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Search continues for 25th CAB crew members

karen a. iwamoto
Staff Writer
HALEIWA HARBOR — As of Thursday,
Aug. 17, the Army, along with teams from
the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Navy, the
Honolulu Fire Department, and the City
and County of Honolulu’s Ocean Safety
Division, continued its search on Thurs-
day for five Soldiers in a UH-60 Black
Hawk reported missing off Kaena Point
on Tuesday night.
Some debris believed to have been
from the helicopter was found about 5
miles off shore of Kaena Point on Wednes-
day, said Lt. Scott Carr, spokesperson for
the Coast Guard’s 14th District in Hono-
lulu.
The search area had expanded to 50
miles off shore of Kaena Point by Thurs-
day, Carr said, adding that this expansion
is normal given that ocean currents can
move the debris field.
Officials have set up a “safety zone”
around the search area, he said. It is cen-
tered about 2 miles northwest of Kaena U.S. Coast Guard photos
Point and extends in a radius of approxi- a 45-foot response Boat-medium boat
mately 5 nautical miles, according to the crew from Coast guard Station hono-
lulu are shown conducting a search for
Coast Guard. Unauthorized vessels are
five crew members aboard a downed
prohibited from entering the area. army Uh-60 Black hawk helicopter ap-
Also, personnel from the Army Com- proximately 2 miles west of ka’ena Point,
bat Readiness/Safety Center in Fort Ruck- wednesday.
er, Alabama, were on the way to Oahu
on Thursday. The CRSC normally assists difficult time,” he said. “We and everyone
with incidents that may have an Army- you see here involved in this search … is
wide impact, said Lt. Col. Curtis Kellogg, committed to this endeavor. As we do this
spokesman for the 25th Infantry Division. work, those Soldiers and their families are
Two of the missing Soldiers were pilots on the forefront of our minds.”
a Uh-60 Black hawk helicopter aircrew from wheeler army airfield and a fireboat
and three were aircrew personnel, said The Soldiers were participating in a crew from the honolulu fire department are shown conducting a search for five
Kellogg. All were with the 25th ID’s 25th routine nighttime flying mission with a crew members aboard a downed army Uh-60 Black hawk helicopter approximately
Combat Aviation Brigade. second UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter be- 2 miles west of ka‘ena Point, wednesday.
Kellogg declined to release the names tween Kaena Point and Dillingham Air-
of the Soldiers, but said that the Army had field, Kellogg said. over to try to re-establish contact, Kellogg ral Resources.
contacted all of their family members and “One of our key competencies is to said. “This is still an active search and res-
were keeping them informed of the situ- train at night, and that’s what this aircrew Personnel at Wheeler Army Airfield cue mission,” Kellogg said. “We are here
ation. was doing,” he explained. “Flying at night notified the Coast Guard Joint Rescue to bring our Soldiers home.”
“On behalf of our commander of the and remaining competent in that skill set Command Center in Honolulu at 10:08 Officials urged the public not to handle
25th ID, Maj. Gen. Christopher Cavoli, is something we need to do to accomplish p.m., Tuesday, according to the Coast any debris spotted in the water or washed
and on behalf of all the Soldiers and fam- our wartime mission.” Guard. The Army, Coast Guard and U.S. ashore on local beaches. Instead, anyone
ily members of the 25th ID, I’d like to ex- The second Black Hawk lost visual and Marines initiated a search and were who comes across debris they believe to
press that our thoughts and prayers are radio contact with the first helicopter joined by HFD, Ocean Safety and the Ha- be from the UH-60 Black Hawk should
with the families of these Soldiers at this around 9:30 p.m., Tuesday, then did a fly- waii State Department of Land and Natu- report it to the 25th CAB at 808-656-1080.

‘Mustangs’ challenge platoon leaders, sergeants

Story and photo by Second Lt. Michael Aliff, transporta-
Staff Sgt. armando Limon tion platoon leader, Co. A, 325th BSB,
3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs was one of the Soldiers in his team at the
25th Infantry Division
LRC working through an obstacle. Aliff
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Soldiers was lifted into an elevated tunnel to give
heaved heavy boards strapped with their guidance on how to bridge an obstacle, so
belts at an obstacle lane at the Leadership a box of supplies could be carried across
Reaction Course, here. the makeshift bridge.
Only one Soldier was able to see the “It was challenging,” he said, after at-
hurdle while the rest of the team stood tempting the challenge. “It was really
behind, listening carefully to the instruc- tough to communicate when only one
tion given to bridge the obstacle. person can see what’s going on, but it
Platoon leaders, platoon sergeants and was really fun to see how everyone else at
future platoon sergeants from 325th Bri- the bottom could ask questions and get
gade Support Battalion, “Mustangs,” 3rd a great picture of what the obstacle does
Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi- look like.
sion, participated in the Luzon Challenge, “I learned that perspective is every-
Aug. 14-16, to improve on team building, thing, and … you can’t clearly communi-
communication and leadership skills. cate what you see to someone who can’t
“The Leadership Reaction Course is see it,” he said. “There’s an accomplish-
the second station of our Luzon Chal- Second Lt. michael aliff, transportation platoon leader, Co. a, 325th BSB, 3rd BCt, able mission, an obstacle that you can’t
lenge going on this week,” said Capt. Ty- 25th id, lifts a board to be placed on a beam at the Leadership reaction Course on get past, so you have to do your best work
ler Thornton, plans officer, Headquarters Schofield Barracks, monday. through it.”
and Headquarters Company, 325th BSB. Sgt. Reginald Wilson, fire control re-
“What the Luzon Challenge is, it’s a kind pairer, Co. B, 325th BSB, said he enjoyed
of a mix of a Mungadai Challenge that the training) test,” Thornton said. “They took loads, Thornton said. the team-oriented aspect of the exercise.
brigade put on last year, challenging all of a PT test in gear, and then rucked down Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Candelario, op- “Mostly, it takes teamwork to do most
the company commanders, and also our here to the Leadership Reaction Course.” erations NCO for HHC, 325th BSB, stated of the stuff,” Wilson said. “Team cohe-
Mustang leadership development pro- Afterwards, the Soldiers conducted the Luzon Challenge is one the division’s sion and having a good relationship and
gram, which usually targets the young marksmanship training at the range, ruck World War II successes. bond with your teammates makes getting
officers and NCOs (noncommissioned of- marched to and from location, finishing “The intent is trying to build leaders so through it possible. Good team cohesion
ficers). This is a hybrid of the two. with an air movement into East Range. that they can in turn transition all their and learning things from new people that
“This morning they started off with Once at East Range, the Soldiers would knowledge down to their Soldiers,” Can- you don’t normally work with adds an-
a ruck march down to the PT (physical conduct medical evacuations and sling delario said. other perspective to it.”

2IBCT ‘Warriors’ conquer trail to Expert Infantry Badge

Sgt. david n. BeCkStrom backs at 3 a.m. and pushed their bodies as part of the Army’s Associated Units Pi- fantrymen what they are out here for and
2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team to the limit to cover 12 miles of ground lot Program, which pairs Reserve and Na- why they are putting themselves through
Public Affairs in three hours. After completing the road tional Guard units with active duty units. such a grueling event,” said Grangaard.
25th Infantry Division Chinquee said, that as Soldiers contin-
march, they went straight into Objective Spc. Philip Craig, a candidate from D
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — One of the Bull. This is a medical lane that tests the Company, 1-151st Inf. Regt., said, “It was ue on in their career, this badge will help
U.S. military’s slogans is “We do more be- response time and fortitude of these Sol- an honor to work alongside the active them get promoted, as well as show the
fore 9 a.m. than most people do all day.” diers as they do basic battlefield care for duty Soldiers and to prove that National next generation of Soldiers that their lead-
This holds true for the more than 500 a wounded Soldier and then move the in- Guard Soldiers are just as proficient in ers do know what they are talking about,
infantrymen assigned to 2nd Infantry Bri- jured to the extraction point. our jobs, because we take it seriously, because they have proven to the Army
gade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Divi- “I think the most challenging part of too. I hope that my example will motivate and the infantry that they are experts in
sion, who vied for the coveted Expert In- this event (was) the weapons lanes, be- other National Guardsmen to go out and their field.
fantry Badge, here, from July 31-Aug. 11. cause we had a very short amount of earn this badge, prove to yourself and the When it was all over, 67 Warriors were
They started the week with the Army time to get the weapon ready to fire,” said world that you are just as much of a Sol- awarded the coveted EIB with this com-
Physical Fitness Test before the first rays Pfc. Joshua Chinquee, a candidate from dier as the active duty.” petition, producing an 11 percent com-
of the sun had crested over the horizon. 1st Battalion, 27th Inf. Regiment. “This The EIB holds a lot of prestige and pletion rate; the national average is 18
Then they completed a land navigation time limit simulates the time constraints honor for infantrymen, because it proves percent.
course, demonstrating proficiency under we may face in a real world battle. Being they are experts in their field, said Staff During his remarks at the EIB gradua-
both day and night conditions. able to say that I am proficient with all Sgt. Sean D. Grangaard, an EIB grader tion ceremony, Command Sgt. Maj. Bry-
During the rest of the week, these the weapons an infantryman may use is with the 1st Bn., 21st Inf. Regt. To motivate ant Lambert, senior enlisted adviser for
Soldiers participated in several stations, something I am very proud of.” the Soldiers and honor the history of the U.S. Army-Pacific said that EIB is a mark of
proving their proficiency in medical, During this competition, there were badge, he held a replica of the EIB above honor for those who do a hard, dirty and
weapons and military movement skills. several National Guardsmen from the 1st his head at the end of the ruck march. thankless job. He reminded the awardees
The Soldiers who had passed each of Bn., 151st Inf. Regt., out of Indiana, vying “A former first sergeant of the unit cre- to think of the badge as a reminder of the
the stations threw their rucksacks on their for the honor to wear the badge, as well, ated this awhile back to show these in- long history they are a part of.
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Honorable McCarthy named acting secretary

HoNoRABLE RyAN D. MCCARTHy being ready to fight today’s tant assets continue to be the Soldiers, De-
Acting Secretary of the Army adversaries is not enough. partment of Army civilians and families that
WASHINGTON — Army family, what an Now, the Army must make up the Total Army.
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Secretary discusses readiness, force at TRADOC
national origin, age, marital status, Story and photo by Left — U.S. Army Gen. David G. Perkins
physical handicap, political affilia- TECH. SGT. KATIE GAR WARD (right), commander of TRADoC, briefs
tion, or any other non-merit factor 633rd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy
of the purchaser, user or patron.
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virgin- (left) during a visit to Joint Base Langley-
The appearance of advertising
ia — “The Army must always be manned, Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 10. During his brief,
herein, including inserts and sup- Perkins discussed TRADoC and the Army
plements, does not constitute en- trained, equipped and ready to fight,” said Capabilities Integration Center’s role in
dorsement by the Dept. of the Army, Acting Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, building the future Army.
or the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, of during a visit to U.S. Army Training and Doc-
the firms, products or services ad-
trine Command, Aug. 10. McCarthy saw firsthand how such mod-
vertised.
“Readiness is essential to protect our na- ernization is already being implemented at
tion and secure our vital interests against de- Fort Eustis. TRADOC’s Operational Environ-
Commander, U.S. Army termined and capable enemies,” he said. mental Training Support Center creates the
Garrison-Hawaii During his visit, McCarthy received a virtual battlespaces of tomorrow to provide
Col. Stephen E. Dawson briefing on the scope and scale of TRADOC’s Soldiers with as realistic of a training envi-
Garrison Command mission, including Army growth require- “Our foremost responsibility is to deliver ronment as possible.
Sergeant Major ments and future battle capabilities. ready, trained and equipped forces that meet “Investments (like this) can rapidly de-
CSM Lisa C. Piette-Edwards
As an Army veteran, McCarthy said he is the operational demands put before us,” he velop our capabilities,” he said. “Making the
Director, Public Affairs
Dennis C. Drake
focused on the Army’s modernization efforts said. “The Army must have a consistent ap- hard choices will ensure we can shape, fight
656-3154 to prepare today’s Soldiers for tomorrow’s proach to modernization that promotes fu- and win decisively across all domains on to-
Chief, Internal Communication fight. ture readiness.” day’s complex battlefields.”
Aiko Rose Brum, 656-3155
editor@
hawaiiarmyweekly.com
Pau Hana Editor
Jack Wiers 656-3157
community@
hawaiiarmyweekly.com
63rd Brigade Support Battalion cases its colors
Staff Writer and Story and photos by
Photo Editor SGT. 1ST CLASS
Karen A. Iwamoto 656-3150 CHANELCHERIE K. DEMELLo
reporter@ 650th Regional Support Command Public Affairs
hawaiiarmyweekly.com 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Layout 9th Mission Support Command
Kristen Wong
layout@hawaiiarmyweekly.com FORT SHAFTER FLATS — The 63rd Bri-
Advertising: 529-4700 gade Support Battalion cased its colors at an
Classifieds: 521-9111 inactivation ceremony here, Aug. 6, bringing
Address: to a close six years of mission support to the
Public Affairs Office
303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, 9th
745 Wright Ave., WAAF
Building 107, 2nd Floor Mission Support Command.
Schofield Barracks, HI Lt. Col. Peter Gleason and Command Sgt.
96857-5000 Maj. Alan Roberts, the 63rd BSB command
Website: team, along with Col. Samuel Membrere,
www.hawaiiarmyweekly.com commander of the 303rd MEB, partook in the
Nondelivery or distribution
furling of the battalion colors before it was
656-3155 or 656-3488
cased and marched off the field.
Contingent on the Army’s needs, mission Col. Samuel Membrere (left), commander of the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade,
Contributing Commands and organizational force structure, a unit can and ceremony reviewing officer; Command Sgt. Maj. Alan Roberts, 63rd Brigade Support
U.S. Army-Pacific be activated and inactivated an unlimited Battalion; and Lt. Col. Peter Gleason, commander of the 63rd BSB, furl the 63rd BSB colors
Russell Dodson, 438-2662 number of times. during an inactivation ceremony at Fort Shafter Flats, Aug. 6.
25th Infantry Division, & Although the “Casing of the Colors” is not
25th Sustainment Brigade, &
an uncommon practice, it is a time-honored “Your creativity to think forward, ‘Pahu Membrere, who was also the reviewing
25th Division Artillery
LTC Curtis J. Kellogg
Army tradition held to commemorate the Imua,’ enhanced and enabled the execution officer over the ceremony, said that the
655-6350 unit and its history before it is inactivated. of challenging missions,” said Membrere. inactivation of the 63rd BSB was ordered
2nd Brigade Combat Team And the 63rd BSB had plenty to memorial- “You set the bar higher every time you ex- in support of the Army Reserve mission
MAJ Karen Roxberry ize. ecuted a mission.” redesign that will have combat service
655-0738 The 63rd BSB, originally known as the Since its activation in 2011, the 63rd BSB support battalions sustain the brigade’s
3rd Brigade Combat Team
63rd Quartermaster Company, was first acti- had increased its five-personnel unit to over mission as the BSB did, in a more battle-
CPT Eric D. Hudson
655-9526
vated in March 1943. It served under the 63rd 100 Soldiers in just its first year, which Mem- service approach.
25th Combat Aviation Brigade Infantry Division until its selection into the brere called “a sign of great leadership.” The “Change is one of those things in life
CPT Steven J. Guevara Organized Reserve Corps in 1952. unit participated in and excelled during War- that we resist, but is critical to any success-
656-6663 In February 2009, the unit was renamed rior Exercise 13-008, Combat Support Train- ful organization,” said retired U.S. Army Re-
8th Theater Sustainment the Headquarters and Headquarters Com- ing Exercise 14-007, Command Post Exercise serve Col. Randy Hart, guest speaker at the
Command pany, 63rd BSB, and was ordered to activate ceremony. “Our Army is no exception. We
Imua Dawn 2015 and 2016, and Yamasakura
MAJ Lindsey Elder
438-0944
in September 2011 in Las Vegas. 71. must change due to strategic decisions and
311th Signal Command Officials at the Aug. 6 ceremony made it “(The) 63rd BSB was there to strengthen a dynamic world. Our Army is in constant
(Theater) clear that the 63rd BSB had achieved mission the bilateral relationship and demonstrated change in an effort to meet challenges in the
CPT Liana Kim, 787-4095 success. our support to our mutual defense with Ja- world and improvements needed in order to
94th Army Air & Missile Defense pan,” said Membrere. continue to lead the world with the best and
Command In 2015, the 63rd BSB won the Depart- most effective Army in the world.”
SFC Claudio Tejada Valerio
448-1556
ment of the Army’s Philip A. Connelly food As the first commander of the 303rd MEB,
9th Mission Support Command service award and the Army Supply Excel- Hart said that one of the greatest pleasures
CPT Liana Kim lence Award. of his 38 years in uniform was activating the
438-1600 ext. 3114 “Not only are you competent professional 303rd MEB and the 63rd BSB.
18th Medical Command Soldiers and Army civilians, but a cohesive While the 63rd BSB may have been deac-
(Deployment Support) team who always supported our higher head- tivated, other units will have opportunities to
SFC John D. Brown, 437-4737
Tripler Army Medical Center
quarters, the 303rd and 650th Regional Sup- gain the hundreds of professional and pro-
James Guzior, 433-2809 port Group,” said Gleason. “I thought your ficient Soldiers, civilians and families that
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- greatest strength was your responsiveness were assigned to the 63rd BSB.
Honolulu District and your ability to anticipate what I needed “Soldiers are what makes a unit, not a gui-
Dino Buchanan, 835-4003 as a commander.” don or things in the unit,” said Hart. “All the
500th Military Stepping up to a monumental task, the accolades are due to the accomplishments of
Intelligence Brigade Retired U.S. Army Reserve Col. Randy Hart 63rd BSB hosted the memorialization cer- an excellent leadership team that built a high
SGT Shameeka R. Stanley is presented a flower lei by Cadet Melissa performing unit with a focus on Soldiers and
emony of the George W. Dunaway, U.S. Army
787-6824 Tran, a Reserve officer Training Corps cadet
599th Transportation Brigade from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Reserve Center in Sloan, Nevada. their mission.”
Donna Klapakis, 656-6420 during the inactivation ceremony held for “No other unit could have done better in In accordance with its permanent order,
USAG-Pohakuloa the 63rd Brigade Support Battalion at Fort ensuring the legacy of our past is honored,” the 63rd BSB’s effective inactivation date is
Eric Hamilton, 808-969-2402 Shafter Flats, Aug. 6. said Membrere. Sept. 15, 2017.

Because Aug. 18 is Hawaii Statehood Day, we wondered,

What do you enjoy the most about living in the 50th state?
By 3rd Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 25th Infantry Division

“It has to be the “The beach.” “The calmness “Beautiful “It’s a beautiful
beaches.” of everything.” weather and state.”
scenery.”

Staff Sgt.
James Maples Sgt. Reginald
Pvt. Nehemiah Pfc. Joseph Cpl. Derrick Electronic warfare Wilson
Dunham Floersch Loera NCOIC Fire control
Combat medic Combat medic Combat medic Headquarters and repairer
Co. C, Co. C, Co. C, Headquarters Co., Co. B,
325th Bde. Spt. Bn. 325th Bde. Spt. Bn. 325th Bde. Spt. Bn. 325th Bde. Spt. Bn. 325th Bde. Spt. Bn.
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RHC-P competes for honors to wear the GAFPB

Story and photo by
EMilY YEH
Regional Health Command-Pacific Public Affairs
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Regional Health Com-
mand-Pacific (RHC-P) Soldiers competed in the 2017
German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GAFPB)
event co-hosted by the 303rd Ordnance Battalion (Ex-
plosive Ordnance Disposal), here.
Soldiers from RHC-P competed alongside over 200
Soldiers from units around Oahu.
The GAFPB (German for “Abzeichen für Leistun-
gen im Truppendienst”) is a decoration of the German
Armed Forces, authorized for wear by the U.S. military,
and awarded to Soldiers of all ranks. The GAFPB is one
of the few approved foreign awards, and it is one of the
most sought after awards to achieve.
“As a Soldier who has earned a GAFPB badge, it was
natural for me to step up and assist with the coordina-
tion of this year’s event,” stated Master Sgt. Javier Najera,
noncommissioned officer in charge, RHC-P. “Master
Sgt. Elisa Todd was also a driving force during the plan- Soldiers competing in the 2017 GAFPB dive into Richardson Pool at Schofield Barracks during the first event of the
ning and execution of this event. She stepped up and competition.
worked side by side with me to ensure all participants
experienced a streamlined process so that they could wearing the Army Combat Uniform, or ACU. Swimmers rucksack.
perform to their highest ability.” had a time constraint of four minutes and upon com- In the end, 13 RHC-P Soldiers earned a silver badge,
RHC-P participants included Army Medicine Sol- pletion of the swim had to tread water and remove their while eight RHC-P Soldiers earned a bronze badge.
diers from the U.S. Army Recruiting Command, Tripler ACUs. Each competitor’s achievement was recognized at an
Army Medical Center (TAMC), U.S. Army Health Clinic- Day one continued in the afternoon with the basic award ceremony held on Hamilton Field, here, Aug.
Schofield Barracks (USAHC-SB), Dental Health Com- fitness test consisting of an 11-by-10-meter sprint, a 10. Leaders from around the island came out to honor
mand-Pacific (DHC-P), Public Health Command-Pacif- chin-up test and a 1,000-meter run. those who competed in this year’s event.
ic (PHC-P), and 18th Medical Command-Deployment A pistol qualification test awaited competitors on the “The Soldiers who competed for the GAFPB this week
Support (18th MEDCOM). second day. Individuals fired an M9 in a prone position are an example of the strength of force in our ranks,”
Competitors faced four events over the course of (two shots), kneeling position (two shots) and standing said Sgt. Maj. Richard Watson, senior enlisted adviser,
three days. position (two shots). RHC-P. “I am proud of this team of RHC-P Soldiers,
During day one of the competition, the first task Sol- The last day of competition was for ruck marches. as they carry on the tradition of Army excellence and
diers were challenged with was a 100-meter swim while Each Soldier rucked while carrying a 33-pound represent the Army’s No. 1 priority: readiness.”

USARPAC hosts ATF certification for military working dogs

Story and photo by left — Pfc. Daniel Rule and “Kondor,” a Military work-
SGT. 1ST ClASS JOHN D. BROwN ing Dog (MwD) Team with the 901st Military Police
8th Military Police Brigade Public Affairs Detachment, U.S. Army Japan, work through a series
8th Theater Sustainment Command of tests designed to test the MwD’s ability to identify
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Working dogs play a criti- homemade explosive odors during National Odor Rec-
ognition Testing at Schofield Barracks, Aug. 3.
cal role in the safety and security of Soldiers and civil-
ians. The training these canines receive varies from or-
ganization to organization, but the certification process tralian Army – participated in the training.
remains the same. “It was amazing being able to exchange knowledge
“U.S. Army-Pacific hosted members of the Bureau of and explore different training methods,” said Staff Sgt.
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to provide Jeremy Coleman, a dog handler with 520th MWD De-
training and certification for both military and civilian tachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th MP Bri-
working dogs,” said Master Sgt. Viridiana Lavalle, the ernment organizations – including U.S. Army Japan, U.S. gade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command.
USARPAC Military Working Dog (MWD) program man- Army Alaska, the 8th Military Police Brigade, the Trans- (To read the rest of the story, visit www.hawaiiarmy
ager. portation Security Administration, ATF, the Honolulu weekly.com/2017/08/15/usarpac-hosts-atf-certification-
According to Lavalle, 25 dog teams from various gov- Police Department, the New Zealand Army and the Aus- for-working-dogs/.)

Enlisted Aide Program offers career-broadening experience for NCOs

DAviD vERGUN who serves now as the EA Special Programs Professional
Army News Service Development Noncommissioned Officer at HRC. She
WASHINGTON — The Army is actively looking for a has also previously served as an EA.
diverse array of Soldiers, from across a variety of military “It was rewarding for me personally because you get
occupational specialties, to apply for career-broadening to see smiles on people’s faces when you are serving
positions within the Army’s Enlisted Aide Program, or them food, ensuring things are in order and taking care
EAP. of them,” said Fuentes of her own experience in the
The deadline to submit application packets for the program.
competitive program is Sept. 29. Besides serving food, EAs learn how to manage a
The program is open to all active duty enlisted budget and plan a host of day-to-day events, she said.
Soldiers from sergeant (promotable) through master Those are skills that are valuable in any job as well as in
sergeant, irrespective of military occupational specialty. one’s own personal life, she added.
The process for putting the packets together is a bit Fuentes said she has prepared meals for and
lengthy, so interested Soldiers should start right away, interacted with the chief of staff of the Army, the sergeant
said Lt. Col. Drew Maddry, who serves as the chief of major of the Army, senators and other dignitaries.
the Quartermaster Branch within the Army’s Human “Those were exciting moments,” she said.
Resources Command. Successful EAs are self-starters, motivated, eager to
More details about the openings and how to apply Photo by U.S. Army
learn and adaptable. Those same traits are also what
Enlisted aides Army Master Sgt. Dwight Copeland
can be found within Military Personnel Message 17-253, make successful Soldiers, she said. (right) and Chief Petty Officer David Yaung prepare
“FY 18 Enlisted Aide Selection Panel Announcement.” salads for a meal to be hosted by Gen. Curtis “Mike”
New experiences and opportunities Scaparrotti, commander, EUCOM/SACEUR, at SHAPE,
Taking care of leadership Candidates train for EA and culinary skills at Fort Lee, Belgium, in a previous year.
An EA serves on the personal staff of a general officer Virginia, she said. For someone not in the 92G culinary
and undertakes a wide variety of day-to-day tasks that MOS, the EA career field often proves to be a totally their original branch, said Maddry. That is designed to
free the officer to concentrate on his or her primary new and interesting experience, she said, adding that ensure their leadership and MOS proficiency skill sets
military and official duties, said Sgt. 1st Class Maria she encourages Soldiers from outside the culinary arts are maintained, an additional benefit to the Army of the
Fuentes. MOS to consider applying to be an EA. She noted that broadening experience.
Duties of an EA include household management six have recently done so, and are proving successful in Maddry also said that promotion boards look
and security, preparing uniforms, orchestrating official their efforts. favorably on broadening experiences like those that the
social functions and preparing daily meals, said Fuentes, Those who complete their EA tour will return to EAP provides.
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USARPAC
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REVISITING THE GIFU IN GUADALCANAL

HONIARA, Guadalcanal — An example of

a defensive position, near the top of the hill This monument atop the Gifu
known as the “Gifu,” is pictured, here, Aug. 6. remembers the nearly 500 Imperial
Japanese Army soldiers known as
Oka Force on Guadalcanal in the
Photos by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Solomon Islands.

HONIARA, Guadalcanal — Pfc. Hazen D. Ham (left)

and Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Garcia hold the regimental
standard for 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, atop a hill
known as the “Gifu,” in the Solomon Islands, here, Aug.
6. (Both Soldiers are representing U.S. Army-Pacific in
the U.S. Army Soldier and NCO of the Year.)

Imperial Japanese Army soldiers, commanded by Col.

Akinosuka Oka, named the Gifu after a prefecture in HONIARA, Guadalcanal — The “detritus,”
Japan. It was the Soldiers of 2-35th Inf. who were tasked or debris, of war is found on the hill known
to reduce the nearly 500 strong Japanese position. It as the “Gifu,” here, Aug. 6.
had been backed by 40 bunkers and more than 40 heavy
weapons in January 1943.

HONIARA, Guadalcanal —
Bayonets, hand grenades,
ammunition and other
detritus of war are on
display by a Solomon
Islander found on the hill
known as the Gifu, here,
Aug. 6.
 Showcasing with ALA Hawaii

August 18, 2017

Retired Sen. Daniel Akaka, left, unties the maile rope to signify the start of the 2017 ALA Hawaii Show, Tuesday, at Pacific Beach Hotel.

Commissaries, Exchanges promote Hawaii business

Story and photos by nized the potential in connect- Left — Dog treats made from venison from Maui,
KAREN A. IWAMOTO ing Hawaii businesses with Molokai and Lanai are among the innovative
Staff Writer the ecommissary network, and products displayed at the 2017 ALA Show.
WAIKIKI — The American Logistics he worked with commissary,
Association (ALA) Hawaii Show cel- exchange and ALA leadership
ebrated its 20th anniversary at the Pacific to create this event to place
Beach Hotel this year with a surprise Hawaii products in military
announcement, Tuesday. commissaries – not just in our
Starting next year, it will officially country but throughout the
be renamed the Daniel K. Akaka ALA world,” she said. “And through
Hawaii Show. his efforts, thousands of prod-
Retired U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka was ucts have been marketed at the
instrumental in getting the show off the Hawaii show. Many of them are
ground in 1997 and fostering a grow- sold throughout the commis-
ing relationship between the Defense sary network worldwide.”
Commissary Agency, Army & Air Force
Exchange Service, Navy Exchange and Beyond food vendors
Hawaii businesses. He continued to show Sharon Zambo-Fan, chair-
his support at this year’s show and said woman of the ALA Hawaii Chocolate chip cookies made with arare,
he was honored to have it renamed for Show, said the show could not or rice cracker bits, garnered positive
him. have grown to what it is today feedback from guests at the 2017 ALA
“I’m honored to be attached to this without Akaka. Hawaii’s commissaries on Schofield Bar- Hawaii Show.
program, which has become important “I’d like to see the show continue to racks, Pearl Harbor, Hickam and Marine
to military not just in Hawaii but on the grow,” she added. “I’d like to see it ex- Corps Base Hawaii in Kaneohe Bay – ac- or having an informational video run
mainland and around the world,” Akaka pand into nonfood items, like key chains, counting for $225 million. next to the product display.
said. “Since I was a U.S. senator on the furniture, other locally made goods.” “We believe, given the opportunity,
Armed Services Committee, I always Melanie Hatchie, operations man- New and innovative products the military community will support us
felt strongly that the military families ager of Oils of Aloha, was one of the few Brad McMinn, director of the Scho- and this product,” he continued. “They’re
needed to be recognized and supported. vendors showcasing nonedible products. field Barracks Commissary, said he’s part of the community and they care
I felt that a program like this would give She said her company’s line of soaps, looking for new and innovative products about Hawaii and environmental issues.
support to those families while also sup- lip balms and body lotions are already that will stand out in his store. A part of our proceeds goes to organiza-
porting Hawaii’s businesses and food stocked in local exchanges, but she’s “I’m not looking for what I already tions that support our coastlines.”
industry.” hoping to get them onto commissary have,” he said.
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, who made shelves as well. Mike Choy, co-owner of Ilio Prod- Start small
the announcement before the crowd of Products that start out in Hawaii’s ucts, said he believed he had just such a Thomas Kerwin of Aloha Gourmet
government representatives, military commissaries and exchanges can expand product. He was at the show to promote brought a handful of items – cookies,
officials and business owners, described to commissaries and exchanges on the Go Go Pet’s Stressless Venison Premium shredded coconut and chocolate-dipped
the name change as a fitting way to continental United States and the main- Treats, a line of dog treats made from dried mango – to show to potential buy-
recognize Akaka for his dedication to land. locally sourced Axis deer meet. Ilio Prod- ers. He said his company already has
military families. The Defense Commissary Agency ucts is the distributor of the treats. some products in Hawaii’s commissaries,
“Way back in 1997, Sen. Akaka recog- grosses $5 billion in annual sales with Axis deer live predator-free on Maui, but he’s hoping to expand that.
Molokai and Lanai, and their population “We come to this show every year to
needs to be culled to prevent ecological showcase our items and meet with the
disaster. Instead of letting that meat go to buyers,” he said. “We may not get all of
waste, Choy has found a way to market it. the products we show onto shelves, but
He said his product is made of even if it’s just one or two, that’s enough.”
human-grade ingredients, but he’s sell- It’s a strategy that’s worked for Mike
ing it as pet treats because there isn’t Irish, owner of Diamond Head Seafood.
enough venison to meet people’s rate of Diamond Head Seafood holds contracts
consumption. to run the seafood counters in local com-
“Our goal is to get our message out missaries, and its sauces and condiments
about how different and special (this have made it to commissaries on the
product) is,” he said. “We’ve already continental United States. But 20 years
thought about maybe having demos at
(military exchanges and commissaries) See ALA B-4
Left — K&K Distributors show-
cases its display of healthy
snack options at the 2017 ALA
Hawaii Show, Tuesday, at
Pacific Beach Hotel. Sher-
wood Chock, K&K’s general
manager, said the trend in the
industry is toward healthier
snacks made with natural and
organic ingredients.

ALA Hawaii Show

This food and product show connects local
businesses and distributors with buyers from
Hawaii’s commissaries and exchanges. Prod-
ucts chosen at the show by the buyers can
land on Hawaii’s commissary and exchange
shelves in as little as 45 days.
Last year, 350 new items were selected for
sale in Hawaii’s commissaries and 200 new
items were selected for sale in Hawaii’s ex-
changes. These include products from 42 new
companies that had not previously been in the
commissary and exchange systems.
Over the course of its 20-year history, 2,802
products have been selected for sale in Ha-
Jan Watanabe, sales manager at Love’s Bakery, stands next to a display of Punaluu Bake Shop sweet bread loaves and
rolls, Tuesday, at the ALA Hawaii Show at Pacific Beach Hotel. Love’s is the official distributor of Punaluu Bake Shop waii’s commissaries and exchanges.
breads.
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352-223-6370.
NA KOA REGATTA
Paint and Sip — Paint a picture on
canvas at SB Tropics from 7-9 p.m. while
sipping your beverage of choice for $35.
Class includes all painting supplies and
instruction. Preregistration is required.
Call 655-5698.

SB Hawaiian Lunch Buffet — Month-

ly special held at SB Kolekole Bar & Grill
from 11-1 p.m. for $14.95 per person. Call
655-4466.
18 / Friday
Statehood Day — All Hawaii public FS Hawaiian Lunch Buffet — Visit
schools are closed. Call 655-8326. FS Hale Ikena from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Call
438-1974.
Smoke House Day — Two kinds of
ribs, barbecue chicken, smoked pork Leilehua Concert Series — Enjoy live
sliders and beef brisket plus cornbread, music from 6-8 p.m. at The Grill at Leile-
baked beans and plenty of coleslaw hua Golf Course. Call 655-4653.
offered at FS Hale Ikena. Call 438-1974. Photo by Jim “Goose” Guzior, Tripler Army Medical Center Public Affairs
WAIKIKI — Paddlers again will navigate the Waikiki shoreline waters at the an- Right Arm Night — Enjoy a night of
Acing the Interview — Prepare to nual Na Koa Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta, dedicated for recovering wounded camaraderie at two locations: SB Nehel-
answer the tough interview questions warriors and their families, Saturday, Aug. 19, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Spectators are ani or FS Hale Ikena at 5 p.m. Food and
invited to the beach area behind Hale Koa Hotel and U.S. Army Museum of Ha-
and practice with a mock interview at SB beverages are available for purchase. Call
waii. The competition is part of Duke’s Oceanfest. Visit dukesoceanfest.com.
ACS from 10-11 a.m. Call 655-4227. 655-4466.

It takes Two (For Couples) — Hot Summer Casino Night — For 10 Steps to a Federal Job — SB ACS, 26 / Saturday
Enhance your relationship by learning single Soldiers at SB Tropics Recreation from 1-4 p.m., hosts this walk-through of Family and MWR Ultimate Chal-
skills to improve communication at Center from 7-11 p.m. Activities include the steps to create an effective targeted lenge — Clue-based competition starts
SB ACS from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. Learn poker, black jack, roulette, bingo, chess, federal resume and successfully manage at SB Tropics Recreation Center at 9 a.m.;
about expectations, problem solving Ace of Spades and board games. Event the application process. To sign up, call cost is $25 for participants 10 and up. En-
techniques, forgiveness and the is free; food and beverages available for 655-4227. ter as a team (of two) or individually with
importance of fun and friendship. Call purchase. Call 655-5698. prizes awarded. Event T-shirt included.
655-4227. 23 / Wednesday Register online or call 656-0113.
20 / Sunday Soul Food Day — Enjoy barbecue
19 / Saturday BOSS Event — Army Museum and ribs, fried chicken and catfish, plus other Soldier Rap Battle — Rap Battle
New Parents/Daddy Boot Camp — Beach Day from noon-4 p.m. Call 352- soulful favorites at FS Hale Ikena from 11 features a 45 second open category at SB
Class for first-time/expecting parents at 223-6370. a.m.-1 p.m. Call 438-1974. Tropics Recreation Center from 7-9 p.m.
SB ACS from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Parents Preregistration is required by Aug. 25; see
can ask questions and learn practical 21 / Monday 24 / Thursday the front desk for registration informa-
skills for taking care of the new baby. Call Employment Orientation — New to Informal FRG Funds Custodian tion. Must provide music. Food and
655-4227. the island and looking for employment? Training — Held at Nehelani Conference beverages available for purchase. Call
This class at the SB ACS from 10-11:30 & Banquet Center from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 655-5698.
Junior Bowling Club — Sign-ups, a.m. will orientate you to employment p.m. for FRG leaders, funds custodians
Aug. 19-20, for youth bowlers 5-19. Call opportunities on Oahu. Learn about and command representatives to gain a 28 / Monday
623-3009. Spousal Preference and the Priority clear understanding of the various funds Family and MWR Hiring Fair — AMR
Club will bowl for 30 weeks starting Placement Program for Spouses (PPP-S) available and the types of purchases Community Center (114 Kauhini Road)
Sept. 9 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Weekly cost for seeking federal employment. that can be made with each fund. hosts from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for all positions.
children 5-11 is $6; for teens 12-19, $8. Also offered is information on civilian It also clearly defines the roles and Tentative job offers on site. For list of cur-
Price includes weekly lineage, trophies sector opportunities, contractors, responsibilities of the funds custodian rent vacancies and documents needed,
and a pool party at the end of the season. resume writing classes, career fairs and and alternate. Call 655-4227. visit www.himwr.com.
opportunities to further your career and
Swimming Lessons — Registration education. Call 655-4227 to register. Youth Mental Health First Aid — Million Dollar Soldier Refresher
held at SB Richardson Pool, Aug. 19-20, Two-day class runs from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at — This training provides Soldiers with
from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Classes run weekdays, Million Dollar Soldier Refresher AMR/Red Hill Community Center, 1545 valuable financial tools at SB ACS from
Aug. 21-Sept. 11 (no classes on Tuesday). — This training provides Soldiers with Tampa Dr. Introduces participants to the 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Topics
Class times range from 3-5 p.m. for $60 valuable financial tools at SB ACS from unique risk factors and warning signs of include saving, credit, investing and big
for 30-minute lessons for Parent & Tot, 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m. Topics mental health problems in adolescents. purchases. Call 655-4227.
Level 1, Level 2; $70 for 45-minute lesson include saving, credit, investing and big Workshop also teaches individuals how
for Level 3, Level 4. purchases. Call 655-4227 to register. to help an adolescent in crisis or expe- PPP-S Federal Applications for
Children must be registered with riencing a mental health challenge. Call Military Spouses — Priority Placement
Child & Youth Services. Call 655-9698. 22 / Tuesday 655-4227. Program S for Military Spouses seeking
Anger & Conflict Solutions — civil service DOD careers. Learn all you
Family Nite — Create your own Prevention program is designed for Family Support Night — Join other need to know about PPP-S. Learn the do’s
bowling pin character at SB Arts & Crafts individuals to learn the basics of anger surviving families from 5-8 p.m. at the SB and the don’ts for applying and includes
Center from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Participants awareness from noon-1 p.m. at SB ACS. SOS Center. Dinner will be served. Activi- step-by-step instructions on preparing
may make any character. The instructor- The class will help participants identify ties are available for all ages. Families are your package at SB ACS from 10-11 a.m.
led course will be the minion character their own personal anger cues and ways welcome to bring and share their favorite Call 655-4227.
from “Despicable Me.” Cost is $10 per to de-escalate conflict situations. dish. Call 655-4227.
pin. Preregistration required. Call 655- Stress Solutions — Held from noon-1
4202. Toon Time Matinee — Join SB ACS 25 / Friday p.m.; learn the causes of stress and how it
from 10 a.m.-noon for a free movie, BOSS Volunteer Opportunity — affects our lives. Practice techniques such
BOSS Event — Shark Cove from 8 fun and social interaction. Event is for Take part in the Amazing Hawaii Comic as positive self-talk and how to not take
a.m.-2 p.m. for BOSS members. Call 352- caregivers and their children 0-3. Call Convention, Aug. 25-27. Volunteers can
223-6370. 655-4227. register at amazingcomiccon.com. Call See MWR BRIEFS B-6

More info at streetgrindz.com. at Kapiolani Bandstand & Park. Base Hawaii opens the instal-
Visit slackkeyfestival.com. lation for a 500-meter swim, an
19 / Saturday 11-mile bike and a 5-kilometer
SB Kolekole Walking-Hiking 26 / Saturday run, beginning at 6:30 a.m. at
Trail — The trail is Keiki Tradewind Triathlon Hangar 101. Open to military
closed for hiking — Marine Corps Base Hawaii and civilians. Visit MCCSHa
Send announcements this weekend due opens the installation for 7-10 waii.com/TradewindTri.
a week prior to publication to to live-fire training. year old and 11-14 year old Online registration closes
community@hawaiiarmyweekly.com. swim-bike-run events, begin- Aug. 22.
Family Fishing — ning at 6:30 a.m., at Hangar
18 / Friday Ho‘omaluhia Botanical Garden 101. Visit MCCSHawaii.com/ September
Lost Bicycle — Have you in Kaneohe hosts this free TradewindTri.
lost a bicycle? Go to the Pro- catch and release family event, Online registration closes 1 / Friday
vost Marshal Office, Bldg. 3010, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays and Aug. 22. Oahu Holistic Expo — Read-
Lyman Road, SB. Provide a Sundays. Bring walking shoes, ers, healers and exhibitors
good description of the bike insect repellent, rain gear and Greek Festival — Greek spe- gather Friday and Saturday at
– like make, model, color, any fishing bait (fresh white bread). cialties like spanakopita (Spin- the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition
identifying marks – or give A limited number of ach Pie), gyro sandwiches, Center; tickets are $10. Girls Trip
a receipt showing the serial bamboo poles are avail- moussaka, Greek chicken, (R)
number of the bike. Plenty able to borrow on a first- souvlaki (shish-ka-bob), 2 / Saturday
of bikes have been found. come, first-served basis. loukaniko (Greek sau- Battleship Missouri — Friday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m.
Call Lenwood Redd, the There is a 20-minute hike sage), a variety of Greek Memorial commemoration
evidence/found property custo- to the fishing area. For details/ salads, as well as imported of the ending of World War II is Dunkirk
dian, at 655-9497. reservations, call 233-7323. Greek beer, spirits and Greed open to the public and begins (PG-13)
wines, noon-9 p.m., at McCoy at 9 a.m. with guests seated by
Made in Hawai‘i Festival Ice Cream Party — Sundaes Pavilion, 1201 Ala Moana. 8:45 a.m. on the ship’s fantail. Saturday, Aug. 19, 4 p.m.
— Weekend showcase, Friday on Saturday, 4:30-6 p.m., McCoy Learn to dance Greek and Complimentary round-trip
through Sunday, includes nearly Pavilion at Ala Moana Beach then join the fun with live music shuttle service for the ceremony Spider Man:
400 exhibitors of food prod- Park, offers all-you-can-eat on the main courtyard stage. will be offered from the Pearl Homecoming
ucts, books, gifts, apparel and sundaes for $15 and $6 for keiki Visit greekfestivalhawaii.com. Harbor Visitor Center beginning (PG-13)
jewelry, arts and crafts, produce under 12. Benefits the Sounds at 8 a.m.
and live music at Blaisdell Ex- of Aloha Chorus. Visit SoundsOf 24 / Thursday The Battleship Missouri Saturday, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
hibition Center, 777 Ward Ave., Aloha.org. FS Thrift Shop — Clothes, Memorial is open daily from 8
Honolulu. kitchenware and more offered a.m. to 4 p.m. General admis-
Visit madeinhawaiifestival. 20 / Sunday Tuesdays and Thursdays, sion, which includes choice of
com. Hawaiian Slack Key 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Bldg. 342, an optional tour, is $27 per adult
Guitar Festival — Fes- Pierce Street, on FS. Visit and $13 per child (4-12). Mili-
Sunset Bazaar — Every tival will feature up to www.huispirit.com. tary, kama‘aina (local resident)
Friday, 4-9 p.m., Kakaako Park, 16 performing artists and school group pricing is
Honolulu, and enjoy end-of- in the slack key guitar genre, 27 / Sunday available.
week pau hana with live music, including award-winning artists Tradewind Triathlon Call 1-877-644-4896 or visit
food, shopping and beverages. and newcomers, noon-6 p.m., Kaneohe Bay — Marine Corps USSMissouri.org.

Calendar abbreviations ASYMCA: Armed Services YMCA and Recreation SKIES: Schools of Knowledge,
8th TSC: 8th Theater Sustainment BCT: Brigade Combat Team FRG: Family Readiness Group Inspiration, Exploration and Skills
Command CDC: Child Development Center FS: Fort Shafter TAMC: Tripler Army Medical
War for the
25th ID: 25th Infantry Division CYSS: Child, Youth and School HMR: Helemano Military Center Planet of the Apes
ACS: Army Community Service Services Reservation USAG-HI: U.S. Army Garrison- (PG-13)
AFAP: Army Family Action Plan EFMP: Exceptional Family Member IPC: Island Palm Communities Hawaii
AFTB: Army Family Team Building Program PFC: Physical Fitness Center USARPAC: U.S. Army-Pacific Sunday, Aug. 20, 4 p.m.
AMR: Aliamanu Military Reserva- FCC: Family Child Care SAC: School Age Center WAAF: Wheeler Army Airfield
tion FMWR: Family and Morale, Welfare SB: Schofield Barracks Closed Monday through
Thursday.
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Gov. Ige issues Gastroschisis Day proclamation

Family, inspired by son,
pursues official support,
and recognition here
CAPT. Emily KliNKENborG
311th Signal Command (Theater) Public Affairs

TRIPLER ARMY MEDICAL CENTER

— Meet Brandon Carrier: a blonde-
haired, green-eyed, cheerful baby boy
who just celebrated his first birthday.
While all first birthdays are exciting,
there is something exceptional about
baby Brandon’s.
Brandon was born at Tripler Army
Medical Center, July 2, 2016, weighing
only 5 pounds and 19 ounces. Parents
Maira and Brandon Carrier went in to
labor three weeks early, but anticipated Photo by Capt. Emily Klinkenborg, 311th Signal
Command (Theater) Public Affairs
the early delivery. brandon and maira Carrier stand with Photo by Liana Kim, 311th Signal Command (Theater) Public Affairs
“We first found out when we went in their son, brandon Jr., in front of Tripler Participants make their way along the run route at Tripler Army medical Center in
for our 20-week checkup,” said Maira. Army medical Center before Gastroschi- support of Gastroschisis awareness.
“They told us he had Gastroschisis. We sis Awareness Day walk/run begins.
had never heard of it before, and when
they told us what it was, my heart sank.” not fully being able to digest it until two ness Day in Hawaii, to coincide with the
Gastroschisis is a birth defect in which can diagnose the infant with gastroschi- and a half weeks after being born,” said nationally recognized day. The governor
an infant’s intestines and sometimes sis before birth, the severity of each case Maira. “And even now, when he is about signed the proclamation, and the Car-
other organs are located outside the ab- varies and cannot be entirely identified to turn 1, his diet consists of primarily rier’s decided to organize the walk/run to
domen due to a hole in the fetal abdomi- until birth. milk and pureed baby food because he celebrate the momentous occasion.
nal wall. Although medical professionals “Brandon Jr. had surgery at 2 days old has difficulty digesting solids.” The Carrier family invited the Oahu
and was in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive In March, the Carrier family sent a community to participate in the walk/run
Care Unit) for one month. He was given 5 proclamation to the governor’s office to at Tripler the day before Gastroschisis
milliliters of breast milk at a time, but was recognize July 30 as Gastroschisis Aware- Awareness Day, July 29. Participants wore
lime green attire and lime green ribbons
to support Gastroschisis Awareness.
“The Gastroshisis Awareness Walk/
Run turned out better than we could
have imagined,” said Brandon Sr. “It was
amazing seeing all of the love and sup-
port from everyone out there. Brandon Jr.
was our inspiration. My wife and I want
to thank all of the other organizers for the
visibly hard work that went in to mak-
ing it happen.”

more online
For more information on Gastros-
chisis, visit www.hopkinsmedicine.
Photo by Liana Kim, 311th Signal Command org/healthlibrary/conditions/adult/
(Theater) Public Affairs
Sgt. 1st Class Sylvia moreno sets up
pediatrics/gastroschisis_22,Gastros
Photo by Capt. Emily Klinkenborg, 311th Signal Command (Theater) Public Affairs
refreshments for participants after the Participants wear lime green attire and ribbons to support Gastroschisis Awareness chisis/.
Gastroschisis Awareness Day walk/run. Day during the walk/run held the day before the proclamation at Tripler.

Life lessons remembered from school bus days

This month, many American military Skunk, Chung King and, quite simply, “LEE LAE LON!”
children home and abroad are board- Pig. Except for the snickering troublemak-
ing busses for their first, excited days of A summer trip to Hawaii to visit our ers, no one understood the chant, but it
school. grandparents inspired Tray to add a Poly- soon became a well-known part of our
Despite the iconic yellow vehicle nesian nickname, “Lee Lae Lon,” to his fall morning regimen.
being the subject of happy nursery inventory. It was meaningless, but I hated Thankfully, I passed the test. I didn’t
rhymes and jolly cartoons, taking school found a seat that would attract the least it, which was exactly what Tray wanted. cry or tattle and was not singled out again
transportation is not always a stress-free amount of attention. Most days, I kept Unable to come up with an effective after that fateful season. Other than my
experience. a low profile (literally, since I was short retaliation other than, “Shut up, you big middle school years, when our bus driver
In fact, riding the bus to school each and could hide behind the green vinyl meanie!” I had learned that incessant played the same outdated AC/DC “Dirty
day can seem like a gauntlet, a survival seat), but one particular fall, I was forced whining was my only recourse. Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” 8-track tape
test, a rite of passage. School busses to take my turn as the subject of harass- That morning, after the gang of boys in excruciating repetition, the rest of my
are tiny microcosms of society, where ment. tired of their normal rowdy routine, they school bus experiences were relatively
kids must quickly master small group Tray and his buddies had been or- turned their attention to me. After some torture-free.
dynamics just to find a seat and, thereby, dered by the driver to sit in the first rows conspiring, Tray’s hulkish friend, Jimmy, Our children rode the bus, too. They
find one’s place in the complex social due to their boisterous behavior. But yelled, “Gimmie an L!” endured rumors, scuffles, mooning,
hierarchy. rather than serving as a penalty box, the Everyone looked confused, so Jimmy name calling and wedgie attacks – and,
front seats acted as a podium, effectively yelled the order again, and the crowd there was the time when Anna ran home
Take it from experience making the gang of boys our sadistic hesitantly responded, “L?” from the bus stop crying because the
As a squishy little second grader at morning dictators. Jimmy and the gang continued, middle school boys were using the F-
East Pike Elementary School, I thought Snorting, giggling and kneeling on the “Gimme an E!” Even I repeated, “E!” and word. But all three kids survived without
the bus stop on Chestnut Street seemed seats, the boys led chants and jeers tar- the chant gained momentum. major incident.
like a huge, unruly mob. geting riders in a twisted game of Russian Jimmy added another “E,” then an- Whether school bus experiences will
By the time the bus arrived at 7:23 roulette. One morning, the barrel of their other “L,” and so on, until he screamed train our children how to throw spit balls
a.m., the kids at our stop had already gun was pointed at me, and the chamber “What’s it spell?!” and use the F-word, or teach them to be
climbed trees, thrown chestnuts, was full. No response was forthcoming from brave and kind, we don’t know for sure
knocked books to the ground, acquired the confused riders, but Jimmy’s gang until they run the gauntlet themselves.
fresh grass stains and executed several Nicknames yelled the preplanned answer: “Lee Lae We can guide them, but all we know for
wedgie attacks. Much of the shenanigans Quite fond of nicknames, Tray had a Lon!” certain is that the wheels on the bus go
were prompted by the older boys, which vast repertoire of epithets for me based “Who’s a pig?!” round and round.
included my brother, Tray. on my chunky frame. I was called Bubbs, “Lee Lae Lon!” (See more of Molinari at www.theme
Boarding the bus each morning, I Bubbs McGraw, Chunk, Chunky Dinners, “Louder!” atandpotatoesoflife.com.)
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Prayer is a powerful way to close the distance Worship

CHAPLAIN CAPT. SHAWN LEE up here, and have
1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment
2nd Inf. Brigade Combat Team
25th Infantry Division
family, friends
and other loved Services
ones back on the
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS — Several mainland, or even Additional religious services, chil-
years ago, a close friend of mine further away. dren’s programs, educational services
deployed to Iraq during the peak of Whether you flew and contact information can be found
combat operations. I learned that his here or grew here, it at https://www.garrison.hawaii.army.
fiancée had broken up with him in the does not take much mil/rso/USARHAW%20Chapel%20
middle of his deployment – and over distance to feel Services.pdf.
email at that. Lee
separated from those AMR: Aliamanu Military Reservation
I knew he would be devastated, you love. Chapel
but this was also the same day that I Even with modern technology, the FD: Fort DeRussy Chapel
knew that he would be on a potentially Internet and social media, we may HMR: Helemano Chapel
dangerous mission where he needed to still wait anxiously until we hear that MPC: Main Post Chapel,
focus on the risks surrounding him. our loved ones have made it through Schofield Barracks
I played out several horrifying whatever trial or trouble they face. Until PH: Aloha Jewish Chapel,
scenarios in my mind, and I never felt we receive the good news, our lives Pearl Harbor
so helpless as to know he was hurting might seem to pause as we wait for SC: Soldiers’ Chapel,
and to know that I couldn’t help. I was information from around the world. Schofield Barracks
otherwise helpless as I prayed anxious, It’s never easy to be far from loved TAMC: Tripler Army Medical Center
heartbroken and fearful prayers. I could
not stop praying until he was able to call
ones who hurt; yet, we know that we can
pray to the same God who is near us and
Footsteps in Faith Chapel
WAAF: Wheeler Army Airfield Chapel
me hours later. is also with our loved ones far away. The
Serving in the military with Soldiers assurance that God can give us is that us hope. Buddhist Services
and family members from around he remains the same God here in the A weapon of war can only be effective •First Sunday, 1 p.m. at FD
the world, I have prayed for families I middle of the Pacific as he is over on the for a limited distance. Rifle effectiveness •Last Wednesday, 6 p.m. at MPC
have never met facing disease, death, mainland. is measured in meters, artillery in
earthquakes, war and other tragedies kilometers and helicopters in flying Catholic Mass
– and we often pray these prayers from Chaplain support miles. But there is no maximum effective •Monday-Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.
thousands of miles away. You always have access to a listening range for your prayers to God. at Soldiers’ Chapel
When someone you love is hurting ear, and if you need a physical reminder, The psalmist in Psalm 139:8 writes, •Thursday, 11:45 a.m. at AMR
through a crisis, being separated from seek out your local chaplain. But even “If I go up to the heavens, you are there; •Wednesday, 5 p.m. at MPC
them can make the pain feel even worse. without the presence of a physical ear to if I make my bed in the depths, you are •Saturday, 5 p.m. at TAMC
hear you, we can trust that our prayers there.” •Sunday services:
Distance can intensify pain are heard by someone who loves us, When all you can do is to pray, you -8:30 a.m. at AMR
Many of us in Hawaii did not grow cares for us and is always ready to give learn that the best you can do is to pray. -10:30 a.m. at MPC
-11 a.m. at TAMC

Gospel Worship

ALA: Supports
Retired Sen.
Daniel Akaka,
•Sunday, noon at MPC
center, unties •Sunday, 12:30 p.m. at AMR
the maile rope
local products to signify the
start of the
2017 ALA
Islamic
•Friday, 12:30 p.m. at AMR
(Call 477-7647)
CONTINUED FROM B-1 Hawaii Show,
Tuesday, at Jewish Shabbat (Sabbath)
ago, when he first met with commissary the Pacific
Beach Hotel. •Friday, 7:30 p.m. at PH
officials, they only accepted about three (Call 473-3971)
of his company’s products. At left, in red,
is U.S. Sen.
“I thought they didn’t like my prod- Mazie Hirono. Protestant Worship
ucts,” he admitted. “But I just kept trying. •Sunday Services
The second year they took five products, -9 a.m. at MPC (Contemporary)
the third year nine or 10. As they got to -9 a.m. at FD
know who I was and learned that I was we always do this one,” he added. “The serve the men and women who do.” -9 a.m. at TAMC
committed to the commissaries, they only reason we do this show is to show Today, his is one of the Hawaii -10 a.m. at HMR (Contemporary)
grew more committed to my products our appreciation for the men and wom- businesses that bring in more than $1 -10:30 a.m. at AMR
and company. en who fight for our country. We may not million in sales through the commissary (Contemporary)
“We don’t usually do food shows, but be able to serve this country, but we can system. -11 a.m. at WAAF (Contemporary)
B-6 | AUGUST 18, 2017 HAWAII ARMY WEEKLY HEALTH

You’ve been stung, ouch! Now what do you do?

Dr. Grace c. O’NeiL ing the sting site, as germs from the sur-
Tripler Army Medical Center face of the skin could be introduced into
HONOLULU — Hawaii is an island the wound and cause an infection.
paradise in almost every way. However, Some people can develop a severe
behind all of this beauty are some pretty total body reaction that includes nausea,
nasty little creatures like centipedes, Photo courtesy of Hawaii Department of vomiting, abdominal pain, low blood
millipedes, scorpions, an array of flying Agriculture pressure, a total body rash and difficulty
insects and the dreaded fire ant. Pictured are little fire ants (Wasmannia breathing from swelling of their tongue
Tripler Army Medical Center, also auropunctata). and airway. Severe symptoms usually
known as TAMC, sees patients regularly start within 30 minutes of being stung,
for insect stings, especially centipede can have anywhere between 80-400 legs. and these patients need to go to the hos-
stings. They have shorter legs than a centipede. pital immediately.
Although millipedes do not bite, they If you are entering an area with bee
Legs aren’t the problem may secrete a toxin that can be irritat- or wasp activity, avoid wearing perfume
Centipedes have one set of legs per ing, especially if rubbed into the eye by or using scented soap as they may react
segment of their body, and they have accident. Therefore, wash their secretions to odors in their environment. Avoid
between 15-177 legs total. They hide in from the skin with soap and water. wearing brightly colored clothing with
dark, damp places and they inject venom Courtesy photo patterns and try to remain calm if a bee
to immobilize their prey through pincers Scorpions Treat insect bites and stings with care. or wasp lands on you.
that extend from their head. Scorpions have eight legs and a pair Tripler army Medical center regularly In swimming pools, avoid bees or
Centipedes are night creatures, so of pincers (like a crab). There is one treats insect stings, such as those from wasps trapped on the surface of the water
most stings occur at night. They make scorpion in Hawaii, the “lesser brown centipedes. and wear long pants and a long-sleeve
two small puncture marks and the stings scorpion.” shirt if you are going into an area with a
can cause redness and swelling, and they The stinger injects venom that’s ported fire ants. When the sting is caused bee or wasp nest.
are painful. located at the end of a narrow tail that by a honey bee, the stinger can remain Fire ants can hitchhike on potted
An ice cube wrapped in a cloth and curves around and over the back of the in the skin because it is barbed. It is plants, mulch, firewood and soil to your
placed on a centipede bite usually scorpion’s body. The sting causes pain, important to remove the stinger as soon property. The “little fire ant” sting burns
relieves the pain. Over-the-counter anti- redness, itching and swelling like a bee as possible because the stinger will con- like fire. Some people develop red welts
histamines can help reduce swelling, and sting. People can also have nausea, vom- tinue to release venom for 45-60 seconds that burn and itch for days.
you should apply an over-the-counter iting, diarrhea and pain from the sting. following the sting. Cold packs, over-the-counter pain
hydrocortisone cream if your symptoms If anyone has difficulty breathing, After the stinger is removed, wash the relievers and antihistamines can help
still do not improve. fainting, swelling of the tongue or other area and use a cold compress to relieve relieve symptoms.
Symptoms rarely persist for more than severe symptoms, call 911 immediately. the pain. Symptoms are usually mild and Rarely, a large number of stings can
48 hours, but make sure your tetanus include some localized swelling, itching trigger a life-threatening allergic reaction.
shot is updated. Other reactions and redness at the site of the sting. Over- Call 911 if someone develops chest pain,
Millipedes have two sets of legs for Other insects that sting include bees, the-counter antihistamines can help with difficulty breathing, hoarseness or swell-
every segment of their body, and they wasps, yellow jackets, hornets and im- itching. Try to avoid rubbing or scratch- ing of the tongue or throat.

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