“Navigator”

July 3, 2015 www.cnic.navy.mil/hawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 6 Issue 25

‘Hiring Our Heroes’ job fair, Hawaiitransition summits to be held nextweek See page A-3

70 Years of Peace commemora-tion to be held at Pearl Harbor onAug. 15 See page A-2

Stay safe this Fourth of JulyweekendSee page B-1

‘It’s an honor to lead Navy RegionHawaii/MIDPAC ohana’See page A-3

Sen. Hirono visits Red HillSee page A-5

Hawaii Air National Guard winsJPBHH pennantSee page B-3

Joint Base Morale, Welfareand Recreation

Joint Base Morale, Welfare andRecreation will host a Fourth ofJuly celebration from 3 to 9 p.m.Saturday atWard Field, Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam.A variety of festivities and enter-

tainment are planned, includingone of the largest fireworks showson the island to end the night.Presented by Navy Entertain-

ment, headliners Dishwalla, andO.A.R. (Of a Revolution), will takethe stage prior to the fireworks. In

addition, Aaron Colton, a streetbike stunt rider, will perform a freeexhibition and hold an autographsession.Below is a schedule of events:• 3 p.m., gates open.• 4:30 p.m., performance and au-

tograph session by Aaron Colton,street bike stunt rider.• 5 p.m., Dishwalla performs.• 6:30 p.m., lines for free activi-

ties close.• 6:45 p.m., performance and au-

tograph session by Aaron Colton.• 7:30 p.m., O.A.R. performs.• 9 p.m., fireworks display.

The event will also include freeactivities such as a petting zoo,Xpress Train and airbrush tattoos.Xtreme Fun rides and inflata-

bles, food and beverages will beavailable for purchase. A variety offood vendors from around the is-land will participate.Patrons can enter for a chance to

win prizes from sponsor row, in-cluding the grand prize of a LasVegas getaway for two, with air-fare, meals and five nights hotelaccommodations. Special restric-tions and guidelines will apply.The July 4 car show and shine

will also showcase a variety of ve-hicles, from domestic to import.Entry categories will include clas-sic, import, truck and club vehi-cles.Available parking areas within

walking distance to the event willbe designated by signage.Besides the activities at Ward

Field, camping at Hickam Harborand a movie on the beach will beheld from today through Saturdayat MWR Outdoor Recreation-HickamHarbor.The movie (to be determined)

will begin at 7:30 p.m. tonight.

Camping registration is at theHickam Harbor Marina and is notrequired to watch themovie.Camp setup starts at 4 p.m., and

camp breakdown is at 9 a.m. on thenext day.The cost for the site is $30.

There is no charge for themovie.For more information on the

events at Hickam Harbor, call 449-5215.For more information on all

MWR activities, visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.(Editor’s note: see additional

information on pageB-4.)

JBPHH ready to rock to celebrate Fourth of July

MCPON engages Sailors and families in HawaiiMC3 Gabrielle Joyner

Navy Public AffairsSupport ElementDetachment Hawaii

Master Chief Petty Of-f icer of the Navy(MCPON) Mike Stevensvisited Oahu, Hawaii ,meeting Sailors , theirfamilies and leadershipthroughout the islandduring a two-day visitJune 30-July 1.The visit is part of

MCPON’s fleet engage-ment.Stevens held all hands

calls at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam, where hespl it Sai lors into twogroups. One call was for

the junior enlisted E-5and below, and the secondwas for the senior en-listed E-6 and above. Thefocus of the al l handscalls was to identify is-sues impacting today’sNavy.“Coming here, talking

with you, and listening toyour thoughts, concernsand recommendations arevery important to me,”said Stevens. “It allowsme to gauge the morale ofour force, while address-ing any concerns you mayhave.”Stevens started each

session with an interac-tive exercise to gauge howSailors viewed the overallfleet’s morale. The audi-

ence closed their eyes soas to not be influenced bythe people around themand voted on whetherthey thought the Navy’smorale was poor, good,good high, excel lent oroutstanding. The feed-back from the junior en-l isted and their seniorenlisted leadership wassimilar, with more varia-tion from the good to verygood categories.After the exercise ,

Stevens opened the floorfor questions from the au-dience. Sailors broughtup various issues includ-ing exchange and com-missary rumors, fitnessU.S. Navy photo by MC2 Johans Chavarro

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens speaks with a Sailor during anall-hands call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. See MCPON, A-2

Photo illustration

Story and photo bySenior AirmanChristopher Stoltz

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

The Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam (JBPHH) secu-rity department partneredwith the Honolulu Police De-partment during an activeshooter training exerciseheld July 1 at the PersonnelSupport Detachment build-ing at Moanalua ShoppingCenter.The exercise tested the

JBPHH Security depart-ment and HPD’s emergency-response time and capa-bilities during an active-shooter scenario. This eventin particular was differentbecause it was held in a mili-tary building situated in acivilian location, which al-

lowed bothmilitary and civil-ian police forces to work to-gether to assess and respondto a threat.Senior Airman Justin

Williams, 647th SecurityForces patrolman, was one ofthe military defenders toparticipate in the exerciseand one of the first respon-ders on scene. He said al-though he has participatedin exercises many times be-fore, he learns somethingnew each time.“Repetition builds muscle

memory,” he said. “It mayseem like we do a lot of thesetypes of exercises, but havingthis experience is critical.“Knowing what you’re do-

ing, in addition to discover-ing what you can improveon, can end up saving lives inthe future if something asunfortunate as this happens.I hope it never does, but I

want to be sure I am readyand capable of doing some-thing if it does,” he said.Capt. Jun Park from Joint

Base Pearl Harbor-HickamSecurity department, over-saw the active-shooter exer-cise and said having thesecapabilities requires dili-gence and dedication, alongwith patience and the will-ingness to adapt and changeone’s game plan.

JBPHH, HPD partner up during active shooter exercise

A member of the Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam securitydepartment secures the areawhile a suspect is appre-hended during an active-shooter exercise, held July 1.(Inset) A participant portrayingan 'active-shooter' walksthrough the Personnel SupportDetachment building during anexercise held July 1. (Addi-tional photo on page A-5.)

See EXERCISE, A-2

U.S. Navy photo by Brandon BosworthSailors from Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) from Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam wave signs July 2 near the Makalapa Gate to remind drivers to practice safe-ty during the upcoming July 4 holiday weekend.

July 3, 2015 Ho‘okele A-2

Nagaoka fireworks to belaunched off Ford Island

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Public Affairs

The U.S. Navy in Hawaii willjoin the cities of Honolulu andNagaoka, Japan in commemo-rating the 70th anniversary ofthe end of World War II in thePacific on Aug. 15 on historicFord Island at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam. Fireworks will

be launched off the west side ofFord Island.The public is invited to the

events, beginning at 4 p.m. andculminating in Pearl Harbor’sfirst-ever display of Nagaoka’sfamous fireworks at 8 p.m. tohonor the memory of the war’svictims and to celebrate 70 yearsof peace and friendship.The event is free and open to

the public. Activities kick offwith food available for purchase,cultural and educational dis-

plays, and entertainment. Theofficial commemorative programstarts at 7 p.m. with guestspeakers, a youth peace summitdeclaration, performances byNagaoka children’s choir andHEARTS Hawaii choir, and aspecial performance of the hitsong “Jupiter” by the Japanesesinger-songwriter Ayaka Hira-hara.At 8 p.m. the skies above Pearl

Harbor and surrounding areaswill light up with a gorgeous dis-

play of Nagaoka’s special fire-works to honor war victims, pur-sue everlasting peace andfriendship, and pave the way forfuture generations. Music for thefireworks will simulcast live onradio station Hawaiian 105.1KINE.The public will be allowed ac-

cess to Ford Island, with parkingavailable on a first-come, first-served basis. Please plan accord-ingly for traffic due to thelimited lanes on the Ford Island

bridge. Other parking and trans-portation options will be postedon the website when available atwww.cnic.navy.mil/70yearsofpeace.Strict security measures will

be in place. No large bags,large purses, outside food orbeverages, coolers, or tents willbe permitted. Visit the websitefor a complete list of restrictedand authorized items. Allcarry-in items are subject tosearch.

70Years of Peace commemoration to be held at Pearl Harbor onAug. 15

Hickam Redemption Center (HI-5bottle/can collections) managed byNavy Region Hawaii’s recycling pro-gram has been immediately shut downas of July 1 until further notice. This isdue to new state regulations for HI-5operations.Discussions between the Navy and

the state are underway, but the out-

come could take a few weeks. In themeantime, personnel who were usingthe Hickam Redemption Center shouldlook for an alternate redemption loca-tion if they need to reduce their bot-tle/can collections.Note: All outstanding vouchers will

be honored and can be redeemed at themain Navy Exchange Aloha Center.

Hickam Redemption Centerclosed effective July 1

Capt. Raymond D. Stiff passes through the sideboys dur-ing a change of charge ceremony held June 24 at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the ceremony, Capt.Mark Swearngin relieved Capt. Stiff as the new officer incharge of Navy Environmental and Preventive MedicineUnit Six.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Gabrielle Joyner

NEPMU-6 holds changeof charge ceremony

standards and financialconcerns. One Sailor ex-pressed his concernabout the proposed cutto basic allowance forhousing to dual militaryhouseholds, an issuethat affects manySailors and their fami-lies.“I have been involved

in this discussion forquite some time,” saidStevens.“Tomorrow, I’ll be talk-

ing with staff membersfrom the Senate, and Iwill continue to conveyexactly what your con-cerns are. Senior leader-ship is committed to helpget this right for ourSailors and their fami-lies,” he said.Stevens also talked

about the importance ofdiversity when a Sailorbrought up women’s inte-gration into the subma-

rine force, stating thathe was glad for thechange and when womenare excluded from thefield, it is a disservice tothe U.S. Navy.“We are the greatest

Navy in the world, nodoubt about it, and whatI believe makes our Navyso great is our diversity,just like our nation,” saidStevens.According to Crypto-

logic Technician (Techni-cal) 3rd Class AlyssaKauffman, the MCPONwas good at opening theSailors up for conversa-tion and made them feelcomfortable.“I feel like the all-

hands call went well,”said Kauffman. “Peoplehad a lot of issues to ad-dress and they all hadmeaning, so I felt like itwas a productive conver-sation.”Master Chief Machin-

ist’s Mate Jay Cherland

commented on the inte-gration of first classpetty officers with thechief’s mess for the se-nior enlisted session.“We’re incorporating

the first classes as futureleaders, so it’s importantfor them to see what wedo,” said Cherland. “I’mglad the MCPON is herein Hawaii and glad weget to talk to him and getsome of his points.”While in Hawaii,

Stevens also met withAdm. Scott Swift, com-mander of the U.S. Pa-cific Fleet, to discussmatters that affect theNavy’s Pacific region.Stevens and his wife

Theresa, ombudsman atlarge, also met with ap-proximately 60 spousesfrom the local ombuds-man team to discuss is-sues ranging from childdevelopment centers tospouse support pro-grams.

Continued from A-1MCPON discusses diversity in NavyShooter exercise hones readiness

Story and photo byMC2 Jeffrey Troutman

Navy Public AffairsSupport ElementDetachment Hawaii

A Navy Region Hawaiiand Naval Surface GroupMiddle Pacific (MIDPAC)change of command cere-mony was held June 26 atKilo Pier at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam (JBPHH).Rear Adm. John Fuller

relieved Rear Adm. RickWilliams as commander ofNavy Region Hawaii andNaval Surface Group Mid-dle Pacific.“It’s truly been a wonder-

ful experience for myselfand my family during ourtime here in Hawaii,” saidWilliams.“I couldn’t have asked for

a command or a better groupof people to work with, and Iknow Rear Adm. Fuller willenjoy the wonderful chal-lenges and opportunities

that await him here at PearlHarbor.”Commander, Navy Region

Hawaii has leadership over-sight of JBPHH on Oahu

and Pacific Missile RangeFacility on Kauai. Comman-der, Naval Surface GroupMiddle Pacific has leader-ship oversight of the 11 sur-

face ships homeported inHawaii.Vice Adm. Kenneth Floyd,

commander of U.S. 3rdFleet, was keynote speaker

at the ceremony and praisedWilliams for the accomplish-ments he achieved in his twoyears as commander.“Rear Adm. Williams en-

sured that every surfacegroup here was ready forwhatever awaited them overthe horizon, and I know he’llcontinue to strive for hiscommitment to excellence athis next command just ashe’s done for the last 30years of his career,” saidFloyd.“On behalf of the men and

women of the Surface GroupMIDPAC, Navy RegionHawaii, U.S. 3rd Fleet andthe U.S. Navy as a whole, wethank you for your leader-ship here, and we’re proud ofboth you and the accomplish-ments you achieved duringyour time here,” Floyd said.Vice Adm. Dixon Smith,

commander of Navy Installa-tions Command, also partici-pated in the ceremony.Commander, Navy Installa-tions Command (CNIC) is re-

sponsible for worldwideshore installation support forwhat the U.S. Navy underthe Chief of Naval Opera-tions (CNO). Smith was theNavy Region Hawaii/MIDPAC commander from2008 to 2011.Williams has served here

since July 2013. He leavesHawaii to become comman-der of Carrier Strike Group15 in San Diego.Fuller comes to Hawaii af-

ter serving as deputy, littoralcombat ships, N96, office ofthe Chief of Naval Opera-tions.“Rear Adm. Williams has

built a great teamhere at thecommand in Pearl Harbor,and he’s fostered a wonderfulturnover to ensure my suc-cess in the years ahead,” saidFuller. “I look forward toyour continued success, and Iknow that under your lead-ership, our Pacific forces willalways be ready to supportand defend this great coun-try of ours.”

Command changes for Navy Region Hawaii and MIDPAC

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Jeff TroutmanRear Adm. John Fuller speaks during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam, June 26. Fuller relieved Rear Adm. Richard Williams Jr. as commander ofNavy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.

“Practice makes perfect, and enemy tac-tics are ever-changing,” he said. “We needto be as close to perfect as we can get.”Park also said the military and civilian

team dynamic presents new educationalopportunities for the JBPHH Security de-partment.“It’s important to get everyone involved,”

said Park. “Holding these exercises on off-base locations adds a dynamic to our train-

ing which will help us respond effectively.Testing our capabilities and learning howwe function when partnering with otheragencies helps us evolve as a team.”“We’re very fortunate to have the oppor-

tunity to partner up with HPD,” Parkadded. “It gives us the chance to learn fromeach other and discover possible weak-nesses in how we operate. This will allowboth of our forces to become stronger andbetter at defending our most valuable as-set—our people.”

Continued from A-1

Rear Adm. John Fuller

Commander, Navy RegionHawaii and Naval SurfaceGroup Middle Pacific

It is indeed a great honorto be here in Hawaii, and Iam very thankful to joinand lead the team at NavyRegion Hawaii and NavalSurface Group, Middle Pa-cific.Last week’s change of

command ceremony was in-spiring and humbling. Mywife, Mary, and I were im-

pressed with the turnoutand show of support for ourmilitary.I am honored to publicly

thank [U.S.] 3rd Fleet Com-mander Vice Adm. “Pink”Floyd and Navy Installa-tions Commander ViceAdm. Dixon Smith for pre-siding at the change of com-mand. Mary and I alsothank Rear Adm. RickWilliams and SuzyWilliams for their verywarm welcome and fortheir superior work here.Among my first orders of business will be learning

and listening. I’m lookingforward to meeting asmany of you as possible inthe near future and hearingyour ideas for building evenstronger relationships inthe surrounding commu-nity.In fact, as I mentioned at

last Friday’s ceremony, oneof the first Hawaiian wordsI learned is ohana. I seegreat value in the conceptof treating everyone as part

of an ohana—part of thefamily.Our mission is to defend

our extended ohana in theUnited States and do ourpart to promote the sense ofcooperation with our familyof allies and friends in thePacific.Our region and surface

group are committed to de-livering a fleet that is readyto fight our nation’s warsand win. The critical im-perative for meeting thatcommitment must be tak-ing care of both our servicemembers and their family’sneeds. We face tough chal-lenges and must embraceinnovation in order toachieve our goals.In my previous assign-

ment, I served as deputy forlittoral combat ships, sur-face warfare division. ThereI saw firsthand how newways of thinking and freshperspectives can help usachieve great things,whether in building the fu-

ture sea services orstrengthening alliances andpartnerships.We will do just that next

month when the [Navy] Re-gion and MIDPAC teamhelps the Joint Base hostthe 70th anniversary of theend of World War II: “70Years of Peace.” And nextyear all of us will be part ofCommander, U.S. 3rdFleet’s relationship-build-ing when the Rim of the Pa-cific exercise returns toHawaii.Those are just two exam-

ples of the milestones andexciting work ahead. Therewill be plenty of opportuni-ties for us to work togetherand achieve common goals.When I say it’s a great

honor to be in Hawaii, Iwant to explain the context.With a region view, I re-

flect on the veterans whoserved before us with asense of awe. And I think ofthe Pearl Harbor, BarkingSands and Hickam legacies

and the importance of thisregion’s installations, ten-ant commands and historicpartners and what theyrepresent.From the waterfront, I

also understand the strate-gic role our MIDPAC sur-face ships play in providingforward presence as theysupport U.S. Pacific Fleet’srebalance to Indo-Asia-Pa-cific.The Navy Region Hawaii/

MIDPAC responsibilitiesare uppermost in my mindas we enter the Fourthof July weekend to cele-brate the freedom and lib-erties we Americanscherish. We have a missionthat is vital to our nation’ssecurity.Here is my mission criti-

cal request to each one ofyou. Please—do your partto be safe this weekend.Help watch over your ship-mates, families and friends.Let’s keep the ohana safe

and ready!

Commentary

It’s an honor to lead Navy Region Hawaii/MIDPAC ohana

Rear Adm. John V. Fuller

July 3, 2015 Ho‘okele A-3

SSeenniioorr MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. AAnnggeellaa MMccGGiillll692nd Intelligence Surveillance andReconnaissance Group

“I think it’s great that the NEX is sup-porting Oahu’s attempt to reducewaste on the island. As ambassadorsto our host island, I think it’s the bestway to go.”

SSttaaffff SSggtt.. EEvveerreetttt CCooooppeerr15th Comptroller Squadron

“I think I will have to leave my ownbag in my car.”

SSeenniioorr MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. LLiissaa DDeeaall15th Medical Operations Squadron

“Biodegradable bags are a musttoday. Our landfills are too full, andthe items that should be recyclableare not disintegrating. Oahu neededto do something.”

SSeenniioorr MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. EEddggaarrdd CCaassttiillllooHQ PACAF

“Bring your own reusable bag. It's agood idea for a place like Hawaii. Itminimizes trash.”

SSeenniioorr MMaasstteerr SSggtt.. JJeeffffrreeyy PPaakkeellee154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

“It's a good idea, being on an islandwith minimal landfills. It would requirekeeping extra bags in each car just incase.”

LLSS22 JJeerreemmiiaahh EEddwwaarrddssNAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center

“It’s kind of a pain. It’s not as conve-nient. I wish they would go back.”

LLtt.. CCmmddrr.. MMaatttthheeww MMaalliinnoowwsskkiiPearl Harbor Naval Shipyard

“That’s fine, (but) we wind up reusinga lot of plastic bags anyway. I don’tknow if it will save that much.”

EETT11 AAnnddrreeww PPoowweerrssIntermediate Maintenance Facility

“Plastic bags actually have a smallerenvironmental impact, long term, thanthe paper bags. So, I think it’s kind ofa silly move. However, if we work onbanning both paper and plastic and

focus on people just bringing their own bags, thatwould probably resolve both issues.”

MMMM22 JJaaccoobb BBrroocckkUSS Louisville (SSN-724)

“I think it’s a great idea — save theEarth a little bit at a time. You buy onetoothbrush and some toothpaste —you don’t really need a plastic bag forsomething like that. Just put it in your

pocket. It’s pretty easy.”

SSttaaffff SSggtt.. RRoommeeoo FFiillrraannggRecruiting Sub-Station, Honolulu

“Whatever decisions they make, I justgo with it. It doesn’t really bother meeither way. It’s for the beauty ofHawaii.”

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U.S. Army Air Corps file photoThe first flight of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress took place in the state of Washington on July 28, 1935. Shown hereare Boeing B-17Ds from the 5th Bombardment Group flying over the main gate at Hickam Field during the summer of1941. Twenty-one B-17C/Ds had been flown out to Hawaii during May to reinforce the defenses of the islands.

B-17s fly over Hickam in 1941

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The Hawaii ServiceMember Transition Sum-mits, including a “HiringOur Heroes” job fair, will beheld next week at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickamand Schofield Barracks. Events at both locations

will culminate in a HiringOur Heroes job fair for tran-sitioning service members,veterans and militaryspouses. The first summit will

take place on July 7 and 8at Schofield Barracks. Employer-focused inter-

active forums and panel dis-cussions will be held at 1p.m. July 7 at the SchofieldBarracks Nehelani Confer-ence and Banquet Center,1249 Kolekole Ave. A net-

working reception will fol-low at 3:30 p.m. Job seeker-focused events

will include employmentpanels and workshops at 9a.m. and a hiring fair at 1p.m. on July 8 at theSchofield Barracks’ Mar-tinez Physical Fitness Cen-ter, building 488. The second summit will

be held July 8 and 9 atJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Employer-focused inter-

active forums and panel dis-cussions will be held at 5p.m. July 8 at Club Pearl,JBPHH. A networking re-ception will follow at 6:30p.m. July 8. Job seeker-focused em-

ployment panels and work-

shops will be held from 9a.m. to 1 p.m. July 9 at theJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center, fol-lowed by a hiring fair at 1p.m. in the fitness center. “Due to the expected

parking congestion on July9 during the Hiring OurHeroes Transition Summitwe kindly ask all Joint BaseFitness Center patrons touse the other gym facilitieson Pearl Harbor, Hickamand Makalapa,” said RichCarlson of the Military andFamily Support Center.These consecutive sum-

mits — primarily focusedon supporting service mem-bers and military familiespreparing to exit the mili-tary — are a collaborative

effort to connect members ofthe military community tomeaningful employment op-portunities before theytransition out of the armedforces. The U.S. Chamber of

Commerce Foundation,along with lead sponsor Mi-crosoft, will join the U.S.Army, Air Force, MarineCorps, and Navy; the U.S.Departments of Labor andVeterans Affairs; the U.S.Small Business Adminis-tration, and hundreds oftransitioning service mem-bers and spouses for theHawaii Service MemberTransition Summits. Free registration is avail-

able online at www.hiringourheroes.org.

‘Hiring Our Heroes’ job fair, Hawaiitransition summits to be held next week

July 3, 2015 Ho‘okele A-4

Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich

15th Wing Public Affairs

The First Sergeant’sCouncil supported Opera-tion Warmheart, June 27,by handing out $1,500 incommissary gift cards toHickam Commissary cus-tomers.First sergeants from

around the base handedout $25 and $50 commis-sary gift cards to militaryservice members E-6 andbelow and their familymembers. The gift cardgiveaway was a way forOperation Warmheart togive back to the JointBase community and letpeople know that Opera-tion Warmheart is a year-round campaign.“It seems l ike most

people associate Opera-tion Warmheart with theholidays and asking fordonations instead of giv-

ing back,” said MasterSgt. Jacob Davidson,747th Communications

Squadron’s first sergeantand Operation Warm-heart council president.

“We don’t want peopleto think Operation Warm-heart is only asking for

donations. We want peo-ple to know that Opera-tion Warmheart ishelping out the commu-nity as well,” he said.Davidson said shoppers

looked surprised as thefirst sergeants stoppedthem to hand out the giftcards.“I thought they were do-

ing a fundraiser when Isaw the Operation Warm-heart banner,” said Tech.Sgt. Adrienne Watsonfrom Pacif ic Air ForceCommand Air, Space andLogistics Operations. “Iwas very surprised whenthey gave me the giftcard. It is a blessing for usand it will really help usout.”According to Davidson,

the gift card giveawaywas open to all E-6 andbelow shopping at thecommissary, regardless ofbranch of service.“I was shocked and

grateful when he handed

me a gift card. It meansless money out of mypocket and that it is veryhelpful,” said Tomia Harp,mother of four and wife ofArmy Sgt. Nathaniel Harp,249th Engineer BattalionSchofield Barracks.Davidson said that Op-

eration Warmheart is asupport organization forAirmen during times ofneed. Operation Warm-heart provides no inter-est loans as wel l assupport to the commu-nity during the holidaysand year-round. Lastyear Operat ion Warm-heart gave $30 ,000 tofamilies in need and haveplans to do so again thisyear.“Operation Warmheart

is l iterally here just tohelp the community,” saidDavidson. “I want peopleto think of OperationWarmheart as a through-out the year organizationnot just the holidays.”

Operation Warmheart gives $1,500 to commissary customers

Tomia Harp receives a commissary gift card from Master Sgt. Marcel Colombo, 324th intel-ligence Squadron first sergeant, June 27, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

USS Chafee (DDG 90) PublicAffairs

BRISBANE, Australia— TheArleigh Burke-class, guided-mis-sile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG90) homeported at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam, visitedBrisbane for a port visit June 19-24 and prepared for exercise Tal-isman Sabre 2015.“It was very exciting to visit

our friends in Brisbane,” saidCmdr. Shea Thompson, Chafee’scommanding officer.“This port visit, as well as exer-

cise Talisman Sabre, provides ourSailors a chance to strengthenthe bonds between the U.S. andAustralia. We just completed along training phase and are readyto show off our hard-earnedskills,” he said.Chafee Sailors experienced

the r ich culture o f the areawith various tours of local his-toric locations and regional at-tractions provided by the ship’smorale, welfare and recreation

(MWR) association.“MWR Australia offered ATV

rides, scuba diving and fishingtrips as well as tickets to the Dream World Fun Park,” saidEnsign Ben Baehren, Chafee’sMWR officer. “Sailors had manygreat options to choose from.”Other than tours, many Sailors

spent time with their families andfriends who came to visit them inBrisbane. “It was exciting to see my fam-

ily,” said Lt. Nicholas Hughes,whose wife Jennifer is from theAustralian state of Victoria.” Vis-iting Australia always feels like ahomecoming. I’ve enjoyed explor-ing Brisbane and the famous GoldCoast.”Chafee is on deployment with

the George Washington StrikeGroup in the U.S. 7th Fleet areaof responsibility, supporting secu-rity and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, and will participatein the biennial military trainingexercise Talisman Sabre 2015 inAustralia, July 4-19.

USS Chafee Sailors experience Brisbane, Australia culture

U.S. Navy photoThe USS Chafee (DDG 90) visited Brisbane, for a port visit and prepared for exercise Talisman Sabre 2015.

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(Right) A MH-60R Seahawk helicopter conducts flight train-ing operations June 23 over the island of Molokai.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Amber Porter

U.S. Navy photo by MCC John M. HagemanU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (center) and Rear Adm. John Fuller, comman-der of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific(right), visits Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

U.S. Navy photo by MCC John M. HagemanU.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono receives a briefing from Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Lovgren, fuel director and actions offi-cer, Navy Supply Fleet Logistics Center, June 30, during a site visit of Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

U.S. Sen. (Hawaii) Mazie Hirono receives a briefing during a visit of the modernized Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, a national strategicasset.

U.S. Navy photo by MCC John M. Hageman

Officers from the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) arrive on-scene andclear the area during an active-shooter exercise held July 1. The exer-cise, which took place at the Personnel Support Detachment building,tested the JBPHH security department and HPD’s capabilities during anactive shooter scenario.

U.S.Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Stoltz

Musician 3rd Class Christopher Garten dances with children at the Arawa PrimarySchool, June 30, during Pacific Partnership 2015. The hospital ship USNS Mercy(T-AH 19) is in Papua, New Guinea for its second mission port of PP15.

U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Mayra A. Conde

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Ensign Nicholas Lucania

USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) Public Affairs

STIRLING, Australia(NNS)—The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarineUSS Jacksonville (SSN 699)arrived in Stirling, Australia,June 25 for a port visit as apart of its western Pacific de-ployment. The Jacksonville crew is

interacting with the RoyalAustralian Navy and is im-mersed in the local culturethrough community serviceprojects and planned activi-ties. “I am really looking for-

ward to spending time inAustralia,” said LogisticsSpecialist 2nd Class KevinBeck. “I have never beensouth of the equator before. Ican’t wait to visit the sur-rounding cities, catch a gameof footy, and see a kangaroo.”Since departing Sepangar,

Malaysia, Jacksonville hasbeen hard at work, rapidlyresponding to a variety oftasking and continuing theprofessional development ofeach Sailor aboard. Morethan one dozen JacksonvilleSailors have earned their

dolphins since departingPearl Harbor. “The crew continued to

push hard during the secondleg of deployment and Jack-sonville experienced nothingshort of success,” said Mas-ter Chief Electronics Tech-nician Kevin Rollert, thechief of the boat aboardJacksonville. “We are fortu-nate to be visiting anotheroutstanding port call. Thisis a great opportunity forthe crew to relax and enjoythe sights.”Throughout their 2015

western Pacific deployment,Jacksonville’s crew of 144Sailors will conduct a vari-ety of missions. Jacksonvillewill participate in severaljoint exercises focused onenhancing internationalmaritime operations. Jacksonville was com-

missioned May 16, 1981and is homeported in PearlHarbor. The ship measuresmore than 360 feet long,displaces 6,900 tons and isone of the most capablesubmarines in the world.Jacksonville supports awide range of missions, in-cluding anti-submarinewarfare, anti-surface shipwarfare and naval specialwarfare.

USS Jacksonville makes port visit in Australia during deployment

U.S. Navy photoThe Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) is moored in Stirling, Australia June 25. Jacksonvilleis in Australia as a part of its deployment.

Story and photo byMC3 Gabrielle Joyner

Navy Public Affairs SupportElement Detachment Hawaii

WAHIAWA, Hawaii—Servicemembers, families and Oahu resi-dents gathered at the WahiawaPublic Library for a military work-ing dog demonstration June 18,presented by Airmen assigned toJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH).The demonstration was part of

a series of events being held forthe library’s summer reading pro-gram. This year’s theme focuseson heroes.“We’re looking at all different

kinds of people and groups of peo-ple doing heroic things in a rangeof circumstances,” said MattBrown, acting branch manager forWahiawa Public Library. “Lastnight, we had police officers comein, and next week we’re having aspecial event where we have a sto-ryteller coming in to talk abouttraditional Hawaiian heroes. Andthis evening we’re very lucky tohave our working dog team comeup from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,” he said.Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas

White and Senior Airman CodyBecker, assigned to JBPHH,kicked off the event by introducingthose in attendance to Ggregor, amilitary working dog (MWD). During their presentation, they

briefed the crowd about the life ofa MWD, what MWDs are capableof as well as how they train themand, most of all, safety aroundMWDs. The Airmen then put on avisual demonstration where theyshowed the crowd how Ggregorwould take down an offender.“I feel like us coming out and

getting involved with the commu-nity is very important, especiallyfor our job,” said Becker. “The working dog program is

about security and law enforce-ment, but it’s also about develop-ing a tie with the community,helping the community under-stand what we do and what ourcapabilities are,” Becker said.Sylvia Cheng, a longtime patron

of the Wahiawa Public Libraryand attendee at the event, saidthat she found the military work-ing dog presentation to be infor-mative.“[The MWD presentation] was

educational, and it was nice to seethe military coming out to thecommunity and share what theygo through, as well as the ani-mals,” said Cheng. “I know thekids enjoyed just seeing a workingdog, too, and what it takes to trainthem.”

Brown echoed Cheng’s senti-ments and expressed how muchmilitary involvement means tothose in the community.“Being here on Oahu in the li-

brary system, not only do we, onstaff, feel very strongly about ourrelationship with our militaryfriends and neighbors, but so, too,do our patrons,” said Brown.“Many of them, in fact, come frommilitary families or have a mili-tary background. So anytime wehave a chance to do something co-operatively or in conjunction withthe folks in the military, we lookforward to that,” he said.The summer reading program

encourages readers of all ages toparticipate from May 31 throughJuly 18. The 2015 theme for chil-dren is, “Every Hero Has a Story,”and, “Unmask!,” for teens. Thetheme for adults is, “Escape theOrdinary.”

Brown explained why it so im-portant for the community to uti-lize the resources and programs,such as the summer reading pro-gram, offered at the public library. “We hope that our people are

well informed so they can makegood decisions and they can voicewell thought out ideas, and wethink of the library as essential to

that,” said Brown.“But if people aren’t literate, if

they aren’t continuously taking onboard new information and consid-ering it, then that’s a less thanideal situation. And I don’t see anyplace in the community that reallybrings all of these elements to-gether except for the public li-brary,” he said.

Wahiawa Public Library hosts military working dog demonstration(Left) U.S. Air Force Senior AirmanCody Becker and Staff Sgt.Nicholas White, both assigned toJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam,host a demonstration with Ggregor,a military working dog, for commu-nity members during a WahiawaPublic Library summer readingevent.

(Below) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt.Nicholas White, assigned to JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam, per-forms a demonstration with Ggre-gor, a military working dog, forcommunity members dur ing aWahiawa Public Library summerreading event.

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Blair Martin

Staff Writer, Ho‘okele

The July Fourth weekend can be one of thebiggest highlights of the summer. It is a specialtime all Americans can gather together to recog-nize our country’s rich history and freedom.For many families here in Hawaii, celebrating

this long holiday may include a backyard barbe-cue or even a visit to their favorite beach. What-ever your pleasure, please remember thefollowing safety suggestions as you embark onthis special weekend.Swimming safetyAccording to USA.gov, water sports and

swimming are both linked to numerous deathsand injuries each year. In fact, many statisticsshow that most young children who drown inpools have been out of sight for less than fiveminutes.• Never leave a child unattended in a

pool or spa and always watch your childwhen he or she is in or near water.• Teach children basic water safety tips.• Keep children away from pool drains, pipes

and other openings to avoid entrapments.• Have a telephone close by when you or your

family is using a pool or spa.• If a child is missing, look for him or her in

the pool or spa first.• Share safety instructions with family,

friends and neighbors.Beach safetyHawaii has some of the most beautiful beaches

in the world. However, if you are a novice swim-mer, they can also be among the most dangerous.Redcross.org lists the following tips when visit-ing the beach:• Keep alert for local weather conditions.• Check to see if any warning signs or flags

are posted.

• Swim sober and always swim with a buddy.• Have young children and inexperienced

swimmers wear a Coast Guard-approved lifejacket.• Protect the neck—don’t dive headfirst. Walk

carefully into open waters.• Keep a close eye and constant attention on

children and adults while at the beach. Wave ac-tion can cause someone to lose his or her footing,even in shallow water.• Watch out for aquatic life. Water plants and

animals may be dangerous. Avoid patches ofplants and leave animals alone.Rip currentsOther things to be careful of when visiting the

beach are powerful rip currents and narrow andfast moving water channels. According to Red-cross.org, rip currents are responsible for deathson our nation’s beaches every year and for mostof the rescues performed by lifeguards. Alwaysbe aware of the danger of rip currents and re-member the following:• Stay at least 100 feet away from piers and

jetties. Permanent rip currents often exist nearthese structures.• If someone is caught in a rip current, swim

parallel to the shore until out of the current.Once free, they should turn and swim towardshore.• If they can’t swim to the shore, they should

float or tread water until free of the rip currentand then head toward shore.Grilling safetyEvery year people in this country are injured

while using backyard charcoal or gas grills. Red-cross.org suggests the following steps to ensure asafe backyard barbecue:• Always supervise a barbecue grill when in

use.• Never grill indoors—not in your house,

camper, tent, or any enclosed area.• Make sure everyone, including the pets,

stays away from the grill.• Keep the grill out in the open, away from the

house, the deck, tree branches or anything thatcould catch fire.• Use the long-handled tools especially made

for cooking on the grill to keep the chef safe.• Never add charcoal starter fluid when coals

have already been ignited.• Always follow the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions when using grills.Alcohol safetyWhether it’s a special holiday or event, many

service members and civilians enjoy a drink re-gardless of the season. But personnel are re-minded to drink responsibly.According to the American Society of

Addiction and Medicine, four or more standarddrinks for a woman and five or more for aman is considered binge drinking. Bingedrinking is responsible for many unintentionalinjuries such as trips and falls, car crashes andaccidental drowning.Below are suggested tips for drinking respon-

sibly:• Designate a sober driver.• Don’t drink on an empty stomach. Eat foods

high in protein and fat, such as cheese or nuts.• Set a limit and stick to it.• Avoid chugging and drinking games.• Know when you’ve had enough.• Alternate alcoholic beverages with water,

and be sure to drink plenty of water to keep yourbody hydrated.• Never drink when you’re hungry, angry,

lonely, or tired.• Pace yourself. Drink slower and eat

in between alcohol drinks. It takes the body 60-90 minutes to fully feel the effects of alcohol on afull stomach.• Know the symptoms of alcohol poisoning.• Never leave your drinks unattended or

accept an open beverage from anyone.

Photo Illustration

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Story and photo byRandyDela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

When it comes to intramu-ral sports at Joint Base PearlHabor-Hickam (JBPHH),USS Port Royal (CG 73) hasmade quite a name for them-selves among competitorsfrom shore and ships.On June 25, the team em-

barked on another cam-paign, although in somewhatunfamiliar territory, and didwhat it does best: win.Although it took three sets

to do it, Port Royal openedup the Blue Division intra-mural volleyball season bydefeating Middle Pacific(MidPac) “First to 25” byscores of 25-24, 21-25 and 15-9 at JBPHHFitness Center.“This is the first game of

the season, and we haven’thad a team in couple ofyears,” said Port Royal hitterCulinary Specialist SeamanJames Luebbe. “So we’re justtrying to get out here and fig-ure some stuff out.”Even with MidPac taking

the court with only five play-ers—one shy of a full squad –Port Royal still needed some

time to adjust and foundthemselves in danger of los-ing the first set.Down by a score of 23-20,

Port Royal came back andpulled to within a point on asideout by Seaman Appren-tice Tariq Jackson.Jackson then proceeded to

put the game away on back-to-back aces and place PortRoyal ahead at one set tonone.Back to full strength with

six players on the court, Firstto 25 was able to hold a smalladvantage throughout theentire second set beforeoutscoring Port Royal five toone to take a 25-21 victoryand even the match at oneapiece.In the second set, the

game was tied four timeswith the last deadlock com-ing at 20-20.Then in the third and final

set, both teams continued tobattle before Port Royalbroke a 9-9 tie on a kill byLuebbe.Two more kills by Jackson

set the stage for game ball,and Luebbe put it away forgood on an ace and a 15-9win.“I think we’re lucky to

have a lot of athletes likeJackson,” Luebbe said. “Hecan just go around and pickup different sports. I don’tknow if he’s even played (vol-leyball) before.”Luebbe, along with Jack-

son, seemed to form aformidable duo as the tan-dem accounted for the major-ity of the team’s points.Luebbe pointed out that

he feels Port Royal will beeven better in the future,when more players arescheduled to hop aboard theteam.“We had a lot of people

missing today,” he admitted.“If they were here, we’d defi-nitely be really competitivethen.”Likewise, the same can be

said of MidPac, which put upa great battle despite start-ing off with one player shortof a full team.Although MidPac came

back to tie the match at oneset apiece, Information Sys-tems Technician 2nd ClassMichael Bird said that thelack of players eventuallytook its toll on the squad,which played without anysubstitutions.“That hinders you a lot,”

Bird said about the missingplayers on his team. “But ourteam did a really good job ofcoming back in the secondround. We just fell a littleshort in the third.”Despite losing to Port

Royal, Bird said that he isencouraged by the way theteam fought back to push thegame to three sets.“I’m excited,” Bird admit-

ted. “Hopefully, we’ll do bet-ter for the rest of the season.”While Port Royal’s volley-

ball team has a high stan-dard to follow after watchingthe success of their other in-tramural squads, Luebbesaid that everything wouldwork out in this sport as wellif the players just rememberto enjoy the game.“We’re just having fun,” he

said. “Maybe there is a littlepressure because we wantthe bragging rights, but re-ally, there’s not that muchpressure.”

Port Royal outlasts tough MidPac to win in three sets

Hitter Culinary SpecialistSeaman James Luebbegoes up for a block againstChief Warrant Officer 2Aaron May.

Story and photo byMC1 Omari K. Way

Navy Region Hawaii Public Af-fairs

Navy Exchange Service Com-mand (NEXCOM) presentedNavy Lodge Hawaii with itsthird Edward E. Carlson Award,large category, June 23.The Carlson Award is pre-

sented each year to the NavyLodge that demonstrates supe-rior performance in operations,guest service and associate sat-isfaction.Last year, Navy Lodge

Hawaii was a top performer ineach category and set a newrecord for occupancy rate at99.7 percent.“You … had a room occupancy

heads and tails over everyone

else in the Navy Lodge program,100 percent for months. Andyou did it on an island, of allplaces. Think about it—one guymisses his plane and you couldhave a vacancy—not you guys,”said Michael Bockelman, NEX-COM vice president and direc-tor of Navy Lodge Programs.Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr., com-

mander of Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam (JBPHH), acceptedthe award on behalf of thelodge.“If you look at all of the Navy

Lodges that exist out there,guess what: You guys are thebest. That’s pretty good, quitefrankly,” Keeve said.“This is a gorgeous place to

be. I know that it doesn’t getthere by itself. It takes folkslike you who make thathappen.”

The award takes its namefrom a person who madethings happen. Edward E. Carl-son started as a hotelpage at the BenjaminFranklin in Hotel Seattle andworked to become chairman andCEO of what became WestinHotels and United Airlines.According to Bockelman,

Carlson’s contribution as amember of the Secretary of theNavy’s Exchange/CommissaryAdvisory Board led to the estab-lishment of the Navy Lodge in1969.After giving the history of the

award, Bockelman said, “In re-ality, it’s about what happenstoday. It’s your passion for guestservice, it ’s your passion forNavy families, it’s your passionfor what you do every day thatreally makes you the best.”

Navy Lodge Hawaii wins Carlson award for top performer, new record setter

Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr., commander of JBPHH, speaks during an awardceremony June 23 on Ford Island. The 2014 Carlson Award was presentedto the Navy Lodge that demonstrates superior performance during the yearfor operations, guest service and associate/guest satisfaction.

Story and photo byRandyDela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

For the second time inthree years, Hawaii Air Na-tional Guard (HIANG)capped off the Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam intra-mural softball season bywin-ning the championship witha decisive 17-10 victory overthe 647th Security ForcesSquadron (647 SFS) PoundTown on June 28 at MillicanField.The HIANG, which de-

feated Pound Town twoyears ago to win their firstever Joint Base softball title,broke out the bats early thistime around and kept it com-ing to dethrone the defend-ing champs, which also havetwo Joint Base titles to theirname.“It’s always been a team

effort,” described pitcherChief Master Sgt. VinceRamos, who played in his fi-nal game for HIANG afterretiring from a military ca-reer that spanned 42 years.

“Guys make sure they arepepped and ready to play.That’s what always helpedus out. Even though the batsmight have been flat, theypump up each other. That’swhat keeps us going.”Playing against their

dreaded rival Pound Town,HIANG came out on fire intheir first turn at-bat andquickly got on the scoreboardwith three straight singles,the third by Staff Sgt. Eu-gene Winchester, to tally thefirst run of the game.The team also got RBI sin-

gles from Capt. B.J. Kealaikiand Ramos and scored twomore on sacrifice flies to takea 5-0 lead in the first inning.After a quiet second in-

ning, Pound Town showedwhy they made it all the wayto the championship game infour of the five years bybouncing all the way backwith a rally in the third.Picking up one run on an

infield error, Pound Towngot run-scoring singles fromMaster-at-Arms 3rd ClassCameron Bowman and Mas-ter-at-Arms 2nd Class Den-

nis Lewis to make it 5-3.Then with two runners on

base, Staff Sgt. Jordan Lockecrushed a ball over the left-field fence and into the park-ing lot to give Pound Town a6-5 advantage.While the Locke blast

clearly put momentum onthe side of Pound Town, HI-ANG was determined tomake a happy ending forRamos.With one man on second

and no outs in the bottom of

the third, Tech. Sgt. PakiVictorino sent HIANG backout in front on a long driveout of the park for a 7-6 lead.Kealaiki followed with a

double and was driven in ona single by Capt. Skip Saito,who was later chased homeon a base hit by Staff Sgt.Donovan Chikazawa tomake it 8-6.Finally, Master Sgt. Lance

Takasawa picked up theteam’s fourth RBI of the in-ning to take a 9-6

lead going into the fourth.Ramos got the job done on

the mound by tossing ascoreless fourth, which al-lowed the HIANG bats to goback to work in the bottom ofthe frame.In the fourth, HIANG ex-

tended their lead to 13-6,with Victorino, Senior Air-man Chris Zollinger andChikazawa contributing RBIsingles to the rally.Although Pound Town

picked up three runs in the

top of the fifth, the teamcould do nothing to cool offthe HIANG bats, whichadded a run in the fifth andthree runs in the seventhto seal the game and trophy.Tech. Sgt. Mark Kerr, who

was a member of all four ofthe Pound Town’s champi-onship-game appearances,said that while he thoughtthe team had a great come-back there was no stoppingHIANG this time around.Kerr, who is retiring from

the Air Force this year, saidthat even though the seasondidn’t end as he would havewanted, it’s still been a greatride all these years.“The four years that I’ve

been here, we’ve had three orfour years in the base cham-pionship, so you can’t beatthat,” he said. “The olderguys are losing, but you’vegot the younger guys comingin. If these guys can stay to-gether for three or fouryears, they’ll be there again.”Meanwhile, for Ramos

and Linda, his wife of 43years, the final chapter asmembers of the HIANG soft-ball team couldn’t have beenscripted any better.Ramos thanked his wife

for being there for him at ev-ery game and seeing herweep tears of joy after win-ning the title made the mo-ment evenmore special.“She’s been here all these

years,” Ramos said. “In soft-ball, bowling, basketball, allthe different sports thatI used to play, shejust comes out. She’llbe watching and supportingme in the senior leaguesnow.”

July 3, 2015 Ho‘okele B-3

Hickam CommunitiesThree Hickam Communities residents have

been selected as recipients of the 2015 Win-ningEdge Scholarship sponsored by Win-nCompanies, the company providing propertymanagement services at Hickam Communi-ties.Ethan Whitecoton, Robert Wood and Sara

Rushing were among 43 national winners of$1,000 scholarships awarded annually.Whitecoton and Wood both are graduates of

Radford High School. Whitecoton will attend

the Rochester Institute of Technology wherehe will pursue a degree in computer technol-ogy, and Wood will major in communicationsat Sarah Lawrence College.Rushing currently is a student at Radford

High School, but also is taking college-levelcourses at Leeward Community College andthe University of Hawaii at West Oahu.“We appreciate the generous scholarship

opportunities WinnCompanies has providedto our residents over the past several years,”said Jim Switzer, project director at Hickam

Communities. “Our recipients have demon-strated a lot of hard work and commitment tofurthering their education and we wish themmuch success as they continue their jour-neys.”Created in 2012, the scholarship program

provides financial assistance to residents whoare high school and GED graduates and whoare pursuing studies at a post-secondary edu-cational institution. Recipients are chosenbased on academic performance, characterand proficiency in their chosen field of study.

Hickam Communities residents selected for 2015 scholarship awards

Story and photo byBrandon Bosworth

Assistant Editor, Ho`okele

Muslims around the globe are currentlycelebrating the holy month of Ramadan, atime of prayer as well as fasting from sun-rise to sunset. The daily fast ends with If-tar, a religious observance where Muslimseat their evening meal.In an effort to foster understanding be-

tween Muslims and non-Muslims, an Iftarevent was held June 25 at Hickam ChapelCenter, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.It featured presentations about Islam aswell as a question-and-answer session.Imam Ismail Elsheikh of the Muslim Asso-ciation of Hawaii issued a call to prayerand recited from the Quran.One of the Five Pillars of Islam, Ra-

madan takes place during the ninth monthof the Islamic calendar and marks themonth in which the Quran was revealed toMohammed.Master of Arms 1st Class (SW/AW)

Khayree Nuriddin, JBPHH, and GunnerySgt. Jimi Khamisi, Marine Air Group 24,Marine Corps Base Hawaii, organized theevent. Both are practicing Muslims andspoke to the audience about their faith.“Islam is a religion of peace, not vio-

lence,” said Nuriddin. “The word ‘Islam’actually means ‘peace through submissionto God.’ A Muslim is ‘one who submits toGod.’”

Khamisi talked about fasting, and howit means more than just going without foodand drink.“If you are still doing things that are

harmful, you’re not fasting,” he said.“You’re just going hungry.”Despite the difficulties of being an active

duty Marine while maintaining his Ra-madan fast, Khamisi believes it is wellworth it.“Without this Pillar of Islam, I would be

where I am today,” he said. “It’s a blessingto have the month of Ramadan.”Imam Elsheikh further explained why

fasting is so important.“We need to fast to make our hearts

ready to receive the guidance of theQuran,” he said. “Ramadan is aboutthanking Allah for the gift of the Quran.”As an observant Muslim, U.S. Air Force

Capt. Asim Khan, U.S. Pacific Air ForcesSouth Asia country director, welcomed thechance to attend Iftar at JBPHH.“It’s good to be around people with simi-

lar interests and beliefs,” he said, addingthat the event helped “foster an environ-ment of friendship and understanding” be-tween Muslims and those of other faiths.Non-Muslims had a variety of reasons

for attending the Iftar.Todd Offutt was stationed in Bahrain

while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard. Heand his family are familiar with Islamicculture and traditions.“We used to go to events like this over

there,” he said.

Builder 1st Class Jeremy Harman,JBPHH, used to work with Nuriddin, whoinvited him to Iftar.“Being a Christian, I think it’s quite in-

teresting seeing how the Quran is similarand incorporates elements of the Bible,” he

said. “Watching Muslims pray, I wish wecould all be that dedicated.”The June 25 Iftar at JBPHH ended with

a buffet dinner for all those in attendance.“It went really well,” said Nuriddin.

“God willing, we’ll be able to do it again.”

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam hosts Ramadan Iftar event at chapel

Imam Ismail Elsheikh of the Muslim Association of Hawaii leads prayers at an Iftarevent held June 25 at Hickam Chapel Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Story and photo byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Since the very beginningback in 2011, when the teamcompeted under the name ofNavy Sharks, the WahineKoa have set the standardwhen it comes to women’sflag football on Oahu.What started under the

leadership and organiza-tional skills of then-HospitalCorpsman 3rd Class Eusta-cia Joseph, as a means to ac-commodate military-affiliated women interestedin playing flag football, hasnow evolved into a leaguethat mixes both civilians andmilitary personnel.While the makeup of each

team and organization of theleague has changed over thepast four years, the WahineKoa has continued theirlegacy of dominance amongfellow lady gridiron competi-tors.After winning the

Hawaii’s Finest Flag Foot-ball (HF3) women’s flagchampionship last season,the team is off to anotherstellar start by maintaininga perfect record, with thelast two coming back-to-backin a doubleheader on June27 at Manana Community

Park in Pearl City.Although the Wahine Koa

has lost much of their con-nection to Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam through en-listment and change of sta-tion, the team’s competitiveedge is alive and well withAiga Moni and Khaos beingcounted upon its latest vic-tims.Wahine Koa opened the

morning round of gameswith a 14-6 win over AigaMoni and then immediatelyturned around to dispatchKhaos by a score of 6-0.First-year head coach Ma-

rine Staff Sgt. Marques Nel-son said that coming intothis season he was wellaware of the successful pastof the Wahine Koa and is de-termined to keep it going.“The main thing is me not

coming here and trying tochange everything,” saidNelson, who stepped in forGas Turbine System (Me-chanical) 2nd Class JohnLennon. “We just improveon what we already have. Imade some adjustments asfar as what positions peopleare playing and puttingthem in places to be success-ful.”Being in the right place at

the right time seemed to bethe theme to both of theteam’s recent wins but was

especially evident in theshutout victory over Khaos.Two times, Khaos pene-

trated deep into the WahineKoa territory only to be re-buffed by interceptions,which did much to preservethe victory.Army Reservist Staff Sgt.

Merlinda Suka, who pilfereda pass at the Wahine Koaseven-yard line, recorded thefirst pick.The stoppage came after

Wahine Koa took the open-ing drive of the second halfand marched 32 yards oneight plays to take a 6-0 lead.During the drive, Wahine

Koa converted two clutchfourth-down plays with thefinal one going for a scoringtoss of nine yards from quar-terback Aubrey Kiemnec toreceiver Sabrina Gonzalez,who is amilitary spouse.“Basically, we just try to

stay calm,” Gonzalez saidabout her clutch reception.“We just followed the play,listened to coach and QB andeverything worked out.”After the touchdown,

Khaos seemed to respondright away by picking 23yards on the first play fromscrimmage to put the balldown at the Wahine Koaseven.However, like the last

scoring threat, the Wahine

Koa defense came up withanother huge turnoverwhen Michaela Torressnagged a pass whiletiptoeing the backend of the endzone.Torres was one of

the original Sharksback when she wasa hospital corps-man third class inthe Navy.“We did a

great job ofmaking ad-justments,”N e l s o npointed out.“The mainthing isthat we

had acouple of de-

fensive cap-tains to control

our defense.”Gonzalez, who is

playing in hersecond season

with Wahine Koa,said that she believesthat this year’s team hada good chance of makinga repeat for the title.Nelson said he

agrees with Gonzalezand noted even though it’searly in the season, theteam is running on allcylinders.

“As a team, we’re playinggreat together,” Nelsonstated. “The main thing

is not to get too emotionalon the calls andjust persevere.”

Wahine Koa sweep doubleheader to stay undefeated

Hawaii Air National Guard wins Joint Base softball pennant

Dee Hawkins noses the ball forward after making a recep-tion for Wahine Koa. Hawkins is the wife of Lt. j.g. GennaroHawkins, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6).

Tech. Sgt. John Arakaki of Hawaii Air National Guard beats the throw to second base and safelystretches a single into a double.

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CCaammppiinngg aatt HHiicckkaamm HHaarrbboorr aannddMMoovviiee on the Beach will be held fromtoday through Saturday at MWR Out-door Recreation-Hickam Harbor. Themovie (to be determined) will begin at7:30 p.m. July 3. Camping registra-tion is at the Hickam Harbor Marinaand is not required to watch themovie. Camp setup starts at 4 p.m.,and camp breakdown is at 9 a.m. onthe next day. The cost for the site is$30. There is no charge for themovie. FMI: 449-5215.

$$11..5500 MMoonnddaayyss will be held from 5 to9 p.m. July 6 at the bowling center onthe Pearl Harbor side of Joint Base.Bowling games, shoe rental and hotdogs are $1.50 each. FMI: 473-2574.

PP rreesscchhooooll SSttoorryy TTiimmee will

begin at 9 a.m. July 8 at the JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam Library. “Clap, Tap and Drum” will bethe theme for the story time. FMI: 449-8299.

OOnnee--FFiiffttyy WWiilldd WWeeddnneessddaayyss will beheld from 4 to 9 p.m. July 8 at the bowling center on the Hickamside of Joint Base. Bowling games,shoe rental and hot dogs are $1.50 each for patrons withmilitary CAC cards. FMI: 448-9959.

FFrreeee GGoollff CClliinniicc will begin at noon July9 at Navy-Marine Golf Course. Golfpros will offer some tips to helpgolfers improve skills. FMI: 471-0142.

MMoonnggoolliiaann bbaarrbbeeccuuee will be offeredfrom 5:30 to 8 p.m. July 9 on the

lanai of the Historic Hickam Officers’Club. A variety of meats, vegetablesand sauces will be available. Rice,noodles, soup, beverages and fortunecookies are included. FMI: 448-4608

““HHaappppyy BBiirrtthhddaayy,, UUSSAA”” TTeeeenn LLoocckk--iinnwill be held from 7 p.m. July 10 to 7a.m. July 11 at the Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam Teen Center. Therewill be gaming stations, a movie sta-tion, a photo booth, pool tables, ping pong, bowling and food. This event is open to ages 13-18years old. The cost is $25, or $20 with a Food Bank donation. FMI: 448-0418.

WWoommeenn’’ss SSuurrff LLeessssoonnss will begin at 9a.m. July 11 at MWR Outdoor Recre-ation-Hickam Harbor. Participants must be able to swim

without a lifejacket. The cost is $30. The sign-up deadline is July 9. FMI: 449-5215.

KKaayyaakk FFiisshhiinngg will begin at 7 a.m.July 11 at MWR Outdoor Recreation-Hickam Harbor. Participants will betaken to different locations aroundthe island and be able to learn the ba-sics of kayak fishing. The trip in-cludes kayak, fishing gear, bait,transportation and guides. The costis $37. The sign-up deadline is July9. FMI: 449-5215.

LLeeaarrnn ttoo SSuurrff aatt WWhhiittee PPllaaiinnss BBeeaacchhshuttle service will depart at 8 a.m. July 11 from MWR Outdoor Adventure Center-Fleet Store. The class startswith the basics and includes stand-ing, paddling, wave etiquette and gear

selection. Participants must be ableto swim with-out a lifejacket. The costis $40. The sign-up deadline is July 9. FMI: 473-1198.

LLeeaarrnn ttoo SSttaanndd--UUpp PPaaddddlleebbooaarrdd aattHHiicckkaamm HHaarrbboorr classes will begin at9:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. July 12 atHickam Harbor. The cost is $25 foreach session. The sign-up deadline isJuly 10. FMI: 449-5215.

Email: editor@hookelenews.comPhone: (808) 473-2890/2895

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JBPHH Morale, Welfare andRecreation

Thousands of patrons areexpected to gather and cele-brate the nation’s 239thbirthday Saturday at JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Joint Base Morale, Wel-

fare and Recreation will hostthe Fourth of July celebra-tion from 3 to 9 p.m. at WardField. A variety of festivities and

entertainment are planned,including one of the largestfireworks show on the island,to end the night. Presented by Navy Enter-

tainment, headliners Dish-walla, an alternative rockband from Santa Barbara,Calif., and O.A.R. (Of a Revo-lution), will take the stageprior to the fireworks. In ad-dition, Aaron Colton, a streetbike stunt rider, will performa free exhibition and hold anautograph session.Below is a schedule of

events:• 3 p.m., gates open.• 4:30 p.m. performance

and autograph session byAaron Colton, street bikestunt rider.

• 5 p.m., Dishwalla per-forms.• 6:30 p.m. lines for free

activities close. • 6:45 p.m., performance

and autograph session byAaron Colton, street bikestunt rider.• 7:30 p.m., O.A.R. per-

forms. • 9 p.m., fireworks dis-

play. The event will also include

free activities such as a pet-ting zoo, Xpress Train andairbrush tattoos. Xtreme Fun rides and in-

flatables, food and beverageswill be available for pur-chase. A variety of food ven-dors from around the islandwill participate. Patrons canenter for a chance to winprizes from sponsor row, in-cluding the grand prize of aLas Vegas getaway for two,

with airfare, meals and fivenights hotel accommoda-tions. Special restrictionsand guidelines will apply tothis trip. The July 4 car show and

shine will also showcase avariety of vehicles, from do-mestic to import. Entry cate-gories will include classic,import, truck and club vehi-cles.Available parking areas

within walking distance tothe event will be designatedby signage. Organizers advise, for the

safety and security of all pa-trons and to expedite entryinto the event, that it is im-portant to follow the guide-lines listed below:The following items are

not permitted:• Audio and video record-

ing devices and cameras, in-cluding tablets andcomputers, computer andcamera bags.• Purses larger than a clutch bag (see below for di-mensions in permitteditems).• Food and beverages, waterbottles, coolers and thermoses.• All bags including back-packs, briefcases, fannypacks and cinch bags.• Seat cushions, wagons,umbrellas or luggage of any kind.•Weapons and blades. • Pets and animals with theexception of a service ani-mal.• Tents, sun shades and anychairs taller than 32 incheshigh.Permitted items

include:

•Cell phones.• Strollers for infants and/orchildren in attendance and adiaper bag with diapers, in-fant bottles with formula; in-fant and toddler food.• Hand-carried: Ponchos,hats, sunscreen, jackets,blankets, folding chairs notto exceed 32 inches in height(please leave the bag thatyou carry your chair in, outside of the event).• Clutch purse or clutch bagwith or without a handle orstrap, 5 inches height by 7inches wide by 1 inch deep.• Items can be carried in aclear, disposable Ziploc typebag, no larger than quartsize (7 inches by 8 inches).The JBPHH Fourth of

July celebration is open toDepartment of Defense IDcardholders and their spon-sored guests. All items are subject to

search. The gate will have a100 percent ID check. Guests should allow time forsecurity checks at event en-trances. The schedule of events is

subject to change without notice. (For more information,

visit www.greatlifehawaii.com.)

MWR July 4 events to include fireworks, concerts

• July 7, 9 a.m. to 1p.m., 1st Battalion, 3rdMarine Regiment, Mar-ine Corps Base Hawaii.

For more informa-tion, call 433-6699 or433-6148 or email mi-chelle. lele@amedd.army.mil.

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In the aftermath of a massive earthquake in California, a rescue-chopper pilot makes a dangerousjourney across the state in order to rescue his daughter.

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PICNIC ON THE PIERSATURDAY — The Battleship Missouri Memorial willcelebrate Independence Day with its Picnic on the Pier.The public is invited to the event at Pier Foxtrot-5 on FordIsland. It will begin at 6 p.m. and wrap up following a fire-works show over Pearl Harbor, which begins at 9 p.m.Pre-sale tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for childrenages 4-12 and can be purchased online atwww.ussmissouri.org/picnic. Tickets are also available atthe door at $15 for adults and $10 for children.Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be availablefrom the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center to those without baseaccess. FMI: 1-877-644-4896.

BATMAN AND STORM TROOPERSSATURDAY — Batman, Gotham’s villains and StarWars Storm Troopers characters will be in attendancefrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchangefor a meet and greet event with fans. The Storm Trooperswill be on the first floor, while Batman and the Gotham vil-lains will be on the second floor. FMI: 423-3287 or emailStephanie.lau@nexweb.org.

LIBERTY BARBECUE6 — A free barbecue dinner will be held from 5 to 7 p.m.at the Instant Liberty Center for single, active-duty militaryfrom E-1 to E-6 only. The event will include bacon burgers,hot dogs, beverages and snacks. FMI: 473-2583.

O’MALLEY BOULEVARD CONSTRUCTION6 TO 30 — From 1:30 to 8 p.m. daily, construction willbe ongoing on the left-hand outbound lane (nearest theguard post) on O’Malley Boulevard, with traffic controls onO’Malley Boulevard. Traffic will be directed away from theguard post. All personnel should plan accordingly and becautious.

STRESS MANAGEMENT 9, 11 — A stress management class will be held from 8to 11 a.m. June 9 at Military and Family Support Center(MFSC) Pearl Harbor and from 8 to 11 a.m. June 11 atMFSC Wahiawa. This class is designed to help partici-pants learn how stress affects personal and professionallives, how stress can be decreased, and how the stress

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cycle can be interrupted. FMI: www.greatlifehawaii.com or 474-1999.

TEEN LOCK-IN10, 11 — A lock-in event will be held from 7 p.m. July 10to 7 a.m. July 11 at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamTeen Center for ages 13 to 18 years old. The cost is $25 or$20 with a food bank donation. FMI: 448-0418.

AFCEA LUNCHEON14 — An AFCEA Hawaii (Armed Forces Communicationsand Electronics Association) luncheon will be held at FortShafter Hale Ikena Club. The guest speaker is LarryOsborn, president of Pacific Associates Inc. Check-in is at11 a.m. and the buffet is at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $14 formembers who register by 4 p.m. on the Friday before theevent and $17 for all non-members who register by 4 p.m.on the Friday before the event. Walk-ins are welcome on aspace-available basis at a cost of $20. FMI: www.afcea-hawaii.org or 386-7424.

PEARL HARBOR COLORS 16 — The Pearl Harbor Colors ceremony from 7:30 to 8:30a.m. at the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center will have the theme“Navy Youth Outreach programs.” It will recognize militaryprograms such as the U.S. Sea Cadets, JROTC and DrugEducation for Youth, demonstrating the Navy’s commitmentto youth programs.

SAPR TRAINING21, 22, 28 — Base-wide Sexual Assault Prevention andResponse (SAPR) training will be conducted at the HickamMemorial Theater at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. July 21, July 22 and28 at 2 p.m. All military personnel attached to Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam are required to attend one of the fourtraining sessions.

AMELIA EARHART BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION24 — Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor will celebratefamous aviatrix Amelia Earhart’s 118th birthday with a“Happy Birthday, Amelia!” party from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., offer-ing free admission to visitors dressed in period aviationcostumes. Free admission will also apply to accompanyingfamily members. The event will include an all ages “Amelialook-alike” costume contest with judging at 1 p.m. FMI:www.pacificaviationmuseum.org or 441-1000.

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Forest City Hawaii

Admiral Arthur W. Rad-ford High School received afacelift June 24 when morethan 115 Forest City em-ployees spent the day vol-unteering there as part ofthe company’s annual com-munity day. Forest City employees

power washed buildings,removed gum from side-walks, installed an air con-ditioner, moved furniture,and repainted walls, curbs, railings, benches and bas-ketball backboards. Each year during Forest

City’s annual communityday, Forest City donatesthe time and energy of theiremployees from their of-fices across the country as away to give back to their lo-cal communities. This year Forest City

Hawaii selected RadfordHigh School as a volunteeropportunity since this pub-lic school is less than onemile from Pearl Harbor,and a large proportion of itsstudents have a parent inactive-duty military service “Nothing is more impor-

tant to parents than theirchildren, so we were happyto assist a public schoolthat includes so many mili-tary families,” said SusanRidgeway, director of oper-ations for Forest CityHawaii. “I know these families

make great sacrifices insupport of our military andhope that beautifying theirschool will help make

life a bit brighter for theirchildren.” Since 2004, Forest City

has donated thousands ofemployee work-hours eachyear during the company’sannual community day. Although Forest City promotes employee volun-teerism throughout theyear, this is an opportunityfor the company and em-ployees to come together tocomplete major volunteerprojects. Last year, Forest City

Hawaii’s community daywas spent volunteering atthe Battleship MissouriMemorial, the Pacific Avia-tion Museum, and at vari-ous World War II mon-uments around historicFord Island. Previous projects have

included volunteering atthe National MemorialCemetery of the Pacific(Punchbowl), wildlife areas,and other public schools.Forest City Hawaii man-ages 6,884 homes for Navyand Marine Corps housingin communities on Oahuand Kauai.Radford High School was

named after former chair-man of the Joint Chiefs ofStaff, Adm. Arthur W. Rad-ford, who was stationed inHawaii while serving in theU.S. Navy. Admiral Arthur W. Rad-

ford High School was estab-lished in 1957 and now hasannual enrollments of morethan 1,300 students ingrades 9-12. A number ofthese students live in one ofthe Pearl Harbor-Hickammilitary communities man-aged by Forest City.

Forest City employeesgive facelift to Radford

Volunteers from Forest City Residential Management repaint the fencing around Radford High School’s outdoor basketball courts as part of Forest City’s annual community day.

The Navy ExchangeService Command (NEX-COM) released its fiscalyear 2014 audited fin-ancial report , whichshowed a $46.6 millioncontribution to NavyMorale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR). “NEXCOM’s mission is

to provide our customerswith quality goods andservices at a savings andto support Navy qualityof life programs,” saidretired Rear Adm.Robert J. Bianchi, chiefexecutive officer, NEX-COM. “Each year, we con-

tribute 70 percent of ourprof its to MWR to ac-complish that mission.For 2014, we gave Navy MWR $46.6 mil-l ion from our sales .Shopping at the NEX notonly saves our customersmoney, i t also con-tributes to their qualityof life,” he said.Navy MWR uses the

dividends from the NEXin a variety of ways. In-stallations receive partof the funds for specificinstallation level MWRefforts. The remainingfunds are used for MWRcapital projects to im-prove facilities. “Our MWR effort re-

lies on the dividend weget from NEXCOM tocontinue to offer a qual-ity recreation experiencefor Sai lors and theirfamil ies . These fundsare very important inhelping us to upgrade fa-cilities and equipment,as well as support thediverse recreation needsof the military commu-nity that we serve,” saidLorraine Seidel, recre-ation program managerfor Navy InstallationsCommand.NEXCOM operates on

the retail fiscal year cal-endar, which in 2014was Feb. 1, 2014 to Jan.31, 2015.

NEXCOM helps MWR