Hookele - February 25, 2019 (Pearl Harbor-Hickam Magazine) by Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

INSIDE: ESSEX ARG visits Hawaii COMSUBPAC Change of Command B-52s lead joint training ops over Hawaiian Islands

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Contents 3 JBPHH, 15th Med Group opens lactation room 5 B-52s conduct joint training 6 F-22 groundbreaking

7-8 COMMANDER NAVY REGION HAWAII

REAR ADM. BRIAN P. FORT

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM COMMANDER

Essex Amphiphious Readiness Group Visits Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

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

CHUCK ANTHONY

COMSUBPAC Change of command 9-10 Launa’ole awards 12 Gold Star run 13 Community calendar 14

EDITOR

ANNA MARIE GENERAL

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

MANAGING EDITOR

MC1 CORWIN COLBERT HO’OKELE STAFF:

ERIN HUGGINS MC2 CHARLES OKI STAFF SGT. JASMONET JACKSON HELEN ZUKERAN DAVID UNDERWOOD Ho‘okele is a free unofficial publication. All editorial content is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the staff of the Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Office: 850 Ticonderoga, Suite 110, JBPHH, Hawaii, 96860-4884. Telephone: (808) 473-2888; fax (808) 473-2876; e-mail address: newspaperjbphh@gmail.com World Wide Web address: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/Hawaii/. This is an authorized publication primarily for members of the uniformed military services and their families in Hawaii. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, and the military branch of services and do not imply endorsement thereof. A Hui Hou! 2

A USS Halsey Sailor conducts a tactical manuever during a small arms and crew weapons qualiﬁcation on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Photo by USS Halsey Public Aﬀairs

Honoring the legacy of ‘Dorie’ Miller (Editor’s Note: The housing area at Doris Miller Park community at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam was named in honor of Doris ‘Dorie’ Miller.) By CNRH Public Aﬀairs

In honor of African-American/Black History Month, we honor the legacy of Mess Attendant 3rd Class Doris “Dorie” Miller, a shipboard cook who rose to hero status during the attack on Pearl Harbor in Dec. 7, 1941. He was the ﬁrst African-American to be awarded the Navy Cross for his bravery.

forced changes. So what did Miller do? It was Jan. 2, 1940 when Miller was stationed at Pearl Harbor aboard the USS West Virginia (BB-48). After a month of temporary duty aboard USS Nevada (BB-36) on July of that year at Second Battery Gunnery School, he returned to the West Virginia on August and served on that battleship until that fateful day.

Born in Waco, Texas in October 1919, Miller worked on his father’s farm before enlisting in the U.S. Navy as a mess attendant in September 1939 with a desire to travel and provide support On the morning of the attack on Pearl Harbor for his family. on Dec. 7, 1941, the alarm for general quarters sounded as Miller was doing laundry below Prior to and even during World War II, mess deck. Immediately, Miller headed for his battle attendants were relegated to laundry detail, station, the anti-aircraft battery magazine cooking meals, swabbing the deck and shining amidship, only to discover that torpedo officers’ shoes. damage had wrecked it, according to Naval While the support functions the mess attendants History and Heritage Command. provided then—and by extension the things our With his physical strength, he went on deck culinary specialists do today—have mission and carried his fellow wounded Sailors to impacts, “mess-men” safety. Among those he attended to was the were not allowed to ship’s commander, Capt. Mervyn S. Bennion, be direct warfighters. who was mortally wounded. In a fight, they carried ammunition and they Despite any formal training, Miller then took control of a .50-caliber anti-aircraft carried the wounded machine gun until he ran out of ammunition and was ordered to abandon ship. to medical care. They also carried the weight Because of Miller’s actions, he was commended by the Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox on April 1, 1942. of discrimination and segregation—separate He was later presented with the Navy Cross by Adm. Chester W. Nimitz aboard and unequal. USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor on May 27, 1942 for his bravery and heroism aboard the USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the attack on Pearl Harbor However, the in World War II. pressures of wartime Mess Attendant 3rd Class Doris “Dorie” Miller talks with three other sailors and a civilian, during his visit to the Naval Training Station, Great Lakes, Illinois, 7 January 1943. He is wearing the Navy Cross medal, awarded for heroism during the Pearl Harbor Attack, December 7, 1941. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

on manpower resources, the heroic examples of Miller and the willingness of thousands of patriotic men to participate in the war eﬀort gradually

Miller was an inspiration for all U.S. Navy Sailors and all Americans. Today, his legacy lives on at the Doris Miller Park housing at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam. A bronze commemorative plaque dedicated by the Alpha Kappa Sorority on Oct. 11, 1991 is located at the housing community in his honor. To read more about Doris “Dorie” Miller, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command at https://www.history.navy.mil/

Mess Attendant 3rd Class Doris “Dorie” Miller receives the Navy Cross from Adm. Chester W. Nimitz, at an awards ceremony held on the ﬂight deck of USS Enterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor May 27, 1942. The medal was awarded for heroism on board USS West Virginia (BB-48) during the Pearl Harbor Attack, 7 December 1941. Oﬃcial U.S. Navy Photograph, now in the collections of the National Archives.

Cultural tradition honors mutual respect, trust

Rear Adm. Brian Fort, left, Commander, Navy Region Hawaii, performs a honi greeting with Kehaulani Lum, president of the Ali’i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club at the Pearlridge Shopping Center during the blessing of the Wai Makai building. The Heritage Center features artwork by native Hawaiian artist Harinani Orme incorporating the Loko Pa’aiau ﬁsh pond at McGrew Point Navy housing area. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki)

15th Medical Group, JBPHH opens lactation room for breastfeeding moms By 15th Medical Group staff

Mothers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam now have a new location to privately and comfortably breastfeed or pump. The 15th Medical Group recently held a ribboncutting ceremony Feb. 1 to commemorate the opening of the new lactation room. The room opened in October, and the response has been very positive. “I think it’s wonderful that there is a lactation room,” said Senior Airman Sarah Phillips, 15th Medical Operations Squadron women’s health technician. “I know that in a lot of work centers, women don’t have access to a dedicated space to pump. I feel lucky that this room is available for me so I can pump in a comfortable, private space and then get back to work.” According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), breastfeeding is the best way to provide a child with the nutrients they need, while decreasing both long and short-term health risks for mother and baby. The AAP recommends that infants be breastfed exclusively for the ﬁrst six months and then continue to be breastfed, along with introducing complimentary foods, until they are one year or older. The lactation room is located at the 15th Medical Group in A wing, room A109 next to the pharmacy. It is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and is closed on training days or oﬃcial holidays. There is a massage chair, a TV, as well as a small refrigerator available to store labeled milk until the end of the day. “Opening the lactation room in the 15th Medical Group is a small way to demonstrate our commitment to moms and families here on JBPHH,” said Col. Kara Gormont, 15th Medical Group commander.

Capt. Christine Melch, 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron advanced general dentist, and Senior Airman Maryan Spencer, 15th Medical Support Squadron, logistics specialist, cut a ribbon to commemorate the opening of the new lactation room at the Hickam Clinic, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Feb. 1. The lactation room gives Airmen and their families a safe and inviting location to feed their children or pump. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman)

B-52s lead joint training across Hawaiian Islands

Story by PACAF Public Affairs Photos by Senior Airman Christopher Quail

Air and ground force elements came together across the Hawaiian Islands last week to jointly participate in close air support (CAS) training with U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Conducted in Feb. 11 and 13, the training involved U.S. Air Force joint terminal air controllers, the bombers and A-10 Thunderbolt IIs, along with U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z helicopters and U.S. Army forward observers operating on Oahu and Hawaii’s Pohakuloa Training Area. In addition to strengthening the skills of the Airmen, Marines and Soldiers in the ﬁeld and sky, the missions tested Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s 613th Air Operations Center’s (AOC) ability to command and control joint forces over a large geographic distance.

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, sits on the ﬂightline at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan. 15. The bombers from Minot will assume responsibility for the U.S. Indo-Paciﬁc Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.

U.S. Air Force and Joint Forces a realistic, multi-domain approach to tackle complex and emerging challenges.”

The bombers flew to the Hawaiian Islands from Guam as part of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence initiative. In addition to increasing the capabilities of the “These are dynamic missions with aircrew, these sorties demonstrate U.S. Indomultiple, unique moving parts,” Pacific Command’s ability to mitigate the said Col. Jason Rueschhoff, 613th geographical challenges of distance unique to AOC commander. “It is a testament the Indo-Pacific region. to the professionalism and skill of our joint AOC warriors that they “The integration of the B-52 into this exercise orchestrate all of these forces creates training opportunities for everyone together from an initial planning involved,” said Maj. Christopher “DASH” Curtis, cell to the operations floor for 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) liaison execution. This training enabled officer. “The B-52 brings unique capabilities

to the CAS fight. Flying a long duration sortie across the Pacific to deliver weapons in a CAS scenario highlights just one of those capabilities. This exercise provides an effective training environment for the Bomber Barons but maybe more importantly it demonstrates the unique capability of the B-52 to deliver effects anywhere at any time.” The 23rd EBS is currently deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations, which have been ongoing since March 2004. This recent mission is consistent with international law and United States’ long-standing commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Air Defense Mission breaks ground on new facility Story and photo by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco, 154th Wing Public Affairs

Team Hickam ushered in a new era of air defense during a ground-breaking ceremony for the new F-22 Aerospace Control Alert [ACA] Facility, Feb. 14 at Joint Base Pearl-Harbor Hickam. Representatives from Paciﬁc Air Forces, 154th Wing and 15th Wing, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers gathered for a traditional Hawaiian blessing performed by Kahu Kelekona Bishaw. Included were seven groundbreaking o’o sticks used in traditional Hawaiian ceremonies. “The milo wood bowl and the o’o sticks keeps us connected to the aina (land),” said Bishaw, “In old Hawaii, o’o stick was the multi-purpose tool for farmers. It was used to dig, harvest and to protect.” The current building was built in 1958 and it will be torn down once the new facility comes online. The new facility will continue to support the ACA mission which is carried out by pilots, maintainers, and weapons crews. They are on call 24/7, ready to respond at a moments notice against air threats to the Hawaiian Islands. “The new alert shack has been a long time coming,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Woodrow, Commander, 154th Wing. “The old alert shack hasn’t been updated much from 1958. We owe it to our service members to build something worthy for the mission Team Hickam is going to perform.”

Diverse VIEWS

Raymond Kalawe N4 (Logistics/Supply) “I try to buy things that are cheaper that do the same job.”

Representatives from Paciﬁc Air Forces, 154th Wing, 15th Wing, Air Force Civil Engineer Center, and the United States Army Corps of Engineers participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new F-22 Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) Facility Feb. 14 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Team Hickam consists of Hawaii Air National Guardsmen and activeduty service members. This unit is one of several ACA sites around the country, which provides a national network of combat aircraft capable of activating at any time under any weather condition in response to airborne threats to national airspace.

Military Saves Week is from Feb. 25 to March 1. What is one way that you save money? Submitted by Helen Zukeran and David D. Underwood, Jr.

Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Tech. Sgt. Stevie Plemen Lester Williams 392nd Intelligence Squadron Chaplain Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) “I have a couple CD accounts.”

“Shop in bulk at Costco.”

S AY N O toDRONES ON JBPHH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES

Tech. Sgt. Juan Munoz 15th Maintenance Squadron

“Establish automatic allotments into savings or retirement plan. What you can’t see you can’t spend!”

Essex ARG Visits Hawaii Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Chandler Harrell

ABOVE: USS Anchorage (LPD 23) enters the Pearl Harbor channel. Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Corwin M. Colbert

The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), other ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) visited Pearl Harbor Feb. 18-20. “Pearl Harbor is rich in military history and its strategic location places it center stage in the Pacific,” said Capt. Gerald Olin, commander, Amphibious Squadron One. “ The harbors and bases the Navy uses here are among the very best in the world and help ensure that naval forces in the Pacific are trained and ready to respond to any contingency. We are glad to have an opportunity to visit this wonderful port and help strengthen the Navy’s iron-clad relationship with Hawaii.” Upon arrival to Pearl Harbor, the crew manned the rails and rendered honors to the fallen when passing the USS Arizona Memorial. “It’s important not to lose sight of our history,” said Essex Command Master Chief Matthew Danforth. “It’s a somber reminder of the cost of freedom. Even now, we give our thanks to those who join us in our fight to keep our families, friends and countrymen safe.” While in Hawaii, Sailors and Marines had a chance to enjoy and explore the island of Oahu. Additionally, the ships brought aboard friends and family members, known as “tigers.” During the Tiger Cruise, Sailors and Marines will have the chance to show their “tigers” what life aboard a Navy ship is like.

Sailor salute the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial while manning the rails of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as it pulls into Pearl Harbor during a deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong and ﬂexible force equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Roland Franklin)

“I’m personally very excited at the opportunity to show our family and friends what life at sea is all about,” said Capt. Brian Mutty, Essex’s commanding oﬃcer. “It’s a great opportunity to showcase our incredible Sailors and the crucial missions they execute.” During their deployment the Navy, Marine Corps team participated in amphibious exercises with partner nations in the 6th, 7th and 5th Fleets’ areas of operation. Additionally, this deployment marked the ﬁrst time the F-35B, Lightning II conducted combat operations in the Central Command area of responsibility. “We set out to strengthen partnerships with our allies and demonstrate our combat capabilities,” said Olin. “The Sailors and Marines of the ARG worked hard as a team to make this successful.” The Essex ARG includes the Essex, San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). The 13th MEU, Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 1 and the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21 are also embarked aboard the ships.

Sailors and Marines man the rails of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) as it pulls into Pearl Harbor during a deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/MEU team is a strong and ﬂexible force equipped and scalable to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Freeman)

Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet held a change of command Adm. John C. Aquilino commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet was the guest speaker ceremony at the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor- of the ceremony. Hickam, Feb. 21. “Sound leadership is easy to talk about but it is quite another thing to Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse relieved Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle as execute, and for the past year and a half Daryl [Caudle] has been dedicated COMSUBPAC and commander, Task Force 134. to the men and women who serve with him,” said Aquilino. Caudle assumed command in September 2017 and oversaw 60 percent Aquilino also commended Caudle for his successful tour leading the Pacific of the entire U.S. Navy Submarine Force. This included oversight of the Submarine Force and increasing its combat readiness resulting in Caudle nation’s ballistic missile submarine fleet operating in the Pacific on behalf receiving a Legion of Merit medal for his exceptionally meritorious service. of U.S. Strategic Command Commander Air Force General John E. Hyten. Caudle is slated to assume duties as the vice director for Strategy, Plans and “We are blessed with extraordinary levels of talent across our Force,” said Policy, at the Joint Staff in Washington D.C. Caudle. “With such a large talent pool in our Navy, it makes it all the more As Converse assumed command, he thanked Caudle for a smooth turnover impressive that our nation’s submariners are truly the best of the best.” and for leaving him with an experienced staff ready to take on new undersea During his tour, Caudle guided the Pacific Submarine Force through challenges. 19 attack and guided missile submarine deployments and 26 strategic “Over the past two decades we’ve pivoted our Navy’s forces to the Pacific, deterrent patrols in support of combatant commands. and now we’re forging a Navy that is laser-focused on the great power Caudle praised the submarine force and lauded their ability to accomplish competition on the high seas,” said Converse. “This is going to require a their complex mission. clear, shared vision of how we will fight today in the undersea domain, and what that fight will look like in the next 10 years.” “To execute a strategy with so many challenging goals, supporting objectives, and end states that span across so many areas of responsibility, The Pacific submarine force provides anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface it takes countless talented and dedicated people who are committed to ship warfare, precision land strike, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance excellence,” said Caudle. “When a commander is supported by so many and early warning and special warfare capabilities to U.S. Pacific Command talented individuals, it’s impossible within a short period of time to say and strategic deterrence capabilities to U.S. Strategic Command. thank you to each of them with sufficient meaning and gratitude.”

Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet, Salutes during the COMSUBPAC change of command ceremony

Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet, awards Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet, the Legion of Merit.

Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet (COMSUBPAC) delivers remarks during the COMSUBPAC change of command ceremony

Paciﬁc Submarine Force Holds Change of Command Story by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Hinton Photos by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shaun Griﬃn

Rear Adm. Blake Converse, right, relieves Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, left, as the commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet during a change of command ceremony aboard the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam as Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander, U.S. Paciﬁc Fleet looks on..

Top performers recognized at 2018 Launa’ole Awards Story and photos by Senior Airman John Linzmeier, 154th Wing Public Aﬀairs

The Hawaii Air National Guard’s top-performing Airmen and units were cheered on by a roaring audience on Feb. 10, during the 2018 Launa’ole Award ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Dignitaries, family members and friends packed into the Hickam Oﬃcers’ Club to show support for the nominees and congratulate the winners for their exceptional achievements over the past year. During the opening remarks, Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Woodrow, 154th Wing commander, shared his appreciation for the accomplishments of the nominees and the wing-at-large. He also introduced the audience to the perpetual Kaleo Nui Award, which is presented to the unit which demonstrates the most spirit at the event. Kaleo Nui means “the loud voice.”

Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Woodrow, 154th Wing commander, and Col. Thomas James, 201st Air Operations Group commander, present the ﬁrst Kaleo Nui Award Feb. 10 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The award was handed oﬀ to representatives from the 154th Medical Group for their high-spirited cheers during the 2018 Launa’ole ceremony.

While the ceremony has been held annually for the past 43 years, it was oﬃcially renamed to Launa’ole in 2001, meaning “beyond comparison” or “without peer.” Prior to the announcements of the award winners, Hawaii State Governor David Ige stepped onto stage to express his gratitude as their commander and chief. “I cannot tell you how proud you all make me feel every single day,” said Ige, “for all that you have done for our state and our country. This is one of the best events that I get to attend and I am really honored and privileged just to be here.”

The awards were presented to the following: Airman of the year: Fulltime – Senior Airman Reid Suzuki 154th Comptroller Flight David Ige, Hawaii State Governor, applauds members of the Hawaii Air National Guard Feb. 10 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the 2018 Launa’ole Awards ceremony. The ceremony has been held for 43 years and was oﬃcially renamed to Launa’ole in 2001, meaning “beyond comparison” or “without peer.”

Award recipients of the 2018 Launa’ole Awards receive a round of applause Feb. 10 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The celebration is held annually to recognize exceptional achievements of Airmen and units over the past year.

Navy recognized for bike path cleanup efforts Cmdr. Corey Hurd, chief staff officer of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, stands with Georgette T. Deemer, deputy managing director, and Ross Sasamura, P.E., director and chief engineer, Department of Facility Maintenance, after accepting the City and County of Honolulu Environmental Hero Award during a ceremony at Honolulu Civic Center. The Good Neighbor and Environmental Hero Awards recognizes volunteers and organizations that strive to take an active role in making a difference in the environment through outreach and cleanups. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Charles Oki)

Traditional – Airman 1st Class Noel Tadeo 169th Air Defense Squadron NCO of the year: Fulltime – Tech. Sgt. Michael Guzman, 201st Combat Operations Squadron Traditional – Staff Sgt. Tara Macion, 201st Intel Squadron Senior NCO of the year: Fulltime – Senior Master Sgt. Alfred Brunn, 154th Communications Squadron Traditional – Master Sgt. Jake Ross, 154th Communications Squadron First Sergeant of the year: Master Sgt. John Kim 201st Air Operations Group Company grade officer of year: Fulltime – 1st Lt. Sy Cullen 169th Air Defense Squadron Traditional – Capt. Joseph Kina, 204th Airlift Squadron Field grade officer of year: Fulltime – Maj. Glenn Hayase 201st Air Operations Group Traditional – Maj. Blythjeanne Itoman, 204th Airlift Squadron Winning team award: 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron Service Team Award: 154th Maintenance Operations Flight Outstanding Unit award: 154th Communications Squadron Kaleo Nui Award: 154th Medical Group 12

Service members and families joins Gold Star Mom Cathy Powers at the Missing Man Memorial for a run in memory of her son a fallen soldier.

Gold Star mom Cathy Powers embraces Aviation Technician 3rd Class Josh Markswith after Markswith accepted the fir wreath on behalf of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Feb. 20. Powers is an ambassador for “Wreath across America.”

A Run to Honor

while on deployment in Japan. He was medivaced to Tripler Army On a quest to honor her deceased son’s memory as well as other Hospital and despite treament he died. military members killed while serving their country, Gold Star mom After her son’s death, Powers struggled with despair and grief. Cathy Powers stopped by Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JB- She sought comfort in food and eventually found herself at almost PHH) on Feb. 20 to run and to present a remembrance wreath as 300 pounds. After seeking advice from a doctor who told her she was the solution to her weight struggles, Powers decided to make she continues her personal journey of healing. A group of military members and families joined Powers at the a change.

Story and photo by Erin Huggins

Missing Man Memorial on Wednesday morning to participate in a She began exercising and walking at ﬁrst and then eventually parsmall portion of her run here in Hawaii and to witness her present ticipating in races and half marathons. She said she “just kept running,” and eventually she ran all the way down to 140 pounds. a live ﬁr wreath at JBPHH. Powers is not only trying to inspire others with her journey but also to serve as an ambassador for “Wreaths Across America” as she runs miles to raise funds for wreath donations at Arlington National Cemetery. Her goal to is run 1,000 miles across all 50 states as well as to raise money to donate 7,777 veteran’s wreaths. Powers says that 7,777 isn’t just a meaningless number. She says it represents the exact number of days her son was alive.

JBPHH is the second stop on her yearlong run for wreaths. When asked what inspired her to make the base her second stop on her journey she said “because this place was extremely instrumental and helpful to me when our son was in a coma and had brain surgery locally at Tripler. Many here helped me and continued to follow our journey even after we left.”

To learn more about Powers’ goal, visit www.wreathsacrossamerIn 2013, Powers’ son Senior Airman Bryce Powers was injured ica.org/VA0627

Movie Showtimes

Autoport Courtesy Service

North Channel Swim Challenge

Ongoing - The Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) Autoport, located on the sub side of the base, provides a free courtesy car inspec�on to families of deployed Sailors. This service is available one week prior to, during and a�er deployment periods. For more informa�on, call 423-3226.

Month of March - Swim the distance of the North Channel - 22 miles or 35 kilometers at JBPHH pools. The ﬁrst 10 people recieve a prize. Par�cipants have the whole month to complete the challenge. Sign up at Sco� Pool. For more informa�on, call 473-0394.

Spring Craft Fair Registration

Basic Sewing Workshop

NOW – Calling all cra�ers! The MWR Arts & Cra�s Center is accep�ng registra�on for the Spring Cra� Fair scheduled to take place on May 4. Cost is $75 for a 15’x15’ space or $105 for two to share a space. For more informa�on, call 448-9907.

March 1 - Learn how to use and maintain a sewing machine at the JBPHH library from 9 to 11 a.m. Learn and prac�ce basic sewing s�tches. This is a free event. Par�cipants must bring their own yard of co�on fabric and spool of thread. Reserva�ons are required. For more informa�on, call 449-8296.

A-OK Program

Military Saves Day

Ongoing – Bring your child’s most recent report card to the Pearl Harbor NEX to register for the Project A-OK Program. Your child could win a monetary gi�. For more informa�on, visit the NEX Aloha Center in the rotunda. For more informa�on, call 423-3287.

March 1 - The Pearl Harbor NEX and the Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) have partnered to host the annual Military Saves Week event. Stop by the NEX Mall Rotunda from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to receive free resources to plan your ﬁnancial future. For more informa�on, call 423-3287.

Creative Writing Contest

Youth Ocean Now un�l March 23 - Submissions for the annual Crea�ve Wri�ng Contest Registration

Adventure

Feb. 27 – Kids can get crea�ve by pain�ng their colorful masterpiece while nibbling on a sweet treat from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Arts & Cra�s Center. Cost is $30 per person, includes all art supplies and is open to ages 7 to 14 years old. Advance sign up is encouraged. For more informa�on, call 4489907.

Money Skills for Kids Feb. 27 - Ins�ll good money habits in your children and start teaching ﬁnancial skills they will need later in life. This class will be held at the Pearl Harbor MFSC from 4 to 4:45 p.m. for ages 5 to 9 and from 5 to 6 p.m. for ages 10 and up. For more informa�on, call 474-1999 or register at h�ps:// jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family-support-center

King of the Hill Bowling Tournament

Sharkey Theater Thursday, Feb. 28:

7 p.m. A Dog’s Way Home (PG) Friday, March 1:

Spring

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are being accepted at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) library. March 2 - Register your child for a week’s worth of fun ocean ac�vi�es at Categories are for poetry and short stories and are open to ages 6 and up. Hickam Harbor. The camp takes place from March 18 to 22. Cost is $85 per Winners will be announced April 13. For more informa�on, call 449-8299. person and is open to ages 7 to 15 years old. Registra�on is accepted online Transition GPS (Goals, Plan, Success) for Separatees only at www.greatlifehawaii.com from 9 a.m. Space is limited. For more informa�on, call 449-5215. Feb. 25 to March 1 - This mandatory five-day workshop provides transi�oning service members with an intensive transi�on overview Tribute to the Troops including informa�on and referral, veterans benefits and more. This class March 2 - USO Hawaii will host their 2nd annual “Tribute to the Troops” at the will be held at the Pearl Harbor Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) Polynesian Cultural Center from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission is free to all from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more informa�on, call 474-1999 or visit ac�ve duty, re�red, Reserve, and Hawaii Na�onal Guard service members and h�ps://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family-support-center their family members. The park admission includes a cultural experience in six island villages with ac�vi�es, canoe rides and pageant, Laie Temple Visitors Unplug your Relationship Center tour, and a “Hawaiian Journey” cinema�c experience. Must present Feb. 26 - Learn about yourself and your partner by spending a few hours a valid military ID for all guests ages 11 and older. For more informa�on, call together, technology-free at the Pearl Harbor MFSC from 1 to 3 p.m. For 422-1213. more informa�on, call 474-1999 or register at h�ps://jbphh.greatlifehawaii. Liberty Bowling Night com/support/military-family-support-center March 4 - Get rolling at the Naval Sta�on Bowling Center from 6 to 8 p.m. This Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) event is held every first Monday of each month for ac�ve-duty, single Sailors Feb. 26 - This is a re�rement savings and investment plan for federal and Airmen only. The night includes free bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soda. employees and members of the uniformed services. Learn more about TSP For more informa�on, call 473-2574. during a class at the Hickam MFSC from 8 to 9:30 a.m. For more informa�on, call 474-1999 or register at h�ps://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/ 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Registration military-family-support-center March 4 to 21 - Register for 3-on-3 Basketball at the Hickam Memorial Fitness Center. This event is free and is open to ages 18 and up. Limited to 12 teams. Certified Ombudsman Trainer Course The tournament will be held March 22 at 1:30 p.m. For more informa�on, call Feb. 26 to 28 - This course trains and cer�fies par�cipants to teach the 448-2214. ombudsman basic training course. Learn the essen�al skills at the Pearl Harbor MFSC from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more informa�on, call 474-1999 STEM Wednesday or register at h�ps://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family- March 6 - Experiment with cubelets one at a �me and record how each support-center cubelet instructs sense and act cubelets to respond at the JBPHH library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. This is a free event open to ages 7 and up. Space is limited. For Parent-Child Communication more informa�on, call 449-8299. Feb. 27 - Improve your communica�on skills with your children of all ages at the Pearl Harbor MFSC from 1 to 3 p.m. This program teaches patrons to Golf Demo Day have a posi�ve parent-child communica�on and to maintain healthy family March 6 - Try out some of the latest equipment at the Navy-Marine Golf rela�onships. For more informa�on, call 474-1999 or register at h�ps:// Course driving range from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. This is a free event. For more jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/military-family-support-center informa�on, call 471-0142.

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*Movie schedules are subject to change

Spring Open House March 9 - Have fun with the whole family at the Hickam Arts & Cra�s Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Some ac�vi�es include make-n-takes, demonstra�ons, free hot dogs and refreshments (while supplies last). This is a free event. For more informa�on, call 448-9907.

Bench Press Competition March 12 - Compete against other athletes in the Bench Press Compe��on from 7 a.m. to noon at the Wahiawa Annex Fitness Center. Awards will be given to the top three men/women ﬁnishers. The results will be determined by maximum presses in rela�on to their body weight. For more informa�on, call 653-5542.

Lifeguard Certiﬁcation Class

March 18 to 22 - The lifeguard cer�ﬁca�on class takes place from 4 to 8 p.m. Feb. 28 - Bowl two free games at the Naval Sta�on Bowling Center on Feb. at the Hickam Family Pool. A prerequisite assessment must be completed by 28 and every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a chance to be declared March 11 to be able to take the class. Cost is $175. For more informa�on, call King of the Hill. This event is open to ac�ve duty personnel. The two highest 216-1712. scores of the month will win 10 free games. For more informa�on, call 4732574.

7 p.m. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (3D) (PG) Saturday, March 2:

2:30 p.m. The Kid Who Would Be King (PG) 5:10 p.m. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) 7:20 p.m. Miss Bala (PG-13) Sunday, March 3

1:30 p.m. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (3D) (PG) 3:40 p.m. The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part (PG) 5:50 p.m. Miss Bala (PG-13) Thursday, March 7

7 p.m. Glass (PG-13)

Hickam Memorial Theater Thursday, Feb. 28:

6:30 p.m. The Kid Who Would Be King (PG) Friday, March 1:

7 p.m. Miss Bala (PG-13) Saturday, March 2:

3 p.m. A Dog’s Way Home (PG-13) 6 p.m. Miss Bala (PG-13) Sunday, March 3:

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