WeeklyActivityReport

205th MI BN Volume 1, Issue 28 Week ending 30 October 2009

Special points of interest:

* Halloween Events

Attachments: ∗ SIMS November Newsletter

∗ USAG-HI Bulletin

Save the Date Happy Halloween Trunk or Treat Halloween Safety Hickam Events

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Harvest Fest Thriller Lane Party Halloween Events

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Hallobaloo Fest Bishop Museum In Other News News/Comm. Briefs

12 13 14 15-17

BOSS Breakfast Important Info MWR Information November Events ACS Finance Classes

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Outdoor Rec. Info Health&Fitness Fair

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Inside this issue:

THE V I G ILANT VOICE

The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by the 205th MI BN, 500th MI BDE, INSCOM or the Department of the Army.

Halloween Edition

Volume 1, Issue 18 Page 2


Volume 1, Issue 18 Page 4 DES Straight Talk - Little monsters can have Halloween fun safely By Chris Graves Deputy Director, Directorate of Emergency Services With trick-or-treating and other Halloween celebrations just around the corner, the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) advises parents, children and drivers to exercise caution, Oct. 31. On U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii installations, trick-or-treating is Oct. 31, from 5:30-9 p.m. The po-lice department will be handing out reflective necklaces and other items that will add to the preventa-tive safety measures that parents can take for their children when trick-or-treating. In addition to common sense precautions, parents should walk with their children on the far left side of the road, when sidewalks aren’t available. Always walk facing the oncoming traffic, so drivers can see you and you can see them. Law enforce-ment officers will be patrolling the area, but their mission is to assist, not to interfere, with the fes-tivities. Drivers should be on the lookout for trick-or-treaters who may be walking in the roads, and motor-ists should drive at slower speeds, especially in areas with low visibility, in case trick-or-treaters might not see them coming. DES advises parents to examine any food before giving it to their children, and to be aware of any foods that might not be safe for them to eat. For homeowners •Clear your yard of anything a child can trip over, such as garden hoses and ladders. •Have an outside light turned on near your front door and walkway. •Keep any paper and cloth decorations away from jack o’lantern candles or use battery/electric-powered decorations. •Keep any pets securely away from the door, so they don’t run out, bite a child, or get scared them-selves. •For a change of pace, give non-food treats, such as stickers, pens, coins or temporary tattoos. For kids and parents •Parents should put reflective tape on costumes or add bright colors to increase visibility. Parents should also make sure the costume does not drag on the ground. •Make-up, rather than masks, should be worn to help ensure that children have a clear, unob-structed view of their surroundings. •Wear only flame-resistant costumes. •Do not carry anything that looks like a real knife, sword or gun. •Children should stay on the sidewalk. •Children and parents should carry a flashlight to see and be seen. •Trick-or-treaters should always be accompanied by an adult or travel in a group. •Parents may want to limit kids to local events run by police stations, firehouses, churches, senior citizen centers or local businesses, or organize their own event. •Children should never eat unwrapped candy and should always have their parents see the treats before eating. •Do not approach a dog you do not know. •Children should eat a meal before heading out. •Children should wear a watch and let you know where they will be.

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51st Annual Hickam Carnival

October 30 - November 1 Friday 5-11:30 p.m. Saturday 12 - 11:30 p.m. Sunday 12-10 p.m. FREE admission! Located in the Burger King parking lot on Hickam. There will be live entertain-ment, food booths, beer garden, prizes and much more. Open to all military and DoD card holders and their guests.

Halloween Happenings Around the Island





More Halloween Happenings

Halloween Costume Parade Sgt Yano Library Wednesday, October 28 3:00-4:00 pm Costume parade starts at 3:45 pm

Mad Scientist's Haunted House! October 26- 29, 6:00-7:00 pm

Boss Haunted House Schofield, Bldg 2082 Ages 3 and up

October 22-24 and 29-31 6:00-9:00 pm $4 adult & $2 child

Shock House Shock House is said to be the scariest haunted house on Hawaii. It has 10 horror filled rooms including a vertigo asy-lum, a "Saw" room, and a clown room. No matter what your fears are, you're sure to find them here. Tickets are $7.50 and Shock House will run Friday, October 31st and Saturday, November 1st at the Neil Blaisdell center. Haunted Lagoon Canoe Ride The Polynesian Cultural Center is hosting a twilight canoe ride through the center for those who want to shake up their Halloween a bit. There will be two versions of the canoe ride; a child friendly one and a more frightening one for those who can handle it. The canoe ride will run from October 24th to October 31st from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.00 for adults 16 and older, and $5.00 for children ages 5-15 years. Annual Passes are available. Call 808-293-3333 fro more information. "Orbs of Oahu" Graveyard Shift Tour Come join this four hour tour on Halloween night from 11:15p.m. to 4a.m. in the morning. Be prepared to be taken to some of the most haunted spots on the island, including Morgan's Corner. This is an adults only tour and is limited to 34 people. It picks up in Waikiki and is $66.00. A t-shirt is included in the price. Visit http://www.oahughosttours.com/ for more information. Spookapalooza Train Ride This spooky train ride takes place on October 31st and November 1st, as it goes through old Ewa. There will be stories and a snack bar. Ride times are 7:00p.m., 7:45p.m., 8:30p.m., and 9:15p.m. and it costs $5:00 per person to get on board. Call 808-681-5461 for tickets. Haunted Hawaii Ghost Ship Cruise Get ready for three hours of true horror stories as you set sail in the dark. Jeff Gere will be hosting and non alcoholic drinks and appetizers will be included in the $99.00 cost. This will be a one time event and the ship sails at 5:30 p.m. on October 31st. Call 808-306-7273 for more information. Festivals Hallowbaloo Street Festival

Halloween Costume Contest

Come all Dressed up! Tuesday, October 27 to Fort Shafter Library

Thursday October 29 to AMR Library.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/topic/7037/haunted_house.html

http://www.associatedcontent.com/theme/859/hawaii.html


Other 2009 Oahu Halloween Events Halloween Pumpkin Patch at Aloun Farms (October 17 - 31, 2009) The 9th Annual Aloun Farms Halloween Pumpkin Patch will be open to the general public the two week-ends before Halloween, and on Halloween Day, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 31). The pumpkin patch will feature a farmer's market, picking your own sweet corn, a giant maze field, hay rides, pony rides, games for kids, and a chance to pick and purchase your own fresh pumpkin. Located at Aloun Farms, 91-1440 Farrington Highway in Kapolei, West Oahu. For more information call 808-677-9516. Victorian Horrors at the Mission Houses Museum (October 24, 2009) The 2009 pre-Halloween "Victorian Horrors at the Mission Houses Museum" Victorian horror storytelling evening will take place on Saturday, October 24, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Costumed storytellers dressed up as Victorian horror tale authors Edgar Allan Poe, Jane Austen, Mary Shelly, and Mark Twain share their scariest stories by lantern light. $20 for museum members, $25 for non-members. Reservations must be made by calling 808-447-3929 before October 17, 2009. For general information about the Mission Houses Museum and its exhibits and events call 808-447-3910. "Silent Scream" at the Hawaii Theatre (October 31, 2009) On the Halloween night, October 31, 2009, there will be a showing of the silent film "Phantom of the Op-era" at 7:00 p.m. The film will be accompanied by live organ music performed by John McCreery on the Ha-waii Theatre's organ. This popular Halloween even is becoming an annual tradition in Honolulu. CFA Halloween Cat Show (October 31, 2009) The 2009 CFA Halloween Cat Show will take place on October 31, 2009, at the McCoy Pavilion in Ala Moana Beach Park, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The event will feature an all day cat show with winners se-lected by international judges and a "cats in costume" Halloween costume contest from 12:00 noon to 12:45 p.m. Admission will be $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for seniors and children. The event will be presented by the Aloha Cat Fancier Club and the Hula Cat Club. For more information call 808-261-4354. Howl-O-Ween Canine Costume Contest (October 31, 2009) This annual Halloween doggie costume contest at the Koko Marina Shopping Center in Hawaii Kai will take place on October 31, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event is presented by the Bark Avenue Pet Store and Hawaii Pet Magazine. To confirm the event time and place, or get more information, call 808-394-2343. Ala Moana Center Trick or Treating for Kids (October 31, 2009) Children of Oahu visitors and residents are invited to dress in costume and go trick-or-treating from store to store at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Halloween night, October 31, 2009. for more information call Ala Moana Center at 808-955-9517. Halloween Events for Kids at Other Oahu Shopping Centers (October 31, 2009) Many of Oahu's indoor malls and out shopping centers will have special events for children on Halloween and sometimes during the week before Halloween, including costume contests, trick or treating, and Hal-loween arts and crafts. Call each shopping center, or visit the events page on their Web sites, for more in-formation.

http://alounfarms.com

http://www.missionhouses.org/mhm/?q=node/2

http://www.hawaiitheatre.com/event_calendar.html

http://www.barkavenuehawaii.com/

http://www.alamoanacenter.com/centerevents.htm

http://www.hawaiiforvisitors.com/oahu/attractions/shopping-centers.htm



Bishop Museum Association’s 22nd Annual Treat Street

Don your dinosaur costumes and bring the keiki to trick-or-treat along a make-believe neighborhood street filled with colorful facades, right alongside our moving, roaring T. Rex and Triceratops! This year, our theme will be “Dinosaurs After Dark” in conjunction with our new Dinosaurs Unearthed ex-hibition (September 26, 2009 - January 4, 2010). Along with trick-or-treating, we will offer a dino-saur-themed costume contest, candy excavation pit, dinosaur tattoo station, and an array of other dinosaur themed crafts and activities as part of our Halloween festivities. Donations

Each year, this important Halloween tradition attracts over 8,000 children and families and pro-vides a safe and fun place to trick-or-treat. In or-der to keep this event free of charge, Bishop Mu-seum depends on support from local businesses and neighbors like you. Please help perpetuate this historic community event and help us create a safe and happy Halloween for our beloved keiki

by making a donation in support of Treat Street. Your contributions are truly appreciated and may take the following forms:

• Candy/Snacks/Trinkets. We will need individually wrapped candy, cookies, pencils, stick-ers, toys and assorted goodies to distribute to trick-or-treaters. Our goal is 200,000 pieces!

Cash. Cash donations will help fund candy for trick-or-treaters as well as games and activi-ties. Sponsorship opportunities begin at $500.

If you have questions or wish to donate, contact Courtney Chow, Director of Membership & Individual Giving at [email protected] or (808) 848-4187. You may also download the Treat Street donation form and mail it in.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

http://www.bishopmuseum.org/exhibits/onexhibit.html




http://www.bishopmuseum.org/membership/corporate_opportunities.html#Events

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bishopmuseum.org/special/pdf/Treat%20Street%202009%20Donation%20Form.pdf


November Macomb Gate and Road Closure — Macomb Gate and Macomb Road will be closed, Nov. 3-5, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., for the in-stallation of holiday decora-tions and roadway repair work. Drivers are encour-aged to use McNair or Foote gates. At the Flagler Road and Waianae Avenue inter-section, two-lane traffic on Flagler will merge into one lane. Two-lane traffic on Waianae Avenue will also merge into one lane. For more information, call 655-1308. Native American Heri-tage Observance — The 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi-sion, is hosting a Native American Heritage Month observance, Nov. 3, 10:30-noon, at Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks with guest speaker Chief Redhawk. Experience traditional dances and see artifact and educational displays while celebrating the contributions

Native Americans have made to strengthen the spirit of the nation. K-Quad dining facility will offer a Native American menu for lunch, in conjunc-tion with the observance. Contact Master Sgt. Ado at 655-6244. Ask The Commander Pro-gram — The next “Ask the Commander" community tele-vision taping session is sched-uled, Nov. 3, 3-4 p.m., at the Schofield Barracks PX. U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii (USAG-HI) community mem-bers are encouraged to ask their questions on camera during an open session. Questions will be answered by Col. Matthew Margotta, commander, USAG-HI (or his staff), and shared with the community through the in-stallation TV2 channel, the Hawaii Army Weekly newspa-per, and the garrison Web site. Questions for the com-mander can also be submitted by e-mail, at any time, to [email protected] or online at the “Ask the Commander” mailbox link at www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil.

Math & Science Family Fun Night — Wheeler Mid-dle School will present “Who’s Smarter than a Middle School Student,” Nov. 4, 4 p.m., in the school’s cafeteria, during the school’s Math and Science Family Fun Night. Attendees can participate in hands-on math and science activities, purchase food and participate in games. Veteran’s Day Parade — The Waianae Military Civil-ian Advisory Council (WMCAC) will host the 28th Annual Waianae Veteran’s Day Parade, Nov. 7, 9 a.m., starting at the Waianae Boat Harbor. The parade will fol-low along Farrington High-way until Waianae Mall, where the Hoolaulea and JROTC drill meet will be held. Spectators and partici-pants can enjoy food, crafts and information booths, as well as static dis-plays and enter-tainment. To participate in the WMCAC's Vet-eran's Day Pa-rade contact Lt. Col. (Ret.) Don Arakaki at 697-7012. To set up a booth at the Hoolaulea contact Kim or Wil-liam Hoohuli at 295-1756.

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Father/Daughter Ball — The annual Armed Services YMCA Father/Daughter Ball, will take place Nov. 7, 5:30 p.m., at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks. For more information call 624-5645. Photographer’s Night — Get behind the lens and ex-perience life from a fish eye’s view, Nov. 10, 6-7:30 p.m., at the Waikiki Aquarium. Pro-fessional photographers will assist and offer technique tips to amateur photographers in an after-hours aquarium ex-perience. Attendees will have an op-portunity to have their art displayed on the aquarium Web site. This activity is rec-ommended for photographers ages 16 and up. Cost is $10 per person or $8 for Friends of the Waikiki Aquarium mem-bers. Pre-registration re-quired. Call 440-9011 or visit www.waquarium.com. Hui O Wahine Monthly Luncheon — Join the south community spouses’ club, the Hui O Wahine, for their

monthly luncheon, Nov. 12, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Hale Ikena, Fort

Shafter. The luncheon will feature a Make it, Fake it, Bake it Basket Auction. Tickets are $15 and reser-vations are required by Nov. 5, 3 p.m. Contact Kelli Under-hill at [email protected] or 888-5754. To donate baskets, contact Cyndi Gilbert at [email protected] or 744-7911, by Nov. 9. For more in-formation visit www.huispirit.com. The Hui O Wahine is an all-ranks club open to all service branches. Hula Festival — The 18th Annual Hula Festival will be held Nov. 12-14, at the Wai-kiki Shell. Doors open at 4 p.m. each day. Hula artists from 16 countries will cele-brate everything natural in Hawaiian culture. Performances, although judged by 21 of hula's most prestigious keepers of the art, remain a continuous cultural education and spiritual disci-pline. Tickets range in price from $10-$35 a day, to $90 for the entire weekend. For more in-formation visit www.worldhula.com. Redeployment Ceremony — The 25th Infantry Divi-sion will host a redeploy-

ment ceremony Nov. 19 starting at 10 a.m., at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks. Division Soldiers recently redeployed in support of Op-eration Iraqi Freedom will be formally honored. For more information contact the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs Office at 656-3157. This ceremony will im-pact installation traffic with the temporary closure of a portion of Cadet Sheridan Road, from Kolekole Avenue to Trimble Road. “A Tropic Homecoming," redeployment celebration is scheduled, Nov. 19 starting at 4 p.m. at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks. The USO sponsored event will feature a free concert by country music star Lee Ann Womack. Check back for more details.

Ongoing Confidential Counseling — Military and Family Life Consultants (MFLC) are available to assist Soldiers and family members by pro-viding short-term, situ-ational, problem-solving counseling services, which

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are private and can be ar-ranged by calling 222-7088. If your issue is financial-based, call an MFLC per-sonal financial counselor at 265-8136. AFAP 2010 — All Aboard! “Ride the Train of Change" at Army Family Action Plan 2010. Get on-board today with your quality of life is-sues by submitting AFAP issues for the 2010 Installation Conference today. 2010 AFAP conference dates are Jan. 26-28, 2010, at the Nehelani, Schofield Barracks. Issues can be sub-mitted online at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com or via fax, 655-1654, at the Schofield Barracks Army Community Service (ACS), and at the Tripler Army Medical Center ACS Satel-lite Center. Contact Michael Briglin, AFAP manager, at 655-1696 or e-mail [email protected] TAMC Adult and Pediat-ric Clinic Hours — The Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Adult Medicine Clinic offers extended care

hours: •Mon-Thur, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. •Fri, 7 a.m.-4 p.m. and, Sick call, Mon-Fri, 7-8 a.m. The TAMC Pediatrics Clinic hours are: •Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. •Sat, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., by appointment only. To schedule or cancel an appointment at either TAMC or the Schofield Barracks Health Clinic, call the ap-pointment line at 433-2778, and select option 1. Operating hours are Mon-day-Friday, 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Patients can also sched-ule primary care appoint-ments at www.tricareonline.mil.

Seasonal Flu Shots — Sea-sonal flu immu-nizations will be administered at all exchange sites listed, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the following dates: •Oct. 24: Hickam Base Exchange •Nov. 7: Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) •Nov. 13: Pearl Harbor NEX •Nov. 15: Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Exchange •Nov. 21: Schofield Bar-

racks MainPost Exchange Operation Purple Family Retreats — Applications are being accepted now for Operation Purple family re-treats, Dec. 18-21, at Camp Erdman. The free four-day getaway gives families time to renew relationships and reconnect after deployment. The retreats are open to service members and their families who have experi-enced deployment within the last 15 months and who have been home at least three months prior to the retreat. Families will receive a stipend to cover travel costs. The retreats are provided free through the Sierra Club and the Sierra Club Founda-tion. Families can apply at www.militaryfamily.org/retreats. For more information and a complete list of articles, please feel free to visit the Hawaii Army Weekly at http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/haw.asp

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USARPAC Run Scheduled

Army Family Action Plan: Calling all Teens

Army Community Services would like to hear from you. On January 26th‐28th they are having their annual Army Family Action Plan conference. They are looking for any teen issues or con‐cerns around post then having a group of teen

delegates work out these issues at the conference. The conference will include other par‐ties and delegate groups. But this year ACS is hoping to have a group of teens work on their own issues and hav‐ing their teen voices heard. If you are

interested in par‐ticipating in the conference please contact Army Community Services at 655‐4227. They would love to get teen participation from across the Army for the conference. Appli‐cation and Issue sheets are both due

Fort Shafter—Motorists are urged to drive with caution and plan for potential delays, November 10, during U.S. Army-Pacific’s (USARPAC) “One Team War-rior Run” beginning at 6:30 a.m. The four mile run, which starts and ends at Palm Circle, is estimated to last 1.5 hours and will take runners throughout the installation, which may cause traffic delays. No roads will be closed during the run. For more information, call Master Sgt. Kualii Makaneole, USARPAC opera-tions, at 438-2438.

Topics covered will be a combination of the below based on group needs….. Super Partner – Preparing to be a Couple Again: An interactive group focusing on normal challenges couples experience with reintegration, navigating relationship changes, and re-establishment of a healthy relationship. Super Parent – Preparing for Soldier Return:

Issues regarding stress reac-tions, normal post-combat ad-justments, and re-establishing roles associated with reintegra-tion will be discussed. Please RSVP by noon the Friday prior to session to [email protected] 26 Oct 0900-1100 Porter Community Center 26 Oct 1800-2000 ACS Classroom 2 2 Nov 0900-1100

Porter Community Center 2 Nov 1800-2000 ACS Classroom 2 Child Care is available for evening sessions at Petersen CDC call 655-8628 to sign up leave a message if no answer close toe and heel shoes required !! Child care for daytime ses-sions will be provided at the Ka’ala room for MOBILE chil-dren.

Re-Deployment Family Strong Training


MWR Briefs October Scary BOSS Haunted House - Prepare to get scared in the BOSS Haunted House on Oct. 23 and 24 and Oct. 29-31, 6-9 p.m. each day, in building 2082 on Schofield Barracks. Cost is $4 for adults and $2 for children. Call 655-1130. Children's Haunted House — The SGT Yano Library Haunted House will be open this year Oct. 26 through Oct. 29. It is free and open to all ages, especially children. Come enjoy a spooky good time in the Haunted House, 6-7 p.m. on all days! Call 655-8002. Halloween Mini Carnival – Enjoy some family-friendly fun in the Mini Halloween Carnival on Oct. 30, 3-5 p.m. at the Helemano Military Res-ervation (HMR) Community Center. Food, games and fun for kids of all ages! Call 275-3780. Costume Contest — Chil-dren are invited to come dressed in costume to the Fort Shafter Library, Oct. 27, 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best costumes for ages 5 and under, and 6 and up. Bring cameras for photo op-portunities in the pumpkin

patch. This program will repeat at the Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks, Oct. 28, 3 p.m., and at the Aliamanu Military Reservation (AMR) Library, Oct. 29, 3 p.m. Call 438-9521 (Fort Shafter), 655-8002 (Schofield Barracks) or 833-4851 (AMR). Costume Party — All prin-cesses, zombies, fairies, ghosts and other fabulous creatures are invited to a Costume Party at SGT Yano Library on Oct. 28, 3-4 p.m. Bring your cameras for photo opportuni-ties in the Pumpkin Patch. Call 655-8002. BSC Fall Photos — Blue Star Card (BSC) holders are invited to bring their children to a costume party, Oct. 28, 3 p.m., at Sgt. Yano Library, Schofield Barracks. BSC hold-ers can stop by for a special fall photo frame between 3-4 p.m. Register for your photo frame by e-mail by Oct. 23 at [email protected] or call 656-3327. Digital Photography Work-shop — Learn the basics of digital photography and photo editing, Oct. 29, 10 a.m.-noon, at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. Learn how to capture the

best shots possible with your digital camera. Cost is $50 per person. Call 655-4202.

Ongoing Excel, Develop, Grow, Ex-perience Program — The EDGE! program offers out-of-school opportunities for chil-dren and youth to Experience, Develop, Grow and Excel (EDGE!) by participating in cutting-edge art, fitness, life skills and adventure activities. For more information on the monthly programs, contact the EDGE! coordinator at [email protected] or 656-0095. Wishing Tree — When a loved one is deployed, those left behind are full of wishes: that he'll be safe, that she'll be home soon, that the children will adjust to the separation. The staff at the Sgt. Yano Library has created a “wishing tree” as a place to collect wishes, hopes and prayers from friends and family of de-ployed Soldiers. Everyone is welcome to make a wish on a paper leaf or heart, which will be displayed on the tree. Call 655-8002.





ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE

FINANCIAL READINESS PROGRAM BLDG 2091

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS

Checkbook Maintenance 4 November 0900 – 1030 Discuss opening and maintaining a checking ac-

count.

Credit Management 11 November 0900-1030 Learn how to use your credit wisely and how to improve your credit score.

First Term Financial Training 9 and 23 November 0830—1600 Learn basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourage financial planning, improve money management skills, and enhance personal financial literacy. This is a mandatory 8 hour program of instruction. Certificate will be awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction

Money Management 4, 11, and 25 November 1030-1200

Learn basic tools for financial success, develop a spending plan, reduce expenses and make your paycheck work for you.

TSP and Retirement 25 November Learn how retirement plans like TSP work in terms of amount allowable and the different types of in-vestment opportunities available

Financial Readiness Your Money Matters


1st November ‐ ADventure Hiking I – A half day of casual hiking to various locations around the island. Challenge yourself against nature with others. (ODR) 0700‐1300. Only $10. 2nd November – Open Water Diver Certification – Receive an exciting one‐week long course that will award you a LIFETIME certification as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver. Courses run Monday thru Sunday (OC). $229.99. Reservations must be made in advance so sign up NOW! 7th November – Mountain Bike ADventure III– Challenge yourself while biking through the Waianae mountain range. This is an Advanced pace with a view. (ODR) 0700‐1200. $20.00 if you use your own bike and $25.00 if you use one of ours. 8th November – OC1 Paddling/Stand‐up Paddleboard Lessons – Here is an opportunity to learn the “Hawaiian way” on the water. Both classes included for one low price of $64 each. (ODR) 0700‐1200. 9th November – Open Water Diver Certification – Receive an exciting one‐week long course that will award you a LIFETIME certification as a PADI Open Water SCUBA Diver. Courses run Monday thru Sunday (OC). $229.99. Reservations must be made in advance so sign up NOW! 14th November ‐ Adventure Kayak Fishing – Half day of adventurous kayak fishing out of Kaneohe Bay. Come join us and others on an EXPERT Level group activity. (ODR) 0630‐1400. Only $49 each. 19th November – Evening Surf Patrol (For advanced Surfers) ‐ This is for our advanced surf‐ers who are ready to take on a bigger challenge. Board rental separate. (ODR) 1630‐Dusk. $19 each. 21st November – ADventure Snorkeling II – For pleasure and physical fitness, snorkeling pro‐vides excellent exercise and delivers a great deal of enjoyment. We will be Snorkeling for Octopus. Bring your own snorkel gear. Destination will be Kaneohe Bay sand bar. (ODR) 0700‐1400. $42 22nd November ‐ Stand up Paddleboard Lessons – Learn to paddleboard. It gives you a taste of surf culture without the surf. It’s the latest craze. This is where it begins. From here you can race, cruise, fish and even do other fitness activities as done in Florida (ODR) 0700‐1200. $54.00 each. *All dates/times are tentative and subject to change. *All ADventures will depart from/return to the Outdoor Recreation Center, Bldg. #556 with the exception of Summer Ocean Splash (PARC)or otherwise noted. *Registrations & Payment required in advance of program departure. *Pictures are taken on all adventures and copies can be sent to you via e‐mail if requested If you have any questions, please, feel free to ask. *NOTE: Thanks to requests from our valuable customers, Outdoor Recreation is now able to take Equipment Checkout Center reservations/ Program registrations via phone with a credit card payment. Available to all FMWR eligible guests already registered in RecTrac database. Please call the Outdoor Rec. Center, 655‐0143, for more information. *Min. 50% deposit required for all Equipment Center Check‐out reservations, 100% payment due for Program registrations.

Outdoor Recreation November Schedule


USAG-HI COMMUNITY NEWSLETTER

November 2, 2009

1. COMMUNITY

USAG-Oahu Commander LTC Richard Gledhill 438-0428

Schofield Bks

Oahu North Community Director James Brown 655-8978

Deputy Community Director Mel Wright 655-1252

Fort Shafter Oahu South Community Director Mark Young 438-6996

Deputy Community Director Rosey Stone 438-6147 2. FAMILY AND MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION (FMWR) Waikiki Express - Your free personal chauffeur to Waikiki is back and better than ever! Starting Friday, 6 November, 2100-0400, on pay day Fridays, and select other special occasions, let FMWR pick you up at Schofield Barracks or Fort Shafter with this bus traveling to Waikiki. Tickets are free, but you must have a ticket to ride. Tickets are available at both Information, Ticketing and Registration (ITR) offices. Call 655-9971 or 438-1985. Family Fun Friday - Family Fun Friday is back at the Tropics Recreation Center starting on Friday, 6 November, at 1800. Along with that, enjoy free Papa John’s pizza, fun and games, and some of the most hilarious and entertaining contests around. Also on hand will be HDTVs, tons of Nintendo Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360 games for checkout, family table games and pool, darts, air hockey, table tennis, beach volleyball, and much more. Call 655-5698. Scuffle on Schofield - Enjoy the best MMA fighting Hawaii has to offer with a new and improved Scuffle at Schofield on Saturday, 7 November at Martinez Physical Fitness Center. If you saw the last fight, this one is a must-see; the fights are bigger than ever. Undercard matches start at 1700 and the main fights kick off at 1900. Call 655-5698. Holiday Scrapbooking - Bring your own supplies and use our tools in this holiday layout challenge on Tuesday, 3 November, 1800-2000 at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. Cost is just $5. This is your chance to meet others who share your passion. Project ideas will be supplied, or work on your own project. Call 655-4202. Ukulele Workshop - Mr. Steven Cupchoy will present an informative and entertaining Ukulele workshop on Wednesday, 4 November, 1730-1930 at SGT Yano Library, Schofield Barracks. The workshop will provide basic information on the history of the ukulele in Hawaii and demonstrations on how the ukulele is played. For more information or to register, call 655-8002.

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Holiday Card-Making & Rubber Stamping - Learn new techniques with stamps and inks, make your very own holiday cards, and more, on Tuesday, 10 November, 1800-2000 at the Schofield Barracks Arts and Crafts Center. Just $10 covers the class and all your supplies. Call 655-4202. Health and Fitness - Join us for an evening of Healthy Activities on Friday, 20 November, 1600-2000 at Martinez Physical Fitness Center. Enjoy health and fitness assessments, activities, information booths, door prizes, refreshments, giveaways, and more. Don’t miss out! Call 655-4804. Outdoor Adventures - Join us for a ton of fun-in-the-sun adventures throughout November. Try your hand at an adventure hike, Sunday, 1 November, or mountain biking on Saturday, 7 November. Enjoy a Hawaiian canoe and stand–up paddling adventure on 8 November. Whatever your outdoor interest, we’ve got you covered all month long! Call 655-0143. NEW BLUE STAR CARD BENEFIT !

Blue Star Card holders now receive special discounts at the Hale Koa Hotel. Spouses with a valid Blue Star Card will receive a 10% discount on dining and entertainment at the following: Koko Café, Bibas, Hale Koa Room Restaurant, Sunday Brunch, and tickets purchased for weekly shows booked directly through the Hale Koa Activities Desk. Reservations must be made directly through the Hale Koa Activities Desk by calling 808-955-0555, ext 546. This discount does not include alcoholic beverages and is not combinable with any other offers or discounts. Blue Star Card holders now receive a 10% discount on the Hawaiian Luau at the Sunset Café at the Pililaau Army Recreation Center. Enjoy the opportunity to experience old Hawaii every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Dinner begins at 1800 and the show begins at 1830. For questions or reservations for a party of four or more, please call 696-4158. Blue Star Card holders have two new special Papa John’s discounts! Blue Star Card holders have their choice of one large 3-topping or specialty pizza for $14.99, or two large 2-topping pizzas for only $23.99! This special Blue Star Card discount may not be combined with any other offer and a valid Blue Star Card must be shown at the time of purchase. This offer is valid at any Papa John’s location throughout Oahu. Blue Star Card Program Information: Blue Star Card is on Facebook! - Are you a Facebook fanatic? So are we! Become a fan of FMWR Hawaii and join the Blue Star Card Group Page! Stay current on all of the upcoming Blue Star Card Special Events and Activities, RSVP online to attend events, view event photos, and tag your friends with special Blue Star Card stickers. Find us and friend us today! Health and Fitness Center STACC Site Information - The STACC site for the Health and Fitness Center will remain free for valid Blue Star Card Holders, Mon-Fri, 0800-1100, at the


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Kaala Community Activities Center, Bldg. 556. Registration is required. For more information, please call 655-8313. Deploying Units - FMWR is available to come to your pre-deployment FRG meetings to explain the benefits of the Blue Star Card program and to answer questions. Please call 656-3327 for more information or to set up a meeting. Still Need a Blue Star Card? - The Blue Star Card is a FMWR deployment discount card for spouses of deployed Soldiers. The card offers spouses discounts at FMWR facilities, activities, and special events. Blue Star Cards are valid throughout the entire deployment. For a full list of Blue Star benefits, visit the website at www.bluestarcardhawaii.com. Blue Star Card Email List - Are you a Blue Star Card holder but not receiving FMWR email updates? If so, please email [email protected] so we can register your email address for Blue Star Card updates. 3. ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE (ACS) Mobilization and Deployment - Army Community Service, Tripler Army Medical Center and the Chaplains have teamed up to a form Family Strong Series. This is a collaborative effort between the three agencies to provide a wide variety of resources to address challenges at all stages of deployment. To view available classes and workshops, go to the ACS webpage on the MWR website at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, select ACS, then welcome. Classes can be coordinated through your Family Readiness Support Assistant or Chain of Command. FAMILY ADVOCACY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Don’t let the holidays get you stressed, join our Holiday Stress class to learn creative ways to manage your way to a stress-free New Year, 5 November, 0900-1100. To register call 655-0596. Anger Management – This class is designed to help Army Families manage anger and learn how to get your anger in check. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 19 November Time: 1500-1630 Place: ACS, SB Date: 19 November Time: 1300-1430 Place: AMR Community Center (AMR CC)

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Daddy Boot Camp - This class offers hands-on training so new dads can be confident and effective parents. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 21 November Time: 0900-1200 Place: ACS, SB Active Parenting – Family Advocacy Program continues to offer active parenting; however, we have switched to a new curriculum titled 1-2-3 Magic, Managing Difficult Behavior in Children 2-12. 1-2-3 Magic, an internationally acclaimed program on child discipline, will be presented by the Army Family Advocacy Program on 16 November, 0800-1200, AMR CC. The program, developed by Thomas W. Phelan, Ph.D, offers a humorous look at parenting, with a serious look at discipline. Please call Regina Peirce at 655-0596. Ages and Stages of Infant and Child Development - Learning about normal child development will help you understand how to care for and encourage your young child. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 24 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Potty Training Your Toddler Classes - Learn all you can about potty training your child including the signs that your child is ready and how to start. To register, call 655-0596. Date: 6 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: ACS, SB NEW PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAM (NPSP) The NPSP continues its mission to engage Army parents of every newborn at TAMC hospital. TAMC’s OBGYN department assists the NPSP in this mission with weekly referrals. NPSP also meets with post-partum and NICU staff at TAMC to provide weekly follow-up with Families. Baby Massage I, II, & III - Babies are intuitive and their sense of touch is highly developed. Baby massage is a great activity to increase the bonding between a baby and parents. The time spent massaging your baby greatly increases communication and helps you to understand your baby’s moods, needs, desires and expressions. In addition to increased bonding there are many health benefits for baby. Baby Massage is a three part consecutive series that is offered every month, so if a parent misses a class they can catch it in our other location or just wait until the following month. Babies should be between 4 and 8 months old. Call 655-4227. Date: 4 November Time: 1400-1600 Place: AMR CC


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Resource Workshop - NPSP has a Resource Workshop available to all parents. The workshop provides important information on the Nurturing Parent curriculum, resources available in the community, and short videos on preventing shaken baby syndrome and basic newborn care. Call 655-4227. Date: 19 November Time: 1400-1600 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Newborn Care I and II - Taking care of a newborn for the first time can be scary for any parent. Come learn the basics of newborn care and make the early months special for you and your baby. Newborn care provides tips about everything from holding your baby, to diapering and bathing. This class is a two part series that is offered every month, so if a parent misses a class they can catch it in our other location or just wait until the following month. To register, call 655-4227. Class #I Date: 2 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Date: 3 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC Class #II Date: 9 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Date: 10 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC Breast Feeding Basics - Breast feeding should be one of the most natural things in the world, but for many moms breastfeeding can be frustrating. Join our breast feeding basics class to learn about getting started with breastfeeding, overcoming challenges, and the importance of breastfeeding for your baby. Call 655-4227. Date: 23 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: SGT Yano Library, SB Date: 24 November Time: 0900-1100 Place: AMR CC


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EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY MEMBER PROGRAM (EFMP) Autism Support Groups - ACS EFMP continues to partner with the Community Chaplains and the Children’s Community Council to offer Autism Support Groups. The groups provide Families an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information, and become knowledgeable about community resources. On-site child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS STACC and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information or child care reservations. Date: 3 November Time: 1730-2000 Place: AMR Chapel SHARE Support Group ACS EFMP has started a SHARE Support Group for EFMP Families. The groups will provide Families with an opportunity to share experiences, gather new information and become more knowledgeable about community resources. On-site child care will be available but children must be registered with CYSS STACC and sign up is required. Contact ACS EFMP at 655-4791 or 655-1551 for more information or child care reservations. Date: 17 November Time: 1730-2000 Place: AMR Chapel Date: 18 November Time: 1800-2000 Place: SB Main Post Chapel Army Family Action Plan (AFAP) ALL ABOARD!!!! AFAP 2010, "Ride the Train of Change". That's right, get on-board with your quality-of-life issues. Submit your AFAP issue for the 2010 Installation Conference today. 2010 AFAP conference dates are 26-28 Jan 2010 at the Nehelani Conference & Banquet Center, Schofield Barracks. Issue submission can be made on-line at www.mwrarmyhawaii.com, via fax at (808) 655-1654 or at the Schofield Barracks ACS, 2091 Kolekole Ave and the TAMC ACS Satellite Center, 127A Krukowski Rd. For more information about this program, contact Michael Briglin at (808) 655-1696 or via email at [email protected]. Army Family Team Building (AFTB) Army life can be a jungle so let AFTB help you navigate through the rough terrain. Whether you are new to Army or have been around awhile, we have something for everyone. We even have opportunities for you to become a part of the AFTB team as a volunteer!

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AFTB Level I, Welcome to the Jungle! will be held on 2-3 November at Schofield Barracks ACS 0900-1230. This class is the beginning of the journey through the jungle and will assist you in obtaining the skills necessary to navigate your way. Level I will discuss expectations and impact of the Army lifestyle, acronyms, introduction to Family Readiness Groups, and Community Resources to name a few classes. Money Matters Checkbook Maintenance. Obtain information about opening and maintaining a checkbook account on 4 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Credit Management. Do you know what your credit score is? Learn how to use your credit wisely and how to improve your credit score on 11 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. First Term Financial Training. This course will provide you with basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourage financial planning, improve money management skills and enhance personal financial literacy. The course is available on 9 & 23 November, 0830-1600, Schofield Barracks ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Money Management. Learn the basic tools for financial success, develop a spending plan, reduce expenses and make your paycheck work for you on 4, 11 & 25 November, 1030-1200, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. Learn how Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) works in terms of amount allowable and the different types of investment opportunities available on 25 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 for more information. The Financial Readiness Program has one-on-one personal financial counseling available by appointment. Call 655-4227 to schedule your appointment today. Work and Careers Employment Orientation. Kick start your job search in Hawaii! Get employment information on Federal, State, private sector and staffing agencies. See the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc that are available for use. Classes are available on 2, 9, 23 & 27 November, 0900-1030, Schofield Barracks, ACS. Call 655-4227 to register today. Relocation Are you new to the island? Check out our free newcomers island tour that will take you around the island. The tour departs from Schofield Barracks ACS the 2nd and 4th Saturday at 0800 and from Fort Shafter Flats ACS the 3rd Wednesday at 0800 every month. Call 655-4227 or 438-4499 to get your boarding pass today!


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Are you interested in learning more about Hawaiian Culture? Then Umeke (vessel) Ka’eo (knowledge) is the class for you. Join this fun and interactive class and take away a new piece of knowledge to fill your vessel. The 8-week series is held every Wednesday from 1800-2000 at Schofield Barracks ACS. Join us for one class or participate in all 8. Children 6 and up are welcome to participate as well. Call 655-4227 for more information. Outreach Programs First Term Financial Training. This course will provide you with basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourages financial planning, improves money management skills and enhances personal financial literacy on 5 November, 0800-1500, TAMC Chapel or 19 November, 0800-1530, Fort Shafter Flats ACS, Bldg 1599. Call 655-4227 for more information. Are you a dad whose spouse is deployed? Then join us in our all new group, When Moms Deploy Dads Rule the Roost. We will provide dinner and activities for the kids and an opportunity for Dads to meet and share tips on how you make it work for you on 5 November, 1730-1930, AMR CC or 19 November, 1730-1930, HMR CC. Call 438-4499 to make your reservation. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness classes are available upon request. Please call 655-4779 to request a class. 4. ARMED SERVICES YMCA (Dela LaFleur, 624-5645) 1262 Santos Dumont Ave, WAAF Hours of Operation - Our office is open Monday through Friday from 0800-1400 and at other times by appointment. Father Daughter Ball - Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing at our 3rd Annual Father Daughter Ball on Saturday, 7 November, at the Nehelani Banquet & Conference Center, Schofield Barracks. Purchase your tickets early as seating is limited. The Children’s Waiting Room - Have you been putting off your medical appointment? We can help you with some of your childcare needs while you attend medical appointments on Schofield or Tripler. We have a Children’s Waiting Room available to provide onsite child care for healthy children while parents or siblings attend regular medical appointments at:

Tripler Hospital (808) 833-1185 for reservations

Schofield Clinics (808) 624-5645 for reservations

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Food for Families - Our emergency food locker is available to families who are experiencing financial difficulty and who could use some assistance. We generally have a supply of canned goods, frozen food, dry goods, and personal care items. We also gratefully accept donations of non-perishable items to replenish our food supply. Please call 624-5645 for information. Playmorning - This family interactive playgroup is designed for children up to age 5 and their parents or caregivers. No registration is required but there is a fee of $1 per child to help cover the cost of supplies. The program is offered at the following locations from 0900-1030:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Welcome Baby and Me - For babies under 12 months old and their parents. Babies will have the opportunity to exercise and develop their fine and large motor skills through play. Come join us Thursday mornings 0830-1030 at the Wheeler Armed Services YMCA. $1.00 fee per child. First visit is free!

Would you like to be on the ASYMCA’s mailing list? If so, please e-mail

[email protected] and ask to be added.

5. UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS (USO) Nicole Darity, Programs Manager, 836-3351

The USO would like to thank the FRGs and volunteers who worked around the clock welcoming home Soldiers to Schofield Barracks. If you would like to get involved with the Deployment / Re-deployment Support Program, please contact Elaine Ota at 448-9966 or email [email protected].

Many thanks to Hale Kula Elementary School and Schofield Barracks CDC for hosting USO Hawaii’s Jumpstart Read for the Record which was held on 8 October. The book of choice this year was The Very Hungary Caterpillar. There were almost 600 participants from Schofield.

The Airport USO will be hosting a Grand Re-Opening Event on Thursday, 5 November. Please stop by the Center from 1200-1600 to see the upgrades and enjoy refreshments provided by a few of our sponsors.

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around the world to keep our traveling troops and family members connected with their loved ones around the world. Please contact Nicole at [email protected] or 836-3351 for more information.

USO Hawaii will be holding Craft Connections (formerly TLC) workshops in partnership with ACS throughout the month of November. Sign-ups will be conducted by ACS. Please contact Nicole for details. USO is bringing Sesame Street Live to Hawaii!! Two shows are scheduled for Martinez Gym on 12 December at 1500 & 1730. Other base locations and dates are: 9 December Kaneohe MCB at 1330 & 1830; 13 December Hickam AFB at 1500 & 1800.

For further information on USO Hawaii, please visit our website: www.uso.org/hawaii or email [email protected] 6. HUI O’ WAHINE Hui O’ Wahine Make it, Fake it, Bake it Basket Auction and Luncheon Join the Hui O’ Wahine, Fort Shafter Spouses Club for their November luncheon. The luncheon will be held on 12 November at the Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter from 1030-1300 and will feature a Make it, Fake it, Bake it Basket Auction. Are you crafty? Like to Bake? Just like to shop? Then create a basket with some goodies or have your unit/company/FRG, etc. donate one to be auctioned off. The proceeds go into the Hui welfare fund for deserving organizations. To donate baskets please contact Hui 1st VP Cyndi Gilbert at [email protected] or 808.744.7911 by 9 November. To reserve your luncheon seat contact Kelli Underhill at [email protected] or 808.888.5754. Reservations for the luncheon are due by 5 November at 1500. The luncheon price is $15. For more information visit www.huispirit.com. 7. FORT SHAFTER THRIFT SHOP Need a night’s rest, different Christmas decorations, or a new place to volunteer? Check out the Hui O’ Wahine Fort Shafter thrift shop. It is open Tuesdays and Fridays 0900-1300, Thursdays 1400-1800 and Consignment Hours, 0900-1030. Join us for our bag sale on 5 & 6 November. A reminder: we will be closed on 27 November in observance of Thanksgiving. The Fort Shafter Thrift shop is always in need of new volunteers. Visit the Thrift Shop at Bldg. 342 Pierce Street or call 842-1074. 8. SCHEDULED EVENTS Oahu North Town Hall 26 Jan 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm) 25 May 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm) 21 Sep 2010, 1830-1930, Post Conference Room (Lg Rm)


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ONCD PX/Commissary/Nehelani Advisory Council: 7 Dec 09, 1015-1115, Nehelani (following SIMS Meeting) Oahu South

Town Hall 3 Feb 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel 2 Jun 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel 6 Oct 2010, 1830-1930, Wednesday, AMR Chapel Fort Shafter PXMarket/ Council Meeting

13 Jan 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 14 Apr 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 14 Jul 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 13 Oct 2010, 1000-1100, Wednesday, Bldg 1599, Conference Rm #115, Ft. Shafter Flats 9. NEWSLETTER AND MEETING INFORMATION Website: The Newsletter is also available on the Division Website at www.25idl.army.mil. Spouse Information Meeting POC: Ms. Linda Keller at [email protected]. Email Article Submissions by the 3rd Friday of Every Month to: [email protected]. Next SIMS North Meeting: 2 Nov 09, 0900, Nehelani. Please send any related concerns/changes to SGT Ryan McCarty at [email protected]. Next SIMS South Meeting: 18 Nov, 0900, Hale Ikena, Fort Shafter. Please send any related concerns/changes to Leighton Siu at [email protected].

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SECTION I. OFFICIAL OFFICIAL ITEMS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR 25-30

1. EMERGENCY/HOTLINE/DUTY OFFICER’S NUMBERS ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY NUMBERS HOTLINE NUMBERS AMBULANCE 911 AMNESTY BOX HOTLINE 656-1297 FIRE (OAHU) 911 ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE 655-4227 MILITARY POLICE 911 ARMY EMERGENCY RELIEF HOTLINE 655-4227 HEALTH CLINIC/ACUTE CARE (SB) 433-8850 ARMY COUNTERINTELLIGENCE OFFICE, HI 954-5567 HEALTH CLINIC (TAMC/FS) 433-6629 SPY HOTLINE (CONUS) 1-800-CALL-SPY AMERICAN RED CROSS (SB) 655-4927 CHAPLAIN (SB) 655-9355 (FS) 433-6631 (AMR) 836-4599 NON-DUTY HOURS 1-877-272-7337 NON-DUTY HRS (ON CALL CHAP.) 655-3272 ARMY AVIATION ACCIDENT 656-1282 USAG-HI /EEO AND POSH INFO. LINE 655-9382 CRIME STOP (SB) 655-7114 USARPAC IG HOTLINE 438-1820 CRIME STOP (FS) 438-7116 EOD INCIDENT RESPONSE LINE 655-7112 CID 655-0401 MILITARY POLICE (WAAF) 656-7114 CID DUTY AGENT (CALL MPs) 655-7114 USARPAC VOTING ASSIST. ACTION LINE 438-8678 DPW EMERGENCY/TROUBLE DESK (24hr) 656-1275 DPW HAZARDOUS SPILL HOTLINE 656-1111 USARPAC EAC 424-3000 EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CTR. RECORDER 438-9301/9302 EMER. LEAVE SEC. (SB/FS) 655-1804/4633 NON-APPROPRIATED FUND JOB HOTLINE 438-3977 25TH ID IG 655-0847 25TH ID EO 655-0053 NON-DUTY HOURS 655-4034/8639 DOD CHILD ABUSE/SAFETY VIOLATION HOTLINE 1-800-336-4592 POISON CONTROL 1-800-222-1222 ARMY RECRUITING INFORMATION 541-1615 TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER ER 433-6629 INSTALLATION OPS CENTER (WAAF) 656-3272 VICTIM ADVOCACY PROGRAM 624-SAFE (7233) SOLDIER/FAMILY ASSISTANCE CEN. (24HRS) 655-6600 ARMY HAWAII FAMILY HOUSING, NORTH SUICIDE AND CRISIS HOTLINE (24 HOURS) 832-3100 (SB, HMR, WAAF) 457-4075 INTERNAL REVIEW HOTLINE 655-8121 ARMY HAWAII FAMILY HOUSING, SOUTH (AMR, TAMC, FS) 457-4050 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUTY OFFICERS 516TH SIGNAL BDE (FS) 438-7999 (FS) 30TH SIGNAL BN (FSTCC/LCC) 655-2151/2144 500th MI BDE 655-6082 (SB) USAG-HI INSTALLATION OPS. CENTER 655-8763 (SB) 45TH SUSTAINMENT BDE 655-8532 (SB) 205TH MI BN 438-9911 (FS) 94th AAMDC 224-8594 (FS) 311th SIGNAL CMD (T) EOC ____ 497-9971 (FS) MILITARY DIRECTORY (OPERATOR) (808) 449-1110 POST OPERATOR (808) 449-7110 DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS CUSTOMER HANDBOOK ONLINE: https://dpwhawaii.army.mil/general/customerhandbook.aspx.

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2. NOTICES FOR THE USAG-HI BULLETIN. Notices for the USAG-HI Bulletin should be submitted to the USAG-HI Bulletin Editor, Mr. Don Boyer, Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), Administrative Services Division (ASD), by email to [email protected], or by fax to 655-4663/4629 (please ask for fax receipt confirmation). All articles should be submitted no later than COB Friday the week prior to the next electronic publication of the Bulletin on Thursday of each week or early enough to ensure publication of the article before its expiration/completion date. Organizations should not include sensitive OPSEC data in Bulletin notices. Organizations submitting articles for the Bulletin are responsible for having their information checked and approved by OPSEC personnel when necessary or when there is doubt as to the sensitivity of the information prior to submission to the Bulletin. OPSEC review and approval should be indicated and included if needed with the draft notice when forwarded to the USAG-HI Bulletin Editor. Additionally, submissions should be reviewed and approved by the appropriate line manager prior to submission to the Bulletin to ensure conformance with current management policies and directives before publication. The Bulletin is published in Arial 9 point bold, with full justified paragraphs. Submissions to the Bulletin must include specific point of contact information (name, phone number and email if necessary) and should indicate the start and end dates the item is to appear in the Bulletin when needed. Military times and dates are used in all notices. The Bulletin is published entirely electronically and is distributed from DHR to specific contacts within USAG-HI and other major commands, tenant organizations and other offices for further distribution and posting within their organizations. New, updated, or revised items are highlighted each week and due dates, deadlines and similar dates are underlined where useful. For more information, or to be added to or update the Bulletin mailing list, please contact Mr. Boyer at 655-4211. 3. USAG-HI BULLETIN ON LINE. The current and previous 11 issues of the Bulletin are maintained on the USARPAC Theater Portal, at: https://portal.usarpac.army.mil:36000/imcom-pacific/Garrisons/Hawaii/hiHROffices/Bulletin/Pages/default.aspx. Additionally, the current Bulletin and past issues are posted on the 30th Signal BN/Network Enterprise Center (NEC) internet site at: http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/bulletins/bulletins.asp. For more information, please contact the USAG-HI Bulletin Editor, Mr. Don Boyer, DHR, at 655-4211. 4. TEMPORARY OFFICE CLOSURE – SCHOFIELD BARRACKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH CLINIC. The Occupational Health Clinic at Schofield Barracks will be temporarily closed from October 19 – December 13, 2009. The Schofield Barracks Clinic is being closed because of personnel deployments and service upgrades, including the addition of a new receptionist and a physician. In the interim, services are being centralized at the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Occupational Health Clinic. -- For deployment physicals, pre-employment physicals and commercial driver’s license physicals, please call the Tripler Occupational Health Clinic at 433-6835 or call Ms. Joanna Ling at 433-5703. -- For annual occupational medical surveillance exams (asbestos, child care provider, respirator use, etc.) call the Tripler Occupational Health Clinic at 433-6845 IF the exams cannot be postponed until after December 13, 2009. -- For health screenings of new personnel, students, contractors and American Red Cross volunteer in-processing, please report to the Tripler Occupational Health Clinic on Mondays or Wednesdays, 0800 – 1100. For more information, please call 433-6835. For more information on the closure, please contact the TAMC Public Affairs Office at 433-5785 or [email protected]. 5. USAG-HI DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS (DPW) CUSTOMER HANDBOOK. The Directorate of Public Works has an online customer handbook to provide service guidance for all those requiring DPW services at: https://dpwhawaii.army.mil/general/customerhandbook.aspx. For further information, please contact Ms. Camille Howe, DPW Program Analyst at 656-5281. 6. RETROACTIVE STOP LOSS SPECIAL PAY. Retroactive stop loss special pay is a special pay for military members, to include members of the reserve component and former and retired members under the jurisdiction of the secretary, who, while serving on active duty at any time from 11 September 2001 to 30 September 2009, had their enlistment or period of obligated service involuntarily extended or whose established date of separation, release from active duty, or approved voluntary retirement was involuntarily suspended by authority of either section 123 or section 12305, Title 10, United States Code (commonly referred to as Stop Loss Authority). This special pay is specifically authorized to be claimed retroactively as provided in this message. Effective 21 October 2009, eligible service members, as provided above, will be paid $500.00 for each month or portion of a month retained on active duty past their contractual ETS dates. Each service member or survivor must file a claim for retroactive stop loss special pay not later than 21 October 2010. Service members or survivors who believe they are eligible for retroactive stop loss special pay may submit an electronic claim at https://www.stoplosspay.army.mil. For more information, please refer to ALARACT 277/2009. If you need any further assistance, please contact the USAG-HI Directorate of Human Resources, Transition Center, at 808-655-0175. 7. 25TH INFANTRY DIVISION REDEPLOYMENT CEREMONY. The 25th Infantry Division will host a redeployment ceremony on November 19, 2009 starting at 1000 at Sills Field, Schofield Barracks. Division Soldiers recently redeployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom will be formally honored. For more information on the ceremony, please call the Garrison Public Affairs Office at 656-3157. Be aware that THIS CEREMONY WILL IMPACT INSTALLATION TRAFFIC with the temporary closure of a portion of Cadet Sheridan Road. During the ceremony, Cadet Sheridan Road, from Kolekole Avenue to Trimble Road will be closed. During the full dress rehearsal on November 18, 2009, beginning at 1000 traffic will be stopped momentarily on Trimble Road by road guards to allow Soldiers to march from the Sgt. Smith Theater to Sills Field and then again when they return. For more information on base traffic, call the Directorate of Emergency Services at 656-6751 or visit the Garrison’s website at: http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/traffic/traffic.asp .


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8. REMINDER: KOLEKOLE PASS HOURS OF OPERATION. Kolekole Pass, the road that connects Schofield Barracks to the Waianae coast through Naval Magazine Lualualei is open Monday – Friday, 0700 – 1730. Traffic is permitted to drive from Waianae to Schofield, from 0700 – 1145. Traffic is permitted to drive from Schofield to Waianae from 1200 – 1730. The pass is closed all weekends and holidays. Please keep in mind that operation times are subject to change whenever training is going on or in the case of inclement weather. Motorists are urged to call 668-3007 to see if the gate is open or not before attempting to access the pass. 9. TEMPORARY GATE AND ROAD CLOSURE. Macomb Gate and Macomb Road will be closed, Nov. 3 – 5 from 0800 to 1500 for the installation of holiday decorations and roadway repair work. Drivers are encouraged to use McNair or Foote gates instead. At the Flagler Road and Waianae Avenue intersection, two-lane traffic on Flagler will merge into one lane. Two-lane traffic on Waianae Avenue will also be merged into one lane. For more information, please call Mr. Purdy Keohokapu at 655-1308. A map of the closure will be posted at the website: http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/traffic/communityimpact.asp (link: Schofield Road Closures Map. Check out https://dpwhawaii.army.mil/communityimpact for more details or to see other community - related information. 10. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTER CLOSURE AND TEMPORARY RELOCATION OF SERVICES. The Schofield Barracks Health and Fitness Center, Bldg 582, will be closed effective October 7, 2009 for approximately 90 days to replace the facility roof. All classes and services will be relocated to the Martinez Physical Fitness Center, Bldg 488, Schofield Barracks, during this time. Classes and services will commence on October 9, 2009. For class schedules and/or more information, please call Ms. Linda Williams at 655-4804. 11. US POSTAL SERVICE CHANGES IN OPERATING HOURS – FORT SHAFTER. The USPS has announced a major change in their business hours. Effective October 26, 2009, the Fort Shafter Post Office business hours will be Monday – Friday, 1000 to 1400. The Post Office will be closed on Sundays and all federal holidays. 12. DENTAL APPOINTMENTS TO BE LIMITED AT TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER (TAMC) AND SCHOFIELD BARRACKS. Due to redeployment activities, routine dental appointments at all U.S. Army Dental Activity clinics at Tripler Army Medical Center and Schofield Barracks will be limited through 18 December 2009. The dental command appreciates your understanding as its staff works hard to help returning Warriors with their re-integration process. For further information, please contact Ms. Sue Mendez-Johnson at 433-9200. 13. E-MAIL ADDRESS CHANGES FOR THE U.S. ARMY GARRISON-HAWAII (USAG-HI) INSTALLATION OPERATION CENTER (IOC). The USAG-HI Installation Operations Center is requesting all commands to send emails to their new email address: [email protected], global listing (IOC). This was Command Directed, and takes effect immediately. The Installation Operation Center will continue to monitor the old e-mail of [email protected], global listing (Installation Operation Center). The IOC will send out another Operational Bulletin when the old e-mail address is removed from the global listing. For further information, please contact Mr. John R. Aquino, Chief, Installation Operations Center, at 656-3277. 14. WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD AMMUNITION SUPPLY POINT (WASP) TEMPORARY CLOSURE. The Wheeler Ammunition Supply Point (WASP) will be closed from November 2 – 6, 2009 in order to conduct the Quarterly 100% inventory. All units requiring munitions support for training during this time need to draw their required ammo NLT 28 October 2009. The Training Ammunition Vehicle Holding Area (TAVHA) will be available for munitions storage during this time. Emergency issues will be handled on a case by case basis, and must be approved by the DOL Munitions Accountable Office, Mr. Armell Armstead at 656-1649 or 226-8441, or the DOL Supply Branch Chief, Mr. John Gearhart at 656-0817 or 227-2760. 15. OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL (OCS) LOCAL SELECTION BOARDS. The next U. S. Army Human Resources Command Local OCS Selection Board is listed below. Soldiers who wish to be considered by this selection board must submit their applications through command channels to the Directorate of Human Resources, DA Boards Section, Bldg 750, Rm. 203, Ayers Ave. Schofield Barracks, by the dates listed below. If you are interested in applying for OCS, provide an original and three copies of the completed application packet to our office by the dates listed. (OCS Information Packets can be picked up at Bldg 750, Rm. 203.) For more information, please contact Mr. Andrew Young at 655-4511/5329 or email [email protected]. New requirement: you must have a 4 year Degree.

BD PACKET SUBMISSION LOCAL OCS BD FY 09 DA OCS BD 1 1-31 Oct 09 17 Nov 09 25-29 Jan 10 2 1-31 Jan 10 9 Feb 10 12-16 Apr 10

16. COMMUNITY IMPACT UPDATES – SCHEDULED ROAD/GATE CLOSURES, CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ACTIVITIES: SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER. The following Community Impact Updates have been received: -- ROAD CLOSURES: From 07 March 2009 to November 07 2009, portions of Williston and Wright-Smith Avenues and Bragg Street on Schofield Barracks will be closed for roadway construction work. Drivers should avoid the area. For further information on Community Impact Updates, please contact Mr. Michael Shimabukuro at 656-4661, OR see https://dpwhawaii.army.mil/communityimpact for more details on current or upcoming road/gate closures, construction projects,


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and safety issues and to see other community information relating to base operations and safety as promulgated by the Directorate of Public Works. 17. USARPAC “ONE TEAM WARRIOR RUN.” The USARPAC One Team Warrior Run has been scheduled for 10 November 2009 beginning at 0630. Motorists on Fort Shafter are reminded to drive with caution and plan for potential delays. The four-mile run, which will start and end at Palm Circle, is estimated to last 1.5 hours and will take runners throughout the installation, causing traffic delays. No roads will be closed during the run. For more information, call MSG Kualii Makaneole, USARPAC operations, at 438-2438. 18. OPERATING HOURS, U.S. ARMY MUSEUM, FORT DERUSSY. Until further notice, the U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii at Ft. DeRussy will be open to the public Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 0900 – 1700. The Museum will be closed on Sundays and Mondays. For further information, please contact Ms. Judith Bowman, Curator, U.S. Army Museum of Hawaii, at 438 -2822. 19. ARMY’S POST-9/11 GI BILL POLICY ANNOUNCED. The Army has just announced its Post 9/11 GI Bill Policy. The policy can be found on the following website: HTTP://ArmyG1-DEV-INTERNET.HQDA.PENTAGON.MIL/DOCS/POST-9-11%20GI%20BILL%20POST%20POLICY%20(APPROVED) .PDF A key component of the policy is the establishment of a transferability policy. A Post-9/11 GI Bill transferability quick reference is located at this website: HTTP://ARMYG1-DEV- INTERNET.HQDA.PENTAGON.MIL/DOCS/TRANSFERABILITY%20QUICK%20REFERENCE. PDF (Note: due to the size of these website addresses, they will NOT print correctly in this Bulletin. They are not linked and cannot be copied and pasted.) Key points pertaining to transferability are:

a. Transfer of unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits will be accomplished via the transfer of education benefits (TEB) web portal. The TEB web portal is operational and is located at HTTPS://WWW.DMDC.OSD.MIL/TEB/ (As soon as this website is accessed, a common access card (CAC), DOD self-service logon, or DFAS pin will be needed to continue.) Though requests may be submitted and approved prior to 1 August 2009, the benefits may not be used until 1 August 2009 and later.

b. An influx of requests is expected to be submitted on and shortly after the TEB is operational. To ensure orderly processing of requests, the following processing priority, in order, has been established: (1) Soldiers with an approved retirement date from 1 September 2009 to 1 January 2010; (2)Soldiers whose dependents will attend college in the fall 2009 semester/quarter; (3) All others.

c. Additional service commitments, if required, are effective on the date the request is submitted, not the date of approval. d. Soldiers eligible for MGIB, MGIB-SR, and REAP will be required by the VA to make an irrevocable conversion from these

programs to the post-9/11 GI Bill, if they desire to use benefits under the post- 9/11 Bill. Submission of a request to transfer benefits to a dependent will be viewed by the VA as an irrevocable conversion from these programs to the post- 9/11 GI Bill.

e. After Soldiers submit their request to transfer benefits in TEB, an Army certification official will review the request to ensure all requirements established in the policy are met. Upon certification, the VA will receive the approved request via the TEB website.

f. Prior to dependents using transferred benefits, they must submit a request for a certificate of eligibility to the VA. The form that a dependent needs to fill out is the VA Form 22-1990E, not the VA Form 22-1990. The VA Form 22-1990E can be found on the VA’s VONAPP website at: HTTPS://VABENEFITS.VBA.VA.GOV/VONAPP/MAIN.ASP. All required dependent information will be electronically transmitted from the TEB website to the VA.

g. Soldiers who have an approved unexecuted retirement date on 1 August 2009 may request to have their retirement date amended to 1 September 2009 but no later. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy Morris, Director SBAEC, at 655-444.

20. NEW ID CARD RULES FOR SOLDIERS, RETIREES, FAMILY MEMBERS, & CIVILIANS. The Directorate of Human Resources, Schofield Barracks, has implemented a new Department of Homeland Security identification security directive that must be met in order to obtain either a Common Access Card (CAC) or an ID Card for military personnel, authorized civilians, retirees, and family members seeking to renew or replace a military Identification Card. These procedures went into effect in December 2008 with the fielding of the upgraded DEERS/RAPIDS 7.3 version of the ID Card processing equipment at the Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter office locations.


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Among the many changes to the ID card issuing process, the most important is that each customer now must present two forms of identification, one of which must include a current photograph. The DEERS/RAPIDS system will not produce a new CAC or ID card without first scanning the two forms of identification into the data base. Some documents that can be used for positive personal identification are as follows: Driver’s license or ID issued by a state or outlying U.S. Commonwealth or possession; ID card issued by federal, state, or local government agencies or entities; school ID card with a photograph; Voter’s Registration card; U.S. military ID Card; Certificate of U.S. Citizenship, or a Certificate of Naturalization. For those younger than 18 who are unable to present a document as listed above, the following are acceptable: school record or report card; clinic, doctor or hospital record, or a day-care or nursery school record. The listing above is not all inclusive. A complete list of acceptable documents can be found on the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) website at www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-9.pdf, page 4. If you have any questions or concerns as to the proper documentation needed, please call first (Schofield 655-4104/6884; Fort Shafter 438-1757) before visiting a Military ID Card issuing facility to determine what specific documents may be required, and to verify the process to renew or replace an ID Card. For further information please contact Ms. Makena Davis at 655-1272. 21. ID CARD OFFICES HOURS OF OPERATION, CONTACT INFORMATION, AND LOCATIONS OF ID CARD ISSUING FACILITIES ON OAHU. SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Bldg 750 Ayers Ave, Room 103, in the Soldiers Support Center, Phone: 655-4104/6884. Operating hours for the ID Card/DEERS Offices, Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), at Schofield Barracks (Bldg. 750, Soldier Support Center): Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 0730 – 1530; however, doors will close at 1530 daily and the time for customer sign-in may be cut off prior to 1530, depending upon the number of customers waiting for service at the time so that everyone can be seen by close of business at 1600. Wednesdays, by command directive, the ID card Office at Schofield Barracks is required to provide priority service to all incoming Soldiers in the Replacement Detachment (normally about 150+ Soldiers) that day. Walk-in customers can only be seen on a stand-by basis, and on occasions, not at all on Wednesdays. Thursday, Open 0730 – 1130: Closed for Mandatory Training 1130 – 1600. FORT SHAFTER, Bldg 1507, 163 Stream Road, Fort Shafter Flats; Phone: 438-1757. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 0730 – 1530.

Thursday, Open 0730 – 1130: Closed for Mandatory Training 1200 – 1600. Please schedule your visit to the Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter ID card Offices accordingly, or call ahead for more information and assistance. HOURS OF OPERATION, CONTACT INFORMATION, AND LOCATIONS OF OTHER ID CARD ISSUING FACILITIES ON OAHU, HAWAII US Army Reserve Center, Fort Shafter Flats:

1557 Pass Street, Bldg. 1557, 3rd Floor: Office hours are 0800 – 1130 and 1300 – 1500, Monday – Friday. Phone: 438-1600, ext. 3195.

Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC): Office location is at the Oceanside Entrance, 2nd door on right: Office hours are 0730 – 1530, Monday – Friday. Phone: 433-9166/9167.

Pearl Harbor Naval Station: 4827 Bougainville Drive, Honolulu, HI (next to the Moanaloa Shopping Center): Office hours are 0730 – 1530 for first-come first served walk-ins and 0800 – 1500 for appointments. Appointments are preferred. Phone: 471-2405 ext. 5207.

U.S. Air Force, Hickam AFB: 624th Regional Support Group, Hanger 7, Rm. 2: Office hours are 0800 – 1600, Monday – Friday by appointment only. Phone: 449-3393. U.S. Coast Guard, Honolulu: Sand Island Administration Bldg., 2nd Floor, Honolulu, HI: Office hours are 0800 – 1430, Monday – Friday, by appointment

only. Phone: 842-2062/2063. U.S. Marine Corps, Camp Smith:

Bldg. 1, Room 111. Office is open Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Phone: 477-8907. 22. USE OF DEERS/RAPIDS ID CARD EQUIPMENT IN PSDR UNITS IN HAWAII. Proper management and use of the Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) deployable ID Card workstations supporting MTOE brigade and brigade-size units under the Personnel Services Delivery Redesign (PSDR) program is critical to mission success, particularly during periods of deployment and redeployment. Failure to capitalize on this important asset places additional workload on the installation ID Card facilities, overburdening these facilities, extending customer wait times, and prolonging Soldier absences from the unit area. Proper employment of the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) workstations can alleviate much of this workload. A review of deployable rapids


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workstation utilization data conducted by the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) at HQDA reveals that a significant number of ID Card workstations in PSDR units continue to have little or no usage and/or significant down time associated with non-use, deployment, and redeployment. Key to successful operation of the deployable RAPIDS workstation is its continued use in both tactical and non-tactical environments. Commanders should review internal operating procedures to ensure proper and consistent utilization of the DEERS/RAPIDS ID card equipment. For more information on this topic, see ALARACT Message 097/2009 Utilization of DEERS/RAPIDS Deployable Workstations Supporting PSDR Equipped MTOE Bde Organizations, DTG 061756Z APR 09. Point of contact is Mr. Elbert Jackson, Army DEERS/RAPIDS Project Officer at DSN: 221-0202 or Email [email protected]. 23. ID CARD SUPPORT FOR SOLDIERS IN PSDR UNITS. In 2006 and 2007, the following units/commands in U.S. Army Hawaii transitioned to the Personnel Services Delivery Redesign (PSDR) program: 25th INF Div, STB 2nd SBCT 3rd IBCT 25th CAB 8th TSC, STB 8th MP Bde 45th Sust Bde 500th MI Bde 516th Sig Bde 130th Engr Bde USARPAC, STB Under the PSDR initiative, several Human Resources/Military Personnel functions, including issuing Common Access Cards (CAC)/ID Cards for assigned/attached Soldiers were assumed by the supporting Brigade/Command S1s. Accordingly, all Soldiers assigned to these units are required to report to their respective S1’s for ID Card/DEERS service and support. However, many Soldiers are still unfamiliar with PSDR, and they routinely report to the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR), ID card Offices at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter for CAC/ID Card support. The DHR, ID Card/DEERS offices are still required to provide all ID Card/ DEERS support to all Family Members and to Soldiers in Non-PSDR units, i.e., USAG-HI, PACOM, JICPAC, SOCPAC, 311TH Sig Cmd, 196th Inf Bde, etc., that are supported by the DHR. In order to reduce the customer workload and the associated waiting times for customers at the DHR, and to ensure that all Soldiers requiring ID Card service report to their respective ID Card issuing activities, the DHR, ID Card offices now require Soldiers to present a memorandum signed by the PSDR Bde/Command S1 requesting ID Card support. The memorandum must indicate the reason for the request and actions taken to resolve any ID card or systems issues at the S1 location. Point of contact for this action at Schofield Barracks is Ms. Makena Davis at 655-1272, and at Fort Shafter, Mr. Kevin Branch at 655-4274. 24. INSTALLATION MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS (UPDATED). As a reminder for all Soldiers, civilians and contractors, AR 190-5, Motor Vehicle Traffic Supervision, mandates the registration of privately owned vehicles (POVs) at the appropriate Installation Vehicle Registration Office. A person who lives or works on any USAG-HI installation or housing community, or often uses installation facilities, is required to register his/her POV, and display the DoD Form 2220 (decals) on the windshield. Non-compliance will result in receiving a citation from law enforcement officers. US Army access control officers will not deny installation access to those drivers who possess an authorized installation access picture ID (e.g. CAC, USARHAW ID, etc.) but have not yet registered their POVs. They will remind drivers of the registration requirement. However, drivers using Kolekole pass will not be granted access by us navy security personnel (at the top and Waianae side) unless their POVs bear the DoD windshield decals. Personnel can register POVs at Schofield Barracks (Building 750, Soldiers Support Center; phone 655-0894) or Fort Shafter Flats (Building 1599; phone 438-1517). Personnel assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) can also register POVs at TAMC (Room 1A016; phone 433-6671/6672). Newly arrived Soldiers, Family members, and Civilians are required to register their POVs within 10 working days of the POV's arrival on island. Newly purchased POVs should be registered within the same 10 day period unless additional time is required for receipt of license plates and state registration via the mail. In the interest of conserving resources, the following are not required to register their POVs: (1) Personnel who are leaving Hawaii in 30 days due to change of station, and (2) Personnel whose term of service/employment expires in 30 days. Operating hours for the Vehicle Registration Offices will be 0800 – 1600, M – F, beginning November 2, 2009. For additional information, please contact Mr. Paul Koontz at 655-8940. 25. COMMANDERS, GOT RISKS? The Army Substance Abuse Program’s Risk Reduction office offers the Unit Risk Inventory (URI) assessment, a 53 item questionnaire which assesses a unit’s propensity for risk in 14 deemed high-risk areas to include: alcohol and other drug use, unit cohesion, suicide, financial problems, army environment, self perception and relationships. Results of this survey provide a picture of the unit’s self-reported high risk behaviors. Surveys can be given to any Army Hawaii unit, as long as 60% of the assigned strength is present. Commanders can request a URI during Change of Command or annually. To schedule a survey for your unit, please call Ms. Melissa Parnell, Risk Reduction Program Coordinator, 655-0996 or email: [email protected]. 26. TRAFFIC SAFETY ON-LINE CLASS SIGN-UP. All Hawaii-based Soldiers and Civilian workers have a new tool to request traffic safety classes. Soldiers and Civilian workers can request classes using their Army Knowledge Online account at https://airs.lmi.org. Select “View Available Courses”; select “Pacific" Region and Garrison "Hawaii"; then select the desired course. Six Classes will be offered initially:

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- Army Traffic Safety Advanced training for over 26 year old Soldiers - Army Traffic Safety Supervisor training for military and civilian supervisors of Soldiers - Remedial Drivers Improvement training for Soldiers and civilian workers with traffic infractions.

For further information, please contact Mr. Felipe Lopez, Cape Fox Professional Services, at 655-6455 and leave a voice message. 27. MANDATORY FIRST TERM FINANCIAL TRAINING SCHEDULE – SCHOFIELD BARRACKS. Mandatory First Term Financial Training is provided on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month at Schofield Barracks Army Community Service (ACS), Bldg. 2091. Learn basic financial skills, develop self reliance and personal responsibility, encourage financial planning, improve money management skills, and enhance your personal financial literacy. This is a mandatory 8 hour program of military instruction. Certificates will be awarded to each participant who completes the 8 hours of instruction. For class date and/or to register, please contact ACS Schofield Barracks at 655-4227. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 28. MANDATORY FIRST TERM FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT TRAINING – TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER (TAMC) AND FORT SHAFTER. The Tripler Army Community Service (ACS) office is offering a mandatory 8-hour financial management course for first term Soldiers assigned to Tripler and Fort Shafter units that do not in process through Schofield Barracks. This class will give Soldiers the opportunity to qualify for promotion points. A certificate will be awarded on completion. Call 438-4499 to reserve your space for one of the following classes:

Date Time Location 5 Nov 0800-1600 Tripler Chapel, 3rd Floor, D Wing 19 Nov 0800-1600 Ft. Shafter Flats, Bldg. 1599, Room 115,

29. MOS/MEDICAL RETENTION BOARD (MMRB) PROCESSING. Soldiers with P3/P4 physical profiles are required to appear before an MMRB for a determination of continued military service or separation from active duty for medical reasons. The MMRB panel convenes on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Directorate of Human Resources, Bldg. 750 (Soldiers Support Center) Rm. 208, Schofield Barracks, to interview eligible Soldiers. Cut-off for submission of MMRB packets thru command channels to the DHR for appearance before the board is COB on the 1st Thursday of each month. The point of contact for information or assistance with MMRB actions is Mrs. Angelita D. Dizon, USAG-HI, DHR, 655-1653. 30. REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SOLICITATION PERMITS. Army Regulation (AR) 210-07 requires a commercial solicitation permit in order to conduct business or sales activity on Army installations (e.g., Avon, Longaburger, Tupperware, household goods, sale of insurance, etc.) No person may enter Army installations and transact business as a matter of right. Permission must first be granted by the Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii. Private civilian enterprises or self-employed persons desiring to conduct commercial activity on Army installations must apply in person at the Commercial Solicitation Office, Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation, 350 Eastman Road, Wheeler Army Airfield, M – F, 0800 – 1600 (closed 1200-1300 for lunch). Applications are handled by appointment only. FAMILY MEMBERS OF ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS residing in government quarters who are requesting to operate a home-based business must submit a formal request through the sponsor's Battalion Commander, for the appropriate Community Center. For more information, please contact Ms. Jaci Gavnik at 656-0083., or [email protected]. 31. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE ORGANIZATION APPROVALS. Private organizations or individuals desiring to establish a private organization on a military installation are required to obtain the approval of the Commander, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii. Once established IAW Army Regulation (AR) 210-22, these organizations are required to submit selected documentation (e.g., meeting minutes, financial statements, audits, federal and state tax exemption, liability insurance, etc.) on a quarterly basis. Failure to submit the required documents may result in withdrawal of the operating permit. Private organizations are reminded of the State of Hawaii tax exemption requirement (Form G-6) which should be forwarded with all other documentation. The hours of operation for Private Organization Approval Notice appointments will be M – F, 0800 – 1200, closed 1200 – 1300 for lunch, appointments only. For more information, or to make an appointment, please contact Ms. Jaci Gavnik at 656-0083; email [email protected]. 32. MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION UNIT FUNDS. A unit fund is a non-appropriated fund activity of the USAG-HI IMWRF established to provide monetary support and enable unit commanders to supplement available appropriated funds (APF), in providing morale support to unit military personnel. Unit funds are intended to contribute to the comfort, pleasure, contentment, mental and physical welfare of the unit Soldiers and must be used for the benefit of all members within the unit. Allocation of all unit funds is based on a ceiling determined by the USAG-HI IMWRF, approved by the Installation Community and Family Program Review Committee (ICFRC), and the USAG-HI Commander. Unit funds are distributed and expended annually, based on requirements. All unexpended balances revert back to the IMWRF at the end of each fiscal year (30 September). No unit owns or controls interest in the Installation MWR Funds. Petty Cash & Regular Unit Fund Withdrawals are available from 0800 – 1600, closed for lunch 1200 – 1300; walk-ins permitted, but calling ahead for availability is recommended. For further information, please contact Ms. Jaci Gavnik, Business and Non-Profit Liaison, at 656-0083, email [email protected]. Office location is the DFMWR office, 350 Eastman Rd. WAAF, Bldg 547. 33. TRANSFER OF FISCAL YEAR 10 FILES AND CY 10 FILES TO RECORDS HOLDING AREA (RHA), BLDG. 6042, EAST RANGE. Units/Organizations having eligible records/files ready for transfer to the RHA are reminded that contents in boxes will


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conform exactly with the accompanying SF 135-A (Records Transmittal and Receipt). SF 135s require review and approval by the appropriate command records management officials (RMOs) as prescribed in AR 25-400-2, ARIMS, 02 Oct 2007. Only eligible records IAW ARIMS will be accepted at the RHA for temporary storage. The RHA does not have extensive shelving space and only prescribed records in ARIMS will be accepted; all others will remain in their current filing areas until ready for disposal by the proponent. Records Management Officers will ensure that records and files are properly arranged and packed in boxes in accordance with AR 25-400-2 prior to shipment to the RHA. All printing on the outside of the boxes will be neatly written. Records will be packed in shipping boxes, NSN 8115-00-117-8249 only. Boxes may be procured from the General Services Administration (GSA) at Schofield Barracks or Hickam Air Force Base. Arrangements for turning in records to the RHA requires prior coordination by telephone or email with the RHA Manager, Mr. Tony Caldera, at 656-0334, email [email protected]. 34. BLANK FORMS AUTHORITY FOR PUBLICATIONS ACCOUNTS. Due to the many enquiries regarding acquisition of blank forms, the following is provided from DA PAM 25-33, User’s Guide for Army Publications and Forms, 15 Sep 1996, Para. 2-4: a) Normally, only the following activities are allowed to order blank forms from the publications distribution center (APD, St. Louis). (1) Installation publications stockrooms (For Schofield Barracks/Ft. Shafter, the Records Holding Area, Bldg. 6042, East Range) (2) Overseas publications centers (3) Medical department activities (4) Active Army service schools (5) ARNG state adjutants general b) Exceptions: (1) Schools will be allowed a blank forms account provided they cannot be supported by a local publications stockroom. (2) Any organization may be allowed a blank form account if it uses an unusually large amount of forms, or is in an isolated location. In accordance with USAG-HI policy, no blank forms accounts will be approved by the USAG-HI Forms and Publications Management Officer unless they meet the criteria established in DA PAM 25-33 and are approved via the Army Publishing Directorate. Army organizations/units in Hawaii not covered by the above are required to establish a local account for blank forms as outlined in the Item below (“Point of Contact for Publications and Blank Forms Accounts”). For further information on Forms and Publications or Publications Accounts Management, please contact the USAG-HI Forms and Publications Management Officer, Mr. Don Boyer, Directorate of Human Resources, ASD, at 655-4211 or [email protected]. 35. POINT OF CONTACT FOR PUBLICATIONS AND BLANK FORMS ACCOUNTS. Organizations and units maintaining publications accounts IAW DA PAM 25-33, “User’s Guide for Army Publications and Forms” are reminded that the point of contact for all actions involving new publications accounts, changes to accounts and closing of accounts is the USAG-HI Forms & Publications Management Officer, Mr. Don Boyer, Directorate of Human Resources, ASD, at 655-4211, email [email protected]. All DA Form 12-R, “Requests for Establishment of a Publications Account,” must be forwarded to Mr. Boyer for review and approval prior to submission to the Army Publishing Directorate (APD), St. Louis. Forms submitted to APD directly are returned without action by APD. For further information, please contact Mr. Boyer at the number above. Information on mailing addresses for publications accounts and establishing an account when preparing for deployment covered in the items below. To obtain blank forms that are not available through the Army Publishing Directorate (APD) website, units will need to establish a “local” publications account with the Records Holding Area Manager, Mr. Tony Caldera, at Bldg. 6042, Higgins Rd., East Range: phone 656-0334. Please contact Mr. Caldera for details on how to establish and maintain a local account for blank forms. Please be aware that the Records Holding Area does not stock medical record forms or other medical forms. They can be obtained from the Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) via Mr. Jon Berry of their publications center at 433-6071. 36. PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF OFFICIAL MAIL. Customers are reminded to consult the staff of the Mail and Distribution Centers located at Schofield Barracks, Bldg. 2038, (655-6374) or at Fort Shafter, Bldg. T-116, (438-6253) for assistance in preparing official mailings. If letters parcels, or packages are received incorrectly labeled, items will be returned to the unit/agency for correction with no exceptions. All labels shall be typed or printed; no hand-written labels will be accepted. Use STOP NUMBERS and complete office addresses/names (Attn.)/agencies to ensure shotgun envelopes reach their destination. Agencies should schedule regular pickup of mail two to three times per week – picking up once every two weeks or once a month is not acceptable. For more information, please contact the appropriate Mail Center or Ms. Anna Tarrant, Garrison Records Manager, DHR, at 655-0107. 37. PUBLICATIONS AND BLANK FORMS ACCOUNT MAILING ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS. The U.S. Army Publishing Agency (USAPA) in St. Louis has been having problems with delayed, returned or undeliverable publications shipped to Hawaii Army Publications Account holders. This is due in large part to deployments, the continual shifting of units between various buildings and offices here in Hawaii and also to many building locations on Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter not ever having had specific street addresses. This has resulted in considerable wasting of funds that should not be occurring in these times of tight fiscal responsibility. To resolve this problem, all Army units and Directorate offices with publications accounts must check their addresses on the USAPA Publications Account website, http://www.apd.army.mil, and ensure their shipping address follows the format below:


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Line 1: Unit Name (or Cdr, Unit Name) Line 2: Bldg. Number/Street Name (with street number, if assigned, e.g., “Bldg. 600, 148 Curtis Loop”; if there is no number, then the street name is sufficient, i.e., “Bldg. 600, Curtis Loop”.) Line 3: 1 Schofield Barracks, or 1 Fort Shafter, WHEN NEEDED [SEE BELOW] Line 4: Schofield Barracks, HI 96857 - 5000 (Zip + 4 digits: or Fort Shafter, HI, etc.) All units and offices requesting new publications accounts must check the validity of their addresses via the U.S. Postal Service website at http://zip4.usps.com/zip4/welcome.jsp. You can enter an address and have the system scan the address. If the USPS system accepts the address, it is acceptable as a shipping address for publications. If not, then the address needs to be modified to a format the system will accept by adding in line three of the address block as shown above. Use of Mail Stop Numbers is NOT normally needed for these addresses. New accounts established in future will be required to use this verification system prior to submitting a DA Form 12-R (Request for Establishment of a Publication Account) for approval. Existing account holders should check their current addressing in the USAPA system and make any needed corrections via a DA Form 12-R as soon as possible. The Garrison Publications Accounts Officer at the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR) will also check all new DA Form 12-Rs to ensure correct initial addressing. All changes to current addresses listed in the USAPA system require submission of a “change” DA Form 12-R to USAPA via the Garrison Forms and Publications Management Officer at the Directorate of Human Resources (DHR). This includes updating email addresses, phone numbers, etc., of unit publications contacts when there is any change. Questions or concerns on this subject should be addressed to Mr. Don Boyer, Garrison Forms and Publications Management Officer, DHR, at 655-4211 or [email protected], fax 655-4663. You may also reference the Military Postal Service Agency for further guidance on addressing. 38. PUBLICATIONS AND BLANK FORMS ACCOUNTS FOR UNITS DEPLOYING OVERSEAS. Army Units that are deploying overseas or are already deployed are required to set up a “V” Publications and blank forms account with the European Command to use while deployed. Establishing this overseas account can be started up to 60 days prior to deployment to accommodate the fact that some units will not have fax or scanning capabilities once deployed; as soon as you arrive in country you can contact the proper office to activate the account. The website to use is https://aepubs.army.mil/ae/public/aepubs_main.asp. Click on the FAQ tab on the left, then click on question #3 and answer “no” and click “Submit.” Within 2 working days of submitting a DA Form 12-R as shown above, the unit publications manager will receive account information that will allow him or her to establish subaccounts, subscriptions, a library, and a forms maintenance list. Once deployed, the publications manager must contact the USAPDCE Customer Service Desk, [email protected], to provide the deployed official mailing address, unit telephone number, and official email address if different than the email address already provided. Once this information is received, the account will be activated within 5 work days, and the publications manager will be able to order publications and blank forms while deployed. If you have any questions or need additional assistance, contact the USAPDCE Customer Service Desk: DSN: (314) 384-6881/82/83/84 or Commercial: (49) 0621-730-6881/82/83/84. Please note that deploying units may have their current (local) Publications Account remain active IF the unit will have a Rear Detachment that will need publications while the unit is deployed. Rear Detachments can only order forms and publications for themselves, NOT for the deployed portion of the unit. Otherwise, the local Publications Account should be frozen or closed until the unit returns. Remember, Rear Detachments CANNOT order publications for forwarding to deployed units. Deployed units MUST receive all their publications, including blank and sensitive forms, from their overseas publications account, and will need to coordinate with USAPDCE for all publications needs. Also, units preparing to deploy cannot “stockpile” forms or publications through requisitioning forms at the Records Holding Area, East Range, prior to deployment. Establishing an overseas account prior to deployment obviates the need for such actions. Prior to returning from deployment, units can close their “V” account and reestablish and account locally. Publications or blank forms received from the European Command while deployed overseas, should not be returned to the office of issue. Excess Forms, Pubs, etc. should be brought back with the units to their main HQs in CONUS. For further information, please contact Mr. Tony Caldera, RHA Warehouse Manager, East Range, DHR, at 656-0334 or Mr. Don Boyer, Garrison Forms and Publications Management Officer, DHR, at 655-4211. 39. FORMS AND PUBLICATIONS ACQUISITION AND HOURS OF OPERATION – RECORDS HOLDING AREA (RHA)/PUBLICATIONS CENTER. The Records Holding Area and Publications Center office, Bldg. 6042, East Range, hours of operation are as follows: Monday – Friday 0600 – 1500. Special Walk-in requisitions are handled on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0900 – 1100. The RHA is closed from 1130 – 1230 for lunch. Please note that all unit PAC/PUB NCOs need to ensure that all DA Form 1687s (Notice of Delegation of Authority – Receipt for Supplies) maintained at the RHA are up to date when obtaining forms or publications. Updated copies should be provided to the Publications Center/RHA Manager, Mr. Tony Caldara whenever there are changes. Individuals coming to the RHA for forms or publications must have a completed DA-17 listing the required forms, form numbers and/or publication titles and quantities of each desired. Please call Mr. Caldera beforehand if possible to ensure the needed forms or publications are actually available. (This applies particularly to publications, as very few of these are kept at the RHA.) Unavailable items can be ordered at that time if needed. Be aware that many forms are restricted in the number of copies that can be ordered at any one time and that the RHA has no control over quantities allowed. Unit-level publication account training is available. For more information or to sign up for training, please contact Mr. Caldara, DHR, at 656-0334 or Mr. Don Boyer, Garrison Forms and Publications Management Officer, DHR, at 655-4211. Also, entrance to the RHA


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Publications Center/RHA is through Door #2 on the north side of Bldg. 6042, not through the main entrance. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT DUE TO CURRENT STAFFING, ONLY ONE PERSON IS NORMALLY AVAILABLE AT THE RECORDS HOLDING AREA. PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO ENSURE SOMEONE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST YOU WHEN YOU ARRIVE. 40. USE OF NON-RESIDENT VEHICLE CERTIFICATES (C&C HNL FORM CS-L-50). Soldiers not residents of the State of Hawaii can waive the weight tax due on their privately-owned vehicles when registering their vehicles at one of the City and County of Honolulu licensing centers located at the Satellite City Halls (a nominal processing fee will be charged). This does not apply to leased vehicles and vehicles registered in a dependent's name only. Photocopies of the HNL Form CS-L-50 will no longer be accepted. The form must be an original (to include the information and signatures). If the applicant is also the commanding or personnel officer, they cannot certify their own CS-L-50 Form; they must have someone else certify their form. Active duty Soldiers must go to their Personnel and Administrative Center (PAC) to obtain HNL Form CL-L-50. Units not structured under a PAC should report to the administrative office that dispenses these responsibilities. Units/Organizations must have a current active account with the Records Holding Area Warehouse Manager and an up to date copy of DA Form 1687 (Notice of Delegation of Authority/Receipt for Supplies) in order for them to be able to requisition these forms. Due to the sensitivity of these forms, they will not be forwarded through distribution under any circumstances. It is the responsibility of the 1SG, PAC NCOs, Administrative NC0s and Adjutants to ensure that Staff Duty Officers/NCOs issue these forms after duty hours to members assigned to their units. The PAC NCOs/Adjutants can obtain supplies of C&C HNL Form CS-L-50 from the RHA Warehouse Manager, DHR, Bldg. 6042, East Range, Schofield Barracks. City and County of Honolulu regulations require that individuals who are signing the form on behalf of an active duty Soldier must have a completed Power of Attorney submitted with the Form CS-L-50. The Power of Attorney must be an original notarized copy and must have valid dates. For further information, please contact Mr. Tony Caldera, RHA Warehouse Manager, DHR, at 656-0334. 41. VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX EXEMPTION FOR ALL RESERVE AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL CLAIMING HAWAII AS THEIR RESIDENCE OF RECORD. New legislation effective October 1, 2008, amends the Hawaii Revised Statutes to provide a vehicle weight tax “exemption for National Guard, Reserve and other active duty military personnel claiming Hawaii as their residence of record.” One non-commercial motor vehicle registered to a member of the National Guard, Military Reserve or armed service, including the Coast Guard, who is: (1) Assigned to a unit in the state; and (2) A member in good standing, shall be exempt from the vehicle weight tax provided for in this chapter.” This exemption requires completion of the “Hawaii National Guard Vehicle Weight Exemption Form CSL-50A.” (NOTE: This is NOT the CSL-50 Form for non-resident vehicles mentions in the Bulletin item above. The Records Holding Area, East Range, does NOT stock this new exemption form.) The new Form CSL-50A can be obtained from: NATIONAL GUARD RESERVE: COL Dave Snakenberg, [email protected], (808) 672-1226 LTC Arnold Iaea, [email protected], (808) 672-1373 AIR FORCE RESERVE: MSG Marilyn Kinoshita (808) 449-7232 ARMY RESERVE: Ms. Patsy Takemura (808) 438-1600, ext. 3109 NAVY RESERVE: Chief Petty Officer Thompson (808) 471-0091, ext. 224 MARINE RESERVE: Mr. John Gaukler (808) 477-8413 COAST GUARD RESERVE: LCDR Felicia Butala, [email protected], (808) 535-3282 42. ARMY-LEASED COPIERS AND DEPLOYING UNITS. Units that are preparing for deployment are reminded that their office copiers are part of an Army-leased contract and are not to be taken on deployment. Units consolidating their rear detachment areas are authorized to have their office copiers relocated free of charge (for a first-time move) by contacting the DOIM Copier Manager, Ms. Joyce Funai, at 656-0487. As a cost savings measure, office copiers not being used during deployment will be turned in. Units with copier requirements while deployed are encouraged to coordinate with their unit Information Management Officer/Battalion Signal Officer (IMO/BSO) to submit a Capability Request (CAPR) through their Command IMO to the Directorate of Information Management (DOIM) for validation. Deployable-type copiers are available via the Government Purchase Card (GPC) program. For further information, please contact Ms. Joyce Funai, DOIM Copier Manager, at 656-0487, email [email protected]. 43. HOURS OF OPERATION FOR FINGERPRINTING – PROVOST MARSHAL OFFICE. Fingerprinting hours at the Administrative Section, Provost Marshal Office (PMO), Schofield Barracks, are as follows (no exceptions): Monday – Wednesday only, 0900 – 1100 and 1300 – 1400. Units must identify a representative to coordinate with the Administrative Section and let them know the number of people that need to be fingerprinted. In order to ensure Soldiers are not waiting and all are serviced, the unit representative must go the Administrative Section several days in advance and enter all relevant data into the fingerprint system prior to the arrival of the Soldiers. An appointment will be set up for unit Soldiers to come in to be fingerprinted. Again, this will ensure that Soldiers are printed in a timely manner and reduces any delay. PLEASE NOTE: The Administrative Section does all administrative paperwork for the PMO (files, copies, processing Military Police Reports [MPRs]), and services other customers during their normal duty day. FINGERPRINTING IS NOT THEIR SOLE AND PRIMARY TASK. In emergency cases, please contact Mr. Jon Sallot, Division G2 at 655-1844. The POCs for the PMO Administrative Section are: Mr. Brad Rodrigues, 655-9488 and Ms. Shanna Barnes, 655-9660. 44. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) AND DEPLOYING SOLDIERS. All separating military personnel are required by Public Law 107-103 to complete a DD Form 2648 / 2648-1 (Pre-separation Counseling Checklist) NLT 90 days from their anticipated separation date. The completed DD form 2648/2648-1 is required to be in each Soldier’s 201 file upon reporting to the Transition Center. Soldiers who will have less than 180 days from their ETS dates upon redeployment must attend the mandatory Pre-separation Briefing and complete the DD Form 2648 prior to deploying. Completing the DD Form 2648 does not obligate Soldiers to leave the Army. While in-theater, Soldiers may use the new ACAP Express service by visiting www.acapexpress.army.mil. Soldiers must have an AKO user account and know their current password. Spouses are eligible to use ACAP services while their sponsor is in theater and spouses are encouraged to participate in transitional planning. 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1028 to schedule group Pre-separation Briefings at their respective units prior to SRP Level 2 or Soldiers may use ACAP Express to register for a Pre-separation Briefing or contact ACAP directly. The ACAP Center is open on training holidays and closed on federal holidays. Hours of operation are 0800 – 1600, M – F. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945. 45. BENEFITS AT DISCHARGE DISABILITY (BDD) CLAIMS. The Veteran’s Affairs Counselor will be processing Benefits at Discharge Disability (BDD) claims once a month at the ACAP Center, Bldg. 750 (Soldier Support Center), Ayers Ave., Schofield Barracks, beginning on 15 January 2009. This is basically a pre-separation disability claim. Soldiers must have at least 60 to 180 days on island to begin a BDD. Mr Vincent will be located at the ACAP Center, Rm. 127, from 0800 to 1500. Soldiers are requested to bring copies of all their medical records with them. Mr. Vincent’s specific schedule has not yet been determined. Please contact the ACAP Center at 655-1028, for further information. 46. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) DESIGNATED AGENCY FOR VA/DTAP BRIEFINGS. (Reference MILPER MSG 07-1225.) ACAP will be responsible for scheduling and hosting the VA Benefits Briefings and Disabled Transition Assistance Program (DTAP) Briefings on Army installations. All separating and retiring Soldiers are to be given every opportunity to attend the 4-hour VA Benefits and 2-hour DTAP briefings. Please visit our new ACAP Express webpage at www.acapexpress.army.mil to register and schedule yourself for this informative briefing. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945. 47. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP) WORKSHOP. In conjunction with the Department of Labor, Veterans Employment and Training Services (VETS), the ACAP Center offers a 2-1/2 day Transition Assistance Program (TAP) Employment Workshop for Soldiers leaving active duty and entering the civilian workforce. Separating personnel must attend the mandatory pre-separation briefing prior to attending the TAP workshop. Spouses are also eligible to attend the TAP workshops. The TAP workshops are held at the ACAP Center on Schofield Barracks, Soldier Support Center, Bldg. 750, 1st Floor, Room 134. The ACAP Center hours of operation are 0800 - 1600. The ACAP Center is closed on all federal holidays. For more information visit our ACAP Homepage at www.acap.army.mil. To register and schedule for an ACAP event, visit our new ACAP Express webpage at www.acapexpress.army.mil. The TAP Workshop schedule for the remainder of calendar year 2009 is as follows: November 2 – 4, 16 – 18, 23 – 25; and November 30 – December 02 December 7 – 9, 14 – 16 For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, DHR, at 655-8945. 48. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS AND ENTITLEMENTS & DTAP BRIEFINGS. VA briefings are held twice a month at the ACAP Center from 0830 – 1230. Come and learn more about your (VA) benefits and entitlements or learn more about VA Vocational Rehabilitation services. Filing a disability claim? Learn how the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) can assist you by reviewing your medical records and expediting your disability claim. Learn important information about TRICARE before you retire. The ACAP Center is located on Schofield Barracks at the Soldier Support Center, Bldg. 750, 1st Floor, Rm. 134. Center hours are 0800 – 1600. The ACAP Center is opened on training holidays and closed on all federal holidays. For more information on briefing dates visit our ACAP Homepage at www.acap.army.mil. To register and schedule for an ACAP event visit our new ACAP Express webpage at www.acapexpress.army.mil. The schedule for DTAP briefings for the remainder of calendar year 2009 is as follows: November 6, 20; and December 4 and 11. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945. 49. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) AND SOLDIERS GOING THROUGH A MEDICAL EVALUATION/PHYSICAL EVALUATION BOARD (MEB/PEB). (Reference MILPER MSG 09-027, Amendment to Transition Services for Soldiers Assigned to Warrior Transition Units (WTU), issued 05/13/2008.) This MILPER Message requires all AC/RC Soldiers going through an MEB/PEB to attend Pre-separation briefing at the initiation of the MEB/PEB and complete DD Form 2648 (AC) /2648-1 (RC) and provide a copy of the form to the PEBLO. The installation ACAP Center is the designated agency to provide pre-separation counseling to Soldiers. AC/RC Soldiers assigned/attached to WTU excluding Cadre’ who have been referred for an MEB or PEB and have been cleared by medical authority are required to register for ACAP services, receive the mandatory pre-separation counseling (DD Form 2648/2648-1), attend the TAP Employment Workshop (2.5 days), participate in a VA Disability briefing (2 hours) and a VA Benefits briefing (4 hours). Additional ACAP services are available based upon the needs and desires of individual Soldiers. Soldiers should be given maximum time to complete all of their requested ACAP services. Soldiers must be provided documentation showing their attendance at the workshop and briefing for inclusion in their MEB packet. Those Soldiers going through the mental health and/or MEB/PEB processes WHO REQUIRE AN ESCORT should be identified to the ACAP staff PRIOR to scheduled appointments. WTB Cadre and other units are requested to ensure escorts are physically capable of controlling Soldiers experiencing potentially violent mental health issues. Escorts should also make certain these particular Soldiers are clearly briefed on information pertaining to their benefits and entitlements upon separation. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945.


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50. GREEN TO GOLD PROGRAM. The Green to Gold Program is seeking quality soldiers with officer potential who are interested in going to college to earn a baccalaureate or master’s degree. Soldiers must have served at least two years on active duty and are allowed to request discharge from active duty (Scholarship Option to include the CG’s Hip-Pocket Program and Non-Scholarship Option) or remain on active duty (2YR Active Duty Option), and enroll in Army ROTC to commission as a second lieutenant. Soldiers can enroll in one of the more than 270 schools in the nation with an Army ROTC program. College students that attend Army ROTC in Hawaii have the unique opportunity to attend one of several universities (the University of Hawaii at Manoa, University of Hawaii West Oahu, Hawaii Pacific University, Chaminade University or Brigham Young University, Hawaii). Regardless of the academic institution you choose, you have the ability to cross-enroll in military science through the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Check the Green to Gold website for complete benefits, eligibility requirements, and the appropriate applications at: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/enlisted_soldiers.jsp. Interested soldiers can also attend a Green to Gold Information Brief held at the Schofield and Tripler Education Centers on the last Wednesday of every month. For more information: Call CPT Jesus Cruz or Mr. Dave Sullivan at the University of Hawaii Army ROTC “Warrior” Battalion, 808-956-7766 or email [email protected]. 51. COMMANDER'S REFERRAL PROGRAM. Commanders and First Sergeants can approve up to $1,000 of Basic Living Expenses for their Soldiers through Army Emergency Relief. AER offers an essential training course that Commanders and First Sergeants must attend before approving AER Command Referrals. For further information and to schedule a time to attend a desk -side training, please contact Ms. Jackie Torres, Army Emergency Relief Officer, at 655-4227 or email [email protected].

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1. MILITARY ONE SOURCE CRISES LINE/THE DEFENSE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (DCOE) OUTREACH CENTER. The Army must give our Soldiers and family members every opportunity to become aware of the multitude of resources which are available to them. Promoting the Military OneSource Crises Intervention Number and the DCOE Outreach Center Help Line are two ways that Leaders can reinforce the Army’s commitment to building resilience, positive life coping skills and well being for our Soldiers and family members. The Army remains committed to make the most of every resource to optimize the health, safety and well-being of its Soldiers, civilians and families. The Military OneSource Crisis Intervention Hotline is a free phone and online service provided by the Department of Defense for Active-Duty Guard and Reserve Service Members (including individual ready reserve members) and their families. Credentialed Consultants offer support and practical solutions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year through phone or online consultation. The Consultant will assess the Caller’s needs and provide a referral to Health Care Professionals that can provide face-to-face follow-up counseling. Currently, Soldiers and family members can be provided up to 12 free face-to-face short-tem counseling sessions. Military OneSource can be contacted at 1-800-342-9647 (from the US). Outside the US, dial the country code plus 800-342-9647, or call collect from outside the US at 484-530-5908. TTY/TTD for the Hearing Impaired is 800-346-9188, for Spanish, 1-877-888-0727. The website is http://www.militaryonesource.com. The Defense Center of Excellence (DCOE) Outreach Center Help Line is also available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This Help Line is staffed by consultants who can serve as an authoritative source of information on psychological health and traumatic brain injury issues. This Outreach Center assists service members, veterans and their families gather information and connect with the agencies needed to promote resilience, recovery and reintegration. For more information, please contact 1-866-966-1020 or http://www.dcoe.health.mil/resources.aspx. The HQDA Point of Contact for this information is [email protected]. If you have further questions, please go to the following website: http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/default.asp. Further information on the DCOE Outreach Center can be found at http://dcoe.health.mil/default.aspx. 2. PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN – PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH CONCERNS. In early May, the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury will launch a public awareness campaign about combating the stigma associated with seeking care and treatment for psychological health concerns – often resulting from post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Titled "Real Warriors, Real Battles, Real Strength," the campaign has a website with articles, videos, and resources on a variety of psychological health issues for service members, veterans, and their families. The DCoE Outreach Call Center is also available 24/7 at (866) 966-1020. For further information on this program, please contact Ms. Roxanne Earnest, Military OneSource Hawaii, MOS Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultant, at (808) 294-9143 or [email protected]. 3. MILITARY ONESOURCE (MOS) COUNSELING SESSIONS INCREASED. Military OneSource announces an increase in the number of non-medical behavioral health counseling sessions offered for service members and their families from six to 12 sessions per person, per issue. The new 12-session limit applies to face-to face counseling through our Affiliate Providers, Short-Term Solution-Focused Telephonic Consultations, and Online Consultations. For participants already authorized for six sessions of counseling before 1 April 2009, requests for six additional sessions will be authorized on a case-by-case basis when the Network Affiliate Provider requests the additional sessions. For further information, please contact Ms. Roxanne Earnest, Military OneSource Hawaii Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultant at (808) 294-9143; email [email protected]. Check the Military One Source website at www.MilitaryOneSource.com or call 1-800-342-9647. You name it, we can help!


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4. SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND THE WORKPLACE: A HARMFUL COMBINATION. USAG-HI is committed to providing a safe, healthy and drug-free working environment and wants to take this opportunity to remind employees about the importance of working drug free to their safety and that of their co-workers. Some of the potential risks and hazards of workplace alcohol and drug use are obvious, particularly those related to safety. Alcohol and drug use can seriously impair judgment and coordination, which can lead to workplace accidents, injuries and even death. And a person does not need to be an alcoholic or drug addict to create safety hazards. For example, someone who still has alcohol in their bloodstream from drinking before they were on the clock may not be in any condition to work safely. But the problems extend beyond safety. Workplace alcohol and drug use can weaken an organization’s ability to operate profitably and productively. It is also associated with lower levels of employee morale—not only that of employees struggling with alcohol or drug problems, but also those who work alongside them. Key to preventing these problems is for all employees to understand that there is help for those struggling with alcohol and drug problems. If you (or someone you know) are struggling to work drug free, call 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) or visit www.findtreatment.samhsa.gov. Other sources of help are available at www.dol.gov/workingpartners. Soldiers or family members may contact the Army Substance Abuse Program at the Schofield Barracks Health Clinic, Building 673 on the 1st floor by calling 433-8700 for assistance. In addition, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential, short-term counseling and referral services as a benefit to DA civilian employees. Professionally trained EAP staff can be reached at 655-6047/6046. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Catherine Heflin, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Specialist Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) Building 2091 Kolekole Avenue Schofield Barracks at 655-6047. 5. FURLOUGH FRIDAYS SURVEY EXTENDED TO 9 NOVEMBER 2009. The U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii has extended the Furlough Friday Participation Survey to Monday, 9 November 2009. Please take a moment to complete this survey as your input is vital to planning and developing programs for Army student educational enrichment opportunities during these unforeseen breaks in the school year. We want to hear from you! Please visit http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil, click on the Furlough Friday link on the left and make your input count. For further information, please contact the USAG-Oahu Installation Operations Officer at 438-2647. 6. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH, NOVEMBER 2009. The 25th Infantry Division and the United States Army Hawaii proudly celebrates Native American Heritage Month with a “Strengthening the Spirit of the Nation” presentation, 03 November 2009 from 1030 – 1200, at the Sgt. Smith Theater, Schofield Barracks, followed by a Native American menu luncheon at the K-Quad dining facility. For more information, please contact MSG Ado at 655-6244 or (224) 730-2416 and see the flyer attached to the end of t his Bulletin. 7. FREE ALL DAY CIRCLE ISLAND TOUR. The Army Community Service (ACS) Tripler Office conducts a free all-day circle island tour the third Wednesday of each month for newly assigned Soldiers, civilian employees, and Family members who have PCS’d to Hawaii within the last six months prior to the tour dates. 18 November 2009 is the next scheduled tour. Call 438-4499 by Friday, 13 November 2009 to sign up and obtain more information about the tour and other ACS services. The ACS Tripler Office, located in Building 127A on Krukowski Road (near the Corps of Engineers Tripler office) is open 0730 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday. The staff provides Information and Referral services, financial counseling, employment readiness assistance, issues Lending Closet items, processes Army Emergency Relief (AER) assistance requests, and more. 8. NEW DEFENSE COMMISSARY AGENCY NEWS RELEASE. The Defense Commissary Agency’s News Release No. 95-09 of October 8, 2009 provides outstanding and timely information on making healthy eating choices and saving money at the same time. For more information about making healthy choices, visit the “Ask the Dietitian” forum on http://www.commissaries.com. For further information on this release, please contact LTC. Karen E. Hawkins, DeCA dietitian, at (804) 734-8000, Ext. 4-8404 or email at [email protected]. 9. ARMY NURSE CORPS ASSOCIATION 2010 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. The Army Nurse Corps is offering scholarships to qualified individuals in the amount of $3000 per applicant. Deadline for applications is 1 April 2010. Questions concerning the application process should be sent to [email protected]. or the website http://e-anca.org/ContactUs.html. 10. BEWARE OF “DIPLOMA MILLS.” “Diploma Mills” are schools that offer certificates, degrees, or diplomas for a fee. These schools are not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition assistance is not approved for any school not accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; promotion points are not authorized for credits earned at non-accredited schools nor will any credential earned be posted to an official military personnel record. Soldiers can confirm the status of a school by checking the list of approved schools in GoArmyEd at www.goarmyed.com or by contacting the local Army education center or a personnel administrative center. Lastly, if it is found that a fraudulent diploma has been entered into an official military personnel record, this action is punishable administratively and under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). For more information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris at 655-4444. 11. ARMY TUITION ASSISTANCE (TA) FY09 END OF FISCAL YEAR GUIDANCE. All Soldiers requesting Army Tuition Assistance (TA) with course enrollment start dates through 30 September 2009 must request their TA in GoArmyEd before 11:59 PM, Eastern Standard Time on 29 September 2009. This enrollment cut-off is necessary to allow fiscal year “change-over.” (GoArmyEd will NOT be operational on 30 September 09.) This enrollment cut-off has no impact on registration for courses starting 1 October 2009 or


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later (FY10 enrollments.) Please note as always, FY10 course enrollments are subject to availability of funds. For further information on this subject, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 12. COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT BEING CONDUCTED. Be the voice for your community! The Army Community Services’ Family Advocacy Program will be conducting a Community Needs Assessment which will assist in providing better services for our Soldiers and families in the Army Hawaii Community. Soldiers and families will be given the opportunity to complete a survey where they can voice their opinion on programs and services provided by the Family Advocacy Program. Participants will also have the chance of winning a $100 AAFES gift certificate! This survey is being conducted over the next six months. If you would like to participate in the opportunity to change your community, please call Ms. Regina Peirce at 655-0596. 13. INTERESTED IN SPECIAL FORCES? If you have an interest in joining the Army’s Special Forces, please stop by and see the Special Forces Recruiting Team, Bldg. 2082, Rm. 7, Schofield Barracks. Phone 655-4397 or 655-5809; fax (808) 655-4391; email [email protected]. For further information, please contact SFC Russell Smart at 655-4397 or email at: [email protected]. 14. INTERESTED IN ARMY CID? Are you interested in a career as a Special Agent (SA) with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID)? If so, please contact SFC FEILOAKITAU at the 102nd MP DET (CID) at 808-655-1989. For additional information and prerequisites, please visit www.CID.army.mil. 15. 2009 FBI RECRUITMENT. Are you interested in a career with the FBI as a Special Agent (SA) or a Professional Support employee? Learn about the FBI by attending one of the FBI career presentations listed below. For information on future monthly presentations throughout Honolulu, please contact Special Agent Kal Wong at (808) 566-4488/4300. Entry-level salary is $54,745 (GS 10) Academy training, $62,312 - $71,038 (1st year salary) upon graduation. In five years, salary climbs to $97,580 - $111,240 (GS 13) for the SA position.

OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2009 FBI SEMINARS, PRESENTATIONS AND CONTACT NUMBERS DATE TIME LOCATION 10/30/09 1000 Prince Jonah Kuhio Federal Bldg., 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm. 5-208, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 566-4488. 11/05/09 1500 Chaminade University of Honolulu, Career Services, 3140 Waialae Avenue, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone (808) 739-4654/735-4787 11/09/09 1000 US Marine Corps, Transition Assistance Program, Family Service Center, Kaneohe Bay, HI, Contact Phone: (808) 257-7790/7795. 11/13/09 0900 US Navy, Pearl Harbor, Fleet & Family Support Center, 4827 Bougainville Drive, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 474-1999. 11/16/09 1000 University of Hawaii at Manoa, Campus Center, Room 307, 2465 Campus Road, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 956-8136. 11/17/09 1000 Hawaii Pacific University (Downtown Campus), 1132 Bishop Street, Rm. 502, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 544-0230. 11/19/09 1000 US Army, Schofield Barracks, Directorate of Human Resources, Soldiers Support Center, Bldg. 750, Ayers Avenue, Schofield Barracks, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 655-1028. 11/30/09 1000 Prince Jonah Kuhio Federal Building, 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Rm. 5-208, Honolulu, HI. Contact Phone: (808) 566-4488. 16. PRE-DEPLOYMENT LANGUAGE MATERIALS AND TRAINING: DLIFLC ACTIVATES FREE ONLINE LANGUAGE MATERIALS SHOPPING CART. The Defense Language Institute, Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC) activated its new Language Materials Distribution System (LMDS) website July 1, 2008, making available hundreds of language survival kits and other materials free of charge to deploying service members. To view the shopping cart, go to: https://lmds.dliflc.edu. The website offers Language Survival Kits - pocket size booklets with audio CDs, in over 30 languages, ranging in topics from public affairs, cordon and search, to medical terminology. DLIFLC also offers new Headstart language DVD programs that use cutting-edge technology and computer animation to teach 80-hours of self-paced lessons and are designed to teach survival phrases in Iraqi Arabic, and Afghan Dari and Pashto. Language materials can be viewed, downloaded, and ordered at www.dliflc.edu under the Products tab. You must register and receive DLIFLC account approval before placing your order. Some products are not available for download to the general public. For further information on this program, please contact MAJ Scott Swanson at (831) 242 5376 or email [email protected]. 17. CIVILIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM. Transformation of the Army begins with educating the Army’s leaders. The Civilian Education System (CES) is a progressive and sequential leader development program that provides enhanced leader development and education opportunities for the Army Civilian Corps (ACC) throughout their careers. Army civilians will become multi-skilled civilian leaders of the 21st Century who personify the warrior ethos in all aspects, from war-fighting support to statesmanship, to business management. Apply today and keep your career rolling. Courses are available for all grades. Some courses consist of only dL and


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can be accessed from your workstation. Please go to the Army Management Staff College (AMSC) homepage: http://www.amsc.belvoir.army.mil. Be sure to open the tab “Academics” to review the specific courses available to the ACC. If you’ve already completed the courses or received credit, this information may not apply. For further information, please contact the AMSC Website, Registrar’s Office, at [email protected] or (703) 805-4461. 18. DEALING WITH STRESS OR OTHER ISSUES? Call the Employee Assistance Program Office, Bldg 2091, Schofield Barracks, for help and ideas for dealing with stress or any other issues affecting your job performance. Contacts are Ms. Cathy Heflin, EAP Specialist at 655-6047 or Ms. Kathy Marugaki, EAP Coordinator at 655-6046. Employee Assistance Program Quick Tip! 75/25 Partnering Secret: Try spending 75 percent of any conversation listening instead of speaking. The exercise forces you to participate in more active listening. It’s been observed that if we listen more in our relationships, we experience less conflict. 19. FREE COMPUTER LITERACY TRAINING AVAILABLE. Operation Life Transformed, a 501c Public Charity, is offering free scholarships for computer literacy courses to all active duty military, military spouses, war-wounded caregivers and transitioning vets, included National Guard and Reserves. For more information or to apply for a scholarship please visit http://lifetransformed.org. Fill out the applications forms and all other paperwork and forward to [email protected]. For further information on this program, please contact Ms. Roxanne Earnest, Military OneSource Hawaii, MOS Joint Family Support Assistance Program Consultant, at (808) 294-9143 or email [email protected]. 20. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) AND SEPARATING PERSONNEL. Retirees can begin ACAP 24 months and normal ETS can begin 12 months from anticipated retirement/separation date, but NLT 90 days from separation date. All chapter cases (MEB, involuntary, voluntary) and REFRAD should begin as soon as possible. No orders are required. Separating personnel must have an AKO user account prior to attending the Pre-separation Briefing and know their password. Completion of the Pre-separation briefing and DD Form 2648 does not obligate a Soldier to leave the Army. The ACAP Center is open Monday – Friday and hours of operation are 0800 – 1600. The Center is open on training holidays and closed on all federal holidays. Separating personnel spouses and adult family members are eligible to use ACAP services (even during deployment). The ACAP Center is located on Schofield Barracks at the Solider Support Center, Bldg. 750, Rm. 134. Visit our new ACAP Express website at www.acapexpress.army.mil to register and schedule an ACAP appointment. Visit the ACAP Homepage at www.acap.army.mil for more information. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945. 21. NEW TRICARE OFFICE HOURS AT ACAP OFFICE, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS. A TRICARE representative will be available from 1030 – 1330 at the ACAP Office, Bldg. 750, Schofield Barracks, for walk-in appointments on the following Mondays: November 9, 23; and December 7 and 14th. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, DHR, at 655-8945. 22. ARMY CAREER AND ALUMNI PROGRAM (ACAP) AND DEPT OF THE ARMY CIVILIANS (DACS). Department of the Army Civilians (DACS) experiencing a Reshaping Workforce action and/or retiring from federal service are eligible to use ACAP services and are authorized by Army policy to do so. ACAP helps DACS evaluate their skills, and analyze their abilities to find another federal government position or a good civilian job. ACAP is designed to support DACs – making sure that when they leave the Army they are successful in planning future careers and employment. Job search training and workshops and specialized seminars are available. Civilian Personnel representatives are recommended to be the POC for all DACS going through Reshaping Workforce actions when using ACAP services. Contact the ACAP Center for more information (655-1028). The ACAP Center is located at the Schofield Barracks Soldier Support Center, Bldg 750, 1st floor, Room 134 and hours of operation are M – F, 0800 – 1600. For further information, please contact Ms. Charlene Shelton, USAG-HI, DHR, at 655-8945. 23. TESTING SERVICES AVAILABLE: The Schofield Barracks Army Education Testing Center offers a variety of military and civilian tests, such as the TABE, DLPT, DLAB, AFCT, AFAST, ACT, SAT, national certification exams, interest surveys, placement testing and on-line college exams. Testing is a great way to earn potential college credits and to further career advancement. Most tests are fully funded for active-duty and reserve military personnel. Individuals who are interested in testing need to see an Army guidance counselor for approval. All Army Personnel Tests are scheduled by appointment only by contacting the testing center directly. The Testing Center, located in Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2nd floor, is open M – F, 0745 - 1630. For further information, please call Ms. Sharlene Chang at 655-9776. 24. LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC). The LRC, located at the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center (SBEAC), Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, Room 233, is open from 0800 – 1200 and 1300 – 1600. The LRC has the following self-paced, independent study research, study materials, and practice tests via both textbook and computer modes of study: LIFETIME LIBRARY- Academic Skills CLEP/DSST/ECE- Study & Pretests ACT/SAT- Review & Practice Exams GED- Remediation & Review Tests DISCOVER- Work/College Research A.C.E. Guide- Military Training/College Credits T.A.B.E. Study- PLDC, BNCOC, ANCOC, 1SG/SMA Prep SKILLSBANK- Basic Reading & Math Skills GRE/GMAT/LSAT- Study & Practice Exams GT SAVAB/AFCT- Study & Predict Tests SCHOLARSHIPS- Financial Aid/Scholarship Research For further information, please call 655-0407.


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25. HEALD BUSINESS COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. Heald Business College (HBC) a Service members Opportunity College (SOC) located in Honolulu, offers an Associates in Applied Science degree, as well as certificates and diplomas in a variety of career-focused programs. These include business administration, dental assistant, electronics technology, medical assisting, electronics technology, networking technology, information technology, network systems administration, office skills, and web design and administration. A representative from the school will be available at the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center to provide counseling on the school’s programs. This individual will be at Yano Hall, 2 Floor, room 205, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 0800 – 1600. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 26. AMERICAN MILITARY UNIVERSITY (AMU) REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. Mr. John Aldrich, the American Military University (AMU) representative, visits the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center (SBAEC), Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2d Floor, Room 202, every Thursday from 0900 – 1500. John may also be reached at (808) 384-7172 or by e-mail at [email protected] mailto:[email protected]. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 27. UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX (UOP) ONLINE REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. Ms. Christine Bush, the University of Phoenix (UOP) online representative, visits the SBAEC, Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2d Floor, Room 216, every Friday from 0900 – 1500. Christine may also be reached at (808) 352-6290. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 28. UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA (UO) COUNSELOR AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. The second Tuesday of each month, Megan Meneses, a counselor for UO, conducts office hours at the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center (SBAEC), Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2Floor, in Room 202, from 1300 – 1600. Anyone who is interested in UO’s graduate programs may call Ms. Meneses at 449-6364. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy Morris, Director, SBEAC, at 655-4444. 29. TUI UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTION AVAILABLE FOR MILITARY STUDENTS. Aloha military students! TUI University provides quality and fully accredited instruction regardless of your location, deployed or otherwise. TUI University offers maximum credit transferability. TUI University has a business college, as well as health sciences, education and information systems colleges available for qualified individuals. No academic entrance exams such as the GRE, MAT, or GMAT are required for admission. The TUIU MBA program requires a Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in a business-related field. For further information, please check http://www.tuiu.edu or call 1-800-375-9878. 30. ASHFORD UNIVERSITY (AU) COUNSELOR AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. Beginning on 4 August 2009, Ms. Mary Papillion, a counselor for AU, will begin holding regular office hours at the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center, Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2nd Floor. She will be in Room 202, every Tuesday from 0900 – 1630. AU students or prospective students may also contact Ms. Papillion at (808) 354-2555 or by e-mail at [email protected]. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 31. THOMAS EDISON STATE COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE AVAILABLE AT SBAEC. Ms. Maria Marte, the Thomas Edison State College (TESC) military counselor, visits the SBAEC, Bldg. 560, Yano Hall, 2d Floor, Room 216, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 0830 – 1330. She may also be reached at (808) 384-7328 or [email protected] . For further information, please visit http://www.tesc.edu/military_programs_home.php or email her to make an appointment. For further information, please contact Ms. Chrissy A. Morris, Director, SBAEC, at 655-4444. 32. SPOUSE TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE. Great news for our military spouses! Spouse Tuition Assistance (TA) through the Career Advancement Account (ACC) Program is offered for all branches according to the following classifications: legal spouses of military service members with a minimum of one year remaining on Active Duty are eligible for the Program. This includes spouses of active duty service members, Coast Guard deployed with the Navy, Active/Guard Reserve (AGR), and Reserve Component service members (Guard and Reserve) called to active duty for a year or more. TUI University's spouse program is 6 + 2, meaning, spouses will take six classes using TA and receive two free classes for a total of eight classes within a 24 month period. The ACC program is administered by the AI Portal. To familiarize yourself with the website and the program's procedures go to: https://aiportal.acc.af.mil/mycaa. For further information, please check the website at http://www.tuiu.edu or call 1-800-375-9878. 33. CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM AVAILABLE. Central Michigan University Offers a 36 credit hour Master of Science in Administration degree with concentrations in: General Administration, Health Service Administration, Human Resource Administration, Leadership, and Public Administration. Degree can be completed in 18 months or less. For further information, call 624-3939 or email [email protected] for more information or to register. Additional information is available from Ms. Anita Tanner, Program Administrator, Central Michigan University, Hickam AFB, Hawaii, (808) 422-6118, fax (808) 423-6561. 34. EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION. This orientation is the first step to helping you find the job you want! Learn how to prepare for your job search process. Get employment information on federal, state, private sector and staffing agencies. See the reference materials, job listings, computers, etc., available for use at the Army Community Service employment resource area. A company representative may also be attending and speak with spouses on job vacancies. Workshops are held on Fridays, 0900 – 1030 at Army Community Service (ACS), Schofield Barracks. Register on line at http://www.mwrarmyhawaii.com/, or call 655-4227. 35. TROOPS-TO-TEACHERS’ PROGRAM (TTTP). The TTTP assists eligible military personnel who are interested in transitioning to a new career as a public school teacher in schools serving students from low-income families. Mr. Bryan Miller, the counselor for


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the TTTP, comes to the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center, Bldg 560, Yano Hall, 2d Floor, the first Tuesday of each month from 1130-1300 to assist individuals who may be interested in this program. For more information, please contact Ms. Chrissy Morris at 655-4444. 36. NATIONAL TESTING CENTERS. In partnership with military education centers on Oahu, Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) has established five on-base national testing centers located at Hickam AFB, Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Fort Shafter/Tripler Education Complex and the Schofield Barracks Army Education Center. These centers offer all 34 e-based CLEP exams, and results are available as soon as an exam is completed. Exams are free to all active-duty military service members, reservists, Coast Guard, National Guard and spouses and civilian employees of the Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Army Reserve and Coast Guard. Active-duty family members, military retirees, and DOD civilians are also eligible to take the exams at a cost of $90 each (a $40 savings over taking a paper-based exam.) HPU also offers 37 DSST exams, which are free for anyone who is funded for CLEP exams. DOD civilians may take these exams at a cost of $90 per exam. Additionally, HPU offers computer-based certification exams, such as NREMT, AMT, PTCB, CompTIA, Cisco and many others to on-post/base service members. The exam prices vary by exam and eligible personnel have the opportunity to be reimbursed for licensure and certification tests under the Montgomery GI Bill. A full listing of exams available at all HPU military testing sites may be viewed at www.pearsonvue.com/military/exams. Exams are given on Mondays and Wednesdays at Hickam AFB, Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pearl Harbor, Tuesdays and Fridays at Schofield Barracks, Thursdays at Kaneohe Marine Corps Base and Fridays at the Fort Shafter/Tripler Education Complex. You can schedule exams by e-mailing the name of the exam, location, time and date desired to [email protected]. (mcp [underscore] clep, etc.). For additional information, please call Mr. Dave Terry at (808) 543-8056 or email [email protected]. 37. WORK AND CAREERS WEBSITE. Need help in your job search process? Are you wondering how to market your skills and abilities? Explore the following websites – http://www.militaryspousejobsearch.org and http://www.myarmylifetoo.com – to learn jobs search techniques, resume writing tips, and obtain information on the Army Spouse Employment Partnership. For additional help, please contact the Army Community Service (ACS) office at 655-4227. 38. 2010 BASIC SKILL CLASSES SCHEDULED. Free basic reading and mathematics skills classes are being offered on a first come, first serve basis to all military, Family members, civilians and National Guard and Reserve personnel. (Reference is made to AR 621-5, Army Continuing Education System, Chapter 3, Soldier Development Program.) The 2010 schedule is as follows: Mon/Wed Courses: Tue/Thu Courses: 4 Jan – 1 Mar 5 Jan – 23 Feb 8 Mar – 26 Apr 2 Mar – 20 Apr 3 May – 23 Jun 4 May – 22 Jun 12 Jul – 30 Aug 13 Jul – 31 Aug 8 Sep – 1 Nov 7 Sep – 26 Oct 8 Nov – 21 Dec Both the Mon & Wed, and the Tue & Thu sessions are identical, so choose only one course, please! All class sessions are from 1730 – 2130 and are held at the Army Reserve Center, Ft. Shafter Flats, Bldg 1550, 1st Floor, Common Area (ocean side), near Room 125. NOTE: No classes are held on federal holidays. Each course is 60 hours long, and emphasizes math & reading. Each course is free and provided by the Moanalua/ Aiea Community School for Adults, State of Hawaii. Students will take a short test the first and last day of course to measure academic improvement. Students will be able to take the military Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) upon course completion. For questions regarding the AFCT or ASVAB testing, contact the Education Center at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) at 433-6366 or the Schofield Barracks Center at 655-0800 or contact your recruiter. An application form and further information are contained on the flyer attached to the end of this Bulletin. Please complete the form and return as soon as possible prior to course start date to the Education Services Office, Fax#: (808) 438-1379; email: [email protected] at 438-1600 exts. 3132, 3128, 3293, 3298, or 3176. 39. MONEY MANAGEMENT CLASSES, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER. Come and learn the basic tools for financial success. Learn how to develop a spending plan, reduce expenses, and make your pay check work for you! Classes at Schofield Barracks are held at the Army Community Service office, Building 2091, every Wednesday from 1030 – 1200. Call 655-4227 to register. The class at Fort Shafter is held on the first Thursday of every month from 1300 – 1400. Call 438-9285 to register. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 40. CREDIT MANAGEMENT CLASSES, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER. Come and learn how to use your credit wisely and how to improve your credit score. Classes at Schofield Barracks are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 0900 - 1030 at the Army Community Service (ACS) office, Bldg. 2091. Call 655-4227 to register. The class at Fort Shafter is held on the first Thursday of the month from 1430 – 1600 at the Army Community Service office, Bldg 330. Call 438-9285 to register. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email: [email protected]. 41. CHECKBOOK MAINTENANCE CLASSES, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS. Learn and discuss opening and maintaining a checking account. 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Schofield Barracks. Call 655-4227 to register. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 42. THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN AND “RETIREMENT IN A NUTSHELL” CLASSES (AVAILABILITY VARIES.) Learn how retirement plans like TSP work in terms of amount allowable and the different types of investment opportunities available. This class is offered every other month. For upcoming class dates/or to register, please contact Army Community Service, Schofield Barracks, at 655-4227. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 43. CAR BUYING CLASS. (AVAILABILITY VARIES.) Learn how to get the most “vehicle” for your money. Class is offered every other month. For class dates and registration, please contact the Army Community Service office, Schofield Barracks, at 655-4227. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 44. HOME BUYING CLASS (AVAILABILITY VARIES.) Want to know the benefits of owning a home, tax benefits, and the difference between owning and renting? Classes are offered every other month. For class dates and registration, please contact Army Community Service, Schofield Barracks, at 655-4227. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 45. UNDERSTANDING INSURANCE. (AVAILABILITY VARIES.) Develop an understanding of the types of insurance (life, auto, rental/homeowners, etc.) and the necessity of adequate coverage. For class dates and registration, please contact the Army Community Service office, Schofield Barracks, at 655-4227. For further information, please contact Ms. Robin Sherrod, Financial Readiness Program Manager, at 655-1717 or email at: [email protected]. 46. TRIPLER/FT SHAFTER EDUCATION CENTER TESTING SERVICES. For test scheduling and information, Soldiers may email [email protected] concerning the DLPT I – V, OPI, AFCT, SAT or ACT, college placement tests, TABE 7, DLAB, AFAST, and other civilian and military tests. Appointment cards are available from on-site counselors in Bldg 102, Room 101, 1 Jarrett White Road, Tripler/Ft. Shafter Army Education Complex. All testing requires scheduled appointments by our part-time Test Examiner; there is no walk-in testing. For further information, please call 433-4184. 47. TRIPLER/FT SHAFTER EDUCATION COMPLEX LRC/MLF. The Learning Resource Center/Multi-Learning Facility, (LRC/MLF) Room 100, is open from 0800 – 1300 and 1400 – 1600, Monday – Friday, with computers and reference material for individualized self-paced independent study of college and career research, and civilian/military practice tests, such as: GO-ARMY-ED COLLEGE PORTAL (Training, Research & Enrollment) CLEP/DSST/ECE/GT/ASVAB (Study & Predictor Tests) ARMY CORRESPONDENCE COURSES (for MOS Training & Promotion Points) ACT/SAT/GRE/GMAT/LSAT/MILLERS ANALOGY (College Study & Practice Tests) COMPUTERS (for preparation of college requirements, AKO & Army eLearning) WORLDWIDE SCHOLARSHIPS and college research ARMY MOS-RELATED Field Manuals, Tech. Tapes (for working toward retention/promotion) Please call 433-4159 for more information. //signed// ROBERT M. STEPHENS, Ph.D. Garrison Director of Human Resources DISTRIBUTION: USAG-HI intranet site: https://portal.usarpac.army.mil:36000/imcom-pacific/Garrisons/Hawaii/hiHROffices/Bulletin/Pages/default.aspx DOIM internet site: http://www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sites/bulletins/bulletins.asp DHR-ALL Bulletin Electronic Mailing List

THE 25th INFANTRY DIVISION AND THE UNITED STATES ARMY HAWAII PROUDLY CELEBRATES

NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH NOVEMBER 2009

DATE: 3 NOVEMBER 2009

TIME: 1030-1200 HRS

LOCATION: SGT SMITH THEATER, SCHOFIELD BARRACKS

LUNCH: NATIVE AMERICAN MENU AT THE AWARD WINNING, K-QUAD DINING FACILITY

• GUEST SPEAKER – CHIEF REDHAWK• SLIDE SHOW PRESENTATION• ARTIFACT DISPLAYS• EDUCATIONAL CULTURAL

DISPLAYS • TRADITIONAL DANCERS

HOSTED BY THE2-25TH STRYKER BRIGADE COMBAT TEAM

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: MSG ADO @ 655-6244 / 224-730-2416

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