Ho'okele - November 4, 2019 (Pearl Harbor-Hickam Magazine)

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Sailors clear mooring quays

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Rivals turned Wingmen take flight

Drone makes supply delivery to submarine

USS Springfield changes command, port

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

U.S. Air Force Academy sports C-17 legacy jersey Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy football team wear the legacy C-17 Globemaster III jerseys during a football game against the University of Hawaii Oct. 19. The jerseys featured the tail flashes of U.S. Air Force bases with a global airlift mission. The U.S. Air Force Academy won the game 56-26.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather R. Redman)

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS, NAVY REGION HAWAII

AGNES TAUYAN

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Your Navy Team in Hawaii Commander, Navy Region Hawaii oversees two installations: Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam on Oahu and Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, on Kauai.

As Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, we provide oversight for the ten surface ships homeported at JBPHH. Navy aircraft squadrons are also co-located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Oahu, and training is sometimes also conducted on other islands, but most Navy assets are located at JBPHH and PMRF. These two installations serve fleet, fighter and family under the direction of Commander, Navy Installations Command.

A guided-missile cruiser and destroyers of Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific deploy independently or as part of a group for Commander, U.S. Third Fleet and in the Seventh Fleet and Fifth Fleet areas of responsibility. The Navy, including your Navy team in Hawaii, builds partnerships and strengthens interoperability in the Pacific.

Each year, Navy ships, submarines and aircraft from Hawaii participate in various training exercises with allies and friends in the Pacific and Indian Oceans to strengthen interoperability. Navy service members and civilians conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions in the South Pacific and in Asia. Working with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Navy in Hawaii provides drug interdiction and fisheries enforcement operations for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In even-numbered years Hawaii hosts the biennial summer Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest military maritime exercise, featuring more than two dozen nations and 25,000 personnel.

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

JBPHH includes the Pearl Harbor waterfront, Hickam flight line, Wahiawa annex and several other areas in West Oahu and provides a major logistics and other support hub for the military and military families.

Supporting the nation’s ballistic missile defense initiative, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the western coast of “The Garden Island,” is the world’s largest instrumented multidimensional testing and training missile range.

We provide services to the U.S. Pacific Command, one of DOD’s six geographic combatant commands, with an area of responsibility covering half the globe.

We directly support two component commands whose headquarters are on JBPHH: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Force. Close to our own Region/MIDPAC headquarters command is Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. With 18 forward-deployable combat-ready U.S. Navy submarines, Pearl Harbor is home to the largest submarine presence in the Pacific. The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, on JBPHH, is the largest ship repair facility between the West Coast and the Far East.

Within our region we support more than 100 tenant commands.

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Veterans DAY Events

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USS Springfield Changes Command, Homeport

COMMANDER, NAVY REGION HAWAII AND NAVAL SURFACE GROUP MIDDLE PACIFIC REAR ADM. ROBERT CHADWICK

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month

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College Grads Recognized

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Rivals Turned Wingmen Take Flight

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Drone Delivers Supplies

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Protecting the Shearwaters

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CAPT. JEFF BERNARD

VOlunteers Clear Mooring Quays

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Diverse Views

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Native American Indian Heritage Month

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community calendar

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Photo Highlights

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Veterans Day events • A Veterans Day ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. at the Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe, Kauai.

• In honor of Veteran’s Day, the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange will hand out commemorative coins to veterans at the rotunda at 9 a.m. There will also be cake, sandwiches and fruit provided by the commissary.

• A free sunset ceremony in honor of service members on Veterans Day will be held on the Battleship Missouri Memorial fantail at 4:30 p.m. Cmdr. George Howell, commanding officer of the USS Missouri SNN-780 will deliver the keynote address. USS Missouri Memorial Association board member, retired Coast Guard Reservist Capt. Jack Laufer will provide opening remarks.

Attendance is free and open to the public. A complimentary round-trip shuttle service will run from the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. Visitors cannot bring bags on the shuttle. For more information, visit www.USSMissouri.org or call 808423-2263.

• The American Legion of Hawaii Post 17 will host a Hawaii World War I Veterans Day Ceremony at the World War I Memorial Natatorium at 11 a.m.

• The Wahiawa Lions Club will hold its 73rd annual Veterans Day Parade from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wahiawa Town Center. The theme of this year’s parade is “Honoring our Real Super Heroes.” For more information, visit https:// ourwahiawa.com/event/73rd-wahiawa-lions-veterans-day-parade/.

PMRF Sailors march in Veterans Day Parade

Veterans Day Parade

By MC2 Trujillo

Sailors from the Pacific Missile Range Facility walk in formation down main street Kapaa, Hawaii, during the Veteran’s Day Parade in Kapaa, Hawaii, Nov. 2. The annual Veteran’s Day Parade celebrates members of the armed services with a parade and picnic downtown. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Sara B. Trujillo)

Diverse VIEWS Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. How do you honor a veteran on Veterans Day?

Submitted by MC2 Charles Oki and David D. Underwood, Jr.

Maj. Candace Lucas 15th Medical Group “My family and I honor veterans on Veterans Day by pausing to reflect on the sacrifices of those who served before us. Whether one year or 30 years of service. We also always take time to explain the day to our young son, who we always hope will honor the heritage of veterans as he grows into a man.”

Chief Master Sgt. Darren Morris 204th Airlift Squadron, HIANG “With dignity and respect. Never forget what they have done for all of us.”

Operations Specialist 2nd Class Pedro Lemus Fleet and Family Readiness Program "I try to personally thank a veteran for everything they've done serving our country."

‘Shout out’ to veterans Navy Office of Community Outreach

For the Veterans Day holiday, the Navy Office of Community Outreach (NAVCO) is offering all Sailors an opportunity to create and share short, recorded shoutouts of 15-20 seconds with a Navy key message to veterans in their hometowns.

The deadline is 8 a.m. Eastern Standard Time before Nov. 5.

Sailors can call 1-855-OUR-NAVY (1-855-687-6289) and record their shoutouts.

Sailors should wait for a 3 to 5-second pause after voice directions and record their message using a template script after the beep.

Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Jonathan Boicourt JBPHH 1st Lt. Division "I think about what they gave for their country and the sacrifices they made for everyone. You should think about that and bring awareness to them. They gave a lot and they deserve that."

The script is as follows: “Hi, I’m Navy (rank and full name) from (hometown and home state), currently serving at (command) or aboard (ship), operating out of (duty station) or forward in the (AOR). I want to salute all the veterans in (hometown), and across America this Veterans Day. Thank you for your service and for defending freedom around the world.”

Once the Sailors hang up, the audio file will be automatically sent to NAVCO’s email, where it will be screened before being shared with radio media outlets.

They should deliver their shoutouts with enthusiasm, and speak audibly and clearly. In addition, they should tailor it to their command, area of responsibility and hometown they are recognizing. If NAVCO cannot understand the Sailor’s name, hometown or command, their shout-out will be unusable.

Homeport, command cha MCC Amanda Gray COMSUBPAC Public Affairs

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Oct. 23.

The change of command occurred shortly after Springfield arrived in Pearl Harbor, following a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine.

“Today, not only do we get to witness and be part of the time-honored tradition of a change of command, we get the opportunity to formally welcome USS Springfield to Squadron 7 and our Pearl Harbor ohana,” said Capt. Paul Davis, commodore, Submarine Squadron 7. “Less than 48 hours ago, the boat pulled in, following a one-month transit from the East Coast.

That transit was fresh on the heels of an extremely successful two and a half year overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Due to the hard work of the captain and crew, the boat emerged from the overhaul in great shape. I cannot wait to unleash this boat on the Pacific theater.”

Cmdr. John Nilles, from Fort Dodge, Iowa, relieved Capt. Brent Spillner, from Chicago, Illinois, as Springfield’s commanding officer.

“It’s hard to leave, especially now that the submarine is here in the Pacific where it belongs, getting ready to go on missions that we have been training for; but it makes it easier knowing that the submarine is in good hands,” said Spillner. “Congratulations to Cmdr. Nilles for embarking on the best and most rewarding assignment in the United States Navy.”

Capt. Brent Spillner delivers remarks at a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) at JBPHH Oct. 23. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Michael B. Zingaro)

Spillner will be heading to the Combat Readiness Evaluation Team at Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor.

Nilles comes to Springfield from Arlington, Virginia, where he served on the staff of the Chief of Naval Operations.

“To the crew of USS Springfield, thanks for your continued service to your country, and the professionalism and hospitality you’ve demonstrated over the last month,” said Nilles. “You’ve put in countless hours to accomplish the maintenance and training necessary to prove the ship battle ready.

We will continue to build on that foundation as we prepare for increasingly challenging operations. Our community is valued today as much as it ever has been. It is a great time to be a submariner.”

For more news from Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, visit www.csp.navy.mil.

Cmdr. John Nilles salutes the sideboys at a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) at JBPHH Oct. 23. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Michael B. Zingaro)

Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class Jon Aponte assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761), hugs his family after the submarine arrives at JBPHH Oct. 21 after completing a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo by MCC Amanda R. Gray)

Cmdr. John Nilles relieves Capt. Brent Spillner during a change of command ceremony for the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) on the submarine piers at JBPHH Oct. 23.

(U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Michael B. Zingaro)

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The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS SpringďŹ eld (SSN 761) makes its homecoming arrival at JBPHH Oct. 21, after completing a change of homeport from Kittery, Maine. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Michael Zingaro)

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month observed Story and photos by MC2 Charles Oki Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Joint Force Diversity Committee hosted a National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel Oct. 24.

Sailors and civilians learned about how the Navy cares for Sailors with severe injuries or illnesses and how shipmates can help a Sailors recovery, as well as a firsthand account by 29 year Navy veteran Jerry Boster who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease as he transitioned to retired life.

The theme for this year’s observance is “Don’t Set Limits on Unlimited Potential,” which emphasizes the unlimited possibilities when barriers are removed for individuals with disabilities.

According to the Center for Disease Control the seven most common barriers are: Attitudinal, Communication, Physical, Policy, Programmatic, Social, and Transportation.

“At any time, a Sailor’s life could be affected by illness or injury either through their own condition or that of a friend, family member or coworker,” said Boster, campaign assessor for

Margo Crane, Navy Region Hawaii’s N95 program director for the Navy Wounded Warrior program, speaks during the Joint Force Diversity Committee National Disability Employment Awareness Month observance at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel Oct. 24.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. “The best thing we can do is to give them the tools and different points of view which enables them to either help themselves or help others deal with their condition. Everything I do is to try and help people dealing with long-term illnesses like Parkinson’s live the best life that they can.”

workplace. In 1945, President Harry S. Truman, approved a Congressional resolution declaring the first week in October “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to “National Disability Employment Awareness Month”

National Disability Employment Awareness Month dates back to the return of service members with disabilities from World War II, sparking public interest in the contributions of people with disabilities in the

“No one asks for a life-altering injury or illness. When a Sailor is doing their best to overcome their new circumstances they aren’t asking for pity or for an easier load, they want to do their very best without being set up

to fail,” said Margo Crane, Navy Region Hawaii’s N95 program director for the Navy Wounded Warrior program.

“Whenever a Sailor is going through this, it’s important to realize that a lot of times they are learning to live with their new condition, on top of making it to their medical appointments, taking their medications, and trying to do everyday tasks. It’s important for commands to realize that the Sailors number one goal is to get better. So having a command that understands, can be game-changing for the Sailors recovery.”

Airdrop Training Mission

Two Hawaii F-22 Raptors fly in formation with a C-17 Globemaster III following a personnel airdrop training mission on the northern side of Oahu Oct. 17. Training events like this, ensure units are able to operate cohesively and employ combat airpower across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Heather R. Redman) 8 / November 4, 2019 / Ho’okele

JBPHH recognizes Sailors, Airmen, Marines and DoD civilians at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club Lanai Oct. 25 for completing their college degrees.

College graduates recognized Story and photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmonet Jackson JBPHH Public Affairs

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam recognized Sailors, Airmen, Marines and DoD civilians at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club Lanai, who earned their associate, bachelor, master or doctorate degrees from 17 colleges and universities across the United States.

The JBPHH graduation ceremony is held annually to honor service members who are unable to travel to their respective college or university commencement ceremony.

“[You all] actually took the steps rather than just listening to a brief over and over again about the opportunities that are available to you,” said Singleton. “Well done!”

He recapped on the importance of education as a key asset in marketing oneself in and outside of the military and that the graduates’ hard work has not gone unnoticed.

In addition to pursuing education in one’s spare time, balancing the military as a whole and having a family and personal life could pose as somewhat of a challenge.

“Doing education with kids in the mix is no joke and it is hard to do,” said Bernard. “But, what is a more special life lesson than your kids watching you do that?”

“To reach this point, you all may have had to endure operational schedules, military requirements, the birth of children, deployments, deadlines and a few setbacks,” Singleton said. “But you all made it through.

Give yourselves a round of applause.”

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There is value in the skills, knowledge, training and education that these graduates have received.

Lt. Cmdr. Major Singleton, executive officer, Naval Operations Support Center Pearl Harbor, Capt. Jeff Bernard, JBPHH commander, was the guest speaker for the ceremony and delivered the closing remarks. presented accolades to all of the graduates.

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Maj. Britton Komine, 204th Airlift Squadron pilot, and Capt. Nathaniel Dreslinski, 535th Airlift Squadron pilot, performs a flyover toward Aloha Stadium on a C-17 Globemaster III Oct. 19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

Rivals turned Wingmen take flight

By Capt. Veronica Perez 15th Wing Public Affairs

The skies aligned for two pilots and former college football players who were able to support their alma maters in a once-in-a-lifetime way on game day.

Maj. Britton Komine, 204th Airlift Squadron, and Capt.

Nathaniel Dreslinski, 535th Airlift Squadron, flew the C-17 Globemaster III over Aloha Stadium Saturday, Oct. 19, to demonstrate the power of the Air Force’s most flexible cargo aircraft at the U.S. Air Force Academy vs. University of Hawaii football game.

It has been 15 years since Komine played as wide receiver for the Rainbow Warriors and four years since Dreslinski played for the Falcons as a tight end. As former players, the pilots appreciate the significance of their time on the field and the duties they perform around the globe.

“I took a lot of lessons learned from playing at the University of Hawaii, went through a lot of trials and tribulations and was able to get here and have a good career so far flying this awesome aircraft,” said Komine. “Part of our mission is empowering whoever we can fit in the back of our aircraft—whether it’s for humanitarian relief or airborne troops from the Army, Navy SEALs, or cargo and personnel, we can deliver them anywhere in the world.”

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Komine is assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard 154th Wing, while Dreslinski is active duty in the 15th Wing. The units seamlessly and routinely work together to accomplish the global airlift mission in the Indo-Pacific theater. Leveraging capabilities and honing interoperability to fully integrate the Guard and Reserve personnel strengthens mission sets across the Air Force.

Dreslinski called it when asked who he thought would win the game before taking off for the flight, modestly choosing his U.S. Air Force Academy Falcons. For him, flying over the game was an accomplishment for the entire TFI [total force integration] aircrew that shows how the Guard and active duty are on one team.

“It was truly an incredible experience to be fortunate enough to fly this line with such an incredible team,” he said. “The total force integration we have as airlift squadrons is a key part in the success of our mission.”

The Falcons defeated the Rainbow Warriors with a final score of 56-26, but for Dreslinski and Kommine, the real victory is being able to fly along with Airmen in the world’s greatest Air Force.

A total-force aircrew, consisting of members of the 204th and 535th Airlift Squadrons, huddle for a pre-flight briefing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Oct. 19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo

by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

Capt. Nathaniel Dreslinski, 535th Airlift Squadron pilot, prepares to perform a yover at Aloha Stadium during the closure of the U.S. national anthem at an Air Force Academy vs.

University of Hawaii football game on a C-17 Globemaster III Oct. 19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John

Maj. Britton Komine, 204th Airlift Squadron pilot, inspects a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam Oct. 19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

Drone delivers supplies

COMSUBPAC, UH tested unmanned UAVs

Story by MCC Amanda Gray COMSUBPAC Public Affairs

Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) in partnership with the University of Hawaii (UH), tested their unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capabilities by delivering supplies onto a submarine off the coast of Oahu Oct. 10.

The UAV took a five-pound payload consisting of circuit cards, medical supplies, and food to the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) while it was underway.

“What started as an innovative idea has come to fruition as a potentially radical new submarine logistics delivery capability,” said Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Keithley, assigned to COMSUBPAC. “A large percentage of parts that are needed on submarines weigh less than five-pounds, so this capability could alleviate the need for boats to pull into ports for parts or medical supplies.”

The concept itself came from the Commander, Submarine Force Innovation Lab (iLab) one year ago. Since then the iLab, in partnership with the UH Applied Research Lab, has worked on developing the means to make it possible.

“Our Sailors are visionaries. Their ideas benefit the submarine force, making an incredible difference,” said Rear Adm. Blake Converse, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. “We are already seeing the impact that this one idea can have on the entire fleet. The joint effort between the Sailors at COMSUBPAC and the University of Hawaii has resulted in delivering necessary supplies to submarines that can save time and money, allowing us to stay in the fight.”

This idea led to the creation of the Submarine Force’s first UAV squadron at COMSUBPAC. Submarine Sailors stationed at Pearl Harbor volunteered to attend weekly training at Bellows Air Force Station to become proficient drone pilots and to develop the concept of converting a UAV and a submarine sail into a package delivery and receiving platform.

“Members of the University of Hawaii Applied Research Lab worked alongside COMSUBPAC Sailors to develop a “snag” pole and payload release mechanism from the drone, practicing the concept using the prototypes on the back of trucks and jeeps,” said Keithley.

“As the training progressed and the drone innovations became more reliable, the team was able to demonstrate the capability onto a small patrol boat out of Pearl Harbor.”

After final adjustments and last minute training, the team assembled on the shore of western Oahu and flew a small five-pound payload over a mile offshore to USS Hawaii.

“The snag pole and drone delivery mechanisms performed perfectly as the payload of parts was safely delivered onboard the submarine, making history as the first ever drone delivery onboard an underway submarine,” said Keithley.

An unmanned aerial vehicle delivers a five-pound payload to the the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) during a training exercise off the coast of Oahu Oct. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Michael B. Zingaro)

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“I am very proud of the joint effort and the capability they have created out of nearly thin air. The success of this project is a true testament to the ingenuity of our team and I am very thankful for them and our submarine Sailors, who volunteered their time to make it a success.”

Protecting the shearwaters

By NAVFAC Hawaii

November through December is “annual shearwater fallout” season on base and around the islands. During this time, juvenile wedgetailed shearwaters (seabirds) are learning to fly and often get disoriented by city lights that distract them to fly inland instead of toward the sea. This causes the birds to fall to the ground and get injured or become vulnerable to predators, road kill, etc.

Pacific Missile Range Facility and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, especially Hickam Ramp and Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, are Pacific Missile Range Facility personnel, Kalaheo Elementary School students and other guests assisted shearwater birds in taking flight during a blessing by the local shearwater team at Lydgate Beach on Kauai, Oct. 16, 2018. (File photo by MC2 Omar Powell)

advised to reduce or turn off any unnecessary lighting during the weeks of the new moon (Nov. 22-30 and Dec. 21-29).

What to do if a shearwater is found If a shearwater is found, contact the Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii Environmental department at 808-722-7285 (neighbor island number) and the seabird will be picked up during regular working hours. If the seabird is found after working hours, response may be delayed until the next day and the seabird may need to be secured.

How and when to handle shearwaters If the seabird is in a safe location and will be picked up soon, leave it there.

However, if found after hours and/or seabird is in harm’s way (e.g. near a road or possible predators): • Secure the seabird in a container such as a cardboard box.

(Photo provided by NAVFAC HI)

• When handling, cusp the bird firmly without squeezing.

• Keep wings close to body. Birds have strong muscles, but fragile bones.

• Gloves are desirable; although their bite is not hard, their fish-catching beak is very sharp.

• A towel or T-shirt may be used to cover seabird prior to handling.

• Keep the box in a quiet location until picked up.

(Photo provided by NAVFAC HI)

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Volunteers clear mooring quays

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Story by Jim McCoy Pacific Historic Parks

Navy and Coast Guard volunteers cleared thick vegetation Oct. 25 from three mooring quays formerly used to secure battleships along Battleship Row.

The volunteers found a Liberty half dollar minted in 1942 on the mooring quay that was used by the USS West Virginia (F6 South). The coin was turned over to the National Park Service.

The quays are the last structures remaining from the Dec. 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.

The quays played a significant role in past attack salvage operations. Over three years, American salvage workers raised the USS West Virginia, USS California, and righted and refloated the USS Oklahoma. The quays served as moorings for salvage ships and barges.

Members of the Mustang Association, consisting of naval officers who began their military careers as enlisted, joined with Coast Guard personnel from USGS Cutter Kimball and cleared the quays of vegetation.

The work was done on quays that had previously secured the USS Arizona, USS West Virginia and USS Vestal. Other volunteer work will be conducted in the coming weeks.

The vegetation maintenance project is separate from a five-year plan that began in 2016 to restore six mooring quays along Battleship Row. To learn more about the history of the mooring quays, visit https://www.nps.gov/valr/getinvolved/ partners-in-preservation.htm

Sailors from the Navy Mustang Association Hawaii Chapter clean up USS West Virginia (BB 48) quay at the USS Arizona Memorial during a base clean up Oct. 25. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Cole C. Pielop)

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By Naval History and Heritage Command, and DEOMI

November is National American Indian Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the history, heritage, and traditions of American Indians and Alaskan natives.

This year’s theme is “Honoring Our Nations: Building Strength Through Understanding.”

In 1924, Congress enacted the Indian Citizenship Act. In 1986 Congress passed and President Ronald Reagan signed the proclamation authorizing American Indian Week. In 1990, President George H. W. Bush designated November as National American Indian Heritage Month. After 100 years of efforts to establish it, National American Indian and Alaska

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Native Heritage Month is celebrated to recognize native cultures and educate the public about the heritage, history, art, and traditions of the American Indians and Alaskan natives.

One notable American Indian in the U.S. Navy is Cmdr. Ernest Edwin Evans (Aug. 13, 1908-Oct. 25, 1944), a half-Cherokee Indian and one-quarter-Creek Indian who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. Remembered for his sacrifice and heroism in Battle off Samar, Evans’ courage and professional skills aided materially in turning back the enemy during a critical phase of the action.

The destroyer escort vessel USS Evans (DE 1023) was named in his honor.

Former Lt. Cmdr. Ernest Edwin Evans is pictured aboard the USS Johnston (DD 557) during a commissioning ceremony Oct. 27, 1943. He was Johnston’s commanding officer from then until it was sunk in the Battle off Samar on Oct. 25, 1944, and was lost with the ship. (Courtesy photo by Naval History and Heritage Command)

kaiaulu (community) November Upcoming Events

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Put on your thinking cap and put a team together for a battle of the brains from 7 p.m. at Tradewinds. This is a free activity open to 18 and older. For more information, call 808-448-4608.

Beginning Nov. 12 to Dec. 17, enjoy an outdoor workout with the tools from the JBPHH fitness center's "Conex Box" from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Ward Field. Don’t let the holiday season interfere with your workout regimen. This activity is free and open to patrons of all fitness levels. For more information, call 808-471-2019.

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Jolly Holiday Conex Box Workout

Discover your creative side from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Tradewinds and let the instructor lead you through the painting of the night. Cost is $40 and include art supplies. This event is open to ages18 and over. For more information, call 808-448-9907.

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7 Native American Heritage Special Meal

This free tournament is open to teams from JBPHH commands, their family members and Department of Defense ID cardholders. Times to be announced. Sign up

by Nov. 8. For more information, call 808-473-1921.

A special meal will be offered at the Hale Aina Dining Facility from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 808-449-1666.

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-Turkey Shoot Basketball Tournament

Microsoft Spark Workshop

Youth grades six to eight grade can experience this unique opportunity to learn coding, robotics and more at the Ford Island Conference Center from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This handson workshop is free but space is limited. To sign up, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.

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Turkey Trot 5K Run

Barracks Bash

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This tournament is open to teams from JBPHH commands.

Entry fee is $200 per team and first games begin at 8 a.m.

Sign up by Nov 8. For more information, call 808-4731921.

Enjoy some free grub and fun activities from 5 to 7 p.m. at Paquet Hall while hearing about upcoming liberty events.

This is a free event open to single, active-duty Sailors and Airmen E1-E6 only. For more information, call 808-4732583.

Keep in a fit state of mind leading into the holidays with a fun run beginning at 7 a.m. at the Wahiawa Annex Fitness Center. This is a free event. For more information, call 808653-5542.

Hickam Memorial Theater Sharkey Theater

Thursday, Nov. 7

Sunday, Nov. 10

• 7 p.m. Advance Screening: Charlie's Angels (PG-13)

• 6:30 p.m. Joker (R)

• 2 p.m. The Addams Family (PG)

Friday, Nov. 8

• 4:30 p.m. Gemini Man (PG-13)

Sunday, Nov. 10

• 7 p.m. The Addams Family (PG)

Thursday, Nov. 14

• 1:30 p.m. Abominable (3D) (PG)

Saturday, Nov. 9

• 6:30 p.m. Gemini Man (PG-13)

• 3:40 p.m. Gemini Man (3D) (PG-13)

• 3 p.m. The Addams Family (PG)

Friday, Nov. 15

• 6:10 p.m. Joker (R)

• 6 p.m. Gemini Man (PG-13)

Located at Moore Street Bldg. 628 on the Pearl Harbor side of JBPHH. Open to active-duty military and their family members, retirees, DoD civilians and their sponsored guests. *Movie listings are subject to change. Visit www.greatlifehawaii.com for the complete movie listing.

Sharkey Theater: 808-473-0726 Hickam Memorial Theater: 808-448-2297

Thursday, Nov. 7 • 7 p.m. Hustlers (R) Friday, Nov. 8 • 7 p.m. Gemini Man (PG-13) Saturday, Nov. 9 • 3 p.m. The Addams Famiy (PG)

Located at 7393 Ohana Nui Circle on the Hickam side of JBPHH.

• 7 p.m. Maleficent: Mistresss of Evil (PG)/ November 4, 2019 / 17 Ho’okele

Yeoman Melissa Williams, COMSUBPAC admin and Staff Sgt. Brenai Shires 647th Civil Engineering Squadron pest management craftsman remove a wooden post remnant from the Ahua Reef Wetland during a cleanup and restoration event at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Oct. 25. Williams and Shires teamed up with other volunteers from JBPHH to clear debris and pull invasive weeds from the protected wetland. Located on the shores of JBPHH, Ahua Reef Wetland is home to a number of native hawaiian plants and birds. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz)

Photo Federal Fire recruits practice saving each other from a simulated fire exercise at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Oct. 1. During the exercise, the recruits were evaluated on how efficiently they carried their fellow recruit out of the building. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin Baxter)

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Sailors and family members take part in the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Trunkor-Treat event at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Chapel Oct. 30. (Photo by Erin Huggins)

Highlights The 735th Air Mobility Squadron held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their newly renovated passenger terminal, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Oct. 31. Lt. Col. Kostrubala, 735th AMS commander, was joined by Maj. Gen. John Gordy, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander and Col. Craig Harmon, 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing commander, in cutting the ribbon to reveal the design that enhanced the overall security and look of the terminal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sta Sgt. Jasmonet Jackson)

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