Ho'okele - April 2022 (Hawaii Navy and Air Force Magazine)

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Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii Lydia Robertson Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii Mike Andrews Director of Public Affairs, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Chuck Anthony Director of Public Affairs, Pacific Missile Range Facility Tom Clements Editor Anna Marie General Production Team Melvin J. Gonzalvo Elaine Phillips David D. Underwood, Jr. Jason Treffry MCC Holly Herline MC2 Gregory Hall Senior Airman Jacob Thompson

A TRIBUTE TO FALLEN AIRMEN

25th Air Support Operation Squadron Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airmen support the TACP 24Hour Challenge with several visual displays April 1, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The event pays tribute to fallen TACP Airmen through a variety of ways, including placards honoring the fallen.

(Photo by Senior Airman Jacob M. Thompson)

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April is Month of the Military Child.

“Who was your favorite teacher as you were growing up and why?”

Interview by David D. Underwood, Jr.

Lt. Jonathan Dibling USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) “My thrid grade teacher Mrs. Michelle Kernis. She was very engaging and super fun, and allowed me to learn so much at such a young age. I still remember my classes with her and will never forget her.”

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Master Sgt. Tanekia Lewis U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Knight Air Force ROTC, UH Manoa

“Mrs. Pugh. She was my fifth grade teacher and did an amazing job ensuring she could reach her students no matter their learning differences or diverse backgrounds. To this day her calmness, attentive spirit, and love for her craft stays with me.”

“Mr. Holm. He doubled as a student counselor, and our school had an emotional management program which he was in charge of. Growing up in a poor community, I was an angry child and his counseling helped me mature and control the emotions I was experiencing.”

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Your Navy Team in Hawaii Commander, Navy Region Hawaii oversees two installations: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu and Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, on Kauai. As Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, we provide oversight for the ten surface ships homeported at JBPHH. Navy aircraft squadrons are also co-located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Oahu, and training is sometimes also conducted on other islands, but most Navy assets are located at JBPHH and PMRF. These two installations serve fleet, fighter and family under the direction of Commander, Navy Installations Command.

A guided-missile cruiser and destroyers of Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific deploy independently or as part of a group for Commander, U.S. Third Fleet and in the Seventh Fleet and Fifth Fleet areas of responsibility. The Navy, including your Navy team in Hawaii, builds partnerships and strengthens interoperability in the Pacific. Each year, Navy ships, submarines and aircraft from Hawaii participate in various training exercises with allies and friends in the Pacific and Indian Oceans to strengthen interoperability. Navy service members and civilians conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions in the South Pacific and in Asia. Working with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Navy in Hawaii provides drug interdiction and fisheries enforcement operations for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In even-numbered years Hawaii hosts the biennial summer Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest military maritime exercise, featuring more than two dozen nations and 25,000 personnel.

The Navy family in Hawaii comprises around 50,000 people, most of whom are active duty service members and their families, and includes nearly 15,000 civilians and contractors as part of our workforce.

JBPHH includes the Pearl Harbor waterfront, Hickam flight line, Wahiawa annex and several other areas in West Oahu and provides a major logistics and other support hub for the military and military families. Supporting the nation’s ballistic missile defense initiative, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the western coast of“The Garden Island,” is the world’s largest instrumented multidimensional testing and training missile range.

We provide services to the U.S. Pacific Command, one of DOD’s six geographic combatant commands, with an area of responsibility covering half the globe. We directly support two component commands whose headquarters are on JBPHH: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Force. Close to our own Region/ MIDPAC headquarters command is Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. With 18 forward-deployable combat-ready U.S. Navy submarines, Pearl Harbor is home to the largest submarine presence in the Pacific. The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, on JBPHH, is the largest ship repair facility between the West Coast and the Far East. Within our region we support more than 100 tenant commands.

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NAVY PARTNERSHIP Strengthening ties, embracing culture: Loko Pa’aiau fishpond

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COVER STORY Month of the Military Child: Encouraging our young supporters

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CPO BIRTHDAY Celebrating 129 years

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MILITARY & FAMILY SUPPORT - April is Financial Literacy Month - MFSC Classes

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SEXUAL ASSAULT

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Sailors and members of the community participate in a walk hosted by Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The SAAPM theme for 2022 is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate” and is a call to action for individuals at all levels of the Department of Defense to use their personal strength to advance positive change in preventing sexual violence.

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Safe Helpline

Safe Helpline is the Department of Defense's (DoD) sole 24/7, confidential, anonymous, and secure hotline for members of the DoD community affected by sexual assault Telephone Helpline 877-995-5247

Online Helpline SafeHelpline.org

Speak directly with a Safe Helpline staff member over the phone, 24/7.

Access one-on-one, anonymous, and secure support, 24/7, through Safe Helpline's online chat portal.

Safe Helpline App Download on the App Store and Google Play

Self-paced Educational Programs SafeHelpline.org

Create a personalized self-care plan, access self-care exercises, and access other Safe Helpline services via an easy-to-use free mobile app.

Learn more about issues related to sexual assault, the services Safe Helpline offers, and how to support a friend or loved one.

Some programs are eligible for D-SAACP credit.

Responders Near Me Local Responders and Resources Receive information about local responders and resources, anytime, anywhere via SafeHelpline.org, via text (55247 CONUS and 571-470-5546 OCONUS) and on the Safe Helpline app.

Safe HelpRoom SafeHelproom.org Connect with other survivors of sexual assault through Safe HelpRoom- a secure, anonymous, and moderated topic-specific group chat service.

Learn about upcoming sessions at SafeHelpline.org/safehelproom. Sessions just for men are also available every Sunday from 1300-1500 ET.

877-995-5247 | SafeHelpline.org Safe Helpline is available worldwide and is operated by RAINN, a national anti-sexual violence organization, through a contract with the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DoD SAPRO). RAINN will not share your name or any other personally identifying information with DoD or your chain of command.

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NAVY PARTNERSHIP

LOKO PA‘AIAU FIS

STRENGTHENING TIES, EMBRA

Story by Anna Marie G. General Photos by MC2 Gregory Hall Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

From restoring ancient Hawaiian fishponds to participating in traditional Hawaiian festivals, there is an abundance of projects that allow U.S. Navy service members and their families to connect with their civilian neighbors across Hawaii to work together to improve the community as a whole.

A prime example is an ongoing cultural restoration project between the U.S. Navy, the Ali‘i Pau‘ahi Civic Club and the Aiea Community Association. Since the program began in 2014, volunteers have consistently come together to take part in preserving the historic Loko Pa‘aiau fishpond located at McGrew Point Navy housing in the Pearl Harbor area.

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“The purpose of the restoration is to preserve and protect native Hawaiian sites. This fishpond is one of three remaining fishponds at Pearl Harbor that is still relatively intact,” said Jeff Pantaleo, archaeologist and cultural resource manager with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Hawaii. “There used to be 22 fishponds, but they all have been filled in, destroyed or are no longer existing.”

According to historical and archaeological studies, more than 20 ancient Hawaiian fishponds once lined the shores of Pearl Harbor. The Loko Pa‘aiau fishpond was previously hidden from view beneath a mangrove. The removal of the mangrove revealed the coral walls of the fishpond which remain intact. As far back as the 1400s, fishponds like Loko Pa‘aiau were considered to be a highly-effective food production invention that sustained the native Hawaiians. With the walls revealed, the U.S. Navy began work with the native Hawaiian community to coordinate the restoration of this significant site.

Kehaulani “Aunty Kehau” Lum, president of the Ali‘i Pau‘ahi Hawaiian Civic Club shares the importance of ancient Hawaiian fishponds and how it benefits the community.

“At one time, Pearl Harbor used to hold about 23 or more fishponds. It was because of this that our ancestors could survive here,” said Lum. “They came here and landed in this area, saw the abundance of water and the spring fishery and realized that they can extend the agriculture from the kalo (taro plant) into the ocean into creating these beautiful ponds from which they were able to receive fish, crabs and oysters, and other kinds of sea life.”

“We’re really grateful to the Navy for identifying Loko Pa’aiau as a historic site and an important natural resource site. It is the last remaining fishpond that the community is able to access and it’s the last royal fishpond,” added Lum. “It benefits the community and the military to work together to heal the land, the waters, have the birds and the fish return, as well as the native plants. It is also to heal ourselves individually from all the anxieties and stress of our daily lives, and our own reciprocal relationship between the community and the military.”

Ongoing relationships between the U.S. Navy and the people of Hawaii help to preserve Hawaiian habitats like the Loko Pa’aiau fishpond, but it also brings the military and their neighbors together as one ohana (family). It builds a continuing partnership and educates the community to have a better understanding of Hawaiian culture, and its rich heritage.

“We’ve been working with schools, churches and local communities who participate in this cleanup,” said Pantaleo. “With the pandemic, cleanup efforts seemed to have slowed it down a bit but we’re picking it back up. For instance, we had Aiea High school students come out to volunteer on March 24, and also a Prince Kuhio Day cleanup event involving the U.S. Navy and the local community on March 25, and Kamehameha School students on March 26.”

SHPOND

ACING CULTURE

In honor of Prince Kuhio Day, the U.S. Navy continued to improve the relationship by inviting Hawaiian civic clubs and the local community for a cleanup event at the fishpond to celebrate the legacy of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana‘ole, last prince of Hawaii and first Hawaiian to be elected to the U.S. Congress, who is known for his effort to preserve and strengthen the people of Hawaii.

Benton Keali‘i Pang, president of the Oahu Council for the Association of Hawaiian civic clubs shares the significance of Prince Kuhio and the Loko Pa’aiau fishpond.

“Being out at the fishpond in honor of Kuhio is significant because it was Kuhio’s vision when he was a delegate at congress to establish Pearl Harbor and he fought for many years to receive funding to dredge Pearl Harbor and establish a naval base out here,” said Pang.

“He went as far as to bring people (senators, representatives and their families) to Hawaii. He wanted to do everything he could to help his Hawaiian people, to encourage them to practice their culture and their language. He also helped establish the Hawaiian civic clubs.”

Sailors and members of the local community remove brush from the Loko Pa’aiau fishpond.

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We’re really grateful to the Navy for identifying Loko Pa‘aiau as a historic site and an important natural resource site. It is the last remaining fishpond that the community is able to access and it’s the last royal fishpond. It benefits the community and the military to work together to heal the land, the waters, have the birds and the fish return as well as the native plants.

- Kehaulani ‘Aunty Kehau’ Lum, president, Ali’i Pau’ahi Civic Club

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In addition to the restoration of the ancient Hawaiian fishpond stands a hale (open shelter or house) which was constructed in November 2020 with a groundbreaking ceremony that took place in March 2021 as part of the preservation and burial treatment plan of Loko Pa’aiau.

The hale is used as a place for healing and education for the local community, and is also intended for military members who may be adjusting to life in the service or those facing challenges of post-traumatic stress disorder.

“The hale is also used as a place for meetings and even provides shade for those who want to have lunch,” said Pantaleo. “We were able to get funds from a National Public Lands Day legacy grant and we were able to hire a native Hawaiian who is an expert at building hales.”

Each restoration and cleanup project, it begins with a traditional Hawaiian blessing officiated by a native Hawaiian practitioner followed by a history lesson to welcome participants into the vicinity of the historic fishpond. Then the cleanup begins.

John VanderWyst, a U.S. Air Force Academy cadet visiting Hawaii during spring break, spoke about his first experience as a volunteer during the fishpond cleanup.

“I got my hands dirty, it was good. I learned about the fishpond itself and all the efforts that are going into it, it’s just really a special place,” said VanderWyst. “I just wanted to find a way to give back to the islands because I’m here on vacation experiencing everything they have to offer and wanted to give something back.”

Aaron Terry, a middle school teacher and student of Aunty Kehau also shares his experience as a regular volunteer.

“I’ve really seen how this place has touched people’s hearts and really brings healing and peace to them which is our goal,” Terry said. “The best part of the experience is the relationships that we make and the different people that we get to meet that we may not otherwise come into contact with and the stories we can share, especially the stories about the fishpond and its history, and the many other things that can be brought up and connect people together. The connection is not only with the aina (land) but with the people.”

While restoration and cleanups play a big role in preserving the native Hawaiian sites, learning about the culture provides the military community an insight on how native

Hawaiians once lived.

“It’s not just about our Navy to our community, it’s about teaching our Navy community about Hawaii’s cultural values and people, and to bring the Navy closer. The partnership between the Navy and our community is so important, it’s personal to me because Hawaii is my home,” said Capt. Darren Guenther, chief of staff, Navy Region Hawaii. “Working on events like the Loko Pa‘aiau fishpond cleanup is so important to me because we bring our Navy Sailors and teach them about the history, culture and values. It really is one of the best ways our Navy can relate and understand our local community, and Hawaii itself, which is why this is so important.”

Each year, Makahiki, an ancient Hawaiian Thanksgiving festival dedicated to Lono, the guardian of agriculture, rain, health and peace, is celebrated on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. This festival consists of a reenactment of the arrival of Lono traversing by canoe with his cohort, involving command leadership as the canoe paddlers, across the sea to the shoreline and welcomed with an oli (welcoming chant).

This festival allows military commands and the local Hawaiian community to come together to go back in time to experience Hawaii’s past and heritage for the entire family to enjoy, learn and observe the native Hawaiian culture, educational programs and traditional games.

“The annual Makahiki is another big event which is usually celebrated during the winter months. We are going to try to start it up again later this year in late October or November at Rainbow Bay Marina,” said Pantaleo. “With the celebration of Makahiki, the community gets an opportunity to experience and play native Hawaiian games.”

The goal of the restoration and native Hawaiian celebrations is to educate the military families about the traditions and cultures, to preserve the ancient Hawaiian history for future generations and to improve relations between the U.S. Navy and the community in our beautiful Hawaii-nei (beloved Hawaii).

(Editor’s note: During the Loko Pa‘aiau fishpond cleanup on March 25, more than 40 participants consisting of service members, civilians, families and the local Hawaiian community helped clean up and restore the beauty of the historic fishpond in celebration of Prince Kuhio’s 151st birthday, where participants also learned about Hawaiian culture, building newfound friendships and working together as a community.)

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COVER STORY

month of the

MILITARY CHILD

Encouraging our young supporters

Story and photos by Senior Airman Jacob M. Thompson Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

Resilience, selfless service & sacrifice; these descriptors often invoke the image of a service member raising their right hand and stating an oath to serve their nation.

Taking up military duty is a sacrifice that impacts more than just themselves, though.

Among those most impacted by the military lifestyle are the dependents of the service member, particularly their children.

April is designated as Month of the Military Child. The monthlong observance honors the more than 1.7 million children of active duty, National Guard, Reserve and veterans who did not choose to put on the uniform, but serve nonetheless. Month of the Military Child recognizes the sacrifices of resilient military-connected children who serve our country as part of the military family. “[Military] kids have it hard and what I do, I do for my family,” said Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Ethan Dotson assigned to Surface Warfare Schools Command Engineering Learning Site Pearl Harbor.

“I constantly remind them how much they are loved and how important they are to me.”

“Of those 1.7 million total force children, more than two thirds are 11 and under. Having not yet reached their teen years but already having to move homes and schools several times can really impact these kids,” said Dotson. “Our kids have been a part of three moves and deployments since I’ve been in the Navy. At times our eldest is sad but other times she has been incredibly proud and happy. I’ve missed quite a few things in the last eight years of my oldests life, like birthdays and events at school, but we make the most of the time we have together.”

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Through adversity, though, is where a lot of these children learn valuable life lessons that will have an impact on them down the road. Especially at a younger, developmental age, helping guide children through these challenges can really make a difference.

“Shortly after my wife and I got married, I was stationed overseas unaccompanied for a year,” said Dotson. “My oldest was four at the time and didn’t understand why I was gone. Before I left, I found a large jar and filled it with chocolate kisses, so she could have a goodnight kiss from dad everyday while I was deployed. It really helped because as the level of the candy got lower, it helped her visualize when I would come home.”

This resilience that military children develop is not only

Of those 1.7 million total force children, more than two thirds are 11 and under. Having not yet reached their teen years but already having to move homes and schools several times can really impact these kids”

beneficial to themselves but also to their family and to the service member. Without the support, love and care from families, service members would have a much more difficult time accomplishing the mission.

“My last deployment was very difficult. I carried a very small rubber ducky in my pocket everyday because it reminded me of her. Everytime I bumped into the duck and it squeaked I would immediately think of her and smile.”

Although these deployments and moves can be difficult, Dotson’s elder daughter says that she is grateful for her dad’s service and enjoys living in military housing.

“My oldest loves housing because of how many children her age are in the area; it is great to see her have a traditional upbringing with plenty of outside time as part of her childhood.”

Chief Hull Technician Ethan Dotson assigned to Surface Warfare Schools Command Engineering Learning Site Pearl Harbor, poses for a photo with his family March 30, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

By recognizing Month of the Military Child, awareness is brought to the seen and unseen struggles that accompany the children of service members. Just as military children support the service member, military children need encouragement and to be reminded that they aren’t alone in the trials they face.

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Celebrating 129 years!

Chief petty officers from across the island of Oahu honored Chief Watertender Peter Tomich, who died on Dec. 7, 1941. and recited the oath of enlistment during a tour of Pearl Harbor in celebration of the 129th birthday of the rank. Chiefs make up the highest enlisted ranks in the U.S. Navy, acting as a bridge between officers and junior enlisted Sailors. (Photos by MCC Holly Herline)

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MILITARY & FAMILY SUPPORT

APRIL IS

FINANCIAL LITERACY MONTH Story by Melanie Brassfield JBPHH Military & Family Support Center

Whether struggling to pay off debt or improve credit score, the Military and Family Support Center’s (MFSC) Personal Financial Management team provides steps to get back on track:

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DEALING WITH CREDIT, DEBT Service members face unique financial challenges related to frequent relocation, deployment, and spousal unemployment. A recent Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) survey found 36% face difficulty paying their monthly bills. For instance, combining this with hefty increases in inflation and cost of living, easy access to credit, and opportunistic marketing of credit products can easily bring financial issues.

A recent Bankrate survey found 42% of Americans have increased their credit card balances in the last two years and many are feeling overwhelmed by debt. Unfortunately, the consequences of relying on or misusing credit can affect a person’s professional and personal life.

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Step 1: Review your credit report. Use www.annualcreditreport.com and verify there is no fraudulent activity. Make sure you dispute any transactions which are not yours. To receive all nine FICO scores and your credit report, attend an MFSC financial workshop.

Step 2: Check the interest rate on your current debts. Did you know the Service Members Civil Relief Act mandates that the interest rate on all loans and debts acquired prior to active duty be capped at 6%? If you have been charged more than this, the lender is required to reduce the rate and repay you that extra interest.

Step 3: Complete a spending plan. Review how much money you receive and spend each month. This will give you insight on your spending priorities, available funds, and how you could possibly reallocate resources. To download a free spending plan, visit www.jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/ support/military-family-support-center/ personal-finance.

Step 4: Utilize PowerPay to pay down debt. The free PowerPay program allows you to see how much interest and time you can save by paying down debt using the SnowBall (smallest debt first) or Avalanche (highest interest rate first) approaches.

Visit www.powerpay.org to get started.

Three things that can impact a person with a low credit score include: * Difficulty renting a property. Most real estate management companies will use the credit score as a way to evaluate a potential tenant’s trustworthiness. The average credit score required to rent an apartment in Honolulu is 650 or higher. * Security clearance risk. The way in which security clearances are reviewed has changed in recent years. Instead of every five to 10 years, credit activity is now constantly monitored. Changes in financial behavior are flagged and may prompt a clearance review. * Higher auto insurance premiums. Auto insurance companies use a person’s credit score to predict risk because statistical analysis shows that those with a low credit score are more likely to file a claim.

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Call MFSC at (808) 474-1999 to book an appointment with an accredited financial counselors and get on the road to lasting financial well-being.

WAYS TO REDUCE FINANCIAL STRESS April is Financial Literacy Month. A recent military family lifestyle survey hosted by Blue Star Families confirms that financial issues are a top stressor for service members and military spouses. This month is a great time to reduce that stress by reviewing your finances and improving your money management skills.

Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by debt, scraping by each paycheck, saving for a large purchase, or well on the way with investing for retirement, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam’s MFSC has courses and a team of accredited financial counselors to support you and your journey.

Chanda Johnston, MFSC Work & Family Life supervisor and Personal Finance Team program manager, shares an experience from a recent workshop student.

“The kind and nonjudgmental atmosphere made it easier to be honest. The instructors are energetic and excited which is really a mood booster,” said Johnston. “We have a fantastic team of four financial counselors to help you wherever you are on your financial journey. Clients really appreciate getting unbiased advice; since we’re Department of Defense salaried and have no pressure to sell you any particular product or service – we’re truly working for you. In addition to individual consultations, we provide group workshops at MFSC, virtually, and can travel to your unit/command for on-site training.”

MFSC CLASS SCHEDULE Register for one of the financial management classes at jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support April 12: Raising Financially Fit Kids. Financial education is a life-long process for children and adults. Explore some practical strategies for helping prepare your kids to make smart money decisions at every age.

April 19: Home Buying. Become a well-informed buyer by exploring the purchase decision process, the rent vs buy equation, the steps to take before investing in a home, and the different mortgage options available to you.

April 19: Couples and Money. Attend a fun, interactive session as a couple to discover the unique attitudes and financial habits that you and your partner bring to the relationship. Learn the tools that will help you successfully navigate finances together to build your financial future.

April 21: Spending Plans that Work! Does the idea of a budget make you cringe? There are many different strategies you can use to live within your means and build your financial worth. Explore some new methods and you might just find the one that works for you.

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By MC2 Samantha Jetzer PMRF Public Affairs

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Mar. 8– June 1

APRIL 2022

Ekolu Artists, featuring work by artists Seth Litov, Soriana Sanchez Mostajo and Jimmy Tablante. Hickam Arts & Crafts Center. Call 808-448-9907 for info.

APR. 25TH ANNUAL FORD ISLAND BRIDGE RUN, 1–30 VIRTUAL! Sponsored by USAA. Run a 10K your way – either all at once or shorter runs added up – and earn your medal & event shirt. Cost is $25 and registration is open at active.com.

Apr. 8

Home Run Derby. 11a.m.–2p.m. at Ward Field. Open to all DoD ID cardholders 18 and older. See how you stack up in our slow pitch home run derby. It’s free to enter but you must bring your own pitcher. Call 808-473-1921 or 473-2494 for more info and to sign up

Apr. 9 & 10

Imagination Movers Show, presented by Armed Forces Entertainment. 3p.m. at Sharkey Theater. Free, no reservations, first come, first serve, space available.

Apr. 12– June 1 Apr. 16

Intramural Softball League. Open to commands from JBPHH. Active duty members belonging to a JBPHH command but without a team can join the players pool. Call 808-473-1921 or 473-2494 for more info and to sign up.

Craft Fair, 9a.m.–2p.m. at Hickam Arts Crafts Center. Open every 3rd Saturday, visit the center to see beautiful handmade arts & crafts available for purchase. Call 808-448-2392 for more info.

APR. CELEBRATE EASTER 17 AT TRADEWINDS Enjoy a special Easter meal. Details TBA. Call (808) 449-7144 for questions.

Apr. 23

Earth Day 5K. 7:30a.m. at Hickam Fitness Center. Celebrate our planet by participating in an event that only uses the fuel in your body. Awards will be given too! This is a free event and no advance sign up is needed. Just meet us 30 minutes before it begins to sign up. Call 808-448-2214 for more info.

Apr. 27

Administrative Professionals Day. Show some appreciation to your hard working admins with a lunch celebration at Tradewinds or Wright Brother’s Cafe!

Apr. 29& 30

May 1

Live To Give Pajama Party | Operation Megaphone 2022. 5p.m.–7a.m.

JBPHH Teen Center, Ages 12-15. Teens will enjoy networking with other teens during this world wide lock in! Games, meals, snacks and more will all be provided. Sign up with CYP programs today! Questions? 808-448-1068.

Lifeguard Hiring Day. 9a.m.-2p.m. at Hickam Family Pool. Open to the public, ages 16 and up. Become certified and get hired by us. Already certified? Get hired on the spot! Call 808-473-0394 for more info.

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The first astronauts for the U.S. were introduced by NASA on April 9, 1959.

Eleven years later on April 11, 1970, Apollo 13 went into space but ran into problems two days later. “Houston, we’ve had a problem here” has been misquoted ever since. Eleven years after that, April 12, 1980, was the first orbital flight of the space shuttle.

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Makai Recreation Center

Ekolu Artists

DJ Bingo at Tradewinds

Adult & Child Tap Dancing

March 8 – June 1

Saturdays, 7p.m.

Wednesdays, 4:30–5p.m.

Featuring work by artists Seth Litov, Soriana Sanchez Mostajo and Jimmy Tablante.

Test your song knowledge & win prizes!

All levels. Tap Dancing workout with fun! No prior experience is required.

Craft Fair

Tuesdays, 7p.m.

April 16 | Saturday, 9a.m.

Check out our monthly event featuring beautiful handmade arts and crafts. Be sure to also check out the Ceramics Shop, Frame Shop, Sales Store, and the Wood Shop!

DJ Trivia at Tradewinds Think you know it all? Prove it at Trivia night!

Thursdays, 7–7:40p.m.

Liberty Programs

All levels. Coed. Treat your body and soul with forms, conditioning, flexibility grace of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop moves, Character, choreography and lots of fun with great positive high energy.

Explore the Island!

Everything Food & Drink NBA Playoff at Tradewinds & The Sandbar (starting April 16)

Liberty is here to help you get the most of your time stationed in Hawaii. Hikes, fishing trips and more await. Broaden your horizons with Liberty!

Watch the Action on the Big Screen TV’s! Call 808-449-6112 or 808-473-1743 for info.

Library

Friday Rooftop Pau Hana at Wright Brothers Cafe & Grile

Story Time

Fridays, 4–8p.m.

Enoy drinks and a limited pau hana menu while watching the sun set at our open-air rooftop lounge.

Adult Dance

April 2 & 13 | Saturday, 9a.m.

Enjoy a story time featuring National Library Week (April 2) and the Easter Bunny (April 13) stories! Call 808-449-8296 for info.

MFSC Spring refresh- out with the old and in with the new! Learn a new life skill with the Military & Family Support Center. Classes available in financial planning, personal development, relocation, transition & employment. To register or check out the available class listings at jbphh.greatlifehawaii. com/support/military-family-support-center/ mfsc-class-schedule-registration.

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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Miki Hiraiwa, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Monica Mendez-Batise, and U.S. Space Force Capt.

Charlene Kabuanseya, 747th Cyberspace Squadron defensive cyber operations team members, monitor radio frequency abnormalities during a flight honoring Women’s History Month at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 23.

Firefighters pose with command leadership for a photo after a ceremony held at Federal Fire Department Fire Station 15 on Schofield Barracks, March 10. CNRH District 2 North was recognized for being named the 2021 Navy Medium Fire Department of the Year.

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(Photo by A1C Makensie Cooper)

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Lt. Cmdr. Robert J. Lilly and Lt. Cmdr.

Valerie E. Sellers cut a cake at a change of command ceremony, March 15. Sellers relieved Lilly as commanding officer, Navy Munitions Command Pacific East Asia Division, Unit Pearl Harbor, during the official ceremony.

(Photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

(Photo by MC2 Gregory Hall)

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. M Security Forces Squad presents a lei to MWD retirement ceremony, Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Base Pearl Harbor-Hic a drug detection dog.

(Photo by Senior Airm

Melissa Hull, 647th dron commander, D Chewy, during a April 8, at Joint Base Chewy served at Joint ckam for eight years as

Capt. Don Rauch salutes Rear Adm. Timothy Kott, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, as he assumes command during a change of command ceremony, March 18.

Capt. Ken Athans was relieved by Rauch as Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31 during the ceremony.

Sailors assigned to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Missouri (SSN 780) wait to disembark as the boat returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam from deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility, March 31. Missouri performed a full spectrum of operations, including anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare, during the extended seven-month, Indo-Pacific deployment.

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) contractors begin the final phase of an equipment removal project at Nanakuli Beach Park, April 1. The final phase of the three-phase project focuses on removing a 20-inch conduit and the top portions of three manhole/vaults, then laying colored cement over the remaining conduit trench and matching the natural rock color and surface height.

(Photo by MC1 Michael B. Zingaro)

(Photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

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man Jacob M. Thompson)

(Photo by MC2 Gregory Hall)

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