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Pearl Harbor Day events set for Dec. 5-7 November 28, 2014
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The National Park Service and the U.S. Navy will host a joint memorial ceremony on Dec. 7 from 7:45 to 9:30 a.m. commemorating the 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. The ceremony will take place on the main lawn of the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, looking directly out to the USS Arizona Memorial, at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. More than 2,500 distinguished guests and the general public are expected to join current and former military personnel, including Pearl Harbor survivors and other World War II veterans, for the annual observance of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. The theme of this year’s historic commemoration, “Preserving the Memory,” focuses on how to keep the story of the attack on Oahu and World War II alive for the nation and the world. This year’s Dec. 7 ceremony will be co-hosted by Paul DePrey, superintendent, WWII Valor in the Pacific National Monument, National Park Service, and Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. The keynote speaker will be Gen. Lori J. Robinson, commander of Pacific Air Forces. Highlights of the ceremony will include music by the Navy’s U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, morning colors, a Hawaiian blessing, a cannon salute by members of the U.S. Army, wreath presentations,
echo Taps, and recognition of the men and women who survived the attack and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country on Dec. 7, 1941. At 7:55 a.m., the exact moment the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor began 73 years ago, a moment of silence will be observed. A U.S. Navy ship will render honors to the USS Arizona and all Pearl Harbor survivors, and a flyover will be conducted above Pearl Harbor. The ceremony will conclude with a “Walk of Honor” by Pearl Harbor survivors and other World War II veterans through an honor cordon of military ser-
vice members and National Park Service men and women. In conjunction with this year’s theme and to connect Pearl Harbor survivors across the U.S. with the commemoration ceremony taking place at Pearl Harbor, the National Park Service is hosting a broadcast via live webcast of this year’s event. Prior to the start of the ceremony, Pearl Harbor survivors and WWII veterans will be interviewed and viewers will get a “behind the scenes” look at the ceremony. Those who are unable to attend the ceremony in person will be able to watch the event in their hometown as it takes place.
Online registration to view the event is required. All those interested in watching are encouraged to visit the following link to signup: http://bit.ly/LiveBroadcastDec7. Public access to the Pearl Harbor 73rd Anniversary Commemoration ceremony The commemoration ceremony is free of charge and the public is invited to attend. Seats for the general public at the commemoration ceremony are limited and available on a first-come, firstserved basis. The visitor center will open at 6 a.m. Seating for the public will begin at 7:15 a.m. Limited public parking at visitor center for ceremony
Additional parking will be available at Richardson Field and Aloha Stadium. Free shuttles will be provided from the stadium to the visitor center. The public is encouraged to arrive early to allow time to park and go through security at the visitor center. Limited public tour schedule for USS Arizona Memorial Due to the morning ceremony, public tours on Dec. 7 to the USS Arizona Memorial will operate on a special schedule. The first public tour will begin at 11 a.m. with the last tour beginning at 1 p.m. Tours begin every 15 minutes and include a 23-minute movie presentation followed by a short boat ride and visit to the memorial. Tickets are free and distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis. Security Cameras are permitted; however, due to strict security measures, camera bags, purses, handbags and/or other items that offer concealment are not allowed. Bag storage is available at the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park. Dress code Military dress is summer whites or service equivalent. The civilian dress code for the commemoration is aloha business attire, long pants and collared shirts. More information For more information about the Pearl Harbor Day 73rd Anniversary Commemoration ceremony and special events, visit www.pacifichistoricparks.org. See additional Pearl Harbor Day events on page A-4.
USS Mississippi is newest member of Pacific Submarine Force Story and photo by MC1 Steven Khor
Submarine Force Pacific Public Affairs The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) was welcomed to the Pearl Harbor waterfront at an aloha ceremony Nov. 25, as the newest submarine permanently assigned to Submarine Squadron 1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The arrival of USS Mississippi makes it the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be homeported in Pearl Harbor, and one of 18 fastattack submarines permanently homeported at the historic base. “The general aura of the crew is that of excitement in becoming part of a great ohana (family) in Submarine Squadron 1 and Sub- Capt. Harry Ganteaume, commodore of Submarine Squadron 1, particimarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet,” pates in a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony of the Virginia-class said Cmdr. Tory Swanson, the fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) upon the ship's arrival ship’s commanding officer. “Many at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Nov. 25. were ready to set forth out west like the old frontiersmen, looking and aloha of Hawaii.” supporters, having left weeks earfor adventure in the unknown of The submarine arrived at Pearl lier from Submarine Squadron 4 the Pacific. The crew is looking Harbor to a crowd of families, fel- in Groton, Conn. forward to the sunshine, warmth low submariners, veterans and Swanson noted that Missis-
sippi and its crew started the transition nearly a year ago with assistance from Naval Submarine Support Command Pearl Harbor, Submarine Squadron 1, and several other organizations in the Pearl Harbor area. “The chief of the boat and I have done four changes of homeports in our careers, and we were able to take lessons learned from our experiences to help make the transition fairly seamless for the families,” said Swanson. “Our command philosophy centers on, ‘mission first, Sailors always.’” In January, the crew conducted a deployment night for all of the families to introduce Pearl Harbor staff, housing offices and answer questions families had well in advance of their arrival to their permanent homeport. Additionally, the family readiness group utilized social media to communicate with spouses and families at a moment's notice to answer any difficult questions that arose. Swanson added that this preplanning allowed most all of the families to move to Pearl Harbor seamlessly and have a great sup-
USS Fort Worth arrives at JBPHH
port structure already in place. Swanson said Mississippi’s ship technology, along with a focused and energetic crew on board the vessel, will provide a great variety and coverage for missions vital to national security and any tasking from the operational commanders. Mississippi offers the submarine force’s newest technologies, along with accommodation for special operations forces and dry dock shelter operations. “We are ready to demonstrate our prowess as WESTPAC (western Pacific) warriors and bring the great capabilities and stealth of the Virginia-class to the Pacific Fleet,” said Swanson. “This is the newest submarine in the Pacific Fleet, and we are proud of her material condition and the hard work the crew put into it.” Interest was evident on the pier. Allison Stiller, deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for ship programs and also the ship’s sponsor, was present to welcome
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The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit. Fort Worth deployed for a scheduled 16-month rotational deployment to Singapore in support of the Navy's strategic rebalance to the Pacific.
U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Diana Quinlan
Officers and enlisted Sailors of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) observe the ship's mooring operation as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for a scheduled port visit.
USS Hopper holds change of command ceremony See page A-2
USS Columbia returns from deployment See page A-7
JBPHH hosts Hawaii Special Olympics See page B-1
Additional events planned for 73rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day See page A-4
Annual Festival of Lights to begin Dec. 8 See page B-3
Navy SAPR program to be held at Sharkey See page B-3
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USS Hopper holds change of command ceremony Ensign Angeline A. Chounramany
USS Hopper (DDG 70) Public Affairs Cmdr. Jaja J.E. Marshall relieved Cmdr. Dave T. Snee as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) during a change of command ceremony held Nov. 21 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The ceremony marked the end of a successful 18-month command tour for Snee. He served as Hopper’s 11th commanding officer and led “Hopper Nation” through a condensed training cycle and an extensive eight-month deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. Snee graduated from the University of Memphis in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in architecture. He also earned his master’s degree in information systems and operations from the Naval Postgraduate School. Snee will report to the Chief of
U.S. Navy photo by YN2 B.J. Oliver Cmdr. Jaja Marshall (far right) relieves Cmdr. Dave Snee as commanding officer of USS Hopper (DDG 70) during a change of command ceremony held Nov. 21. Naval Operations in Washington, fire control-counter air lead. awards including the 2013 RetenD.C. for assignment in the N9I diWhile Snee was in command, tion Excellence Award, Incenrectorate as the naval integrated the ship received numerous tivized Energy Conservation
Excellence Award, and the Commander Naval Surface Force Pacific Logistics Readiness Excellence Award – Medium. “I am honored for the privilege to command at sea. I am excited to assume command of USS Hopper and her wonderful crew. I am really fortunate,” Marshall said as he took command of Hopper. He is a native of Queens, N.Y. He earned a bachelor of science in systems engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1997. Prior to taking command of Hopper, Marshall has served on USS McClusky (FFG 41), USS Princeton (CG 59), USS Stout (DDG 55) and Destroyer Squadron 15. USS Hopper (DDG 70) is the U.S. Navy’s 20th Arleigh Burkeclass, guided-missile destroyer commissioned on Sept. 6, 1997. It is named after Grace Hopper, a pioneering computer scientist who was also promoted to rear admiral in the U.S. Navy. Hopper is homeported at Pearl Harbor and is assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31.
Michael Murphy learns about local culture in Kota Kinabalu CT2 Ryan Harris
USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Public Affairs KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (NNS)—The Arleigh Burkeclass, guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) arrived Nov. 21 in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for the ship’s first international port visit of its maiden deployment. Michael Murphy is homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam-Hawaii. The ship’s crew of approximately 300 Sailors will conduct community relations projects and visit some of the many cultural attractions offered in eastern Malaysia during the port visit. “Both the people of Malaysia and our hosts from the Royal Malaysian navy have wel-
comed us with open arms,” said Cmdr. Todd Hutchison, Michael Murphy’s commanding officer. “It’s truly a pleasure to strengthen our partnership with Malaysia while at the same time allowing the crew to get some well-deserved rest and see what Kota Kinabalu has to offer,” he said. While in Kota Kinabalu, the ship’s crew will participate in a beach cleanup project with the children of a local orphanage. Other opportunities provided through morale, welfare and recreation (MWR) will include climbing Mt. Kinabalu, a towering landmark in Southeast Asia, and whitewater rafting down the Padas Gorge. Other events to experience the local food and culture of the area will also be offered. In addition, a local delega-
tion from the Royal Malaysian navy will tour Michael Murphy. “The opportunity to see foreign countries and experience new cultures is one of the things that inspired me to join the Navy,” said Seaman Michael Escobar. “Everyone is very excited about Kota Kinabalu and all of the amazing things it offers.” Michael Murphy is on deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oct. 20 for an independent deployment to the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham
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Commentary
Chosin and importance of perspective, reflections on namesake Rear Adm. Rick Williams
Commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Our recent change of command aboard USS Chosin (CG 65) was another occasion to reflect on the ship’s namesake—Battle of Chosin Reservoir, 64 years ago this week. In that battle, the Navy provided firepower support off the coast of Korea to assist Marines, Soldiers and other United Nations troops fighting ashore. Those warriors, led by Marine Generals “Chesty” Puller and Oliver Smith, give us perspective for the present and a sense of purpose for the future. Here at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on historic Marine Barracks property, stands the venerable old building known as Puller Hall, named after Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Lewis “Chesty” Puller. Gen. Puller is a legend in American military history. His record of five Navy Crosses and an Army Distinguished Service Cross in a career that spanned nearly 40 years is unmatched in the annals of the U.S. Marine Corps. His fifth Navy Cross was won during the Korean War as the commanding officer of the First Marine Regiment when then-Col. Puller led his Marines in the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir. On Nov. 24, 1950 American forces began the final
Rear Adm. Rick Williams drive toward the Yalu River on the border between China and the Korean Peninsula. Supreme Allied Commander Gen. MacArthur believed that this offensive would shatter the North Korean army and effectively end the Korean War. American troops looked forward to being home by Christmas. But on Nov. 27, approximately 65,000 enemy troops began pouring over the border and 15,000 U.S. Marines found themselves surrounded in the Chosin Reservoir, with only a thin and winding mountain pass between them and escape through the port of Hungnam some 60 miles to the east. Thoughts of Christmas carols and relaxing by the fire turned to simple survival and the relentless focus on keeping the road to Hungnam open allowing the Marines out of the suddenly perilous dilemma. The weather didn’t help
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U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Daniel Edgington USS Chosin, a Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser, patrols the Gulf of Aden in support of counter-piracy operations. the situation—with a Siberian cold front and 60knot winds dropping temperatures to minus-35 degrees. Many of the casualties during the battle were a result of the exposure to what was considered the coldest winter Korea had seen in 100 years. At this critical moment in the Korean War leadership, teamwork and cour-age won the day. On Dec. 6, the breakout from Chosin began. Maj. Gen. Oliver Smith, the commander of the First Marine Division, is quoted as saying, “It is not a retreat; we are attacking in a different direction.” For his part, Col. Puller led his regiment in the rear guard of the withdrawal, defending the perimeter and keeping the vital supply main supply route open for the movement of the division. He is reported to have said to a journalist, “We’ve
been looking for the enemy for several days now. We’ve finally found them. We are surrounded. That simplifies the problem.” With the steady hand of leaders like Smith and Puller and the tenacity and courage of the troops under their command, the breakout was successful and the majority of the U.S. troops trapped at Chosin were able to reach Hungnam by Dec. 13. In the final phase of the battle, Navy and Air Force aircraft flew missions to defend the Hungnam perimeter and ships like the USS Missouri off the Korean coast laid down covering fire for the Marines as amphibious craft sealifted thousands of military personnel and civilians to safety. Gen. Smith’s quote about an attack “in a different direction” reminds us of the importance of perspective.
It has been said that, “Great opportunities are often disguised as impossible situations” and it requires perspective to turn the tide. The epic Battle of Chosin, fought and won 64 years ago in the most adverse conditions and implacable odds, reminds us that adversity often requires leaders to keep a cool head, take a fresh look at a problem, and attack the issue from a different direction. Retreat does not always mean defeat. The withdrawal from Chosin may have led to a disaster and the destruction or capture of thousands of American troops. Instead they fought their way out of the impending catastrophe and inflicted as many as 25,000 casualties on the enemy while evacuating the bulk of their strength to rejoin the fight on another day. As I said in my commen-
tary on NavyLive blog post last year: Looking back more than 60 years later, we know the Korean War preserved freedom and democracy for South Korea and provided a better way of life for millions of people over many generations. The U.S. Navy had a critical role in supporting Marines and UN Allies throughout the war. Naval forces provided the key strategic advantage. Our surface ships, submarines and aircraft provided sea control, effectively blockading North Korea’s coastlines and denying enemy shipments while ensuring mobility of sea lanes for our side. Aircraft from Task Force 77 carriers and escorts provided strikes and support. Cruisers, destroyers and other ships put a barrage of fire between our troops and the enemy during the war. Pearl Harbor’s own Mighty Mo, battleship USS Missouri (BB 63), added the weight of her 16-inch guns to the fight. For our own perspective on what we fought for in Korea, just consider the powerful ally and friend we have today on the southern half of the peninsula. The Republic of Korea navy regularly visits Pearl Harbor and was here for RIMPAC. ROK sailors and marines work with their American counterparts as partners for a common defense. That perspective leads to our sense of purpose: building and maintaining cooperative partnerships as we support Adm. Harris and the U.S. Pacific Fleet in the rebalance to Asia-Pacific. (Jim Neuman, Navy Region Hawaii historian, provided research assistance and input for this commentary.)
Marines move in Battle of Chosin Reservoir
AWO3 Elise Laub Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard “Make sure you lock your car and lock your house up and check your windows.”
MMC Craig McHenry NSTCP “Lock your stuff up. Don’t make yourself a target. You have to monitor your own stuff. Don’t provide an opportunity.”
Lt. j.g. Tom Purcell USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) “When you leave stuff in your car, make sure it’s out of sight.”
EM2 Dan Wacek USS Buffalo (SSN 715) “Lock your doors.” Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps A column of troops and armor of the 1st Marine Division move through communist Chinese lines during their successful breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea. The Marines were besieged Nov. 27, 1950 when the Chinese entered the Korean War by sending 200,000 shock troops against Allied forces.
Maj. Reid Matsuda 647th Civil Engineer Squadron “Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle. Don’t tempt the thieves.”
Staff Sgt. Victoria Jensen Defense Courier Service Honolul “Be aware of the trash you put out. Thieves may be tempted by empty highdollar boxes left on the street.”
Staff Sgt. Brandon McKellar 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron “Be a responsible gun owner, and make it a habit to lock your doors.”
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Additional events planned for 73rd anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day National Park Service Additional events have been planned in conjunction with the 73rd anniversary commemoration of Pearl Harbor Day which will be held Dec. 5 to 7. They are as follows: Hawaii Pops Concert honoring USS Arizona Band, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5, Pacific Aviation Museum. Table seating $95, general admission $45. Join Hawaii Pops as they honor Band 22, the band of the USS Arizona. The performance will feature selections that were played in the Battle of Music on Dec. 6, 1941 and other selections of the era. Admission for Pearl Harbor survivors and Medal of Honor recipients is free. Tickets are available at www.hawaiipops.com or at the Honolulu box office at 5508457. USS Utah Sunset Ceremony and Interment, 5-6 p.m. Dec. 6, USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island. Free admission—base access required. Pearl Harbor survivors, military personnel and their sponsored guests are invited to attend a sunset ceremony at the USS Utah Memorial on Ford Island, honoring those lost aboard the USS Utah. Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor Anniversary Dinner Gala—“Destinations & Dreams,” 6:30-10:30 p.m. Dec. 6, Ford Island hangars.
U.S. Navy photo General admission $250. The annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Capt. Chelsey B. Sullenberger will be this year’s guest speaker. Emcee for the evening will be actor, journalist and TV host David Hartman. Honoree of the evening is the museum’s past chairman of the board, Adm. Ronald J. Hays. The event will include cocktails, dinner, entertainment and prize opportunities to help support the museum’s restoration and education programs. Event will be hosted in the battlefield hangars of Ford Island. For ticket sales, visit www.PacificAviationMuseum.org or call 808-441-1006. Hickam Field Ceremony, 7:55-9 a.m. Dec. 7, Atterbury Circle, JBPHH. Free admission—base access required. The 15th Wing will host the Dec.
7, 1941 remembrance ceremony at 7:55 a.m. Dec. 7 at the Atterbury Circle historic flag pole on the Hickam side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The event will honor the 189 killed and 303 wounded during the attacks. The ceremony is open to all military identification card holders, veterans, survivors of the attack, and guests of attending survivors. Base access is required. Attendees must be in place by 7:15 a.m. Barbers Point Remembrance Ceremony, 7:45 a.m. Dec. 7, Barbers Point Golf Course. Free admission. The Aloha Chapter of the Marine Corps League and the Honolulu Council of the Navy League of the United States will observe the 73rd anniversary of the Japanese attack at Ewa Marine Corps Air Station to honor those Marines who fought and died there.
Blackened Canteen Ceremony, 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Dec. 7. Free admission with USS Arizona Memorial ticket. Dr. Hiroya Sugano, director general of the Zero Fighter Admirers’ Club, will be here from Japan to conduct this annual commemoration of peace and reconciliation ceremony with a silent prayer and pouring whiskey from a World War II-blackened canteen into the water from the USS Arizona Memorial as an offering to the spirits of the fallen. A roundtable discussion will follow at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Tickets will be available beginning at 6 a.m. Dec. 7 at the USS Arizona Memorial ticket desk. USS Oklahoma Memorial Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance on Ford Island, 1:302:30 p.m. Dec. 7.
Free admission. Free shuttle to Ford Island departs every 15 minutes from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. from the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park shuttle stop. The event will be hosted by the National Park Service in honor of those who served on the USS Oklahoma during the attack on Pearl Harbor. The USS Oklahoma (BB37) Memorial was officially dedicated on Dec. 7, 2007. The memorial is located on Ford Island near Fox-5 Pier next to the Battleship Missouri Memorial. The Battleship Oklahoma was berthed along Ford Island on Dec. 7, 1941 and suffered the second greatest loss of life during the attack. The memorial includes 429 marble columns symbolizing each of the crew members who lost their lives on that fateful day. Public wishing to attend the ceremony can catch a free shuttle departing every 15 minutes from the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park, which is adjacent to the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center, beginning at 12:30 p.m. Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, 5-7 p.m. Dec. 7, Ft. DeRussy to Kapiolani Park. Free admission. The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade committee will host the Pearl Harbor Parade featuring Pearl Harbor survivors, military and government officials, and marching bands and parade units from the U.S. mainland and Hawaii.
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the submarine to the Pearl Harbor waterfront. She was also on hand to welcome the submarine into service at the commissioning ceremony on June 2, 2012 in Pascagoula, Miss. “It is an exciting day,” said Stiller. “I am so excited for them to finally make it here, and it's just a thrill for me to also be here, to be able to greet them when they come in. She's the best boat in the fleet and the best crew in the fleet!”
Stiller said it is an honor to be the submarine’s sponsor, and she loves every minute of it. “The fact that you have a relationship with the boat for its entire life is awesome,” said Stiller. “You get to meet so many folks who serve on USS Mississippi, and I am glad to be part of milestones like this arrival today.” Named for the state of Mississippi, the submarine’s keel was laid down on June 9, 2010. The ninth in the Virginia class of sub-
marines, Mississippi was christened Dec. 3, 2011. “As with any warship, no matter how technologically advanced, it is the crew that sets us apart from others,” said Swanson. “Everyone here is focused on the end goal, to take this marvel of modern technology on deployment at the tip of the spear and keep this great nation safe.” The crew of Mississippi was welcomed by family members with signs, banners and lei at the pier. “I can't wait for my hus-
band to get here,” said Kelly Holbrook, wife of Petty Officer 1st Class Shawn Holbrook. “We moved here to Hawaii 10 days after we got married, and I've had a blast living here; it has been amazing.” Along with families and friends, the crew was greeted with a special Hawaiian cultural ceremony in honor of USS Mississippi, from Hawaiian native Pohaku Stone, who offered sacred warrior chants and song. The ceremony continued
as Stone led a blessing of the ship, which included participation from Capt. Harry Ganteaume, commodore of Submarine Squadron 1; Stiller; and the ship’s leadership team. “It is great that Mississippi is the newest submarine in the squadron,” said Ganteaume. “We are looking forward to getting her ready to deploy. With all of her capabilities, she will be a strong contributor to our efforts overseas in the western Pacific and beyond.” The submarine is 377
feet long, displaces 7,800 tons, and can carry torpedoes as well as Tomahawk missiles and have features including a torpedo room that can be refigured to transport Navy SEALs. Mississippi is the second submarine to newly arrive at Pearl Harbor this week, with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759) from San Diego arriving Nov. 24 for a scheduled two-year maintenance overhaul period at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
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(Above) The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) moors pierside as it returns Nov. 21 to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a six-month scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. (See story on page A-7.) U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Jason Swink
(Above) Lt. Dave Steinberger, right, communications officer aboard the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771), is welcomed home Nov. 21 by wife Erica, as she presents to him for the first time their new baby daughter, at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following the return of the submarine from a six-month scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Steven Khor
(Above and right) Members of the Oahu Intertribal Council perform a traditional dance during the Native American heritage observance at Hickam Memorial Theater at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Navy Region Hawaii celebrated Native American Heritage Month by hosting a Native American presentation of dance, music and traditions. The theme was Native Pride and Spirit: Yesterday, Today and Forever. Navy photo by MC2 Laurie Dexter
(Left) The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Nov. 25 for a change of homeport from Commander, Submarine Squadron 4 in Groton, Conn., to Commander, Submarine Squadron 1. The arrival of USS Mississippi makes it the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be homeported in Pearl Harbor and one of 18 fast-attack submarines permanently home ported at the historic base. U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Steven Khor
Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 at work
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U.S. Navy photos by MC2 Johans Chavarro Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Aldrich (left photo), Hospital Corpsman 1st Class James Aldrich (above photo) from Construction Dive Detachment Alpha, part of Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 from Port Hueneme, Calif., prepare a pile jacket for concrete during an annual maintenance and repair procedure at the Sierra piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
USS Michael Murphy Sailors help preserve local treasure in Guam Ensign Kelly Lorentson
USS Michael Murphy Public Affairs YIGO, Guam (NNS) -Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class, guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) participated in a community relations (COMREL) project Nov. 8 to help preserve the natural beauty of the island of Guam and strengthen relations with the local community. Michael Murphy is homeported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Eleven crew members volunteered for the project which involved cleaning and picking up trash in and around Marble Cave. Marble Cave is naturally
filled by rain water and is a local favorite spot for swimming and picnicking. “When we arrived at the cave, we were simply amazed,” said Chief Fire Controlman Ryan York, lead organizer of the community relations project. “It was such a beautiful sight. Neatly tucked away was this scenic cave filled with fresh, clean water.” Upon arrival at the site, Sailors grabbed gloves and trash bags and went to work cleaning up trash around the cave. “There were mounds of full garbage bags, a rusted air conditioning unit, and a wheelbarrow with no wheels thrown in the woods around the cave,” said York. “We pulled it all out and made a nice pile so
that it could be picked up later.” Volunteers spent nearly three hours removing all the trash from the cave and surrounding area. After Sailors finished cleaning, some enjoyed the fruits of their labor by taking a swim in the newly cleaned pool. “We wanted to do something good for the community and help have a positive impact during our visit,” said York. “It was a great opportunity to help keep such a treasure maintained for others to enjoy for years to come.” Michael Murphy is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-AsiaPacific region.
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USS Columbia returns from deployment Story and photo by MC1 Steven Khor
Submarine Force Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Families and friends lined the submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, for a warm aloha welcome as the Los Angeles-class, fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) returned Nov. 21 from a scheduled deployment to the western Pacific. The excited crowd cheered and waved signs, banners and lei as the submarine came into view in the harbor. The submarine’s commanding officer, Cmdr. John Friedman, said the crew was outstanding and productive throughout the deployment. “The ship and crew performed extremely well during our deployment to the [U.S.] 7th Fleet,” said Friedman. “I am very proud of their accomplishments and consider it an honor to have served with them.” Columbia successfully completed several missions vital to national security and participated in several multinational exercises, which supported ongoing security theater objectives, and improved the overall warfighting readiness of U.S. and allied forces in the western Pacific. In addition to gaining the experience of operating in the western Pacific, the deployment afforded Sailors the opportunity to work on qualifications. Over the course of the deployment, 16 Sailors of the 150-man crew became submarine-qualified and are now able to wear their respective submarine warfare insignia, also known as the “dolphins.” Ashore, the crew enjoyed visits to Sasebo and Yokosuka, Japan; and Singapore. “Singapore was an especially exotic place with a
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Christopher Brohammer of the Los Angeles-class, fast attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) is welcomed home Nov. 21 by his daughter at the submarine piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following the return of the submarine from a six-month scheduled deployment to the western Pacific region. very different culture from America,” said Sonar Technician (Submarines) Seaman Angelo Cosentino of Winchendon, Mass. “There were many different customs, and it was a very diverse population with different tastes.” Friedman commended the crew on their conduct while in other nations as well. “They were exemplary ambassadors of the United States and represent the best the country has to offer,” said Friedman. The submarine’s chief of the boat, Master Chief Machinist’s Mate Wayne Fetterly, said the crew performed exceptionally well considering many were on their first deployment, noting that the crew is now ready to wind down and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. “Having successfully completed several missions on deployment, the crew is now looking forward to being home in Pearl Harbor and spending time with their loves ones,” said Fetterly. Corey Lambert, fiancé of Columbia Sailor Yeoman
2nd Class David Copeland, said she is looking forward to seeing his face and giving him a big hug. “We are getting married in a couple of weeks, and I’m so excited!” said Lambert. Also among the excited crowd were newborn children, waiting to see their dads for the first time. Patty Ranger, wife of Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class David Ranger of Haines City, Fla., said she can’t wait to introduce their newborn baby boy to her husband. “He is so excited. We have been waiting for this day,” said Ranger. USS Columbia, commissioned in 1995, was the last Los Angeles-class submarine to be built at Electric Boat Shipyard in Groton, Conn. One of the most versatile ships in the world, the submarine is capable of numerous types of missions in myriad regions including long-range Tomahawk strike operations, anti-submarine and surface ship tracking operations, surveillance and intelligence gathering, and special forces insertions.
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JBPHH hosts Hawaii Special Olympics Story and photos by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Det. Hawaii Military service members from across Oahu joined a total force of more than 1,800 volunteers participating in the bi-annual Special Olympics held Nov. 21 through 23 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. More than 12,000 athletes, family members and coaches from various parts of Oahu and neighboring islands of Maui, Molokai, Kauai, Lanai and Hawaii’s Big Island attended the events. Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam and Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay held and sponsored this year’s games of bowling, bocce and basketball. “I have been doing [Special Olympics] on this base for 10 years. To me this is my way of giving back,” said Melissa Miller, volunteer lead “I want our people to be
able to see these athletes as an athlete, not as somebody who has a physical or mental handicap.” The Holiday Classic event marks the end of the season for the athletes and is one of the two largest game competitions held during the year. “Today was day one of the two-day winter classics for Special Olympics Hawaii,” said Air Force Maj. Chandra Pasillas, attached to the 613th Air and Space Operation Center (AOC). “Every year there is a state competition with all the islands together who have come forward to Oahu.” Miller stated that support and backing of the military bases has provided an example for corporations in the community and other military bases in hopes of support in future games. “I think it’s a great community cooperation,” said Pasillas, who began her volunteering work in 2004 while stationed in Germany. “For multiple decades the military has come together with the local com-
munities. I think it shows that military is more about supporting the community and that we care and want to be an active part of it.” Pasillas said that people who may not know about Special Olympics or may be nervous about working with people with a disability should know that it is a great volunteer opportunity. Organizers are always looking for people to work oneon-one with the athletes or just assist in preparations, cleanups and handling of awards, Pasillas added. The non-profit group was established in 1968 to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The goal is to give them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
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Medical Group clinches Blue Division championship Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele The 15th Medical Group (15 MDG) ended their regular season by beating Naval Health Clinic Hawaii – DDS, 12-7, on Nov. 20 to clinch the Blue Division intramural flag football championship at Ward Field, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam. Clinging to a five-point lead late in the game, the 15 MDG locked down the victory when Airman 1st Class Christopher McCloud intercepted a pass with less than two minutes remaining in the contest. The win secured the Medical Group’s place at the top of the division with a record of 9-1 and clinches the Blue’s number-one seed going into the playoffs, which are scheduled for Dec. 13-15. NHCH-DDS has one more game to play in the regular season, but since the team’s record stands at 36, it won’t be advancing to the postseason where only the top four teams from each of the four divisions qualify. “I knew that he (NHCH quarterback Hospitalman Jarvis TavaresSomildam) was going to check down to the lineman,” McCloud said about his game-saving interception. “So what I did was I tried to bait him like I was going to rush and then try to pull back. I couldn’t get my two hands on it, so I batted it up until I could come down with it. We knew we needed a stop, so it was a crucial one.” At first, the game appeared to have the makings of a shootout as both teams were able to take it all the way on their opening possessions. Starting from their own 15, NHCH-DDS drew first blood by going on a 65-yard march to the end zone on nine plays. The final 10 yards were covered on a scoring pass from TavaresSomildam to Hospitalman Daniel Harper for a 6-0 lead. NHCH-DDS converted their point after touchdown to go out in front at 7-0. Going back the other way, the 15 MDG answered the call on an impressive drive to pay dirt that took
Airman 1st Class Christopher McCloud reaches up for an interception.
only four plays to cover 65 yards. Medical Group quarterback Tech. Sgt. Tommy Hazlewood started off the drive with a 13-yard gain on a pass to McCloud. Hazlewood then found Senior Airman Chris Bowlds for 11 yards before keeping it on the ground for a 12-yard pickup to the NHCHDDS 31-yard line. Then on the very next play, Hazlewood went back to air and connected with Bowlds for a touchdown to make it 7-6, which stood through halftime. In the second half, the 15 MDG started off by moving the ball deep into NHCH-DDS territory on only two plays to set up first and goal at the eight-yard line. Hazlewood got the ball down to the two and then on third and goalto-goal, the 15 MDG quarterback took it in himself to give his team its first lead of the game at 12-7. With only four minutes remaining in the game, NHCH-DDS got one final attempt from their own 13 to pull out a victory. Tavares-Somildam had the team on the move and into 15 MDG territory on six plays. Then with the ball on the MDG 36, Tavares-Somildam tried to lob a pass to the middle of the field, but the toss never made it to the intended receiver as McCloud intercepted the ball to come up with the game-winning stop. Hazlewood then ran out the clock to preserve the win. “It definitely wasn’t a factor looking past them,” said Hazlewood about the close game. “I’m not going to make excuses for our guys. Our heads weren’t in the game. But we had a lot of key plays, too. We pulled together when we had to.” While the 15 MDG will get two weeks off before the playoffs, McCloud said that there would be no resting for the team. With the thought of a championship on their minds, McCloud said that the team would use the next two weeks to polish up its game. “No relaxing. We had that problem last year,” he said. “We definitely have a championship team this year and we want to take it all the way.”
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NIOC ‘A’ Team stuns 647th CES with late comeback Story and photos by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele The Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii “A” Team scored two touchdowns in the final two minutes of the game to come from behind and shock the 647th Civil Engineer Squadron (647 CES), 25-20, on Nov. 20 in a Blue Division intramural flag football game at Ward Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The win all but solidified NIOC’s entry into the playoffs with a record of 7-3, while the 647 CES fell out of a tie for first place with their second loss of the season against seven wins. “When we’re under pressure, that’s when we do our best,” said NIOC head coach Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 1st Class Antonio Grimm. “We’ve only had one loss since week three, so we’re looking pretty good.” At first, the game belonged to the 647 CES as the team marched to scores on its first two possessions to take a 14-0 lead. Quarterback Staff Sgt. Chris Miranda finished off the team’s first drive by rushing six yards for a touchdown after moving the 647 CES 65 yards on only six plays. Then after the 647 CES defense forced NIOC to punt on the A Team’s first possession, Miranda completed back-to-back passes from midfield before connecting with Staff Sgt. Nelson Ward for the team’s second touchdown of the game and a 14-0 lead. While the 647 CES appeared to be in total control of the game, NIOC began to gain momentum on their very next drive as quarterback Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Joshua Miyashiro led a methodical march from his own 15 down to the 647 CES 28-yard line on eight plays. Two plays later, Miyashiro took it into the end zone on a 28-yard scamper to cut the lead down to 14-7 after the converted extra point. Although NIOC still trailed by seven going into
halftime, Grimm said he felt that the team was about to turn things around. “The turning point of this game was when we were down 0-14,” he recalled. “We just started to make a comeback and started killing it.” Fresh off their first touchdown, NIOC opened the second half with another scoring drive to cut the lead down to a point at 14-13. On the drive, Miyashiro got his team down to the 647 CES 11-yard line on six plays and then threw a pass to receiver Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 3rd Class Darius Griffin, who made a leaping grab before landing just inside the goal line for six. With the game now in a dead heat, Miranda interrupted NIOC’s comeback by leading his team on a 65yard drive to the end zone. The big play on the drive came on an option from Miranda to Airman 1st Class Ty Robinson, who took the pitch and rambled 51yards to the NIOC 14-yard line. On second and goal-togoal from the eight, Miranda hit Staff Sgt. Joseph Torres with a bulls-eye in the end zone for six points and a 20-13 lead. With only four minutes in the game, NIOC needed to score quickly and the team didn’t disappoint their supporters. Miyashiro led the team downfield and with the ball resting on the 647 CES seven-yard line, the QB connected with Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Jason Heidelbaugh for a touchdown to pull to within a point at 20-19. With only a minute remaining on the clock, it appeared that the 647 CES would be able to run out the clock and preserve the win. However, after misfiring on three straight passes, the 647 CES looked to punt on the ball away fourth down with the ball
at their own 20. Instead of getting the punt away, a bad snap from center sailed the ball over Miranda’s head to give NIOC first and goal at the 647 CES eight-yard line with 40 seconds on the clock. Two plays later Miyashiro connected with Heidelbaugh for the game- winning touch-down. “We usually call that play on goal line,” Heidelbaugh said about his two touchdown catches. “I sit there and delay and both times the corner was sleeping on that side.” Miranda said that while the loss was a tough one to swallow, it’s better to l o s e n o w than fall short in the playoffs.
“Honestly, I think it’s probably a good thing for us,” Miranda admitted. “This gets us back into focus and we’ll be ready to go for the playoffs.” Meanwhile, Grimm said that the win over a playoffcaliber team just prior to the postseason proves that NIOC has what it takes to go all the way. “That’s why they call us the “A” Team,” he said.
(Above) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 3rd Class Darius Griffin goes up to make a catch before touching down in the end zone for six points. (Left) Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 2nd Class Joshua Miyashiro, quarterback for NIOC “A” Team, throws a pass against 647th CES.
Hickam officers share leadership advice with ROTC cadets Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden
15th Wing Public Affairs More than 35 company grade officers (CGO) from Hickam’s CGO council took their leadership skills to the University of Hawaii for a career day held Nov. 13 at the school’s Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment. About 80 UH students attended the leadership laboratory which provided the prospective new officers with insight into the various available Air Force specialty codes. “We had a diverse group of officers, which allowed for high exposure to an assortment of jobs in the Air Force,” said 1st Lt. Jay Zeigler, 613th Air and Space Operations Center collection requirements management chief.
“This hopefully helped the cadets choose which AFSCs will best suit them as they continue toward their commission.” Cadet 2nd Lt. Jacob Perri, Det. 175 special project officer, said the annual mentoring session is the most highly regarded among cadets. “It’s the favorite leadership laboratory because everyone gets to see the different careers, and it’s a laid back learning environment but you learn about what the Air Force offers,” he said. The career day also offers an opportunity for CGOs to get involved in the community and help cadets find their way as young officers. “In addition to telling the cadets about the personnel career field, I was able to share with them some things that I have learned as a
Navy SAPR program to be held at Sharkey The Department of the Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Office will visit Navy Region Hawaii the first week of December. An organized communications team from California State University Long Beach will perform in a program called InterACT at Sharkey Theater during this time. There will be a total of six presentations at the theater, including two shows daily from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 to 3. This all hands presentation is designed to be an honest and engaging look at sexual assault prevention, awareness and bystander intervention. It is tailored to reach today’s younger
Sailors but is appropriate for all adults. The communications-based group will perform in actor-educator roles, which engage the audience throughout the learning process. By creating a respectful environment to facilitate positive interaction with the audience, a rapport is established that empowers members of the audience to participate on stage (voluntarily) in real-life scenarios. These shows are an opportunity for Sailors to be involved and actively engaged in a SAPR minded event. For more information, call Cmdr. Jeanie Blankenship at 473-1819 or email Jeanie.blankenship@navy.mil.
young lieutenant that I wish someone would have told me when I was a cadet,” said 1st Lt. Molly Morrissey, 15th Wing deputy sexual assault response coordinator. “Hopefully, even if they weren’t interested in my career field they were able to take away some tips to become a more effective officer.” Zeigler said the career day is just one of the many ways the CGOC gives back to the community while also contributing to the professional development of the council members. “In my opinion, professional development is essential to all Airmen, regardless of rank,” he said. “It allows for all members of the Air Force to build upon their foundational qualities to become better leaders, wingmen and military members.”
U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Andrea Dykes Air Force Capt. Marcus Hunt, Hickam Company Grade Officer Council vice president, (right) shakes hands with an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 175 cadet.
Annual Festival of Lights to begin Dec. 8 Lt. j.g. Eric Galassi
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Ships and submarines in Pearl Harbor will be displaying ornamental lights and decorations for the annual Festival of Lights from Dec. 8 to 25. A competition to select the winning ships and submarines will take place on the evening of Dec. 8 and be judged by representatives from U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Command, Submarine Force Pacific, Joint Interagency Task Force West, and Navy Region Hawaii/Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. Following the contest, there will be free boat tours for both military/DoD ID cardholders and the general public. Military/DoD tours will depart from Merry Point Landing. General public tours will depart from the Pearl Harbor Visi-
tor Center. Tours will be approximately 15-20 minutes long aboard Arizona Memorial white boats. Tours for military/DoD ID cardholders will be offered per the following schedule: • Dec. 8, 7:15 – 9 p.m. • Dec. 9, 6 – 8 p.m. • Dec. 10, 6 – 8 p.m. Tours for the general public will be offered per the following schedule: • Dec. 11, 6 – 8 p.m. • Dec. 12, 6 – 8 p.m. These harbor tours are offered as a free service by the National Park Service. Seats are limited and tickets for the general public will be distributed on a first come, first served basis beginning at 5:30 pm on the day of the tour at the visitor center. There are no tickets or reservations for military/DoD ID cardholders. People are asked to meet at Merry Point Landing for seats to be filled on a first come, first
served basis. Guests of military/DoD personnel may accompany their sponsors for tours from Merry Point Landing. No backpacks, fanny packs, luggage, diaper bags, camera bags, purses, large cameras/tripods or other items which provide concealment are allowed in the visitor center or aboard the boats. Valuables should not be left in vehicles. Please note that cameras and videos are allowed onboard for photos of the decorated ships. However, photographing security activities such as the patrol boats and shore or water security personnel is prohibited. A light jacket or sweater is recommended. For more information about the event and tours, contact Lt. j.g. Eric Galassi at eric.galassi@navy.mil or (808) 473-0660 for military/DOD or Amanda Carona at (808) 4223315 for the general public.
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Black Friday alternatives announced for non-shoppers Reid Tokeshi
Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation Today, the day after Thanksgiving, is commonly known as Black Friday. The term refers to the day in which stores across America offer huge specials to draw in customers. Many of those customers actually take the day off, not to have a long weekend, but rather to get in line and get a jump on holiday shopping. But not everyone thinks spending the day standing in lines and racing from store to store for the best deals is a fun way to start the weekend. For those people, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation has a few options today to make Friday fun. J.R. Rockers recently announced that their twicemonthly TGIF is now open to everyone. Previously only for club members and their guests, now all are welcome to come down, grab a bite to eat, and maybe even win a prize. A buffet is offered for $9.99 or free if you are a club member. Pupus
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This year’s Tower Lighting Celebration will be held Dec. 12. MWR Marketing photo
Patrons can relax over a game of pool during chill ‘n’ grill at Brews & Cues. will also be available for half price for those looking for something different from a buffet. TGIF runs from 4 to 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 448-2271. Over on the other side of the base, Brews & Cues at Club Pearl will hold a Chill ‘n’ Grill this afternoon starting at 6:30 p.m. As the name implies, the atmosphere is meant to be a place to unwind either after work or as a lead-in to the weekend. Free pupus will be available (while supplies last) and a free mini pool tournament is an
activity for those looking for a little competition. For more information, call Club Pearl at 473-1743. Another alternative is to get some fresh air and hit the beach. Thanks to Hawaii’s year-round good weather, Hickam Beach is a place to unwind, decompress and be away from the crowds. If thirst or hunger strikes, patrons can head over to the Hapa Bar at Sam Choy’s where daily food and drink specials are offered from 2 to 5 p.m. For more information, call Sam Choy’s at 422-3002.
Your Weekly Fun with MWR Bow l w ith Santa registration will be open from Dec. 1 to 5 for children ages 12 years and younger. Breakfast & Bowl with Santa will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Dec. 7 at Naval Station Bowling Center. Lunch and Bowl with Santa will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 14 at Hickam Bowling Center. These events are limited to the first 30 authorized patrons. The cost is $8 per child. FMI: 473-2651. Stretching & Core class will be held from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 at the Hickam channel pathway at the grassy area near Wright Brothers Café. DumBell Fitness will conduct a 60-minute class that utilizes a form of body conditioning designed to
Tower Lighting festivities return in two weeks Reid Tokeshi
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation The 45th Annual Tower Lighting Celebration, a longtime holiday tradition at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, will return Dec. 12. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. and patrons can bring lawn chairs or blankets and claim their spot to view the lighting ceremony, which will be held at 7 p.m. Live entertainment, prize giveaways (including a $500 holiday shopping spree), food and other activities are planned for the entire family during the celebration.
MWR will set up bounce houses for children and holiday crafts. A kid’s clinic, will allow keiki to learn to build and create. The event will also include a trampoline demonstration. The Air Force Band of the Pacific and the Navy’s Pacific Fleet Band will also perform. Free photos with Santa Claus will be available beginning at 5 p.m. Parking in the surrounding area will be limited as portions will be cordoned off. MWR will provide free round trip shuttle service from the Hickam BX Garden Shop to the celebration from 4:15 p.m. to the end of the event. For more information, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.
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lengthen, strengthen and sculpt muscles. pros will offer tips for female golfers at this Attendees should bring a yoga mat and wa- free clinic. FMI: 682-1911. ter to class. The fee is $5 per class. FMI: Alteration & Custom Sewing class will be 471-2019. held from 6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday from Youth Beginner Sailing classes will be held Dec. 3 to Dec. 17 at the Hickam Arts & from noon to 2 p.m. or from 3:30 to 5:30 Crafts Center. Students can learn how to do p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Dec. simple to advanced alterations on clothing. 2 to 30 at Rainbow Bay Marina for youth Tuition is $60. FMI: 448-9907. ages 10 to 17 years old. The class is taught by a certified instructor and consists Moonlight Paddle at Hickam Harbor will beof classroom theory and on-the-water group gin at 7 p.m. Dec. 5. Patrons of all paddling instruction. The cost is $50. FMI: 473- abilities are welcome to participate. The trip will be led by the MWR Outdoor Adventure 0279. Center staff and includes all required gear. Ladies Golf Clinic will begin at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $25. The sign-up deadline is Dec. 3 at Barbers Point Golf Course. The Dec. 2. FMI: 473-1198.
Moonlight Hike at Koko Head will begin at 7 p.m. Dec. 6. MWR Outdoor Adventure Center staff will lead a climb up Koko Head for views of the southeast side of Oahu by moonlight. This hike is about one hour to the top and is suitable even for a first-timer. The cost is $15. The sign-up deadline is Dec. 3. FMI: 473-1198. Mountain Biking Mokuleia ex cursion will begin at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 7. MWR Outdoor Adventure Center staff will lead an intermediate-level ride on a trail with some difficult terrain. Participants should bring nutritious snacks and water. The cost is $25 including a bicycle (or $20 without). The signup deadline is Dec. 4. FMI: 473-1198.
Community Calendar
November 28, 2014
NOVEMBER VEHICLE REGISTRATION ONLINE APPOINTMENTS NOW — The Pearl Harbor Vehicle Registration office now offers a
opening to minimize collision hazards when the roadway pontoon is in motion. Boat traffic under the causeway will be prohibited during that time.
new online appointment system. Walk-in customers will no longer be taken. Office hours are from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The online appointment system is now open for reservations each Monday at 9 a.m. for Tuesday and Thursday appointments for that week. FMI: http://go.usa.gov/s8Jk or http://www1.honolulu.gov/csd/satellite/jbphh.htm.
AIR FORCE SPOUSE 101 5 — An Air Force Spouse 101: Heart Link program will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor Moanalua Services Center. The event is for new Air Force spouses or those who still have questions. The event will include a free lunch. FMI: 474-1999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.
PEARL HARBOR DAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Navy and National Park Service are looking for active duty military personnel from all services to volunteer in various events commemorating the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. FMI: JBPHH Public Affairs Office at 473-2926 or 473-2880 or www.pacifichistoricparks.org.
DECEMBER NEW CVIS HOURS 1 — Effective Dec. 1, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commercial vehicle inspection stations’ (CVIS) hours of operation will change to the following: • Halawa CVIS: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday (excluding holidays). • Kuntz CVIS: 5 to 9 a.m. and 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. • Saipan Gate CVIS (Wahiawa Annex): 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., MondayFriday (excluding holidays). • West Loch Back Gate: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday (excluding holidays).
EMPLOYMENT IN HAWAII WORKSHOP 2 — An Employment in Hawaii workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor Moanalua Services Center. FMI: 474-1999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.
COMPANY RECRUITMENT: FBI 4 — A company recruitment: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor Moanalua Services Center. FMI: 4741999 or www.greatlifehawaii.com.
FORD ISLAND BRIDGE CLOSURES 5, 7 — All lanes of the Ford Island Bridge will be closed from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Dec. 5 and from 7 to 10 a.m. Dec. 7 for operations in support of ceremonies commemorating the Dec. 7, 1941 attack. All motorists and pedestrians and pedestrians are asked to plan accordingly. The small craft gate must be closed during the bridge
PACIFIC AVIATION MUSEUM ANNUAL GALA 6 — The annual fundraiser for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will be held from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Captain Chesley B. Sullenberger will be this year’s guest speaker. Emcee for the evening will be actor, journalist and TV host David Hartman. Honoree of the evening is the museum’s past chairman of the board Adm. Ronald J. Hays. Tickets are $250 for the event in the battlefield hangars of Ford Island. FMI: PacificAviationMuseum.org or call 4411006.
PEARL HARBOR DAY 7 — The National Park Service and Navy Region Hawaii will cohost the Pearl Harbor Day commemoration beginning at 7:45 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Attendees should arrive at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument by 6:30 a.m. Guest speaker Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander of Pacific Fleet, is scheduled to introduce the featured speaker, Gen. Lori Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander. The event will include a moment of silence at 7:55 a.m. A floral tribute on the USS Arizona Memorial follows the official ceremony. The theme of this year’s commemoration is “Preserving the Memory.” FMI: www.PacificHistoricParks.org.
BLACKENED CANTEEN CEREMONY 7 — The National Park Service will host the annual Blackened Canteen Ceremony at 11:30 a.m. aboard the USS Arizona Memorial. Following the ceremony, a roundtable discussion will be held at the Pacific Aviation Museum. Two Army Air Force B-29s collided and crashed during a bombing raid over Shizuoka, Japan in June 1945. The canteen pulled from the wreckage will be used to pour whiskey into the waters of Pearl Harbor as a symbol of peace, honor and reconciliation. FMI: www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.
PEARL HARBOR MEMORIAL PARADE 7 — The Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade will begin at 5 p.m. at the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii at Fort DeRussy in Waikiki. It will travel down Kalakaua Avenue and end at Kapiolani Park.
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Movie Showtimes
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TODAY 11/28 - DOUBLE FEATURE FRIDAY
TODAY 11/28
Watch two movies for the price of one admission ticket. 6:00 p.m. Dracula Untold (PG-13) 7:50 p.m. John Wick (R)
6:00 p.m. Gone Girl (R)
SATURDAY 11/29 2:30 p.m. Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day (PG) 4:30 p.m. The Best of Me (PG-13) 6:50 p.m. St. Vincent (PG-13)
SUNDAY 11/30 2:30 p.m. The Book of Life (3-D) (PG) 4:20 p.m. Nightcrawler (R) 6:50 p.m. Fury (R)
THURSDAY 12/4 7:00 p.m. Nightcrawler (R)
SATURDAY 11/29 4:00 p.m. The Book of Life (PG) 7:00 p.m. Dracula Untold (PG-13)
SUNDAY 11/30 2:00 p.m. The Book of Life (PG)
THURSDAY 12/4 7:00 p.m. Dracula Untold (PG-13)
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Lisa L. Jones, secretary to the staff judge advocate at Pacific Air Forces, took this recent photo of the Sea-Based X Band Radar at sunrise.
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