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January 30, 2015 www.cnic.navy.mil/hawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 6 Issue 3

Fitness Challenge showcasessomething for everyoneSee page B-1

African-American history eventsSee page B-2

Hawaii chiefs and first classSailors participate in teambuildinghike See page A-2

Nisei veterans honored withFrance’s highest awardSee page A-2

Symposium encourages opendialogue on way ahead for Asia-Pacific health, security See page A-4

Story and photo byMC2 Johans Chavarro

Navy Public Affairs SupportElement West, DetachmentHawaii

Sailors stationed throughoutPearl Harbor gathered at his-toric Bloch Arena at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam for an all-hands call Jan. 23 hosted byRear Adm. Rick P. Snyder, di-rector, 21st Century Sailor of-fice.Snyder spoke to Sailors on

how the 21st Century Sailor of-fice is focused on maximizingthe wellness of each Sailor andworks to provide Sailors andfamilies with the support net-work, programs, resources,training and skills needed toovercome adversity and thrive.According to Snyder, the op-

portunity to host all-hands callsis important in letting Sailorsknow how the Navy’s supportprograms and resources arechanging and improving.“It’s really important to get out

to the fleet and provide Sailorswith feedback on where we are inWashington,” said Snyder.“The policies and programs we

put in place in Washington onlygo so far. It’s the Sailors in thefleet that implement them, so it’s

important they know how thingsare changing and also how theycan influence their change withtheir insight and feedback.”Snyder also expounded on how

the Navy is working to improveits sexual assault prevention and

response, suicide prevention,and alcohol and drug abuse pre-vention programs.But in understanding how to

go about these changes is whereSailors’ feedback comes in, Sny-der explained.

“The only way we’re going toknow if [the programs] work is ifwe get that feedback from them.”Snyder also spent time speak-

ing with Sailors one-on-one, atime Snyder finds critical towardunderstanding what is on a

Sailor’s mind.“It’s important not to just go

talk to the senior leaders outthere. It’s important to get downall the way to the deckplateleaders and Sailors that aremaking things happen and getthat feedback, one-on-one,” saidSnyder. “That does two things—it gives me some very good infor-mation and also it lets Sailorsknow we don’t work in a vac-uum. We want to know whatthey’re thinking.”The programs that are man-

aged by the 21st CenturySailor’s office include bystanderintervention, equal opportunity,Navy alcohol and drug abuseprevention, Navy nutrition, op-erational stress control, totalSailor fitness, physical readi-ness, Navy Sexual Assault Pre-vention and Response Program,Suicide Prevention and Transi-tion Assistance Program.The 21st Century Sailor office

promotes resilience in all servicemembers and Navy families aswell as collaboration and syn-ergy across a spectrum of well-ness that maximizes total forcefitness.For more information about

21st Century Sailor, visithttp://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/support/21st_Century_Sailor/Pages/default.aspx.

21st Century Sailor director holds all hands call at JBPHH

Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, director of 21st Century Sailor office, speaks to Sailors during an all-hands call atJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (Additional photo on page A-5.)

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Safety Office

Due to recent pedestrian nearmisses at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, following reminders areprovided to pedestrians, bicyclistsand motor vehicle drivers whoshare in the safety duties and re-sponsibilities.Drivers• Shall not overtake and pass

any vehicle stopped at a markedcrosswalk or at an intersection,permitting a pedestrian to cross theroadway.• Should not use cell phones un-

less the vehicle is safely and legallyparked or unless they are using ahands-free device.• Should refrain from any other

activity that may be a distractionwhile driving and lead to trafficmishaps (i.e., eating, shaving, ap-plying makeup, reading, etc).Pedestrians• Should not enter any crosswalk

or part of a crosswalk when vehicu-lar traffic is so close as to constitutean immediate hazard.• Should wear reflective clothing

during reduced visibility conditionsand during the hours of darkness(from 30 minutes before sunset to

30 minutes after sunrise).• Should not wear portable

headphones, earphones, cellularhands-free devices, ipods or otherlistening devices while running,jogging, walking, bicycling, skat-ing or skate boarding in roadwaysand streets. These items may im-pair recognition of emergency sig-nals, alarms, announcements, andthe approach of emergency vehi-cles.Bicyclists• Should wear approved Ansi or

Snell Memorial Foundation certi-fied bicycle helmets.

• When in use at night (from 30minutes before sunset to 30 min-utes after sunrise) , b icyc lesshould be equipped with a whitelight on the front which shall bevisible for at least 500 feet aheadand a red reflector or red light onthe rear which shall be visible fora distance of at least 600 feet.• Should wear light-colored cloth-

ing. During restricted visibility con-ditions, reflective clothing or vestsshall be worn by all bicyclists.

Pedestrians, joggers and bicyclistsshould never assume that a driversees you and will stop for you.

Drivers, pedestrians, cyclists should use caution

Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel

354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE,Alaska — Fourteen F-16 FightingFalcons from the 18th AggressorSquadron at Eielson Air ForceBase, Alaska transited Jan. 17 toJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH), and Andersen Air ForceBase, Guam.The group of fighters, along with

more than 150 maintainers fromthe 354th Maintenance Group (354MXG), deployed to support PacificAir Forces exercises.The Hawaii Air National Guard

(HIANG) is hosting a large-scale“Sentry Aloha” fighter exercisewhich began Jan. 20. In the past a“Sentry Aloha” would typically in-volve one visiting fighter squadronand a limited number of aircraft.For this exercise, F-22s and F-16sfrom Alaska, as well as F-15s fromMassachusetts, are participating.“It’s been an enormous chal-

lenge to get all the resources fromthis base and the other locationsall together to make this come to-gether,” said Capt. Jaime Samson,

an 18th Aggressor Squadron airbattle manager from Eielson.“There have been so many mov-

ing parts along with working withcareer fields I’m not familiar with.After all is said and done, these

will be great training opportuni-ties.”The exercises are meant to pre-

pare U.S. Airmen, Sailors andMarines along with coalition part-ners in the Pacific theater of opera-tions for contingency operations ifthe need arises“Exercises are an integral part of

staying ready for anything,” Sam-son said. “We are the smallest AirForce we have ever been and keep-ing trained with our joint and coali-tion partners enables us to beready to cover down for the entirePacific region.”Maintainers will keep the jets in

top running order throughout theone-month deployment.Chief Master Sgt. Mark Long,

354th MXG quality assurancesuperintendent, said keeping upwith the regular scheduled mainte-nance happens no matter wherethe jets are located, so transferringtools and equipment becomes achallenge.“Mission accomplishment and

the big-picture results of the jobkeep these Airmen motivated toovercome these challenges and getthe tasks completed every day,” hesaid. “Being able to be part of that

Aggressors take off for joint, coalition training in Pacific

U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph SwaffordOne of 14 U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft with the 18th Aggressor Squadron takes off from EielsonAir Force Base, Alaska, shortly after sunrise Jan. 17, in transit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and AndersenAir Force Base, Guam, to participate in Pacific Air Forces exercises. (Additional photos on page A-5.)

Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Green-ert will be in Hawaii on Feb. 6 and will conduct an allhands call from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. at Bloch Arena at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam. All hands are to be seated by2:30 p.m.The all hands call will begin with a reenlistment and

awards ceremony. The CNO will then provide initial re-marks to be followed by a question and answer period.Uniform for re-enlistees and awardees will be Navy ser-vice uniform for E-6 and below and service khaki for E-7and above. For all other military personnel in atten-dance, uniformwill be uniform of the day.Leadership is expected to ensure every Sailor available

has the opportunity to hear from the Navy’s top leader.

CNO to hold all hands call

U.S. Navy photo by MC2(SW) Mark LogicoChief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert conductsan all hands call to more than 500 Hawaii-based Sailors heldJan. 19, 2012, at Sharkey Theater at JBPHH.

U.S. Navy photo by David D. Underwood, Jr.Jennifer Barientos, educational assistant at Hickam Elementary School, stopstraffic so children can safely cross the street at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

See AGGRESSORS, A-4

ITT to offer Chinese New YeartoursSee page B-3

January 30, 2015 Ho‘okele A-2

Story and photo bySenior AirmanChristopher Stoltz

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

When Elizabeth and BillGeller boarded an aircraftat Logan International Air-port in Boston, headed forHawaii, the main purposewas not to catch some sun-shine but to visit a build-ing, located at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH).Gabrunas Hall, located

at JBPHH, is knownmainly as home for nearly200 Sailors stationed here.However, for Elizabeth, thehall represented the sacri-fice her uncle, Philip J.Gabrunas, made duringWorld War II.On Nov. 19, 1943,

Gabrunas, a Boston native,was 29 years old and achief motor machinist’smate assigned to the sub-marine USS Sculpin (SS-191) when it was sunk by aJapanese destroyer north

of Oroluk, an island nearTruk, located in the SouthPacific. Philip was man-ning the hydraulic mani-

fold when the Sculpin wasscuttled.“It is simply amazing

just to be here,” Elizabeth

said. “We meant to be hereduring the building’s dedi-cation ceremony in 1999but, unfortunately due to

my husband’s (Bill) health,we were unable to.”The health issue that

prevented the Gellers fromattending the ceremonywas Bill’s bout with cancer.Fortunately for the family,Bill recovered and seemedeven more enthused thanElizabeth to venture to thelocal site.“Her uncle was a hero,”

he said. “To go down withthe ship, knowing your fateand accepting it, along withsaving the lives of his fel-low shipmates, is amazing.Although he was awarded aSilver Star and PurpleHeart posthumously for hisactions, his selflessness, hissacrifice, his dedication andbravery makes me believehe was worthy of a Medal ofHonor.”When they arrived at

Gabrunas Hall, everythingseemed to stand still for theGellers. As they entered thebuilding, the GabrunasHall staff and a large por-trait of Gabrunas greetedthem.“The building and por-

trait are amazing,” Eliza-beth said. “The funny thingis, Bill and I provided thenegative of the photographyears ago to the person incharge, and it is just hum-bling to see it now in frontof us.”The Gellers spent their

afternoon sharing storiespassed down aboutGabrunas and what he waslike. Elizabeth and Bill’sday ended with a visit tothe USS Parche SubmarinePark and Memorial. Asthey laid a wreath on theUSS Sculpin’s portion ofthe memorial, their trip,which brought them nearly5,100 miles in less than 24hours, came to an end.“It’s amazing to think I

was reluctant to visitGabrunas Hall,” she said.“Luckily, I have a husbandwho is almost as stubbornas me to get me to come outhere. It took him nearly 16years to do so, but I’m gladhe did. My uncle was ahero.”Elizabeth quickly added,

“He is my hero.”

Niece of Gabrunas Hall namesake visits Pearl Harbor

Elizabeth Geller, niece of Chief, Motor Machinist Philip J. Gabrunas, and her husband Bill,place a lei on the USS Sculpin's plaque at the USS Parche Submarine Park and Memorial,located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Story and photo byMC2 Brian M. Wilbur

U.S. Pacific Fleet PublicAffairs

HONOLULU — U.S. Pa-cific Fleet Commander Adm.Harry B. Harris Jr. wasamong a group of more than300 who gathered for theawarding of the French Le-gion of Honor to 34 WorldWar II Nisei veterans of the100th Battalion 442nd Regi-ment during an event Jan.23 at the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawaii.France’s highest award

was presented to the Niseiveterans by Consul GeneralPauline Carmona, who flewin from the French Con-sulate in San Francisco forthe special ceremony. Rang-ing from 90 to 96 years old,the veterans were also hon-ored as “Chevalier dans l’Or-dre national de la Légiond’honneur” (Knight in theNational Order of the FrenchLegion of Honor) for theirparticipation in the libera-tion of France during WorldWar II.Harris commended the

“American Patriots” in anemotional keynote address.“And now the names of

these brave veterans here to-

day will be added to thatvery select group of interna-tional heroes, and that honoris well deserved,” said Har-ris. “For each of you areheroes who served on thefront lines, fought in the bat-tles, bled on the battlefieldand helped liberate a nation.Gentlemen, your deeds are

the stuff of legends.”Harold Kudo of the 442nd

Regimental Combat Teamand president of the Mau-nalani Veterans Clubshowed his appreciation forthe recognition from France.“We are grateful for the

support we receive. Thankyou families and friends for

being who you are, ourohana,” said Kudo. “To youfellow veterans, thank youfor your military service. Tothe consul general of France,merci beaucoup for today.”The 442nd regimental

Combat Team was composedof Japanese Americans—most of whom were from

Hawaii. The current com-mander of the Army’s 100thBattalion 442nd InfantryRegiment, Lt. Col. Daniel J.Austin, spoke of how the Ni-sei veterans overcomingtremendous obstacles con-tinue to inspire those serv-ing in the military today.“I am positive that none of

our veterans here on stagetoday fought 74 years ago forall of the honors and acco-lades they would receiveover the decades,” saidAustin.“They made a decision not

knowing the future. Theymade a decision at a timewhen their nation did notlive up to its ideals, did notaccept their values as citi-zens. So yes, their war recordis enviable. What amazingwarriors, and perhaps evenmore remarkable, is their pa-triotism.”Both Austin and Harris

noted the need to never for-get what the Nisei veteransaccomplished.“Our nation draws her

strength from those whoserved in the past, like theseveterans of World War II,”said Harris.“Our nation draws her

strength from those whoserve today, like those in uni-form seated throughout theaudience. And our nationwill continue to draw herstrength from those whofreely volunteer to serve anddefend our nation as mem-bers of our armed forces.Those who serve are part ofan unbroken chain, linkingAmericans, generation togeneration,” he said.

Nisei veterans honored with France’s highest award

Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at a ceremony honoring World War II veterans ofthe 100th Battalion 442nd Regiment at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii. During the ceremony, 34 veterans were pre-sented the French Legion of Honor for their efforts in the liberation of France.

Story and photo byMC1 Brian McNeal

U.S. Pacific Fleet PublicAffairs

HONOLULU — In theearly morning hours of Jan.27, on Oahu’s MakapuuPoint, more than 300 chiefpetty officers and first classpetty officers stationedacross Hawaii gathered for ahike.The two-mile journey pro-

vided the opportunityto develop camaraderiethrough exercise and is apart of CPO 365, a year-round training initiative thatfosters team building andcommunity service anddemonstrates the expecta-tions and accountability thatcome with donning the an-chors of a chief petty officer.“Events like today are es-

pecially important to do as aregion,” said Master ChiefMachinist’s Mate Jay Cher-land, Submarine Force, U.S.Pacific Fleet command mas-ter chief.“They give first class petty

officers an opportunity to seewhat we do as a chiefs’ mess,especially with communica-tion. It’s an occasion to net-work, to get out of your peergroup and widen your pool ofknowledge.”With eight commands rep-

resented, many of the Sailorscarpooled or rideshared tofurther enhance the fellow-ship.“The chiefs’ mess came up

with this idea and they arealways engaging and sup-portive,” said Yeoman 1stClass Gregory Joseph. “Even

though we don’t see eachother on a daily basis, we canget together at an event likethis and network, talk to dif-ferent people, and get newideas. Plus, it’s just fun.”Operations Specialist 1st

Class Kathryn Richardsonalso enjoyed the time spentwith fellow first class pettyofficers.“This was a good opportu-

nity to get together with fel-low first classes in the CPO365 program and experiencethis hike together,” saidRichardson. “The team-building events and beingable to hear everyone’spoints of view are the mostvaluable parts of the course.”

Once all the hikersreached the top of the point,

the group took a team photoand paused to learn about lo-cal Navy heritage.“Incorporating naval her-

itage with a hike helps bringto life what our predecessorswould have seen on an aver-age day at Makapuu,” saidChief Information SystemsTechnician Richard Rivera.“CPO 365 is building upon

the ties between first classand chief petty officers thathave been in place since backwhen the first chiefs werepromoted. This program pro-vides a common ground forall first class petty officersand re-invigorates the chief’smess. If you attend a CPO365 training event, you willcertainly learn something,”Rivera said.

Hawaii chiefs and first class Sailors participate in teambuilding hike(Left) More than 300chief petty officers andfirst class petty officersfrom multiple commandsacross Hawaii gather fora lesson in Naval her-itage atop the MakapuuPoint trail as a part of anarea-wide CPO 365event.

(Below) Chief petty offi-cers and first class pettyofficers across Hawaiihike the Makapuu Pointtrail.


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U.S. Navy photoThe U.S. Navy Bathyscaphe Trieste is shown just before its record dive to the bottom of the Marianas Trench on Jan.23, 1960 (55 years ago this month.) USS Lewis (DE-535) is steaming by in the background. The trench is the deep-est part of the world’s oceans.

Trieste readies for record dive

SSttaaffff SSggtt.. AAmmaannii PPhhiilllliippss647th Civil Engineers Squadron

“Sponge Bob Square Pants. He is veryenergetic and always willing to learn.He's not afraid of what people think ofhim or afraid to make mistakes.”

EETT11 DDaanniieell CCrraayyttoonnUSS John Paul Jones (DDG 53)

“Transformers, mostly because I wasinto electronics, so I liked the idea of electronic creatures saving the universe.”

SSeenniioorr MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. LLuuiiss RReeyyeess690th Cyberspace OperationsSquadron

Stewie on ‘Family Guy.’ Who doesn'tlove that football-shaped head, andbeing politically correct is not one of hisstrongest attributes. He’s hilarious.”

QQMMSSNN VViiccttoorriiaa PPeeaarrssoonnUSS Hopper (DDG 70)

“Courage the Cowardly Dog. He's a pur-ple dog that's missing a tooth.”

LLtt.. CCooll.. JJeennnniiffeerr SSmmiitthhPACOM

“Kung Fu Panda, a fun and playful char-acter who brings excitement and enthu-siasm to the cartoon. Also, pandas areso cute and mild. Seeing an energeticpanda doing kung fu brings a differentspin on the panda image.”

AATT22 ZZaacchh DDeeLLaauutteerrMarine Aviation Logistics Squadron-24

“Scooby-Doo. I think that was myfavorite show when I was a kid. I alwaysthought the humor was kind of funny.”

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Commander, Navy RegionHawaii and Naval SurfaceGroup Middle Pacific

Living and working at aplace like Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam is like beingimmersed in history. Thebase is filled with memori-als, streets, facilities andparks with names of heroeswho have been immortal-ized. One such place is the

Doris Miller Park neighbor-hood.In December 1941, Doris

“Dorie” Miller was a 22year-old mess attendant as-signed to the USS West Vir-ginia. At the onset of theattack on Dec. 7, he ran tohis battle station, the anti-aircraft battery amidship,only to find that the batteryhad been disabled by one ofthe nine torpedoes thatnearly destroyed the vener-able battleship. The young and physically

imposing Sailor spent thenext few minutes carryingwounded shipmates to saferhavens on deck when hewas ordered to the bridge tohelp move the commandingofficer, Capt Bennion, whohad been mortally woundedmoments before.As the attack wore on,

Miller, who had no experi-ence with the weapon,quickly took charge of a 50-caliber anti-aircraft gun andfired furiously at the attack-ers until his ammunitionwas exhausted and he wasordered to abandon ship.Miller’s actions were rec-

ognized by many of the se-nior officers who werepresent on the West Vir-ginia that morning, and hewas subsequently presentedwith the Navy Cross for hisextraordinary courage inbattle.What is not widely known

is that Miller later paid the

ultimate sacrifice with hislife when he was lost with645 other Sailors aboard theLiscome Bay in November1943.As an African-American

in the Navy in 1941, DorisMiller’s options were lim-ited. Most African-Ameri-cans in World War II wererestricted to serve in sup-port capacities ashore or insmall harbor or coastalcraft. The same limitedmentality pervaded theother services as well. Unfortunately, discrimi-

nation was present in ourNavy until 1970 when Chiefof Naval Operations Adm.“Bud” Zumwalt issued equalopportunity directives forfair advancement, treat-ment, and benefits for allSailors.It is estimated that

African-American men andwomen make up 17 percentof our armed forces today asenlisted and officer, fromseaman to admiral, withequal opportunities in what-ever field or service forwhich their skill set suitsthem.Imagine if the same men-

tality of 70 years ago per-sisted today and we lost that17 percent due to racialbias. The thought is stagger-ing. We still need to ensurewe have strength throughdiversity.

Our nation’s armed forcesare stronger when the bestand brightest of our peopleare allowed to integrate intothe team and use their God-given talents, intellect anddiversity to strengthen thewhole.The Navy has taken con-

crete steps to gauge thefleet’s diversity climatethrough the CommandManaged Equal Opportu-nity (CMEO) program andannual climate surveys.Congress has mandatedthrough the National De-fense Authorization Act thatcommanders become moreaccountable for those sur-veys, and I am committed asyour region and MIDPACcommander to demand fullparticipation from everytenant command and per-sonally read each surveywith the intent to identifyproblems and complaintsand take steps to improvedeficiencies.In short, those surveys

are a direct line from everySailor to me, and I take thatresponsibility seriously.Our Sailors will continue tosee their leadership becomemore informed on issues ofequal opportunity and en-gaged in eliminating unfairtreatment.I am reminded that one

of CNIC’s guiding principlesis to “Live a Culture of Con-tinuous Improvement,”which encompasses thesharing of lessons andthoughtful critical intro-spection.Annual commemorations

like February’s African-American History Monthare important because, likethe physical remindersaround this base, they re-mind us of legacy andlessons learned. It is alsoimportant that we take partin the many events inFebruary that celebrate di-versity within our culture.This diversity makes usstronger.Miller exemplified the

spirit of the warfighter. Hewas ready to fight and,when the situation was crit-ical, he seized the momentand took the fight to the en-emy.We are all grateful and

inspired by the example ofDoris Miller and otherAfrican-Americans whorose above the racism andthe limitations that wereplaced on them to servetheir country. Let’s learnfrom our past and seize theopportunity today to fullyintegrate and harness thetalents of warfighters likeDoris Miller.

Commentary

Seizing the opportunity


Tech. Sgt.Aaron Oelrich

15th Wing Public Affairs

Recognizing the grow-ing importance of cybersecurity in the Air Forceand the nation, the 561stNetwork OperationsSquadron (NOS) Det.1will now be known as the690th Cyberspace Opera-tions Squadron (COS), achange that officially tookplace Jan. 6.The new 690th COS

will take advantage of theefficiencies gained fromthe Air Force Networkthat will allow Air Forcecyber experts to be betterprepared to operate,maintain and secure theAir Force InformationNetwork.

“The 690th COS canprovide a more proactivemission of identifyingand closing vulnerabili-ties as well as interpret-ing cyber intelligence andimplementing new net-work configurations,” saidCol. Chad Raduege, 690thCyberspace OperationsGroup commander.

There are 144 Airmenin the 690th COS whoconduct 24-hour opera-tions, seven days a week.Their mission is to pro-vide agile cyber combatsupport worldwide andenable warfighters theabil ity to leverage ad-vanced weaponry againstthose who seek to harmthe United States andglobal allies. This missionhas not changed with thedeactivation of the 561stNOS Det. 1.“What is improving,

with the 690th COS acti-vation, is an effort to de-velop better networksituational awareness, tobecome less reactive andmore proactive,” saidRaduege.

New squadron highlightsimportance of cyber security

U.S. Navy photoAdm. Chester W. Nimitz pins the Navy Cross on DorisMiller, at a ceremony May 27, 1942 aboard the USSEnterprise (CV-6) at Pearl Harbor.

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Ford Island Bridge to beclosed morning of Feb. 11All lanes of the Ford Island Bridge will be closed

from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Feb. 11 for operations and period-ic maintenance. Motorists and pedestrians should plan accordingly.


Story and photo byStaff Sgt. Alexander Martinez


Hickam shoppette customers re-ceived quite a surprise Jan. 23 whenthey were greeted by Air Force firstsergeants offering to pump their gasand giving away gift cards.The giveaway was an event orga-

nized by the Air Force Hawaii FirstSergeants Association. During the holi-days, the organization collected dona-tions for Operation Warmheart, anannual fundraiser that supports chari-table donations to service membersand their families throughout the year,and disperses a majority of its fundingduring the holiday season.Master Sgt. Alfred Wells, 15th Air-

craft Maintenance Squadron f irstsergeant and organizer of the event,said the gift card giveaway was theirway of giving back after a successfulOperation Warmheart campaign.“The holidays are an expensive time

of year for many families, so we decided to wait until after the holi-days to do something to help offset

costs,” Wells said.The f irst sergeants gave $2,000

worth of AAFES gift cards, each worth$25. When a customer approached agas pump, a first sergeant approachedthem, greeted them and took a few mo-ments to chat before offering to pumptheir gas. Many of the gift card recipi-ents were E-5 and below with familymembers.“It’s a joint base event so it doesn’t

matter what branch,” Wells said.“We’re trying to help those younger in-dividuals with families to help theirpockets.”Senior Airman Matthew Konstanzer,

647th Civil Engineer Squadron, saidhe was surprised and thankful for thefirst sergeants’ willingness to help.“This is pretty cool. I didn’t expect it

at all,” Konstanzer said. “It shows thatthey are there for people, so it givespeople financial help and comfort.”Wells thanked AAFES for their sup-

port and help with the event. He alsosaid events like this make him proudto be a first sergeant and help others.“This is just awesome,” Wells said.

“Giving back is one thing that I trulylove to do.”

First sergeants give back,provide relief at the pump

Master Sgt. Tina Timmerman, 613th Air Operations Center first sergeant, pumps gasfor a shoppette customer during a surprise Air Force Hawaii First SergeantsAssociation AAFES gift card giveaway event Jan. 23 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,Jan. 23rd.

Aggressors join HIANG and Hickam units for Sentry Alohabrings a big sense of satisfac-tion.”Combined, the Aggressors

will fly more than 400 sorties,exceeding 1,000 flight hours,training alongside aircraftfrom around the world in-cluding the F-22 Raptor,which has recently been em-ployed for the first time incombat.The HIANG’s 199th

Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction withthe 19th Fighter Squadron ofthe U.S. Air Force. The 199this tasked with augmentingthe active duty U.S. Air Forcewith air superiority fightersduring war or other opera-tional contingencies.

The 199th Fighter Squad-ron is part of the 154th Wing,the largest Air NationalGuard wing in the nation.The 154th Wing flies andmaintains F-22 Raptorfighter aircraft, KC-135 Stra-totanker refueling aircraftand C-17 Globemaster IIItransports in conjunctionwith the active duty 15thWing at JBPHH. “When this is all done, we

have trained a lot of peopleto be combat ready,” Samsonsaid. “After all the chal-lenges we’ve overcome tomake this happen, it’s wellworth it to have the pilots,maintainers, Pacific part-ners and entire bases with alot more knowledge to standready when the need arises.”

Continued from A-1

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kirsten WickerAirmen assigned to the 354th Maintenance Group prepare F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 18th AggressorSquadron, for take off Jan. 17 from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (Additional photos on page A-5.)

Story and photo byStaff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

Defense Media Activity—Hawaii

Forty emerging leaders inhealth and security withinthe Asia-Pacific region gath-ered to discuss developinghealth trends and threats tosecurity as part of the Asia-Pacific Regional Strategiesfor Health and SecuritySymposium held Jan. 12-16at the Naval Environmentaland Preventive MedicineUnit at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam.The symposium utilized

an interactive seminarframework to promote dis-cussion and understandingof current challenges and ap-proaches in health and secu-rity.Participants discussed is-

sues including future cooper-ation and collaboration inthe Asia-Pacific, disaster andhazards preparedness, biose-curity and emerging healththreats during the five- dayevent.Navy Capt. David

Tarantino, associate director

of the Center for Disasterand Humanitarian Assis-tance Medicine at the Uni-form Services University ofHealth Sciences, describedthe overall goal of the sympo-sium.“We’re really looking at

civil military considerations

at the nexus of health andsecurity in the region,”Tarantino said. “What we have recognized

around the world is thathealth and security are in-terlinked and that the De-partment of Defense,although not the lead agency

for health issues, has a roleto play in promoting and pre-venting health outbreaks,health disasters, and also inpromoting security and coop-eration in the Asia-Pacific re-gion.”The symposium provided

an opportunity for experts to

create an open dialogue todiscuss related topics.“We want to make our

health efforts and our healthoutreach more effective,more collaborative and morecooperative,” Tarantino said. “There’s an academic por-

tion to this where we teachsome of the practices andtechniques to do that, andthe coordination and net-working will help achievethat. This symposium issharing everyone’s expertiseand experience, so we areable to hear a variety of per-spectives and the participa-tion has been reallyoutstanding. The event isvery interactive,” Tarantinosaid.Experts were able to not

only discuss health and secu-rity topics but also were ableto put their discussions intopractice during group pro-jects such as table top and fa-cilitated scenario exercises.Army Col. Alan Ueoka,

U.S. Pacific Commanddeputy command surgeon,said that the symposium is aquality platform to under-stand the connection be-tween health and security.“Health is a large compo-

nent to the overall security ofthe Asia-Pacific region,”Ueoka said. “It’s this effort on the pres-

idential initiatives on theglobal health securityagenda that really provide uswith the context for under-standing why health and se-curity go hand in hand. Thisis probably the most impor-tant connection that we canmake out of a course likethis.”The Asia-Pacific Regional

Strategies for Health and Se-curity Symposium is a pre-liminary step for U.S.Government, Department ofDefense and non-govern-mental experts to build rela-tionships and shareexperiences with interna-tional partners. “Next year we hope to in-

clude international partici-pants at the Asia-PacificCenter for Strategic Studieswhere we have similar con-versations and include ourpartner nations who havemany leadership rolesthroughout the region, findtheir solutions to these prob-lems, and comprehensivelyattack those challenges,”Ueoka said.

Symposium encourages open dialogue on way ahead for Asia-Pacific health, security

Dr. David Smith, deputy assistant secretary of defense for force health protection and readi-ness, speaks to emerging leaders about the Department of Defense's perspective on healthand security during the Asia-Pacific Regional Strategies for Health and Security Symposiumheld Jan. 12 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Story and photo byLt. Michael Bowe-Rahming

Navy Environmental Preventive MedicineUnit Six

What do cockroaches, rats, mice and vari-ous other insects have in common? They allappreciate a good ride aboard ships. Formany years, these stowaways have invadedfood stores, berthing compartments and, inmany cases, stealthily inserted themselveson a sea-going vessel for harborage and food. Members of Navy Environmental Preven-

tive Medicine Unit Six (NEPMU-6) providedtraining Jan. 7 to various U.S. Coast Guard(USCG) members stationed in Honolulu.While much of the training overlapped in ap-plication to the USCG environment, thisformed the foundation to future training tai-lored for USCG-specific requirements. A total of 18 personnel consisting of the

UCSG Rush (WHEC-723) senior leadershipalong with various medical and food servicepersonnel, attended the two-hour brief. NEPMU-6 specialists discussed common,

high impact shipboard threats. The environ-mental health officer presented concepts ofthe Department of the Navy’s (DON) foodsanitation training that included a briefoverview to the newly developed Tri-ServiceFood Code (TSFC). The TSFC overview sum-marized the unified standard currently inuse by all active and Reserve military compo-nents of the Department of Defense (DoD)and its affiliates regarding food inspectionswithin military facilities.Another environmental health topic was

the shipboard sanitation certificate program.Discussion emphasized the importance of avigilant and intrusive effort to prevent the in-troduction of health threats like disease andanimal pests to ships.The NEPMU-6 entomologist presented a

short brief on the integrated pest manage-

ment program, focusing on the basics of in-sect identification, activities that prevent theaccess to insects and rodents to the ship, andhow the Navy minimizes the use of toxic pes-ticides by a targeted, multi-disciplinary ap-proach to pest control. Finally, the NEPMU-6 microbiologist dis-

cussed the impact of norovirus, a stomach ail-ment health threat often publicized from itsimpact on civilian cruise ships. The discus-sion reviewed Navy and Marine Corps PublicHealth Center (NMCPHC) norovirus guid-ance and the specific example of NEPMU-6’spilot project to support ships based at PearlHarbor by providing hand held tests to iden-tify norovirus infections within 15 minutesand help minimize the impact of the diseasefrom infected crew members. As a result of this training, USCG mem-

bers based in Hawaii recommended CONUSunits seek similar training for their respec-tive commands. “The training provided was outstanding. It

was straight to the point, but still with rea-sons of explanation as to why certain meth-ods and attention to detail in certainsituations regarding pest management andfood safety are important,” said Health Spe-cialist 1st Class Gabriel Mohammed, USCGHealth Safety and work life department,Honolulu. “Having been an instructor throughout my

career, I was extremely impressed with your(NEPMU-6) method of delivery. It was obvi-ous that everyone who presented was a sub-ject matter expert in their field, which keptthe targeted audience engaged throughoutthe training evolution.”

The similarities between USCG and DONwork environments allow both services toshare their lessons learned through in-creased communication. Expansion of thesetypes of joint activities support an integratedsea force and leverages assets for greatestoverall impact.

Navy Environmental Preventive Medicine Unit Six provides Coast Guard with shipboard sanitation training

Lt. Michael Bowe-Rahming discusses the importance of shipboard sanitation with U.S.Coast Guard stationed in Hawaii. These discussions will facilitate exchange of best prac-tices and closer cooperative activities in the future.


Chiefs and first class petty offi-cers from various Hawaii-widecommands hike the MakapuuPoint Lighthouse Trails, Jan.27. Hosted by SubmarineForce, U.S. Pacific Fleet, thehiking event is part of CPO 365,a year-round training initiativethat helps prepare first classpetty officers to become chiefs.

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Class Steven Khor

(Left) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michelle Park, a 354thAircraft Maintenance Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chief,assists Lt. Col. David Graham, the 18th Aggressor Squadron(AS) commander, into a cockpit on Eielson Air Force Base,Alaska as the plane prepares to depart for Sentry Aloha inHawaii.

U.S. Air Force photo by Sr. Airman Peter Reft

(Below) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nathaniel Moore, a crewchief assigned to the 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, pre-pares an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft at Eielson Air Force Base,Alaska, for travel to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam andAndersen Air Force Base, Guam.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner

Chief Navy Counselor AthenaAllen, stationed at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH),asks Rear Adm. Rick Snyder,director of 21st Century SailorOffice, a question during an all-hands call Jan. 23 at JBPHH.The 21st Century Sailor Officeprovides Sailors and familieswith the support network, pro-grams, resources, training andskills needed to overcomeadversity and thrive.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Johans Chavarro


Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Phyllis Keith

624th Regional SupportGroup Public Affairs

Five days a week, the624th Regional SupportGroup (RSG) at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickammakes ID cards for militaryretirees, active duty, Re-serve and Guard, regard-less of the branch of service,and family members. The superintendent of

military personnel pro-grams for the 624th RSG,Senior Master Sgt. JasenHolguin, said that his AirForce Reserve unit hadbeen providing this servicesince the government shut-down in October 2013. “Be-cause we were on militarystatus, we were able tostay open and provide IDcard and other Defense En-rollment Eligibility Report-ing System (DEERS)services basewide to thosewho normally would go toone of the ID offices oper-ated by civilian contrac-tors,” he said. Holguin and Master Sgt.

Maria Tailo, chief of per-sonnel utilization with the624th RSG, said that aslong as they had the fund-ing to put one of their tra-ditional Reservists onorders to man the customerservice window, the extrawork didn’t interfere withthe running of their per-sonnel department. “We’re here and if we

can lend a hand, we do,”Holguin said.Col. Maynard “Max”

Mendoza, commander ofthe 624th RSG, said thateven though his unit had asmall footprint on the base,they knew they were inte-gral to the total force. “Since the first govern-

ment shutdown occurred,

we have continued to ex-tend ID card services to theactive duty as part of ourcommitment to total forceintegration,” he said.Holguin said he esti-

mated his office saw any-where from six to 20customers per day, 80 per-cent of them active duty.Staff Sgt. Mashwelle Ba-

tres, the non-commissionedofficer in charge of employ-ments with the 624th RSG,is a traditional Reservistwho often volunteers foractive duty orders to helpissue ID cards. She said

that a lot of military per-sonnel like to come to the624th RSG because no ap-pointments are required.“A lot of people think of

the Air Force Reserve asjust “weekend warriors”who train one weekend amonth, but many of us arehere full time,” said Tailo. To contact the 624th

RSG’s customer service,call 448-3824 or visit themfrom 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3p.m. at 281 Moffet St.,building 4100, across fromthe Makai Recreation Cen-ter at joint base.

Air Force Reserve personnelprovide IDs to JBPHH

Staff Sgt. Mashwelle Batres, the non-commissioned officer incharge of personnel employment with the 624th RegionalSupport Group, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, accesses theDefense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) ather Air Force Reserve unit.

Capt. Louis Edwards

15th Medical Group

The goal of the 15th Medical Group(MDG) is to meet the healthcare needs ofAirmen and their families by providingthe best possible medical care and accessto its services.In order to provide the appointments

needed for enrolled patients and theirfamilies, the 15th MDG asks members todo their part in preventing no-shows.Last-minute cancellations or not showingup for scheduled appointments have anegative impact on patients’ access toservices and can adversely affect thereadiness mission. In 2014 there were 3,620 missed medi-

cal and dental appointments at the 15MDG, a loss valued at more than $1.2million. This value not only representslost productivity but also a significantamount of wasted resources that could bebetter used elsewhere. The average ap-pointment takes about 20 minutes, sothat equates to 1,431 hours of lost time infiscal year 2014.To decrease the amount of no-shows,

the 15 MDG appointment reminder sys-tem calls patients two days prior to theirscheduled appointment. If a patient getsthis call and no longer needs the appoint-ment, they should let the clinic know sothey can make that appointment avail-

able to someone else.The appointment reminder system

uses the most current phone numberslisted in the Defense Enrollment Eligibil-ity Reporting System (DEERS), so it iscritical to update phone numbers andother information in DEERS by calling(800) 538-9552.Patients should cancel appointments

at least two hours in advance or the daybefore if their appointment is at 9 a.m. orearlier, so their appointment can be of-fered to another patient. To cancel an ap-pointment, contact the 15th MDGCentral Appointment Line at 448-6000during normal hours of operation. If anappointment was booked usingwww.tricareonline.com, it can be can-celled online at any time. In addition, if a patient is enrolled in

MiCare, they can also take advantage ofemailing their provider and their health-care team directly instead of making anappointment for medical questions, med-ication refills, lab result requests and anyother non-urgent medical issue. Patientsinteresting in registering for MiCareshould notify a front desk clinic staffmember during a visit to the facility.As clinic processes improve, feed-

back is welcome. Patients interested inproviding feedback should contactCapt. Louis Edwards, 15th MDGgroup practice manager at 448-6756 [email protected].

15th Medical Group: Don’t be a no-show

Email: [email protected]: (808) 473-2890/2895

Story and photos byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Since its beginning four years ago, the Morale, Welfareand Recreation Fitness Challenge has given an opportu-nity to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam families to sam-ple a variety of the base’s many fitness classes at JBPHHand Hickam Fitness Centers.This year’s event held Jan. 24 at JBPHH Fitness Cen-

ter continued the tradition, and base families respondedwith enthusiasm.For the first time, more than 100 people participated in

the event that ran from 9 to 11 a.m. and featured cardiokickboxing, Piyo Strength, Zumba and yoga.Piyo Strength is being added to the lineup of year-

around fitness programs at JBPHH this year and isscheduled to begin in February.“Each year, it’s growing and shows that it’s a successful

event,” said Lori Gaynor JBPHH fitness manager aboutthe Fitness Challenge. “The primary reason that I holdthis event year after year is to show themilitary community what we have tooffer in the fitness department.”While getting back into shape

can be intimidating, Gaynorsaid that the Fitness Chal-lenge is a good way to in-troduce workouts thataren’t tedious but are fun andentertaining.“The classes are for everyone,”

she said. “If you’re focusing on flexi-bility, yoga is ideal. It’s good for stressrelief. If you want something that’shigh intensity, where you want o workon burning calories, kickboxing andZumba works all of the major musclegroups. We try to gear toward every in-dividual.”It’s not just the variety of classes

that cater to the needs of just about ev-eryone, but each workout offers varia-tions that allows people to work outat their own pace.Fitness instructor Amy Koncak,

an Air Force spouse, led theZumba fitness portion of the chal-lenge and conducts classes atJBPHH Fitness Center everyTuesday and Wednesday from4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and on Satur-day from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.

Koncak’s classes, which follows the format of Zumba In-ternational, is a high-energy and fun-filled workout thatkeeps everyone hopping to a heavy Latin beat.Though the music offers a rhythm to keep in step, Kon-

cak said, like every other program highlighted at the chal-lenge, individuals are encouraged to go at their own pace.“It can be for all variations,” she noted. “It’s for all lev-

els and modifications are showed and then we bump itup.”For anyone thinking about getting in shape with a full-

body workout, Koncak said that Zumba is a great way toget things done while having a great time.“In Zumba, the cardio is mixed with dance and fitness,”

she explained. “So you use core strength and leg strength.It incorporates the fun factor with music and the musichas to be fun.”After an hour and 30 minutes of workouts, retired Navy

Capt. Karen McDonald finished off the fitness challengeby taking the remaining faithful through a 30-minute ses-sion of yoga.She said that yoga was the perfect way to wind things

down and added that it’s a good way to supplement anyexercise regiment.“Since they were already warmed up, at that point, all

of that hip and tightness in the upper body, I needed tostretch that out before they wenthome,” McDonald said. “We all(instructors) talked before wedid this. We wanted to give a big

variety and support each other for the entire two hours.”McDonald agreed with Gaynor that this year’s event

was the most successful in drawing its largest turnoutever.She said that the challenge is a great way to expose

people to something that they’ve never done before andjudging by how many people stayed for the entire twohours, she believes that they must have been having fun.“We had over a hundred people here,” she pointed out.

“We still have 70 for the very last 30 minutes. That’spretty amazing that people stayed and were able to par-ticipate for that long.”

Fitness Challenge showcases something for everyone

January 30, 2015 Ho‘okele B-1

Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez


Ever since he was a child, Senior Airman LortaviusSmith always knew he wanted to join the Air Force, andhe has always loved playing basketball.With his hard work on the basketball court and with

the support of his leadership in the 647th Security ForcesSquadron (SFS) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, hewas able to be one of 12 Airmen selected to be part of theAir Force Men's Basketball Team.“It’s been great to be part of something so big,” Smith,

a 647th SFS defender, said. “I get to represent the AirForce and the U.S. in something I love doing.”Smith has always been passionate about the Air Force

and basketball. He played in high school in Georgia,while at the same time a member of his school's junior re-serve officer training corps. He continued to play in col-lege at Cleveland State Community College beforejoining the Air Force.The process of making the Air Force team took about a

year and a half because when he first made the team for

the 2014 season, sequestration kicked in, cancelling theseason. He applied again in October 2014, tried out andmade it.Recently, he and his teammates participated in the

Armed Forces Men's Basketball Championship Tourna-ment in San Diego, beating out the Army, Navy andMarines to win gold for the Air Force the seventh year ina row.“We played well and worked well together as a team,”

Smith said. “It's a good feeling to continue the Air Force'swinning streak.”Smith’s skills earned him a spot on the U.S. Armed

Forces Men's Basketball team. His first event as a mem-ber of the team was the SHAPE International BasketballTournament Dec. 6, in Belgium where they beat outItaly, Kuwait, Latvia, France, Canada, United Kingdom,Belgium, and the reigning champions, Lithuania, for thegold.Smith said his teammates and their dynamic attitude

helped them win.“[The U.S. Armed Forces Men's Basketball Team] is

the best team I've played on in my entire life,” Smithsaid. “It was just amazing how we all came together. No-

body was selfish and everybody contributed. I knew thetournament was big, but I didn’t realize it until westarted to play.”As security forces defender, Smith has the responsibil-

ity of ensuring the safety and security of the joint basepopulous and said he was very thankful for the supporthe has received from the 647th SFS.“The Joint Base Security Department is very proud of

his selection to the armed forces team. It speaks volumesof his commitment as a defender and Air Force member,”said Master Sgt. Russel Raymundo, 647th SFS firstsergeant.Up next for the U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Basketball

team is the 6th Conseil International du Sport MillitaireWorld Military Games which will be held Oct. 2 to 11 inSouth Korea.Smith said he is excited about his future of playing

with the Air Force and the U.S. Armed Forces teams.“I’m just going to continue to play and do my best to see

where it leads me," Smith said. “Being in the military Ithink our military bearing and discipline will help usthrough. It helps us work together and win.”

Hickam Airman a defender on base, basketball courtJanuary 30, 2015 Ho‘okele B-2

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Navy Region Hawaiiand Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam will cel-ebrate the fol lowingevents for African-Amer-ican History Month inFebruary.• Feb. 19, 2 to 4 p.m. A

poetry showcase will fea-ture poets presentingtheir written poetry atKa Makani CommunityCenter.• Feb. 26, 7:30 a.m.

The Pearl Harbor Colorsceremony will be held atthe Pearl Harbor VisitorCenter. The monthlyNavy history and her-itage event will featuremusic by Pacific FleetBand, and the guestspeaker wil l be Capt.Stan Keeve, Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickamcommander.• Feb. 26, 9 a.m. An

African-American His-tory Month special ob-servance will be held atSharkey Theater. Theguest speaker wil l beAlphonso Braggs, presi-dent of the NAACP.

Braggs is a U.S. Navyveteran with 26 years ofservice and a social jus-tice advocate.• Feb. 26, 11 a.m.,

special luncheon at theSilver Dolphin Bistro.• Feb. 28, 3 p.m. A

Gospel Fest & Taste ofSoul will be held at Nel-lis Chapel.According to the De-

fense Equal OpportunityManagement Institute,to commemorate and cel-ebrate the contributionsto the nation made bypeople of African de-scent, American histo-rian Carter G. Woodsonestablished Black His-tory Week in 1926.Woodson chose the sec-ond week of February forthis celebration to coin-cide with the birthdaysof abol it ionist /editorFrederick Douglass andAbraham Lincoln. In1976, as part of the na-tion’s bicentennial, theweek was expanded intoBlack History Month.

History month eventsplanned for February


Justin Hirai

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMorale, Welfare and Recreation

Hawaii is known as a melting pot because of its uniqueculture based on a mix of different nationalities and eth-nicities. The islands’ people have adopted many culturalcelebrations as well, including the celebration of ChineseNew Year.Unlike New Year’s Day, which falls on Jan. 1 of every

year, the Chinese New Year date changes since it is basedon the Chinese “lunisolar” calendar. The celebration canlast up to 15 days with different events including liondances, fireworks, family get-togethers, special meals andmore.This year’s Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 19 and will

be the Year of the Sheep. Every year is marked with oneof the different zodiac animals: the ox, tiger, rat, snake,dragon, horse, sheep, monkey, rabbit, dog, pig or rooster.Each animal sign has a set of different characteristics andis said to reflect upon people who are born in that year.Those who are interested can find out which animal theirbirth year falls in online.One place to attend the Chinese New Year festivities is

in Chinatown, located in downtown Honolulu. There area variety of stores and restaurants selling Chinese goodsand foods. The Chinatown community hosts a large blockparty to celebrate Chinese New Year, with live entertain-ment, a lion dance, pole jumping and food vendors alongthe streets.Chinatown festivities tend to be crowded with minimal

parking. However, the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMWR Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT) office will offertours with round-trip transportation provided for the Chi-nese New Year celebrations. Two tours will be on Feb. 14.Tours include round-trip transportation from the HickamITT office.

The first Feb. 14 tour will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. The cost is $33 for adults, $25 for children ages 3 to11, and free for children under age 3 on an adult’s lap.The event will include treat samples, street festivities anda Chinese-style lunch.The second Feb. 14 tour will be from 2 to 6:30 p.m. The

cost is $37 for adults, $30 for children ages 3 to 11, andfree for children under age 3 on an adult’s lap. The tourwill include treats samples, a street festival, dragon pa-rade and dinner.

Malls throughout Hawaii also celebrate Chinese NewYear. Most hold a lion dance performance that goesthrough the center and visits participating stores in hopesof bringing good fortune. Some even have larger eventswith pole jumping performances and kung fu demonstra-tions.For more information on the MWR tours, call an ITT of-

fice: Fleet Store at 473-0792, Hickam at 448-2295, PearlHarbor Navy Exchange at 422-2757, Barbers Point at682-2019 or Wahiawa Annex at 564-4445/4446.

ITT to offer Chinese New Year toursPhotos courtesy of MWR Marketing


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CChhiillll && GGrriillll PPlluuss 99--BBaallll TToouurrnneeyy will be heldfrom 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Brews &Cues. Patrons can have food from the grilland play in a pool tournament. There is nocharge to participate. FMI: 473 1743.

PPrree--TTeeeenn BBaacckkwwaarrddss DDaayy for youth ages 9 to12 years old will be held from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday at Makai Rec Center.Attendees can wear their clothes backwardsand eat dessert before lunch. The cost is $5.FMI: 449-3354.

WWoooodd SShhoopp SSaaffeettyy class will be held from4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the HickamArts & Crafts Center. Upon completion, par-ticipants will be issued a safety certificationcard enabling them to use the shop toolsand equipment and to go on to moreadvanced woodworking classes. The cost is$20. FMI: 448-9907.

SSuuppeerr BBoowwll PPaarrttyy will be held Feb. 1 atBrews & Cues. Patrons can watch thePatriots vs. the Seahawks and receive half-time giveaways. There is no charge to attend.FMI: 473-1743.

VVaalleennttiinneess AArree ffoorr LLoovveerrss bowling promotionruns from Feb. 1 through Feb. 10 at HickamBowling Center and Naval Station BowlingCenter. Patrons can sign up to win a lunchdate or dinner date for two. The second-prizewinner will receive two movie passes toSharkey Theater. Winners will be notifiedFeb. 11. FMI: 448-9959 or 473-2574.

JJuunniioorr LLiiffeegguuaarrdd//OOcceeaann SSaaffeettyy RReeggiissttrraattiioonnperiod for youth ages 11 to 17 years oldopens Feb. 2 and closes March 6. The springsession runs April through May. The fee is$95, and registration is available atwww.greatlifehawaii.com. FMI: 473-0789.

BBoowwlleedd OOvveerr bbyy BBooookkss reading program foryouth in kindergarten through 12th grade will

begin Feb. 2 and run through May 16 at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library. Childrenreceive a bookmark with 10 empty spaces onthe back. Once the kids have accumulated10 stickers, they win a free one-hour bowlingparty for six people, which must beredeemed by June 30. FMI: 449-8299.

IInnttrraammuurraall RRaaccqquueettbbaallll TToouurrnnaammeenntt will beheld from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 2 through6 at Hickam Fitness Center. The tournamentis limited to joint base active-duty,Department of Defense civilians and theirfamily members over 18. There is no chargeto participate. Admission is free for specta-tors. FMI: 473-2494 or 473 2437.

MMoonnddaayy NNiigghhtt KKiidd’’ss NNiigghhtt will be held from5 to 9 p.m. Feb. 2 at Sam Choy’s IslandStyle Seafood Grille. Children ages 12 yearsand younger can receive a free kid’s mealwith the purchase of an adult entrée. Abounce house will be available for children toplay in from 5 to 7 p.m. FMI: 422-3002.

KKnniittttiinngg ffoorr BBeeggiinnnneerrss class will be heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. every Monday from Feb. 2through March 2 at the Hickam Arts & CraftsCenter. Students ages 9 years and older canlearn knitting basics, including casting on,knitting, purling, increasing and decreasingstitches, and binding off, while working onsimple washcloths. Tuition is $30. FMI: 448-9907.

HHaawwaaiiiiaann QQuuiilltteedd PPiillllooww class will be heldfrom 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday from Feb. 3through Feb. 24 at the Hickam Arts & CraftsCenter. Students can learn the “snowflake”method of cutting out a Hawaiian motif andthe technique of needle-turn appliqué toapply the design to a background fabric.Tuition is $35. FMI: 448-9907.

YYoouunngg AArrttiisstt HHaanndd--BBuuiillddiinngg with Clay classwill be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. every

Tuesday from Feb. 3 through 24 at theHickam Arts & Crafts Center. Tuition is $45.FMI: 448-9907.

PPaaiinntt ‘‘nn’’ JJaamm:: Colorful Skull class for stu-dents ages 12 to 16 years old will be heldfrom 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the HickamArts & Crafts Center. Youth can create paint-ed artwork on stretched canvas while “jam-ming” to music. Tuition is $25 whichincludes supplies. No experience is neces-sary. FMI: 448-9907.

AAdduulltt HHaanndd--BBuuiillddiinngg wwiitthh CCllaayy class will beheld from 5 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday fromFeb. 3 through 24 or from 9 a.m. to noonevery Saturday from Feb. 7 through 28 at theHickam Arts & Crafts Center. Tuition is $55for each session. FMI: 448-9907.

CCoolloorrffuull AAbbssttrraacctt PPaaiinnttiinngg class will be heldfrom 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. every Tuesday fromFeb. 3 through 24 at the Hickam Arts &Crafts Center. Students can learn innovativemethods of creating and applying acrylics oncanvas. Knowing how to draw or paint is notrequired. Tuition is $80. FMI: 448-9907.

PPaaiinnttiinngg WWaatteerr ((SSttiillll WWaatteerrss II)) –Composition, Design and Technique classwill be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. everyTuesday from Feb. 3 through 24 at theHickam Arts & Crafts Center. Classes willfocus on waters found in ponds and tidepools. Tuition is $100. FMI: 448-9907.

FFoorrdd IIssllaanndd HHiissttoorriiccaall TToouurr will be held from9:30 a.m. to noon Feb. 4. Points of intereston this guided tour include the USS Utah andUSS Oklahoma Memorials, the Navy ClubMemorial honoring the USS Arizona, historicNob Hill officer homes, and bombing and bul-let strafing reminders. Round-trip transporta-

tion from the Information, Tickets & Travel(ITT) Hickam office is included. Tickets are$25 for adults and $20 for children ages 3to 11 years old. FMI: 448-2295.

WWiiii WWeeddnneessddaayy will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.Feb. 4 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamLibrary. The new Wii U consoles will be avail-able for use free by youth ages 6 to 16 yearsold. FMI: 449-8299.

GGoollff DDeemmoo DDaayy will be held from 3:30 to6:30 p.m. Feb. 4 at Navy-Marine Golf Course.Patrons can try out some of the latest golfequipment for free at the driving range. FMI:471-0142.

PPaaiinntt ‘‘nn’’ SSiipp will be held from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. Feb. 4 at the Historic Hickam Officers’Club. An experienced instructor will leadpatrons through the featured painting of thenight. All art supplies are included for $40,and cocktails and food are available for pur-chase at the Koa Bar. Advance registrationand a $20 deposit are required with the bal-ance payable in cash on event night. FMI:448‑9907.

AAlltteerraattiioonn && CCuussttoomm SSeewwiinngg class will beheld from 6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday fromFeb. 4 through 25 at the Hickam Arts &Crafts Center. Students can learn how to dosimple to advanced alterations on clothing.Tuition is $60. FMI: 448-9907.

LLaanniikkaaii PPiillllbbooxxeess Full Moon Hike will begin at7 p.m. Feb. 4. MWR Outdoor AdventureCenter staff will take participants on a trailwith semi-steep terrain and moonlit views ofthe Mokulua Islands and the windward coast.The cost is $15. The sign-up deadline is Feb.1. FMI: 473-1198.

MWR Marketing photoThousands cross the Adm. Bernard “Chick” Clarey Bridge at the start of last year’s run.

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Fitness fanatics and casual exercisersalike have a little more than two monthsto get ready for one of the biggest runs onbase. The 18th Annual Ford Island 10kBridge Run is set for April 4. The run will start at the Adm. Bernard

“Chick” Clarey Bridge and across to FordIsland and circle the island on a scenicflat course. Runners then cross back overthe bridge and finish at Richardson Field. Organizers expect roughly 3,000 run-

ners and walkers to participate this year.

The entry fee to participate is $20 for mil-itary or their family members and $25 fornon-military. A $30 late entry fee will beaccepted after March 20. Pack pick-upwill be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 28.Packets include a race number and a T-shirt.Participants can go to any fitness cen-

ter or Information, Tickets & Travel officeat Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam topick up the application, or they can down-load the application at www.greatlifehawaii.com or register online athttps://endurancecui.active.com/event-reg/select-race?e=11397653.For more information, visit greatlife-

hawaii.com or call 473-0784/2494/2437.

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Football fans will have many places towatch the Super Bowl, football’s biggestgame, this Sunday. Depending on theirpreference, viewers can find a venue to suittheir taste. Those looking for a party atmosphere can

go to Brews & Cues at Club Pearl with bigscreen TVs, pool tables and darts.Customers can be winners also with a give-away bonanza happening at halftime. Theevent is open to patrons 18 years of age andolder. For more information, call 473-1743.If lots of seating, food and TVs every-

where are desired, then JR Rockers is an

option. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. and a spe-cial menu will be available. For more infor-mation, call 448-2271.For single active-duty service members

from E1-E6, Liberty will hold a Super Bowltailgate party at Beeman Center.Customers can watch the game on the largetheater projector screen in the main room.Free appetizers will also be offered.Shuttle vans from the other Liberty

Centers will be available to take the servicemembers to the event. For more informa-tion, call 473-2582.Fans who want a spot where they can just

sit back and enjoy the game can go to thethe 10th Puka at Kealohi Golf Course andthe Hapa Bar at Sam Choy’s.For more information, call the 10th Puka

at 448-9890 or the Hapa Bar at 422-3002.

Multiple MWR spots availableto watch big game on Sunday

MWR Marketing photoBrews & Cues at Club Pearl is one place to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday.


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HOSC SCHOLARSHIPSNOW — The Hickam Officers’ Spouses’ Club is now acceptingapplications for scholarships. All college-bound military family mem-bers are eligible, including high school seniors, current students andspouses. Applications and eligibility information are available online atwww.hickamosc.com. Applications need to be postmarked andmailed by March 9. FMI: email [email protected].

ASMC SCHOLARSHIPSNOW — The Aloha Chapter of the American Society of MilitaryComptrollers (ASMC) is providing college scholarships this year toHawaii high school seniors entering a field of study directly related tofinancial/resource management, such as business administration,economics, accounting and finance. Applicants do not need to be affil-iated with ASMC or the federal government. Applications are dueMarch 6. Application and submission requirements are located at thechapter website at http://chapters.asmconline.org/aloha/awards-4/.FMI: email [email protected] or call 473-8000, ext. 6320.

HICKAM BEACH RESTROOM RENOVATIONS NOW — Renovations on the Hickam Beach restroom, building3470, have begun. During renovations, the women’s and men’srestrooms will be closed to facilitate interior refurbishment.Renovations are tentatively expected through Feb. 13. During the clo-sure, port-a-potties will be available adjacent to the restrooms.Alternate shower facilities will still be available for use until the renova-tions are complete.

HART UTILITIES WORK NOW — The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART)has begun work on Kamehameha Highway near Makalapa Gate andRadford Drive next to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, whichincludes single lane closures in the eastbound direction.Drivers will experience staggered single lane closures alongKamehameha Highway in the eastbound direction for pole and cam-era installations, and intermittent closures of the right lane exitingMakalapa Gate heading east. Right turns onto Kamehameha Highway will be controlled from thecenter lane by Honolulu Police Department officers. Work nearRadford Drive includes staggered single lane closures in the west-bound direction for potholing and utility probing. Construction worktakes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Motorists should follow post-ed speed limits and other signs in the construction areas. FMI:www.honolulutransit.org.

FEBRUARY

PEARL HARBOR COLORS CEREMONY26 — A Pearl Harbor Colors Honors and Heritage ceremony will beheld at 7:30 a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. The theme will be“African American History and Heritage” with a focus on Doris Miller,the Tuskegee Airmen, Vietnam and civil rights.

Get ready for the wildest and most adventure-filled Night At the Museum ever as Larry leaves New York City for London,uniting favorite and new characters while embarking on an epic quest to save the magic before it is gone forever.

NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM: SECRET OF THE TOMB (PG-13)

HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATERTODAY 1/306:00 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13)

SATURDAY 1/314:00 p.m. Annie (PG) 7:00 p.m. Big Eyes (PG-13)

SUNDAY 2/12:00 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)

JANUARY

TAX ASSISTANCE CENTERTODAY — The Navy Tax Assistance Center will open at thestart of the tax season. The self-service model center will belocated at the Navy College, 1260 Pierce St., building 679, JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam in classroom 11. The tax center willbe open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are also beingsought for the assistance center. FMI: [email protected] 473-0443.

LIVING HISTORY DAY AT BATTLESHIP MISSOURISATURDAY — A living history day event will be held from 9a.m. to 4 p.m. at Battleship Missouri Memorial at Ford Island. Theevent will include military displays, tours of the memorial, militarymusical bands, oral histories, a vintage aircraft flyover and otheractivities. FMI: 1-877-644-4896 or visit ussmissouri.org.

WATCH THE GAME AT BELLOWSSUNDAY — Patrons can watch the Super Bowl beginning at1 p.m. at Bellows Air Force Station Turtle Cove lanai. Hot dogs,hamburgers and nachos will be available for purchase while sup-plies last. The event is open all Bellows AFS guests and eligiblepatrons including active duty military, military retirees, Reservists,National Guard members, current and retired Department ofDefense civilian employees with an authorized ID card and theirfamilies. FMI: 259-4112 or visit www.bellowsafs.com.

O’MALLEY VCC CLOSED TEMPORARILY NOW —The O’Malley Visitor Control Center (VCC) is closedfor approximately three months for renovation. All sponsors(except those authorized call-in privilege sponsorship) will needto meet their guests at the Nimitz VCC, building 3455 (alsoknown as pass and ID), located outside Nimitz Gate for accessonto the installation. During the renovation period, Nimitz VCCwill be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. FMI: 449-0865.

STROLLER WARRIORSNOW — Stroller Warriors Pearl Harbor is a free running club formilitary spouses living on Oahu. The club holds workouts twice aweek, both beginning at 9 a.m. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Tuesdays and at Marine Corps Base Hawaii onThursdays. FMI: email [email protected] orwww.facebook.com/Strollerwarriors or www.strollerwarriors.com.

PASSENGER TERMINAL HOURS CHANGENOW —The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam PassengerTerminal’s hours of operation have changed. The terminal willremain open seven days a week, but it will be closed from 10p.m. to 4 a.m. daily. Roll calls will be advertised between thehours of 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. The terminal will open one hour priorto the roll call time to allow passengers to sign up and markthemselves present for the flight. Passengers are able to sign upfor travel using the remote sign-up process. All flight informationwill remain available through social media and the pre-recordedtelephone services. FMI: https://www.facebook.com/HickamAMC?ref=br_tf or call 449-6833.

SHARKEY THEATERTODAY 1/30 7:00 p.m. The Gambler (R)

SATURDAY 1/312:30 p.m. Annie (PG) 5:10 p.m. Into the Woods (PG)7:50 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)

SUNDAY 2/12:30 p.m. Into the Woods (PG)5:10 p.m. Unbroken (PG-13)8:00 p.m. Woman in Black 2 Angel of Death (PG-13)

THURSDAY 2/57:00 p.m. The Gambler (R)

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Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMorale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) willhold activities in honor of Valentine’s Day. • From Feb. 1 to 10, MWR patrons can sign

up to win a lunch date or dinner date for twoat Hickam Bowling Center and Naval StationBowling Center. Second-prize winners will re-ceive two movie passes to Sharkey Theater. Thewinners will be notified on Feb. 11. For more information, call 448-9959 or 473-2574. • The Cupid 5K Run/Walk will begin at 7 a.m. Feb. 5 at

Wahiawa Annex Fitness Center. The free event is open toall eligible patrons. For more information, call 653-5542. • Parent and child Valentine origami will be offered

from 1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 7 at the Hickam Arts & Crafts Cen-ter. The activity is for children ages 6 to 12 years old ac-companied by a parent. The fee is $20 which includessupplies. For more information, call 448-9907.

• Valentine’s Day 5K will begin at 8a.m. Feb. 14. at Hickam FitnessCenter. Awards will be given tothe first and second place win-ners in each category, includ-ing men, women, youth ages14 and below and strollers. Thefree event is open to all eligiblepatrons. For more information, call 448-2214.

• A free couples golf clinic willbegin at 9 a.m. Feb. 14 at Ma-mala Bay Golf Course.

For more information andto pre-register, call 449-2304.

• The free 2015 Sweetheart Swim will be held from 10a.m. to noon Feb. 14 at Scott Pool. Participants need tosign up by Feb. 7. Couples who swim a combined length of500 meters will receive a gift. Signups will be taken atScott Pool. For more information, call 473-0394.

• Couples Valentine’s Day origami will be offered from1 to 3 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Hickam Arts & Crafts Center.The activity is for patrons ages 13 and older. The cost is$20 per person, and supplies are included. For more information, call 448-9907. • Valentine’s Day movie special will be held at 2:30,

4:30 and 7 p.m. Feb. 14 at Sharkey Theater. Patrons cansave their movie ticket receipt and bring it in to the NavalStation Bowling Center to receive a free game of bowlingfor each movie ticket purchased. The offer is only good onFeb. 14. For more information, call 473-0726. • Valentine’s sweetheart dinner will begin at 6 p.m.

Feb. 14 at the Historic Hickam Officers’ Club. The cost is$45 per person. Reservations need to be made by Feb. 11.The event is for adults only and will include live jazz mu-sic. It is open to all ranks of military members. For moreinformation, call 448-4608. • A Valentine’s Day special menu will be held Feb. 14

at Sam Choy’s Island Style Seafood Grill. Prices vary andpatrons should call for times. Reservations are recom-mended. For more information, call 422-1198.

‘Fall in love’ with MWR Valentine-themed activities


Story and photo by Randy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Last season, 647th Security ForcesSquadron (647 SFS) Pound Town claimedthe Blue Division regular-season basketballtitle with a perfect 7-0 record.While Pound Town tipped off this year in

the Red Division with an opening-gamematchup against Company I from CampH.M. Smith, the results were the same asthe team raced its way to a lopsided 50-25blowout on Jan. 28 at Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam Fitness Center.Although the team played without two of

its leaders from last season in Airman 1stClass Vincent Kruzona and all-Navy playerAirman 1st Class Lortavius Smith, headcoach Senior Airman Charlton Burton saidno matter who the team puts on the court,everyone comes to play.“We always rely on team effort regardless

of what players are here and what playersaren’t,” Burton stated. “It usually startswith defense. We pick up the intensity andthat just gives us the opportunity to get outand run.”True to his word, Pound Town came out

on fire and immediately suffocated Com-pany I with a full-court pressure thatquickly provided dividends.Pound Town pushed the ball upcourt on

every possession and scored almost at willin the first few minutes of the game.The team scored seven straight baskets

to take a 14-0 lead before Staff Sgt. JacobHayden hit a jumper for Company I to stopthe run four minutes into the game.“We know that the guys out there can’t

run with us, so we just wanted to keep thepressure on them and try and score asmany points as we can and get an earlylead,” Staff Sgt. Justin Stinson said. “Ourbiggest thing is to spread the defense andswing it inside. We knew we were biggerthan them.”Stinson, who finished with 11 points,

mostly from under the basket, topped offthe team’s second run with back-to-backlay-ups that upped Pound Town’s advan-

tage to 23 at 25-2 with 7:43 remaining inthe first half.With most of the damage coming from in-

side the paint, Pound Town easily con-trolled the tempo of the game and took a32-9 lead into halftime.At the break, a total of nine players got in

the scorer’s column with Senior AirmanMartin Marvin leading the way at eightpoints and closely followed by Stinson withseven.“Whenever we can get good penetration,

swing the ball, try to find the open man, wealways like to get easy buckets that way,”Burton said. “If we get 25 lay-ups, that’s 50points right there.”In the second half, Pound Town contin-

ued to push the action while blanketingCompany I with a tight defense thatstopped the ball at the perimeter. So complete was Pound Town’s defense

that the team allowed only 10 basketsthroughout the entire game, leaving Com-pany I to chuck the ball from outside.Of Company I’s field goals, half of the

shots that were made came from beyond thearc.The opposite was true for Pound Town,

which stuck to their game plan of poundingthe ball into the paint, where Stinson didmost of the damage.Although Stinson plays the post at a

modest 6 feet tall, he got many of his 11points on second-chance opportunities.“I just know where to go,” he explained. “I

search (for) my spot and when they turnaround and aren’t paying attention, I justsneak behind them.”Burton said that even though the game

was never in question, he wasn’t completelysatisfied with the team’s overall perfor-mance.He said that he will put the team through

its paces in practice and try to keep on trackto reach Pound Town’s ultimate goal of win-ning it all.“We had a lot of turnovers, so they’re go-

ing to have to get to practice and back to thedrawing board,” he said. “Good to come outwith a win, but we need to see more funda-mentals.”

New division but same results for Pound Town

Staff Sgt. Justin Stinson takes the ball to the hoop for an easy two points.

Battleship Missouri Memorial

A new exhibit titled “The War ThatChanged The World,” has opened aboard theBattleship Missouri Memorial in tribute tothe USS Missouri’s integral role in WorldWar II. America’s last battleship, the massive

USS Missouri, was launched out of theBrooklyn Navy Yard 71 years ago this week,to begin a vast military career that wouldspan three wars over five decades. This week also marks the 16th anniver-

sary of the day the Battleship MissouriMemorial made its mark as a living piece ofhistory in historic Pearl Harbor. On Jan. 29,1999, 55 years after its original launch, theship also known as the “Mighty Mo” openedits gangway, welcoming visitors to exploreabove and below its decks. The battleship was the site where the Al-

lied Forces accepted Imperial Japan’s formalsurrender to end the war on Sept. 2, 1945. The new exhibit, with life-sized artifacts

and oversized images, immerses visitors intothe everyday lives of people who livedthrough the war period. The exhibit com-memorates the 70th anniversary of the endof WWII.In addition to the new exhibit, a Living

History Day will be held Saturday at theBattleship Missouri Memorial. Admission to the Battleship Missouri

Memorial will be free to Hawaii residentsand members of the armed forces through-out the day. Guests of

the memo-rial on Liv-ing HistoryDay can ex-per ience a

variety of historical exhibits and activities.They include: • Displays of military vehicles, memora-

bilia and weaponry. • Access to tour special areas of the Mis-

souri, including the captain’s cabin and theradio room. • Military musical bands. • Oral history presentations. • Re-enactors in historical period dress

and costumes.• Static displays from active-duty military

units on Sept. 2, 1945. For information, call 1-877-644-4896 or

visit USSMissouri.org.

New exhibit, history day to highlight ‘Mighty Mo’

U.S. Navy photoThe USS Missouri approaches the end of thebuilding ways as it is launched Jan. 29, 1944,from the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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