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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 Gonzalvo Elaine Phillips David Underwood, Jr. AD1 Michael Henderson MC2 Gregory Hall Senior Airman Jacob Thompson

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Command Master Chief Billy Smith, Culinary Specialist 1st Class Sherrod Scott, Navy Region Hawaii Command Master Chief Mario Rivers, Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Regalado, and JBPHH commander Capt. Eric Spitzer, cut a ceremonial cake in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. birthday at the Silver Dolphin Bistro at JBPHH. (Photo by AD1 Michael Henderson)

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What is your New Year’s Resolution and why?

Interview by David D. Underwood, Jr.

HM1 Kendra Dobson Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit-6 “To have a more positive mindset.

A lot of events take place that are beyond our control, I want to be able to find the positive so things are easier to digest.”

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Master Sgt. Jesse Smith 352d Cyberspace Operations Squadron “To read for at least one hour a day to help me grow both professionally and personally, with a results oriented mindset.”

Sarah Leviege Military Spouse “To put my phone down and look around more. We have such little time left in paradise, I want to experience it all for as long as I can.”

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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.

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2021 Year in Photos A compilation of photos

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JBPHH WATER RESOURCES - What to expect during home flushing - Health survey and registry

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FEATURE STORY MWR, USO partner to serve community

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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS Water Recovery Support

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MWR EVENTS - #GreatLifeHawaii Monthly Guide

Commander Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific REAR ADM. TIMOTHY KOTT

ON THE COVER: Capt. Randall Harmeyer, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Public Works Officer, inspects water flushed through Granulated Activated Carbon filters from the Waiawa Shaft water supply.

(Photo by MCSN Christopher Thomas)

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 PHOTO logistics andCUTLINE 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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Photo by MC1 Rawad Madanat

2021 Photo by MC1 Holly Herline

Photo by AD1 Mike Henderson

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YEAR IN PHOTOS Photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy

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JBPHH WATER RESOURCES AND UPDATES

WHAT TO EXPECT d u r i n g HOME FLUSHING

By MC2 Omar N. Rubi, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

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sing a zone-based approach, the Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH) Interagency Drinking Water System Team (IDWST) is conducting residential and non-residential flushing.

interior faucets, run dishwashers, flush refrigerators, and refill the hot water heater tanks. For refrigerators in military housing communities, teams will replace the refrigerator filters.

Home flushing, as the processes is commonly known, is performed after zone system flushing is complete, and the water has been sampled.

The IDWST reviews the sample results from certified labs and determines whether home flushing can begin.

During the residential and nonresidential flushing process, trained personnel will use tablet devices that are loaded with the step-bystep checklist and procedural videos to ensure flushing personnel accurately perform and document each step in the process.

Upon approval from the IDWST, a trained, two-person team will visit each home to perform the home flushing process. Supervisors may also accompany the team to assist and answer questions.

All home flushing teams will adhere to current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State of Hawaii, JBPHH and U.S. Army COVID-19 safety protocols.

Prior to entering the home, the technicians will read a COVID-19 questionnaire to residents to ensure the home is safe to enter. If someone in the residence is COVID-19 positive, residents should contact the Army Task Force Ohana hotline at 808-620-7938/7951 or the Navy hotline at 808-449-1979.

Residents will receive homeflushing notification no less than 48 hours prior and should follow these steps: empty sinks, dishwashers, and washing machines; secure pets; and ensure minor children are supervised.

Residents are not to perform their own home flushing.

Trained personnel who conduct the flushing, will drain hot water heater tanks, open exterior hose bibs, open

NOTE: After the home flushing process is complete, water is not yet fit for human consumption. The Hawaii Department of Health will announce amendments to its health advisory when the water is ready to

be used for consumption. Until the advisory is amended, Navy water system users should avoid using the water for drinking, cooking, or oral hygiene. This includes consumption by pets. Navy water system users who detect a fuel-like odor from their water should also avoid using the water for bathing, dishwashing or laundry.

The IDWST is a joint initiative between the U.S. Navy, Hawaii Department of Health, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army to restore safe drinking water to areas served by the Navy water distribution system on Ohau through sampling and flushing.

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Sailors assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 discuss the home water system flushing restoration process for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) housing communities.

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Civilians & DOD-affiliated personnel and the Distribution System contamination can take a h registry. The survey and registry are separate ef

DOH & CDC Health Survey • Civilians & DOD-affiliated individuals who have been in areas served by the JBPHH water system since November 20, 2021 can participate in the Hawaii Department of Health and Centers for Disease Control health survey.

• People who live, work, visit, or attend school/ daycare in the area may participate.

• Participation is voluntary and confidential.

Results will be shared with the public.

• The survey will be available online until February 7, 2022.

Scan the QR code or follow the link for survey access http://go.usa.gov/xtg8v Questions: ATSDRACE@cdc.gov

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eir dependents affected by the Navy Water health survey and be entered into an exposure fforts to understand and track health concerns.

DOD Registry • All residents & assigned personnel will be automatically captured in the incident report registry.

• No action is required by members of the community to join this registry.

• Non-residents who only briefly visited or stayed in one of the impacted areas, and may not be reflected on resident or employee rosters, may self-report at the number below • The registry will be updated with additional incident details as more information is obtained over time.

Scan the QR code or call the number below for survey access 1-800-984-8523

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FEATURE STORY

“We had the Navy’s Child and Youth Program helping us to provide staffing to assist. A lot of people are showing their support.”

- Eason Ichiyama, MWR Liberty Hawaii

(Photos by FFR Marketing/ GreatLifeHawaii) No official endorsement intended.

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MWR, USO SERVE JBPHH COMMUNITY

By MCSN Chris Thomas, U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs

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he USO and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) have partnered to donate meals and crafts to affected service members and their families, as the Navy worked to restore safe drinking water at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH).

MWR and USO personnel served free meals and provided crafts for approximately three weeks. MWR served teriyaki meatballs with rice and vegetables in bento boxes, and other meals included chicken sandwiches, hamburger steak, pizza and prime rib.

In addition to the meals, the team provided access to crafting supplies and games for the children of service members – board games, basketballs and movies.

“I just like giving back to the community,” said Cody Dunham, an MWR staff programmer. “It feels good to help out, especially right now with everything going on.”

A variety of other organizations have also joined the effort to support affected families.

“We had the Navy’s Child and Youth Program helping us to provide staffing to assist,” said Eason Ichiyama, a manager for MWR Liberty Hawaii. “A lot of people are showing their support.”

On Dec. 24, the USO and MWR teamed with the Navy League, Defense Commissary Agency, Toys for Tots, and other local organizations to host a holiday event for families residing in Waikiki hotels. The event included food, arts and craft supplies, music from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, and pictures with Santa.

“The organization is focused on helping residents affected by the water quality while the Navy is flushing contaminated water from the supply system,” said Ichiyama. “They got displaced from their homes, so we’re trying to make their lives easier for a part of their day.”

About 4,000 service members and their families are residing in temporary lodging. Those who opted to stay in their homes are unable to use water for drinking or cooking until the distribution system is flushed and tested.

The U.S. military is working closely with the State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Honolulu Board of Water Supply, U.S. government and independent organizations to restore a safe water delivery system to JBPHH military housing communities through testing, treatment, and repair.

For more information on joint base water resources and updates, visit www.navy.mil/jointbasewater.

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WATER RECOVERY SUPPORT

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4 Construction Electrician 1st Class Nha Le, assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, and Lance Cpl. Mark DeCristoforo, assigned to 3rd Marine Division, rinse an ice tray during the water system flushing restoration process at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam housing communities, Dec. 30, 2021.

Dominic Mariano, a Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command contractor, prepares to install monitors to detect petroleum contamination in the Red Hill Well, Jan. 18.

5 Seabees assigned to Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303, review the home water system flushing restoration plan in the Radford Terrace community, Jan. 13.

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6 Airman 1st Class Armando Deleon, assigned to 15th Occupational Medical Readiness Squadron, completes the daily pH and chlorine tests as well as the weekly bacteria test on water distributed from bulk containers at a distribution site, Jan. 12.

Service members supporting the Interagency Drinking Water System Team, compile home water system flushing information, Jan. 11.

Alejandro Diaz (right) and Everett Pringle (left), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency personnel, discuss the flushing process and the restoration of drinking water with the residents of the affected Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam housing communities, Dec. 29, 2021.

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Jan. 1–8

JANUARY 2022

Start 2022 right and get in the pool for MWR Aquatics’ New Year’s Swim. Visit Scott, Hickam Training or Hickam Family pools and take up the challenge of swimming 2000 yards within those seven days. The first 24 to conquer this task receives a commemorative towel. Call 808-473-0394 for more info.

JAN. FRIDAY ROOFTOP PAU HANA 7–28 Every Friday from 4–8 p.m. on the roof of Wright Brothers Café & Grille.

Discover the best kept secret for unwinding after a hard week. Relax, enjoy a cold one and let the stress of the week melt away as you get ready for the weekend against the backdrop of a Hawaiian sunset. Admission is FREE to the open air lounge and a limited pau hana menu will be available.

Questions? Call 808-448-4608.

JAN. RESOLUTION 5K RUN 8 A good run/walk is a fun way to energize

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yourJetzer body and mind. Join MWR Fitness

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Hickam Fitness Center, make exercise part of your new year’s resolution with this run. It’s FREE to participate and is open to the whole family. Registration begins the morning of the run. Call 808448-2214 for more info.

Jan. 18 & 19

Love kids? Looking for a rewarding career with growth potential? Navy Child & Youth Programs wants to meet you! Register for an interview at our CYP Virtual Hiring Fair by Jan. 14 at greatlifehawaii.com/cyp.

Jan. 19

The Intramural Soccer League is accepting sign ups beginning Jan. 19, with the league beginning Feb. 12. The league is open to commands of JBPHH only and is free to participate. If you’re a member of JBPHH and don’t have a team, you can sign up to get in the players’ pool. For more info, call 808-473-2494 or 808-473-1921.

Jan. 25

Ballers of JBPHH, gather your command’s team and join the Intramural Basketball League from Jan. 25, running until March. The league is open to commands of JBPHH only and is free to participate. If you’re a member of JBPHH and don’t have a team, you can sign up to get in the players’ pool. We also have a 30 and Over league running during the same time. For more info, call 808-473-2494 or 808-473-1921.

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#greatlifehawaii A quick guide to what’s going on with MWR, CYP and MFSC.

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See the full calendar of classes.

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What’s Your New Year’s Resolution?

Liberty Program See this month’s Liberty activities calendar.

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Outdoor Recreation See the classes and excursions we have planned on the horizon!

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Makai Recreation Center See our full list of classes here.

Military & Family Support Center See our full list of classes here.

Arts & Crafts

Makai Recreation Center

Creative Acrylics “Fields of Color” w/Marina Borovok

Adult Cardio Kickboxing Camp

*Classes (below) are once a week for 4 weeks.

Jan. 10–31 | Mondays, 6:30–8:30pm Learn to create colorful festive composition, realistic and abstract. The course includes application, composition, basic color theory and techniques.

Create unique artworks that are fun and engaging.

Ages 12 & up. $120 per person (supplies not inclu.).

Pre-School Power Hour Jan. 4–25 (Tue.); Jan. 5–26 (Wed.) | 9:30–10:30am Join us for a fun filled parent and child craft. We will be reading themed stories and developing our creativity with a different craft each week. Ages 3–6. $30 per person (supplies inclu.).

Basic Digital Photography w/Ron Steiner Jan. 11– Feb. 1 | Tuesdays, 6–8pm Hands on instruction to demystify digital camera functions in practical settings as well as gaining an understanding of photo terms used. Lighting and its importance and well as good composition will be addressed with video clips and examples. Students will be encouraged to participate in classroom instruction by submitting images of their work. Ages 14 & up. $85 per person (supplies not inclu.).

*Classes (below) are twice a week for 4 weeks.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7–8pm

Everything Food & Drink Wright Bros. Cafe & Grille Friday Rooftop Pau Hana | Fridays, 4–8pm Enoy drinks and a limited pau hana menu while watching the sun set at our open-air rooftop lounge.

Liberty Programs

An exciting & dynamic fitness class that combines MMA techniques with fast-paced cardio. This is a high energy workout that challenges the beginner and elite athlete alike. Build stamina, improve coordination & flexibility, and burn calories as you build lean muscle while learning self-defense martial art moves from a black belt level instructor! Ages 18 & up. $55 per person.

Japanese Swordsmanship (Iaido) Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30–8:30pm

Take your shot at the title! Every month Liberty offers fun and free tournaments for single sailors and airmen. Video games, pool, ping pong and more, we want to see who is the champion of the base.

Study the art of Japanese Swordsmanship (Iaido).

Join our class to study the ancient art of Japanese Swordsmanship. This is a fun, exciting, adult only class that explores the use of Japanese swords and its fighting styles. This class is held in Paradise Lounge at Club Pearl Complex. Ages 18 & up. $65 per person.

Outdoor Recreation

MFSC

MWR Recreational Equipment Rental is your one stop shop for all your party and outdoor recreation equipment! With everything from bounce houses to bikes, we’ve got you covered! For more information visit jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/rec/rentals/ recreational-equipment-rental.

Need some help getting started on those New Year’s resolutions? Take a class at the Military & Family Support Center! To register or check out the available class listings at jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/ support/military-family-support-center/mfscclass-schedule-registration.

Monthly Tournaments at Liberty

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JBPHH is a NO DRONE fly zone Fly at off-installation designated sites only Never fly near other aircraft or ships Never fly over groups of people Stay informed of policies and rules Report suspicious activities