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USS Oklahoma Sailors identified See page A-4
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Surface action group makes JBPHH its first stop
U.S. Navy photo by MCI Corwin Colbert
MC1 Byron C. Linder Destroyer Squadron 31 Public Affairs Ships and units from the Sterett-Dewey surface action group (Sterett-Dewey SAG) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 11, the first stop of the
group’s western Pacific deployment. The command staff of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 31 and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey (DDG 105), along with embarked helicopter
detachments from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49 and HSM 78, deployed from Naval Base San Diego, March 31. During the transit to Hawaii, the Sterett-Dewey SAG completed a series of training and certification exer-
cises tailored to meet projected expectations of western Pacific operations. The group additionally worked with Carrier Strike Group 11 in a series of communications exercises. The Sterett-Dewey SAG will operate with regional navies to conduct
routine patrols, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation activities to enhance regional security and stability in the western Pacific. U.S. 3rd Fleet will retain control of the Sterett-Dewey SAG as it crosses the international
dateline. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of both the 3rd and 7th fleets. This operational concept allows both numbered fleets to
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Hawaii Sailors engage with Praxis to fight sexual misconduct Story and photo by MC1 Corwin Colbert
Cmdr. Thomas Gorey, chief staff officer, JBPHH signs the proclamation, April 5. U.S.
Navy photo by Ensign Jordan O’Briant
SAAPM kicks off with proclamation signing
Capt Nicole White 15th Wing Public Affairs
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) leadership hosted a Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) proclamation signing ceremony at JBPHH, April 5. The theme for this year’s SAAPM activities is “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” The proclamation signing is the first of several activities to be held throughout April, hosted by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program in the on-going effort to stop sexual assaults and support sexual assault survivors. Cmdr. Thomas Gorey, chief staff officer, JBPHH signed the proclamation. “Our strength lies in the leadership, character and moral integrity of every individual Sailor, Airman and civilian from the most junior to the most senior,” Gorey said. “Each of us has a duty to execute our
responsibilities, not just with expertise, but with a resolute sense of moral courage and tenacious accountability.” “The proclamation highlights and reinforces the extensive awareness efforts and initiatives we have recently implemented locally and navy wide. It also emphasizes my personal commitment and intent to maintain a glaring spotlight on the issue of sexual violence in our community.” Each year at the proclamation signing, the ceremony also recognizes those who have stood out from their peers in the previous calendar year. Terrilynn Brannon, JBPHH Installation Sexual Assault Response Coordinator recognized those who made the SAPR program the success that it is today. “Working with sexual assault, requires constant networking and working across many entities—we could not do this successfully without our great partnership with the Naval Criminal Investigative
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Service members stationed throughout Hawaii attended nontraditional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training at Sharkey Theater at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, April 11-13. The training was conducted by the Pure Praxis theater group. The group is contracted by the Department of Navy Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (DON-SAPRO). Dr. Jill Loftus, director of the Department of the Navy’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, said DoD wanted to talk about retaliation, social ostracism and sexual assault. “We wrote a new script and contracted with the group Pure Praxis,” Loftus said. “It gives service members a chance to engage in this situation and practice techniques they can use to stop the behavior. A tennis player hits thousands of balls before they ever play their first game. Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, opened the perfor-
mance with a speech emphasizing the elimination of sexual assault/harassment and destructive behavior in and out of the military. “Sexual harassment and sexual assault have absolutely no place in our military and are contrary to our core values,” Fuller said. “These destructive behaviors have a direct and negative impact on unit cohesion and our ability to meet the mission. These destructive behaviors poison our trust and confidence in each other and in the team. Eliminating sexual assault requires more than words — WE MUST ACT.” He said zero-tolerance requires an allhands approach, centered on integrity, toughness, initiative and accountability. “The CNO called all of us to action when it comes to doing the right thing. ‘No bystanders,’” Fuller said. “I can assure you that you will inevitably find yourself in challenging situations. Today, in this place, we are giving you more and better tools so you know what to do and how to act when that next defining moment arrives,” Fuller said. During the performances the audience
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Hawaii Sailors engage with the Pure Praxis theater group at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam’s Sharkey Theater, April 11-13. The group conducted nontraditional Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training using performance education workshops to train and empower service members at military installations worldwide.
Navy suspends electronic nicotine delivery systems April 14, 2017
U.S. Fleet Forces Public Affairs
Commander, U.S. Fleet Forces (USFF) and Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) released a joint message April 11 that suspends the use, possession, storage, and charging of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) aboard ships, submarines, aircraft, boats, craft and heavy equipment. The prohibition applies to Sailors, Marines, Military Sealift Command civilians and any personnel working on or visiting those units. The fleet commanders implemented this policy to protect the safety and welfare of Sailors and to protect the ships, submarines, aircraft and equipment.
The prohibition will be effective 30 days from the release of the policy, May 11, and will remain in effect until a final determination can be made following a thorough analysis. This new policy is in response to continued reports of explosions of ENDS due to the overheating of lithium-ion batteries. Multiple Sailors have suffered serious injuries from these devices, to include first- and second-degree burns and facial disfigurement. In these cases, injuries resulted from battery explosions during ENDS use, charging, replacement, or inadvertent contact with a metal object while transporting. Deployed units may request extensions on device removal until their next port visit. Supervisors should
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ensure that removable lithium-ion batteries are removed from the units and stored according to the ENDS manufacturer instructions, in plastic wrap, in a plastic bag, or any other non-conductive storage container. Sailors on shore will still be allowed to use ENDS on base, but must do so in designated smoking areas ashore while on military installations. Sailors are encouraged to use available tobacco cessation resources and programs resources and programs offered through Navy medical services and Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) programs. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2otzLFG.
Air Force assistance fund campaign prepares to kick off Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman 15th Wing Public Affairs As much as we try to prepare for uncertainties, sometimes events come up in life that you cannot handle on your own. It’s during those times that the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) can step in and help you out. The 44th annual AFAF donation drive is going on now until May 19. “The AFAF is one of my favorite charities because it’s the only one where the money donated goes directly back to the Airmen,” said Col. Kevin Gordon, commander 15th Wing. “Financial issues come up and they affect the mission. We fly, fight and win in both airspace and cyberspace, that’s what we do. But we cannot fulfill our mission if we have Airmen in need.” The AFAF raises money for a variety of charities that provide monetary assistance to help Airmen in need. “The AFAF’s annual fundraising campaign supports charitable affiliates that provide assistance to our enlisted or officer Air Force families in need, such as active duty, retirees, reservists, guard, and dependents,
including surviving spouses,” said Merlyn Bacungan, community readiness consultant at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. All active-duty or retired Airmen, whether they are officers or enlisted, can receive assistance through contributions from the following four charities: The Air Force Aid Society supports Airmen and their families with emergency monetary relief in times of need for anything from groceries and utility bills to scholastic grants for Airmen furthering their education. The Lemay Foundation assists widows of officer and enlisted Air Force retirees via financial aid to enable them to retain a dignified standard of living. The Air Force Villages Charitable Foundation is a San Antonio-based charity that provides care for retired officers and their spouses. The Air Force Enlisted Village is based in Florida near Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, which provides care and living space for surviving spouses of retired enlisted Air Force members. Funds from these charities have al-
ready directly impacted the lives of Airmen at Hickam. “In 2016, Hickam AFAS disbursed $91,275 in emergency loans and grants and $10,636 in support of six programs, ranging from “Bundles for
Babies” to car care,” Bacungan said. “Additionally, 42 family members received $62,575 in education aid. These would not have been possible without the AFAF contributions designated to AFAS.”
Sexual assault awareness and prevention month observed
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Service (NCIS)—in particular Mr. Phil Camaro,” Brannon said. “He is an NCIS investigator who has played a pivotal role in training prospective victim advocates on the role and responsibilities of investigative agencies.” Also recognized was Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Jessica Pena-Delgada of Pacific Command Headquarters. Pena-Delagda is one of more than 200
victim advocates who voluntarily serve on an island-wide crisis line during after duty hours and on weekends. Pena-Delagda has not only served on this watch bill but also volunteers one week a month. For more information, call the JB SARC office at 474-1999, the JB SAPR crisis hotline number at 722-6192 or the 15th Wing SAPR office at 448-3192 or 449-7272 for the 15th Wing SAPR crisis hotline.
Training aims to prevent assault
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Surface action group visits
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complement one another and provide the foundation of stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. “The Sterett-Dewey SAG has demonstrated exemplary technical and tactical proficiency and teamwork, giving this deployment a very strong start,” said Capt. David A. Bretz, commander, De-
stroyer Squadron 31. “I’m extremely proud of the dedication and mission focus on display from every Sterett-Dewey SAG Sailor, and we are looking forward to putting these sharpened skills to use in support of maritime security and stability operations with our partners and allies in the western Pacific.” U.S. 3rd Fleet leads
naval forces in the Pacific and provides the realistic, relevant training necessary for an effective global Navy, constantly coordinating with U.S. 7th Fleet to plan and execute missions based on their complementary strengths to promote ongoing peace, security, and stability throughout the Pacific theater of operations.
was immersed in the plot and was able to interact with the Pure Praxis by finding ways to intervene in defense of the victim. Following the performance, service members were informed about the different reporting options for a sexual assault or harassment mishap. Information System Technician 3rd Class Zachary Gold, from Pacific Command Joint Intelligence Operations Center, said it was his first time seeing or hearing about Praxis. He said he was surprised how well the training was set up. “I came here not expecting such a creative and informative performance for a topic as serious as is sexual assault and harassment,” Gold said. “It really allowed us to be involved without taking away the seriousness of the issue. I definitely feel other service members should
go to one of these trainings.” Pure Praxis uses performance education workshops to train and empower service members at military installations worldwide. For more information and resources about SAPR training, please visit the SAPR website at http://www.sapr.mil/.
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Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Staff Sgt. Christopher Stoltz
What is your favorite pizza: thin crust (New York style) or deep dish (Chicago style)?
Master Sgt. Priscilla Caluya
154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, HIANG “Although I’ve never had either style of pizzas in New York or Chicago, the Pacifico Pizza Napoletana in Kaneohe makes ‘ono (delicious) pizzas!”
GSM2 Jesse Gandara
AT2 Erin Harrison
GSM1 Jermaine Piper
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard
“My favorite pizza is a hand-tossed meatlovers pizza. The more toppings it has means the more flavors it has.”
“My favorite pizza has to be a hand-tossed pepperoni, pineapple and mushroom pizza. It sounds weird, but it’s a great mix of sweet and savory.”
“The pizza I enjoy the most would have to be a thin-crust pepperoni pizza. It’s simple, easy and just tastes great.”
Tech. Sgt. Mark Reddington HQ PACAF
“Being from Chicago, I’ve always enjoyed a good, authentic Chicago style deep dish pizza, with everything on it.”
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Navy complies with EPA, closes cesspools at Joint Base
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
The Navy recently closed the last of three remaining large capacity cesspools (LCCs) located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, settling a consent agreement and final order with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Navy paid a penalty of $94,212 for violations of the federal Safe Drinking Water Act at JBPHH. Rear Adm. John Fuller, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, announced the closure of the cesspools in his sixth Red Hill stakeholder letter of March 2017. “Just recently, we closed legacy cesspools that predated joint-basing in or-
der to comply with state law. Our Navy is not perfect, but we are committed to confronting what is not right or not in the nation’s best interest. We are accountable for our actions, and we are committed to doing the right thing. We are equally committed to presenting science-based evidence to enhance our understanding,” Fuller wrote. The Navy acquired the LCCs in 2010 when Hickam Air Force Base and Naval Station Pearl Harbor became Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. With the Navy as the lead Department of Defense agency for JBPHH, thousands of assets and inventory items were consolidated under Navy responsibility.
DBIDS begins 180-day transition for contractors, vendors
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
To improve management and force protection at Navy installations, the Navy is transitioning from using the Navy Commercial Access Control System (NCACS) to the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for contractors and vendors requiring access to an installation. The transition will begin April 17, 2017 with no cost to those transitioning. NCACS cardholders will have 90 days from April 17, to obtain a temporary DBIDS paper pass and 180 days from April 17 to obtain an actual DBIDS card, which will be at no cost to the applicant. Those requesting new access onto installations will receive the DBIDS card at the same time they are initially approved for access. After July 15, 2017 NCACS cards will no longer be accepted for installation access. DBIDS is the ID card scanning systems used by security personnel at Navy Region Hawaii installations. It can scan an ID card in a single second or less. DBIDS uses bar codes and biometrics to identify cardholders. The system verifies authorizations and assigns access privileges based on identify, affiliation, and the current threat. The new DBIDS scanner responds
Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Rear Adm. John V. Fuller Director, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Agnes Tauyan Communication Strategist Bill Doughty Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Grace Hew Len
faster and with more accuracy than a human checking an ID card. This means, with the heavy volume of traffic entering a base during peak traffic hours, entry controllers can now scan credentials instead of relying on visual ID card inspections, and it lessens bottlenecks or chokepoints at base entry control points. The system is maintained by the Defense Manpower Data Center, owners of the Defense Enrollement Eligibility Reporting System, or DEERS, and the Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System, or RAPIDS. When a Department of Defense credential is initially scanned at an installation entry control point, the cardholder is automatically registered in DBIDS once the ID card is validated in DEERS. Also, information is screened by the FBI National Criminal Information Center (NCIC). DBIDS is intereconnected with DEERS and NCIC for continuous vetting. Contractors or vendors who need assistance in transitioning from NCACS to a DBIDS temporary pass to a DBIDS card can contact the installation Pass & ID office or Visitor Control Center. Contractors and vendors are reminded to give themselves time as their may be a high demand during the transition to the DBIDS card and possible delays in processing new credentials and passes are anticipated.
Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.
Tech. Sgt. Abraham Walker
Defense Information Systems Agency, Pacfic “My favorite pizza is thin crust (New York style). I fell in love with the pizza when my wife and I went on leave to her hometown in Niagara Falls, New York. There is a small (brick oven) pizza shop called Pizza Oven. It’s the best pizza I’ve had in my life. It’s even better than the pizza I tried in Italy.”
COMMENTARY
Chief of Naval Personnel
April designated as Alcohol Awareness Month
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes annually, making alcohol the fourth leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Indeed, alcohol misuse can greatly impact all aspects of our lives—from health and well-being, to social connections, physical and emotional safety, and mission readiness. April is Alcohol Aw a r e n e s s M o n t h , and with sunny days and cookouts right around the corner, it’s a good time to remind your shipmates to plan ahead, drink responsibly and keep what they’ve earned. “Sailors work incredibly hard,” said Dorice Favorite, Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP) director. “Through our Keep What You’ve Earned (KWYE) campaign, we’re excited to offer Sailors tools they can use to promote a culture of responsible drinking in the Navy this April
and year-round.” NADAP research has shown that peerto-peer engagement is one of the best ways to influence behavior and promote responsible choices. With that in mind, the NADAP team needs everyone—including Drug and Alcohol Program advisors, deckplate leaders and family members—to be a part of Alcohol Awareness Month. In fact, the program encourages commands and readiness groups to host events to raise alcohol awareness this month. “Grassroots events can really make a dif-
ference,” Favorite said. “We have everything you need to execute a first-class event, all available for download at our website. Even if you don’t put on an in-person event, we encourage you to share our social media content on your personal and organizational pages, or just watch one of our realistic public service announcements with a shipmate. It could be the one thing that saves a friend from making a very bad decision.” The KWYE campaign encourages responsible drinking among Sailors by celebrating the achievements in their Navy careers. Recognizing their hard work and dedication reminds Sailors of their accomplishments—and how much they have to lose if they make poor choices regarding alcohol. For more information, visit www.nadap.navy. mil.
Ship refuels during Doolittle Raid
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U.S. Navy photo
USS Sabine (AO-25) refuels USS Enterprise (CV-6) in rough weather, during the approach phase of the mission, Doolittle Raid on Japan on April 17, 1942. The raid was planned and led by Lt. Col. James “Jimmy” Doolittle of the U.S. Army Air Forces.
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Unnamed USS Oklahoma survivor identified
Hawaii military service members prepare for a burial ceremony to reinter USS Oklahoma Sailors at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, April 7. Story and photos by MC2 Katarzyna Kobiljak Navy Public Affairs Support Element Detachment Hawaii Military members and civilians gathered to pay respects in a burial ceremony to reinter Navy Seaman 1st Class Murry R. Cargile and Seaman 2nd Class Vernon Grow at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, April 7. Grow and Cargile were killed in action, Dec. 7, 1941, while aboard the USS Oklahoma. Until recently, both
Sailors were buried under a gravestone marked “Unknown.” On the morning of Dec. 7, 1941, a fleet of Japanese carriers launched formations of dive bombers, torpedo planes and fighters against the vessels moored in the shallows of Pearl Harbor. The USS Oklahoma suffered 429 casualties as it quickly capsized due to damages sustained from multiple torpedoes. The majority of the casualties were never identified. During efforts to salvage the vessel, Navy personnel collected a large num-
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Navy chaplain Lt. Keith Russell reads an invocation.
ber of remains representing as many as 400 individuals. Most of these were later buried as unknowns at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu. Recent testing on the remains conducted at the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) was able to identify Cargile and remove another name from the list of those missing in action. During the ceremony, Raymond Emory, a Pearl Harbor survivor, accepted the flag on behalf of the Cargile fam-
ily. Emory, receiver of a Distinguished Public Service Award by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, worked tirelessly since the1960’s to ensure that all military service members who lost their lives during the attack on Pearl Harbor receive the honor they deserve. Thanks to Emory’s determination, research, and perseverance, as many as 394 Sailors and Marines who lost their lives on the Oklahoma have been or will be identified and returned to their families for the honored burial they deserve.
Information System Technician 3rd Class Sandra Parks, assigned to Navy Region Hawaii Honor and Ceremonies Detachment, presents a flag to Raymond Emory, a Pearl Harbor survivor.
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Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) transits the South China Sea. Michael Murphy is on a regularly scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of U.S. 3rd Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Danny Kelley
Coast Guard crewmembers assist local emergency services personnel in transporting a patient to Queens Medical Center from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, April 4. The 74-year-old man arrived in stable condition to Honolulu after being medically evacuated by an HC-130 Hercules fixed wing airplane 1,061 miles from Palmyra Atoll. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Amanda Levasseur
USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Commanding Officer Capt. Mark A. Melson speaks with Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Daniel Momosea, from Ewa Beach, right, during a division in the spotlight (DITS) inspection in the ship’s hangar bay, April 6.
Lt. Ryan Popiel, an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter pilot from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, explains helicopter instruments to a student as part of a D.A.R.E. event for Kualapuu Public Charter School children at Kaunakakai Ball Park, Molokai, April 7. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle
Seaman Matt Johnson, stands watch on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), March 27. Michael Murphy is on a regularly scheduled western Pacific deployment with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Danny Kelley
U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Devin M. Langer
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U.S. Navy photo by Christina Harper
Lori Shock, director for Office of Investor Education and Advocacy U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission provided a brief presentation to military service members during Military Saves Week at MFSC, Feb. 27.
10 ways to save money
Billie Prater Military and Family Support Center
Everyone seems to know the importance of saving money. However, how many people actually commit to saving money on a regular basis? Do you have your emergency savings built up enough to cover six months of living expenses? You don’t have to commit a lot to savings to make a difference. Every penny counts and will add up over time. Start small and increase as you can. Here a few things you can try to start saving money today.
• Have a budget
To have a successful financial plan the first thing you want to do is know where your money is going. Budget for your needs but don’t forget to budget for your entertainment.
• Automate savings
Pay yourself first by having a payment set up automatically to go to your savings account.
• Use cash
Studies show those individuals who use cash will spend less money than those who use plastic. If you set a budget with cash, it is hard to spend more cash than you have.
• Keep the change
There are many programs out there to help save the change. Put all of your change at the end of the day in a jar to save. Have your bank round up all your purchases to the next dollar and save money that way.
• Pay off debt
If you carry a balance on a credit card or still have an outstanding loan, you are paying interest. Some charge up to 25 percent for credit cards. Save yourself money by paying off your debt as soon as possible.
• Pay bills on time
One late payment can trigger higher interest rates and additional fees. Always pay your bills on time.
• Make a list for shopping
Those who shop with a list will spend less money than those who don’t. Try not to shop hungry either, as you will end up buying more food than needed.
• Buy local
Invest in your community and your health by buying local produce. You will buy produce that is typically fresher than the supermarkets and will be in season resulting in cheaper grocery bills.
• Make your own coffee
The average cup of coffee at most coffee shops can run your $6 to $7 per day. If you make your own cup of coffee, typically you will only spend about $30 a month versus the $30 a week. That is a $90 savings over the course of a month and $1080 a year.
• Eat at home
Eating out for meals will cost significantly more than eating at home. Meal prep and always having something quick to cook in
Pinwheels stand for children Bill Doughty Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs
Blue pinwheels handed out at the ceremony they’ll stand for children We plant the pinwheels – some in dirt too soft, others near rocks or concrete Lucky pinwheels get placed in grassroots to hold them, and keep them stable
your house can save you thousands of dollars over the course of a year. It is never too late to start planning for the future. Start small and pick one thing on this list to challenge yourself to save money. Take the challenge today; there is still time to pledge to save money at www.militarysaves.org.
so when the wind is just right they can spin and shine just like pinwheels should and when they fall down we stand them up again, watch over them – like we must Editor’s Note: Proclamation signing and pinwheel planting ceremonies are conducted around Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during the month of April on behalf of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Fleet and Family Readiness Marketing photos by Theresa Valadez
Helen Ko Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation The 20th Annual Ford Island Bridge Run began at the iconic Adm. Clarey Bridge on Ford Island, April 1. More than 1,700 runners and walkers started their morning bright and early to participate in the 10k run. One of the larger 10K runs on the island, the course requires runners to cross the bridge, run around a portion of Ford Island, and then come back over the bridge before reaching the finish line at Richardson Field. The overall winners this year in the following categories are men’s overall winner, Eric Jones, with a time of 34 minutes and 58 seconds, and women’s overall winner, Laura Darrow, with a time of 41:44. Men and women military winners included Valentine Roberts with a time of 37:15 and Ruth Fish with a time of 45:51. To commemorate 20 years of the run, all finishers received a medal for completing the run.
Overall men’s winner, Eric Jones.
Overall women’s winner, Laura Darrow.
A ceremony is held for overall men’s first place, Eric Jones, second place, Andrew Burness and third place, Ryan Tsang.
Women’s first place winnners, Laura Darrow, second place, Bethany Spector and third place, Mieko Ochsner get medals.
NHCH takes sole possession of fourth place in Red Division basketball standings April 14, 2017
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Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele
There are a lot of bad things that can happen at the start of any game, and having only four players to start a basketball game is certainly one of them. In the battle for fourth place in the Red Division, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) managed to defend the fort as they walked out on the court with only four players in their game versus Sentinel Warriors from the 8th Intelligence Squadron on April 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Although NHCH was outmanned for the first five minutes of play, they kept the game close with the Sentinel Warriors, who held a one-point 5-4 lead at the time. Once NHCH got enough players on the court, the team quickly turned things around and then held on for the 45-37 victory. “Well, we knew our players would come, so we slowed down the tempo and then we tried to draw them out, Hospital Corpsman Bradley Williams said. “When they came out, we scored.” Williams was a huge reason why NHCH was able to hang around before taking the lead, as he clicked for 11 points in the first half. The game was tied three times in the first 11 minutes, but once Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Carlton Dyke filled in as the team’s fifth player and got warmed up, the tide began to turn. Up by only a basket, Dyke got a lay-up for two points and then added two free throws to give NHCH a 16-point lead at 15-9. “He’s (Dyke) an energetic player,” Williams said about his teammate. “When we saw him, he gave us the energy to push forward, set the pace, and get our points up.” Williams remained hot and with the clock ticking down to halftime, he stepped up and dropped a long ball from beyond the arc to give NHCH
their first double digit lead at 22-12. In the second half, each time the Sentinel Warriors tried to cut into the lead, NHCH somehow managed to respond and maintain their 10-point advantage. The Sentinel Warriors cut the lead down to six points, but with only 4:00 on the clock, Dyke scored on a drive to the basket to put NHCH back up by 10 at 37-27. “We’re just all a lot of gritty players,” Williams said. “We never give up, so we just had to keep that attitude the whole game and it helped us win.” One of the biggest reasons why NHCH was able to hold the Sentinel Warriors at bay was the ability of NHCH to control the boards — especially while on offense. “Offensive rebounds, that’s something we practice,” Williams said. “We tell our people to crash every time.” While things were looking good for NHCH, the Sentinel Warriors had one last run up their sleeves. After the basket by Dyke, Sentinel Warriors guard Kendel Giles, a military family member, fired in a trey to make it 37-30. Then on the team’s next trip down the court, teammate Staff Sgt. Ouinton Daulton copied Giles with a three-point shot of his own to further cut the lead down to four at 37-33. Instead of folding, NHCH got a big putback basket by Cryptologic Technician (Maintenance) 1st Class Tim Taylor, another late arrival, that may have broken the Sentinel Warriors back with only 1:03 left in the game. Wi t h t h e p l a y o f f s r i g h t around the corner on April 29-30 and May 1, Williams couldn’t give a prediction as to how the team will do. Although he did admit that NHCH could pull off a surprise or two in the postseason. “We might,” he said. “You never know. All I know is that we’re going to play our best every game. We’ll give it our all Hospital Corpsman Bradley Williams goes up for two of his 16 points. and leave it on the court.”
Navy’s Pier Pressure mobile app helps Sailors make better choices
Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs
April is Alcohol Awareness Month and the Navy’s Pier Pressure mobile application can help Sailors make responsible drinking choices now and all year long. “Pier Pressure aims to make it easy and fun for Sailors to take a closer look at their drinking habits and explore the potential health and career impacts that just one night of excessive drinking can have,” said LaNorfeia Parker, deputy director of Navy Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention (NADAP.) “This app is free and combines interactive gaming with the tools that Sailors have told us they want and need to make drinking responsibly a no-brainer.” Pier Pressure is a part of Navy’s Keep What You’ve Earned campaign, which seeks to encourage a responsible drinking environment by
celebrating Sailors’ achievements in their Navy careers. Recent feedback from Sailors led to adding a calorie counter to the app, where users can select the type and number drinks they’ve had or may have, and get an estimate of how many calories they’ll pack on. As an added bonus, the counter also displays how many pushups it would take to work off those calories. Pier Pressure also features integration with popular ride services Uber and Lyft, allowing for a safe ride home at the tap of a button. “Sailors have responded positively to Pier Pressure, which has been played more than 30,000 times since its release,” Parker said. Pier Pressure is available on the iTunes and Google Play stores. More resources for Alcohol Awareness Month and to promote responsible drinking are available at www.nadap.navy.mil.
Earth Day meal planned A special meal in celebration of Earth Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. April 19 at Silver Dolphin Bistro. The menu will include chicken noodle soup, a “build your own” salad bar, steamed peas w i t h c e l e r y, buttered corn on the cob and hot rolls. Entrees will include teriyaki glazed pork chops and fried chicken. Starches will include baked potato
halves and tossed green rice. Desserts will include a ceremonial cake, Congo bars, creamy coconut pie and vanilla cream pudding. The meal is open to all active-duty personnel, escorted family members of active duty personnel, retirees and Department of Defense employees with a valid ID card. The cost is $5.55. Please bring exact change to expedite time spent at the cashier stand.
NIOC Hawaii reclaims first place in Red Division
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Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz Sports Editor, Ho‘okele
According to Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii Shoot Out Intelligence head coach Specialist 1st Class Brett Flores, the basketball matchup against 647th Civil Engineer Squadron (647 CES) B team wasn’t about winning, but was about getting back into sync. Prior to the Red Division game, NIOC had won nine out of 10 and stood only a half a game away from first place. However, Flores said that between seeing players come and go, and winning their last two games by forfeit, Shoot Out has fought to gain consistency from the start to end in all their battles. After having a full team for the first time in a while and watching them trounce the B team, 83-16, on April 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Flores said that he may have found the consistency he has been searching for all year. “Today was about being in sync,” Flores said. “We’ve been in flux for a bit. We’ve had people come in and out. We haven’t had a real stable consistent team. This week, everyone is here. That was really about it. Everybody was just glad to be back as a team.” The game was a matchup of teams at the opposite end of the standings, with NIOC holding a 9-1 record, while the B team came in with a record of 1-9. As expected, NIOC blazed out of the gates and started off reeling 19 points, before the B team even scored a point. The team’s first five players set the tempo as three players contributed six points or more. Leading the way was sharpshooter Crypotologic Technician (collection) 2nd Class Autoine Ford, who led all NIOC players with nine points, which included a trey, by halftime. Midway through the first half, Flores kept the high-octane offense running strong by swapping out the first five players with another set of five. Without skipping a beat, the next group picked up right where the first five left off. The high-paced offense piled on the points and by halftime, NIOC went into the break with an unbelievable 45-5 lead. A total of 10 players scored for Shoot Out in the first half and by the game’s end, 13 players inked
UPCOMI NG EVENTS
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation
Teens can attend job fair today
Teen Employment Program job fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Peltier Conference Room. This event is open to teens ages 14 to 18 and family members of active-duty, retired military, Department of Defense and contractor employees currently enrolled in high school. For more information, call 448-0418. ●
● Free float night will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Scott Pool. Participants can bring their own floats. For more information, call 473-0394. ● Easter brunch buffet at Restaurant 604 will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 16. The buffet is $45 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and under. A dinner buffet (without the breakfast foods) is also available from 4 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 888-7616.
Crypotologic Technician (collection) 2nd Class Autoine Ford drives to the basket for a lay-up. their names in the scorebook. “We’re trying to maximize the playing time everyone has,” Flores said. “We also want everyone to have a good time doing it. A lot of times, people are worried about getting the win. We’re more about just having a good time. In the second half, NIOC had just as much fun as they had in the first half. At the 13:52 mark, Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 2nd Class Charles Carpenter got in the scorebook with a lay-up that jacked the lead by 50 points at 60-10. As the clock wound down, things got even worse for the B team. Shoot Out took an amazing 70-point lead at 81-11. Flores said that NIOC, despite its inconsistencies throughout the
season, has been blessed to have so many interchangeable parts. He feels that he can substitute his players at will and they wouldn’t miss a beat. In addition, Flores said because he has players of all different sizes and heights, there isn’t a team on base that can outmatch Shoot Out’s versatility. “I think our numbers alone is going to help us,” he said. “But at the end of the day, it’s going to be our best five I can put out there. If I have to go big, I put in all my big men. If I need to go small, we can play small ball as well. “We’re looking to win it all. We want to incorporate having fun and the love of the game, but we also want to finish on a high note. That means winning it all.”
Kernel Popcorn pulls magic tricks for all ages Story and photo by Gaea Armour
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation Just as it did around this time last year, the Kernel Popcorn Magic Show brought in magic tricks and a laughter-filled atmosphere for the whole family at Sharkey Theater, April 2. “Being back here at Pearl Harbor is just like coming back home. There’s so many days I go around the world. I perform the Kernel Popcorn Magic Show through Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). I travel with Armed Forces Entertainment periodically to Europe, performing in countries such as Spain, Italy, Turkey and Iceland. My last tour was at the Air Force Base in England,” Kernel Popcorn said. “My show is suited for all families of all division of the forces, as I MWR Marketing photo say, from ages 3 to 93.” During his show, todKernel Popcorn, left, performs a magic trick with assistance dlers, school age kids, from an audience member.
moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas experienced an afternoon of trickery using cards, balloons, locks and chains and even toilet paper. Kernel Popcorn performed during the week throughout Joint Base at all the Child Development Centers, School Age Centers, Joint Base Library, Military Family Support Center and Navy Exchange. He also entertained children with balloon animals during the Sunday brunch and Mongolian barbecue night at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. All shows were free and open to all Department of Defense cardholders and sponsored guests. Kernel Popcorn has been performing for over 24 years. “I find when I travel in these shows for the forces, it’s more rewarding. It’s not very often you get to see live entertainment all the time. The Armed Forces Entertainment makes it available too and I’m glad to be part of the system,” Kernel Popcorn said.
Bike Path cleanup set for April 29 In celebration of Earth Month, a Pearl Harbor Bike Path cleanup will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. April 29. Volunteers should meet at Neal Blaisdell Park to help pick up debris. The event is hosted by the City
and County of Honolulu in partnership with the Navy, Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific and the Environmental Outreach Office. Volunteers need to be 12 years of age or older to participate in the cleanup event. Minors need
to bring a parent-or guardian-signed waiver. For more information on the bike path cleanup, call 768-4319. For more information on other volunteer opportunities, visit www.cleanwaterhonolulu.com or call 768-3300.
● Easter brunch buffet and egg hunt at The Lanai at Mamala Bay will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 16. The cost is $32.95 for adults and $16.95 for ages 6-12. The egg hunt will be held before the brunch, with 9 a.m. time for ages 5 and under, and 9:30 a.m. for ages 6-12. For more information, call 422-3002.
Easter Sunday popcorn will be provided at 2:30 p.m. April 16 at Sharkey Theater. With every paid movie ticket, patrons can receive a free small bag of popcorn. For more information, call 473-0726. ●
Free Teen Center family night: Month of the Military Child will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 18 at the Joint Base Teen Center. This is open to all families of teens ages 13-18. For more information, call 448-0418. ●
● Free Liberty’s Barracks Bash will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. April 20 at Wahiawa Annex Barracks. This event is for single, active-duty E1E6 only. For more information, call 473-2583.
Teen Employment Program job fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. April 21 at Peltier Conference Room. This event is open to teens ages 14 to 18 years old and family members of active-duty, retired military, Department of Defense and contractor employees currently enrolled in high school. For more information, call 448-0418. ●
Camping in the park will begin at 4 p.m. April 21 and will end at 8 a.m. April 22 at MWR Outdoor Recreation at Hickam Harbor. Families can spend the night out underneath the stars and watch a movie once the sun sets. Registration only reserves camp space. Gear and equipment are not provided. If camping gear is needed, participants can visit the Outdoor Adventure Center to rent. The cost is $30-$35. For more information, call 449-5215. ●
● Free movie in the park for all ages will begin at 7 p.m. April 21 at MWR Outdoor Recreation at Hickam Harbor. Patrons can bring some blankets and sit on the grass to watch a movie under the stars at Hickam Harbor waterfront. Patrons can bring drinks and snacks. The movie is to be announced and it will be suitable for all ages. Check the movie listings on Facebook at “Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Outdoor Recreation.” For more information, call 449-5215.
Superhero movie day will begin at 10 a.m. April 22 at Sharkey Theater. Kids can watch “The Incredibles” and dress up in their favorite superhero costumes. The movie is presented by the Military and Family Support Center in partnership with MWR. For more information, call 474-1999 or 473-2651. ●
● Free Earth Day Celebration at Hickam Harbor will begin at 11 a.m. April 22 at MWR Outdoor Recreation at Hickam Harbor. There will be food trucks, events, a bounce house for the kids, information booths and more activities for the entire family to help the community learn about caring for the land and waters. For more information, call 449-5215.
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NEX winner is ‘A-OK’
‘Hoppy’ Easter
Kailani Balbas, age 13, is one of four winners of the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) A-OK Student Reward Program. She said that she will save the $1,000 in money she received for college and has her eye on Stanford University for an engineering degree. She likes to play the piano, ukulele, soccer, basketball and football. Her advice to other students is to “keep working hard and don’t give up.” The A-OK program requires eligible students,
those who obtain a “B” grade average or equivalent, to bring their report c a r d o r o t h e r p e r f o rmance document into the NEX. Upon verification of eligibility, each student will complete an entry form and obtain an A-OK discount card. The completed entry form enters the eligible student in a system-wide drawing for one of the four monetary awards ($2,500, $1,500, $1,000, $500) totaling $5,500 each quarter. To enter the drawing,
patrons can stop by the Pearl Harbor NEX Aloha Center with a current report card or progress report and have an NEX associate verify the eligibility. They can then fill out an entry card and obtain an A-OK ID, which entitles the student to 19 discount coupons for NEX products and services. Since the program’s inception in 1997, NEXCOM has awarded $694,500 in savings bonds and monetary awards to students with the help of its vendor partners.
Photo courtesy of Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange
To celebrate Easter, 58 kids and 56 adults were invited to eat a French toast and ham breakfast April 8 at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange, along with enjoying arts and crafts provided by the Navy Lodge, USO and Navy League. There was also a special appearance by Kernel Popcorn who did magic tricks and made balloon art for the kids. Each child received a goodie bag filled with Easter items and took pictures with the Easter bunny.
NEX photo by Kenneth Chan
Angie Kalauoka‘aea of the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) left, recently presents Kailani Balbas with an NEX A-OK Student Reward Program $1,000 check.
SAAPM 2017 events continue throughout this month
Don Robbins Editor, Ho‘okele
A series of events are now being held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in April to highlight Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). The events are in partnership with the Joint Base Military and Family Support Center. In addition, people are encouraged to wear teal-colored attire or a teal ribbon every Tuesday in April to raise awareness about the issue of sexual assault. The 2017 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) theme is “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” • The seventh annual SAAPM Ryde Against Sexual Assault with the Oahu
Ruff Ryders will begin at 9 a.m. April 15 at Ke‘ehi Lagoon Beach Park, Honolulu. • A Full Sail Against Sexual Assault event at 9 a.m. April 19 will be an interactive activity that incorporates awareness about Victims’ Legal Counsel services, as well as sexual assault prevention/awareness education. It will be hosted by the Navy Victims’ Legal Counsel Office and the USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). • Honolulu Mayor’s SAAPM Proclamation Signing will be held at the Mayor’s Office at 1 p.m. April 19. • A SAAPM information table will be located at U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 20. Information material and resources about sexual assault prevention will be available at PACOM
atrium, building 700. • A SAAPM JAMthon will be held at 7 a.m. April 21 at Ward Field. The event is designed as a high-energy, fun and interactive total body fitness workout integrating sexual assault awareness, prevention and intervention concepts. There is no need to register. Participants can just show up. The event is hosted by Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii and Joint Base. • Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 303 (CBMU 303) will hold a SAAPM sign and poster awareness drive from 2 to 3:45 p.m. April 27 showcasing messages of prevention and response at designated gates throughout Joint Base. • A SAAPM Teal Frisbee Tournament will be held at 8 a.m. April 28. Naval
Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii will sponsor the tournament to help promote awareness of sexual assault prevention and response. • A SAAPM human SAPR ribbon and resource fair will be held at 9 a.m. April 28 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay Navy tenant commands. They will assemble to form a human outline of the signature teal ribbon to encourage awareness of sexual assault. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April is designed to enhance year-round efforts to eliminate the crime of sexual assault and ensure all Sailors are treated with dignity and respect. For more information on the JBPHH events, email CNI_PRLH_SAPRHawaii@navy.mil.
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Community APRIL
CALENDAR
CIAC FORUM
TODAY — A Command Individual Augmentee
Coordinator (CIAC) forum will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. CIACs will meet to receive information assisting Individual Augmentee Sailors and their families. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
PASSOVER, EASTER EVENTS
APRIL 14, 15, 16 — Passover and Easter
religious events have been announced at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Today, April 14 at 7:30 p.m., a Jewish Shabbat Pesach Service will be held at Aloha Jewish Chapel at Joint Base. Today, April 14 at 5 p.m., a Protestant Good Friday Service will be held at Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel. Today, April 14 at 7 p.m., a Catholic Good Friday Service will be held at Hickam Chapel Center. On April 15 at 7 p.m., a Catholic Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Mass will be held at the Hickam Chapel Center. On April 16 at 6:30 a.m., a Protestant Easter Sunrise Service will be held at Battleship Missouri Memorial. FMI: email ITCS Carrie Allen at carrie.allen@navy.mil.
EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 15 — A free Easter egg hunt will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel. The event will also include an Easter story, balloon twisting, cookie decorating, flower pot planting, crafts, games and food. FMI: 473-3971.
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS
expedite time spent at the cashier stand.
Suicide prevention awareness training will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfscclass-schedule or 474-1999.
ACING THE INTERVIEW
APRIL 17 —
WORK AND PERSONAL LIFE BALANCE
APRIL 18 — A class on balancing work and
APRIL 19 —
A class on presenting yourself as the best job candidate, interview styles and more will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Hickam. FMI: www. greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfsc-classschedule or 474-1999.
personal life will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at NEW MOMS AND DADS CLASS Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. APRIL 19 — A class for new and soon-toFMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/ be parents, or those who are thinking about mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. becoming parents, will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Hickam. FMI: MILLION DOLLAR SAILOR/AIRMAN www.greatlifehawaii.com/family-support/mfscAPRIL 18-19 — The Million Dollar Sailor/ class-schedule or 474-1999. Airman two-day class will be held from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. both days at Military and Family AIR FORCE SPOUSE Support Center Wahiawa. The class is designed for junior Navy and Air Force personnel to learn APRIL 20 — “Air Force Spouse 101: Heartlink” will be held from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Military and about all aspects of budgeting, finances and investment. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/family- Family Support Center Hickam. The program is for new Air Force spouses, those who are about support/mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. to become one, or those who still have questions about the Air Force way of life. A complimentary EARTH DAY MEAL lunch will be served. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ APRIL 19 — A special meal in celebration of family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999. Earth Day will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Silver Dolphin Bistro. The meal is open to all EFMP COMMAND POC TRAINING active-duty personnel, escorted family members of active duty personnel, retirees and Department APRIL 20 — Training for newly designated Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) of Defense employees with a valid ID card. The points of contact will be held from 9:30 a.m. cost is $5.55. Please bring exact change to
to noon at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. Contact the EFMP liaison for more information. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/ family-support/mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN CLASS
APRIL 20 — A class on the Thrift Savings
Plan (TSP) will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Military and Family Support Center Pearl Harbor. The TSP is a retirement savings and investment plan for federal employees and members of the uniformed services. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com/familysupport/mfsc-class-schedule or 474-1999.
EARTH DAY EVENT
APRIL 21 — Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX), Joint Base and other Earth Day partners will welcome all authorized patrons to join in “thinking green” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the NEX mall second floor. There will be eco-friendly demonstrations, information booths about creating a greener future, Earth Day kids’ games and earth-friendly products. FMI: 423-3274.
SUPERHERO MOVIE
APRIL 22 — The superhero movie “The Incredibles” will be shown at 10 a.m. at Sharkey Theater. Families are invited to dress up in superhero costumes and join the movie presentation and parade to celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Tickets are required. Please contact Military and Family Support Center at 474-1999 for your free tickets.
MOVIE SHOWTIMES CHiPs A rookie officer is teamed with a hardened pro at the California Highway Patrol, though the newbie soon learns his partner is really an undercover Fed investigating a heist that may involve some crooked cops.
SHARKEY THEATER
HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER
TODAY — APRIL 14
TODAY — APRIL 14
7:00 PM Beauty and the Beast (3-D) (PG)
7:00 PM Kong: Skull Island (PG-13)
SATURDAY — APRIL 15
SATURDAY — APRIL 15
2:30 PM Beauty and the Beast (PG) 5:00 PM Before I Fall (PG-13) 7:10 PM The Shack (PG-13)
3:00 PM Beauty and the Beast (PG) 6:30 PM Kong: Skull Island (PG-13)
SUNDAY — APRIL 16
3:00 PM Beauty and the Beast (PG)
2:30 PM Kong: Skull Island (3-D) (PG-13) 5:00 PM Beauty and the Beast (3-D) (PG) 7:30 PM CHiPs (R)
SUNDAY — APRIL 16
THURSDAY — APRIL 20
7:00 PM Kong: Skull Island (PG-13) (PG-13)(PG-13)