JANUARY 14, 2019
WARRIOR CARES ALSO INSIDE:
Chung-Hoon’s drug bust PMA chang es for the Navy USS Preble gets a new skipper New Year, New You: See what our editor has to say
Contents 3 COMSUBRON 1 change of command 5-6 USS CHUNG-HOON completing missions 10 Navy Advancement Updates
7-9 COMMANDER NAVY REGION HAWAII
REAR ADM. BRIAN P. FORT
BOUNCE BACK JBPHH host Warrior Care events
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM COMMANDER
CAPT. JEFF BERNARD
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NAVY REGION HAWAII
AGNES TAUYAN
DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NAVY REGION HAWAII
LYDIA ROBERTSON
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM
Diverse Views 10 USS PREBLE change of command 11-12
CHUCK ANTHONY
New Year, a New You 13
EDITOR
The Community Page 14
ANNA MARIE GENERAL MANAGING EDiTOR
MC1 CORWIN COLBERT HO’OKELE STAFF:
ERIN HUGGINS MC2 CHARLES OKI STAFF SGT. JASMONET JACKSON HELEN ZUKERAN DAVID UNDERWOOD
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Lt. j.g. Michael Robinson, from Cooperstown, New York, looks through binoculars aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 15, 2018. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums)
Letter from the editor Anna General, Ho’okele Editor As we enter into a new year, we begin with a fresh start by providing our readers with a digital presence. This year we are transitioning from a weekly print newspaper publication to a bi-weekly online magazine format. In the coming months, we will strive to publish information about the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) community, highlight base events and military life in Hawaii, recognize our Sailors and Airmen, feature stories relevant to the rich history of the base and much more. In this issue, we highlight the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, a semi-annual CARE athletic event which represents Caregiver support, Adaptive sports and ambassador workshop, Resiliency programs and the recovering airmen mentorship program, and Empowerment in transition workshop. With the importance of safety and security, we also feature USS Chung-Hoon for seizing drugs off a vessel while conducting operations in international waters. Other features include change of command ceremonies and starting the new year on the right foot. While we publish our first online magazine, we welcome story ideas, feedback and what you would like to see featured in the magazine as we move forward. Anna General annamarie.general@navy.mil
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Countries give warm RIMPAC welcome See page A-5
RAAF Poseidon arrives for RIMPAC See page A-2
July 13, 2018 The traditional Polynesian voyaging canoe, Hokule‘a, returns to Hawaii after an around-the-world journey, June 17. File photos by MC3 Justin Pacheco
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About Hokule‘a
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A symbol of cultural revival, the history of Hokule‘a is also being shared on this journey to inspire other indigenous cultures. This replica of an ancient Polynesian voyaging canoe was built 40 years ago and revitalized voyaging and navigation traditions throughout the Pacific. The canoe’s twin hulls allow her to handle large ocean swells and recover easily in the troughs of waves, and her triangular canvas sails can harness winds up to 20 knots. Hokule‘a first set out on the Pacific Ocean in 1975. Through the revival of the traditional art and science of wayfinding-navigating the sea guided by nature using the ocean swells, stars, and wind, Hokule‘a sparked a Hawaiian cultural renaissance and has reawakened the world’s sense of pride and strength as voyagers charting a course for our Island Earth. - PVS
• Hokule‘a arrival ceremony Feb. 10, 10 a.m. at Rainbow Bay Marina Hokule‘a and the crew will arrive and be greeted with Hawaiian cultural protocol followed by a military welcome. • Public open house tours of Hokule‘a Feb. 11, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainbow Bay Marina. Feb. 12 through 16, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. • Hokule‘a crew “Talk Story” (Sponsored by Kamehameha Schools Ewa region) Feb. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. at Rainbow Bay Marina Pavilion. Meet crew and community members who will discuss the significance of Hokule‘a’s visit to the Puuloa to Ewa region. • Hokule‘a departs Rainbow Bay Marina Feb. 17, 7 a.m.
located at McGrew Point Navy housing, is one of only three fishponds out of an original 22 in the Puuloa area which are still relatively intact. In September 2014, the Navy invited members of the local Hawaiian civic clubs and Aiea community members to begin work on restoring the historic fishpond. “We want to celebrate this place and the movement taking place by the Puuloa community and the Navy to restore the Native Hawaiian history, sites and cultural identity of Pearl Harbor,” said Nainoa Thomp-
son, president of the Polynesian Voyaging Society. “We hope Hokule‘a’s visit will open the doors for our young people to learn about the extraordinary history and culture of this veryspecial, sacred place,” he said. More than 1,000 school children are scheduled to visit Hokule‘a and participate in educational activities during its stop at Puuloa. Hokule‘a will be greeted at Rainbow Bay Marina with traditional Hawaiian protocol and a military welcome. The event is open to the public and
$1 parking will be available at Aloha Stadium. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and water. Hokule‘a will be open for public dockside canoe tours on Sunday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Monday, Feb. 12 through Friday, Feb. 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. On Thursday, Feb. 15 from 5 to 7 p.m., the public is also welcome to attend a Hokule‘a “talk story” event featuring crew and community members who will discuss the significance of Hokule‘a’s visit to the Puuloa to Ewa region. “We want to thank the Puuloa community, Alii Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club, Kapolei Hawaiian Civic Club, Pearl Harbor Hawaiian Civic Club, the U.S. Navy and Kame hameha Schools Ewa Region for inviting Hokule‘a to visit Puuloa to learn more about the great work and rich history in this cultural location and allowing us the opportunity to connect with more schools in this region,” Thompson said. “Hokule‘a’s visit to Puuloa fills our hearts with profound gratitude and love,” said Winston Kalina Lum, Sr., Alii Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club board member and genealogical descendant of the early inhabitants of Aiea, Kalauao and Keehi. “It has been hundreds of years since a voyaging canoe last landed on our shores. As our community works together to preserve our cultural sites and educate our children, the canoe’s presence reminds us that we, too, can bring peace and Aloha to the planet,” he said. For more information, visit www.hokulea.com.
Royal Australian Navy clearance divers were afforded the rare opportunity to see the USS Arizona Memorial from a perspective few people in the world get to experience. As part of integration activities being conducted during the 2018 Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise, Australian divers scuba-dived the wreck of the USS Arizona with the U.S. National Parks Service and Royal Canadian Navy. The USS Arizona Memorial is a World War II gravesite for the 1,177 servicemen killed when the ship was bombed by Imperial Japan on Dec. 7, 1941. The site is recognized as one of the most important war graves in modern American history and U.S. National Parks applies a significant amount of effort to ensure the site remains preserved and protected. The clearance divers were escorted around the sunken wreck by the National Park Service divers who are familiar with the site. Lt. Cmdr. Ryan Post, commanding officer of the Australian clearance diving contingent in Hawaii, said diving the USS Arizona was a surreal experience. “We’ve done the memorial tour from the shore side, and to get down there with that knowledge of what it’s actually all about was just a real honor,” he said. “It’s a once-in-alifetime opportunity and something that we’ll never forget.” To preserve the integrity of the wreck and out of respect for the servicemen who are entombed inside the hull, divers are forbidden
Ford Island historical trail breaks ground See page A-2
Great Aloha Run to include military runners See page B-4
NMCRS drive kickoff event to be held today See page B-5
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See early: ‘Hunter Killer’ See page B-5
Tyndall AFB units move while base recovers See page A-4
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MLB players visit Hawaii enroute to Japan See page B-1
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Celebrating Makahiki Photo by MC2 Melvin J. Gonzalvo
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Pearl Harbor survivor, former Chief Boatswain’s Mate Ray Emory, 97, passed away Aug. 20 in Boise, Idaho. Emory dedicated his life to identifying the remains of hundreds of service members killed on Dec. 7, 1941 and buried as “unknowns”
in Hawaii. He helped identify the remains of more than 100 previously unidentified service members killed on Dec. 7 and buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). On June 19 Emory visited the Pearl Harbor waterfront to see one last time where his ship, USS Honolulu (CL 48), was
berthed Dec. 7, 1941, the day Oahu was attacked. Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, spoke at a ceremony on the pier, with Ray Emory as guest of honor. “Chief Emory fought back that day, manning his machinegun, taking on enemy planes,” Fort said.
“He continued to fight on throughout the war in the Pacific. He and his buddies, with help from the homefront, helped create an unprecedented era of peace, stability and prosperity. Victory at the end of World War II was Ray’s finest hour.” Five hundred and twenty Sailors on the pier and aboard USS O’Kane,
berthed nearby, gave a tribute to the former Navy chief, lining the rails of the ships, forming an honor cordon, saluting and shouting “hip, hip, hooray” to an American hero. Fort added, “When the call came in 1941, Ray Emory and hundreds of thousands of other young Americans responded. Working with Allies and
Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific (fourth from left), and Capt. Marc Delao, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii, commanding officer (fifth from left), paddle to Rainbow Bay Marina during the 17th annual Makahiki Festival, Nov. 3.
partners they fought to create a better world for our grandparents, parents, ourselves and our families. We do not take their sacrifice and commitment for granted. We remember.” Ray, a long-time resident of Hawaii, left for Boise in late June to be with family. A memorial service will be announced by the family in the coming weeks.
MCC Donald W. Randall Navy Region Hawaii Regional Operations Center The annual Makahiki was celebrated at Rainbow Bay Marina, Nov. 3. The Makahiki, or Thanksgiving festival, featured ho‘okupu (gift) presentations, cultural demonstrations and ancient traditional games. The event was free and open to the public. Guests from Native Hawaiian organizations included the Royal Order of Kamehameha, Ali‘i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club, Daughers o f H a w a i ‘ i , N a Wa h i n e H u i O Kamehameha, Aiea Community
Association and Oahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs. The beginning of the Makahiki festival was marked by the arrival of Lono to Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH). Lono, a deified guardian of agriculture, rain, health and peace, arrived via double-hulled canoe paddled by dignitaries. This year’s paddlers included Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific; Capt. Marc R. Delao, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii; Cmdr. Corey Hurd, JBPHH chief staff officer; Cmdr. Blaine Pitkin, JBPHH operations officer.
VETERANS DAY SUNSET CEREMONY
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Navy Public Affairs Element Detachment Hawaii The auditorium was filled with nearly 500 service members for the all-hands call as U.S. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Richard V. Spencer discussed his outline for the Navy within the region at Bloch Arena on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 9. SECNAV shared with the audience that at the top of his efforts are career opportunities stating, “People’s career advancement is our highest priority.” Spencer affirmed that he is directly working with members of Congress to get this initiative approved. During the all-hands call Spencer stressed the importance of maintaining relationships between our international allies and the Navy and Marine Corps. He reiterated that our international allies are an integral part of this relationship and our presence as a nation. The audience asked SECNAV a variety of questions ranging from security, the impending Space Force, sea lanes, and the Navy’s new littoral combat ships (LCS). “We’re going to finish up the LCS plans,” Spencer said. “The LCS offers us an expanse in global operations.” One of the last questions was in regard to the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community’s opportunity to serve. “So long as a person is willing and able, they will have the opportunity to serve,” Spencer said. From Hawaii, Spencer continues his visits throughout the Pacific.
Col. Douglas E. Pierce, commander, 647th Air Base Group, and deputy commander, JBPHH, welcomed Lono to Ke Awa Lau O Pu‘uloa, now known by most simply as Pearl Harbor. “(Military members coming to this event) is an important aspect to our relationship not only with the local population but the native Hawaiian groups as well,” Fort said. “It shows that we’re not just visitors and we don’t just come here to serve; we come here to be members of the community. We come here to be an important aspect of their cultural awareness as well. In fact, we’re very proud at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam,” he added.
Fort added that JBPHH has most recently introduced the Aloha Welcome Academy, a class which introduces incoming Sailors to Hawaii and its culture. Operations Specialist 1st Class Steven Smith, an CNRH reservist supporting the event said the experience was rewarding. The Makahiki festival provided an opportunity for military families and civilians alike to learn and appreciate some of the cultural traditions of native Hawaiians. NAVFAC Hawaii, CNRH and JBPHH coordinated with Kupuna Shad Kane and various other organizations to make this annual Makahiki a success.
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Photo by Australian Army AB Benjamin Johnson and U.s. navy photo by MC1 Arthurgwain L. Marquez
At right, a Sailor listens to Spencer’s response to her question.
Advance screenings See page B-5, B-6
Showing our colors
SECNAV visits Sailors, Marines in Hawaii
Above, Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, speaks to service members during an all-hands call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
JBPHH families see ‘Magnum P.I.’ See page B-4
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from entering the ship. Teams were given specific instructions before entering the water. Post, who dived the wreck, said divers were allowed to shine their dive torches through open portholes in the hull to inspect for degradation. “It was an eerie feeling, knowing that the last people who moved inside the ship were probably close to our age more than 75 years ago,” he said. “Looking through the porthole, I could see ladder bays and bulkheads, and I guess just behind that, the gravesite of any number of brave U.S. servicemen.” The Australian clearance diving contingent at RIMPAC is a mix of clearance divers from both the east and west coasts of Australia, posted to Royal Australian Navy’s Mine Clearance Diving Squadron and Australian Clearance Diving Team Four. The RIMPAC diving contingent comprises Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Underwater Salvage and Expeditionary Reconnaissance elements in Hawaii, with Expeditionary Reconnaissance and Task Group elements embedded with landing forces in southern California. “We’re integrating with the Canadians and U.S. Coast Guard salvage units, and other units are embedding with EOD nations,” Post said. “Cooperation is the key for RIMPAC — we’re here to see other nations’ tactics and procedures, and look at how we can integrate them into our own procedures.”
Dispose unused meds See page B-5
Top, Royal Australian Navy Able Seaman Clearance Diver Benjamin Johnson prepares to dive on the USS Arizona Memorial site in Pearl Harbor as part of the 2018 RIMPAC exercise, July 5. At right, Chief Navy Diver Albert Alejo, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, and a Royal Australian Navy diver examine the hull of the USS Arizona at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the 2018 RIMPAC exercise, July 6.
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waters of Pearl Harbor for the first time on Saturday morning, the crew will pay respects as Hokule‘a sails by significant cultural and historical sites including Halealoha Halemau (Fort Kamehameha Reburial Platform), USS Nevada, Arizona Memorial, Battleship Missouri, Ford Island, USS Utah, and Loko Paaiau fishpond before making the arrival at Rainbow Bay Marina. The crew also will spend a day working with the restoration team at Loko Paaiau fishpond on Feb. 17. The Loko Paaiau fishpond,
Breast cancer awareness run See page B-2
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Hokule‘a to set historic first sail to Pearl Harbor
For the first time in Hokule‘a’s 42-year history, the legendary canoe will sail into the waters of Pearl Harbor and visit the Puuloa region. The crew will be welcomed at Rainbow Bay Marina on Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10 a.m. by the Puuloa community and U.S. Navy who are hosting the canoe. The week-long engagement to follow will include school visits, public dockside tours and a crew talk story event. As part of the Mahalo, Hawaii Sail, the purpose of Hokule‘a’s visit is to bring the canoe to more of Hawaii’s children, honor Pearl Harbor’s ancient culture and history, and to learn about the efforts to restore the area’s cultural sites including Loko Paaiau fishpond. “We welcome the navigators of Hokule‘a. Many are military veterans or have strong family ties to our armed forces,” said Rear Adm. Brian Fort, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. “I have great respect for the courageous navigators of the Polynesian Voyaging Society and for the values they live by: love of the ocean, care for a sustainable environment, appreciation of history and heritage, and commitment to educating the next generation. And I join with the rest of our community in thanking the navigators for sharing their time, talents and wisdom with us and our neighbors at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.” When Hokule‘a enters the
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NOV. 11 — The Battleship Missouri Memorial is hosting its annual Veteran’s Day Sunset Ceremony from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Arthur Glenn At right, U.S. Navy honor guardsmen assigned to Navy Region Hawaii carry the casket of Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Arthur Glenn at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Aug. 21.
PMRF sailors honor veterans The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band performs in the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Kapaa, Nov. 3. The Sailors of Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands regularly participate in community outreach events designed to interact with the local community.
100th Oklahoma Sailor identified Story and photo by MC1 Tyler Thompson DPAA Public Affairs Editor’s note: Pearl Harbor survivor Ray Emory was instrumental in identifying the USS Oklahoma and other unknowns. Crisp white uniforms contrast the verdant green sea of the cemetery. Some of them bear ceremonial rifles while the rest gather under a small awning, standing at perfect attention. A wall of silver-haired veterans render a somber salute, the medals stippling their
hats gleaming under the noonday sun. A family of three sits in the front of the crowd as the white uniforms float a flag-draped casket. On command, six Sailors set the casket in front of a woman and two men. Tw e n t y - o n e g u n s h o t s echo into the distance as the flag is removed from the casket and doubled end-over-end until it becomes a perfect triangle. One of the Sailors takes the folded flag and studies its edges and corners. She kneels before the woman and with a whisper of condolence, places
the flag in her hands. Nearly 75 years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the100th USS Oklahoma Sailor to be identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), was laid to rest Aug. 21. Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Arthur Glenn of Ft. Wayne, Indiana was buried at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl). The USS Oklahoma capsized after multiple torpedo hits during the attack on Pearl Harbor, resulting in the deaths of more than 429 crew
members. Three hundred eighty-eight personnel remained unidentified, including Glenn, and were purposely commingled then buried at Punchbowl until 2015 when DPAA disinterred the 60 caskets to identify the unknown remains. “A promise was made by our nation that we would provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing heroes and return them to their families,” said Kelly McKeague, director of DPAA. “Our agency remains steadfast in completing that task and we are extremely humbled to
provide answers and some solace to the Glenn family.” The Machinist’s Mate’s remains were repatriated to his great niece and nephew, Danielle Myers and Matt Glenn, and a flag was presented to them during the burial. “This funeral isn’t just for my uncle, it’s for all our missing (Sailors),” Myers said. “Knowing that my uncle was honored, and to see these Sailors honor him is special and precious — too precious to put into words.” Arthur Glenn’s name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punch-
bowl, alongside his comrades who are still missing from the Oklahoma. A rosette will be placed next to his name at the memorial to indicate that he has been accounted for. Since disinterring all of the USS Oklahoma unknowns, DPAA and the Armed Forces Medical Examiner System-Armed Forces DNA Identification Laboratory have been painstakingly analyzing the remains using the latest anthropological, dental, and DNA methods and procedures. To date, 158 of these unknowns have been identified.
Story and photo by MC2 Sara B. Sexton Pacific Missile Range Facility Public Affairs
Sailors with USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) stand at parade rest during evening colors, Oct. 13. All flags were displayed aboard Chung-Hoon in honor of the Navy’s 243rd birthday. Photo by dCC Bryce Lim
Sailors assigned to Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) marched through the town of Kapaa, Hawaii, in a parade honoring veterans throughout the nation, Nov. 3. The annual Veterans Day parade hosted by the Kauai Veterans Council along with the Kapaa Business Association, welcomed hundreds of local guests and visitors in downtown Kapaa. “My favorite part of the parade was how many people attended to show their support,” said Lt. Sean Conkle, maintenance officer at PMRF. “I didn’t know what to expect my first time at the parade, but I certainly did not expect hundreds of people to turnout for something as simple as saying thank you to those who serve. It made me appreciate the community we
are surrounded by and a part of every day,” he added. Sailors from PMRF joined the procession with a Seaborne Powered Targets (SEPTAR) motor boat, BQM aerial target. Members from the PMRF fire station accompanied by a Crash, Fire and Rescue tactical firetruck were included in the procession, as well as personnel from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, the Coast Guard, a number of local high school ROTC programs, members from local high school marching bands and other local community organizations. “The parade was a lot of fun,” said Machinist’s Mate 1st Class Dominique Gillings, a Sailor at PMRF. “It was nice seeing all the families there waving the American flag in honor of all of the veterans.” The 2018 parade was also combined with the annual coconut festival craft fair. The fair boasted authentic food vendors featuring local Hawaiian foods. Entertainment at the celebration featured a short program honoring veterans, singers and a hula show.
OAHU VETERANS DAY CEREMONY NOV. 11 — In partnership with the Hawaii World War I Centennial Task Force, this year’s Oahu Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at the War Memorial Natatorium in Waikiki to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the ending of World War I. This year’s event mirrors similar events across the nation under the auspices of the World War I Centennial Commission. The commission was established by the World War I Centennial Commission Act. Plan to attend this ceremony in lieu of the traditional ceremonies held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) and the Kaneohe State Veterans Cemetery. There will be no ceremony this year at either Punchbowl or Kaneohe. For a complete schedule of events, visit https:// dod.hawaii.gov/ovs/main/1112/.
CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU HOLIDAY SCHEDULE NOV. 12 — City and County of Honolulu offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veterans Day. Here are a few things to remember about the city’s holiday schedule:
• Emergency medical, fire, lifeguard, medical examiner, and police services will be available. • TheBus will operate on a state holiday schedule. For route and schedule information, please visit www.thebus.org. • Refuse will be collected and transfer stations, convenience centers, H-POWER, and t h e Wa i m a n a l o G u l c h Sanitary Landfill will be open. • Parks, municipal golf courses, botanical gardens, and the Honolulu Zoo will be open. • The Neal S. Blaisdell Center box office will be closed. • The People’s Open Markets will not be held. • All Satellite City Halls and Driver Licensing Centers will be closed. The following traffic and parking regulations will be in effect: • Motorists are cautioned that parking will be restricted in Lanikai over the three-day holiday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • On-street parking will be free, except for the meters on Kalakaua Avenue along Queen Kapi‘olani Park and metered parking lots. • Traffic lanes will not be coned for contraflow.
LIONS VETERANS DAY PARADE NOV. 12 — The 72nd Wahiawa Lions Veterans Day Parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. at Wahiawa District Park. The parade starts at Ka‘ala Elementary School, which is located on 130 California Avenue.
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COMSUBRON ONE HAS NEW LEADERSHIP
By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griffin, Submarine Force Pacific Public Affairs
Commander, Submarine Squadron One held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan 8. Capt. Richard Seif, commanding officer of Submarine Squadron One, was relieved by Capt. Wesley Bringham. Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, was the guest speaker for the ceremony and commended Seif for his many accomplishments as commodore of Squadron One. “It is one thing to have successful operations and impeccably maintained equipment, but to teach your CO’s how to build and leverage the intangibles that keep our Sailors ready, dedicated, and committed is a true testament to the focus and culture at Submarine Squadron One,” Caudle said. “And that is something that starts at the top.” Caudle also welcomed Bringham back to Pearl Harbor and expressed his confidence in him as the new commander of Submarine Squadron One. “Wes, I know you are passionate about developing future leaders. Therefore, I’m confident that your mentorship as commodore will lead your officers and Sailors to execute countless successful missions in our theaters of operation,” Caudle said. “Who knows, maybe one of those junior officers will follow in your footsteps to become the next Squadron One commander, just as you have.” During the ceremony, Caudle presented Seif with a Legion of Merit Medal for exceptionally meritorious conduct while serving as Commander, Submarine Squadron One from January 2017 until January 2019. Seif took time to thank the officers and Sailors of Squadron One for their hard work and dedication to the submarine force and for their help in making his tour a success. “To my staff, I say thank you,” Seif said. “Thank you for exceeding my expectations, helping boats solve problems before I knew they were problems, training and mentoring your counterparts, and all you did every day to make our boats successful and self-sufficient.” Bringham, who recently served in the office of Chief of Naval Operations, expressed his excitement for being back in Pearl Harbor and the opportunity to lead Squadron One. “The Squadron One boats and staff are such a display of talent,” Bringham said. “We have the best people, the best training, and the best submarines in the world. I look forward to continuing the tradition of excellence in the number one squadron.” For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visit www.csp.navy.mil.
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Capt. Richard Seif, left, is relieved of command by Capt. Wesley Bringham, during the Commander, Submarine Squadron One change of command ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 08.
Capt. Richard Seif, left, is relieved of command by Capt. Wesley Bringham, during the Commander, Submarine Squadron One change of command ceremony on the submarine piers in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 08.
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Chung-Hoon leaves Oman Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Logan C. Kellums , Carrier Strike Group 3 Public Affairs
Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS “Salalah was a very unique place with many things to Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) successfully completed a see and do,” said Yeoman 2nd Class Michael D. Rawles, scheduled port visit to Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2. from Fayetteville, N.C. “The beaches, malls and resorts were all very nice, and they kind of reminded me of the While in port, the Sailors were able to experience the U.S.” culture of Oman and see the sights during tours set up by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). The ship’s MWR program set up tours that included camel rides and a tour of the Frankincense Trail. "Chung-Hoon's Sailors were able to enjoy a muchdeserved port call in a beautiful country,” said Cmdr. “My experience on the camel ride tour was really Brent Jackson, commanding officer, Chung-Hoon. fascinating,” said Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Rebecca Gilbert, from Jacksonville, Fla. “Being able “Salalah's people were incredibly kind, and the scenic to experience another country from atop a camel was mountains surrounding the region are something to great.” marvel. We are very thankful to the people of Oman for taking us in as guests and allowing the crew to enjoy Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area the scenery." of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, Many Sailors enjoyed their time in Salalah by connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through experiencing the local culture and seeing what the city the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke had to offer. points.
U.S. Navy Seaman Aman Pace, from Orangeburg, South Carolina, heaves a line to a tug boat from the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) as the ship pulls out of Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2, 2019. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Mitchell Banis, from Kapolei, Hawaii, heaves a mooring line aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) as the ship pulls out of Salalah, Oman, Jan. 2, 2019. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
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USS CHUNG-HOON SEIZES DRUGS IN GULF
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GULF OF ADEN - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) interdicted a shipment of narcotics aboard a stateless vessel while conducting maritime security operations in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 27. Chung-Hoon’s visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team seized over 11,000 pounds of hashish while conducting a flag verification boarding. “We have been conducting maritime security operations along suspected maritime smuggling routes in order to interdict illicit shipments into Yemen and Somalia,” said U.S. Navy Cmdr. Brent Jackson, commanding officer of Chung-Hoon. “It’s critical in an effort to curb the ongoing shipments of illicit weapons and narcotics. I am grateful that Chung-Hoon was able to play a small part in an ongoing effort to deter and limit these illicit shipments of contraband.” The vessel was determined to be stateless following a flag verification boarding, conducted in accordance with customary international law. The vessel and its crew were allowed to depart once the narcotics were seized. Chung-Hoon is one of the many ships currently conducting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet. Maritime security operations as conducted by the U.S. Navy entail routine patrols to determine pattern of life in the maritime as well as enhance mariner-to-mariner relations. The relationships built as a result allow the U.S. Navy to disrupt the transport of illicit cargo that often funds terrorism and unlawful activities, and also reassures law-abiding mariners in the region. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the central region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. The U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations encompasses nearly 2.5 million square miles of water area and includes the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea and parts of the Indian Ocean. The region is comprised of 20 countries and includes three critical choke points at the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal and the Strait of Bab-al-Mandeb at the southern tip of Yemen.
Members of the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon’s (DDG 93) visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) board a stateless dhow that was transporting 11,000 pounds of illicit drugs in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden, Dec. 27, 2018. Chung-Hoon is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.
USS Chung-Hoon’s (DDG 93) visit, board, search and seizure team (VBSS) board a stateless dhow that was transporting 11,000 pounds of illicit drugs in the international waters of the Gulf of Aden.
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BOUNCE JBPHH hosts war rior care events By Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman, 15th Wing Public Affairs Photos by: Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman, Mass Comunication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki & Erin Huggins
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BACK Resiliency is not a new concept. The idea that developing a person to be mentally, physically, spiritually and socially strong so they can adapt to stressful events in their lives is the basis of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness program. But what happens when even the strongest among us reaches their breaking point? The Air Force Wounded Warrior (AFW2) Program highlights the importance of reaching out for help and building resiliency to hundreds of Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines across Oahu. During the 2019 AF hosted Warrior CARE event at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 7-11, the event included an adaptive sports competition, as well as ambassador workshops and mentorship programs. “One of the objectives of AFW2 is to connect wounded warriors with the services they need to begin healing from their endeavors,” said Bradley Britt, AFW2 support specialist. “Not only do we have the connections to get Airmen in touch with the services that ensure they are getting the best treatment possible, but we also connect Airmen who are in similar situations with each other so they can mentor and help each other build resiliency.” Throughout the week, the Warrior CARE events integrated all support programs into one platform to strengthen mental, physical, spiritual and social well-being of enrolled wounded warriors and their caregivers, while helping others by sharing their stories of resiliency. During an ambassador briefing, two Chief Master Sgts. recounted their stories of recovery and how the connections they made through AFW2 helped them continue serving in their career fields. Chief Master Sgt. Neil Jones, Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal operational training and exercise program manager, assigned to Tyndall Air Force Base, was deployed when he lost two members of his team. “I was the kind of person who was continuing to hide things, like a football player who suffered a concussion and asks to be put back into the game, even thought they’re not ready to go back in,” said Jones. “As an Airman, someone who has been training for it their entire life, it was no different.” Several years ago, Jones deployed with five members of his unit, including his best friend. Unfortunately, his friend died while on a mission. But the mission didn’t stop when after they sent Jones’ friend home.
“You don’t go through the grieving process when you’re down range,” Jones said. “You pick up and keep moving out, and that’s what we did.” A month later, Jones lost another Airman during a patrol mission. But again, Jones continued the mission. Once home, the burden of the deployment began to affect him. “I kept pushing everything I was feeling down and focused on training, and that was a huge mistake because it started to weigh heavily on me,” Jones said. “Mentally, physically, emotionally, it was tearing me apart, but I kept hiding it because I didn’t want to be booted out.” It wasn’t until Jones was flagged by AFW2 that things started to turn around and he was able to begin to heal. “AFW2 stepped in and have been a part of every single appointment, every person I’ve seen, to make sure I am getting the care I need,” Jones said. “It has made me a better father, a better friend, a better husband, and a better man in blue. The best thing is I was not forced to stop serving in the job that I love doing.” The AFW2 Program works hand-in-hand with the Air Force Survivor Assistance Program, Airman & Family Readiness Centers and the Air Force Medical Service, connecting Airmen and their families with services they need to recover and either return to duty or transition into civilian life. For Chief Master Sgt. Dwight Tucker, 673rd Mission Support Group superintendent from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, it was an unexpected illness that tested his resiliency. “In June 2017, I was the happiest guy in the world,” Tucker said. “Everything was going right, my career was blooming as I had just been hired as the mission support group superintendent, and things were going well. But on June 14, my life took a dramatic change.” On June 14, 2017, Tucker went to the medical group for a routine procedure, an upper gastrointestinal series. Everything turned out well and Tucker received the all clear to resume his normal diet and activities. But later that evening Tucker did not feel well, and started having stomach cramps. 9
Soon after the cramps began, Tucker began throwing up blood. Thinking it might be internal bleeding from the procedure, Tucker went to the emergency room. After three days in the intensive care unit, the doctor told him the one thing no one wants to hear. “The doctor pulled my wife aside because he didn’t want to talk in front of me, but I overheard and he asked her if I had any immediate family nearby,” Tucker said. “My father and mother lived nearby, so my wife said yes, and that’s when the doctor told her to call them because I had about three days to live.” Unable to get a diagnosis at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, the medical staff decided to send Tucker to the local hospital. “As a chief, I’m a bad patient,” Tucker said. “I wanted to control things, to get things done, and I didn’t like waiting for things to happen. Despite rank and position, life happens and you have no control over what happens.” While in the hospital, the medical staff decided to put him in a medically induced coma for two weeks. When he awoke, Tucker was diagnosed with necrotizing pancreatitis and he found out that his mother had died. “I was already messed up mentally from everything that I was going through,” Tucker said. “But finding out that my mom had passed, messed me up even more. I felt like my entire world was collapsing around me. My mind took over and I began to question everything about myself.” While Tucker’s wife was attending his mother’s funeral in Florida, Tucker found out he was being medically evacuated to Seattle, Wash. “They had the air evac waiting to take me to Seattle, and I told them ‘I can’t go without my wife’,” Tucker said. “But they told me I had to go.” That’s when the AFW2 Program stepped in to help take care of Tucker’s wife. “Before I knew what had happened, the AFW2 Program had already coordinated my wife’s transportation from Eglin Air Force base to Seattle,” Tucker said. The AFW2 Program’s goal is to provide well-coordinated & personalized support to wounded, ill or injured total force recovering service members and their families. “Last April I went to an AFW2 event and that’s when I started healing,” Tucker said. “One of the biggest things I’ve learned from the AFW2 Program is that healing starts with connecting. Once I began connecting with others I began to understand a little bit more about myself.” The stories these wounded warriors shared brought to light that even sometimes the strongest among us can struggle with resiliency and need a little extra support to heal. For more information about the AFW2 Program, please visit www.woundedwarrior.af.mil. 10
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HN Max Cravet Naval Health Clinic Hawaii
How will you achieve your fitness goals for the New Year? Photos submitted by Anna Marie General
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HM3 Jamie Bautista Naval Health Clinic Hawaii
“Making very small life choices when it comes to nutrition and to “As a personal trainer at the gym, I stay motivated to be a good role come up with an exercise plan. Small changes is key to making model for my clients. I also compete in bodybuilding shows which things more attainable for the new year.” allows me to continue to achieve my fitness goals.”
“I find someone who has similar goals to me and we work together. Me and my girlfriend shop in the commissary together, make our own meals while maintaining our exercise Monday through Friday.”
Navy Announces Advancement Policy Updates Final Multiple Score Changes Benefit Top Performers From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Navy announced changes to the current enlisted advancement Final Multiple Score (FMS) calculation process beginning with the spring 2019 Active Duty and Selected Reserve (SELRES) advancement cycles, with the goal of rewarding Sailors demonstrating sustained superior performance. Detailed in NAVADMIN 312/18, released December 20, the FMS changes include updates to the computation process of the Performance Mark Average (PMA), reduction of the number of cycles for Pass Not Advanced (PNA) points, changes to the Service in Paygrade (SIPG) factor, and the discontinuation of Individual Augmentee (IA) Points. “We are changing the focus of the FMS to better manage our talent, minimize the benefits of longevity and reward our top performers,” said Capt. Angela Katson, branch head of Enlisted Force Shaping Plans and Policies (OPNAV 132). “This is in line with CNP’s rating modernization efforts and our Sailor 2025 talent management initiatives.” Rating modernization supports Sailor 2025 initiatives that have the goals of redefining career fields, improving talent management and the detailing process, offering more career choices, and expanding professional development opportunities. These Sailor 2025 initiatives are intended to increase Fleet readiness, sustainability, and fit.
PNA points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will continue to be added when the FMS is computed and points will continue to be awarded for the top 25 percent of eligible candidates to allow first time test takers an opportunity to compete on a more equal level. PNA points will only accumulate for the 3 previous advancement cycles - a maximum of 9 points. Current PNA points from previous cycles will be retained. Experience will continue to be rewarded for E-4 through E-6 candidates. SIPG factor points for E-4 through E-6 candidates will continue to be added when the FMS is calculated. The SIPG factor will be changed by dividing SIPG by 5 for a maximum of 2 points. Based on current operational requirements, the policy regarding IA points has changed. IA points will no longer be awarded or factored into the FMS score for E-4 through E-6 candidates. All of these changes to the FMS will be effective for E-4 through E-6 SELRES candidates in the February 2019 cycle (Cycle 104) and for E-4 through E-6 Active-Duty, Full Time Support (FTS) and Canvasser Recruiter (CANREC) candidates in the March 2019 cycle (Cycle 243). The E-7 FMS will be updated for Active-Duty, FTS and CANREC chief petty officer candidates beginning with the January 2020 NWAE (Cycle 246) and the February 2020 SELRES E-7 Cycle 106.
The change to policy regarding PMA for E-6 and E-7 candidates is that the Individual Trait Average (ITA) and Reporting Senior’s Cumulative Average (RSCA) will be used to determine RSCA PMA for Sailors competing for advancement to E-6 and E-7. The NAVADMIN provides guidance for the revised PMA computation, in addition to specific steps and examples.
Any Sailor who is competing for advancement in a past cycle will be scored with the FMS computation used during the missed cycle. For example, Sailors who were unable to take an earlier exam or missed an exam while deployed to an approved operational area, or Sailors who missed an exam through no fault of their own with an approved exception-to-policy request or Board for Correction of Naval Records petition.
“To facilitate RSCA PMA calculations, ITA and RSCA spreadsheets will be posted on the Navy Enlisted Advancement System website and Navy Personnel Command’s advancement page,” said Naval Education and Training Professional Development Center (NETPDC) Command Master Chief, Master Chief Electronics Technician, Nuclear Power (SS) Gregory Prichard. “An automated RSCA PMA calculation solution should be available for the fall advancement cycles.”
Details of the new FMS calculations can be found in NAVADMIN 312/18, available at www.npc.navy.mil. For questions about the new FMS, contact MyNavy Career Center: 833-330-6622 or askmncc@navy.mil.
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DDG 88 NEW SKIPPER
Cmdr. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), piped aboard at the ship’s Change of Command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 4. Giovannelli relieved Cmdr. Allen L. Maxwell as the 12th commanding officer of the Preble.
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Cmdr. Leonardo Giovannelli, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88), is pinned by his father during his change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Jan. 4. Giovannelli relieved Cmdr. Allen L. Maxwell as the 12th commanding officer of the Preble.
Story and photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Allen McNair
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mdr. Leonardo Giovannelli relieved mdr. Allen Maxwell as commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Preble (DDG 88) during a change of command ceremony pierside at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 4.
Giovannelli takes over as the 12th commanding officer of Preble, after previously serving as the executive officer. After reading his orders and receiving his at-sea command pin, Giovannelli addressed the guests and crew for the first time as commanding officer. “I’m truly honored and humbled to assume command of such an amazing crew and ship,” said Giovannelli. “Commodore (Ring), thank you for your support and leadership you’ve provided Preble. You’ve always gone out of your way to make sure we have everything we need for mission accomplishment. To the crew: you are an amazing group of hardworking individuals. You truly are the best crew and best ship in the Navy, and I know you are ready for any challenge we may face. I am honored to be your commanding officer and look forward to all the great adventures we have ahead of us. Commodore, the Preble is ready to fight and ready to win.” Preble is the sixth ship in the U.S. Navy named in honor of Commodore Edward Preble. Preble is capable of fulfilling multimission duties in support of carrier battle groups, expeditionary strike groups and surface action groups, including air, surface and undersea warfare. 13
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU Story and photo by Anna Marie General
The holiday hustle is over. Now that 2019 is here, sticking to your “NOFFS (Navy Operational Fitness and Fueling System) is a functional New Year’s resolution is always a challenge especially when it comes training system that mimics the operational warfighter like the pushto fitness and eating right. Often times we make resolutions but pull-carry that a Sailor does on a day-in and day-out basis so they are sometimes we have a habit of breaking them. more prepared for their job. Our goal is to facilitate more of these programs,” McFarland said. According to a survey on statista.com, eating healthier and getting more exercise were the most common New Year’s resolutions in 2018. NOFFS provides the Navy with a “best in class” physical fitness and nutrition performance resource that provides guidance to Sailors and During this time of year, many people make resolutions ranging Navy health and fitness professionals. from losing weight, saving money, getting more sleep, reading more and to quit smoking, to name a few. “Last year we had a NOFFS contract associated with 11 courses that were facilitated by four instructors between the Navy regions Tina Iha, fitness specialist at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Southwest, Hawaii, Mid Atlantic and Europe-Africa,” Mcfarland said. (JBPHH) Fitness Center shares her advice on steps to stick to a “The cost of those 11 courses would have been $363,000, but we actually fitness resolution. paid $30,000 for the instructors, which included the travel. We saved $325,000 for the government by educating ourselves and teaching “I always say new body, new you, new year,” Iha said. “Take baby the baseline courses to provide the important benefits of NOFFS,” he steps. When you take baby steps, you basically don’t feel like you’re added. going over what your body can take. We make sure we show them modifications so they don’t feel like ‘oh I can’t do it’. Start with the “We are giving fitness and nutrition tools to enhance the warfighter basics and gradually move up to advance.” so that they have these tools to stay in shape not only on ships or submarines, but when they are forward deployed somewhere that they The JBPHH Fitness Center has a new program for 2019 called have basically a mini gym. By providing these tools, we are actually Warrior Zone, a place to help patrons get comfortable with using a getting them more prepared for the battlefield,” Mcfarland said. workout machine or equipment. Among the many fitness programs offered at the JBPHH Fitness “Whether you don’t know how to work a machine or an equipment, Center, Zumba and Yoga have been the most popular fitness programs we have a class for everyone whether for active duty or military patrons enjoy. spouses,” Iha adds. “A lot of our military service members realize they need more yoga Mark McFarland, regional fitness training director at JBPHH because of so much stress they go through in their jobs. With our Fitness Center highlights the importance of one of their Navy fitness yoga classes they feel more calm and more at ease. And they have the programs. flexibility to just be free,” Iha said. 14
TRX, also known as total resistance exercise, is another program offered which provides functional suspension training. You can take a band and hook it up to a tree or you can also take it to the beach to get a workout. Whether it is lower body or upper body, everything is functional using your body weight. “The purpose is to help them gain strength naturally and safely,” Iha said. “It helps them with flexibility, and it helps them keep the confidence they need to progress.” An Airman who just moved to Hawaii two months ago shared her experience about the TRX program. “I took TRX classes before we moved to Hawaii and (since then) I’ve been to this class regularly. I like that it is a full body workout and it doesn’t require any other equipment besides the TRX bands,” said Senior Airman Jemma Johns, a medical technician from 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron. “I like this class because the instructor incorporates other equipment as well as TRX. And with this, we also do a workout or exercise that targets all the muscle parts.” With small changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle, there are many ways to start the New Year right. “Consistency and preparation are two words I would advise. The key is to be consistent and exercise. One big tip for the New Year is to get 30 minutes a day of cardio, two cups of leafy greens daily and a minimum of two days of strength training. While we all have busy lifestyles, any activity is good activity. Consistent activity is key,” Mcfarland said.
Movie Showtimes Youth Sports registrations
CNP Career Development Symposium
Now to Jan. 31 – The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam MWR Youth Sports office is accepting registration for youth volleyball, flag football, track and field, and spring cheerleading. For more information, call 473-0789 or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.
Jan. 16 and 17 – Vice Adm. Robert Burke, chief of Naval Personnel, will host a MyNavy Career Development Symposium at Sharkey Theater Jan. 16 and 17. On Jan. 16, the symposium is open to paygrades E-6 and senior and Jan. 17 is open to paygrades E-5 and junior. This symposium aims to empower Sailors with the knowledge and tools they need to successfully manage their career.
Sign up for Toughest Warriors Now to Feb. 4 - Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) is looking for the toughest team on the base. Pick your 6-person team to represent your command (JBPHH only) and see if they can best the others in mental and physical challenges from March 4 to 8. Limit one team per command, active duty only. Registration deadline is Feb. 4. Sign up at Hickam Fitness Center.
TRX suspension training
Kaiaka bike and hike Jan. 19 - This is a new tour offered by the JBPHH MWR Outdoor Adventure Center from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a 3.5-mile bike ride around the North Shore and see majestic views, before doing a 1.5 mile hike on the Kealia Trail. Cost is $35 and includes transportation and bikes. Deadline to sign up is Jan. 17. For more information, call 473-1198.
Free Golf Clinic
Jan. 14 – Learn proper form and technique, balance, core strength and functional training at the Hickam Memorial Fitness Center from 11:30 Jan. 19 - Tee off at the Barbers Point Golf Course from 10 to 11 a.m. Get a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TRX integrates strength and balance into a dynamic a free introduction to the game of golf. For more information, call 682movement using body weight exercises. For more information, call 448- 1911. 2214 or visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.
Green Card/Immigration and Naturalization
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Jan. 21, Jan. 23 – An annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration parade and rally from Magic Island to Kapiolani park will be held Jan. 21 from 7:30 a.m. The Joint Force Diversity Committee is hosting an event Jan. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Sharkey Theater. This year’s theme is “remember! Celebrate! Act! A Day On, Not A Day Off!” A special meal will follow at the Silver Dolphin Bistro from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Jan. 15 - The Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) in partnership with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services presents an immigration information workshop at the Pearl Harbor MFSC from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and Naturalization from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.. This class will provide step-by-step instructions and help you understand and navigate the U.S. citizen immigration application process. For more information, call 474Meet professional surfer Jamie O’Brien 1999. Jan. 22 – The Navy Exchange (NEX) will host a meet-and-greet with local Conflict Resolution surfing celebrity, Jamie O’Brien from noon to 2 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Jan. 15 - Learn how to prevent conflict from escalating and how to work NEX. This event is free and open to authorized patrons only. A 100 with others to solve problems. This workshop is scheduled from 1 to 3 percent ID check will be in effect. For more information, call 423-3287. p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Military and Family Support Center. For more Mighty Mo’s 75 years of living history information, call 474-1999. Jan. 26 – The Battleship Missouri Memorial will celebrate “75 years of New moms and dads living history” on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. to commemorate Jan. 16 – New and soon-to-be parents will learn about the roles, the Mighty Mo’s first launch in 1944 and the 20th anniversary as a living responsibilities, demands and joys of being parents. This session will be educational maritime monument at Pearl Harbor. Admission is free to held Jan. 16 at Hickam Military & Family Support Center from 5 to 8 p.m. military and Hawaii residents. Shuttle service from the Pearl Harbor For more information, call 474-1999. Visitor Center will be provided for those without base access. For more information, call 455-1600.
*Movie schedules are subject to change
Sharkey Theater FRIDAY – Jan. 11 7 p.m. – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) SATURDAY – Jan. 12 2:30 p.m. – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) 5:10 p.m. – Mortal Engines (PG-13) 7:50 p.m. – The Possession of Hannah Grace (R) SUNDAY – Jan. 13 1:30 p.m. – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (3D) (PG) 4 p.m. – Ralph breaks the internet (3D) (PG) 6:20 p.m. – The Mule (R) THURSDAY – Jan. 17 7 p.m. – The Mule (R) FRIDAY – Jan. 18 7 p.m. – Aquaman (PG-13) SATURDAY – Jan. 19 2:30 p.m. – Mary Poppins returns (PG) 5:20 p.m. – Aquaman (3D) (PG-13) 8:10 p.m. – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (PG) SUNDAY – Jan. 20 1:30 p.m. – Mary Poppins returns (PG) 4 p.m. – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (3D) (PG) 6:20 p.m. – Aquaman (PG-13) THURSDAY – Jan. 24 7 p.m. – Aquaman (3D) (PG-13)
Hickam Memorial Theater FRIDAY – Jan. 11 7 p.m. – Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (PG) SATURDAY – Jan. 12 3 p.m. – Ralph breaks the internet (PG) 6 p.m. – Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (PG) SUNDAY – Jan. 13 2 p.m. – Ralph breaks the internet (PG) 4:30 p.m. – Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (PG) THURSDAY – Jan. 17 6:30 p.m. – Mortal Engines (PG-13) FRIDAY – Jan. 18 7 p.m. – Aquaman (PG-13) SATURDAY – Jan. 19 3 p.m. – Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (PG) 6 p.m. – Aquaman (PG-13) SUNDAY – Jan. 20 2 p.m. – Spider-Man into the Spider-Verse (PG) 4:30 p.m. – Aquaman (PG-13) THURSDAY – Jan. 24 6:30 p.m. – Second Act (PG-13) 15
