Ho'okele Magazine - JAN/FEB 2023

Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division prepare to ship UH-60 Blackhawks on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 11. The helicopters are participating in Cobra Gold 23, the largest theater security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region and an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. (Photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii

Lydia Robertson

Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii

Mike Andrews

Director of Public Affairs, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

Chuck Anthony

Director of Public Affairs, Pacific Missile Range Facility

Lisa Ferdinando

Managing Editor

Anna Marie General

Video Editor

Melvin Gonzalvo

Military Editor

MCC Christopher Blachly

Production Team

Elaine Phillips

Joanne Tumacder

MC1 Chris Williamson

MC2 Gregory Hall

MC2 Samantha Jetzer

MC2 Bodie Estep

Staff Sgt. Jacob Thompson

Ho‘okele is a free publication.

All editorial content is prepared, edited, provided and approved by the staff of the Commander, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs Office: 850 Ticonderoga, Suite 110, JBPHH, Hawaii, 968604884. Telephone: (808) 473-2888; fax (808) 473-2876 This is an authorized publication primarily for members of the uniformed military services and their families in Hawaii. Its contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, and the military branch of services and do not imply endorsement thereof. A Hui Hou!

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The Pearl Harbor Memorial Fountain located in front of Building 150 is one of the historical sites at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

(Photo by Elaine Philips)

Your Navy Team in Hawaii

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

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

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

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

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

CONTENTS

AROUND NAVY REGION HAWAII

- February is Black History Month

- From Sailor to Warrior spotlight

- Navy Warriors participate in adaptive sports

AROUND JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM

- Mauka to Makai: JBPHH heads cleanup efforts

AROUND PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY

- Traffic up here is thick: The Layson Albatross

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

- 2022 year in photos

MWR/MFSC CALENDAR OF EVENTS

CULTURAL KEEL CAMPAIGN: SAFETY

Navy Region Hawaii REAR ADM. STEPHEN BARNETT

Black History Month 2023 | Inspiring Change F RANK

E. PETERSEN JR.

(1932-2015)

Lt. Gen. Frank E. Petersen Jr. was the first African American Marine Corps aviator and the first African American Marine Corps officer promoted to brigadier general. When he retired in1988 a fter 38 years of service, by date of designation, he was the senior-ranking aviator in the Marine Corps and the United States Nav y

On May 14, 2022, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) was commissioned in Charleston, South Carolina and is presently home-ported on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

DEFENSE SUPERIOR SERVICE MEDAL

LEGION OF MERIT w/COMBAT "V”

DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS

PURPLE HEART

MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL

AIR MEDAL

NAVY COMMENDATION

MEDAL w/COMBAT "V"

AIR FORCE

COMMENDATION

MEDAL

Black History Month is observed during the month of February to honor the contributions of African American service members and civilians who continue to serve our nation.

This year’s theme, “Inspiring Change,” commemorates the contributions of African Americans in challenging racial inequities and promoting opportunities for equal advancement within the African American community.

Today, over 117,000 African American active duty, reserve, and civilian personnel serve in the Department of the Navy’s total force. Their diverse perspectives and life experiences strengthens us as a Navy and allows us to bear the brightest ideas and innovative solutions to the nation’s challenges.

Black History Month 2023 | Inspiring Change

Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett

As commanding officer of VP-47 stationed at Kaneohe, Hawaii, he led the squadron on a simultaneous deployment to Japan and Iraq, executing more than 250 missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. During his tour, the squadron completed more than 950 sorties comprising 5,000 hours.

On 17 June 2022, Rear Admiral Stephen Barnett assumed command as Commander, Navy Region Hawaii. CNRH oversees the U.S. Navy’s largest and most strategic island base in the Pacific. The Navy region extends over 23,000 acres of land and water on Oahu and Kauai and serves as the host for the headquarters of seven major Navy commands, including the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

www.navy.mil/Leadership/Flag-Officer-Biographies/Search/Article/2236508/rear-admiral-stephen-barnett/ www.dvidshub.net/news/423312/navy-region-hawaii-holds-change-command-ceremony

Photo by Melvin J Gonzalvo, Commander Navy Region Hawaii

Photo by Defense Department Photo (Marine Corps) Sgt. N.R. Casini.

FROM SAILOR TO WARRIOR with IT1 Maria Edwards &

On Aug. 27, 2001, Maria Edwards raised her right hand, took the Oath of Enlistment and became a U.S. Navy Sailor. Over the course of her 21 year career, she traveled the world, helped advance the field of electronics, and sailed on various platforms around the fleet. Her last ship, USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), had a motto: “Lead the Fight!” Now, Information Systems Technician First Class Maria Edwards, with help from Navy Wounded Warrior, leads her own fight against Stage 3 breast cancer.

Lead the fight!

QWhy did you join the Navy?

I chose the Navy over other services because I had a few family members that I looked up to and they were very important in my life. They did pretty great things in the military and they were able to do great things outside of the service as well.

QHow was your experience on USS Michael Murphy?

Being on the USS Michael Murphy was a great opportunity because of the war hero that we were representing. It was awesome to be there because we got to take part in a lot of exercises. And we were representing a person in history. Like the motto, “Lead the fight!” we're always going and making sure we were the best of the best.

Q Q

Are you still assigned to USS Michael Murphy?

I'm not on the Michael Murphy anymore because on the return home from deployment, I was diagnosed with my Stage 3 breast cancer. I was basically put on limited duty so that I could take care of my treatment and get better.

Q Q

What did you do after hearing about your diagnosis?

When I found out about my diagnosis, I was pretty scared because I was still deployed and I didn't know what kind of services that I could ask about or find out about. And I didn't immediately go to medical because I just didn't know if I was able to be taken care of while we're out at sea. I spoke with my division officer and I told her what was going on and she actually helped me and went to medical with me. And we talked to the medical provider and we got things moving from there.

How has the Navy Wounded Warrior program helped you?

The Wounded Warrior program has helped me incredibly. I've been able to I feel emotionally stable because I am able to do things that I didn't think I would because of this diagnosis. Most people think when you just find out you have cancer is that you might live, you might die, you don't know. But being around other people makes you feel like you want to continue. You want to live. You want to do the things you didn't think you could do.

What is the best thing about the Navy Wounded Warrior program?

I think the best thing is just being able to be around other people. Whether they have the same medical diagnosis or not. You're all in this together. You all have some kind of ailment where you're not 100%, but you guys can relate to each other and help each other mentally and emotionally. You get to meet people, you get to know people, and stay in touch with people. You hear their story and you don't think mine isn't as bad as the other. Like you're all in the same boat. You feel a sense of normalcy with this program.

To learn more contact the Navy Wounded Warrior at (855) 628-9997 or email navywoundedwarrior.fct@navy.mil

NAVY WARRIORS PARTICIPATE

The Navy Wounded Warrior (NWW) program hosted a series of adaptive sports camps at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam (JBPHH) and Iolani High School from Feb. 6 – 10.

This weeklong camp gave wounded warriors the opportunity to try a variety of sports that included archery, sitting volleyball, indoor rowing, cycling, swimming, shooting and track.

Margo Crane, program director for Commander, Navy Region Hawaii’s (CNRH) NWW program explained what the program is about.

“The Adaptive Sports Camp is something that the Navy Wounded Warrior program does all across the six regions that encompass our program and helps to introduce sports to Navy Sailors and Coastguardsmen who may have a condition that no longer allows them to participate in a sport in a traditional manner,” said Crane. “So, they get introduced

to different kinds of equipment that have been adapted for the various sports.”

Navy athletes who participated in the adaptive sports camps at JBPHH are wounded warrior members who flew in from the different regions of the United States. For one athlete, this program led him to an opportunity to transition from an athlete to a coach.

Retired Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Roel Espino joined the wounded warrior program through his command after getting into a motorcycle accident when he was once stationed here at Naval Health Clinic Hawaii.

With the help he received from the CNRH NWW program as a Navy veteran, and as an archery and shooting athlete, Espino felt he needed to give his time to coach the NWW shooting team at JBPHH for this year’s adaptive sports camp.

“I don’t even know how to describe it, it’s an experience that I’m grateful for. It’s the opportunity to help people that were in my situation is just my way in giving back to a program that’s given so much to me,” said Espino.

Story by Anna Marie General, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Photos by Melvin Gonzalvo, MC1 Chris Williamson, MC2 Greg Hall and Joanne Tumacder

PARTICIPATE IN ADAPTIVE SPORTS

Espino made history in Hawaii as the first member to join the CNRH NWW program. Crane shares her story about his journey.

“In 2014, I was a recovery care coordinator so I was a case manager for all the wounded warriors here on the island and my first recovering service member or RSM was Roel Espino,” explained Crane. “He was injured since 2013 and was still with us until 2014, and so it’s been wonderful all these years to follow his journey after he retired with us and stayed on as part of the adaptive athletics team and now coach.”

As part of being a coach, Espino shared his advice to other wounded warriors who are going through the same situation.

“Help is available, get it. You don’t have to go through the struggles alone,” he said. “There are people that are willing to help you and do whatever you need to do to get back on your feet, and stay in the fight.”

In addition to the adaptive sports camp, the event also included a boat tour to the USS Arizona Memorial, and concluded with a dinner and cake-cutting ceremony on Feb. 10.

According to the Navy Wounded Warrior website, “Navy Wounded Warrior coordinates the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill, and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families and caregivers. Regional non-medical care providers tailor support to each enrolled service member’s recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration needs. The program allows service members and their families to focus on recovery without distraction. To date, nearly 10,000 seriously wounded, ill, and injured service members located throughout the country received assistance. Enrollment in Navy Wounded Warrior does not end when a service member leaves a medical treatment facility. Navy Wounded Warrior provides a lifetime of support.”

To sign up for the Navy Wounded Warrior program, contact 1-855-NAVY-WWP (6289997) or for more information, visit their website at https://www.navywoundedwarrior. com/ or “Like” them on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/navywoundedwarrior

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) started the year by spearheading cleanup e orts at Kapilina Beach and Lualualei Naval Road, located on the west side of Oahu. This cleanup e ort would not have been possible without the participation of various agencies and the local community.

“From boat jet skis, car doors and wheels, the tires were almost the rst things to go,” said Cpl. Carvin Francois of the 25th Infantry Division. Over 15 tons of bulk junk were collected for both cleanups and over 40 people worked tirelessly to clear the areas from the mountains (mauka) to the ocean (makai). Beloved for its coastal resources and quality of kalo (taro) by ancient Hawaiians, the areas from the Waianae coastlines to the naval road bordering the Waianae mountains, have since gained notoriety as grounds for illegal dumping.

In addition to the area posing health and safety hazards for life’s surroundings, the area has become an eyesore, especially to those who know the lands’ rich and perpetual history.

MAUKA

JBPHH HEADS CLEANUP EFFORTS

Story and photos by Joanne Tumacder and Jacob Thompson

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public A airs

Ka Pilina (relationship and connection) and Lualualei (valley of exible wreaths) or (beloved one spared) - are words that emulate the intentions behind these cleanups. The collective mindset of service members, DoD civilians, and the Hawaiian community was to x years of dumping and restore the aina (land).

A kind reminder that regardless of how long our stay here in Hawaii is, we are patrons of the island, as well as its’ stewards. We all have a shared responsibility to the land, and it is our duty to ensure its continuity for future generations.

“They told me about this opportunity and my son goes to Kamehameha schools out here. So I was like, you know what, we’ll just make a weekend out of it,” added Francois. “I wanted to come over here and do this event and do some good, something for the community.”

A statement echoing the sentiments of many service members who volunteered their weekend time for the days of the cleanups. JBPHH plans to hold cleanups monthly. To volunteer, reach out to your command’s volunteer coordinator.

M AKAI

For additional information, contact David Hodge, JBPHH community relations director at david.w.hodge@navy.mil.

“Although one of the main goals of the project is to reduce the number of albatross nesting at PMRF, this project also demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to working with communities to preserve the unique ecosystem of Kauai.”

- Brooke McFarland, PMRF Natural Resources Manager

Traffic up here is THICK

Albatross The Layson

Story and photos by MC2 Samantha Jetzer, Pacific Missile Range Facility Public Affairs

When thinking of an albatross, some people may remember the old 1977 Disney animated film “The Rescuers” which depicted two mice, Bernard and Miss Bianca, that worked for the Rescue Aid Society whose mission is to save those in need. In order to reach Devil’s Bayou, Louisiana, from New York City to save an orphan girl from kidnapping, the rescuers received a flight from an overzealous albatross pilot, Orville. While Orville was a pilot in the movie, meshing albatross with aircraft in real life is a major hazard. Even for Orville himself, he ran into some trouble trying to land while he communicated with the control tower at the airport saying, “Look, bud. Am I clear to land? Traffic up here is thicker thanWow! Dab-blast, you dirty road-hog!”

This hazard between birds and aircraft is one that the Navy is trying to prevent through the Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program. Navy bases around the world are located in areas where wildlife hazards present significant risks for air and ground strikes. Such strikes can result in potential loss of life for flight crews or ground personnel, costly aircraft damage, and degradation of mission capability for Navy installations and their customers. This program identifies aviation safety hazards and effectively mitigates the associated risks.

Here in the Hawaiian Islands, Laysan Albatross (known in Hawaiian as moli) are the most common species of albatross. With a wing span of just over six feet and weighing up to nine pounds, it is very obvious why these birds can become both a danger to aircraft and themselves if they get too close.

The environmental team at Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, works with the BASH initiative in order to conduct the annual Laysan Albatross Translocation Program. This program conducts searches for albatross eggs on the airfield and other hazardous areas of the testing and training facility in order to find them safer homes on other parts of the islands of Kauai or Oahu.

This year, PMRF worked with many institutions, including Pacific Rim Conservation (PRC), Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge (KPNWR), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Wildlife Services, as well as private properties on the north shore of the island. PMRF has been participating in this translocation project since 2005, with the sites varying each year.

“The long-term egg translocation program is a success for partnerships at PMRF,” said Brooke McFarland, PMRF’s natural resources manager. “Although one of the main goals of the project is to reduce the number of albatross nesting at PMRF, this project also demonstrates the Navy’s commitment to working with communities to preserve the unique ecosystem of Kauai.”

Historically, the Mana Plain, where PMRF is located, was a wetland used by a variety of bird species, including albatross. They prefer the open windswept location as it is an easy place to land and take off. They also tend to return to where they were born to nest due to their extremely acute sense of direction.

Egg collecting is one way to reduce the number of birds at PMRF without reducing the overall population. Albatross tend to be site specific when finding places to nest. However, they aren’t particularly attached to an egg that they lay. The parents will raise whatever chick comes out of the egg as long as it is hatched in their nest.

“It is important for PMRF to move albatross when they are still eggs in order for the chicks to imprint on other locations and not return to PMRF,” stated McFarland. “It will take some time, since they live so long, but eventually, the population here will decrease.”

Albatross can often live to over 70 years old and will mate for life. They reproduce about one egg a year from around the time they are seven years old. For this reason, the translocation of eggs will continue to be a long term project that needs careful attention every year.

“Their population is naturally very slow to respond to change,” remarked McFarland. “In the meantime, PMRF uses other measures such as capturing and moving adults away from the airfield to reduce the risk to aircraft.”

The process begins with the collection of eggs. Sailors and other PMRF employees gather to conduct the albatross egg sweeps throughout the breeding season. The volunteers split into multiple groups and search through vegetative areas on PMRF’s training range in search of albatross and their nests. This year, 67 eggs were found on the installation as a result of executing these sweeps.

After the eggs are collected, they are taken to be incubated until the “swap day.” Incubators maintain a consistent temperature and humidity just right for

the eggs to continue developing. This year, PCR came to PMRF to test which of the eggs are viable, meaning verifying if the egg is fertilized and developing an embryo, or if they are considered a dead egg. They do this through a process called candling.

“Eggs are ‘candled’ with a bright light to see through the shell and see if the embryo is alive,” McFarland explains. “You can see clear blood vessels and some movement in live embryos, and dead or infertile eggs look empty or blurry. Sometimes, especially when the egg is newly laid, it can be very difficult to tell if it is viable. This is why we have an expert make the final determination.”

The viable eggs will be collected and passed off to organizations like PRC and KPNWR to bring to the north shore of Kauai. This year, 27 eggs from PMRF were considered viable.

Once at the north shore, these scientists conduct the same candling technique to determine which eggs on the north side are viable. The ones that are determined as not viable are switched with the eggs from PMRF, thus allowing a north shore albatross parent to raise the chick.

“Translocated eggs and chicks are monitored until they fledge,” continued McFarland. “Over the course of the program, over 700 viable albatross eggs have been moved from PMRF to the north shore of Kauai or Oahu. While not all of those would have

fledged, the result is potentially hundreds of albatross returning as adults to other high-island colonies rather than PMRF, which is a win for the species and for PMRF.”

Eggs that are determined to be not viable are not discarded or destroyed. They are actually sent to the National Institute of Standards and Technology as well as the Seabird Tissue Archival and Monitoring Project in order to retain infertile eggs as part of an effort to study environmental quality over time and regions. For example, some of the eggs are sampled for contaminants and others maintained as part of a long-term collection for research purposes.

“We appreciate the Navy’s commitment to this project,” commented Dr. Eric VanderWerf, director of science and founder of PRC. “It was a pleasure to work with the environmental team. Everything went smoothly. We have been doing this project for a number of years and everybody knows how things work.”

Translocating the eggs offers them a better chance of survival, but there are still dangers from other environmental factors, such as predators trying to eat the eggs, longline fishing and plastic pollution. Even larger issues are facing the population due to climate change. If nesting on low lying island areas, they become vulnerable to storm surges and sea-level rise, which are only becoming more unpredictable due to climate change.

“This project helps to increase the Laysan Albatross population on Kauai by producing additional offspring,” said VanderWerf. “The species is threatened by sea level rise because most of its nesting areas in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are just a few feet above sea level. The nesting areas on Kauai are higher in elevation and will be safe from sea level rise.”

Translocating the eggs from PMRF to the north shore of Kauai or Oahu allows for the high-island population to persist, which will likely be important to the species in the future. The primary nesting spot for the majority of these birds is on Midway Atoll, approximately 1,200 miles west of Kauai. If sea level rise makes that island uninhabitable, the next primary spot for the birds to nest is Kauai.

“They are already experiencing the effects of climate change,” VanderWerf elaborated. “Some of their nesting areas have already washed away and others are under threat. Climate change and sea level rise are not something that might happen someday, it is already happening.”

The work to preserve these native species is instrumental in the overall wellbeing of not just the island, but the health of the entire ecosystem for generations to come.

Albatross are truly a wonder to observe. It isn’t difficult to see why traditional Hawaiians revered albatross as master navigators with a strong tie to their homeland as they spend most of their lives at sea.

In the words of Miss Bianca to Bernard in “The Rescuers” when she delightedly sees Orville fly for the first time she exclaims, “Look! There he is! Doesn’t he fly beautifully? And you wanted to take the train, you ‘fraidy cat.”

For more information about PMRF’s environmental program, please call the Natural Resources Hotline at (808) 208-4416, or visit https://cnrh.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/PMRFBarking-Sands/

2022YEAR IN PHOTOS

Feb. 1–28

Couples Massage Special at Hickam Memorial Fitness Center. Celebrate Valentine’s all month long with your special someone. Get a 60-minute couples massage for only $130/couple. Call 808-448-2214 for more info.

PRO BLITZ TOUR (FEB. 4–12)

presented by Armed Forces Entertainment

It’s a week’s worth of fun leading up to the Super Bowl, featuring NFL cheeleaders and former players! Meet & greets, clinics, golf tourneys and even a concert!

FEB. 4

NFL CHEERLEADER MEET & GREET

Meet NFL Cheerleaders at the NEX and AAFES from 11a.m.–1p.m.

FEB. 10

Feb. 11

FEB. 12

MWR PREGAME TAILGATE PARTY

5:30p.m. at Ward Field, join our pregame tailgate experience, featuring a FREE concert by HOOBASTANK at 7:30p.m.

Bid online in our Abandoned Vehicle Auction from 8a.m.–1p.m. Bid forms with lot location can be found at greatlifehawaii.com/autoauction. All sales final. For more information, call Hickam Auto Skills at 808-448-1061.

WATCH THE SUPER BOWL AT TRADEWINDS & THE SANDBAR

W/NFL CHEERLEADERS

Come and see the final two teams battle it out in the Super Bowl to see who reigns supreme! Get your picture with cheerleaders from the NFL during the game. Be sure to stick around for a chance to win awesome prizes!

Feb. 14

Feb. 15–25

Footballers of JBPHH, Valentine’s Day is the start of the Intramural Soccer League, so sign up your team now. Registration is open now until Feb. 7 for commands of JBPHH only. Call 808-473-1921 or 808-473-2494.

If bowling strikes is right up your alley, consider trying out for this year’s All-Military Bowling Tournament! Active duty Navy can try out Feb. 15 & 16 at Pier Side Bowling Center, Active duty Air Force on Feb. 21 & 22 at Hickam Bowling Center, and Retirees on Feb. 25 at Pier Side Bowling Center. All tryouts begin at 10a.m. Be there or be spare! *Ba dum tiss*

Feb. 18

Register now for this year’s Hickam Harbor Open Water Swim Race. Swimmers must register in person at the Hickam Harbor Marina before Feb. 16. Cost is $20 and is open to all DoD ID holders 16 years or older. Call 808-781-6318 for more information.

More to see on the other side!

PHOTO OF THE MONTH

Please rise...

Another reason to be proud of our military brethren. They show respect and stand at attention for our national anthem, whether it’s in person or on TV. Join us at The Sandbar or at Tradewinds to watch the Super Bowl on Feb. 12.

Scan our QR codes!

Arts & Crafts Center

See the full calendar of classes.

Liberty Program

See this month’s Liberty activities calendar.

Outdoor Recreation

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

Makai Recreation Center

See our full list of classes here.

Military & Family Support Center

See our full list of classes here.

Arts & Crafts

Book Binding with Jenni Clark

Feb. 7 | 3:30–6:30p.m. (Tuesdays)

Make your own keepsake sketchbook! Learn how to bind your book using the coptic stich, no glue required! All supplies are included in the price. Call 808-448-9907 for more info.

Everything Food & Drink

Need Super Sunday plans?

We’ve got you covered! This year, pick between two watch-party locations, Tradewinds and the Sandbar. Both locations will o er guest appearances from NFL cheerleaders, prize giveaways, and FOMO-generating fun!

#greatlifehawaii

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THIS MONTH’S EXTRA:

Liberty Programs

Ready for the Big Game?

Head to Kona Winds for our FREE Tailgate Party on Sunday, Feb. 12 beginning at 1p.m. Win prizes and watch the football game on our big screens. Call 808-422-7169 for more info.

Outdoor Recreation

Looking to take up a new hobby, sport or other interest?

Call 808-781-6318 for more information.

National Laugh-Friendly Month

Celebrated every February since 2008, National Laugh-Friendly Month encourages you to find opportunities to laugh with kind humor. Remember how good you feel when you have a good laugh and spread that joy to your friends, families, or even strangers!

Youth Dance Classes

We o er beginner Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary Dance lessons, plus a “Mommyand-Me” dance class. Call 808-449-3354 to learn more.

MFSC

MFSC Hiring Fair

Looking for the next step in your career? Get your resume ready for the next MFSC Hiring Fair on March 17. Stay tuned for more information! Until then, register for a professional development class or two to ensure you ace your next interview! Learn more here: jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/ military-family-support-center

Makai Recreation Center