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Military, state reach new heights with crane blessing ceremony October 10, 2014
Story and photo by MC2 Diana Quinlan
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii Representatives from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, Hawaii Air National Guard and the state of Hawaii participated in an Alternate Port Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony followed by a traditional Hawaiian blessing of a new mobile crane on Oct. 6 at Kilo 8 Pier, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). The main objective and reasoning behind the acquisition of the $4 million crane was to establish an alternate port to enable cargo off-loading at JBPHH if Honolulu Harbor is rendered inoperable. Participants recognized the importance of working together in protecting the state from possible natural disasters and stressed the importance of collaboration between military and civilian forces in recovery from
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“Hawaii is indeed a paradise,” said Williams in his address. “However, if HurRepresentatives for the state of Hawaii, the ricane Sandy and years U.S. Navy, the U.S. Coast Guard and Hawaii ago, Hurricane Iniki, Air National Guard join hands in a prayer with taught us one thing, it is Rev. Charles Yabui, of Kahu Kihapai of Ka that we must be prepared Hale Ho'ano O Ke Akua Church on Oct. 8 at and that requires working Kilo 8 Pier, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. together.” Williams also spoke about the specific challenges that the islands of Hawaii face, due to their isolation in the Pacific and distance from mainland response. “My staff here has come to appreciate the complexities of what it would take should a Sandy-like incident affect us here in Hawaii,” said Williams. “The tyranny of distance separating us from the initial arrival of forces from the West Coast can and will take days, compared to hours for mainland residents. That is why we must be prepared.” Lacking physical land barriers to protect the harbor from the tidal effects potential damages. commander of Navy Region spoke about the importance witnessed in the wake of during hurricanes in the During the ceremony, Hawaii and Naval Surface of preparedness for natural Hurricane Sandy during Rear Adm. Rick Williams, Group Middle Pacific, disasters, a necessity he his tour in Norfolk, Va. See CRANE, A-6
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam hosts Women’s Waterfront Symposium Story and photo by MC2 Laurie Dexter
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii More than 100 Sailors attended the 2014 Women’s Waterfront Symposium on Oct. 7 at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The symposium focused on current issues and future initiatives applicable to women in the surface Navy, both enlisted and officers. The symposium’s theme was “Why Do You Serve?” According to Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, education, communication and understanding are important keys when overcoming challenges. The greatest tool we have is a passionate, dedicated and engaged human mind that is willing to work with others,
Capt. Annette Von Thun, preventive medicine officer at Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 6, speaks to Sailors during the 2014 Women's Waterfront Symposium held Oct. 7 at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. the admiral said. The symposium offered interactive forums with leaders from around the island and a diverse group of communities to answer questions from the audience. “A mentor can help guide a
Sailor to make positive choices in their career,” said Lt. Cmdr. Noelle Murphy, Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, who organized the event. “It’s someone to exchange ideas with and discuss potential solu-
Navy Ball will ‘thank those who support us’ LS1 Noel Perry
Naval Supply Systems Command, Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor Hundreds of civilians, officers and enlisted service members are expected to celebrate the 239th Navy birthday during the 2014 Hawaii Navy Ball on Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki. The event will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Since 1972, each CNO has encouraged a Navy-wide celebration of this occasion “to enhance a greater appreciation of our Navy heritage and to provide a positive influence toward pride and professionalism in the naval service,” according to Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr., Chief of Naval Operations from 1970-1974. “We’re doing a combined officer and enlisted Navy Ball. This is more in keeping with the rest of the Navy and the traditions,” said U.S. Pacific Fleet Command Master Chief Teresa Carroll. “The Navy Birthday Ball is intended as an internal celebration commemorating and welcoming our Navy’s active duty, Reservist, retirees, civilians and family members to join us for the excitement.”
This year’s theme is “Thanking Those Who Support Us.” U.S. Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, an Army National Guard Iraqi veteran and a representative from Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District, will be the guest speaker for the ceremony. The Navy Ball is an opportunity to show the importance of the Navy’s history and heritage while recognizing past and present accomplishments of Sailors in warfighting efforts. The attendees will have a choice from several entree options, entertainment by a disc jockey, a table centerpiece competition and more. Ticket prices for the event are based on rank: E1 to E5 is $52; E-6 to E-9, CWO1 and CWO2 is $67; CWO3 and CWO4, O-1 to O-4, GS-8 to GS-14 is $77; CWO5 and O5, GS-14 and up is $87. To purchase tickets, contact a Navy Ball representative or visit https://2014navy ballhawaii.ticketbud.com/2014-us-navyball. Please visit the Hawaii Navy Ball Facebook page for additional information, updates and fundraising opportunities at www.facebook.com/navyballhi.
tions to challenges. And it’s someone who can motivate and provide inspiration when needed. The symposium is a chance to hear how successful leaders--both men and women—from around the waterfront have tackled problems and succeeded.” The symposium featured a panel discussion where Sailors had the opportunity to ask senior leadership about concerns, future Navy plans and personal experiences. Topics discussed in the panels included: leadership, mentorship, family/work balance, networking and support. Both men and women were encouraged to join the discussions and participate in the symposium. “Men and women are both in the Navy,” said Navy Chief Counselor Athena Allen, Navy Region Hawaii. “So at the end of the day without both genders at functions like this, we’re not working as a team. We don’t want to divide by having
these functions. We want to provide an opportunity to specifically get some of the females involved, so they can hear both from male and female counterparts as well as vice versa,” Allen said. Following the interactive leadership panel, a speed-mentoring activity ensued to provide Sailors with the opportunity to speak oneon-one with leadership. “I think the whole day has been put together to have something for everyone,” said Allen. “The speed-mentoring gave Sailors the opportunity for intimate moments between junior Sailors and senior Sailors—both officers and enlisted—so they could ask those questions that maybe they’re not sure about or they feel uncomfortable asking in front of a group. We’re able to reach a more diverse group of personalities with the opportunity for different forums to exchange information,” she explained.
ARM Cuauhtémoc arrives in Hawaii The Mexican ship Cuauhtémoc arrived in Honolulu on Oct. 6 as part of its America 2014 global training cruise. Throughout its history, the ship has sailed the seas of the world to transmit a global message of friendship and goodwill. The ship will set sail today for a port call to Long Beach, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Chase Gentilhomme
Makahiki celebration to be held at JBPHH See page A-2
USS America’s flag flies at USS Arizona Memorial See page A-4
Making Strides to fight cancer See page B-1
USS Chosin joins in San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 See page A-2
Navy Reads: Farragut ‘touched by fire’ See page A-6
Hispanic heritage events planned for Oct. 15 See page B-6
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Makahiki celebration to be held at JBPHH Tom Clements
Navy Region Hawaii Environmental Public Affairs Officer Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH) and Navy Region Hawaii will celebrate Kapuaikaula Makahiki starting at 9 a.m. Nov. 8 at Hickam Harbor Beach. Military and civilian personnel, their families and sponsored guests are invited
to observe makahiki, an ancient Hawaiian celebration known as a “Hawaiian Thanksgiving.” The free event is organized by the Oahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, in partnership with JBPHH. Families are invited to bring their beach chairs and mats to enjoy the festivities and take part in makahiki games, such as o’o (spear throwing) and ulu maika (stone rolling).
Winners will receive homemade kahili, or feather standard, as prize and compete for the “grand champion” prize. Before the makahiki begins, paddlers in canoes carrying the Hawaiian deity Lono will make a journey from Iroquois Point to Hickam Harbor. Once near shore, the blast of the pu (conch shell), will announce their arrival, ushering the start of the makahiki with a
procession from the beach to the makahiki site in the grassy area near Sam Choy’s Seafood Grille. In ancient Hawaiian history, Lono was the embodiment of peace and welfare, and all warfare was strictly forbidden during the time of makahiki . The focus on health and welfare made games of skill that tested a healthy body and mind a focal point of the makahiki games.
For more than 2,000 years, the significance of Lono and his contributions to the beliefs and practices of the early Hawaiian people influenced the celebration of events held during makahiki festivals throughout the Hawaiian Islands. According to the ancient calendar of Hawaii, the Hawaiian new year begins on the first night of the rising star constellation Makali’i, or Pleiades. The
four months following the rise of the Makali’i, from October to the end of January, were set aside as a time for Lono, to give thanksgiving for the bounty of land and sea. For more information, contact Tom Clements, Navy Region Hawaii environmental public affairs officer, at 473-0662, or Patty Colemon, Navy Region Hawaii environmental outreach coordinator, at 473-0369.
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Participants of the annual makahiki festival host makahiki games at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
USS Chosin joins in San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs USS Chosin (CG 65), a guidedmissile cruiser homeported in Hawaii, is participating in San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 through Oct. 13. The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the guided-missile cruiser USS Kidd (DDG 100) are also participating. The main festivities are scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. today with the parade of ships arriving, passing under the Golden Gate Bridge, and mooring in San Francisco Bay. San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 (SFFW 14) is an opportunity for the American public to meet their Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard team and experience America's sea services. More than 2,500 Sailors, Marines and Coast
U.S. Navy photo by MCC John M. Hageman The guided-missile cruiser USS Chosin (CG 65) maneuvers in the Pacific Ocean Aug. 6 during a trilateral exercise (TRILATEX). TRILATEX is intended to increase interoperability, operational proficiency and readiness between partnering nations.
Guardsmen are scheduled to take part in SFFW 14 to celebrate the rich history of America's naval forces and the San Francisco Bay area. Sailors will have an opportunity to engage with the local community in a series of service projects and enjoy premier events including the return of the Blue Angels air show, parade of ships, and the commissioning of the Navy's newest ship, USS America. The Navy Blue Angels are scheduled to perform at the air show Saturday and Sunday. Tours aboard Chosin and Kidd are scheduled for Oct. 11-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tours aboard America will be on Oct. 12-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Read next week’s Ho`okele for coverage of the USS Chosin at San Francisco Fleet Week.)
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It’s Energy Action Month: What energy-saving tip do you have? Master Sgt. Jong Park 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing “Air dry dishes instead of using your dishwasher's drying cycle.”
HMC Atiba Mathlin USS Paul Hamilton “I just bought an energy efficient washing machine.”
Staff Sgt. James Ealey 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron “Change all incandescent bulbs to energy saving ones. Even though the upfront cost is a bit more, energy star bulbs will outlast any old incandescent bulb, saving you money and energy in the long run.”
MM1 Majelle Medrano USS Paul Hamilton “Install solar panels on your house. Use a skateboard to go short distances instead of your car.”
Airman 1st Class Cheyann Smith 647th Force Support Squadron “Electricity out here is crazy expensive! I always set my thermostat high when not home, and low when I am, to save energy and also money.”
Chief of Naval Operations Happy 239th birthday, Navy! On Oct. 13, it is important that we reflect on who we are and where we started. It is a day which marks the cornerstone of our proud service beginnings. As you operate forward, and stand the watch around the globe, you embody the characteristics of the patriots that went before us. Our greatest traditions live within the foundation of their courage and perseverance.
On this day, we pause and remember the proud heritage and service of previous shipmates. Likewise, we will always remember those veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Navy and our nation. This year, our birthday theme is “thanking those who support us”— our families, friends, communities, industry and organizations have helped support us and we owe a debt of gratitude. Our success as individuals and as a Navy is achieved with them at our side. We could not
execute our mission at a high level without their unwavering support. Moving forward, we will continue to use the three tenets: Warfighting first, operate forward, be ready. We will be ready today, while also building the Navy to win tomorrow. From Oct. 13, 1775 until today, history has proven time and again that a powerful Navy is vital to ensuring the prosperity of our economy and the safety of our citizens. This is the legacy we celebrate today. Happy birthday, shipmates!
Commissaries announce holiday hours In observance of the Columbus Day/Discoverer’s Day holiday on Oct. 13, the Pearl Harbor Commissary hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hickam Commissary will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call Pearl Harbor Commissary at 471-8402, ext. 101 or the Hickam Commissary at 449-1363.
Stars pinned on Hickam officer
OSSN Michael Stewart USS Paul Hamilton “Take shorter showers.”
Staff Sgt. Lakisha White 647th Force Support Squadron
Maj. Gen. Clarence A. Tinker, commanding general of 7th Air Force, pins stars of brigadier general on Col. William Farthing, commander of the 7th Air Force Base Command, at Hickam Field on Oct. 1, 1941, 73 years ago this month.
“Turning off all the lights before I leave my house and unplugging items out of the wall that I am not currently using.”
IS1 Jarrod Fowler USS Paul Hamilton
Photo courtesy of the state of Hawaii Department of Transportation
“Drive the speed limit.”
Lt. j.g Jeffrey Johns USS Paul Hamilton “Bring reusable bags to the grocery store and make sure you change the air filter on your car.”
GSE2 Brock Roberts USS Paul Hamilton “Carpool.”
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Correction – Navy Birthday Ball Information about the Navy Birthday Ball which was published on page A1 of the Oct. 3, 2014 issue of Ho`okele was incorrect. The Navy Birthday Ball will be held from 6 to 11 p.m. Oct. 18 at the Sheraton Hotel in Waikiki. The event this year is combined, including officers and enlisted service members, civilians and family members.
Director, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Agnes Tauyan Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Rear Adm. Rick Williams Chief of Staff Capt. Mark Manfredi Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.
Deputy Director, Public Affairs Bill Doughty Director, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs Grace Hew Len Managing Editor Karen Spangler
Deputy Commander Col. David Kirkendall
Editor Don Robbins
Chief Staff Officer Capt. Douglas Holderman
Assistant Editor Brandon Bosworth Sports Editor Randy Dela Cruz Sr. Graphic Artist Antonio Verceluz
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USS America’s flag flies at USS Arizona Memorial Story and photo by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Detachment Hawaii A native of Skowhegan, Maine and retired schoolteacher, Larry Ross, was given an opportunity to travel to each state across the nation. His mission was to make sure the American flag he carried with him would fly in each state. On Oct. 6, the flag made its last stop—this one in Hawaii, the 50th state, where it was flown over the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor. The memorial is the final resting place for Sailors and Marines who lost their lives during the 1941 Japanese attacks on Pearl Harbor and their shipmates who requested to be interred in the ship to join their fallen brothers-in-arms. “I am bringing a flag to every state in the union on behalf of the USS America and the sponsor of the ship Mrs. Lynne Pace,” said Ross. “I presented to her an idea of taking a flag to every state of the union speaking to as many young people as I possibly can across the country.” Chief Machinist’s Mate Michael Sears Jr. and Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christian Casiple, both based in Hawaii, assisted Ross in raising the flag over the USS Arizona Memorial. “It was an honor to be here and assist in raising the flag over the Arizona,” said Casiple. “To hear that [Ross] has been to every state with this flag, telling the stories of the fallen, is really amazing.” One may wonder how he managed to visit every state across America. It was a long but fulfilling journey, according to Ross. During his travels, Ross met and talked with students and young people of all ages who signed a “pledge to myself.” The pledge says, “I pledge to protect my life and the lives of others, to use my liberty for good, and to help others do the same and to pursue my happiness,” which references the famous quote in the Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson. “Along the way, we have been meeting with kids and talking about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and using examples of Marines and Sailors that my class had researched,” said Ross. Ross explained his mission in telling stories and educating the new genera-
Fitness assessments to temporarily relocate Story and photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden
15th Wing Public Affairs
Chief Machinist's Mate Michael Sears Jr. raises the American flag at the USS Arizona Memorial. The flag was flown in every state in the U.S. and will be presented to the crew of the new amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during the ship’s commissioning ceremony Oct. 11. tions about the past and how it affects our present and our future. “I want to talk about the attributes, the values and the traits that [fallen heroes] demonstrated are truly examples of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” he added. “Those traits serve you well whether you are in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps; a teacher in an elementary school or on a soccer team. It doesn’t matter, they serve you well,” Ross said. Ross explained that the true gift of this journey is to have the young people internalize life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness and make it a part of their lives as he stressed the importance of the connection between the young people and the Sailors and Marines aboard the ships. “When I get back to California, the flag will be presented to Mrs. Pace,” he shared. “It will be framed, and it will go to the USS America where it will stay on permanent display. It’s really her [Pace’s] gift to the ship, as I explained to the kids.” On Oct. 11, the Navy’s newest amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) is slated to be commissioned during San Francisco Fleet Week.
Beginning Oct. 20, the 1.5 mile run for the Air Force Fitness Assessment will be administered at the track at Quick Field. Though Airmen will still report to the fitness center at Hickam for check-in procedures and to complete the sit-up and push-up portion of the test, the run will no longer take place at Earhart Field track. Quick Field is located behind the police station at Pearl Harbor. Despite the difference in location, Senior Airman John Ribbins from the 15th Wing Fitness Assessment Cell said the transition to the new site should be a relatively smooth one. “We’ve known this was coming for a long time,” he said. “We’ve planned for this. We’ve done some mock PT tests. There shouldn’t be any problems.” However, Airmen may notice one large difference between the two tracks: six laps are no longer required to reach 1.5 miles. The run at Quick Field will only take three and a half laps. “This isn’t the traditional 400-meter track, so it’s not going to be six laps,” Ribbins said. “Runners may have to prepare themselves mentally. How you pace yourself may need to change but it is still just the mile and a half,” he added. Ribbons suggested that those preparing for their fitness assessments try a few practice runs on the new track to acclimate themselves. Meanwhile, the track at Earhart Field will be under construction. According to Tina Lui, assistant athletic director at JBPHH Morale, Welfare and Recreation athletic office, over the next two months the grass at the track will be upgraded to turf. The area is currently used for soccer and flag football games but is open to all JBPHH personnel. Once the turf is installed, Earhart Field will be the only location on base with the feature. For more information on the relocation of the fitness assessment, personnel should contact their unit fitness program representative.
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(Above) On Sept. 28, friends and families who lost loved ones while in the military gathered to honor them at “Gold Star Mother & Gold Star Family Day” at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Punchbowl. About 40 wreaths and pairs of boots were laid at the foot of the Lady Columbia statue. Photo by Jackie M. Young
(Right) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) participate in a command swim call. Halsey is on deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Bradley J. Gee
(Left) Col. Randy Huiss, 15th Wing commander, tours a P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft belonging to the “Golden Eagles” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 9 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. Patrol Squadron units will be operating out of Hickam during a two-month renovation of Marine Corps Base Hawaii spaces, requiring coordination and cooperation between Navy and Air Force commands to ensure successful missions. U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Amber L. Porter
Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, speaks during the 2014 Women's Waterfront Symposium held Oct. 7 at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Laurie Dexter
(Left to right) Gen. Mark Welsh, chief of staff of the Air Force; Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet; and Deborah Lee James, secretary of the Air Force; applaud during halftime at the Navy vs. Air Force football game on Oct. 4 in Colorado Springs, Colo. Senior military leaders from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army celebrated as participants from the 2014 Warrior Games were honored during the game. U.S. Navy photo by MCCS Michael Lewis
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Navy Reads: Farragut ‘touched by fire’ Crane blessing Review by Bill Doughty Strong Confederate forts. Batteries of guns. Torpedo mines. The iron-clad “ram” CSS Tennessee. All these and more faced the Union Navy led by Adm. David Glasgow Farragut in Mobile Bay in August 1864, 150 years ago this past summer. The intrepid hero of New Orleans/Mississippi sailed his wooden ships within range of the forts, as described by Farragut contemporary First Lieutenant John Coddington Kinney: “The central figure was the grand old admiral, his plans all completed, affable with all, evidently not thinking of failures among the possibilities of the morrow, and filling every one with his enthusiasm. He was sixty-three years old, of medium height, stoutly built, with a finely proportioned head and smoothly shaven face, with an expression combining overflowing kindliness with iron will and invincible determination, and with eyes that in repose were full of sweetness and light, but, in emergency, could flash fire and fury.” Kinney’s is one of dozens of first person accounts and memoirs originally published in 1881 by “The Century” magazine and now part of a terrific compilation from 2011, “Hearts Touched By Fire: The Best of Battles and Leaders of the Civil War,” edited by Harold Holzer. The book is divided into five parts, each for a year from 1881 through 1885. In the introduction to
Image courtesy of navyreads.blogspot.com “1864,” historian Joan Waugh sets the stage: “Two Federal naval victories in 1864 mitigated the disappointment of the seemingly endless ground campaigns. On June 19 the war sloop USS Kearsarge defeated the famed Rebel raider CSS Alabama off the coast of France in the Battle of Cherbourg. Writing for Battles and Leaders, the Union ship’s surgeon, John M. Browne, recounted the war of wits ...”The second Union naval success carried an even greater lift for Northers at a critical time. On August 5, Admiral David G. Farragut seized control of Mobile Bay in Alabama, bringing an end to Confederate shipbuilding in that city and disabling the port’s ability to offer a friendly harbor for Southern ships avoiding the Union blockade ... Farragut’s triumph closed the last remaining major Confederate port on the Gulf of Mexico and boosted Lincoln’s prospects for a fall victory.” Navy Reads contributor
Craig Symonds does a masterful introduction for “1861,” helping foreshadow the “horrible slaughter and wholesale destruction that would follow” the early months of the war. The story of how the first compilation came to be published by “The Century” in 1881 involves some intriguing negotiation with President U.S. Grant after the Civil War. The editors ensured we get an accurate portrayal told in real and vibrant prose, not just dry war plans and reports. Illustrations from the time— paintings and etchings from both the Union and Confederacy perspective—are included. In “Farragut at Mobile Bay,” Kinney describes the fire and smoke of battle where “every minute seemed a second.” Adm. Farragut climbed the rigging to get better command and control. He damned the torpedoes, faced and ordered broadsides, and took his wooden ships into close battle with the enemy. We can almost hear and feel the wooden hulls scraping and crashing against the ironclad Tennessee that had been “strengthened by an artificial prow.” Kinney writes of a brief lull in the action: “The thunder of heavy artillery now ceased. The crews of the various vessels had begun to efface the marks of the terrible contest by washing the decks and clearing up the splinters. The cooks were preparing breakfast, the surgeons were busily engaged in making amputations and binding arteries,
and under canvas, on the port side of each vessel, lay the ghastly line of dead waiting the sailor’s burial. As if by mutual understanding, officers who were relieved from immediate duty gathered in the ward-rooms to ascertain who of their mates were missing, and the reaction from such a season of tense nerves and excitement was just setting in when the hurried call to quarters came and the word passed around, ‘the ram is coming.’” Kinney takes us back into the intense fighting as Farragut and his fleet focused on what was thought to be the strongest vessel afloat, “virtually invulnerable.” “The Tennessee now became the target for the whole fleet, all the vessels of which were making toward her, pounding her with shot, and trying to run her down,” he writes. Lashed to the rigging, Farragut directed the battle as his sailors and marines continued the attack, with sideby-side bombardments and fearless full-speed attacks and cannon barrages leading to the enemy’s surrender and a Union victory. “Hearts Touched by Fire” is a fascinating you-arethere set of memories from the soldiers, sailors, leaders and citizens affected by that pivotal war that ended slavery and kept the states united. (Doughty writes and posts to Navy Reads – www.navy reads.blogspot.com – on weekends. The Navy Reads blog supports the CNO’s professional reading program and related books.)
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Pacific Ocean, reinforcing Honolulu Harbor is an important mission as it provides more than 80 percent of all commodity goods necessary for residents of Hawaii. Recognizing this vulnerability is what led the state and military forces to unite in a project that would ensure speedy recovery and self-reliance of the islands to overcome potential disasters. U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Cari Thomas, commander of District 14, explained the roles of Port of Honolulu and USCG Base Honolulu (Sand Island) and their importance in receiving and distributing goods to the islands as she spoke of the alternative methods in case a natural disaster renders these main “lifelines” unable to function. “The Navy’s commitment to allow a portion of this base [JBPHH] to be used during the emergency response represents extraordinary community planning,” said Thomas. “It provides the ability to offload some of the muchneeded supplies to recover from a disaster. It truly demonstrates the value of partnerships across government at every level as well as with the maritime industry.” As the ceremony drew to a close, Rev. Charles Yabui of the Kahu Kihapai of Ka Hale Ho’ano O Ke Akua Church provided a Hawaiian blessing of the crane. Darren Bullock, port security specialist with the Coast Guard sector Honolulu, further addressed the implementations of the crane and its future uses by the services and the state, reiterating the importance of waterways as a main source of goods’ delivery to Hawaii. “Day-to-day, the Navy will be using and maintaining the crane as the equipment was purchased to be utilized and maintain its functionality,” he said. “In the event of catastrophic weather that does not affect Pearl Harbor, the crane will go to the state for use in an emergency situation. In that case, U.S. Coast Guard will work together with the Navy commanders to open this port [Pearl Harbor], redirecting ships that are already en route where this crane will be used to unload and redistribute water and food to the rest of the state,” Bullock said. The memorandum signing party consisted of Hawaii Gov. Neil Abercrombie, U.S. Navy representatives Rear Adm. Rick Williams, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific; Rear Adm. Bret Muilenburg, U.S. Pacific Fleet civil engineer and commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific; Hawaii Air National Guard Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, adjutant general; and U.S. Coast Guard Rear Adm. Cari Thomas, commander, District 14.
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to fight cancer
Military service members unite with more than 3,000 Hawaii residents, including breast cancer survivors, volunteers, and families, for a 3.1 mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk on the Ford Island bridge.
Story and photos by MC2 Tiarra Fulgham
Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Detachment Hawaii Military service members united with Hawaii residents, including breast cancer survivors, volunteers and families, in a 3.1 mile Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk held Oct. 4 across the Ford Island Bridge. More than 5,000 participants of all ages expressed their support for women with breast cancer by wearing special clothing, accessories, pictures of loved ones and the international symbol of breast cancer awareness, the pink ribbon of hope. “I am a two-time breast cancer survivor, and it’s just amazing to be here and meet other survivors that have gone through it,” said Navy Chief Warrant Officer Vanderla Akaka. “It’s just overwhelming to see all the support and the love to make breast cancer go away, find a cure for it, and get more birthdays for everybody. “It’s just a great event to help everybody out. I am just so thankful. This is six years, so it’s overwhelming for me,” Akaka said. Akaka was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 after a selfexamination. She is one of the many “Portraits of Hope” for the American Cancer Society. For the Honolulu Making Strides Chapter, this is the sixth annual non-competitive walk and one of more than 300 events being held across the country this year by the American Cancer Society. This year, the chapter raised more than $150,000.
(Above) Volunteer walkers receive balloons in the shape of the internationally known pink ribbon during the walk.
The events raise awareness and funds to help end breast cancer by supporting the society’s efforts to find cures and support programs and services for all people facing the disease. “I have been out here almost every year running and sometimes even pushing a stroller,” said Glen Smith, a volunteer runner. “I enjoy it, I enjoy hearing the supporters, the volunteers that tell us to keep going. Staying in shape and staying healthy is a good thing, but here it’s not just that. It’s the fact that we are out here today helping others get through the fight against cancer,” Smith said. Funds raised through the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk enable the American Cancer Society to provide free resources and support to the one in two women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. The society invests in research to find, prevent, treat and cure breast cancer and ensures access to mammograms for women who need them. Since the start in 1993, more than 9 million walkers across the United States have raised more than $528 million to help fight breast cancer through “making strides” events. In 2013 alone, more than 1 million walkers across the country raised $68 million to help finish the fight against this disease. Service members who are interested in helping and supporting the fight against breast cancer can donate through the annual Hawaii Pacific Area Combined Federal Campaign, currently running through Oct. 31.
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Lady Paniolos stay perfect with win over Wahine Koa Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele The defending champions, Lady Paniolos, may have driven the final stake through the heart of the once-powerful Wahine Koa by earning a 19-0 win on Oct. 5 in a season-ending Ohana Sports Alliance (OSA) women’s flag football game at Keehi Lagoon Park, Honolulu, Hawaii. The victory solidified the Paniolos grip on the league’s top spot with a record of 6-0, while Wahine Koa, formerly Navy Sharks, ended the regular season in third place with their first losing season ever at 2-3-1. Both the Lady Paniolos and Wahine Koa are a mixture of civilians and activeduty military or armed forces family members. The teams are now headed into the playoffs. Check the official OSA site at www.ohanasports alliance.com for updated standings and postseason brackets. “Last season, our goal was a championship and this season is to repeat,” said Paniolos head coach Army Sgt. Marcello McDade. “We stressed that to our girls and they just make it happen.” Like previous games, the recent matchup between the Paniolos and Koa was a hard-fought contest with both teams stepping up on defense. While Wahine Koa cut the Paniolos first drive short with a turnover, the Lady P’s forced back-toback four-and-outs on Koa’s first two possessions. Then on the Paniolos second possession of the game, quarterback Kate Robinson got things going with a 12yard run that moved the chains from the 20 to the Lady Paniolos defensive backs Summer Wegiel and Schnelle Smith sandwich Wahine Koa 32. receiver Shardae Ingano to prevent a reception.
After getting it started on the ground, Robinson went to the air and found Army Spc. Abigail McKoy and Lauren Lupinetti twice to put the football in the red zone at the Wahine Koa nine-yard line. On the very next play, the Paniolos appeared to have scored on a sweep by Schnelle Smith, but the play was called back on a penalty. Another infraction put the ball all the way back to the 20, but the Paniolos still punched the ball into the end zone on a pass from Robinson to Britni Ronolo for a 6-0 lead. The duo connected again for the point after touchdown to take a 7-0 advantage that stood up until halftime. The Paniolos opened up the second half with the ball, but on first down from their own 30-yard line, Robinson was picked off by Gas Turbine System Technician (Mechanical) 2nd Class Shaluan Douglas, USS Chafee (DDG 90), who put the ball at midfield for the Wahine Koa. The interception seemed to inject some life into the Koa’s offense with quarterback Cryptologic Technician (Technical) 2nd Class Michelle Dannenberger, Navy Information Operations Command (NIOC) Hawaii, completing two passes to get the ball into Paniolos territory. However, after absorbing a false-start penalty to put the ball on the 35, Dannenberger was intercepted by defensive back Summer Wegiel, who ran the pick back to her own 13. “That interception was the turnaround for us,” McDade admitted. “That was the turning point that we needed.” Four plays later, with the ball resting on the Paniolos 31, McKoy ran a sweep to
the left and broke out into the open for a 49-yard touchdown run that put the Lady P’s up at 13-0. “I just saw an open field,” McKoy said. “I just read my blocks and then I was able to just run through. Even though the defenders came my way, I was just going to go for it.” Later in the half, the Paniolos got a one-yard sweep into the end zone from Smith to put the game away. “We’re headed to the playoffs, not to mention tomorrow is my birthday,” a smiling McDade said after the game. “That was a good win for our team overall.” While it looks like an uphill climb for Wahine Koa, head coach August Young said that he still believes that there is hope for the once unbeatable Koa, whose legacy includes three straight titles. Having never experienced a losing season, Young remained upbeat that Koa still has what it takes to come through in the playoffs. “One game at a time,” Young said. “I’m a firm believer that the regular season does not really mean anything. You fine tune throughout the season, playoffs is what you’re made of. Anything can happen. Just because one team is favored, it doesn’t mean that team will win. You got to fight for what you want and these girls want it.” McDade understands that the Lady P’s are the favorites and said that he doesn’t want it any other way. “It does you no good to make it to that big game and you come out with an “L,” McDade said. “We’re going to keep playing ball like we play and keep the pressure on. We feel like no team matches up with us player-for-player.”
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Chafee Bulldawgs get mercy-rule win over Port Royal Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele In a battle of undefeated teams, USS Chafee (DDG 90) Bulldawgs got three interceptions from their defense and quarterback Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Cole Swanson threw for four touchdowns to send USS Port Royal (CG 73) home early on Oct. 5 in a mercy-rule victory during an Afloat Division flag football game at Ward Field, Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam. The win kept the Bulldawgs’ record perfect at 30, while Port Royal fell in back of the league leaders with a mark of 3-1. “Just keep moving, keep running,” said Electrician’s Mate Fireman Steven Dadd, whose interception late in the game secured the team’s win. “We kept up our motivation. That’s what got us through the game – teamwork and motivation.” From the opening whistle, the Bulldawgs made it known that they came to play and quickly mounted a scoring drive right out of the gate. Moving the ball down to the Port Royal 21, Swanson zeroed in on his first TD pass of the game by connecting with Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Kevin Sledge for a catch-and-run to the end zone and a 6-0 lead. Then on Port Royal’s first possession, quarterback Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Angelo Messina, facing a first down at his own 22, dropped back to pass and hurled the ball into Chafee territory, only to have his toss picked off by Seaman Daivontae Lumpkin at the Bulldawgs 34. Still hot from the first
Ship’s Serviceman 2nd Class Kevin Sledge keeps his eyes on the ball before making a catch during an Afloat Division intramural flag football game.
drive, Swanson needed only three plays to put the ball down at the Port Royal sixyard line before finding Sledge again for six and a 12-0 lead. The Bulldawgs converted their point-after-touchdown attempt to take a 13-0 advantage with only a few minutes off the clock. Not wanting to be swept away, Port Royal finally got things going on their next possession. After misfiring on his first attempt, Messina snuck in two short passes to put the ball at his own 25 before finding Seaman
Michael Elzen with a catchand-run that covered 55 yards and a touchdown to narrow the margin down to seven at 13-6. With halftime approaching, the Bulldawgs got another chance to cash in and they delivered. Starting at his own 15, Swanson, with no pass rush coming from Port Royal, picked apart the secondary with three straight completions to put the ball at the 39. A sack and incompletion put the Bulldawgs back at the 32, but facing fourth and eight yards to go,
Swanson got loose and scampered all the way down to the Port Royal 25 to pick up a clutch first down. Two plays later, Swanson hit Logistics Specialist Seaman Recruit Tyron Davis with his third touchdown of the game to take a commanding 20-6 lead into halftime. Coming out of intermission, Port Royal appeared to rally by taking the first drive of the second half all the way down to the Chafee 16-yard line on six plays. However, on the very next snap, Messsina got
caught for pick number three on a takeaway by Dadd inside the end zone. “They lost all momentum,” said Dadd about his interception. “I looked around, and I saw a wide open person going in back of the linebacker. I just jumped right on it.” Seeing the opportunity to put the game away, the Bulldawgs seized the day and in only three plays, the team traveled 75 yards to pay dirt with the final 11 yards being covered on a pass from Swanson to Davis for the final score of the day.
“They had a lot of thirdand fourth-down conversions and we couldn’t get our defense off the field,” said Messina about the Port Royal’s poor showing. “Our offensive would be driving the ball and we just turn it over. We just couldn’t put it in. We’ll regroup. We get back to practice on Monday. I feel really bad for the next team that plays us.” While some may look at the win by the Bulldawgs as an upset, Dadd said that this was well deserved. “This makes us believe that we can win anytime,” he said.
Last-minute touchdown raises Warriors over Wolfpack Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele The 735th Air Mobility Command (735 AMC) Warriors punched in a touchdown with 51 seconds remaining on the clock to sneak past Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) Wolfpack, 13-6, on Oct. 7 in a Red Division intramural flag football matchup at Ward Field, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. With time running out and the ball resting on the Wolfpack’s four-yard line, Warriors quarterback Tech. Sgt. Marco Knight connected with Staff Sgt. Logan Kurtz for the gamewinning score and kept the Warriors’ at the top of the division with a perfect 5-0 record. The Wolfpack, coming off a three-game winning streak, dropped their second loss of the season and now hold a 3-2 mark. “They got one deep one on us to score, but other than that, our defense stepped up,” said 1st Sgt. Blane Woodard. “They (defense) made some key plays that kept us in the game.” While the Warriors defense was holding the Wolfpack at bay, key plays were also made from the offense—especially from the hands of Sgt. Jason Huestis. The Warriors receiver/defensive back factored in on two big plays for the offense and even recorded a pick on defense. Midway through the first half, Huestis got the Warriors on the scoreboard by catching a one-yard toss in the end zone from Knight for a 6-0 lead. The play completed a 61yard drive that started on the Warriors own 19 and was followed by only six
1st Sgt. Blane Woodard keeps his concentration on the ball and makes the grab for a one-point conversion. plays before the catch. Right after scoring the first TD of the game, Huestis intercepted a pass to give his team possession at its own 32. The turnover seemed to be enough to preserve the Warriors’ lead, but after handing the ball back on downs to the Wolfpack, the
735 AMC defense got burned just before halftime. With only 12 seconds on the clock, Electronics Technician 2nd Class Jesse Gauf hauled in a long bomb that covered 45 yards and a game-tying touchdown just before intermission.
The second half belonged to the defense of both teams, as neither squad could advance the ball without a turnover. For the Wolfpack, Fire Controlman 2nd Class Frank Lofton came up with two drive-stopping interceptions to keep his team in contention.
Lofton’s second pick stopped the Warriors at the Wolfpack’s four-yard line, but after averting disaster, the Wolfpack returned the favor and gave the ball back to the Warriors on a pick by Senior Airman Coby Hargrove at the 2:50 mark on the clock. “That was exactly what
we needed,” Woodard said about Hargrove’s pick. “The rush got in there to force their quarterback to release earlier than what he wanted. He (Hargrove) floated to midfield where he broke on it and it was ours.” The Warriors easily picked up a first down at the Wolfpack’s 39, but the offense could only pick up one yard over the next two plays. Then, facing third down and long, Knight went back to Huestis, who made an acrobatic, one-handed catch at the Wolfpack’s 10yard line with only 1:28 in the game. A pass to Hargrove put the ball at the four and then Knight got the gamewinner to Kurtz before connecting with Woodard for the extra-point and 136 final score. Lofton, whose outstanding plays on defense were overshadowed by the loss, said that it was just one of those nights where the offense couldn’t get going, but he promised that the team would bounce right back. “I think it was just confusion,” he said. “We weren’t ready for their (Warriors) blitz. We’re definitely going to win the next game.” As the only unbeaten team in the division, Woodard said that he knows that other teams will be gunning to take them down. Instead of worrying about the pressure, Woodard said that his team is geared up to meet the challenge. “We just have to continue to play our game,” he said. “We can’t worry about what anybody else is doing. (If) we start worrying about what every other team is doing, we’ll get out of what got us here to this point.”
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BayFest to return to MCBH Oct. 17-19 Marine Corps Community Services
Marine Corps Base Hawaii BayFest is a three-day music and family fun festival, which will be held Oct. 17-19 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay. Activities include concerts, carnival rides, games and military static displays. Friday will feature a concert by Smash Mouth, the band whose hits include “All-Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “Then the Morning Comes” and “I’m a Believer.” Their special guest will be Uncle Kracker, who counts “Follow Me,” “Smile” and “Drift Away” among his hits. Saturday will feature Capital Cities, the Los Angeles-based band behind the hit single “Safe and Sound.” Sunday traditionally has been the day for country music at Bayfest and that holds true again. This year brings the return of Rodney Atkins, the award-winning country singer with hits like “Take a Back Road,” “Watching You,” and “If You’re Going Through Hell.” He will be joined by Rose Falcon, a songwriter based out of Nashville known for “19th Avenue – The EP.”
Visit www.greatlifehawaii.com or subscribe to MWR’s digital magazine Great Life Hawaii. Navy Birthday Party will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. today at Brews & Cues. There will be free hot dogs and birthday cake, a pool challenge and giveaways for patrons to celebrate the Navy’s 239th birthday. FMI: 473-1743.
Photo courtesy of Marine Corps Community Services BayFest will include a variety of activities for families. Other events and activities include a new car show, fitness competition, sponsor expo, bike demonstration, boat rides and fireworks on Friday night. Carnival ride wristbands (good for 10 rides) will be sold on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. for $25 each. The wristbands need to be purchased prior to 5 p.m. Tickets are available for purchase now at all Joint Base Pearl Harbor-
Hickam Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) offices. General admission is $5 and includes entry to the carnival midway (no concert). From now until Oct. 16, single concert tickets can be purchased for $35, which includes general admission and carnival midway. Single concert tickets purchased the day of the event are $40. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free. For more information, visit www.bayfesthawaii.com.
Gallery showcase reception set for next week Justin Hirai
Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation The Hickam Arts & Crafts Center has received many pieces of art for the 2014 Gallery Showcase. A special gallery opening reception, including appetizers, will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Oct. 15. Patrons can also stop by the gallery from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to see the artwork. All submissions will be on display at the center gallery from Oct. 15 to Jan. 15. Submissions were pro-
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MWR Marketing photo Art submissions will be on display at the gallery showcase reception Oct. 15. vided by active duty military and their families, Department of Defense civilians, contractors, re-
servists and retirees. Each entrant was allowed to submit up to three entries per category. This year there
are three categories available and three age groups, including adults 18 years and up, youth 13-17 years old and youth 6-12 years old. The categories included “artist-craftsman,” which includes any two-dimensional or three-dimensional artwork and crafts. The second category, “photography,” covered any black and white or color, digital or film photographs. This year’s new category is “digitally created,” which includes computer generated visual media, 3-D still imagery and animated imagery. For more information, call 448-9907.
Single Airmen & Sailors Cosmic Bowling Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. today at Naval Station Bowling Center. Transportation to the event will depart from Liberty Express at 5 p.m., Beeman Center at 5:30 p.m., Instant Liberty at 5:45 p.m., and Makai Rec Center at 6 p.m. This free event is for single, active-duty Sailors and Airmen only. FMI: 473-2583. Free Golf Clinic will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday at Mamala Bay Golf Course. FMI: 449-2304. Halloween Origami parent and child class will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Hickam Arts & Crafts Center. Children ages 6 to 12 years old and a parent can learn to make origami decorations for Halloween. No folding experience is needed. Tuition is $20 and includes supplies. FMI: 448-9907. A Liberty Navy Birthday celebration will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Instant Liberty. The free event will include barbecue on the lanai and prizes for Navy trivia game winners. This event is for single, active-duty Sailors and Airmen only. FMI: 473-2583. Papier Mâche Masks class will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday from Oct. 14 through Oct. 28 at the Hickam Arts & Crafts Center. Youth ages seven through 14 years old can make their own Halloween masks. Tuition is $50 and includes supplies. FMI: 448-9907. MWR Newcomers Luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 in the ballroom at the Tradewinds Club. There will be a free buffet lunch, MWR information booths, sponsor tables and giveaways, and activities for children. This event is open to all military-affiliated personnel. Registration can be done online. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com. Monthly Teen Parent Night will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Hickam Teen Center. Parents and families of teens ages 13 to 18 years old are welcome at this free event to learn more about the center. FMI: 448-0418. Movies in the Park will be shown Oct. 17 on the grassy area at Hickam Harbor. Moviegoers may bring blankets, drinks and snacks. The free movie, which is to be announced, will be suitable for all ages. Patrons can call for show time. FMI: 449-5215.
Community Calendar
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OCTOBER LANE CLOSURES ANNOUNCED NOW — Ongoing through Oct. 22, turn lanes into the parking lot next to the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) headquarters building are closed off daily from O’Malley Boulevard and Atterbury Circle to access communication manholes. The work schedule will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vehicle and pedestrian traffic control will be provided during the lane closures by the contractor, including signs, cones and flag personnel. Motorists should seek alternate routes during this time and plan for delays. In addition, the outbound lane of Kuntz Gate will be closed from Oct. 20 through Dec. 3 for repaving. Motorists should obey all lane closure signs and traffic cones, which will be posted throughout the repair work. Large trucks exiting the base should use O’Malley Gate.
COMBINED FEDERAL CAMPAIGN NOW — The 2014 Hawaii-Pacific Area Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) began Sept. 15 and will continue through Oct. 31. The CFC is the annual fund-raising drive conducted by federal employees in their workplace. The mission of the CFC is to encourage philanthropy and to provide all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. FMI: www.cfc-hawaii.org.
USS ARIZONA MEMORIAL SHRINE ROOM WORK NOW — The National Park Service is replacing the marble panels on the shrine room wall. During the next month or so, access to the shrine room will be limited. Wreath presentations should be considered for the area near the flagpole or viewing well. Work days will be after public hours until approximately 10 p.m.
TRAFFIC PATTERN CHANGE NOW — Aloha Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) ohana directorate of emergency services has initiated a traffic pattern change at the TAMC gate. Between the hours of 2 to 5 p.m., the merge will move from its previous location after the gate to its new location after the speed bumps on Krukowski Road to reduce the risk of a motor vehicle accident. The left lane for outbound traffic starts after the traffic board between the hours of 2 to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). FMI: 433-2809.
COSTUME FUN RUN SATURDAY — The 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing (515 AMOW) costume 5K fun run will begin at 7:45 a.m. Registration and signin will be from 7 to 7:30 a.m. The run will be on the Missing Man trail behind Hickam Elementary School. Those with a Common Access Card (CAC) are welcome to participate in addition to those with a military sponsor. Trophies will be awarded for best costumes, fastest male and fastest female. Registration is open now on www.active.com. Registration fees are $30 until today. After that date, the fee will be $35. FMI: Tech Sgt. Andrea Conn at 448-0000 or email andrea.conn@us.af.mil or Tech. Sgt. William Vanek at 448-6562 or email william.vanek@us.af.mil.
BOOT CAMP FOR NEW DADS SATURDAY — A “Boot Camp for New Dads” will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Halsey Terrace Community Center. This is a workshop for first-time fathers-to-be. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com or 474-1999.
COMMISSARIES HOLIDAY HOURS 13 — In observance of the Columbus Day/Discoverer’s Day holiday, the Pearl Harbor Commissary hours of operation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Hickam Commissary will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. FMI: Pearl Harbor Commissary at 471-8402, ext. 101 or the Hickam Commissary at 449-1363.
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH LUNCHEON 15 — A Hispanic Heritage Month special luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Silver Dolphin Bistro. The cost of the meal is $4.65. The meal will be open to active duty military members, Department of Defense CAC personnel, retirees and their families. Guests are advised to bring exact change. FMI: 473-2948.
A BETTER YOU EXPO 15 TO 28 — A Better You Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange second floor. The event will include participation from Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness, Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, Tripler Army Medical Center and other health care organizations. FMI: 423-3287 or email Stephanie.lau@nexweb.org.
SPACE ‘A’ BRIEF 16 — A “space available” brief to those interested in the benefit will be held at 11 a.m. at Hickam Memorial Theater. FMI: 449-6833 or http://www.facebook.com/HickamAMC.
BIKE PATH CLEANUP 18 — The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam community and other military volunteers can participate in the Pearl Harbor Bike Path cleanup, led by the City and County of Honolulu, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers should meet at the bike path behind Pearl Kai Shopping Center by 8:30 a.m. FMI: MAC William Matteson, william.n.matteson@navy.mil or (209) 216-7190 to volunteer. FMI: Lt. j.g. Eric Galassi at 473-0660 or email eric.galassi@navy.mil or Tom Clements, Navy Region Hawaii outreach at 473-0662.
OPEN COCKPIT DAY 18 — An Open Cockpit Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor. Guests can climb into the cockpit of one of several historic aircraft and talk story with pilots. Flight suits and helmets will be provided. The event is free with museum admission and to museum members. FMI: 441-1000 or www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.
DOLPHIN TALE 2 (PG) It has been several years since young Sawyer Nelson and the dedicated team at the Clearwater Marine Hospital, headed by Dr. Clay Haskett, rescued Winter. With the help of Dr. Cameron McCarthy, who developed a unique prosthetic tail for the injured dolphin, they were able to save her life.Yet their fight is not over. Winter's surrogate mother has passed away, leaving Winter without the only poolmate she has ever known. The team must find a companion for her before Clearwater loses their beloved Winter to another aquarium.
Movie Showtimes
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SHARKEY THEATER
HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATER
TODAY 10/10
TODAY 10/10
7:00 p.m. No Good Deed (PG-13)
6:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
SATURDAY 10/11
SATURDAY 10/11
2:30 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 7:00 p.m. Sneak Peek of “Fury” starring Brad Pitt. Admission is free to the first 400 authorized patrons. Active-duty can receive up to four tickets. Military family members, DoD cardholders and retirees can receive up to two tickets. The ticket booth will open at 5:30 p.m. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com.
4:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 7:00 p.m. The Identical (PG)
SUNDAY 10/12
7:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
2:30 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG) 5:10 p.m. The Identical (PG) 7:20 p.m. Chef (R)
THURSDAY 10/16 7:00 p.m. No Good Deed (PG-13)
SUNDAY 10/12 2:00 p.m. Dolphin Tale 2 (PG)
THURSDAY 10/16
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New league aims to give women hoop dreams Randy Dela Cruz
Sports Editor, Ho‘okele After running a successful season of men’s flag football, Mike Todd, a military veteran and current Department of Defense civilian at Joint Intelligence Operation Center, is now venturing into groundbreaking territory by set-
ting up a basketball league for adult women. Todd, who has participated in intramural sports at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH) for many years, noticed that very few organizations cater their leagues toward women and he is determined to change that. Starting Oct. 18, Todd embarks upon his dream by
starting an all-women’s basketball league, which will hold games from 5 to 9 p.m. at Whitmore Community Park in Wahiawa. The season will run until Dec. 20. Currently, Todd has secured five squads and promises, like his men’s flag football league, that the women’s basketball league would be a place
Take care when talking politics on social media sites Lt. Cmdr. Robert Carr
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Discussing politics online—especially as election day draws near—can be a landmine of problems for military personnel if care is not used. While activism can incite positive change, it can also go the wrong way, according to some Sailors. “I just don’t talk about politics on social media,” said Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Nilantonio Echevarriadiaz, a native of Puerto Rico who works for Navy Submarine Support Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. “It’s difficult, because if people have strong beliefs they don’t want to back down, similar to talking about religion; it’s hard to be open-minded.” Officially, the Navy encourages Sailors to participate in social media. Department of Defense Instruction 8550.01, released in late 2012, required that all low-side Navy computers be configured to provide access to social media. All military personnel, including government contractors, are encouraged to discuss their experiences online, as social media is one of the best ways today to get positive Department of Defense messages out to the public. Personnel are encouraged to identify themselves by rank and/or position when commenting online, though Secretary of the Navy guidance suggests a disclaimer that explains the comments do not officially reflect the views of the DoD. Also, “liking” and “following” while on personal time is generally considered acceptable. However, all military personnel are prohibited from posting or reposting content about a business, organization, media or charity if the post, based on how it’s placed online, can be perceived as a military endorsement. Similarly, personnel also cannot use their military status or job, while on social media, to promote a political candidate or issue, or use government equipment (i.e. computers, cell phones) to promote such messages. Yeoman 2nd Class Sammell Humphries with the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command said he thinks it’s great to have social media to exchange free thoughts about politics, but agrees that Sailors should be careful about appearing to promote a message.
Hispanic heritage events planned for Oct. 15 A Hispanic Heritage Month event will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Oct. 15 at Sharkey Theater, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In addition, a special Hispanic Heritage Month luncheon will be served from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at Silver Dolphin Bistro. The cost of the meal is $4.65 and guests are advised to bring exact change. The meal is open to active duty military members, Department of Defense Common Access Card personnel, retirees and their families.
“You can’t look like you’re taking a particular side,” Humphries said. “We have to maintain a professional image for the Navy and not look like we’re for or against a particular party.” The following are the Navy’s social media rules pertaining to elections as explained by the office of the assistant secretary of defense/public affairs: • An active duty member may not post or make direct links to a political party, partisan political candidate, campaign, group, or cause because such activity is the equivalent of distributing literature on behalf of those entities or individuals. • An active duty member may not post or comment on the Facebook pages or tweet at the Twitter accounts of a political party, or partisan political candidate, campaign, group or cause, as such activity would be engaging in partisan political activity through a medium sponsored or controlled by said entities. • Active duty members will refrain from engaging in
activities with respect to those entities’ social media accounts that would constitute political activity. This would include, for example, suggesting that others like, friend or follow the political party, partisan political candidate, campaign, group, or cause, or forwarding an invitation or solicitation from said entities to others. • Active duty members are subject to additional restrictions based on the Joint Ethics Regulation, the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and service-specific rules, including rules governing the use of government resources and governmental communications systems, such as email and Internet usage. • Members of the armed forces not on active duty are not subject to the social media restrictions listed above as long as the member does not act in a manner that could reasonably create the perception or appearance of official sponsorship, approval or endorsement by the DoD or the member’s service.
where military personnel and their families are welcomed to mingle with the local community. In his men’s flag football league, Todd got commitments from six all-military squads, with half of them coming directly out of JBPHH. “They don’t have anything for women,” Todd said. “This league is for any
women, over 18, who want to play. We welcome any level and ability. It’s all for fun.” After watching women’s flag football teams, such as Wahine Koa, Lady Paniolos and the Bombshells play, Todd said he loves the passion that women bring to sports. Hopefully, he said, the addition of a basketball
league will open the door for many more opportunities for women, such as softball and volleyball. “They (women) play allout,” Todd said. “I hope to turn this into something big for them (women).” For more information about the league, contact Todd at Hawaii’s Finest Sports at 808-782-4347.
October 10, 2014
Ho‘okele B-7
Shielding eyes can save sight
JBPHH center offers services to military community
Don Sparrow
The Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Military and Family Support Center is a joint service center combining the previously named Pearl Harbor’s Fleet & Family Support Center and Hickam’s Airman & Family Readiness Center. The center provides services to single or married active duty, Reserve, retired personnel, family members,
Vision Center of Excellence Strategic Planning Officer October is Eye Injury Prevention Month. Have you ever stopped to imagine what life would be like if you couldn’t see? If we all did, then chances are, protecting our eyes would be a higher priority. Instead, the precious sense of sight is often overlooked when in the field, in training, fixing the house or playing a pick-up game. Eye injuries can happen within an instant and can cause permanent damage with even a fleck of debris. So what do you need to do to shield your sight? Wear your protective eyewear—without exception. This is super important. Choose your military combat eye protection (MCEP) from military accredited sources like the authorized protective eyewear list (APEL) or Air Force’s flight protective eyewear list (FPEL). Spectacles and goggles on the list are designed to withstand battlefield conditions like ballistic fragmentation, as well as environmental factors like wind and sand. Simply stated—donning your protective eyewear will keep you in the fight and your eyes protected from injury that could take your sight. While thousands of eye injuries happen each year, 90 percent of them are preventable by wearing the appropriate protective safety glasses because shields save sight. Where/when do you need to shield your eyes? It may be easier to say when you shouldn’t, because shielding your eyes should happen all the time to guard against accidents. It’s a given to shield while in combat and in training, not just because it’s policy, but also because of the conditions. However, wearing protective eye gear also makes sense if your task entails wielding or cutting of materials, essentially anytime there are debris and particles flying in the area. Injuries also happen at home, so eye protection can protect your vision when trimming trees or cleaning the oven. You might also need to shield with hobbies like riding a motorcycle when things
are flying at your face or hitting the court where elbows and hands to the face are part of strategy. What do you do if an eye injury is sustained? Place a rigid eye shield. For example, what if your buddy sustains an eye injury. Your first instinct may be to wrap it or put pressure on it like a body wound, but this is the absolute worst thing to do for an eye injury. Instead you will want to use a rigid eye shield at the point of injury (POI) to prevent pressure from getting to the eye and to prevent further trauma. The Army’s revised “individual first aid kit (IFAK) II” includes rigid eye-shields—which are basically a small, curved, aluminum disk with padding on the edges. It keeps the pressure off the eye post-injury until the injured service member can receive proper medical treatment by an ophthalmologist. If the aluminum shield isn’t available, then you’ll need to improvise with anything that creates a hard, dome cover over the eye area. Good substitutions include putting the eye protection back on or even the bottom of a disposable cup. Place the shield over the eye and secure it with tape on the edges— with nothing underneath. Using a shield to protect keeps the pressure off the eye which can prevent additional injury and potentially help save your buddy’s sight. Summing it up Shields save sight: It is that simple. Be proactive in protecting your sight from most hazards on the job or while having fun by wearing APEL protective eyewear. Be smart in properly responding to an eye injury if you are the first on-site of an accident. Using a shield and keeping pressure off the eye could save someone’s vision. The Vision Center of Excellence urges all service members to take the proper precautions at home to protect themselves and their families not only for this Eye Injury Prevention Month, but every day. For more information on eye safety and tips on preventing and basic care for eye injuries, visit vce.health.mil and join the community on Facebook and Twitter.
and Department of Defense employees. The center offers a range of services from clinical counseling and employment assistance to financial management and relocation assistance. Services include an annual job fair and classes for deployment readiness, family life skills, new parent support, transition assistance and more. In addition, the center has domestic
abuse victim advocate and sexual assault prevention and response programs and a retired activities office for retirees. For more information, call 474-1999, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com to see available monthly classes, or check out the center’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JBPHH.MF SC.