“Navigator”

January 23, 2015 www.cnic.navy.mil/hawaii www.hookelenews.com Volume 6 Issue 2

Observing MLK DaySee page A-6

Sense of community and fitnessdrives Stroller WarriorsSee page B-3

JBPHH service members read tolocal students in honor of MLKDay See page A-2

Patrol and Reconnaissance WingTwo holds change of commandSee page A-2

Military service members caddiefor pro golfers at Sony OpenSee page B-1

Looking back and ahead toanother busy year in 2015See page A-3

Navy Region HawaiiPublic Affairs

Rear Adm. Rick Snyder, direc-tor, 21st Century Sailor Office,will speak to Sailors and taketheir questions at an all handscall 10:30 a.m. today at BlochArena, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Topics discussed will coversexual assault prevention andresponse, suicide prevention,fitness and nutrition, familyprograms, hazing preven-t ion and drug and alcohol

abuse prevention.Snyder graduated with honors

from Tulane University in May1983, earning a bachelor’s de-gree in management. He wascommissioned in the Navy hav-ing completed the Navy ROTCprogram. In November 1984,Snyder was designated a navalaviator.

Following initial training inthe SH-60B Seahawk helicopter,Snyder served at HelicopterAnti-Submarine Squadron Light(HSL) 43, based in North Island,Calif. Subsequent flying tours in-

cluded duties as an instructor pi-lot at HSL-40 and as a depart-ment head at HSL-46 inMayport, Fla.

Shore tours included atten-dance at the Naval PostgraduateSchool in Monterey, Calif., wherehe earned a master of science de-gree in operations research anda follow-on tour as the Navyanalyst for the Republic of Ko-rea/U.S. Combined Forces Com-mand in Seoul, Korea.

In Washington, D.C., Snyderserved the secretary of defenseas the aviation liaison for pub-

lic affairs and he served as a se-nior fel low at the AtlanticCouncil of the United States.Snyder also was a senior fellowin the Chief of Naval Opera-tions Strategic Studies Group.On the joint staff , Snyderserved in the directorate forstrategy and policy (J5) asdeputy director for joint strate-gic planning, deputy directorfor partnership strategy, and asexecutive assistant to the J5 di-rector.

Snyder served at sea on USSCarl Vinson (CVN 70) as navi-

gator and on USS Bataan (LHD5) as executive officer.

In command, Snyder led theSailors and Marines of HSL-46,HSL-40, Bataan and, most re-cently, Expeditionary StrikeGroup 2.

Personal awards earned bySnyder include the Defense Su-perior Service Medal, Legion ofMerit (two awards), DefenseMeritorious Service Medal,Meritorious Service Medal (fourawards) and the Navy/MarineCorps Commendation Medal(three awards).

Rear Adm. Snyder will speak to Sailors today at Bloch Arena

Story and photo byStaff Sgt.Alexander Martinez

15th Wing Public Affairs

KAPOLEI, Hawaii—More than 45 Airmen fromthe 15th MaintenanceSquadron (MXS) andHawaii Air NationalGuard 154th MXS partici-pated in a crash, damaged,disabled aircraft recovery(CDDAR) exercise Jan. 14at Kalaeloa Airport.

“Every January we

come out here to lift anaircraft, this year beingthe F-4 [Phantom II],” saidMaster Sgt. Ken Doi, CD-DAR program manager.“We have to inflate theairbags and do serviceabil-ity inspections on ourequipment.”

Essentially, the exerciseinvolved placing largeairbags below an F-4 in or-der to lift it off the flight-line. Hoses connected toair compressors pumpedair into the bags, while ca-bles attached to the air-

craft kept it stable duringthe raising and lowering.Maintenance techniciansmanually controlled theair pressure valves andstabilizing cables in syncwith each other to preventthe aircraft from topplingover.

Doi explained that in areal-world situation theairbag method of lifting anaircraft would work in asituation involving a stuckgear or blown tire. Otheroptions are available forthese scenarios, but he

said this method is idealfor causing as little dam-age to the aircraft as possi-ble.

Capt. Kelly Womble,15th MXS MaintenanceFlight commander, saidthe exercise was a perfectexample of total force inte-gration (TFI) with activeduty, Guardsmen andcivilian maintenance tech-nicians working together.

“TFI is the new way ofthe military and it’s greatto see that it’s working,”Womble said. “I’m fortu-

nate to be involved in it.”The process of raising

and lowering the aircrafttook about an hour, not in-cluding equipment setupand teardown.

Doi said the cooperationbetween the participantsmade the process safe andeasy.

“It was all done safely,”Doi said. “When you havea good plan and everybodyfollows it, it works out ev-ery time.”

The CDDAR training ex-ercise, now in its third

year as a 15th and 154thjoint event, also includedtwo Coast Guardsmen andseveral civilian aircraftmaintenance technicians.The training allows partic-ipants to obtain initial orrefresher training and pro-vides an opportunity totest and inspect necessaryCDDAR equipment.

Exercise organizersworked closely with theNaval Air Museum Bar-bers Point, the organiza-tion that owns the F-4used in the training.

15th, 154th MXS participate in aircraft crash recovery exercise

CMSAF visits joint base, shares knowledge with AirmenStory and photo byStaff Sgt.Alexander Martinez

15th Wing Public Affairs

Chief Master Sgt. of theAir Force James Cody vis-ited with Airmen andhosted separate all-callswith junior and seniorenlisted Airmen duringhis visit Jan. 15-16 toJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

Cody’s discussion-styleall-calls allowed for Air-men to openly expresstheir career concerns oropinions.

“I liked how he made it apriority to come and talkto the bottom tier of theenlisted force,” said Air-man 1st Class SaraiCrook, 15th ComptrollerSquadron. “It made himapproachable for Airmenlike me to communicatewith him. It wasn’t just a‘Q and A.’ It was a discus-sion.”

A major topic Codyaddressed during his dis-cussions was the imple-mentation of the newenlisted performance re-port process, which he saidwill take time and effort toget right.

“These are big changes

that require some realwork by leadership and byyou all in order for us toget our heads around whywe’re going in the direc-tion we’re going,” Codysaid.

“We’ll learn along theway, and we’ll make ad-justments on execution. Ithink we’re getting aftereverything that our Air-men are telling us, so I askyou to look at [the process]

in its entirety, look at theend state, and work withus to get where we need tobe,” he said.

Other topics addressedincluded concerns withjoint basing, retention

challenges in critical ca-reer fields, and the AirForce’s ongoing plan tocombat sexual assaults.

“[Sexual assault] is a bigproblem, and it’s a prob-lem we will have to work

at forever,” Cody said. “Wehave to look out for eachother and treat each otherwith dignity and respect.”

Joining Cody on his visitwas his wife, Retired NavyChief Master Sgt. AthenaCody; Chief Master Sgt.Sandra Pfeffer, the firstsergeant special duty ca-reer field manager; andSenior Airman ArifulHaque, one of the 12 out-standing Airmen of 2014.

Cody thanked JBPHHAirmen for what they doand reminded them of theimportant role they play inthe Air Force.

“We are significantly en-gaged globally, more todaythan in the history of ourcountry,” Cody said.“We’re in the longest sus-tained combat operationsand we are the smallestAir Force since 1947.That’s your legacy.

“You serve in a time inour Air Force and ourcountry that is unprece-dented because it’s beingdone with an all-volunteerforce. You should be proudof that, and you should beproud that you are shap-ing our future. It’s impor-tant to know how much weappreciate you and yourfamilies so thanks forwhat you do,” he said.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody shakes hands with Tech. Sgt. Renieka Pepper, professional military educa-tion (PME) instructor, during his visit on Jan. 15 to the Binnicker PME Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Airmen from the 15th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) and Hawaii Air National Guard 154th MXS raise an F-4 Phantom II with airbags during a crash, damaged, disabled aircraft recovery exer-cise Jan. 14, at Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei. The exercise, in its third year as a joint event, was initial and refresher training for maintenance technicians, and an opportunity for a required inspec-tion of the airbag equipment.

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Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs

In honor of Dr. Martin LutherKing Jr. Day, Airmen and Sailorsat Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam read to elementary schoolstudents in the local communityJan. 15.

In keeping with this year’s ob-servance theme, “Remember! Act!Celebrate! A Day on Not a DayOff,” more than 30 volunteersread books which were either bio-graphical in nature or promotedthe principles King famouslystood by.

“I think it is timely to spreadhis message and if we plant thoseseeds now, then it will help ourkids go on to be better citizens,”said Senior Master Sgt. HarveyPhilson, 647th Force SupportSquadron Personnel Flight super-intendent and MLK Day projectchair.

Philson said the event playedwell into King’s message of givingback to the community.

The books, which were eitherchosen by the reader or hand-picked from the school libraries,were age appropriate based on thegrade level. In addition to teach-ing the children about who Kingwas, they also chose books whichfocused on King’s insistence onhaving a tolerant and diverse soci-ety free of bullying and violence.

“Even though Dr. King was notfrom this generation, his princi-ples are still relevant today and ifwe take the time to spread his

message to our children, thenthey will be able to learn abouthim and his legacy and what hestood for,” Philson said. “I believeknowing who he was is important,but I believe knowing what hestood for is even more important,in my opinion.”

Philson said his main objectionfor the event was to educate.

“If we are able to inform ourchildren when they are young and

teach them about respecting eachother and being tolerant whenthey are still on the playground,then those children will grow upwith those same values and I can’tthink of any better time or way toteach them that,” he said.

At the end of each book, the vol-unteers took time to discuss themessage with the students.

Though King is widely honoredfor his work as a civil rights ac-

tivist, Philson said it is importantfor the community to celebrate hislife and achievements together asone group.

“From the start, we wanted tomake sure even the volunteerswere a diverse group of people,”he said. “We wanted to make surewhen they went into the class-rooms the students recognizedyou don’t have to be black to ap-preciate what Dr. King stood for.

His principles apply to people ofall ethnicities.”

1st Lt. Stephen Shaffer, 8th In-telligence Squadron section com-mander and volunteer reader,said he felt a duty to take the timeto educate the children on one ofthe people who paved the way forequality in America.

“I’ve hopefully impressed uponthem that the hard work and sac-rifice of MLK is what helped usget to where we are today,” hesaid. “I wanted to help mentorthis younger generation and hope-fully show them the importance ofequality.”

Shaffer said he was pleasantlysurprised to see just how inter-ested and aware the studentswere on the subject of King andthe civil rights movement and waspleased to see how informed theywere about topics like acceptanceand equality. Shaffer said he at-tributes the heightened aware-ness to the children growing up inmilitary communities and fami-lies where diversity is common-place.

After the reading, the childrenasked many questions regardingthe life and death of King.

“The kids have been really en-gaged today,” said Alyssa Yengo,Hickam Elementary School pro-ject coordinator.

“This may be some of the littleguy’s first exposure to the subject,but they all like learning aboutheroes and were excited to dosomething different. That it wasservice members reading the sto-ries to them made the event evenmore special.”

JBPHH service members read to local students in honor of MLK Day

1st Lt. Stephen Shaffer, 8th Intelligence Squadron section commander, reads “I Have Seen the PromisedLand” to a group of students at Hickam Elementary School in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 15at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Phyllis Keith

624th Regional SupportGroup Public Affairs

The commander of the624th Regional SupportGroup (RSG) and the chiefenlisted manager for the48th Aerial Port Squadronhad a rare opportunity tomeet privately with theAir Force’s top enlistedleader during his visitJan. 16 to Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam(JBPHH).

Chief Master Sgt. of theAir Force James Cody satdown with Col. Maynard“Max” Mendoza, comman-der of the largest AirForce Reserve presence inthe Pacific, and ChiefMaster Sgt. GregoryBoyer, a senior enlistedReservist, at the AlohaConference Center atJBPHH.

Both Mendoza andBoyer said they were im-

pressed that Cody carvedout time during his busytwo-day schedule to meetwith them.

Mendoza gave Cody anoverview of the units hec o m m a n d s — t h r e esquadrons at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam andtwo at Andersen Air ForceBase, Guam—and theircommitment to the totalforce concept through par-ticipation with the 515thAir Mobility OperationsWing in base exercisesand training.

“We’re reducing redun-dancies and completely in-tegrating versus beingco-located,” said Cody.

The total force conceptintegrates Air Force’s ac-tive duty, Air NationalGuard and Air Force Re-serve units, creating amore cost-efficient andculturally cohesive force.

“I appreciate the factthat the components havetheir necessary differencesbut when it comes to capa-

bility, it’s just all aboutAirmen. There’s only oneAir Force,” Cody said.

Mendoza and Boyer said

their number one issuewas manpower, no differ-ent from the active dutyand Guard units who also

had been affected by bud-get cuts and downsizing.Mendoza told Cody aboutthe recent deactivation of

the 624th RSG’s securityforces squadron they hadspent more than threeyears standing up.

“Most of the decisionswe have to make are creat-ing capability, maintain-ing capability for thenation. Given the fact thatwe do not have enough re-sources and we cannot af-ford all the resources wehave, we have to make de-cisions about the ones wehave,” Cody said.

Mendoza and Boyer saidspeaking face-to-face withthe chief master sergeantof the Air Force reinforcedtheir focus on wingman-ship and the mission athand as key to maintain-ing a state of readiness.

“We’ll have to come backat a point when you’redrilling and spend somededicated time with yourAirmen just availing our-selves to them and seeingwhat’s on their mind andwatching them do theirmission,” said Cody.

CMSAF meets Air Force Reserve commander, senior NCO

Col. Maynard “Max” Mendoza, center, commander of the 624th Regional Support Group,shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody after he and Chief MasterSgt. Gregory Boyer, left, chief enlisted manager for the 48th Aerial Port Squadron, met Jan.16 with Cody at the Aloha Conference Center at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to discussthe Air Force Reserve role in total force integration.

Story and photo byMC3 Amber Porter

Patrol Squadron NinePublic Affairs

KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii—Commander Patrol andReconnaissance Wing(CPRW) Two held a changeof command ceremony Jan.16 in hangar 104 at MarineCorps Base Hawaii, Ka-neohe Bay.

Capt. Stephen L.Newlund relieved Capt.Lance G. Scott as command-ing officer of Patrol and Re-connaissance Wing Two.Adm. Harry Harris Jr., com-mander of U.S. Pacific Fleet,was the keynote speaker atthe event.

“From the time he tookcommand, Lance set out tosharpen this already highperformance organizationinto one with a reputationfor aggressiveness andpanache,” said Harris.“Wing Two adjusts tochange on its own, with aweather eye on the futureeven as it focuses on themissions at hand.”

Scott was born in Urbana,Ill. and raised abroad,spending 14 of his first 18years in Germany andJapan. He received a bache-lor of science degree in ma-rine transportation from theU.S. Merchant MarineAcademy at Kings Point anda master of arts in nationalsecurity and strategic stud-ies from the Naval War Col-lege.

He is reporting to thePentagon to work on staff

for the Office of the Chief ofNaval Operations (OPNAV).

Harris lauded Scott’s ac-complishments across theboard in leading Wing Two,including the successfulhosting of the internationalaviation contingent duringRim of the Pacific Exercise(RIMPAC) 2014. Nearly1,500 personnel, 31 mar-itime aircraft and six coun-tries participated in themonth-long Pacific-widebattle response exercise.

“By any standard, underLance’s leadership, theRainbow Fleet performedsuperbly,” said Harris. “Youcan see that most directly inthe achievements of the

squadrons that make up thewing. As CTF-32, Lance ledan operational long-rangeASW Task Force throughan 11-day, high-interest,out of area submarinesearch.

“He played a lead role inRIMPAC 2014, the largestRIMPAC in the exercise’s43-year history. As CTF-172, he led a six-nationcoalition with 31 aircraft,including the first fleet par-ticipation of Canada’s BlockIII upgraded CP-140 Au-rora and our brand new P-8Poseidon,” Harris said.

In recognition of his ac-complishments, Harris pre-sented Scott with the

Legion of Merit Award. Inhis speech, Scott creditedthe Sailors he works withfor where he is today andhis success along the way.

“I am where I am becauseof the proud warriors of thewing,” said Scott. “This staffhas earned the reputationof the best, and that is be-cause of your hard work dayin and day out.

“No leader is successfulunless he or she has a teamof professionals that gen-uinely believe and careabout winning. Our com-munity is blessed with in-credible talent, and WingTwo has the best of the bestleading its men, and

women. You took everychallenge head on andowned our heralded reputa-tion for on-station excel-lence,” Harris said.

“On assumption of com-mand, I challenged you tocontinue our mission of de-livering the finest opera-tional combat ready crewsand weapons systems to ourcommanders, both forwarddeployed and here in [U.S.]3rd Fleet,” said Scott.

“Your collective effortshave met that in spades.We remain a relevant forceand while it is an excitingtime with the P-8 transitionwell underway, you have ledour squadrons to greater

heights and keep pushingthe envelope with the vener-able P-3. We continue to setthe course, owning the skiesto keep our commandersfully informed and poised toexecute bringing the fullweight of a finely honedteam ready to fight,” Scottsaid.

Scott gave his confidencethat CPRW-2 is going tocontinue building on its ex-cellent reputation withNewlund assuming com-mand.

Newlund holds a bachelorof science degree in oceanog-raphy from the UnitedStates Naval Academy anda master of arts degree innational security and strate-gic studies from the NavalWar College. He has loggedmore than 3,000 flight hoursin the P-3C Orion.

His awards include a De-fense Meritorious ServiceMedal, two Meritorious Ser-vice Medals, three Navy andMarine Corps Commenda-tion Medals, and three Navyand Marine Corps Achieve-ment Medals.

Wing Two provides train-ing, standardization and ad-ministrative control for itsfour squadrons who use theP-3C Orion for anti-subma-rine warfare, multi-missioncommand and control, sur-face search and surveillance,overland reconnaissanceand anti-surface warfare. Inaddition, the Rainbow Fleetprovides humanitarian as-sistance, homeland defensepatrols and search and res-cue services for the state ofHawaii.

Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two holds change of command

Capt. Lance G. Scott renders honors while passing through the sideboys as part of the change of command ceremony forPatrol and Reconnaissance Wing (CPRW) Two.

Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.

Commander, Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam

As the first month of theyear, January is a great timeto reflect back on all the goodthings Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam (JBPHH) did in2014, as well as taking apeek ahead to what’s poten-tially on tap for this year.

The year 2014 was aclearly a busy year for thejoint base. In addition to get-ting a new base commander,JBPHH also hosted the Rimof the Pacific (RIMPAC) ex-ercise. As the largest mar-itime exercise in the world,last year’s event did not dis-appoint. In addition to thefirst ever inclusion of theChinese Navy (People’s Lib-eration Army-Navy) vessels,the aircraft carrier RonaldReagan and her embarkedair wing were major playersin the exercise.

The event featured vesselsfrom 22 countries including:Australia, Japan, South Ko-rea, France, and NewZealand. This event kept theJBPHH operations depart-ment busy as they conducted782 harbor movements dur-ing this time.

Who can also forget thetwo hurricanes, Ana andIselle, from last year. Boththreatened JBPHH buteventually both storms even-

tually tracked south andnorth, respectively, awayfrom Oahu. Yet, the poten-tial threat of damagingwinds did force our Air Forceplanes to sortie back tomainland.

In 2014, JBPHH hostedthe “Wings Over the PacificAir Show.” This event alsowelcomed back the Blue An-gels air demonstration teamsince their last show onOahu in 2012. They werethe featured performers inan excellent show that in-cluded performances by theNavy Leap Frogs Parachuteteam, as well as C-17 and F-22 aerial flight demos.

Our outstanding MWRteam was busy as well in2014. They sponsored nu-merous events including: our4th of July concert and fire-

works, Wings over the Pa-cific, “Cooks in the Valley”Veterans Day steak meal,and the annual FreedomTower Lighting.

The year 2014 closed outwith ceremonies supportinga new PACAF commanderand a great makahiki festi-val with our communitypartners at Hickam Beach;welcomed USS John PaulJones, USS Preble and USSMississippi to their new

homeport; supported an out-standing Dec. 7 ceremony;and the annual visit by thecommander-in-chief.

Although not a RIMPACyear, 2015 looks to be busyas well. In the near future,JBPHH expects to hostchange of command cere-monies for Commander, U.S.Pacific Fleet; Commander,U.S. Pacific Command; and,later this summer, Comman-der, Navy Region Hawaii.

This summer JBPHH willalso get a new deputy com-mander as Col. Kirkendallrotates to his new assign-ment.

There will also be physicalchanges on and off the baseas we expect the restaurantsSchooners, Seven Palms andJ.R. Rockers to be renamedas they transition to newownership.

Off but near the base, weexpect to see more construc-

tion on Kam Highway as theHonolulu Authority forRapid Transportation(HART) project continues tomake progress toward itseventual completion in theyears to come.

In 2015, your JBPHHteam of dedicated profession-als will continue to focus onsafety, security and qualityof service to make this yearas good or better as the last.

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Commander,Navy Region Hawaii

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Chief of StaffCapt. Mark Manfredi

Commander, Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam

Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.

Deputy CommanderCol. David Kirkendall

Chief Staff OfficerCapt. Douglas Holderman

Photo courtesy of the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports DivisionThis photo shows the progress of construction at Hickam Field as viewed from Pearl Harbor on Jan. 25, 1939 (76years ago this week). Construction of Hickam Field began in 1935. Four aircraft and 12 men moved from Luke Fieldto Hickam in 1937, living in a tent city while construction continued.

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“I love to stay physically active by run-ning. This beautiful Hawaii weatherleaves no excuses for not to run. I alsotake advantage of the excellent cardioequipment offered at the Hickam gym

along with strength training at home. I stay activebecause I have a family history filled with strokes, heartattacks and now diabetes. Obesity kills and it’s not get-ting me if I can help it.”

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“I stay physically active by utilizing thebase gym. I like to work out four to fivetimes a week, mixing up my exercisesas much as possible. I work out notonly because it is required by Air Force

standards to stay physically fit, but because I want tolive a healthy life.”

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“I find new exercises and activities to dowith friends. We keep each other moti-vated and share our workout ideas withone another. I stay active so that I canbe as healthy as I can for as long as Ican and to encourage others to do thesame.”

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Commentary

Looking back and ahead to another busy year in 2015

Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr.

Dan DuBois

JBPHH Emergency Manager

With the new year, it is importantto resolve to be ready for emergen-cies. Prepare yourself and your fam-ily for emergencies. Remember — beinformed, have a plan, make a kit.

The year 2014 brought severalclose calls with emergencies, such asa tsunami alert in April from theChile earthquake, destructiveweather from Tropical Storm Isellein August and Hurricane Ana in Oc-tober. Oahu escaped with minimaldamage from Ana and Iselle.

Get back to basics, review or makea family emergency plan and stockyour kit with essential items thatyou need.

Don’t know where to start? Thereare several sites to help you.

For example, you can visit ReadyNavy www.ready.navy.mil, BeReady Air Force www.beready.af.mil and FEMA’s Ready.Gov.

In addition, if you go to the BeReady Air Force site or the FEMReeady.Gov site, there are appsfor your iPhone or Android smartphone to walk you through thepreparedness process.

Another tool for you is the 2015

National Preparedness Calendarthat you can download fromReady.Gov to help you preparethrough the year.

In the coming months, jointbase emergency management willcontinue to provide informationthrough multiple venues to helpyou be better prepared.

June 1 is the kickoff of the an-nual hurricane season that runsthrough Nov. 30.

So start with the basics and usethe websites to prepare your fam-ily and remember the three thingsyou need to know: to be informed,have a plan and make a kit.

Commentary

Resolve to be ready for emergencies

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Shannon RenfroeUSS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams in close formation as one of 42 ships and submarines representing 22 countriesduring Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014.

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Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs

A battlefield acupunctureclinic (BFA) is scheduled toopen at the 15th MedicalGroup (15th MDG) in March.

In preparation for theopening of the clinic, battle-field acupuncture trainingclasses have begun at theMDG.

Maj. Katie Crowder, 15thMDG Family Health Clinicmedical director and traininginstructor, said the newclinic will offer patients alow-cost alternative to painmanagement.

“Acupuncture is such avaluable way to treat pain,”she said. “It’s quick, easy andeffective.”

Crowder said the treat-ment works much the sameas traditional acupunctureby stimulating the flow of en-ergy to promote healing andthe release of endorphinsthough the procedures arenoticeably different.

For battlefield acupunc-ture, up to five gold semi-permanent needles areplaced into each ear. Theneedles remain in the earuntil they naturally dis-lodge, which takes approxi-mately four to five days.

During wear of the nee-

dles, patients can continuewith regular activities in-cluding rigorous exercisingand swimming. The goldneedles are also suitablefor wear in uniform.

Crowder said the proce-dure takes only 10 to 15minutes to complete withmost patients experiencing

near immediate pain relief.“There is mild discom-

fort when the needles areplaced, but patients lovehow quickly and well itworks with very limited, ifany, side effects,” she said.

The clinic will be opento anyone enrolled at theHickam Clinic with pain

that has already been di-agnosed. At approxi-mately $5 a treatment,Crowder said the clinicwill also help save the15th MDG money thatmight otherwise be spenton other treatment meth-ods.

“This particular form of

acupuncture has a highsuccess rate in treating mi-graines and musculoskele-tal pains, and is a greatalternative or adjunct forpain medication, physicaltherapy and surgery,” shesaid.

To prepare for the open-ing of the new clinic, Crow-der is actively trainingproviders on the proce-dure.

During the class, partici-pants were educated onthe history and purpose ofthe procedure, as well asthe proper application ofthe needles. The partici-pants were also able to re-ceive hands-on trainingand witness firsthand theimmediate effects of theprocedure.

Maj. Samantha Chuplis,a 535th Airlift Squadronflight surgeon, volunteeredas a test subject during theclass and credits the proce-dure with instant pain re-lief for chronic pain in herfeet.

“This is the least amountof pain I’ve been in, in twoyears,” she said after hav-ing Crowder demonstratethe application on her dur-ing the training.

Chuplis recommendsthat patients who may beunsure or disbelieving ofthe effectiveness of the pro-

cedure to be open minded.“I’d say if anyone has

any doubts and if they arewilling, to try and see howit works for them,” shesaid.

Capt. Susan Berganio, a15th MDG family nursepractitioner, was also inattendance and said shealso believes in the bene-fits of acupuncture.

“The day I attended myfirst acupuncture trainingclass, I showed up to theclass nauseated,” she said.“During the demonstra-tion, as soon as one needlewas placed, my nausea instantly went away and I felt better, so that’s been my experience withacupuncture.”

Berganio said as aprovider, she would recom-mend acupuncture to herpatients.

“We’re trying not to havepeople be so medication de-pendent and this is one ofthose ways, and it’s simple,easy and the benefits aresometimes instant withminimal side effects,” shesaid.

The BFA will be opentwo days a month on a re-ferral only basis. For moreinformation or a referral tothe battlefield acupunctureclinic, contact your medicalprovider.

15th MDG set to open battlefield acupuncture clinic

Maj. Katie Crowder, 15th Medical Group Family Health Clinic medical director, demonstratesthe correct technique for battlefield acupuncture on Maj. Samantha Chuplis, 535th AirliftSquadron flight surgeon, during a refresher course for battlefield acupuncture held Jan. 15at the 15th MDG at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Story and photo byMC1 Steven Khor

Submarine Force PacificPublic Affairs

A special bell-tolling cere-mony was held Jan. 14 at theSubmarine Base Chapel atJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in memory of bothsubmariners and sub-marines lost in the month ofJanuary during World WarII.

Submariners past and pre-sent gathered to honor andremember those sacrifices forthe nation. The event wassponsored by the SubmarineVeterans, Bowfin-based andthe chaplain’s office at Com-mander Submarine Force,U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUB-PAC).

Lt. Bill Gritton, chaplainfrom Naval Submarine Sup-port Command, said the im-portance of the ceremony isthe remembrance of whatthe submarine force hasdone in the past and whatthey are still doing today.

“The idea is to remind peo-ple of the interconnectednessof the submarine force,” saidGritton. “It is to remind peo-ple that the submarinelegacy has extended back to1900 and to remember thesacrifices that individualshave made during that timeperiod.”

The bell-tolling ceremonyis held every month to honorand pay respects to the 52submarines and crews lostduring the war.

The month of Januaryhonored five submarines and

their crews that were lost aswell as 10 Sailors who werelost although the sub-marines themselves made ithome.

Pictures of the submarinesand their crews were dis-played on a large screen asSailors spoke of accomplish-ments and sacrifices.

One submarine in particu-lar honored at the event wasUSS Argonaut (SS 166).

A V-class submarine, Arg-onaut was the largest sub-marine built until thenuclear era. A mine layerand troop transport, it was

launched on Oct. 10, 1927.While engaging a Japaneseconvoy, it was sunk by directfire and depth charges fromJapanese destroyers. Thesinking of Argonaut and itscrew of 102 personnel wasreported as the worst loss oflife for a wartime submarine.

The bell that hangs in thesteeple of the SubmarineBase Chapel, and tolled inremembrance for the falleneach month, was donatedfrom the crew of USS Arg-onaut right before its last pa-trol, from which it neverreturned.

Following the ceremony,submarine veterans and ac-tive-duty personnel reflectedupon the event.

“Everything that we do inthe submarine force hasbeen built on the backs of theSailors that we have lost,”said COMSUBPAC’s ForceMaster Chief Russ Mason, anative of Mears, Mich.“There is nothing in the sub-marine force that was notwritten in blood. For us tocome here to honor them is asmall price to pay to remem-ber these Sailors and theirsacrifices.”

Mason has seen his shareof Sailors lost during his ca-reer and believes events likebell-tolling ceremonies helpshow that Sailors past andpresent acknowledge theirsacrifice and honor them.

“It is personal to me and Ithink it is personal to eachone of us,” added Mason.“They know someone orknow of someone that wehave lost, so we want to re-member them and honorthem.”

Retired submariner, Lt.Cmdr. Paul Jurcsak of theU.S. Submarine Vets, Inc.,

Bowfin-based, and a nativeof New York, believes thebell-tolling ceremonies helpattendees remember andshare the proud tradition ofthe U.S. submarine force.

“We all leave here with adeep sense of pride of being apart of probably the greatestsubmarine force that theworld has ever known,” saidJurcsak. “It’s our pleasure tohonor the memory of thosegreat Sailors and it is fittingthat we continue this tradi-tion.”

Jurcsak recounted his ex-perience losing a fellow ship-mate while he served onactive duty and said he wasdevastated.

“We are all brothers, andwe feel a deep sense of losswhenever someone leavesus,” added Jurcsak.

Operations Specialist 1stClass Steven Warden, as-signed to Task Force 34, wasa presenter at the event andsaid he believed the tolling ofthe bells was even more in-spiring for him because he isfrom a different naval com-munity.

“Being from the surfaceNavy, we are not as knowl-edgeable of the subsurfacecommunity and the dangersthat come with it,” said War-den, originally from Vinita,Okla.

Warden said he believesthat submariners have thatconstant risk of not beingable to surface. Some willsurface, and some will not.

“For those who did notsurface, we should all standand support them,” saidWarner.

Bell tolling ceremony honors lost submariners

Veterans from the United States Submarine Vets, Inc., Bowfin-based, and Sailors from Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet,attend a monthly bell tolling ceremony at the submarine memorial chapel at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 14. Themonthly event honors submarines and crews lost at sea.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander MartinezAirmen from the 15th Maintenance Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard154th MXS and maintenance Coast Guardsmen install a cable into a griphoist during a crash, damaged, disabled aircraft recovery exercise Jan. 14,at Kalaeloa Airport in Kapolei. The grip hoist was used to stabilize an F-4Phantom II that was raised off the ground with airbags as a part of the annu-al training exercise.

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody speaks with Airmen during an all-call held Jan. 15 inMemorial Theater at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Cody shared Air Force leadership knowledgeduring discussions with junior and senior enlisted Airmen and met with leadership groups andAirmen in their work areas during his two-day visit.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez

Airmen from the 15th MaintenanceSquadron and Hawaii Air NationalGuard 154th MXS prepare airbags andcontrol consoles in preparation toraise an F-4 Phantom II during a crash,damaged, disabled aircraft recoveryexercise Jan. 14, at Kalaeloa Airport inKapolei.

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander Martinez

Senior Chief Machinist’s Mate NephiLudwig gives ROK chaplains a tour Jan.14 of the central control station onUSS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93). (See storyand additional photo on page A-6.)

U.S. Navy photo by PS2 Dominica Humphries

U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Steven KhorChief Fire Control Technician Joseph Engro, left, and Operations Specialist 1st Class StevenWarden, both stationed with Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, present at a monthly bell tollingceremony held Jan. 14 in the Submarine Memorial Chapel at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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Ensign Caleb Robinson

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG93) Public Affairs

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG93) hosted two chaplainsfrom the ROK Navy for aship tour Jan. 14. The visitgave them an insight intothe surface community ofthe United States Navy.

The Chaplain Corps in the U.S. Navy has the guiding mission, “to inspire hope and streng-then spiritual well-beingthrough the delivery andcoordination of effective re-ligious ministry at sea andashore.”

Although Chung-Hoondoes not have a chaplainpermanently attached,Chaplain Carl Muehler,Destroyer Squadron 31chaplain, frequently goesto sea with Chung-Hoonand other ships on the wa-

terfront. In doing this, heis able to fulfill the missionthat guides his communityin their day-to-day servicewithin the U.S. Navy

The ROK chaplains werevisiting Hawaii in supportof a Marine Corps exercisebut wanted to take time toconverse with Muehler andgain perspective on whatlife is like being stationedon a ship in the U.S. Navy.Topics of discussion in-cluded the type of supportthat chaplains provide toships and the comparisonof perspectives on theirunique role within theirrespective militaries.

President Obama said ofthe U.S. alliance with theROK in April 2014, “Thisalliance is special, forgedon the battlefield. It hasbeen fortified by the com-mon values and mutual in-terest and mutual respectof our peoples,” President

Obama said in April 2014about the U.S. alliancewith the ROK.

Chung-Hoon works tobolster this critical al-liance as it is strengthenednot only through nationalactions but through simpleacts such as the sharing ofperspectives and ideals onservice.

“It was a unique oppor-tunity for Chung-Hoon toprovide this tour to agroup of individuals whodo so much for the well-be-ing of the sailors of theircountries. The supportthat the chaplains providewill be an invaluable assetas the schedule ramps upand deployment ap-proaches,” said Cmdr.Ryan Collins, commandingofficer of Chung-Hoon.

USS Chung-Hoon willcontinue through the basictraining phase in prepara-tion for deployment.

USS Chung-Hoon hosts ROK chaplains

U.S. Navy photo by PS2 Dominica HumphriesAn ROK chaplain takes the watch at the ship's control console during a tour Jan. 14 of theUSS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93).

Observing MLK Day

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Johans ChavarroService members attend a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance event at SharkeyTheater, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The event was hosted in commemoration ofMartin Luther King Day and allowed those in attendance a chance to honor and reflecton the sacrifices Martin Luther King Jr. made in support of equal rights.

U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Johans ChavarroSailors attend a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. observance luncheon at Silver Dolphin Bistro,Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

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Story and photos byStaff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal

Defense Media Activity Hawaii

HONOLULU — Military families attended the SonyOpen in Hawaii as part of the Birdies for the Brave mili-tary appreciation program from Jan. 15 to Jan. 19.Thirty service members caddied for professional golfers

during the Official Pro-Am Tournament held Jan. 14 aspart of the Birdies for the Brave Military Caddie Programat the Waialae Country Club.The program provided U.S. active duty service mem-

bers from across the island of Oahu and all five militarybranches the chance to caddie for PGA Tour players forone hole during the Official Pro-Am Tournament.U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Casey Ward, assigned to the

3rd Marine Regiment, used the volunteer opportunity tonot only spend one-on-one time with pro golfers but alsoto contribute and better the event."Golfing has always been something I enjoy doing on

my off time and being able to come out here and spendtime with professional golfers, some of whom are in thegolf hall of fame, is a phenomenal experience,” Ward said.“Any opportunity where we can come out, contribute andgive back is something we will always take the opportu-nity to do."Ward sees the military caddie program as a unique

chance for the U.S. Armed Forces and is humbled to vol-unteer.

“I think it is more of a product of opportunity that youcan come out here and participate in these kinds ofevents,” Ward said. “I'm very honored and blessed to havethe privilege to do this because not everybody does.”Paul Goydos, professional golfer and winner of the Sony

Open in 2007, took time to meet with service membersand veterans at the Birdies for the Brave military appre-ciation tent during the Sony Open."These are heroes,” Goydos said. “The real heroes at the

Waialae Country Club at the Sony Open are sitting in thistent, not playing on the golf course. They are inspirationalto me. These are people that have something in them thatI obviously don't. For them to go out and do the thingsthat they do, I come out here to inspire myself. These aregood people."The 2015 Sony Open marks the seventh year the

Birdies for the Brave teamed with military service mem-bers during PGA Tour events across the United States.“Active duty service members are invited by the PGA

and the Friends of the Sony Charities to participate in theevent by caddying for a pro on the 18th fairway,” saidMike Connolly, Pasha Group Ocean Services RelocationServices vice president. He explained how the 30 militarymembers selected participated during the Pro-Am.“They will literally relieve the normal caddie of his bag

and act as a real caddie for that 18th hole. This is just awonderful opportunity for us to give something back aswell and thank people for their service,” Connolly said.

Military service members caddie for pro golfers at Sony Open

U.S. Navy Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Scott Torres, Fleet Intel Activity, caddies for Kyung-JuChoi, professional golfer, at the 18th hole during The Sony Open in Hawaii Official Pro-AmTournament Jan. 14 at the Waialae Country Club.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Robert Rioux (center), 3rd Marine Regiment motor transport oper-ator, caddies for Brian Harman (left), professional golfer.

U.S. Military service members caddie for professional golfers at the 18th hole during theSony Open in Hawaii Official Pro-Am Tournament at the Waialae Country Club Jan. 14.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Javier Marcano, right, Marine AviationLogistics Squadron hazardous material coordinator, caddiesfor Matt Kuchar center, professional golfer.

U.S. military service members watch Vijay Singh, professional golfer, tee off at the 18th hole.

January 23, 2015 Ho‘okele B-2

Story and photos byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

After four months of hardwood wars, two teamsemerged as champions in the Hawaii Air National Guard(HIANG) Intramural Basketball League.In an exciting doubleheader, Pookela defeated C17

Maintenance Group (C17 MXG), 44-33, to win the mas-ter’s division (ages 35 and up) championship, and 169thAir Defense System went to overtime to beat 15th AircraftMaintenance Squadron (15 AMXS) Weapons, 39-37, forthe open championship at Hickam Fitness Center, JointBase Pearl Harbor-Hickam.During the master’s showdown, Pookela fell behind

early in the game, but midway through the first half, theteam picked up its first lead when Capt. Barry Bicoy sanka long-range trey for an 11-10 advantage.Later, with the game tied at 16-16, Sgt. Marvin Isidro

connected on a three-pointer to put Pookela back out infront at 19-16 before going on to take a 24-19 lead intohalftime.With momentum on their side going into the half,

Pookela continued to push the action in the second half onthe hot shooting of Tech. Sgt. William Chang.Chang, who scored four points in the first half, found

his range coming out of the break and popped in ninepoints mostly on jumpers from the perimeter.On the first possession in the second half, Chang calmly

grabbed a pass just outside the arch and tossed in a per-fect rainbow for three and a 27-19 advantage.A minute later, Bicoy gave his team its first double-

digit lead at 29-19 on jumper from outside.A free throw by C17 MXG Master Sgt. Chris Adams fi-

nally broke the run, but the tough inside defense and theshooting of Chang, Bicoy and Isidro kept Pookela incharge and on their way to the title.Chang said that a switch in strategy was the main rea-

son why Pookela was able to pull away in the second half.In the first half, the inside play of Adams and Tech. Sgt.

Paul Kalama was able to keep C17 MXG in the game.Chang said that Pookela was able to neutralize the duo

by passing the ball around and being quicker.“That was the game plan in the second half,” Chang

said. “They (Adams and Kalama) were hurting us, but wemade the adjustment.”In the nightcap, things really started to heat up as the

169th ADS and Weapons went back and forth in athrilling matchup that had everyone on the edge of theirseats.At first, it appeared that 169th ADS was going to walk

away with an easy win by building up a nine point, 19-10,lead at halftime.However, Weapons got out to a hot start in the second

half and quickly turned the would-be rout into a game.Fresh out of halftime, Weapons opened the second half

on back-to-back treys by Staff Sgt. Donovan Olmos andAirman 1st Class Joe Nishimura to cut the lead down to

three at 19-16.Weapons finally tied the score at 21-21 on a three-

pointer by Staff Sgt. Gabriel Lanai and then took theirfirst lead of the game on another trey by Olmos with 10:39remaining in regulation time.The lead changed five times during the rest of regula-

tion before ending in a deadlock at 37-37.In the two-minute overtime period, Weapons got the

ball and was playing for the final shot when a turnover atmidcourt handed the ball to the 169th ADS with 41 sec-onds on the clock.As time ticked away, Senior Airman Shae Bryan Sylva

took a pass at the top of the key and nailed the jumper at

the buzzer for the win.Sylva said that as soon as he let it go from his hand, he

knew the ball was going down.“It felt good,’ he said. “I was just looking to get open and

when I got the ball I just shot it.”Olmos, who led Weapons to the comeback in the second

half, connected on four of the team’s seven three-pointers.He said that the plan was to hold the ball for the final

shot, but it didn’t work out.“Unfortunately, we just turned over the ball,” Olmos

said. “It was miscommunication. It happens. We had achance to stop them on defense, but they made a greatshot.”

Pookela and Air Defense System earn hoop titles

Tech. Sgt. Stephen Lorenzo goes up for a shot over thedefense of Staff Sgt. Donovan Olmos. Lorenzo and his team-mates on 169th Air Defense System won the open divisionbasketball title in the HIANG Intramural Basketball League.

Tech. Sgt. William Chang goes up for two of his 13 points tohelp Pookela win the master’s division championship of theHIANG Intramural Basketball League.

Benny, a Hawaiian monk seal, was re-turned to the ocean Jan. 16 after recuper-ating from surgery by veterinarians thatsaved his life. On Dec. 30, volunteershelped search for Benny who was rescuedat White Plains Beach and taken to theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Ad-

ministration’s Ford Island facility. An in-ternal scan showed that a hook, monofila-ment and lead were stuck in its stomach.After a three-hour surgery to remove theforeign objects, Benny recuperated at thefacility before being released back into thewild.

Monk seal returned to water after surgery

647th Force Support Squadron

The Mokulele Flight Kitchen has col-located with the Hale Aina Dining Fa-cility. The new Mokulele Flight Kitchentelephone order number will be 449-1666. The new meal pick-up locationwill be in the rear of building 1860(across Kuntz Street from 24-hr AAFESGas Station/Shoppette).The flight kitchen will remain a 24/7

operation and continue to serve all cur-rent customers.Additional patrons, including mili-

tary shift workers and essential stationmessing meal card members will nowbe able to use the flight kitchen asflight line access will no longer be re-quired.

Members authorized to eat at theHale Aina Dining Facility andMokulele Flight Kitchen include:• Enlisted members on a meal card.• Enlisted members receiving basic

allowance for subsistence.• Active duty officers.• Temporary duty personnel (officers,

enlisted and civilians) directed to dineat the dining facility on stated orders.• Authorized Guardsmen and Re-

servists on unit training assembly drillsand inactive duty for training orders.• Spouses and family members ac-

companied by the military member.• Authorized special groups and or-

ganizations.

Mokulele Flight Kitchen, HaleAina Dining Facility collocate

January is National Blood Donor Month, and Tripler Army Medical Center BloodDonor Center has updated its schedule of upcoming blood drives as part of the ArmedServices Blood Donor Program (ASBP).• Jan. 26, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., oceanside lobby entrance, Tripler Army MedicalCenter.• Jan. 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., NEX, Tripler Army Medical Center.• Jan. 28, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., blood donor center, Tripler Army Medical Center.• Jan. 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Makalapa Clinic, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

For more information, call 433-6699 or 433-6148 or email michelle.lele@amedd.army.mil or check the website www.militaryblood.dod.mil.

Blood drive schedule updated

Photo courtesy of Barbara Billand, monk seal responder volunteer

January 23, 2015 Ho‘okele B-3

Story and photos byRandy Dela Cruz

Sports Editor, Ho‘okele

Finding a place to blend in can be a difficult task whenyou are constantly moving from one base to another.The endeavor can be even more daunting if you’re a

mom with a newborn baby or even with one on the way.The situation is no different at Joint Base Pearl Har-

bor-Hickam, but Kate Laing is the chapter coordinator ofa unique program that reaches out to moms and theiryoungsters to form an on-base community that will makethem feel at home.Stroller Warriors is a free club that puts kids on wheels

with their moms providing the muscle in a multifacetedexercise program that gives support, camaraderie and asense of community.Founded in 2010 by military spouse Stephanie Ger-

aghty, the program has grown to include 18 chaptersaround the world, with Hawaii, under the leadership ofLaing, entering two years ago.“I launched the club in 2013,” she said. “I was a member

in Louisiana and when we got orders to permanantchange of station here, I wanted to bring the club with mebecause I feel really passionate about it.”Laing added that while exercise and wellness is a major

theme in Stroller Warriors, the club goes far beyond aworkout.“It’s a community and I wanted to create a community

where moms can get together with their kids,” Laingstated. “We run, which is what brings us together, butwe’re a support network. It’s a way for spouses to be ableto have a platform to build a community. The friendshipsthat form out of this are long lasting.”Toni McNulty, an Army spouse, was part of the original

group that started off two years ago and is still goingstrong today.From the very first meeting, she said that she was

hooked by the workout and warm welcome she receivedfrom everyone there.“At the time I had just moved to the islands and figured

I had to do something because I had two boys (ages 1 and

4),” McNulty shared. “I just came to work out. Iwas really nervous, but it was really supportive.”Laing said that on any given day, the work-

outs, which includes a 20-minute run and 15-minute strength training that focuses on yourbody’s core, welcomes anywhere from 30-40 run-ners.Workouts are geared to everyone’s fitness

level, so no one is pushed beyond their means.

“It’s encouraging at all levels,” said Megan Seeley, aMarine spouse. “The experienced ones encourage the be-ginners. We’ve all been there, so it takes encouragement.”For those who want to be challenged, the club has sev-

eral options, including the Couch to 5K (C25K), whichprogressively takes a newbie on a nine-week programwith the goal of finishing a 5K (3.1 miles) run.Allison Chance, a Navy spouse, arrived at JPBHH last

year and joined Stroller Warriors while she was threemonths pregnant.Although Chance admitted that she wasn’t a runner,

she took the C25K challenge and completed the task whileshe was 26 weeks pregnant with her daughter Charlotte.“This group just kind of motivates you,” Chance pointed

out. “It’s been fun for me. My daughter was born in Julyand now she comes along with me.”

Besides spending time pounding the pave-ment together, Laing said that membersbond through other ways, such as providingcommunity outreach to several charities.

“We always give back,” she said. “Weget so much as spouses. The military re-ally provides well for us and so wereach out and do for others. We sup-port (Tripler) Fisher House and held a5K for breast cancer awareness.”Like Laing, who is helping spread

the word about Stroller Warriors,other members are also determinedto take their new-found communityeverywhere they go.“We are worldwide now,” McNulty

said. “So wherever we move, we(Stroller Warriors) will be there.”Stroller Warriors meets at JBPHH

every Tuesday at 9 a.m. and at Ma-rine Corps Base Hawaii on Thursdayat the same time.For more information, visit

Stroller Warriors @ Pearl Harboron Facebook or email Laing atstrollerwarriorspearlharbor@gmail.com.

Sense of community and fitness drives Stroller Warriors

Beginning Jan. 26, the Honolulu Au-thority for Rapid Transportation (HART)will begin work on Kamehameha Highwaynear Makalapa Gate and Radford Drivenext to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.The work will include single lane closuresin the eastbound direction.Drivers will experience staggered single

lane closures along Kamehameha High-way in the eastbound direction for poleand camera installations and intermittentclosures of the right lane exiting MakalapaGate heading east.Right turns onto Kamehameha High-

way will be controlled from the center laneby Honolulu Police Department officers.HART began roadwork on the Airport

Section Utilities Project along Kame-hameha Highway on Jan. 5. Work nearRadford Drive includes staggered singlelane closures in the westbound directionfor potholing and utility probing. Con-struction work takes place from 8:30 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. Motorists should followposted speed limits and other signs in theconstruction areas.Contractor Nan Inc. is working closely

with HART to provide weekly traffic up-dates.For more information and traffic up-

dates for all impacted areas relating torail, visit HART's website, www.honolulutransit.org.

HART utilities work near MakalapaGate, Radford Drive to begin Jan. 26Battleship Missouri

Memorial Association

History will come to lifefrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan.31 at the Battleship Mis-souri Memorial during aday of festivities for visitorsof all ages to participate inLiving History Day.Guests of the Battleship

Missouri Memorial at FordIsland, Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam will seeand experience first-hand avariety of historical ex-hibits and activities de-signed to be entertainingand educational, including:•Displays of military ve-

hicles, memorabilia andweaponry.•Access to tour special

areas of the Battleship Mis-souri, including the cap-tain’s cabin and the radioroom.•Military musical bands.•Oral history presenta-

tions.•Re-enactors in histori-

cal period dress and cos-tumes.•Static displays from ac-

tive-duty military units.•A vintage aircraft fly-

over.Admission is free for ka-

maaina (Hawaii residents),members of the armedforces and Mighty Momembers with valid I.D.The event is open to thepublic. Guests can visit thePearl Harbor Visitor Cen-ter to get tickets on the dayof the event.Complimentary round-

trip shuttle service for the

event will be offered fromthe Pearl Harbor VisitorCenter beginning at 8 a.m.for those without base ac-cess.Since opening in January

1999, the Battleship Mis-souri Memorial has at-tracted more than 6 millionvisitors from around theworld with a tour showcas-ing the USS Missouri’sunique place in history.Located a mere ship’s

length from the USS Ari-

zona Memorial, the MightyMo completes a historicalvisitor experience that be-gins with the “day of in-famy” and sinking of theUSS Arizona in Pearl Har-bor on Dec. 7, 1941, andends with Imperial Japan’ssurrender aboard the USSMissouri in Tokyo Bay onSept. 2, 1945.For more information,

call (toll-free) 1-877-644-4896 or visit USSMis-souri.org.

‘Mighty Mo’ to host living history

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TT..GG..II..FF.. will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m.today on the lanai at J.R. Rockers SportsCafe. This after-work social event with a buf-fet, half-price pupus, music and prizes is freefor Air Force Club members and $9.99 fornon-members. FMI: 448-2271.

TThhee 22001155 NNeeww YYeeaarr’’ss LLoocckk--IInn for youth ages13 to 18 years old will begin at 7 p.m. todayto 7 a.m. Saturday at the teen center.Attendees can celebrate National Pie Monthwhile enjoying games, snacks and prizes.The cost is $25 or $20 with a canned fooddonation. FMI: 448-0418.

FFrreeee GGoollff CClliinniicc will begin at 9 a.m. Saturdayat Mamala Bay Golf Course. FMI: 449-2304.Fitness Challenge 2015 will be offered from9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at JBPHH FitnessCenter. Patrons will be able to sample a vari-ety of fitness classes, including kickboxing,yoga and Shimmy Fitness. This free workoutsession is open to all eligible patrons. FMI:471 2019.

WWoooodd SShhoopp SSaaffeettyy class will be held from4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the HickamArts & Crafts Center. Students will be able tolearn the proper and safe use of the toolsand equipment in the wood hobby shop.Upon completion, participants will be issueda safety certification card enabling them touse the shop tools and equipment and to goon to more advanced woodworking classes.The cost is $20. FMI: 448-9907.

MMoonnddaayy NNiigghhtt KKiidd’’ss NNiigghhtt will be held from5 to 9 p.m. Jan. 26 at Sam Choy’s IslandStyle Seafood Grille. Children ages 12 yearsand younger can obtain a free kid’s mealwith the purchase of an adult entree. A

bounce house will be available for childrenfrom 5 to 7 p.m. FMI: 422-3002.

““OOnn LLooccaattiioonn”” PPhhoottooggrraapphhyy WWoorrkksshhoopp:: Introto Studio Lighting/Poses will be held from 6to 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Hickam Arts & CraftsCenter. Students will be able to gain experi-ence and practice in photographing a varietyof subjects under various lighting conditions.Tuition is $25. FMI: 448-9907.

BBeeggiinnnniinngg GGllaassss FFuussiinngg ccllaassss will be heldfrom 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. every Tuesday fromJan. 27 through Feb. 17 at the Hickam Arts& Crafts Center. Students will learn how tocut and fuse sheet glass and other tech-niques. Tuition is $75. FMI: 448-9907.

PPrreesscchhooooll SSttoorryy TTiimmee will begin at 9 a.m.Jan. 28 at the base library. The theme of thisfree program is “Hats, Caps and Bonnets.”FMI: 449-8299.

DDrraawwiinngg wwiitthh GGllaassss class will be held from3:45 to 5:45 p.m. every Wednesday fromJan. 28 through Feb. 11 at the Hickam Arts& Crafts Center. Students ages 12 years andolder can learn to create their own expres-sive designs on glass with the flexibility oftraditional media. Tuition is $60. FMI: 4489907.

WWiilldd WWiinngg WWeeddnneessddaayy will be held from 5 to8:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at J.R. Rockers SportsCafé. “Rockers Wings” will be available witha variety of sauces from which to choose.FMI: 448-2271.

KKiillnn--FFoorrmmeedd VVeesssseellss class will be held from6 to 8 p.m. every Wednesday from Jan. 28

through Feb. 11 at the Hickam Arts & CraftsCenter. Students will be able to build fullythree-dimensional pieces. Previous glassexperience is recommended. Tuition is $60.FMI: 448-9907.

MMoonnggoolliiaann BBBBQQ will be held from 5:30 to 8p.m. Jan. 29 on the lanai of the HistoricHickam Officers’ Club. A variety of meats,vegetables and sauces will be available.Rice, noodles, soup, beverages and fortunecookies are included. FMI: 448-4608.

HHiicckkaamm HHiissttoorriiccaall TToouurr will be held from9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jan. 30 with visits tothe original World War II Hickam Field build-ings. The tour departs from Information,Tickets & Travel’s Hickam office and fromRoyal Alaka’i Lodge and includes lunch.Tickets are $45 for adults and $40 for chil-dren ages three to 11 years old (there is anadditional $10 per person charge for pickupat the Hale Koa Hotel). Due to the nature ofthe tour, it is not recommended for childrenunder six years old. FMI: 448-2295.

MMaakkaappuu uu LLiigghhtthhoouussee HHiikkee and WhaleSpotting excursion will begin at 9 a.m. Jan.31. Outdoor Adventure Center staff will takeparticipants to the easternmost point ofOahu on a hike suitable for the whole family.Participants should bring a lunch and plentyof sunblock and water. The cost is $10, andthe sign-up deadline is Jan. 28. FMI: 473-1198.

SSnnoorrkkeelliinngg aatt HHiicckkaamm HHaarrbboorr CCoovvee excur-sion will begin at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 31. OutdoorRecreation staff will take patrons to explore

the outside reef at Hickam Harbor.Participants must know how to swim. Thecost is $15, and the sign-up deadline is Jan.29. FMI: 449-5215.

WWhhaallee WWaattcchhiinngg CCrruuiissee will depart at noonJan. 31 from the Information, Tickets &Travel-Hickam office for Ko olina Marina.Participants will sail along the west coast ofOahu to search for humpback whales.Tickets are $45 for adults and $40 for chil-dren under 10 years old. FMI: 448-2295.

WWoommeenn’’ss SSuurrff LLeessssoonnss will begin at 9 a.m.Feb. 1 at Hickam Harbor. Women will learnthe basics of surfing in a format similar tothe regular group classes. Participants mustbe proficient swimmers and able to swimwithout a lifejacket. The cost is $30, and thesign-up deadline is Jan. 29. FMI: 449-5215.

SSnnoorrkkeelliinngg aatt BBaabbyy MMaakkaappuuuu excursion willbegin at 9 a.m. Feb. 1. Outdoor AdventureCenter staff will take patrons to Kaupo Cove,commonly referred to as “Baby Makapuu,”just around the corner from Makapuu Point.Beginner snorkelers can stay near the shorefor viewing, while advanced snorkelers canswim a bit further to the outer reefs. The costis $30, and the sign-up deadline is Jan. 29.FMI: 473-1198.

MMoooonnlliigghhtt PPaaddddllee at Hickam Harbor willbegin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3. All paddling abili-ties are welcome. The trip is led by HickamHarbor’s Outdoor Recreation staff andincludes all required gear. The cost is $25,and the sign-up deadline is Jan. 30. FMI:449-5215.

MWR Marketing photoRaspberry cheesecake is one of the tastyways to end a romantic dinner at Sam Choy’sat Hickam Harbor.

Reid Tokeshi

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-HickamMorale, Welfare and Recreation

Valentine’s Day may be three weeksaway, but if a special night out for din-ner is in the plans, reservations need tobe made right away. Long one of thebusiest nights of the year for restau-rants, a romantic dinner for Valentine’sDay can be hard to book if not donequickly. What many people may not know is

that two restaurants at joint base havespecial evenings planned forValentine’s Day. Each provides theirown unique touch for a memorableValentine’s Day event.Joint Base Catering will offer a

Valentine’s Day Sweetheart Dinner.Described as a romantic evening of livejazz music and elegant table service,the event happens at the HistoricHickam Officers’ Club. All ranks arewelcome. A set menu is available for$45 per person. Reservations will beaccepted beginning Jan. 26. For moreinformation, call the catering office at448-4608.At Sam Choy’s Island Style Seafood,

Harold Beltran, executive chef, has cre-ated special menu items just for theoccasion, including salads, entrees anddesserts. These selections are availablefor dinner only, alongside the restau-rant’s regular menu. Reservations arerecommended and being accepted now.Call 422-3002 for more information.

Base eateries to offerValentine’s Day dinners

Helen Ko

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Morale, Welfare and Recreation

The end of the holiday season and thestart of a new year often drives people tosearch for a way to improve their health andfitness. If you have made a resolution likethis, you are not alone. Looking to try a newworkout but not sure which to choose from?Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH)Fitness Challenge 2015 will be ongoingfrom 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Joint BasePearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center. Patrons will be able to sample various

classes, including kickboxing, Zumba,Shimmy Fitness, PiYo Strength and yoga.Each format will be showcased individuallyso that patrons can fully understand each

different class.“Fitness Challenge is an annual event

that I organize in January. It is a great wayto kick off the new year and showcase thedifferent class formats offered at JBPHHand Hickam Fitness Centers. Each classformat is approximately 25 minutes longand the event is two hours,” said LoriGaynor, fitness manager at WahiawaAnnex.PiYo Strength is a new class that will

start in February at the JBPHH FitnessCenter and the Hickam Fitness Center. Theclass incorporates Pilates and yoga in anathletic style workout. Attendees should beprepared to sweat and burn calories.The fitness challenge is free to all eligible

patrons. For more information, call 471-2019.

New year means new you at JBPHH Fitness Challenge

Photo Courtesy Ko Olina Ocean AdventuresYoga is just one of the classes that attendees can try Saturday at the JBPHH Fitness Challenge.

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remain open seven days a week, but it will be closed from 10 p.m. to4 a.m. daily. Roll calls will be advertised between the hours of 10 p.m.and 4 a.m. The terminal will open one hour prior to the roll call time toallow passengers to sign up and mark themselves present for theflight. Passengers are able to sign up for travel using the remote sign-up process. All flight information will remain available through socialmedia and the pre-recorded telephone services. FMI:https://www.facebook.com/HickamAMC?ref=br_tf or call 449-6833.

COLOR THE COSMOS DAY24 — A ribbon cutting will begin at 2 p.m. for the grand opening ofPacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s exhibit showcasing studentenhanced astrophotography images. The exhibit is part of theSmithsonian affiliate “Youth Capture the Colorful Cosmos” program.FMI: 441-1007 or www.pacificaviationmuseum.org.

HICKAM BEACH RESTROOM RENOVATIONS 26 — Renovations on the Hickam Beach restroom, building 3470,will commence. 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 26 —The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) willbegin work on Kamehameha Highway near Makalapa Gate andRadford Drive next to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, which willinclude 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. HART beganroadwork on the Airport Section Utilities Project along KamehamehaHighway on Jan. 5. Work near Radford Drive includes staggered sin-gle lane closures in the westbound direction for potholing and utilityprobing. Construction work takes place from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Motorists should follow posted speed limits and other signs in theconstruction areas. FMI: www.honolulutransit.org.

TAX ASSISTANCE CENTER30 —The Navy Tax Assistance Center will open at the start of thetax season. The self-service model center will be located at the NavyCollege building, 1260 Pierce St., building 679, Joint Base PearlHarbor-Hickam in classroom 11. The tax center will be open dailyfrom 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are also being sought for theassistance center. FMI: Ursula.m.smith1@navy.mil or 473-0443.

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 America History andHeritage” with a focus on Dorie Miller, theTuskegee Airmen, Vietnam and civil rights.

This final battle brings to an epic conclusion the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, Thorin Oakenshield, and the Company ofDwarves. Having reclaimed their homeland from the dragon Smaug, the Company has unwittingly unleashed a deadly forceinto the world. Enraged, Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women and children of Laketown.

THE HOBBIT: THE BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES (PG-13)

HICKAM MEMORIAL THEATERTODAY 1/236:00 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG)

SATURDAY 1/244:00 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13) 7:00 p.m. The Imitation Game (PG-13)

SUNDAY 1/252:00 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (PG-13)

JANUARY

21ST CENTURY SAILOR OFFICETODAY — Rear Adm. Richard Snyder, director of the 21stCentury Sailor Office, will participate in an all hands call from10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Bloch Arena, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In addition, an all hands call will be held from 2 to 3 p.m.at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Theater.

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.

NEX FITNESS FAIRNOW — Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) will hold “A BetterYou” Fitness Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily nowthrough Jan. 27 at the NEX mall. NEX has partnered with healthand fitness organizations to help patrons with healthy-living reso-lutions. Patrons include Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, TRICARE,Joint Base Morale, Welfare and Recreation fitness and others.FMI: 423-3287 or email Stephanie.Lau@nexweb.org.

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. one at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Tuesdays and one at Marine Corps Base Hawaii onThursdays. FMI: email strollerwarriorspearlharbor@gmail.com orwww.facebook.com/Strollerwarriors or www.strollerwarriors.com.

HOSC SCHOLARSHIPSNOW —The Hickam Officers’ Spouses’ Club is now acceptingapplications for scholarships. All college-bound military familymembers are eligible, including high school seniors, current stu-dents and spouses. Applications and eligibility information areavailable online at www.hickamosc.com. Applications need to bepostmarked and mailed by March 9. FMI: email hoscscholar-ship2015@gmail.com.

ASMC SCHOLARSHIPSNOW —The Aloha Chapter of the American Society of MilitaryComptrollers (ASMC) is providing college scholarships this yearto Hawaii high school seniors entering a field of study directlyrelated to financial/resource management, such as businessadministration, economics, accounting and finance. Applicants donot need to be affiliated with ASMC or the federal government.Applications are due March 6. Application and submissionrequirements are located at the chapter website athttp://chapters.asmconline.org/aloha/awards-4/. FMI: emailmary.c.garcia@navy.mil or call 473-8000, ext. 6320.

PASSENGER TERMINAL HOURS CHANGENOW — The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam PassengerTerminal’s hours of operation have changed. The terminal will

SHARKEY THEATERTODAY 1/23 7:00 p.m. The Hobbit: The Battle of The Five Armies (PG-13)

SATURDAY 1/242:30 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG) 7:00 p.m. Black Sea (R)Free to the first 400 authorized patrons. tickets will be distributed at 5:30p.m. at the ticket booth of the Sharkey Theater. Active duty military cardholder will be able to receive up to four tickets. Military retirees, military fam-ily members and DoD card holders can receive up to two tickets. All ticketswill be by assigned seating.

SUNDAY 1/252:30 p.m. Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (PG-13)4:30 p.m. Into the Woods (PG)7:00 p.m. Unbroken (PG-13)

THURSDAY 1/297:00 p.m. Unbroken (PG-13)

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U.S. Navy file photoChief petty officer (CPO) selectees assigned to commands in the Hawaii region participate in a morning physical training (PT) session at Ford Island in 2008.

Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, Public Affairs

The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) announced the launchof its weight management initiative Jan. 7 as part of “Healthy Weight” Month. The initiative encourages Sailors, Marines, their families and health educators to ac-

cess relevant healthy eating, active living, and psychological and emotional well-beingresources that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The timing of the announcement is aligned with NMCPHC’s “Healthy Weight” Month

and the “New Year, New You” Month observed by the Military Health System and NavyMedicine.“Addressing healthy weight is important for Sailors and Marines because exceeding

body composition assessment (BCA) standards can negatively affect their career andcompromise mission readiness,” said Cmdr. Connie Scott, the health promotion andwellness department head at NMCPHC. “Exceeding BCA can also be an impediment toreadiness because extra pounds can decrease quality of life and increase health prob-lems such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke and some types of cancer.”In support of the Secretary of the Navy's (SECNAV) 21st Century Sailor & Marine

Initiative, NMCPHC’s “Healthy Weight” Month increases awareness about the benefitsof achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. It offers resources that equip Sailors andMarines to take charge of their weight management by developing lifelong healthy be-haviors including healthy eating, active living and psychological and emotional well-being.

Weight management is part of the spectrum of wellness that maximizes each Sailor’sand Marine’s personal readiness. Resources offered include a comprehensive listing ofposters and infographics; fact sheets; brochures and interactive tools, including quizzesand games developed by both NMCPHC and other leading health organizations. Newlycreated NMCPHC materials include One Day at a Time: 31 Day Challenge for a Health-ier Life, a fact sheet series addressing the safety and health impacts of supplements andBetter Eating Habits in Seven Days food log. Sailors and Marines can also achieve weight management goals with the ShipShape

Program, the official Navy weight management program that assists active duty andReserve military service members, beneficiaries and government civilians with makinghealthy behavior changes in order to lose weight. The program consists of eight sessionsthat focus on three important components for weight management: mindset, nutritionand physical activity. The ShipShape Program is highly recommended for active duty personnel who have

failed or are at risk of failing their BCA standards. The program is managed by NM-CPHC and aligns to the missions of the 21st Century Sailor and Marine Initiative andNavy Medicine to maintain a healthy, fit and ready force. For more information and resources on weight management, visit NMCPHC's website

at: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/nmcphc/health-promotion/Pages/hp-toolbox-jan-uary.aspx.For more news from Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center, visit

www.navy.mil/local/nmcphc/.

Center launches weight management initiative

Hickam Communities

On behalf of Goodfellow Bros., Inc. andthe state Department of TransportationHighways Division, Hickam Communitieshas announced work is scheduled for thisweekend in the westbound direction of theH-1 viaduct. The two right lanes on the viaduct, as

well as the two right lanes on NimitzHighway within the vicinity of RodgersStreet and Aolele Street, will be closed be-ginning at 9 p.m. today through midnighton Jan. 26. Both the Joint Base Pearl Har-bor-Hickam offramp (15B) and the Valken-burgh intersection on Nimitz Highway willbe open to traffic throughout the weekend.Motorists are advised to follow all postedspeed limits in the construction area.The following week (Jan. 26 thru Feb.

1), work will go back to the eastboundlanes. At this time, work is scheduled tooccur on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs-day evenings starting at approximately at7 p.m. and ending around 4:30 a.m.These nights are in addition to the nor-

mal Friday night (9 p.m.) through Sunday(midnight) work schedule. During these periods, motorists should

note that the shoulder lanes will be usedas travel lanes to keep traffic flowing. In addition, the onramp originating

from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickamheading east will be closed each worknight. Drivers will be asked to take NimitzHighway to the airport and use the on-ramp originating from the airport to accessthe viaduct eastbound. There will not beany lane closures on Nimitz Highway onany of these work nights.

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My Favorite Photo…John Burns, administrative support assistant for NavyRegion Hawaii, took this photo earlier this week ofworkers harvesting watercress at Sumida Farm inAiea. The workers piled the watercress into brightred wheelbarrows.How to submit: send your non-posed photo to edi-tor@hookelenews.com.

Story and photo byTech. Sgt. Terri Paden

15th Wing Public Affairs

Dorm-dwelling Airmen at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam who are looking for a place to enjoy a free mealand kick back and relax with their peers after a long day’swork need look no further than The Gathering Place.The Gathering Place, a lounge conveniently nestled in

the courtyard between the Airmen dorms, provides a neu-tral environment for Airmen to meet up and spend theirleisure time.In addition to comfy couches and free WiFi, The Gath-

ering Place offers Airmen free use of several video gameconsoles, desktop computers, cable television, boardgames and books. The lounge is designed to make Airmenfeel as though they are relaxing in the comfort of theirown living room and also comes equipped with a fullkitchen stocked with coffee, tea, Italian sodas and snacks.Although The Gathering Places comes fully equipped,

its motto, “It’s not about the coffee, it’s about the connec-tion,” speaks to the intent behind the chapel-backed facil-ity.“This is a lot of Airmen’s first duty station and they

show up here not knowing anyone or what to do,” saidTech. Sgt. ShaDonna McPhaul, 692nd IntelligenceSurveillance and Reconnaissance Group administrativesupport. “The Gathering Place is a spot they can come tomeet people, socialize and occasionally get a free meal.”McPhaul said for many Airmen, The Gathering Place is

a convenient and safe way to have fun in an alcohol andsmoke-free environment.“If you don’t want to go downtown and party, you need

a quiet place to study, or if you just don’t want to be alonein your room, then The Gathering Place is for you,” shesaid.Currently, The Gathering Place is open from 6 to 10

p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 6 to 11 p.m. Fri-day and Saturday.“Airmen usually come in for the home-cooked meals as

a way to save money and enjoy something different thanthe dining facility,” said Airman 1st Class Michael Taylor,324th Intelligence Squadron network infusion analyst. “It’s a good hangout spot and way to meet people. A lot

of Airmen are bored when they first get here and theydon’t know what to do for fun, but there’s always some-thing to do and people here.”For Senior Airman Zachariah Crisel, a 324th Intelli-

gence Squadron network infusion analyst, The GatheringPlace provides a way to give back to his fellow Airmen. Hesaid he spends his time volunteering at the facility to keepit clean and help out with the weekly meals.“This is a place where Airmen can come and let go and

be themselves, away from smoking and drinking and

things that might otherwise make an environment bad,”he said. “It’s great volunteer work and I get to meet withalmost every new Airman that lives in the dorms.”Though The Gathering Place is officially supported by

the base chapel as part of the Single Airmen Ministry,McPhaul said it is a community effort that keeps thedoors open. Much of the facility’s equipment is providedby the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Center, andweekly meals provided by volunteer community organiza-tions keep the Airmen coming back each Tuesday.In addition to providing the weekly meals, The Gather-

ing Place is also in need of additional volunteers to workthe daily shifts, keeping watch over the facility. Two peo-ple are needed per shift, and volunteers can work as oftenor as long as they would like. For more information onThe Gathering Place, contact Mark Schake at 808-457-0201.

The Gathering Place offers JBPHH Airmen perfect on-base retreat

Airmen enjoy pizza on the lanai at The Gathering Place during the weekly free meal Jan. 15 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.