What’s INSIDE
August 11, 2017
Rail construction See page A-3
Memorial service honors life of JBPHH Sailor See page A-4
JBPHH teens attend STEAM camp See page B-1
Concert to feature Air Force band members See page B-5
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“The Region/MIDPAC team has an amazing reputation of integrity, service and commitment, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this amazing team.” — Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific
Rear Adm. Fort leads Region, MIDPAC Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs With a reading of his orders to a packed “allhands call” of Sailors, Airmen and Department of Defense (DoD) civilians, Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort became commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific at 10:30 a.m., Aug. 9.
C o m m a n d e r, N a v y Region Hawaii has leadership oversight of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu and Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai. Commander, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific has leadership oversight of the 10 surface ships homeported in Hawaii. “It is a remarkable privilege to return for duty in
Hawaii,” Fort said. “The Region/MIDPAC team has an amazing reputation of integrity, service and commitment, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this amazing team.” As an operations officer, Fort served aboard USS Ingersoll (DD 990) and USS Lake Erie (CG 70), both formerly homeported in Pearl Harbor. He also served as the executive of-
Seafair Fleet Week ends MC2 Vaughan Dill U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) departed the Port of Seattle Aug. 7, bringing the 68th annual Seafair Fleet Week to a close. The annual event, which began Aug. 2, kicked off with a parade of U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Royal Canadian Navy ships in Elliott Bay and featured Anchorage and Michael Murphy, as well as Hamilton-class high endurance cutter USCGC Mellon (WHEC 717), and the Kingston-class coastal defence vessels HMCS Yellowknife (MM 706) and HMCS Edmonton (MM 703). Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit joined Anchorage Sailors in conducting ship tours at Pier 90, while Sailors aboard Michael Murphy and Coast Guard members aboard Mellon hosted ship tours at Pier 66, and Royal Canadian Navy Sailors hosted tours of Yellowknife and Edmonton at Pier 69. More than 13,000 visitors toured the warships.
Throughout the week, U.S. and Canadian service members engaged with Seattleites through multiple community outreach events, including ship tours, community service projects, environmental educational displays, hospital visits and performances from Navy Band Northwest and the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels. “I always look forward to seeing Sailors out on the town this time of year. We are extremely proud of the work they do. As someone who served, I know the sacrifice they make,” said John Ceallaigh, Seattle resident, originally from Kilkenny, Ireland. “I served in my country, so I feel a bond with the service members, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to show them how much we love them.” Operations Specialist 2nd Class Raul Garza, a native of San Antonio and assigned to Michael Murphy, said everyone he encountered was very friendly, and he was excited to participate in this year’s Seafair. “I’ve never been a part of this. I’m from Texas, and there’s nothing compared to Seattle Seafair,“ said Garza. “We’re here to show a naval presence and show that we care for the com-
munity. It’s a way to show gratitude, and show the respect that they deserve. It’s our way to say thanks.” Seafair Fleet Week also provided representatives from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Washington State National Guard, as well as federal and state emergency service agencies, with the opportunity to participate in a Defense Support of Civilian Authorities senior leadership seminar. The seminar was based on several specific emergency response strategies, including operational communications, public health and medical services, critical transportation, public information and dissemination strategies, incident action planning, mass search and rescue operations, and on-scene security and protection. “We need partners, and we know Department of Defense assets are some of the best partners,” said Barb Graff, director of emergency management, Seattle Police Department. “The working relationships we have with the Coast Guard, Army, Marine Corps and the Navy is invaluable to us. If we know each other well beforehand, we do a lot better when we really need each other.
The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) sails in the Parade of Ships during Seattle’s 68th annual Seafair Fleet Week. Photo by MC2 Jacob G. Sisco
ficer aboard Hawaii-based USS Port Royal (CG 73) in the wake of 9/11/2001. Fort’s other afloat and ashore commands and senior staff assignments are listed in his biography at www.navy.mil/navydata/ bios/bio.asp?bioID=991. A change of command ceremony with Rear Adm. John Fuller was canceled in June when Fort was notified of an immediate
assignment to Yokosuka, Japan to be an investigating officer of the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 60) collision. The Navy has not released results of the investigation. “While I am not able to speak about the details of the investigation,” Fort said, “I would ask you to continue to keep the Fitzgerald Ohana in your thoughts and prayers for
the seven shipmates we lost in the early morning hours of June 17.” To h i s n e w R e g i o n / MIDPAC team Fort says, “Together we can do great things. Our mission is a sacred trust: the defense of our nation. Together, we can all be part of something larger than ourselves.” (Read Fort’s commentary on page A-3.)
Col. Kara Gormont, 15th Medical Group commander, renders her first salute to the group during the 15th Medical Group’s change of command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
Col. Gormont takes command of award-winning medical team Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman 15th Wing Public Affairs The 15th Medical Group (15 MDG) welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 1. Col. Kara Gormont assumed command of the 15 MDG from Col. Christopher Paige as Col. Kevin Gordon, 15th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony. “It’s people like Col. Paige that make my job easy,” Gordon said. “I’ve always had full confidence that the men, women and children who visit the clinic are getting the absolute best care possible.” Paige will go on to be the Air Combat Command
chief nurse and chief of medical operations, Langley AFB, Virginia. “The 15 MDG has been the problem solver for an average of 250 patients a day,” Paige said. “They say, ‘You’re only as good as your last game,’ and we just had a great game. It has been a pleasure to serve and lead these Airmen. Mahalo to each of you.” During Paige’s tenure as commander of the 15 MDG, the group won several awards, including the 2015 Pacific Air Forces Health Plan Management Team of the Year, 2015 Air Force Medical Service and Pacific Air Forces Biomedical Service Corps Large Team Award, 2016 Pacific Air Forces Best Ambulatory Clinic Patient Safety Program, and 2016 Department of Defense Suicide Prevention
Offices Program of the Year. “Kara, I am beyond excited you get to lead the men and women of the 15 MDG,” Gordon said. “I have no doubt you will do awesome things, as you have joined a remarkable team. Welcome to the 15th Wing.” Prior to taking command of the 15th Medical Group, Gormont was the administrator of the 59th Medical Operations Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. “My family and I are truly honored to be joining the team here at the historic base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,” Gormont said. “Col. Gordon, I owe you a huge debt of gratitude for honoring me with this selection. I’m humbled by your confidence and I’m eager to get to work.”
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PMRF participates in Citadel Pacific 17 Robert Purdy PMRF Public Affairs
Photos by MC2 Omar Powell
Master-at-Arms Seaman Caleb Mennga monitors mock protesters as they lock Pacific Missile ange Facility’s north gate entrance as part of a security drill during itadel Pacific 2 1 . The annual e ercise is designed to enhance training, readiness and capability of Navy security forces to respond to threats.
PHNSY to graduate 85 apprentices PHNSY & IMF Public Affairs A ceremony for 85 Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) Apprentice Program graduates is scheduled today, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa is the keynote speaker. Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Mazie Hirono will deliver congratulatory remarks. The program is a partnership between PHNSY and Honolulu Community College. It prepares students for PHNSY careers by combining academic study with paid work experience. Visit www.facebook. com/PearlHarborNavalShipyard.
Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) security forces and first responders participated in a number of emergency readiness drills during Citadel Pacific 17 (CP17) from July 31 to Aug. 4. PMRF personnel were faced with multiple scenarios that included a suspicious package, a simulated protest at a base entry point and an active shooter incident occurring in the PMRF administrative building aboard the base. The exercises challenged PMRF security forces and first
responders with real-world scenarios and evaluated their skills in response time, rapid neutralization of multiple threats, security of the base, evacuating and ensuring the safety of the building occupants and administering emergency medical response services to those injured. “Today’s exercise was challenging from a coordination stand point because it was a cascading exercise where there are three events involved. Each event rolls or cascades into the next event, making the events difficult to script and keeping it realistic with minimal resources.
Overall, PMRF came out with good information for improving in key areas,” said Kelly Balmores, PMRF installation training officer. This drill was one of several training exercises which took place on PMRF during CP-17 that allowed PMRF personnel an opportunity to enhance their skills in preventing, deterring and defending against attacks on facilities, personnel, and resources critical to the PMRF mission. CP17 also helped to improve communication between key PMRF departments and tenant commands and enhanced
integrated response capabilities and base Emergency Operation Center (EOC) operations. Exercise Citadel Pacific is an annual exercise conducted by Commander, U. S. Pacific Fleet and Commander, Navy Installations Command and is held on installations throughout the Pacific region and is designed to enhance the readiness of Navy security forces to respond to threats to Navy installations. For more information on Pacific Missile Range Facility, visit www.cnic. navy.mil/PMRF or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PacificMissileRangeFacility/.
JBPHH holds active shooter drill for CP17 Members of Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH) security forces search a tenant command office comple on Hickam during an active shooter drill for the force protection e ercise itadel Pacific ug . The annual e ercise is performed to enhance training, readiness and capability of Navy security forces to respond to threats to installations, commands and units. Photo by MC2 Gabrielle Joyner
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Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Makeedra Hayes
What’s your favorite Beatles song and why?
735th Air Mobility Squadron
15th Medical Group “‘Strawberry Fields Forever.’ When I was in high school, there was this one radio station that played nothing but Beatles’ songs for one year.
Ensign Teresa Meadows
Willie German
Master Sgt. Rene Aure
“‘Nowhere Man.’ Just talks about all the lonely people in the world and how people just judge you on your looks.”
Seaman Recruit John Doan
Rosemarie Calub
USS Port Royal (CG 73)
USS Hopper (DDG 70)
“I like the song ‘Here Comes the Sun’ because it is positive.”
“I like ‘Lucy In the Sky with Diamonds’ because I saw a documentary on the Beatles and this song was playing and I liked it.”
Navy Exchange Fleet Store “I actually am not familiar with any Beatles songs because I am not a fan of rock music. I only listen to Christian music.”
Senior Airman Ariel Wetherington 792nd Intelligence Support Squadron
“‘Here Comes the Sun.’ Just the perfect barbecue on the beach song. No matter how many times you play it, it never gets old.”
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COMMENTARY Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific
The train is coming through
Our mission: ‘Something larger than ourselves’
Rail construction to begin outside Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
[Rear Adm. Brian Fort previously served here aboard USS Ingersoll (DD 990) and USS Lake Erie (CG 70) and as XO aboard USS Port Royal (CG 73).]
Harold Nedd STG Public Relations Construction work will get underway this month on the next 5.2 miles of the Honolulu Rail Transit Project, which is expected to create additional traffic congestion and nighttime construction noise in the Pearl Harbor area for the next five years. The joint-venture team of Shimmick/Traylor/Granite (STG) will pick up the project at Aloha Stadium, where the last contractor left off, and build the rail guideway to Middle Street in Kalihi. STG will also build four stations, including the future Pearl Harbor Station, to be located across from the Makalapa Gate on Radford Drive. STG crews are breaking out the orange cones and reflective vests to start road work in August on Kamehameha Highway between Ford Island and the H-1 interchange, where around-the-clock construction work will cut down on the number of open lanes.
Drilling for the future guideway piers will begin in September. Commuters heading to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam are urged to avoid Halawa Gate, Borchers Gate and Makalapa Gate during project construction. Lane closures in both directions of Kamehameha Highway could delay traffic trying to turn into those gates. Commuters are urged to use alternate gates to access the base such as Nimitz, O’Malley and Kuntz Gates. For those heading to the Makalapa Compound, the best gate to use is the Luapele Gate, which is open from 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays. The most drastic traffic changes will be at night, between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Traffic will be moved to one side of Kamehameha Highway while STG closes the other side to work. Two-way traffic will flow in a contra-flow pattern (side by side) with help from special-duty officers who will be directing motorists.
To get information to both commuters and residents about the project, STG will hold a monthly business and community meeting at the Radford High School cafeteria on Monday, Aug. 14 from 7 p.m. During the meeting, the joint-venture team will share information about the project as well as answer questions and listen to concerns. Other useful information about the project can also be found on the contractor’s Facebook page, @STGHawaii. There, anyone can sign up for STG’s weekly traffic e-blast, which will list the contractor’s work activities and lane closures for the week ahead. “STG is committed to keeping everyone informed, so those who drive through the area can plan their routes around the construction,” said Laurie Simmons, STG’s public involvement manager. “Just bear in mind, rail work will be unpleasant and inconvenient for both commuters and military housing residents until the project’s completion.”
USS Preble Sailors conduct VBSS exercise MCSN Morgan K. Nall Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Public Affairs More than 20 Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) conducted a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) exercise, Aug. 3, off the coast of southern California. The VBSS exercise, conducted with civilians playing the role of a compliant mer-
chant vessel, was meant to test the skills of the crew and their ability to work together to ensure the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. “There are many members of the crew that need to know how to maneuver the ship in order to support us,” said Chief Operations Specialist Alan K. Hudnall, VBSS boarding officer. “We had a lot of good communication between the Preble and the VBSS team, including where and when to move and exchanging information.”
The exercise provided a learning opportunity for both the VBSS members and Preble Sailors to see what aspects went well, and which areas can be improved in the future. “Our code words, call signs, movements and security sweeps were executed in the way they were supposed to and we did all of the basics right,” Hudnall said. “We did a great job ensuring the compliant boarding situation did not escalate unnecessarily.”
Aloha! It is a remarkable privilege to return for duty in Hawaii — where we are all part of an important mission, part of something larger than ourselves. As regional commander I look forward to working with the Sailors, Airmen, civilians and families at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and the Pacific Missile Range Facility. As MIDPAC commander it will be an honor to lead the waterfront leaders in Pearl Harbor, which, by the way, is unquestionably the best homeport in the Navy. The Region/MIDPAC team has an amazing reputation of integrity, service and commitment, and I couldn’t be happier to be part of this amazing team. Congratulations and fair winds and following seas to my predecessor, Rear Adm. John Fuller, who literally and figuratively left some big shoes to fill! He and Mary were most generous to Kelli and me in the short time we had together back in mid-June. The Fullers had a great tour here in Hawaii, and we hope to continue the upward trend with all of you. As most of you know, our change of command ceremony had to be canceled just a few days before the event when I received tasking to serve as the investigating officer for the USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) collision. While I am not able to speak about the details of the investigation, I would ask you to continue to keep the Fitzgerald Ohana in your thoughts and prayers for the seven shipmates we lost in the early morning hours of June 17. Our Navy is committed to a very thorough review, and when
that process is complete and the time is right, I look forward to sharing lessons-learned and leadership insights I gained from my service in the investigation. For now, I am 100-percent focused on my leadership responsibilities as Region/MIDPAC commander. A special thank you goes out to Capt. James Jenks, Capt. Eric Weilenman and Ms. Theresa Phillips and other senior leaders at both the Region and MIDPAC who took over for me in the gap between commanders. I look forward to meeting you, hearing from you and learning more about the great work you and your teams do every day. Kelli and I have already met many of you in the short time we’ve been aboard, and it’s awesome to feel the warm and welcoming aloha both on base and in the community. We are most grateful. I will make one promise as your new commander; I will lead with the same historic passion of the commanders who came before me. My leadership charges to my staff and waterfront commanders are simple: • Be men and women of integrity, • Be bold in your decisionmaking, • Communicate with those you serve every day, • Take care of those you serve and their families, • Critically assess your performance every day, and • Rise to the challenge in a crisis. I look forward to sharing more thoughts in the Ho‘okele in the months ahead. I’m very aware of the finite time we each have to make a difference here. Together we can do great things. Our mission is a sacred trust: the defense of our nation. Together, we can all be part of something larger than ourselves.
Sailors celebrate end of war Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Rear Adm. Brian Fort Director, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Agnes Tauyan Communication Strategist Bill Doughty Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Grace Hew Len
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Crewmembers on USS Wileman (D 22) cele rate upon hearing of Imperial Japan’s acceptance of surrender terms, circa ug. 15 1 5. The surrender took place 2 years ago this month. U.S. Navy photograph
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Security Forces, TACP ushers new capability across PACAF Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman 15th Wing Public Affairs Security Forces Airmen and the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron joined forces to increase base defense capabilities across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) area of operations at Schofield Barracks, July 31-Aug. 4. Throughout the week, Security Forces Airmen from bases throughout the Pacific will be trained by Tactical Air Control Party Airmen on how to call in close air support 9-lines, a standardized briefing used to pass information between a controller on the ground and an aircraft. According to Col. JonPaul Mickle, Headquarters PACAF Engineering and Force Protection directorate, the training will increase base defense capabilities by training
Staff Sgt. Evan Barnhart and 2nd Lt. Reace Hudgeons, 25th Air Support Operations S uadron teach Security Forces mem ers from the Pacific a out Terminal Guidance perations during a eek-long close air support familiari ation course at Schofield Barracks, Aug. 1. Security Forces Airmen to call in 9-lines for close air support at their local installations. “Our goal for this training event is to address air base defense challenges and close capability gaps by utilizing our resources already in place to call in
emergency close air support,” Mickle said. The Air University’s Curtis E. Lemay Center defines close air support as an air action by fixed and rotary-winged aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and
that require detailed integration of the aircraft with the fire and movement of those forces. Currently, targeting for close air support can coordinate using a variety of equipment based methods or, special operations forces.
The idea to train Security Forces Airmen on how to call in a 9-line for close air support developed while Mickle was the 51st Security Forces Squadron commander at Osan Air Base, South Korea. “While I was in Osan we had an exercise, during which opposition forces started taking over the flightline,” Mickle said. “Throughout the exercise we were able to secure the flightline, but it got us thinking about new ways we can utilize our Airmen to defend our bases.” According to Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Rosa, Joint Base Security 2 security forces manager, training security forces Airmen to call in a 9-line for close air support would benefit base security by taking advantage of available manning. “If an attack was to occur on base, support from special forces operators would be limited,” Rosa
said. “Special forces have less manning and are in high demand all over the world. Security forces on the other hand is the largest career field in the Air Force and are available at all times. Having security forces supplement special forces would increase base defense.” The increase in qualified Airmen who are trained to call in a 9-line for close air support would help further the Pacific Air Forces’ mission to deliver rapid and precise air capabilities to protect and defend the United States and its territories. “With tensions rising in the U.S. Pacific area of operations, we cannot assume that our assets will always be safe,” Mickle said. “Our legacy as the U.S. Air Force is that we haven’t lost an aircraft to a ground attack since Vietnam, and we’re going to do everything in our power to uphold that legacy.”
Memorial service honors life of JBPHH Sailor Story and photo by MC2 Somers Steelman Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii A memorial service was held Aug. 5 at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel honoring and celebrating the life of Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Mandy Pante Francisco who passed away on July 23. Francisco was born on Nov. 18, 1974, in Pamplona, Camarines Sur, Philippines, the sixth child of Rene and Carmelita Francisco. On February 22, 1999; he left for Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois. After he graduated ba-
sic training, he reported to Mess Specialist “A” school in Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Francisco’s first sea tour was attached to the USS Anchorage (LSD-36) in San Diego, from July 1999 to May 2003. While onboard, he completed three deployments to the Arabian Gulf, one of which was in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, two deployments to the western Pacific, and one Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training cruise (CARAT). It was during this time he earned his enlisted surface warfare specialist pin. After his time on the USS Anchorage, he reported to Naval Station Ingleside, Texas for shore
duty, running the Master Miner’s Inn Bachelor House and the General Mess. From 2006 to 2010, he would return to shore duty, assigned to the USS Harpers Ferry (LSD-49) in Sasebo, Japan, where he completed two Cobra Gold exercises, two CARAT cruises, two Balikatan cruises, and provided humanitarian aid. It was onboard LSD-49 where Francisco was advanced to the rank of Chief Petty Officer. After LSD-49 Francisco had his second shore tour as the Food Service Officer at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan Far East Café, providing logistic support to CVW-5, HSL-51 tenant commands, and others as-
signed to the western Pacific. Francisco completed his final sea tour assigned to the USS Antietam (CG-54) in Yokosuka, Japan from August 2013 to June 2016. As Leading Chief Petty Officer, he earned the 2016 Captain Edward F. Ney award for Food Service Excellence, two consecutive Battle “E” awards and was advanced to Senior Chief Petty Officer. He reported to Pearl Harbor Navy Brig on July 25, 2016. Francisco passed away the morning of July 23, 2017. He was surrounded by his wife and children. “He was a truly remarkable man, a charismatic leader, and a loving husband and father,” said
Seaman ecruit Peter costa holds the ag of ld Glory in front of a portrait of the late Senior hief ulinary Specialist Mandy Pante Francisco during the memorial ser ice. Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Dario Paningbatan, of NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center in Pearl Harbor. “Mandy has touched many people in his life with his generosity, compassion and sense of humor. He served honorably, and I will always remember him as a man of strong convictions,
who put the needs of his family, and crew above all else, and would always go above and beyond for family and friends.” The impact that Francisco had was apparent at his service, as Sailors, Airmen, Soldiers and Marines joined his family and friends to celebrate his life.
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A C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, takes off during Exercise Mobility Guardian, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, Aug. 2. More than 3,000 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international partners converged on the state of Washington in support of Mobility Guardian. The exercise is intended to test the abilities of the Mobility Air Forces to execute rapid global mobility missions in dynamic contested environments. Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracie I. Lee
Photo by MC2 Gregory A. Harden II
Above, Senior Chief Electronics Technician Jeffrey Drew, assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), talks to a group of visitors while giving a tour of the ship during Seattle’s Seafair Fleet Week, Aug. 3. Seafair Fleet Week is an annual celebration of the sea services where Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard members from visiting U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships and ships from Canada make the city a port of call.
Photo by MC2 Gabrielle Joyner
Above, Members of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) security force team and the Honolulu Police Department, participate in an active shooter drill for the force protection e ercise itadel Pacific ug . The annual exercise is performed to enhance training, readiness and capability of Navy and multi-agency security forces to respond to threats to installations, commands and units.
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell
Above, Air Force Col. Clifford Zdanowicz, a dentist assigned to the 624th Aerospace Medical Flight, Air Force Reserve Command, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, works on pulling a tooth during a dental procedure as part of the Smoky Mountain Innovative Readiness Training mission at Hayesville, North Carolina, Aug. 2.
At left, Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a crash and salvage drill on the ight deck Aug. 2. Halsey is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) with the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group in preparation for an upcoming deployment. Photo by MCSN Nicholas Burgains
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A group of midshipmen stand aboard the USS Texas (SSN 775) for a photo shoot.
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COMSUBPAC welcomes midshipmen during its summer cruise program Story and photo by MC2 Michael Lee COMSUBPAC Public Affairs While the majority of college students enjoy their summer freedom from classrooms and exams, midshipmen from the U.S. Naval Academy and Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) discover the potential to become officers in the submarine community through the summer cruise program hosted by Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC). The 2017 Navy summer cruise program spans four months beginning in May through August. For midshipmen visiting COMSUBPAC, the exposure to the submarine community grants them a first-hand view of the life of a submarine officer and the significant roles and responsibilities to their wardroom and their crew. By gaining an appreciation for the working conditions of the enlisted personnel and concentration on division officer responsibilities, the aim is to expose and influence future naval officers to
choose the desired career pipeline of submarine warfare. “We are trying to get people who desire and are qualified to join the submarine community,” said Lt. Alexander Wunderlich, COMSUBPAC midshipmen coordinator. The submarine warfare community is a challenging career field, and the Navy has had trouble con-
submarine officer candidates may apply for programs such as Submarine Pacific Training Midshipmen Development (SUBPACTRAMID) and Submarine Professional Midshipmen Development (SUBPROMID) to learn from a more intimate and engaging experience in smaller groups. “SUBPACTRAMID is a series of short to me-
“We are trying to get people who desire and are qualified to join the submarine community.” — Lt. Alexander Wunderlich, COMSUBPAC midshipmen coordinator tinuously filling the roles of submarine officers with motivated and intelligent candidates. Approximately 800 students experience the rigors and rewards of being a submariner across a variety of different submarine summer cruise programs throughout different ports such as Seattle, San Diego, Pearl Harbor and Guam. Midshipmen who are proven to be excellent
dium length cruises, anywhere between four days to three weeks,” Wunderlich said. “We send up to six midshipmen to fast-attack submarines (SSN) and up to nine to cruise-missile submarines (SSGN) and ballistic-missile submarines (SSBN) because they have more room.” The ranks of new submarine officers are filled by a new generation of
midshipmen looking for the challenges and rewards through naval leadership. “The thing that attracts me the most about the submarine community is the relationships between the officers and enlisted,” said Midshipmen Judith Skinker, a civil engineering student studying at Virginia Tech University. “I think the enlisted really feel needed in the submarine community because you can’t have unnecessary people who are not doing their jobs on the boat. I like how the officers treat the enlisted as crucial Sailors to the mission, and that really attracted me.” Wunderlich said as for any program, the real results come from the positive feedback and highly motivated midshipmen to fill the growing needs of the submarine Navy. “The biggest thing about this program is getting them out to sea,” he said. “Let them see what it’s like to be on a submarine in the ocean. Let them watch the junior officers who drive a submarine and say, ‘Hey in two years, I’m going to be this officer on the periscope driving a submarine.’”
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JBPHH teens attend STEAM Camp in Florida Hannah Bethard Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Teen Center On July 30, 10 teens from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam (JBPHH) Teen Center boarded a plane coming back home from Florida. For eight days, these teens and two JBPHH Teen Center staff members attended 4-H STEAM Camp Timpoochee in Florida, exploring adventures in marine ecology and robotics.
JBPHH Teen Center teens had the opportunity to attend this 4H STEAM camp after winning a video contest about how teens can, and do, apply the concepts of STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) in their teen centers, and how they can improve these programs. Teen centers from military bases all around the globe entered this contest and JBPHH placed first among them all. However, JBPHH did not go on this trip alone. They were joined by the teen
program from the Naval Base in Rota, Spain. “Making friends with the Spain kids was the best part about the trip, hands down,” said Tate Lohmiller of JBPHH Teen Center. Kids from both bases made lasting friendships to take home. For a week, 20 kids from opposite ends of the earth joined forces to tackle Florida’s own Pensacola Naval Museum, the naval base and NSA buildings in Panama City, Foley, Alabama’s
Railroad Museum, circuitry, rockets and robotic engineering, 3D printing and laser engraving, as well as various marine endeavors and campfire activities at the 4-H Timpoochee campsite. “The displays in the Naval Museum were my chance to nerd out on the camp,” said Elijah Bethard of JBPHH Teen Center. “The entire trip was my chance to nerd out,” said Rota camper Ian Del Castillo. After an unforgettable week of memories, everyone
said goodbye to new friends and left with new knowledge. If you’re interested in seeing the videos that both Spain and JBPHH entered in the 4-H Video Contest, check out the following links: JBPHH - https://www.youtube. com/watch?v=6qjkcJN7YBw and Spain - https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=hX2p9O0Zkdg. For more information regarding the Teen Center, please call 448-0418 or check out Facebook at www.facebook.com/jbphhteencenter.
The activities included kayaking in the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Victor Casillas
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NAVSUP fights off challenge to beat 15th MDG Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) fought off a tough challenge by the 15th Medical Group (15 MDG) to win in three sets, 21-25, 25-17 and 15-8 on Aug. 9 in a Blue Division intramural volleyball match at Hickam Fitness Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Although NAVSUP held the superior record going into the game, the team had to win the last two sets to come out on top. In overcoming the 15 MDG, NAVSUP improved their record to 6-2, while the Medical Group lost for the sixth time in eight matches. “Every team we played has been really strong, no matter what their record is,” said NAVSUP team captain Kevin Young, a Department of Defense civilian. “You can’t really tell by their record. I’ve seen them (15 MDG) play on two occasions and they’re pretty darn good. We played them last year, so we know what they can do.” In the first set, NAVSUP, led by the frontline hitting of DoD civilians Bruce Ayres and Devin Leung, got to double digits first and took a four-point lead at 10-6. From that point on, the momentum changed as the 15 MDG, assisted by the excellent passing of setter Senior Airman Amber Felton, caught NAVSUP at 11-11 on an ace by Senior Airman Jonathan Henry. On the next serve, Henry came up with a kill to give the 15 MDG their first lead of the set at 12-11. Later, a kill by Felton gave the 15 MDG their biggest lead of the set at 18-13. NAVSUP closed the gap at 22-21, but a couple of hitting errors secured the win for 15 MDG. In the second set, 15 MDG
used the momentum gained from the first set to pick up a quick 3-0 advantage. However, behind the service of Staff Sgt. Richard Colmus, NAVSUP went on a mini-run of four straight points to take a 7-4 lead. Back came the Medical Group, as the team tied NAVSUP at 8-8 and 9-9, but then it was NAVSUPs turn. With Young serving and recording his first ace, NAVSUP scored the next three points to take a 12-9 advantage. Colmus followed service later in the set and helped NAVSUP pull slightly away at 19-14. And when DoD civilian Jimmy Toloumu spiked a shot for a kill, NAVSUP went on a final four-point run to take the second set and force a winnertake-all final. “It was coverage defense,” Young said about the adjustment needed to win set two. “Being in the area where we know the ball would go was a big thing.” I n t h e f i n a l s e t , Ay e r s stepped up and came out strong, as he recorded three kills and a block to help NAVSUP take a 10-3 lead. Armed with an early seven-point advantage, the team’s frontline picked up two more kills to help finish off the 15 MDG. “It was extremely important,” Young said about the team’s frontline play. “In this league, everybody has a talented offense, so we try to match whoever we can to match the opponent.” While NAVSUP is one of the top teams in the division, Young said that the team must keep improving as the season goes along – especially when every week presents a challenge. “We must keep doing what we’re doing and work on what needs to be worked on,” he said. “Next week, we have a double header. We’ve never had one. That’s going to be a real challenge. That’s why we’ve really got to step it up.”
Capt. Adam Altman goes up to try and block a kill attempt by Bruce Ayres.
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Soccer defensive battle ends in 0-0 deadlock Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele In a tough defensive struggle, USS Port Royal (CG 73) and Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 played to a 0-0 tie on Aug. 5 in a Summer Soccer League game that was played at Earhart Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The game was the first tie of the season for both teams, with Port Royal now holding a 1-4-1 record and MDSU coming in at 1-2-1. According to Navy Diver 1st Class Carlos A. Marin, the game was made even more difficult due to the hot weather conditions at Earhart Field. “Oh, it was terrible,” Marin said. “Luckily the trade winds kind of keeps the heat down, but at this time the heat was just terrible.” No doubt that the heat made a huge difference in the play for both teams – especially when it came to attacking the goal on offense. In the first half, MDSU mustered only five shots on goal, while Port Royal got three shots on goal – all from Engineman 3rd Class Michael Lagerwey. Still, even with the limited amounts of shots on goal, both MDSU and Port Royal had their opportunities to break the stalemate. Lagerwey got the first big moment to break the tie, when he took a pass near midfield and broke away from the pack for a perfect one-on-one against the goalkeeper. Lagerwey waited until he was at the top of box, before booting a shot that was headed for the
Port Royal striker Engineman 3rd Class Michael Lagerwey gets off a shot to ard the goal in the first half. right side of the goal. The shot got past the goalkeeper, but unfortunately veered slightly to the outside and bounced off the upright instead of finding its way to the net.
Lagerwey got a second chance to put it in the goal off the rebound, but his second shot got scooped up by the goalkeeper. “It hit right off the post,” Lagerwey said about his near miss.
“It was close, but nothing to get mad about. It was fun.” Later in the first half, MDSU had a golden opportunity to get on the scoreboard, but like Port Royal, the team couldn’t convert.
The play started with Marin, who got the ball and quickly shot a pass, intended for teammate Navy Diver 3rd Class Mark Powell. Powell got the pass in perfect position to shoot a head shot near the goal. However, Powell’s shot went too high and sailed over the goal. “It was a crossover and we recovered the ball,” Marin said. “I set it in place and put it in the box. It went right on his (Powell) head, but unfortunately, sailed right over the top.” Both shots were the best scoring opportunities for MDSU and Port Royal, as the teams just couldn’t get things going in the second half. “We’re just out here doing the best we can and having fun,” Lagerwey said. “We were on point today on defense, but we can’t really be happy because it’s a tie game.” Lagerwey, who was the only player for Port Royal to get shots on goal in the first half, said that the team could only get better. “We need to practice more,” he said. “We only practice two times per week. All of us are engineers, so we work pretty hard all day. We just have to make time to practice more.” Meanwhile, Marin said that he also believes that his team has much room to improve, but as long as he and his teammates are having fun, that’s all that matters. “That’s what it’s all about,” Marin said. “If you don’t have fun, don’t come out here. If you get too competitive, you lose the game. That’s when people get hurt and lose their patience.”
735th AMS sweep past NIOC in straight sets Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Staff Sgt. Jordan Woodard goes high above the net for a kill.
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele The 735th Air Mobility Squadron (735 AMS) faced a tough challenge from Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii, but in the end, the team’s solid play from the frontcourt and backline proved to be too much. The 735 AMS swept NIOC in straight sets, 25-17 and 25-14, on Aug. 3 in a Gold Division intramural volleyball match at Hickam Fitness Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The 735 AMS picked up their fifth win of the season against two losses, but more importantly, kept the team in the running for the division’s top seed, standing only one game away from the lead. NIOC, which has had a hardluck season so far, dropped their fifth game of the year, while winning two games. Senior Airman Eryk Blicki, whose left-handed serves created all kinds of trouble for NIOC, said that the team’s success is grounded in teamwork. “A lot of what I’ve noticed is our frontline,” Blicki said. “The frontline does really well on defense. They are always up on the net where they need to be. And the backline gives great support. It’s really just knowing the team and having good position.” In the early moments of the first set, the 735 AMS seized control of the match and built up a lead as large as seven points. However, NIOC slowly whittled away at the lead and when Chief Information Systems Technician Albaro Banuenlos slammed a kill, the advantage was cut all the way down to two points at 17-15. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, the 735 responded with
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a side-out on a block by Staff Sgt. Jordan Woodard to stop the run and momentum by NIOC. Woodard then took over service and immediately came up with three aces out of the first four serves, before a kill by teammate Tech. Sgt. Chris Maya raised the team’s lead to eight at 23-15, forcing NIOC to take a timeout. “I feel like I was hitting pretty well,” said Woodard, who was the team’s go-to guy when it needed a point. “I like to be fully aware of what’s going on the court. That’s why I play all around. Serving is definitely one of my strong points. Hitting is too, but my passing, I’ve got to work on. I was glad to get some pretty good serves right over the net where they couldn’t really judge where it was going.”
Glowing for resiliency Service members and their families participate in the Glow for Awareness family fun run at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 4. The fun run was sponsored by the Hickam Sexual Assault Prevention and esponse office to help ring the community together to focus on resiliency in a fun environment. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman
After a side-out, the 735 AMS got the ball back on a kill by Senior Master Sgt. Chad Nixon, before Lt. Justin Rees ended the first set on a kill. In the second set, the teams went back-and-forth at the start, but a kill by Nixon gave the 735 AMS a three-point lead at 6-3. NIOC battled back to pull to within two points at 12-10, but Woodard came up with another clutch kill that set the 735 AMS on another rally. This time, with Blicki at service, the 735 AMS went on a sixpoint run to gain full control of the second set at 19-10. “I tried to choose the person I went to,” said Blicki about his success from the backline. “They had tall people in the back and they were the best people to go after because they have a hard time
to get down. I kept them on their toes by switching the targets.” Later, Woodard picked up two more aces from service, before a couple of hitting errors by NIOC ended that set and match. “I like it that we practice a lot because team cohesion is the best,” Blicki said. “You know somebody’s got your back.” Woodard agreed with Blicki and added that as long as the team stays prepared, the 735 AMS should continue their success this season. A lot of practice is one way to keep sharp, according to Woodard. “In working on our rotation, we find people’s strong points. We identify that at the beginning of the season and work on that throughout the season,” Woodard said.
Last season, two members from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam made the roster for the Hawaii Swish professional basketball team. With the new American Basketball Association season just around t h e c o r n e r, H a w a i i Swish owner/player Geremy Robinson is again looking for talent to fill the team’s lineup. Open tryouts for the Swish will be held this Sunday, Aug. 13, at Farrington High School from 3 to 6 p.m., and on Sept. 9, also at Farrington, from 2 to 5 p.m. Registration or walk-on fee is $120. For more information, call 221-4712 or visit the website at www.hawaiiswishaba. com.
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Volunteer opportunity available
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Friends, neighbors celebrate National Night Out
Vo l u n t e e r s a r e needed today, Aug. 11, to pack up and distribute perishable and nonperishable food items for low-income families. Participants should muster at noon at 2215 Kalena Drive in Honolulu. Volunteers for this event should wear closed-toed shoes. For more information, email MAC Daniel Mayer at Daniel. mayer@navy.mil or call him at 439-3050.
Keiki test their knowledge of the rules of the road on a bike course set-up by the Hawaii Bicycling League.
UPCOMING EVENTS Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Navy rock band to play at concert tonight l Free pau hana concert in the park featuring the Navy’s Pacific Fleet Rock Band will be held from 4:45 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hickam Harbor Marina. The concert begins at 5:30 p.m. Food trucks will also be on site. For more information, call 449-5215. l Free float night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at Hickam Family Pool (Pool 2). For more information, call 260-9736. l Deadline to register for the Labor Day softball and basketball tournaments is Aug. 11. The tournaments will be held from Sept. 1 to 4. The cost for each is $200 per team and it is open to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) intramural level teams. For more information, call 473-2494 or 473-2437. l Free golf clinic will begin at 2 p.m. Aug. 12 at Mamala Bay Golf Course. For more information, call 449-2304. l Half-price aeration special will be held from Aug. 16 to 20 at Barbers Point Golf Course. During this time period green fees are half-price and all 18 holes will be available. For more information, call 682-1911.
l Free kid’s book club will be held at 2 p.m. Aug. 16 at the JBPHH Library. Those who read at a fourth or fifth grade level are welcome to join the club. For more information, call 449-8299. l Free golf clinic will be held at 12 p.m. Aug. 17 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. For more information, call 4710142. l Operation Hele On will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 18 on Ward Field. Children of military families can participate in a mock deployment and do exercises to help them understand the process. This event is sold out. For more information, call 474-1999. l Grilled steak night club membership drive will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. Patrons can have a steak dinner while learning about the benefits of becoming an Air Force Club member. This event is open to all base-eligible patrons, not just Air Force personnel. The cost is $10 for existing club members and $15 for non-members. Prices for children’s admission are available. Reservations are required. For more information, call 448-4608.
Story and photo by Hickam Communities Hundreds of families walked, biked and drove to National Night Out festivities Aug.1 at Ka Makani Community Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). “My kids had a blast and we really appreciate all you did to bring that together,” said Hickam Communities resident Mary Strobel. “The police cars were probably their favorite! We really appreciated the information about the upcoming rail construction.” She said her family looks forward to the yearly event and will miss it when they move. The event, organized by Hickam Communities and supported by JBPHH, city and state agencies and local businesses, featured activities promoting safety awareness and positive interaction among law enforcement and the community.
l The Teen Center’s #weownfriday pool party will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18 at Scott Pool. This event is free and is open to youth ages 13 to 18 years. For more information, call 448-0418. l Start Smart flag football registration seadline is Aug 18. This program is designed to introduce young players and their parents to the youth sports flag football program. The season runs from Sept. 7 to Oct. 12. This event is free but the child must have a current registration on file. For more information, call 473-0789. l Free movie in the park will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Aug.18 at Hickam Harbor. Patrons can bring their blankets and snacks. For more information, call 449-5215. l Stand-up paddleboard of Kahana Valley will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 19, departing from the Outdoor Adventure Center. Experienced guides take participants on a trek through the waters on the windward side. The cost is $25 and deadline to sign up is Aug. 17. For more information, call 473-1198. l Bottom fishing Hickam Harbor will be from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 19 at Hickam Harbor. Beginners and experienced anglers are welcome. The cost is $30 and the deadline to register is Aug. 17. For more information, call 449-5215. l Learn to stand-up paddleboard will be held from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. and 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 20 at Hickam Harbor. The cost is $25 and the deadline to register is Aug. 18. For more information, call 4495215.
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SILENT DISCO
TODAY — Silent disco will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. at Pier Foxtrot 5 aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial fantail. Music beats are transmitted live over channels mixed by different DJs, synched onto speciali ed wireless headsets. Attendees can dance together to the same music or change to a completely different playlist at the flip of a switch. The event is open to ages 18 and up. To get to the Battleship Missouri Memorial, guests without base access need to proceed to the Pearl Harbor isitor Center and ride the shuttle to the venue. FM : www.ussmissouri.org silentdisco.
FREE CONCERT AT CHAPEL
Courtesy Hawaii International Music Festival
FEDS FEED FAMILIES
THROUGH AUG. 31 — The annual
Feds Feeds Families Campaign has begun. Please contact your command representative to make non-perishable food donations. Donations will go to the Hawaii Foodbank. Boxes are placed around the command or items can be dropped off next to room 315 in building 150, third floor. The point of contact is TCS ( W AW) Carrie Allen. FM : 4730054 or email carrie.allen navy.mil.
LEGO FREE-BUILD EVENT
AUG. 12 — A LEGO free-build event
will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange mall welcome wall. This event will be a free, loose brick build activity to promote creativity and engineering. There will also be a drawing for two LEGO pri es at the end of the event. The event is open to authori ed patrons only. FM : Stephanie. Lau nexweb.org or 423-3287.
TODAY — The Hawaii nternational Music Festival will hold a free concert at 6:30 p.m. today, Aug. 11, at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel. The event will feature artists including Metropolitan Opera soprano Amy Shoremount, virtuoso violinist Eric Silberger, Argentinean bandoneon virtuoso JP Jofre and Hawaii Symphony cellist Sung Chan Chang. The concert will also feature Tech Sgt. Anthony Balester and Tech. Sgt. Ryan Leatherman, saxophonists with the .S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Hawaii. The event is open to everyone with base access. FM : www.himusicfestival.com.
AUG. 16 — A class on acing the job interview will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Hickam. FM : www. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfscclass-schedule or 474-1999.
Hickam. New and soon-to-be parents (or those who are thinking about becoming parents) can learn about the roles, responsibilities, demands and joys of being parents. FM : www.greatlifehawaii. com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
CIVILIAN RESUME WRITING
PARENTS: YOUR TEENS AND DATING
ACING THE INTERVIEW
AUG. 16 — A class on writing resumes
for private sector civilian jobs will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Military and ANGER MANAGEMENT CLASS Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. AUG. 14 — An anger management class FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com familywill be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at Military support mfsc-class-schedule or 474and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. 1999. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com familysupport mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. FINANCIALLY SAVVY RETIREES AUG. 16 — A class called Financially MILLION DOLLAR SAILOR/AIRMAN Savvy Retirees: Wills and Trust, Estate AUG. 15-16 — The Million Dollar Sailor Planning will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Airman class will be held from 7:30 a.m. at Military and Family Support Center to 3:30 p.m. each day at Military and Pearl Harbor. FM : www.greatlifehawaii. Family Support Center Wahiawa. This com family-support mfsc-class-schedule two-day class is designed for junior or 474-1999. Navy and Air Force personnel who will learn about proper budgeting techniques NEW MOMS AND DADS CLASS AUG. 16 — A class for new moms and all aspects of finances. FM : www. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc- and dads will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. class-schedule or 474-1999. at Military and Family Support Center
AUG. 16 — A class called Parents:
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
AUG. 16, 23, 30 — A class on developing and strengthening communication skills will be held from 10 a.m. to noon each day at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com familysupport mfsc-class-schedule or 4741999.
our Teens and Dating will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. The class will examine how to model positive relationships, build kids self-esteem to prevent poor relationships and what to do if they experience violence. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS 101
SPONSOR TRAINING
AUG. 18 — A command individual augmentee coordinator (C AC) forum will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. C ACs can meet, network and receive updated information to help them to assist individual augmentee Sailors and their families. FM : www.greatlifehawaii. com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
AUG. 16 — Sponsor training will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. The class is designed to give the new sponsor information needed to assist incoming personnel and families. Spouses are encouraged to attend. FM : www.greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
AUG. 17 — A class on healthy
relationships will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FM : www. greatlifehawaii.com family-support mfscclass-schedule or 474-1999.
CIAC FORUM
MOVIE SHOWTIMES SHARKEY THEATER TODAY — AUG. 11 PM
War for the Planet of the pes (PG-1 )
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Despica le Me (PG) Spider-Man omecoming (PG-1 ) The ig Sick ( )
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Spider-Man omecoming (PG-1 ) a y Dri er ( ) Wish Upon (PG-1 )
THURSDAY — AUG. 17 PM
War for the Planet of the pes ( -D) (PG-1 )
HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER TODAY — AUG. 11 PM
Spider-Man
omecoming (PG-1 )
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Despica le Me (PG) War for the Planet of the pes (PG-1 )
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Spider-Man
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ar for the lanet of the pes Caesar (Andy Serkis) and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless colonel (Woody Harrelson). After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caesar and the colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both of their species and the future of the planet.