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Hawaii

Cpl. Megan L. StinerPress Chief

The Marines and Sailors of HelicopterAntisubmarine Squadron Light 37 cele-brated their unit’s 30th anniversary,Tuesday, during a ceremony that includ-ed a speech by their commanding officeras well as a ceremonial cake cutting tocommemorate the event.

HSL-37 has only called Marine CorpsBase Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, home sinceMay 1999. The “Easy Riders” began theirlegacy at Naval Air Station, Barbers Point,but had to relocate to the windward side

of Oahu after 24 years due to the BaseRealignment and Closure Act.

The unit holds the title of the Navy’soldest operational light airborne multi-purpose system squadron whose missionis to provide combat-ready detachmentsto the Pacific fleet in support of thenation’s defense.

“Although our weapons and tacticsare constantly changing to adapt to cur-rent and future global threats,” saidCmdr. Patrick A. Molenda, commandingofficer, HSL-37, “our mission is as vital to

HSL-37 celebrates30th anniversary

Pfc. Roger L. NelsonCombat Correspondent

This year’s Kailua Fourth of Julyparade, held Monday at 10 a.m.,was in honor of military personnelreturning from combat.

More than 10,000 spectatorslined Kainalu Drive to watch as

Gov. Linda Lingle; Kailua Chamberof Commerce President Rich Pinto;Camp H.M. Smith CommandingGeneral and Grand Marshal of the59th Annual Kailua Fourth of JulyParade Lt. Gen. Wallace “Chip”Gregson, Marine Forces Pacific; andMarine Corps Base Hawaii,Kaneohe Bay, Base Commander

Col. Michael C. O’Neal, along withfloats, bands and marching unitsparaded past.

“There is a big differencebetween the parade this year andlast year,” said Pinto. “Last year,many of our brothers and sisters

Kailua honorsAmerica’s heroes

Press ReleaseCombined Joint Task Force 76

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Aroutine orientation flight turned out to be any-thing but routine, at least for three Afghan chil-dren stranded in the middle of a flooded rivernear Salerno, June 27.

It all started as Chief Warrant Officer JamesGisclair, from California, was giving an orienta-tion flight to a pilot new to the area. He andthe new pilot, Chief Warrant Officer NathanScott, from Utah, spotted a flash flood occur-ring after heavy rains hit the area earlier thatday. They noticed a group of people standingalong side the banks of a flooding river point-ing toward the middle as they followed its

path.“As we looked closer, we saw three kids stuck

on a concrete foundation with the river rush-ing past them,” Gisclair said. “We went back toSalerno where we asked to go back to rescue thekids. We were approved to go back and getthem, and when we got back there the waterhad risen to above their feet.”

The pilots, flying a UH-60 Blackhawk heli-copter configured for medical evacuations,couldn’t land close enough to pull the strandedkids to safety and had to rely on a hoist systemcalled a jungle penetrator. The hoist is basicallya cable with a seat at the end and is lowered orraised with the help of the aircraft’s crew chief.To rescue the children someone had to sit onthe end of the hoist while someone else low-

ered them to the children.The arduous task fell to Sgt. Tyrone Jordan

from North Carolina. As Jordan got ready to belowered to the now panic-stuck children, Spc.Christopher Zimmerman from Arizona set thewinch in motion lowing him toward the rapid-ly moving water.

“They were real scared. Scared and cold,shivering in fact,” said Jordan. “They didn’twant to come to me at first but when I smiledand held out my hand they came running.”

The hoist could only hold three people at atime so Jordan took the two youngest boys,who he guesses were ages five and eight, withhim up to the helicopter.

“They were really scared of heights I think,one of them panicked and kicked me off the

hoist when I put them into the aircraft butthanks to Zimmerman I was secured to thecable and was able to pull myself back on to it,”Jordan said.

Gisclair and Scott piloted the helicopter ashort distance away to let the two children outbefore going back for the last one.

“We flew them about three football fieldsaway,” Gisclair said. “We set them down in anopen backyard and then went back for the lastkid.”

The crowd of onlookers, which had lookeddisappointed and in fact mad, when the aircraftflew away after first spotting the children, hadnow swelled to approximately 600 people,

Hawaii Reserve Marine supports children’s rescue effort

Pfc. Roger L. Nelson

The Marine Forces Pacific Band marches down Kainalu Drive, during the 59th AnnualKailua Fourth of July Parade. This year’s theme was “Kailua honors American heroes.” See PARADE, A-4

Cpl. Michelle M. DicksonCombat Correspondent

Marines from 3rd Amphibious AssaultBattalion, Camp Pendleton, Calif., pro-vided defensive support and means oftransportation for Combat ServiceSupport Group 3, Marine Corps BaseHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, as part of a four-day Noncombatant EvacuationOperation training exercise.

The California-based Marines trans-ported CSSG-3 Marines from BellowsBeach to the Pacific Missile Range Facilityon the island of Kauai, utilizing amphibi-ous assault vehicles from the amphibiousassault ship USS Peleliu, homeported inSan Diego, Calif.

“A lot of the Marines had not gottenthe opportunity to ride in an AAV beforethis operation, so we made sure weexplained all of the necessary precau-

tions once inside of the vehicle,” saidStaff Sgt. Juan Anorga, 1st section leader,2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 3rdAmphibious Assault Battalion. “Weexplained all of the functions of the vehi-cle: embarking and debarking, what todo in case of a fire — along with generalknowledge about the vehicles.”

An AAV can hold 21 combat-loadedMarines, along with the crew chief, thedriver, and observer who are the threecrewmen needed to operate the vehicle.The chief is responsible for the mainte-nance of the vehicle and the safety of thepersonnel on board. The driver’s job is tomaneuver the vehicle in and out of theship’s well deck and onto the beachwhile the observer is responsible forensuring that the vehicle passes safetychecks.

K-Bay celebrates 4th

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

Fireworks by Grucci Brothers Fireworks light up the sky, July 4, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, KaneoheBay, as part of BayFest 2005. The four-day annual festival drew thousands to K-Bay for activities, carnival rides,concerts and contests.

See HSL-37, A-5

Pendleton battalionlends hand for NEO

Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson

Combat Service Support Group 3 Marines arrive at the beach on Kauai by traveling on AAVsprovided by the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu, homeported in San Diego, Calif.

CSSG-3 gets a ride from 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalion

See AAV, A-5

See RESCUE, A-6

Press ReleaseDepartment of Defense

The Department of Defense announced,Friday, a significant increase in the deathgratuity for the survivors of service memberskilled in action and the Servicemembers’Group Life Insurance coverage for servicemembers deployed to designated combat

zones. The Emergency Supplemental

Appropriations Act for Defense, the GlobalWar on Terror and Tsunami Relief Act 2005(Public Law 109-13) increases this immedi-ate cash payment from $12,420 to $100,000for survivors of those whose death is as aresult of hostile actions and occurred in adesignated combat operation or combatzone or while training for combat or per-forming hazardous duty.

The supplemental also increases the max-imum amount of SGLI coverage from$250,000 to $400,000 for all service mem-bers effective Sept. 1 and provides that thedepartment will pay or reimburse the premi-ums to service members who are deployedin a designated combat zone for $150,000 ofSGLI coverage.

Until the effective date for the SGLIincrease, the supplemental provides for aspecial death gratuity of $150,000, retroac-tive to October 7, 2001, for survivors ofthose whose death is in a designated combatoperation or combat zone or occurred whiletraining for combat or performing haz-ardous duty.

The Secretary of Defense has designatedall areas where service members are inreceipt of the combat zone tax exclusion as

qualifying combat zones, and all membersdeployed outside the United States onorders in support of Operation EnduringFreedom or Operation Iraqi Freedom as par-ticipating in qualifying combat operations.

Effective immediately, survivors of servicemembers, who die in these qualifying zonesor operations, will receive the increased ben-efits.

The services will also identify eligible sur-vivors of service members who died in thesedesignated zones and operations sinceOctober 7, 2001 and begin making theretroactive payments within a few days.

The process of identifying all eligible ben-eficiaries and completing these retroactivepayments will take several months.

Survivors of members who did not die ina designated combat operation or combatzone but were training for combat or per-forming hazardous duty, will also qualify forthe increased benefits.

Circumstances that qualify include: aerialflight, parachute duty, demolition duty, div-ing duty, war games, practice alerts, tacticalexercises, leadership reaction courses,grenade and live-fire exercises, hand-to-hand combat training, confidence and

Traffic to Base Housingto be Affected

From now until July 22, traffic along HarrisAvenue will be affected by the installation ofcurbs, gutters and sidewalks; and also from July 25to Sept. 2, and again from Sept. 12 to 30.Installation of catch basins and piping with con-nections to existing manholes on the corner ofHarris and Middaugh streets will be installed fromMonday to July 22.

All work will be conducted Mondays thruFridays from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No work will bedone on holidays.

For further information, contact Mr. AndrewGasper, Tenant Relations Manager at 257-1257ext. 287.

Parking Lot ClosureThe B-503 parking lot will be closed Tuesday for

striping.

Library Needs VolunteersThe Friends of the Library of Hawaii are having

their 58th Annual Book Sale, Saturday throughJuly 16. The book sale is in the McKinley HighSchool Cafeteria, 1039 S. King Street, Honolulu.Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Proceeds from the 58th Annual Book Sale, go tosupport Hawaii’s public libraries. To volunteer, call536-4174.

Youth at Risk Needs VolunteersYouth at Risk, a six-year-old nonprofit group,

needs mentors, coaches and administrative volun-teers for a seven-day course for seventh and eighthgraders from Kailua Intermediate School. Thisintensive, DoD-funded course begins in late Julyand has a 10-month follow-up program. There aretwo more special orientation and introductoryprograms to be given this month, Friday and July20 at 7 p.m. at Kailua Intermediate School, BFYAROffice, Room 121c in Building H.

If you would like to volunteer or have ques-tions about this program, call 779-7294 or 372-4115.

HPA seeks military nomineesThe Hawaii Psychological Association, in coop-

eration with the American PsychologicalAssociation, announced the 5th Annual HealthyWorkplace Awards to promote psychologicalhealth in the workplace.

HPA has recognized several exemplary militaryunits in past years. Each has modeled one or more“Best Practices” in the five areas that make up theaward criteria: health, safety and security, employ-ee involvement, career development, family sup-port, and community service. Awards are availablefor large and small businesses, nonprofit organiza-tions, government and military.

Military units are invited to apply now.Deadline to submit an application is Aug. 1.Applications are available online at www.hawaiipsych.org or by calling HPA at 521-8995.

New Weekend Hours for Mess HallNew dinner hours for Anderson Hall mess hall

on weekends and holidays are 3 to 5 p.m.

HI 5¢ Redemption SitesAutomated redemption machines will be sta-

tioned in the parking lot across from theExchange Annex furniture/toy/garden storeTuesdays and Fridays, noon to 5 p.m.

Call 257-4300 for more information.

Read the Hawaii Marine OnlineTo access the Hawaii Marine online, log on to

www.mcbh.usmc.mil and click on the “HawaiiMarine” link. The current newspaper and pastissues are available.

Important Phone NumbersOn-Base Emergencies 257-9111 Military Police 257-7114Child Protective Service 832-5300Fraud, Waste, Abuse & EEO 257-8852Business Management Hotline 257-3188Pothole & Streetlight Repair 257-2380

NEWS BRIEFS

Base Commander Col. Michael C. O’NealBase Sergeant Major Sgt. Maj. Anthony E. FranksPublic Affairs Officer Maj. Patricia JohnsonPublic Affairs Chief Gunnery Sgt. Claudia LaMantiaManaging Editor Millie PereraSports Editor Sgt. Joseph A. LeeLifestyles Editor Susana ChoyNews & On Point Editor Kristin HerrickStaff Writer Sgt. Joe LindsayStaff Writer Cpl. Michelle M. DicksonStaff Writer Cpl. Rich MattinglyPress Chief Cpl. Megan L. StinerStaff Writer Pfc. Roger L. Nelson

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A-2 • JULY 8, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

Today Saturday Sunday

Day — Partly to mostly cloudyskies with scattered showers, easterlywinds, 10 to 15 mph

Night — Mostly cloudy skieswith evening showers, easterlywinds, 6 to 10 mph

High — 89Low — 79

Weekend weather outlook

Day — Partly to mostly cloudyskies with early morning showers,easterly winds, 10 to 15 mph withgusts of 20 mph

Night — Mostly cloudy skieswith evening showers, calm easterlywinds.

High — 89Low — 78

Day — Partly to mostly cloudyskies, easterly winds, 5 to 10 mph

Night — Evening showers with50 percent chance of midnightshowers along the mountains

High — 88Low — 76

Lance Cpl. R. Drew HendricksU.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Withmore than 595,000 registered vehicles inHawaii and rush hour traffic starting around3:30 p.m. on the weekdays, Oahu roadwayscannot afford to have faulty vehicles.

That is why Hawaii requires motoristswho have made after-market modificationson their vehicle to go through a vehiclereconstruction inspection.

“It keeps people from making their vehi-cles unsafe,” according to John Lovstedt, thehighway safety manager for Hawaii. “Thestate tries to maintain the same safety stan-dards that manufacturers have to adhereto.”

The Department of Transportationrequires manufacturers to adhere to federalhighway safety standards. The myth is, whata private owner decides to do after they buythe vehicle is fair game.

“As long as the modifications are withinmost states’ regulations, the motorist canmodify their car however they wish,” saidLovstedt. “The problem with this is thatmost state regulations are not as strict as fed-eral regulations.”

Hawaii’s reconstruction policy, however,helps to make sure vehicles are kept at feder-al safety standards, according to Lovstedt.

“If a Marine is going to modify his car,he’d better have a lot of time and effort tospare because he is going to need it,” saidCpl. Steven Washam, an administrativeclerk at Camp H.M. Smith. “I went and

b o u g h tsome after-market EuroLights,and it took mealmost a week toget through theprocess and around$50 just to get theinspection done,”added the Cullman,Ala. native.

According to the rules and regulationsgoverning vehicle reconstruction, there areways Marines can avoid the hassle of thereconstruction process. Drawing up adetailed plan for the inspectors explainingwhat modifications are to be made beforehand will ensure that no unnecessary workis done.

“It’s best to do it that way. Who wants tospend all that money on modifying theircar, only to have an inspector say that it’snot within safety standards?” exclaimedWasham.

Some Marines, like Cpl. Daniel OmarRosales, a supply administrative clerk atCamp H.M. Smith, will tell you that it isn’teven worth “tricking” out your vehicle.

“I personally wish I had never modifiedmy car after what I had to go through to getit street legal. It cost me $30 just for them totake one look at my car tell me that it willnot work,” said Rosales.

According to Rosales, a Miami native, justabout any modification will make you gothrough a reconstruction process. Marinesneed to make sure the parts they buy areDOT approved, otherwise the inspectors willjust point and laugh.

If a Marine thinks that a random searchat the front gate is annoying, wait until theygo through one of these reconstructioninspections.

“They went through my car with a fine-toothed comb. My car had no private placesafter they went through it. I even gotmarked down for my license plate not beinghigher than 10 inches off the ground,” saidRosales.

A Marine or Sailor who might try to cutcorners and find someone to just slap a

sticker on theback of their car mightwant to take a look at the

penalties for falsifying a reconstructioninspection.

“Just because you have a sticker does notmean an officer cannot pull you over andcheck your vehicle for discrepancies,”Lovstedt added.

Most policemen know the regulations,and if an exhaust has fire coming out of it, alittle sticker probably won’t keep that driverfrom getting a ticket.

That ticket might be the straw that breaksthe camel’s back. If a person does not havean appropriate reconstruction sticker on amodified vehicle, it can cost up to $1,000.Falsifying reconstruction inspections cancost a motorist up to three times that much.

Marines don’t have anything extra tosweat about, concerning the reconstructionlaw, because base regulations are the same astheir respective states’.

According to Rosales and Washam, bothof whom have had experience with theseregulations, it’s nothing to fool around with.

“You have to be careful. They are crackingdown on that stuff. Not only will they bustyou, they will do all sorts of investigationson the people and businesses that helpedyou out,” said Rosales. “Your best bet is tojust go through the process, or don’t do any-thing to your car.”

The reconstruction process receives praisefrom some and rolling eyes from others.Washam and Rosales agree it takes a wholelot of time, effort and patience, but it is thelaw, and obeying it can save Marines andSailors even more time and can also keepthem from emptying their wallets.

Car owners can visit www.Hawaii.gov/dot/highways/adminrules/ruleshwy.htm tolearn more about the rules and regulationsregarding vehicle modification.

‘Pimping’ your ride canget costly, takes time

Photos By Lance Cpl. R. Drew Hendricks

A car’s license plate must be at least 10 inchesoff the ground, so body kits or low-profile cars,like the one above can, sometimes cut it close.

Loud exhaust is aanother favorite of carenthusiasts. If the motoristdoesn’t have a reconstructionsticker for it, it can land him twotickets — one for the noise violationand one for no reconstruction verification.

DUIs arecareer killers

Editor’s Note: Per the commanding gener-al of MCB Hawaii, individuals arrestedfor driving under the influence [DUI],driving while intoxicated or drug-relatedoffenses shall be publicized in theHawaii Marine.

•July 1, Lance Cpl. James Z. Morganof 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.Driving under the influence, with ablood alcohol content of .20 percent.

DoD increases death gratuity and SGLI

See GRATUITY, A-6

HAWAII MARINE JULY 8, 2005 • A-3

Story and Photos ByCpl. Michelle M. Dickson

Combat Correspondent

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FA-CILITY, Hawaii — After two and ahalf months of planning, Marines from

Combat Service Support Group 3,Marine Corps Base Hawaii, KaneoheBay, took part in a noncombatant evac-uation operation training exercise at thePacific Missile Range Facility on theisland of Kauai, last week.

Along with the help of Marines from

1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, andthe 3rd Amphibious Assault Battalionfrom Camp Pendleton, Calif., Marinesand Sailors from CSSG-3 boarded theamphibious assault ship USS Peleliu andparticipated in a four-day training exer-cise that helped train them in the art ofevacuating citizens from a hostile envi-ronment.

During the NEO, some of theMarines took roles as insurgents, whileothers acted as citizens of a factitiouscountry who needed to be evacuatedfrom hostilities.

Each role player was given a card,which described the type of personalitythat they would portray. In doing this,the Marines assisting the evacuees expe-rienced a variety of personalities, somewere friendly and some were hostile orbelligerent, while others took on therole of the injured.

If they were injured, civilians weretaken to the medical tent where Navyhospital corpsmen administered therequired treatment. In some cases, the

CSSG-3 takes part in noncombatant evacuation operation

A Marine who is role-playing as an injured civilian receives medical treatment from Navy hospital corpsmen during a noncombatant evacuation operation training exercise at the Pacific Missile Range Facility onthe island of Kauai.

Cpl. Charlie Howard, heavy equipment operator, Maintenance Company,CSSG-3 gets ready to put an identification band on the arm of a civilian evac-uee, played by Pfc. Marissa King, optics technician, Maintenance Company,CSSG-3, during a NEO training exercise on Kauai.

An insurgent, roleplayed by Cpl. DeFonsio

Daniels, bulk fuelspecialist, Engineer

Company, CSSG-3, istaken to one of the

administrative process-ing tents, during a NEOconducted at the PacificMissile Range Facility on

Kauai. CSSG-3; 1stBattalion, 3rd Marine

Regiment; and the 3rdAmphibious Assault

Battalion from CampPendleton, Calif, joined

forces to participate in anoncombatant evacua-tion exercise in which

civilians from a fictitiouscountry were safely

evacuated by theMarines

Lance Cpl. ChrisCampbell, testmeasurementdiagnostic techni-cian, MaintenanceCompany, CSSG-3,is taken to theground after beingbelligerent as partof his role-playingas an insurgentduring a noncom-batant evacuationexercise held atthe Pacific MissileRange Facility onKauai.

Cpl. DeFonsio Daniels, bulk fuel specialist, Engineer Company, CSSG-3, playing the part of an insurgent, is takendown by one of the Marines who are assigned to help evacuate civilians from a hostile environment.

See NEO, A-6

A-4 • JULY 8, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

Terri LukachAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON — Army Pfc. Jamie A.Goldstein so touched Kristin Johnson with hispoem about the eagerness of soldiers in train-ing to fight for their country that she dedicat-ed a Web site to sharing his poems and thestories of other poet warriors.

“I was just blown away by this wonderfulpoem,” Johnson said. “The voice he puts tothe military is so incredible.”

Johnson said Goldstein’s poem inspired herto showcase his words and those of others likehim. “The men and women of our armedforces are bright, intelligent and committed —especially those serving now in Afghanistanand Iraq,” Johnson said. “They are doingsomething with their lives and for other peo-ple. They are expressing their passion, theirdreams and their commitment to freedom.And I am passionate about giving them avoice,” she said.

Goldstein is attached to the Army’s 2ndBattalion, 58th Infantry Division, and isawaiting deployment to Iraq. His poemdescribes the warrior ethos of a brotherhoodtraining for war and eager to fight for free-dom.

Johnson said she spoke with Goldstein’smother. “I talked to her about the poem,”Johnson said, “and was captivated by the needto capture the history of these men and theirfamilies.” The “Poet Warrior Project” startedin earnest this month, and Johnson said sheexpects the site to be up and running in a fewmonths. Goldstein’s poem will be its inauguralpresentation.

Johnson said that while people know ofmany poets from past wars, from thenation’s earliest days through World War II,not many poets from recent wars areknown. “Yet, these men are in touch withlife at its most fundamental level. To notexpress that, to lose it, is a waste,” she said.

“This is the history record of a genera-tion, a generation that is doing somethingphenomenal. They are fighting a waragainst terrorism, and none of us knowswhat it is like,” she continued. “I want torecord their experiences, their feelings, andalso that of their families.”

Johnson is a playwright, a journalist, aWeb writer, a screenwriter, the author of threebooks, and the creator of an Internet sitecalled “Poems for You” which she launched in2001. “Writing is my passion,” she said. “Ihave always written poetry — for special occa-sions like birthdays or weddings. Finally,someone asked, ‘Why don’t you get paid forit?’“

She said poetry is a special, personal kind ofwriting. “There is something about poetrythat is mystical, beautiful,” she said. “It does-n’t need to be for publication but to expressfeelings. That’s what these soldiers are doingand in such a beautiful way.”

Johnson said she was impressed by thedepth, courage and eloquence of Goldstein’spoetry and hopes to raise awareness of themany wonderful things troops are doing thatgo unreported.

“I’m really thrilled to be able to support ourtroops in this way,” she said.

To view poems, visit Johnson’s Web site,www.poemsforyou.com/poetwarrior.html.

Web site pays tribute to poet warriors

were in combat areas such as Iraq andAfghanistan, this year they will be back homewith us.”

Another new event that took place this yearwas a ceremony in honor of Senator DanielInouye in which Gov. Lingle presented him witha special commendation at 9 a.m., in front of St.Christopher’s Episcopal Church.

The theme in this year’s parade was “Kailuahonors American heroes,” which was the sametheme used in last year’s parade. The differencebetween the two parades was that this year thereturning service members and their familiesjoined the parade.

“These people are the people who keep us freeand safe,” said the Kailua Chamber of Commercepresident. “It’s good for them to be thanked.That way they know they’re appreciated.”

After the parade, Honolulu Mayor MufiHanneman hosted a post-parade ceremony inthe Kailua District Park Pavilion.

“My favorite parade is the Kailua Fourth ofJuly parade,” admitted Senator Inouye. “Ihaven’t missed a parade in the passed thirtyyears and don’t plan on missing one.”

High atop a mountain, The newest look around.

In their hearts they yearn to jump, But to the nest, they're bound.They see what's going on abroad,And it consumes their thoughts.There's shoes to fill and prey to kill,And targets to be caught.They may be mean, they may be angry,Strong may be their drive.But all of that means nothing,'Til these eagles learn to fly.

They sacrifice their blood and sweat,Earn feathers one-by-one,And bleed and sweat they will, untilThe day of training's done.And at that time, they then reflect,On things they all have learned,And often re-read passages,From pages that they've turned.With contempt for their confinement,They sing verses as they cry,But that will all soon changeWhen these eagles learn to fly.

Their blood is hot. Their eyes are cold.Their hearts know not of fear.They dream of wreaths of olive leaves,But still clutch tight their spears.Collectively they ponder,The enemies they will try.

They've skills to hone and wings to grow,But that, they know, takes time.When the sand has fell completely,And their wings spread true and wide,They'll soar across the skylineAnd the world shall hear them cry:"Those who dare burn olive branches,Those who force their way,Those who seize what isn't theirs,And dare refuse to pay,Those who live by wicked values,And dare to walk with pride,Clear your throat and swallow,For we have learned to fly!"

"Those who dare crusade,Against the name of what is just,Those who dare raise arms,By exploiting others' trust,And expect a repercussion,No more violent than a sigh,Today you shall be proven wrong,For we have learned to fly!""Those who dare condemn us,For enjoying our free will,

Those who feel our choices,Make us wrong enough to kill,Those who dare assault us,Anywhere at any time —You've met your final adversary;For we have learned to fly!"

When Eagles Learn to Flyby Pfc. Jamie A. Goldstein

2nd Battalion, 58th Regiment — Jan. 14, 2005

PARADE, From A-1Col. Michael O'Neal, basecommander, Marine CorpsBase Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay,

waves to viewers as herides by during the 59thAnnual Kailua Fourth of

July Parade held Monday,at 10 a.m.

Pfc. Roger L. Nelson

Parade participants dressed as Uncle Sam and Abe Lincoln wave to the crowdgathered for the 59th Annual Kailua Fourth of July parade held Monday, at 10a.m. on Kainalu Drive. This year’s theme was “Kailua honors American heroes.”

Pfc. Roger L. Nelson

HAWAII MARINE JULY 8, 2005 • A-5

our nation’s defense as it was thirty years ago.”Since the squadron started, it has experienced

numerous transformations to become the unit it istoday.

While upgrading aircraft from the SH-2 Seaspriteto the SH-60B Seahawk in the early 1990s andthrough their transition from Barber’s Point to K-Bay, the members of the unit have shown adaptabil-ity and flexibility to complete the unit’s mission.

Over the past three decades, the squadron hasreceived numerous awards and citations, includingthe Meritorious Unit Commendation, four BattleEfficiency “E” awards, two Chief of NavalOperation’s Aviation Safety awards, eight Arnold J.Isbell trophies for Anti-Submarine WarfareExcellence, and seven Helicopter AntisubmarineSquadron Light, Air Wing Pacific, Top Torpedoawards.

“Over the past thirty years, the Easy Riders haveamassed quite a trophy collection,” said Molenda,“but the real measure of our success is, and alwayshas been, our operational lethality. HSL-37 hasestablished itself at the tactical forefront in theLAMPS community, and over the past thirty yearswe have deployed over 100 detachments, all overthe globe.”

Molenda credits the individual service membersfor making the unit’s history one of success.

“It is the sacrifice and dedication of the peoplewho came before us, and those who stand before menow, who have made this squadron what it is today— the Navy’s premier LAMPS squadron,” he saidwhile addressing guests at the ceremony.

As the only LAMPS squadron in the MiddlePacific region, HSL-37’s deploying detachments sup-port all Pearl Harbor-based, Oliver Hazard Perry-classfrigates, Spruance-class destroyers, Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, and Ticonderoga-class cruisersthroughout the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans.

The non-deploying personnel support includescombat system sea qualification trials, under-seawarfare weapon qualifications, and the training ofshipboard landing signal enlisted and helicoptercontrol officer personnel.

In his concluding remarks, Molenda took time tomention fallen Sailors who made the ultimate sacri-fice for their country.

“It is this type of selflessness and dedication thatis the backbone of military service,” he said. “I amproud to say these virtues are not the exception, butrather, the standard within the Easy Rider team. It isthe people who came before us that made thissquadron what it is today, and now it is our turn tocontinue the tradition into the next thirty years.”

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An AAV carries 171 gal-lons of fuel and can travelroughly 300 miles, or forseven hours, on one tank offuel.

“I’ve been doing thisfor just over a year now,and I love it,” saidLance Cpl. RyanPoirier, AAV driver, 3rdAmphibious AssaultBattalion. “It’s a blast tobe able to take a 26-tonvehicle off a ship and ontothe land. I feel very lucky tohave the job that I do.”

When it comes to ridingin an AAV, passengers arewarned about tight quartersand a not-so-smooth ride,once the vehicle is in thewater.

According to Anorga, theinside of the AAV tends toget really warm and that,combined with the constantrocking of vehicle frombeing in the water, tends tomake some Marines seasick.

“Another problem is thatpeople will try and take offtheir gear to be more com-fortable, and they end upgetting hit with things,” hesaid.

During the NEO, accord-ing to Anorga, no one wasinjured from the gear, butthere were quite a few who

didn’t make the tripwithout losing a meal.Lance Cpl. Ann

Hardenbrook said that shewas one of those who made

their first trip in an AAV,but managed not to

succumb to sea-sickness.

“I got a littlenervous when Isaw other peoplenot making it …,

so I’m glad I wasable to hold it in,”

admitted the supply ware-houseman, SupplyCompany, CSSG-3.

After landing in Kauai,Marines from theAmphibious AssaultBattalion set up a defensiveperimeter while the CSSG-3Marines took part in theNEO. Then, at the conclu-sion of the operation, theythen transported theMarines back to amphibiousassault ship, and later, backto Bellows Beach.

“It was a good learningexperience, and I liked get-ting in the field again,” saidHardenbrook. “I think itwas a lot better then sometraining ops, because a lotof us got to experience newthings like the AAVs. Eventhough it was short, I feellike I’ve gained more knowl-edge.”

AAVS, From A-1

Water games

Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

Chikako Johnson plays tick tack toe against Navy diver, Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Larson, Saturday, at BayFest. Johnson and her brotherhave an uncle in the Marines, and said they enjoyed their day at BayFest. BayFest is an annual event held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii,Kaneohe Bay, and is open to the public.

Petty Officer 2nd Class SamB. Phillips (left), aircraftstructural mechanic,Helicopter AntisubmarineSquadron Light 37, andCmdr. Patrick Malenda, com-manding officer, HSL-37, cutthe ceremonial cake as theunit celebrates its 30thanniversary, Tuesday.

Pfc. Roger L. Nelson

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injured were treated in the field.Before they could be evacuated, all of the

civilians had to go through a series of stationsthat were set up by the Marines. These stationsincluded an initial processing section, a search

area, an administration center, a medical tent,and a detainment area for people comingthrough who appeared to be hostile.

“Our goals were to conduct an amphibiouson-load and offload, set up a beach operationsgroup, and complete the NEO,” said Capt.Christopher Murphy, Combat Logistics

Company 32 detachment commander, NEOexpress, CSSG-3.

After setting up an evacuation control center,everything seemed to go well for the Marineswho were conducting the NEO, according toMurphy.

The Marines were constantly on the moveduring the NEO in order to com-plete the exercise in the four-daytimeframe that was allotted.

“There is a lot that goes intosomething like this, and theMarines seem to be pulling togeth-er well right now and getting whatthey need to get done in a shortamount of time, said Murphy, anAmherst, N.H. native.”

This is the first NEO that CSSG-3has taken part in since last year’sRim of the Pacific training, whichalso landed them on Kauai.However, according to Murphy, theNEO was a new experience for a lotof the Marines.

“This was my first time for medoing a NEO, riding in an AAV, orbeing on ship for a training opera-tion,” said Pfc. Dustin Maxwell,supply clerk, Supply Company,CSSG-3. “I learned a lot, and theNEO was a really neat experience. Iwas a role-player and got tossedaround a bit when being disrup-tive, but it was a fun time overall.”

“The other unique part aboutthis training operation is the fact

that most of the Marines out here are doing acompletely different job then what they areused to normally doing,” said Murphy.“Everyone is adapting to the new experiencesreally well, and I’m very impressed with theoverall performance of everyone involved.”

The NEO was completed in the specified peri-od of time and by the morning of the last day,evacuees were safely escorted to a bus that tookthem from the hostile area.

With the mission completed, the Marinestore down the site and loaded the stations, tentsand equipment back onto the amphibiousassault vehicles and landing craft air cushions,or LCACs — commonly known as hydrofoils,which transported them back aboard the USSPeleliu.

“This was an experience that some of theMarines out here may never experience again,”said Murphy. “Especially with riding the AAVsand the LCACs.

According to CSSG-3 Marines, this type oftraining is usually only available to Marineswho are training with the Marine ExpeditionaryUnits that deploy aboard the Navy’s amphibiousships. According to Staff Sgt. Amanda Soliz,Beach Operations group chief, HeadquartersCompany, CSSG-3, if it were up to them, theywould like to conduct operations like this NEOat least once a year,

“The chances of getting this training doesn’thappen too often — unless preparing for a MEU,so the Marines are lucky they got this opportu-nity,” said the Seguin, Texas native. “It was aworthwhile learning experience, though, andthe motivation level was high.”

From A-3

NEO: Marines, Sailors gain training unique to MEUs

Cpl. Michelle M. Dickson

Gunnery Sgt. Brenda Parks, Transportation Support Company, CSSG-3, explains to Marines, who are role-playing ascitizens of a fictitious country, how they will be evacuated from their supposed hostile environment.

obstacle courses, accidentinvolving a military vehicle ormilitary weapon, exposure totoxic fumes or gas and explo-sion of military ordnance.

No amount of monetarycompensation or level of assis-tance can replace a humanlife. However, it is our coun-try’s duty to recognize the lossof a service member with dig-nified and appropriate sup-port for the family membersleft behind.

These death benefitenhancements recognize thedirect sacrifice of life of thoseservice members placed inharm’s way and in service tothe nation.

All beneficiaries for retroac-tive payments will be contact-ed by mail or telephone. Ifsomeone is not contacted, butthinks he may be entitled toadded benefits, he mayinquire at the following

addresses or telephone num-bers:

USMC: HQMC CasualtyOffice, 3280 Russell Road,Attn: MRPC, Quantico, VA22134 or call toll-free 1-800-847-1597; Marine Corps BaseHawaii, Kaneohe Bay, call257-8812

Navy: Navy PersonnelCommand (PERS-62), 5720Integrity Drive, Millington,TN 38055-6200 or call toll-free1-800-368-3202.

Army: Department of theArmy Casualty Operations attoll-free 1-800-626-3317.

Air Force: Air ForcePersonnel Center CasualtyServices Branch atAFPC/DPFCS, 550 C StreetWest, Suite 14, Randolph AFBTX 78150-4216 or call toll-free1-800-433-0048.

USCG: Coast GuardPersonnel Services Center, 444SE Quincy St., Topeka KS66683-3591; phone 785-339-3570.

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Gisclair said. The aircrew had no way to tellthem they had to go to Salerno Airbasebefore they could rescue the children. In theend it didn’t matter, and their intent wassoon clear enough for all too see.

“They were happy to see us I could tell,”he said. “They were clapping and wavingtheir hands at us when we picked up and setdown the first two. The kids were scared butthey were safe.”

The third boy, who Jordan guesses wasage 10, came quickly to the aircraft. “Hewasn’t scared at all of me or the helicopterbut he was cold and shivering very badly.The wind near the water was whippingaround pretty good and the water was flow-ing very fast.”

The aircraft’s pilots and crew are made upof a hodgepodge of units from across theworld. Gislair and Zimmerman are from the68th Medical Evacuation Company inHawaii and Alaska and his co-pilot, Scott, isfrom the 159th Medical EvacuationCompany from Germany. Jordan is alsobased out of Germany with the 45thMedical Evacuation Company.

RESCUE, From A-1

Map Courtesy of Air Force

LL I F E S T Y L E SI F E S T Y L E SHAWAII MARINE B SECTION JULY 8, 2005

HawaiiMM A R I N EA R I N E

Story and Photos By Cpl. Megan L. Stiner

Press Chief

This year’s BayFest extravaganza came to aclose, Monday, with a patriotic fireworksdisplay by the world famous fireworks by

Grucci Brothers and a band performance by thelegendary group Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Music enthusiasts crowded around the stagearea each night to witness the Fourth of Julyevent’s most popular lineup of artists whoranged from rock groups Papa Roach andLynyrd Skynryd to country artists Brad Paisleyand Montgomery Gentry. The mix of patrioticballads and crowd-surfing rhythms gave allgenre fans a show to remember.

Each day of BayFest, thousands of guestsentered the gate, filing into Hangar 101 thatwas littered with an array of booths, many ofwhich offered passersby the opportunity to winprizes if they decided to stop and visit.

Once visitors exited the hangar, Marines andSailors from various on-base units greeted them,offering a brief background on the vehicles andweaponry that were on display. Some of thechildren, as well as the adults, were given theopportunity to get a closer look.

Beyond the military static displays were the

sights and sounds of a carnival that beckoned,come one; come all.

Included with last year’s former crowd-pleasers were new rides. The “Zipper,” backfrom previous years as one of the youngerfavorites, was joined by a few other rides thatmade their debut at BayFest. These new rideswere met with much approval — evident fromthe long lines of smiling children.

Visitors were also treated to a daily eventthat included the dunk tank, car show, pizza-eating contest and the mechanical bull-ridingcontest that gave festival goers a variety ofevents to witness and to participate in.

Boxing matches, a body search contest,sumo wrestling competitions and carnivalgames also provided entertainment for gueststo watch or to participate in, throughout theday.

Visitors to BayFest weren’t the only onesimpressed by this year’s events. Troy Gentryand Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentryalso commented on BayFest and how they feltabout performing for the military.

“It is really great to be here,” they agreed.“We are very supportive of the military, and weare proud to be Americans and to have theopportunity to share our music and sense ofpride, here.”

Lynyrd Skynyrd, the main attraction at BayFest 2005, Monday, sings “Red White and Blue” immediatelyfollowing the unfurling of the American flag, drawing a tremendous roar from the crowd.

Children glide down theSuper Slide, showing offtheir speedy descent to

parents and friends. TheZipper and Super Slidewere among this year’s

festival favorites atBayFest. Later in the

evenings, fun enthusiastslooking for a thrill

formed long lines thatsnaked around the base

of the rides.

Above — Fest goers arehurled through the air on

the Cliff Hanger, one ofthe newer rides at this

year’s Fourth of Julycelebration atBayFest 2005.

Lance Cpl. Brandon Allomong (right), with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, wolfs down slices ofpizza with one of his fellow competitors during one of the four pizza eating contests at this year’sBayFest celebration. Allomong was the winner of Sunday’s contest after he scarfed down a whole pizza.He was awarded a year of free pizza from Papa John’s Pizza.

Spirits soarwith Fourth ofJuly festivities

Photo Courtesy of Norman D. Legoullon

MMARINEARINE CCORPSORPS CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSERERVICESVICES

Kahuna’s Bar & Grill254-7660/7661

Wednesday NightPool Tournaments —Head out to the club for afriendly but highly com-petitive pool tourney.

If your cue is warmedup and you have $10 forthe entry fee, you can getbehind the eight ball from 7to 10 p.m. every Wednesday night.The tournaments are open to E-5and below, equivalent DoD civiliansand their sponsored guests.

Staff NCO Club254-5481

Texas Hold ’em — Winninghand or not, it’s always funto play Texas Hold ’em.This Saturday, theStaff NCO Club willpresent a great opportuni-ty to practice your skills in thefine art of poker.

Both players and dealers are need-ed. All participants must sign in by 6p.m. Staff NCO Club members canparticipate for $5 and nonmemberspay $8.

Call 254-5481 for details.

Bosses’ Night — Roll out the redcarpet for your boss Wednesday.Bring him or her to the Staff NCORocker Room from 5 to 7 p.m. forrefreshments and pupus. Show theboss a good time.

Staff NCO Club SecondAnniversary Party — Forget theterrible twos — at this club the terrif-ic twos are about to begin. Come tothe club to celebrate the birthday ofa club that has become worthy ofStaff NCOs and their family mem-bers.

This event is proudly sponsoredby Headquarters Battalion.

Call the club for details and pric-ing.

TheOfficers’ Club

254-7650/7649

Seafood Buffet — Drop byThursday evening for a unique din-ner treat. Enjoy the seafood buffet, ameal only available the secondThursday of every month, withitems suchas snowcrab legs,c a r v e db l a c kAngus prime rib, Peel-n-eat shrimp, south of theborder ahi poke and much more.

The buffet starts at 6 p.m. andruns through 8 p.m. Members payonly $23.50, while nonmembers pay$26.95.

All HandsTour of the Island — For

those new to Hawaii andOahu, this is your perfect

opportunity to leave the driv-ing to someone else and be a

sightseer once again. Take a narrated tour of Oahu

today and see the most popularpoints of interest, which all localsknow by now. This free, day-longtour will take you around the islandbeginning and ending at PersonalServices, Building 216.

Bring lunch and sun protection.Space is limited and reservations are

required, so be sure to call 257-7790 to reserve your seat.

Program for Couples — Alittle marriage tune-up isgood from time to time.

Join the Chaplains’Religious Enrichment Operation

for the Marriage EnrichmentTraining to be held during this week-end, today through Sunday.

This event, held at the K-BayCabanas, promises to rejuvenate anyrelationship and open communica-tion channels for a better spiritualconnection.

Call 257-1919 to sign up.

Transition AssistanceManagement Program — Servicemembers separating from the mili-tary within six months are requiredto attend this briefing to be heldMonday through Thursday. Spousesare highly encouraged to attend.

The sessions will take place atBuilding 279 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.each day.

For more information, call 257-7790.

PCS Move Workshop — Thisprogram is designed to give an out-bound member (single or married)and families the information,resources and tools needed to plantheir permanent change of stationmove. Presentations will be givenWednesday by personnel from the

Traffic Management Office, Housing,Temporary Lodging Assistance andFinance Office. Tricare andRelocation Assistance Office. APersonal Financial Counselor and anExtraordinary Family MemberProgram Coordinator will also givebriefings. There will also be an Anti-Terrorism Level 1 brief given.

Attendees do not have to haveorders to attend, but registration isnecessary due to limited seating.Attendance is mandatory for activeduty Marine Corps personnel, perMarine Corps Order 1320.11E.

To sign up or for more informa-tion, call 257-7790.

Sponsorship Training — ThisThursday’s sponsorship training ismandatory for all personnelassigned as sponsors for in-boundservice members. The class providesa complete outline of sponsor’sduties.

For more information, please callthe Relocation Assistance Program at257-7790.

OngoingSummer Reading Program —

The Base Library’s Summer ReadingProgram is in full swing and summerhas only just begun. Through Aug. 6,children of all ages are welcome tosign up and, depending on their agegroup, will earn special awards.

Parents are encouraged to read toyoung children who are not of read-ing age, enabling them to qualify forthe program. Be a part of the Wrap-Up party at the end of the programand enter the book drawing. Theparty is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 1p.m. Participants will receive certifi-cates and McDonald’s rewards.

For more information, contactthe library at 254-7624.

Designated Driver AwarenessProgram — According to theNational Highway SafetyAdministration, in 2004, motorvehicle crashes were the leadingcause of death for people 2 to 33.

Don’t be a statistic. Sign up forthe Designated Driver Program atKahuna’s Sports Bar & Grill andenjoy free drinks (non-alcoholic, ofcourse) while your buddies make the

most of other beverages, and have agreat time.

Call Kahuna’s at 254-7660 formore information.

Exhibit at Base Library —Come the Base Library to enjoyanother interpretive exhibit provid-ed by the Hawaii Committee for theHumanities. This display titled“Blessings of Liberty: To PreserveThese Rights Exhibit” explores thehistory and fundamental ideas of theU.S. Constitution, including thedebate of ideas among the FoundingFathers, the principle of federalismand the anti-federalist argument, thebalance of power and theConstitution’s continuing legacy.

The exhibit will run through July15.

For more information, call theLibrary at 254-7624.

West Regional Teen SummitRolls Up Again — Applications arenow being accepted for UnitedStates Marine Corps West RegionalTeen Summit. This gathering will beheld at Marine Corps Base Hawaiifrom Aug. 19 to the 21 and is opento dependents ages 13 to 17.

The workshops to be presentedwill focus on leadership develop-ment, life skills and outdoor adven-ture. Teenagers from installations onthe West Coast and Asia will beattending.

Space is limited, so sign up earlyby calling 254-7610.

Ba-Le Offers Breakfast,Lunch — Looking for breakfast at areasonable price and speedy prepara-tion? Then look no further than theBa-Le Sandwich Shop located in thetrailer across from Firestone.

The sandwich shop offers crois-sant sandwiches, bagels, Danishes,coffee, orange juice, and so muchmore. There’s no excuse to skip yourbreakfast or lunch.

Ba-Le is open Monday throughFriday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Extended Pool Hours at TheOfficers’ Club — Summer poolhours are in effect at The Officers’Club as follows: Tuesday throughSaturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Mondays andholidays, the pool will be closed soplan accordingly.

Poolside menu will be availableon Splash Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to1:30 p.m. and on Sizzle Sundaysfrom 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On Tuesdaysand Sundays only, food will becooked to order on a grill by thepool. Wednesday through Friday,limited items can be ordered via thepoolside phone for delivery to thepool.

For more information, call 254-7650.

Get Your Lunch on the Go atKahuna’s — Need to grab a tastybite to eat, but don’t have time to sitdown at Kahuna’s? No problem. Forquick and convenient lunch, use thepick up window at the service bar.Just call the lunch pickup line at254-4183 and place your lunch orderbetween 10:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.,Monday through Friday. It’s justanother way that Kahuna’s keepsyou satisfied.

Mongolian Barbecue — Take apart in the newest and tastiest din-ner alternative: Mongolian barbecueat the Staff NCO Club.

Every Thursday, from 5:30 to 8:30p.m., enjoy the colorful and freshselection of meats, vegetables,spices, oils, and other ingredients tomake a dish that will satisfy the hun-griest of eaters. Members pay 65cents an ounce; nonmembers canenjoy this dinner for 75 cents anounce.

For reservations and information,call 254-5481.

Self-Storage Lockers AlmostFull so Reserve Yours Today —Need storage? The Self-StorageLockers at Kaneohe Bay offer morethan 250 units, of various sizes.Make your reservation by calling TheLodge at 254-2806 — have yourcredit card information available.Contact The Lodge for pricing, unitsize and additional reservationrequirements.

Discount at Fairways SportsBar and Grill for Staff NCOMembers — Don’t forget to showyour valid Staff NCO Club member-ship card to activate your discount atFairways Mondays and Tuesdaysfrom 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For more information, call 254-5481.

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Possibilities in Paradise

Prices: Adults, 12 and older, $3; children 6 to 11, $1.50 and children 5 andyounger, free. Matinee prices are $2 for adults, $1 for children. Parents mustpurchase tickets for R-rated movies in person at the box office for children 16-years-old and younger. Sunday evenings, the price is $1 for all patrons. Showyour ID card at the box office.

Call 254-7642 for recorded information.

Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tick-ets will be issued to first priority patrons waiting in line, then second and thirdpriority patrons.

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIMEStar Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (PG-13) Today at 7:15 p.m.

Crash (R) Today at 9:45 p.m.

Kicking and Screaming (PG) Saturday at 7:15 p.m.

Unleashed (R) Saturday at 9:45 p.m.

Kicking and Screaming (PG) Sunday at 2 p.m.

Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith (PG-13)Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Crash (R) Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

Lords of Dogtown (PG-13) Friday at 7:15 p.m.

Mindhunters (R) Friday at 9:45 p.m.

B-2 • JULY 8, 2005 HAWAII MARINE

Military can vacation like rich and famous

Arlene H. HullLIFELines.navy.mil/LIFELines.usmc.mil

Are you envious of those travel channel peo-ple who vacation in luxurious resorts aroundthe world? Wish you could vacation in a luxuryresort, too? Well, turn off the TV and let’s go.

Members of the Armed Forces, their families,and other members of the total Defense Forcecan stay in any of four Armed Forces RecreationCenter resorts around the world. Operated bythe U.S. Army, AFRC resorts offer affordableMorale, Welfare and Recreation facilities at idealvacation destinations. The resorts are fullyfunded by revenues generated by their opera-tions.

Your choices include the Hale Koa Hotel inHonolulu, Hawaii, and the Shades of GreenHotel at Disney World in Orlando, Fla. Feel liketaking in Europe? Check out the Garmisch orChiemsee resorts in southern Germany. If theFar East intrigues you, try the Dragon Hill Lodgein Seoul, Korea.

Reservations for AFRC resorts can be madeonline or by calling the reservation desk. Ratesare based on pay grade and travel status.Reservation policies vary slightly by location, sobe sure to check the Web site for your destina-tion of choice. Generally, room reservationswill not be accepted more than one year inadvance of departure date. To ensure equitableuse of the hotel, guests may not stay more than30 consecutive days or register again within thefollowing 90–day period.

Taking a virtual tour of AFRC resorts

The Hale Koa Hotel in WaikikiFirst stop, the Hale Koa Hotel at Waikiki.

The Hale Koa opened in 1975 with a tradition-al Hawaiian blessing and royal procession. It’s

located at Fort DeRussy, a former U.S. Armycoastal battery fort that now houses the U.S.Army Museum.

The hotel’s two towers have 817guest rooms, The POiNT FitnessCenter, a military exchangestore, a beauty/barber salon, asundry store, a banquetroom, three restaurants, acoffee cart, several shops, avideo arcade, and a tour andtravel center. It also featurestennis, racquet and hand-ball courts, three pools, apool bar, a hot tub, threesnack bars, a jogging trail, aplayground, a sand volleyballcourt, and picnic areas.

In addition to Bibas Bar and theWarriors Lounge, available eveningentertainment includes the Hale Koa Luau,Tuesday Night Magic, and Tamas PolynesianRevue.

The Dragon Hill Lodge in SeoulOur next stop: Seoul and South Korea’s

Dragon Hill Lodge, located at Yongsan SouthPost. Enjoy the dining atmosphere of Sables, orcontemporary American fare at the GreenstreetRestaurant. For a taste of Mexican, try the OasisRestaurant. Nightly buffets are served on theMezzanine. Or there’s the Deli or Primo’s pizzaand pasta bar. The Dragon Hill also features avideo game room for children, an adult gameroom, and three lounges. The POiNT FitnessCenter offers a workout room, aerobics room,locker rooms, dry sauna and indoor swimmingpool.

The Dragon Hill has agreements with localtour agencies to arrange sightseeing. Withinwalking distance are the Moyer Recreation

Center and the Iteawon Shopping District, oneof the largest shopping districts in the area.

The Lake Hotel on Lake ChiemseeWe’re on the move again!

Destination: Germany. AFRCEurope offers two resorts in the

Bavarian Alps. Reservationsand questions for AFRC

Europe locations arehandled at theVacation Planning

Center.First stop: Chiemsee

Resort Area. Built in 1937,the Lake Hotel sits on LakeChiemsee, Germany’slargest lake. The Lake

Hotel has evolved from thefirst Autobahn, German

super-highway system, guest-house, then an American Forces

hospital and now AFRC Europes prizedpossession.

The hotel, renovated in 1995, offers guestrooms with private baths, the Lakeside DiningRoom, Windjammer Lounge, the Corridor Café,a gift shop, several snack bars, video gameroom, and The POiNT Fitness Center. The hoteloffers tours to King Ludwigs HerrenchiemseeCastle, in Salzburg, Austria; and to Hitlers EaglesNest and the salt mines of Berchtesgaden.

During summer, guests enjoy sailing andwindsurfing, while winter offers skiing andsnowboarding. Equipment rental facilities areon site.

The Patton and Von Steuben hotels inGarmisch-Partenkirchen

Just a short trip away is AFRC’s resort inGarmisch-Partenkirchen, at the foot ofGermany’s highest peak, the Zugspitz. Theresort offers two hotels — the Patton Hotel andthe Von Steuben Hotel, a recreation lodge and a

fully equipped campground, complete withcamp store. Both hotels offer private roomswith baths, restaurants and lounges.

Garmisch, home of the 1936 WinterOlympic Games, has many festivals and winteractivities such as skiing, snowboarding andcross-country skiing. In the summer, the resortoffers a nine-hole golf course, kayaking, white-water rafting, mountain biking and hiking.Tours are available to many local sites such asMunich and King Ludwig’s fairy tale castle,Neuschwanstein.

The Shades of Green Resort at DisneyWorld

Leaving Europe, were back to continentalU.S. and the Shades of Green Resort on thegrounds of the Disney World Complex inOrlando, Fla.

The resort features a nine-hole executive andtwo 18-hole golf courses, tennis courts, pools, aplay area, a fitness room, a gift shop and videoarcade. Discounted tickets to area attractions areavailable. A free shuttle runs to Disney’sTransportation and Ticket Center. The renovat-ed resort offers 587 guest rooms, five restau-rants, lounges and banquet facilities.

What Are You Waiting For?Now that we’ve traveled the world and seen

what AFRC offers and how you, too, can vaca-tion in luxury, start planning your trip.Chances are, the Marine Corps CommunityServices facility at your destination will haverecreational equipment available at a nominalrental fee.

If your schedule is flexible, consider gettingthere via space A travel.

So why are you still sitting in front of yourcomputer? Get going; your luxury vacation iswaiting for you.

Editor’s note: Be sure to read about space avail-able travel in next week’s Hawaii Marine.

Luxury resorts are at service members’ fingertips

HAWAII MARINE JULY 8, 2005 • B-3

Service members serveneedy in community

Cpl. J. Micah PlottsU.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific

HONOLULU — More than 40Marines and Sailors from MarineCorps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, andCamp H.M. Smith spent a day help-ing out those less fortunate inHonolulu, June 24.

The service members made theirmonthly visit to the Institute forHuman Services, a homeless shelterdowntown, where they cleaned it upbefore preparing and serving lunch.

“They’ve got to understand a littlemore about what goes on downtownhere, because most of the timethey’re on the other side of theisland. There are so many needs here,and there are people who not onlyeat here but sleep here,” said NavyChaplain (Lt.) Daniel Owens, MCBHawaii.

Owens, a Galloway Township, N.J.

native, headed up the event and saidhe had no trouble getting Marinesand Sailors to volunteer.

“Volunteers have been working atthe shelter since before I arrived hereon the island. We came to them andoffered our help. These kids reallyenjoy dedicating their time to showthe community they care,” Owenssaid.

The service members arrived earlyand gave the entire shelter a “moti-vating field day,” cleaning it from topto bottom. They also touched up thewalls and doors with a few brushesand buckets of paint, brightening upthe place a bit.

“This is a good way to get out andshow the people we protect them inmore than one way. Sure, Marines goout and shop and eat and do whateveryone else does in town, but thefeeling you get from spending a daywith the less fortunate is far greater,”

said Lance Cpl. Brandon Stott, sup-port equipment mechanic, MCBHawaii.

Stott spent the morning paintingdoors and cleaning the walls of theshelter. Afterward, he and the rest ofthe Marines prepared food, served it,and cleaned up the kitchen.

“It’s definitely hard work, but wellworth it. I don’t mind grilling, and Idon’t mind cleaning, especially whenit’s for a good cause,” said Stott, aWest Palm Beach, Fla. native.

After all the food prep work wasdone, the men and women in theshelter gave the Marines and Sailors around of applause before eating. Afew of them came up and personallythanked the young men and womenwho serve our country.

“Many times you think this is par-adise and a resort city,” Owens said,“but there’s a lot of special needs herejust like any other city.”

More than 40 Marines and Sailors from Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, and Camp H.M. Smith, spent a day helping out those less fortunate in Honolulu, June 24. Here, a few Marines from Marine CorpsBase Hawaii load up trays with food before serving it to the men and women at the homeless shelter in downtown Honolulu.

Lance Cpl. Brandon Stott, support equipment mechanic, Marine Corps BaseHawaii, touches up the paint on one of the doors at the homeless shelter.

Cpl. J. Micah Plotts

Cpl. J. Micah Plotts

Waikiki Aquarium EncouragesExploration of Sea Life with Programs

From hermit crabs to rice corals to sharks,the Waikiki Aquarium invites residents andvisitors to get up close and personal withHawaii's underwater world, with a full slate ofsummer activities and programs. Perfect forchildren and adults, the 2005 summer sched-ule includes:

Coral Spawning: For the past nine years, therice corals in the Waikiki Aquarium’s Edge ofthe Reef exhibit have spawned two to fourdays after the new moon in July. Join theaquarium as it celebrates the rite of reefrenewal, tonight, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Classincludes a short presentation on coral ecology,gallery tour and refreshments. Preregistrationis required. General admission is $16, aquari-um members pay $12.

Overnight with the Sharks: Spend the nightwith the sharks at the Waikiki Aquarium dur-ing this family overnighter, Saturday and Aug.5, from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. the following morn-ing. Participants will design and build theirown shark model to compete in the earlymorning “shark olympics.” Minimum age 5years; youngsters must be accompanied by anadult. Evening refreshments and continentalbreakfast included. Preregistration is required.Cost is $35 for adults, $30 for children and$30/$25 for aquarium members.

Small Fry: The Waikiki Aquarium’s youngestlearners are invited to an introduction of theamazing undersea world of the aquarium,every Wednesday through July 27 or Tuesdaysfrom Aug. 23 through Sept. 20. Sessionsinclude crafts, movement, song, play, andtours focusing on the different types of sealife. Keiki 1- to 3-year-old and an adult, teamup in this five-week session. Session A will beheld from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and Session B willbe held from 10:30 a.m. to noon.Preregistration is required. Cost is $80 foradults and children and $50 for aquariummembers.

Marine Science Aquanauts: Explore the reefsof the Waikiki Aquarium and Hanauma Bay asthe educational staff from each join forces for

a specialized week long, marine biology class,July 18 to 22, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Students, 8 to14, will experience in-the-water and in-the-lablearning. Students will work in age-appropri-ate groups and need to be reasonable swim-mers and snorkelers to participate. Class size islimited. Preregistration is required. Cost is$250 per child, aquarium members pay $200.

Exploring the Reef by Day: Spend a morningdiscovering sea slugs, collector crabs, spaghet-ti worms and other animals the low tide mayreveal, July 21 and Aug. 19, from 8 to 10:30a.m. Explore shoreline, reef flats and tide poolhabitats with Waikiki Aquarium naturalists.Minimum age is 5 and youngsters must beaccompanied by an adult. Preregistrationrequired. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 forchildren and $8 to $6 for aquarium members.

Home for a Hermit Crab: Spend an afternooninvestigating hermit crabs and their house-mates through storytelling, art, and up closeencounters with these crusty creatures, Aug.10 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Parents and their 4- to6-year-olds will meet left-handed, elegant andanemone hermit crabs before creating a crabof their own design. Preregistration isrequired. General admission price is $16 for aparents and child team and $12 for aquariummember teams.

Aquarium After Dark: Discover if fish sleep,sea snails snooze or weedy sea dragons doze,on a guided flashlight tour through the aquar-ium, Aug. 12 and Sept. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m.Minimum age 5 years; youngsters must beaccompanied by an adult. Preregistration isrequired. Admission is $10 for adults, $7 forchildren and $8 to $6 for aquarium members.

Founded in 1904, the Waikiki Aquarium isthe third oldest public aquarium in the UnitedStates. For more information, call 923-9741 orvisit online at www.waquarium.org.

Hula Celebrated with the 4th AnnualHula Hoolauna Aloha Festival

Hawaii and Japanese halau are comingtogether Saturday and Sunday for the 4thAnnual Hula Hoolauna Aloha Festival 2005.

The special weekend celebrating the rich

culture and history of hula will feature adance exhibition by Japanese and local halauat the Ala Moana Shopping Center, centerstage, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and adance competition among many visitingJapanese halau at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel,Coconut Grove, Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. Thepublic is welcome to attend both events, butseating for the dance competition is limited toparticipating halau members and their familyand friends.

The dance exhibition at the Ala MoanaShopping Center will afford mall-goers anopportunity to witness the talents of some ofthe top hula halau from Japan and Hawaii.The exhibition will open with a chant byKumu Kawaikapuokalani Hewett, followed bykahiko, or ancient hula, and auana, or mod-ern hula, performances by 29 group partici-pants from Japan. The performance includessolo, group, keiki, as well as five halau fromHawaii.

Special musical guests will include Kanilau,Na Kama and Makaha Sons.

The hula competition at The RoyalHawaiian Hotel’s Coconut Grove will featureperformances by 60 total competitors, includ-ing solo and group participants. Well-knownHawaii Kumu Hula, including KealohaKalama, Nani Lim Yap, Maelia LoebensteinCarter, Blaine Kamalani Kia, Olana Ai, andKapiolani Hao, will judge hula performances.The winning halau will dance away with thetitle, “Hula Hoolauna Aloha 2005,” and willbe given the right to defend its title in the2006 competition. In addition, there will bespecial Kahiko performances by the halau ofKumu Kapua Dalire, Kumu MaeliaLoebenstein Carter, Kumu Blaine Kia, KumuOlana Ai, Kumu Kealoha Kalama, KapiolaniHao and Kumu Chinky Mahoe. There will begrass seating only for the public. No largecoolers will be allowed.

King David Kalakaua, King of Hawaii, 1874-1891, once defined hula as the “language ofthe heart and therefore, the heartbeat of theHawaiian people.” For centuries, hula wasused to tell the stories of past and present day

life in Hawaii, teaching its students the impor-tance of family, the land, and respect for allthings living. Today, hula has spread beyondthe confines of the Hawaiian Islands, reachingthe far corners of Asia and Europe, particular-ly growing in popularity in Japan. The festivalwas created in 2002 and celebrates Japan’slove for the hula in its birthplace, while bridg-ing the two cultures through dance andfriendship.

For more information about the 4thAnnual Hula Hoolauna Aloha Festival 2005,visit www.jalpakhulafesta.com or call 347-2012.

Museum Invites Public to Explore Reptiles

Bishop Museum will host a series of funand engaging games every Saturday throughSept. 10. The events are in conjunction withthe “Reptiles: Real and Robotic” exhibit nowon display at the second floor of the CastleMemorial Building at Bishop Museum.

“Reptiles: Real and Robotic” tells the storyof how these feared, complex and often mis-understood creatures have evolved throughhistory. Through larger-than-life robotic rep-tile models and interactive displays, thisexhibit celebrates reptiles as ancient survivorsof a once primitive Earth. Visitors can explorethe origin and history of an array of reptilesand take a look at the state of their survival.

The curious and courageous can crawl like acrocodile, slither like a snake, and even chal-lenge themselves in the Reptile Rumble. Afterexperiencing the “Reptiles: Real and Robotic”exhibit, put your knowledge of these cold-blooded creatures to the test in a fun, new,interactive game from 10:30 a.m. through2:30 p.m.

Admission is $14.95 for adults; $11.95 foryouth 4 to 12 and seniors; and free for chil-dren under 4 and Bishop Museum members.Kamaaina and military discounts are alsoavailable.

For additional information, call 847-3511

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TodayLunchSoups w/CrackersPepper SteakSouthern Fried CatfishRice PilafPotatoes Au GratinGlazed CarrotsSimmered Black-Eyed Peas

DinnerRoast TurkeyBeef Pot PieMashed PotatoesButtered Egg NoodlesCalico CornSimmered Broccoli

SaturdayBrunch/DinnerSoup w/CrackersBaked Lasagna

Chicken ParmesanSpaghetti NoodlesMarinara SauceItalian Mixed VegetablesSimmered Peas and CarrotsPizza SlicedGarlic Bread

SundayBrunch/DinnerBarbecue Beef CubesBaked Turkey and

Noodles Steamed Rice

Ginger Molasses CookiesSpice Cake w/Butter Cream

Frosting

MondayLunchMeat Loaf

Pork Ham RoastSteamed RiceMashed PotatoesSimmered PeasFrench Fried Cauliflower

DinnerBeef BrogulFresh Baked Cajun FishMashed PotatoesRice PilafClub SpinachMixed Vegetables

TuesdayLunchSimmered Corned Beef

w/Mustard SauceHoney Glazed Cornish HensParsley Buttered PotatoesEgg NoodlesFried Cabbage

Peanut Butter Cake w/Peanut Butter Frosting

Fruit Pie

DinnerTurkey Pot PieSweet and Sour PorkSteamed RiceJefferson NoodlesSimmered Pinto BeansPeanut Butter Cake w/Peanut

Butter FrostingFruit Pie

WednesdayLunchPork AdoboBeef YakisobaPork Fried RiceVegetable Stir FryOatmeal CookiesStrawberry ShortcakeFruit Pie

DinnerSteak Smothered w/OnionsSouthern Fried CatfishMashed PotatoesBaked Macaroni and Cheese Oatmeal CookiesStrawberry ShortcakeFruit Pie

Specialty Bar(Lunch and Dinner)Country Bar

ThursdayLunchTurkey À La King Beef Porcupines Mashed Potatoes Boiled EggNoodles French Fried OkraMarble Cake

w/Chocolate Cream Frosting

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

Fruit Pie

DinnerBraised Liver w/Onions El Rancho StewHoney Ginger Chicken Rice PilafBoiled Egg NoodlesMarble Cake w/Chocolate

Cream FrostingPineapple Upside-Down

CakeFruit Pie

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Bishop Museum Hosts Reptile Sleepovers

Bishop Museum hosts twofamily-fun sleepovers sur-rounding its interactive sum-mer exhibit, “Reptiles: Realand Robotic,” July 30 andAug. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 8a.m. the following morning.

Families can sleep next toa giant Nile crocodile or curlup with a diamondback rat-tlesnake during their sleep-over at Bishop Museum. Theevening will also include aplanetarium show, hands-onreptile activities, explorationsand storytelling in HawaiianHall, and more.

Admission to the sleepoveris $20 per person. BishopMuseum members pay a spe-cial reduced price of $15. TheMuseum requires that everychild have an adult chaper-one. An adult is allowed tochaperone more than onechild. A continental breakfastwill be served. Remember tobring a sleeping bag and aflashlight. Reservations arerequired.

For additional informa-tion, call 848-4168, 847-3511, or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.

Cpl. Megan L. StinerPress Chief

Each year in Hawaii, thousands of people associatethe Fourth of July weekend with BayFest and through-out the U.S., each state holds its own celebration — allhaving one major display in common: fireworks.

The history of the use of fireworks dates back morethan 2,000 years when a Chinese cook was mixing ingre-dients in his kitchen and accidentally discovered a combi-nation that created a loud

boom. Thediscoveryled to thecreation ofgunpowder,which, over

a period oftime, devel-

oped into fire-works. Since

then, fireworkshave become a world-

wide phenomenon, usedduring holiday celebrations

and other important events. The Italians are credited with elaborating

upon the discovery, turning it into a brilliantdisplay of art. They developed aerial shellsthat launched upward and exploded into anarray of light and color.

When early settlers brought their knowl-edge of fireworks to America, they used themduring their holidays and festivals.

When the U.S. celebrated its first year ofindependence from the British in 1777, fire-works were incorporated into the celebra-tion. From that date onward, fireworks dis-plays became a tradition for Fourth of Julyrevels.

Once color was incorporated into fire-works shows, these spectacles became more

popular than ever. In 1892, a huge celebration honoring the

400th anniversary of the arrival ofChristopher Columbus took place in NewYork City. That fireworks display was wit-nessed by more than one million people,and has been considered the greatest showever seen in the Western hemisphere.

Another exceptional display in U.S. histo-ry occurred during the celebration of the100th anniversary of the arrival of the Statueof Liberty. The event was most memorablebecause it was created by three of the mostprominent names in the fireworks industry:George Zambelli of Zambelli Internationale,Inc.; Felix Grucci Jr. of Fireworks by Grucci,Inc.; and Robert Souza of Pyro Spectaculars,Inc.

The show took nearly one year to planand incorporated more than 22,000 aerialfireworks.

This year’s BayFest extravaganza wouldnot have been complete without the fire-works display that was put on each nightafter the concerts, compliments of the worldfamous Fireworks by Grucci.

The shows encompassed the mood of theholiday with patriotic music selectionsplayed in sync with the fireworks that culmi-nated in a grand finale that burst into aspectacular kaleidoscope of colors.

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MMARINEARINE MMAKEPONOAKEPONOHAWAIIAN FOR “MARINE BARGAINS”

Pound forpound

An exhausted Marcus King stands with a mallet infront of the “Striker” after ringing the bell 2,223

consecutive times to win Papa John’s Pizza forone year, and a weekend stay in Waikiki. Last

year’s winner, David Fletcher, spent 90 minuteson Sunday trying to top King’s first record of

approximately 1,100, tallying a seeminglyunbeatable 1,200 strikes. King vowed to return if

his record was broken, so on Monday, he spentthree hours, fighting the pain of his blistered

hands (below), to annihilate his previous recordof 1,100 rings and reach an incredible 2,223

consecutive strikes.

Photos By Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

Sgt. Joseph A. LeeSports Editor

After what was arguably BayFest’s mostanticipated sporting event, Full ContactShowdown Title Belt winner Steve Byrnes, ofBullspen, is scheduled to move on to the nextlevel of mixed martial arts competition atSuper Brawl, Oct. 28, at the Blaisdell Arena.

After two fighters pulled out of the sched-uled fight for the Full Contact Showdown titlebelt, Byrnes was matched against 2–0 MMAfighter Aaron Rose of 808 Fight Factory.

As Rose entered the ring, the crowd repeat-

edly heckled the obviously under-preparedfighter until Byrnes was called into the ring. Aroar erupted from the crowd when Byrnesappeared, sporting a pair of white shorts thatwere custom made with his own personal logodisplayed on the thigh.

“I wanted a knockout,” said Byrnes. “I’vebeen working on my stand-up a lot, and I real-ly wanted to stand up with him for a while —to feel him out, but the last thing I heardwhen I entered the ring was my coach, whosaid, ‘finish it.’”

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Byrnes to fight at Blaisdell

BayFest heats upwith BodySearch

SS Nishida destroys all at BayFest Bathtub Regatta Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

Sports Editor

Six homemade floating contraptions — somemore worthy than others of being called boats —went head-to-head Monday at BayFest’s annualBathtub Regatta.

With a crew of four, each “boat” was to raceagainst one another around a short course of buoysin Kaneohe Bay, to determine which team had notonly built the fastest boat, but whose rig wouldmake it to the finish line without sinking to thebottom of the bay.

In the first heat, the sea craft from 1st Battalion,12th Marines, titled “The Liberator,” faced offagainst “The Gunny Cohen” of Base Fuels and the“SS Nishida,” representing Marine CorpsCommunity Services Food and HospitalityDivision. At the start of the race, The Liberator’screw paddled hard to the beat of “Eye of the Tiger,”which could be heard from the shoreline blaringout motivation to The Liberator’s hard-workingcrew. A bit less hydrodynamic than most othercrafts in the competition, The Liberator was quick-ly lapped by the two other crafts.

At the end of the first heat, it was the SS Nishida,followed by The Gunny Cohen, whose crew mighthave had time to enjoy a brief lunch before TheLiberator returned from its voyage.

In the second heat, another craft from Base Fuelswas being raced, this one simply titled “Base Fuels.”They were to race “Da Silva Bullet” and the “Sea

Mongoose” for placement in the final race.At the start of the second heat, Da Silva Bullet

got caught up on the first buoy and fell extremelyfar behind, as the Sea Mongoose and Base Fuelsraced head-to-head for the next buoy. When thetwo arrived at the buoy, the two competitors tan-gled with one another, and Da Silva Bullet had timeto catch up and pass the struggling crafts. At thefinish line, it was Da Silva Bullet, followed by theSea Mongoose and Base Fuels.

After a brief rest period, it was time for the finalheat — the battle royal — the SS Nishida was to faceThe Gunny Cohen, the Sea Mongoose and Da SilvaBullet for the Bathtub Regatta title.

Around the first buoy, the SS Nishida hadalready taken a commanding lead, but The GunnyCohen was gaining on them. Approaching the sec-ond buoy, it was The Gunny Cohen, followed close-ly by the SS Nishida, when the SS Nishida was ableto retake the lead.

“It seemed that The Gunny Cohen was going totake the turn too early,” said Kaipo Chong, crew-man on the SS Nishida, “and when they did, wetook the inside lane and took the lead back.”

Going into the final turn, the SS Nishida had ahuge lead, but anything could happen at the lastbuoy and after practically every team got tangled ina mess of watercrafts, it was the SS Nishida thatcame out victorious, followed by The GunnyCohen, Da Silva Bullet and the Sea Mongoose. The

Left — A Steinlager Ring Girl displays the Full Contact Showdown Title Belt to the crowd before plac-ing it around the waist of Steve Byrnes, who is undefeated through three mixed martial arts, FullContact Showdown fights held at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay.

Above — Steve Byrnes (left), works to get a rear naked choke on opponent, Aaron Rose, Sunday.Byrnes was successful, achieving the win in less than two minutes.

Sgt. Joseph A. LeeSports Editor

As if the weather wasn’t hot enough, thisyear’s BodySearch Fitness Challenge at BayFesthad the audience sweating Saturday at the mainstage, where Hawaii’s hottest and hardest bodiescompeted for first place.

Hosted by Gabby Black, Single MarinesProgram Coordinator, Marine CorpsCommunity Services, the BodySearch competi-tion normally draws a large crowd, and this yearwas no exception. The event featured a total of13 competitors, seven women and six men, andwas sponsored by 24 Hour Fitness, Tiki Tanning,Hawaii Naniloa Resort, Seaductive, DixieGrill/Aunty Pasto Restaurant, and RevolutionsMotorsports.

The competition was tough this year for themen, according to Jon Shiota, MCCS Semper Fit

manager, but Mike DeMarco, a registered nursefrom the Palimomi Emergency Room, wasselected for first place over a variety of men whowere big, small, short and tall. One of his com-petitors was even Junior Mr. Hawaiian Islands.

DeMarco, of Waikele, Hawaii, said he is cur-rently preparing for the Masters Nationals, aprofessional qualifying bodybuilding competi-tion, in Pittsburgh, Penn., but enjoyed compet-ing in the BodySearch competition.

“I had a great time,” said DeMarco after thecompetition. “I only decided a few days ago thatI would compete, and I’m glad that I did. I real-ly like this sort of thing.”

The competition for the women was just asstiff, but after a long debate amongst the judges,Uilani Laboy, a flight attendant with HawaiianAirlines was selected as the top female competi- Mike DeMarco (left) and Uilani Laboy smile together for a photograph after winning first place.

DeMarco is currently training for the Masters Nationals Bodybuilding Competition in Pittsburgh, Penn.,while Laboy is bouncing around the Hawaiian Islands as a flight attendant with Hawaiian Airlines.

The SS Nishida’s crew, Harrison Chang, Kaipo Chong, Nainoa Chong and Andrew Aiu, bringtheir homemade canoe ashore and across the final finish line, Monday, at BayFest’s annualBathtub Regatta. The SS Nishida was representing the MCCS Food and Hospitality Division, andwas without question the most well-built craft on the water, defeating five other handmadewatercrafts in the annual competition held by MCCS Aquatics. For more information on howto get involved with next year’s regatta, contact MCCS Aquatics at 254-7655 See REGATTA, C-5

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Sgt. Joseph A. Lee

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Tuesday

Tackle Football CoachesMandatory Meeting — All tacklefootball coaches are required to meetat 2 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center topass important information about theupcoming season. In addition, coach-es can attend the Coaches Cliniceither here at K-Bay or at theUniversity of Hawaii campus fromJuly 18 – 21. For more information,call Joe Au, base sports coordinator, at254-7591.

OngoingExtended Summer Pool Hours

— The Kaneohe Bay Base Pool hasextended its summer hours for familyfun. The pool will be open from 6 to 8p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays andThursdays so that families can enjoytheir summer evenings.

Night lighting, picnic tables and

barbecue grills will be available forpatrons to rent for a small fee of $1per person. Swim, slide and dive awaythose hot summer nights at the BasePool.

Evening Water Aerobics classes willbe conducted on Tuesdays andThursdays throughout the summerfrom 6 to 9 p.m. The class fee is $2,and tickets can be purchased at thepool or fitness center.

Saturday morning swim lessons arealso now available. Only six spacesper class are available, so sign up nowat the Base Pool or call 254–7655. Thefee is $35 per session, beginning June25. The following is the class sched-ule. Level 2 at 8 a.m., Level 1 at 9 a.m.,Preschool at 10 a.m. and Preschool 2at 11 a.m.

Semper Fit Center OffersPersonal Trainers — For thoselooking to get into a tailored exerciseregiment, or for those just looking forsome good advice on weight manage-

ment and control, the Semper FitCenter offers free personal trainingconsultation.

You can schedule an appointmentwith a trainer, who will take body-fatmeasurements, blood pressure andheart-rate readings, and more.

They will do all this and tailor aprogram based on your physical needsand ambitions. For only $5 per work-out, your trainer will actually trainwith you to ensure maximum effi-ciency.

Pick up a personal trainingappointment card at the Semper FitCenter now, or call 254-7597.

Campground and Picnic Sites— For picnic and camping sites,Marine Corps Base Hawaii offers someof the most scenic beaches on theisland. Three of those beaches,Pyramid Rock, Hale Koa and FortHase, are available by reservation forpicnics and parties from dawn todusk. Hale Koa Beach may also be

reserved for overnight camping.Reservations are required. to reserve acamp site, call 254-7666. for Kaneoheor 477-5143 for Camp Smith.

Fishing Charters Available atMCB Hawaii — Spend the dayaboard one of Bill Collector’s FishingCharter boats.

For more information, stop bythe Base Marina located in Building1698, across from Hangar 101, orcall 254-7666/7667.

BBASEASE SSPORPORTSTS

CCOMMUNITYOMMUNITY SSPORPORTSTS

Monday8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step 2 It11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Gut Cut4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling ($3/$1 active duty)5:45 – 6:45 p.m. — Class Coming Soon6:45 – 7:45 p.m. — Pilates

Tuesday6 – 7 a.m. — Cycling ($3/Free to active duty)8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Class Coming Soon9:30 – 10:30 a.m. — Yoga6 – 7 p.m. — Class Coming Soon

Wednesday8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step Challenge4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling ($3/$1 active duty)5:45 – 6:45 p.m. — Class Coming Soon6:45 – 7:45 p.m. — Pilates

Thursday6 – 7 a.m. — Cycling ($3/Free to active duty)8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Class Coming Soon

6 – 7 p.m. — Step 2 It

Friday6 – 7 a.m. — Class Coming Soon8:45 – 10 a.m. — Step 2 It11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Gut Cut4:45 – 5:45 p.m. — Cycling ($3/Free to active duty)5:45 – 6:45 p.m. — Pilates

Saturday10 – 11 a.m. — Water Aerobics

Note: A book of 10 single-class coupons for $2each can be purchased for $15 at the Semper FitCenter.

Semper Fit also offers Aikido instruction Mondaysand Wednesdays at 8 p.m., and Fridays at 7 p.m.

Semper Fit Group ExerciseJuly 2005

HTMC Hikes Saturday, July 16Saturday, join the Hawaiian Trail and

Mountain Club on the “Makiki Tantalizer,” asix-mile, intermediate hike right in urbanHonolulu’s backyard. This hike is a maze oftrails with woodsy corridors and occasional vis-tas. Pay attention to the coordinator’s direc-tions to avoid mistakes at the many junctions.

Reach coordinator Sandy Klein at 235-8330for detailed information.

The trek July 16 takeshikers on a three-mile,novice jaunt to Waimanopools.

Adventurers can enjoy abeautiful downhill hike ifthe mountain apple treesare in bloom or a bountiful

hike if the mountain apples are ready to bepicked. The pools may be deep if it’s been rain-ing. Rest at the pools for the climb upward andout of the valley. Reach coordinator PeterKempf at 384-2221 or 735-2220 for more infor-mation.

Hikers should meet at Iolani Palace at 8 a.m.for the hike. A $2 donation is requested foreach nonmember, age 18 or older. A responsi-ble adult must accompany children under 18.Bring lunch and water on all hikes and wearsturdy shoes and clothing. Firearms, pets,radios, and other audio devices are prohibitedon hikes.

Check out the HTMC Web site at www.geoc-ities.com/Yosemite/Trails/3660 for more infor-mation.

State Offers Outdoor EducationThe Hawaii Department of Land and Natural

Resources is offering education classes to thepublic. Subjects covered include firearms andarchery safety, survival and first aid, wildlifeidentification and conservation, regulations,game care and outdoor responsibility.

Attendance at two sessions is required forcertification. Classes are open to anyone 10

and older who enjoy the outdoors — not justhunters.

The next two-day session is July 22 from5:45 to 10 p.m. and July 23 from 7:45 a.m. to 4p.m. in classroom A-212A at the NimitzBusiness Center, 1130 North Nimitz Hwy.Drive up the ramp to the classroom, which isthe first room on the right. A picture ID isrequired for entry to the sessions. For moreinformation about outdoor education, or tosign up for this course, call 587-0200 or visitwww.hawaii.gov/dlnr /Welcome.html.

Lanikai Bike Path 8KJoin the Mid-Pacific Road Runners Club,

July 17, at 7 a.m. on the Lanikai bike path foran eight-kilometer run.

Runner should meet at the boat ramp beforethe two-loop race. This is a show-up, sign-uprace, but you may register on line atwww.active.com. Registration fees are $5 forMPRRA members, $10 for nonmembers andfree for MPRRS life members. Awards will begiven to the top three finishers in the elite and5-year age divisions.

25th Annual Tinman TriathlonThe People’s Triathlon starts and ends at

Kapiolani Park area in Waikiki, July 17. It is abeautiful and doable venue for all level of inter-ested athletes.

The triathlon is comprised of an 800-meterswim, a 40-kilometer bike ride and a 10-kilome-ter run. Participants must be 15 years of age orolder by July 17.

Each finisher will receive a com-memorative award on race day. Allawards will be presented on race dayat a ceremony at approximately 11a.m. at Kapiolani Park Pavilion. Thenumber of awards will be deter-mined by the number of athletescompeting in each age group divi-sion.

To qualify to compete in the Elite Division,

the athlete must submit official documentationthat he or she will be able to complete theentire race within two hours for men and twohours and 20 minutes for women. The top fivefinishers of elite men and elite women willreceive overall awards.

Active duty military participants will be eli-gible for awards for male and female divisions,along with age group awards. Males 220pounds and above, females 160 pounds andabove will be eligible for additional awards,along with age group awards.

Bellows Offers Adventure ProgramsWhether you are spending a few weeks or

just visiting for the day, check out any of thefollowing weekly Bellows Outdoor Adventuresprograms. Call the Turtle Cove office at 259-4121 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. or visit www.bel-lowsafs.com.

•Saturdays at 8 a.m., Morning Paddle: Take theguided kayak tour to the Mokulua Islands,which offers the opportunity to see birds upclose in their natural habitat. Cost is $14.Advanced skill level is required.

•Saturdays at 1 p.m., History Tours by Van:Learn about and see significant historical land-marks on Bellows Air Force Station.

•Sundays at 8:30 a.m., History Tours by Bike:Ride mountain bikes for an extensive seven-mile, three-hour, guided tour of Bellows AFS.Wear closed-toe shoes. Cost is $15 for bike andhelmet rental.

•Mondays at 8:30 a.m., Hike to Makapuu: Takea moderate 2 1/2-mile roundtrip hiketo the Makapuu Lighthouse. Hikerswill be rewarded with awesomeviews of Koko Crater, DiamondHead and Waimanalo Bay. Wearclosed-toe shoes. Cost is $8 foradults and $5 for children 12 andyounger.•Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30

a.m., Snorkeling Tour: Discover the magnificentunderwater world of the ocean at a nearby

undisturbed reef. Transportation, instructionand snorkeling equipment are included. Cost is$15 for adults and $8 for children 12 andyounger.

•Wednesdays and Thursdays at 1 p.m.,Kayaking Lessons: Master ocean-kayaking skills,including water safety and efficient paddlingtechniques in this two-hour class. The class isfree with a day kayak rental.

•Thursdays at 9 a.m., Beach 101: See fascinat-ing natural phenomena as you wade across sea-weed-covered reef flats and rock tide pools.

This is an educational experience for thewhole family. Be sure to wear comfortablefootwear, a hat, swimsuit, sunscreen, and bringwater. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for children12 and younger.

•Thursdays at 8 a.m., Free Aloha Breakfast inthe Recreation Center Lanai: Find out about allthe exciting programs and specials happeningat Bellows. Enjoy a free continental breakfastand sign up to win door prizes. For more infor-mation, call 259-4112.

•Thursdays and Fridays at 2 p.m., Lei Making:Pick your own flowers to use in making a beau-tiful lei. Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for chil-dren 12 and younger.

•Fridays at 1 p.m., Bodyboarding Lessons:Learn how to catch and ride the waves. Freeday rental of boogie board is included in the $5fee.

Miniature Golf: One of the miniature golfcourses on the island is the Bellows Mini-GolfCourse. It is lighted and open for night play.

Cost is $4 adults and children under 12. Formore information, call the Golf Shack at 259-4121.

Driving Range: Next to our Mini-Golf Courseis a driving range. Clubs and buckets of golfballs are available for rent.

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the Hawaii Marine, e-mail requests toeditor@hawaiimarine.com or call 257-8835.

Standing their groundPaul Hoffman (left), an Army infantryman, loses his balance and falls toward the victor of this joust, Richard Brady. TheJousting tournament was held Sunday, before the Full Contact Showdown fight, and was a fairly popular event at BayFestthis year. Jousting with pugil sticks became popular in the Marine Corps when it was introduced in boot camp as an eventto simulate hand-to-hand combat with a rifle.

No bullBryce Wachter, a flight equipment technician with Marine Aircraft LogisticsSquadron 24, rides the mechanical bull at BayFest on Saturday. With themechanical bull available for practice most every day of BayFest, the Bull-Riding Competition held by Marine Corps Community Services drew a largecrowd of spectators between the afternoon fighting and the main stage events.

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Who tops the Williams sibling rivalry?

(Editor’s Note: “The Bottom Line” is the Hawaii Marine’s weekly sports commentary from two sports aficionados who rarely see eye-to-eye when it comes to America’s one true obsession — sports. Chances are you’ll either agree with one of their takes or disagree with both.The Hawaii Marine welcomes your e-mails of no more than 250 words. We will print the top comment of the week from our readers.Send “Readers Strike Back” comments to editor@hawaiimarine.com. Remember, “If you don’t speak up, you won’t be heard.”)

Kristin HerrickThe Cheese

The planets aligned Saturday asVenus Williams won her thirdWimbledon championship — her firstgrand slam in nearly four years. Forher sibling, Serena, it was a differentstory.

Serena was taken out in the thirdround, to unseeded Jill Craybas. Venusswept up her sister’s dirt, wiping outCraybas in the fourth round at the AllEngland Club and going on to win thetournament against top-seededLindsay Davenport.

Things have not always been soone-sided between Venus and Serena.They have met six times in grad slamtournaments; Serena has an impressive5-1 record, losing only their firstmatchup at the 2001 U.S. Open.Serena 5, Venus 1.

Serena won one grand slam in1999, three in 2002, two in 2003 andone, so far, in 2005. Venus won two

grand slams in 2000 and 2001 and,with her weekend victory, one in 2005.Serena 7, Venus 5.

The Women’s Tennis Associationreleased new rankings July 4, whichshowed Serena moving down two slotsto number six and Venus moving upeight spots to number eight. Even withher win on the grass of Centre Court,Venus is still ranked two slots behindher little sis. Serena 2, Venus 0.

Bottom Line: While bothWilliams sisters have been constantthreats in the women’s tennis worldover the past six years, and Venuscould be ready to stage a comeback,the numbers show that Serena hasdominated the court. Maybe Serena issimply a better player or perhapsVenus folds at the thought of a littlesibling rivalry. Whatever the case,Serena has risen above the Venus hypeand created a name for herself. She’sno longer Venus’ younger sister — sheis Serena Williams.

TTHEHE BBOOTTTTOMOM LLINEINE

Sgt. Joe LindsayThe Goat

Everywhere you look some newspaper reporter iswriting about the “sibling rivalry” between Serenaand Venus Williams. It would probably be moreaccurate to classify them as partners-in-crime —providing it is a crime to be the best two female ten-nis players in the world. Never mind the worldrankings that have Serena ranked fourth and Venuseighth. These two are the best. Just ask Jill Craybas.

Craybas had the misfortune of beating Serena inthe third round at Wimbledon, only to have to faceoff against Venus in her next match. The 6–3, 7–6(7–4) loss to Craybas sent Serena home packingfrom Wimbledon earlier than any other time sinceshe first hit the grass courts there in 1998.

For her reward, Craybas had to face Venus, whodisposed of her with relative ease, 6–0, 6–2.

News agencies all over the world dubbed theelder Williams sister’s victory in “revenge” termi-nology. The Associated Press even blared the head-line; “Venus settles score for Serena with victory,”while MSNBC preferred to go with; “Venus avengesSerena …”

Give me a break. One had to go no further than

Venus herself to get the real story.“I definitely would like to do it a little bit for my

sister, but mostly for me,” said Venus in the post-match interview following the victory. Of course,reporters, like most of us, hear what they want tohear.

Sex sells, but not as much as revenge. It’s whyShakespeare still outsells Anna Nicole. So, giventhat the market seems stronger for off-the-courtdrama, whether real or imagined, than for actualathletic competition, we get what we get in theform of side stories that never really should havebeen stories in the first place. Or, even if they ratedbeing a story, get bled dry.

Venus won Wimbledon this year. Venus has alsoearned more money on the tennis court in 2005.Venus even beat her little sister in their last head-to-head match at the Nasdaq-100 Open back in March,breaking a streak of six consecutive losses to Serena,and marking the first time Venus had beaten Serenasince the 2001 U.S. Open Final.

Bottom Line: So, who is better, Serena orVenus? Serena is, but who really cares? What’simportant is that they are set to star in their owntelevision reality show to air on ABC this summer.

“Family’s first, and that’s what matters most. We realize that our love goes deeper than the tennis game.”

— Serena Williams

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Dear Bottom Line,

I’ve been out of the loop with Hawaii Marine since Ileft last year, but something told me to see if The Goatand The Professor were still at it ... or should I say, stillcommenting with blinders on, and what a surprise tosee The Professor has moved on, and replaced with aCheesehead! I can’t believe that I’m going to agreewith a cheesehead, but Kristin clearly outlines Birdie’s

accomplishment more accurately than The Goat! Winning a major tournament in any sport is a great

feat, but Birdie will require more wins, and/or top per-formances before she can be mentioned in the sameparagraph with Annika ... sorry, but Annika’s still thegolfer to beat!

Juan D. Rivera12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division

RREADERSEADERS SSTRIKETRIKE BBACKACK

“I can’t believe I’m going toagree with a cheesehead ... “ “

Cpl. Jess LevensMCRD San Diego

NEW YORK CITY — Marines,spouses and Sailors from MedicalHolding Platoon, Naval MedicalCenter, San Diego, recently took a freefour-day trip to New York City to par-ticipate in the Achilles Track Club’sHope and Possibilities Run/Walk and totake in the city.

The Marines flew from Marine CorpsAir Station Miramar, Calif., on a C-130and touched down at Stewart AirNational Guard Base, N.Y., July 1.

New York City firefighters met theMarines at the landing strip and servedas their weekend transportation. Withthe sirens of police escorts blaring, thewounded vets arrived in Manhattanand were greeted at the Soldiers’,Sailors’, Marines’ and Airmen’s Club byfirefighters, police officers, media andpassersby. The entire block was barri-caded off to prevent the flow of traffic.In the middle of the street, in the midstof all the commotion, Lance Cpl. KellyOrman, on bended knee, asked his girl-friend, Rachael Cole, to be his wife. Shesaid yes, and two days later, firefightershanded Orman a can of white spraypaint to mark his romantic spot.Orman painted two white hearts in themiddle of the street.

The Marines gathered at CentralPark early Saturday morning, joined bywounded service members from WalterReed Army Medical Center, Md., for anintroduction to the 5-mile run, tostretch out. Some selectedhand-cranked wheelchairs.

After the Central Parkmeeting, the firefighters tookthe Marines on an exclusiveGround Zero tour, where the9/11 tragedies happened in2001. The Marines spent therest of the day on a double-decker bus tour of the city andthen attended an appreciationdinner back at the hotel.

Sunday morning, theMarines rolled out of bed forthe big race. Firefighters drovethem to Central Park. Therace was open to all, andmany of the runners wereambulatory impaired or visu-ally impaired. Marines whocouldn’t walk or run used rac-ing wheelchairs.

Cpl. Nick Beberniss, whoselegs were badly wounded inIraq, rode an adult tricycle.After he finished, he saw hiswife Leslie running to the fin-ish line. He made his wayback onto the road and ranwith her the rest of the way.Doctors once told him hewould never walk again.

“I think it really motivatedmy wife,” said Beberniss.“Since my injury, she hasn’tseen me do anything likethat.”

Leslie crossed the finishline almost in tears.

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Marinevets run,walk, rollin NYC

See NYC, C-6

tor. Laboy, a native of Waimanalo, Hawaii,planned on competing in the Body Search compe-tition for several weeks before the event.

“I didn’t get to the gym quite as much as Iwanted to, to be quite honest,” said Laboy, “but Ihad a great time, and I’m glad I competed.”

The second and third place contestants were asfollows: second place female was Kuulei Vedder, 35

years old, from Waipahu, Hawaii, and third placewas Brandy Leaver, 22 years old, from Honolulu.In the men’s division were: David Baptista, 21years old, from Honolulu, placed second, andNathan Alayon, 41 years old, from Mililani,Hawaii, placed third.

“The competitors were judged on appearance,stage presence, personality, and their response toseven predetermined questions,” said Shiota.

According to Shiota, the first-place male and

female contestants each received $700 in cash, atwo-night stay at the Hawaii Naniloa Resort on theBig Island, a six-month membership at TikiTanning, a three-month membership at 24-HourFitness, and a gift certificate from RevolutionMotorsports.

“The event was a lot of fun, as always,” saidShiota, “despite not having the numbers of com-petitors as last year — the caliber of competitors isdefinitely on the rise.”

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The top three male and female competitors, from left to right: David Baptista, Kuulei Vedder, Mike Demarco, Uilani LaBoy, Brandy Leaver, and Nathan Alayon.

At the start of the fight, Byrnes attacked firstwith a powerful front kick that missed its mark,but may have succeeded by intimidating Rose,who returned with a few strikes of his own.Byrnes returned fire with a few strikes to thehead to distract Rose, as Byrnes shot for thetakedown.

“When I took him down, Ihad the side mount, and I wasgoing for the full — to poundhis face — but he gave me hisback, so I did the next bestthing,” Byrnes said.

Byrnes immediately cap-tured Rose in a rear nakedchoke, and the fight was overin less than two minutes.

“Of course I was excitedthat I won the belt, but I sawthe fight going a little differ-ently in my head,” explainedByrnes. “I really wanted toground-and-pound, so I couldtack a knockout onto myrecord, but that’s just not howit turned out. He didn’t seemlike he was ready for this fightanyway and may have beendistracted by the crowd.”

According to Byrnes, to pre-pare for his opportunity inOctober, he plans to get outand cross train a bit more withdifferent clubs around theisland.

“I’ve been working on a lotof different techniques withKolo Koka and Kaipo Kalama,and I plan on working a wholelot more on my jujitsu withBarret Yoshida, who hashelped me a lot so far.”

To warm up the crowd onSaturday, Bullspen fighterJustin Holcombe demonstrat-ed some jujitsu and full-con-tact fighting techniquesagainst Sean Bardon andMissouri State WrestlingChampion, Stephanie Lee.After the ground demonstra-tions, the gathering crowdwatched a preliminary kick-boxing match held betweenRyan Lee and Lorenzo Morenoto demonstrate the stand-upfighting techniques that maybe used in the main event.

With an MMA record of3–0, Byrnes is itching for aknockout at Super Brawl.

“So far all of my wins havebeen by way of submission,”said Byrnes. “I want to showeveryone that I am a well-rounded fighter, and I plan ondoing so at Super Brawl.”

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crew of the SS Nishida includedHarrison Chang, brothers Kaipoand Nainoa Chong, and AndrewAiu.

Prizes were awarded not only tothe winners of the race but also tothe most creative team, the team

with the funniest design and thebest overall craftsmanship.

“This race keeps getting betterand better every year,” said GuyNaito, crewmember of Da SilvaBullet. “I remember six years agowhen people were trying to racemilk cartons out here — literally!They wouldn’t make it twenty feet

into the bay before their boatwould sink to the bottom. Thesedays, the competition is gettingpretty stiff, which makes it thatmuch more fun.”

For information on how to getinvolved in the Bathtub Regatta forBayFest 2006, call MCCS Aquaticsat 254-7655.

REGATTA, From C-1BYRNES, From C-1

?Did YouKnow?What are the

symptoms of COpoisoning?

Carbon monoxide canhave different affects onpeople based on its con-centration in the air thatpeople breathe. Becauseyou can’t smell, taste orsee it, you can not tellthat CO gas is present.The health effects of COdepend on the level ofCO and length of expo-sure, as well as each indi-vidual’s health condi-tion.

The initial symptomsof CO poisoning are sim-ilar to the flu (but with-out fever). They include:

•Headache•Fatigue•Shortness of breath•Nausea•DizzinessMany people with CO

poisoning mistake theirsymptoms for the flu orare misdiagnosed whichsometimes results intragic deaths.

Because CO replacesoxygen in the blood, itcan make people feelsleepy. Or, if they areasleep, it can preventpeople from waking up.

At higher concentra-tions, people can experi-ence impaired vision andcoordination, headaches;dizziness, confusion, andnausea. In very high con-centrations, CO poison-ing can cause death.

— American Red Cross

“I needed (to see him dothat),” she said. “That was themost positive thing I’ve seen,physically, from him. Seeinghim run was overwhelming— I didn’t know whether tosmile or cry. I think I didboth.”

As the racers piled in, theymoved to a VIP tent for foodand drinks. The local USOprovided some singers whoentertained the service mem-bers with patriotic medleyswhile the racers recovered.

After a quick shower, thevets went aboard the USSIntrepid for a luncheon andawards ceremony from theAchilles Track Club. One slipover, the Marines boarded aprivately owned schooner fora water tour of New York City.

The trip ended with a visitto the Staten Island MarineCorps League to share drinksand stories with the local old-timers.

Early the next morning,the crew left the hotel andboarded the C-130 for theflight back to San Diego.

For more information onthis story and for photos, visitwww.usmc.mil.

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?Did YouKnow?Preventing Heat-Related Illness

•Dress for the heat.Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Lightcolors will reflect awaysome of the sun’s energy.It is also a good idea towear hats or to use anumbrella.

•Drink water. Carrywater or juice with youand drink continuouslyeven if you do not feelthirsty. Avoid alcoholand caffeine, whichdehydrate the body.

•Eat small meals andeat more often. Avoidfoods that are high inprotein which increasemetabolic heat.

•Avoid using salttablets unless directed todo so by a physician.

•Slow down. Avoidstrenuous activity. If youmust do strenuous activi-ty, do it during thecoolest part of the day,which is usually in themorning between 4 and7 a.m.

•Stay indoors whenpossible.

•Take regular breakswhen engaged in physi-cal activity on warmdays. Take time out tofind a cool place. If yourecognize that you, orsomeone else, is showingthe signals of a heat-related illness, stop activ-ity and find a cool place.Remember, have fun, butstay cool!

— American Red Cross

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HawaiiMM A R I N EA R I N E

Story and Photos BySgt. Joseph A. Lee

Sports Editor

The USA Boxing Hawaii Associationbrought some entertainment toBayFest on Saturday, as a few localyouths went head-to-head for threerounds of intense action inside thering.

The 127-pound weight division’smain event that evening includedfirst-time fighter Matthew Takata fromthe Palolo Boxing Club, who was upagainst Amedeo Ezzo-White Jr., a 7–5fighter from Danny’s EvolutionBoxing Club.

Takata, the stockier of the two,came into the ring ready for his firstfight against Ezzo-White, well awarethat the more experienced fighter hadsome tricks up his sleeve.

“I knew I had to take precautions,”said Takata, after the fight. “I knew alittle about Amadeo — that he hasquick hands and is a good boxer — soI wasn’t going to underestimate him atall. My coach, Joe Kim, prepared mewell.”

At the start of the fight, Ezzo-Whitequickly demonstrated his hand-speed,catching Takata with a few short jabsto back Takata up into the corner.When Takata broke free, he was able toland a few heavy throws that if betteraimed, could have taken Ezzo-Whiteto the canvas. At the final bell, Ezzo-White came out on top.

The second main event of theevening matched up two 175-poundfighters. Darius Ursua, from the PaloloBoxing Club in the red corner, andMatthew Monkewick from KawanoBoxing Club in the blue.

“When I first saw him, I was like, oh— no,” said Ursua.

Monkewick stood at least a foottaller than Ursua, which also translat-ed into a much farther reach forMonkewick, and Ursua couldn’t over-come it.

Throughout the three rounds,Monkewick bullied Ursua around thering, pinning him against the ropes onseveral occasions. Fortunately, for

Ursua, very few of Monkewick throwsactually connected with any force, butUrsua was able to get in enough of hisown to make it a good fight. At theend of the third round, though, it wasMonkewick who had his arm raised invictory.

After the main event fights, timepermitted one more fight. This was the85-pound weight class in whichJonard DeVera from the KalakauaBoxing Club faced Emmit Bolibol ofHawaii Youth Boxing Club.

Bolibol began bleeding from thenose early in the first round, but keptup a fierce fight against DeVerathroughout the match.

“During the second round, I wasjust trying to get in some points,throwing as many as I could,” admit-ted Bolibol.

According to Ed Galapia, boxingcoach at the Kalakaua Boxing Club,DeVera has been on the island forabout one year.

“Bolibol, and all these kids, are areal credit to the sport of boxing,” saidGalapia. “I’m sure that both of theboys had a great time, and it was agreat fight.”

Ding, ding, dingUSA Boxing draws BayFest crowd

Darius Ursua (left) of Palolo Boxing Club, dodges a hard right thrown by Matthew Monkewick, of Kawano Boxing Club,in the second round. Ursua was backed up onto the ropes several times during the match, where he avoided much of whatMonkewick threw.

Patrick Cullen (left), of Kalakaua Boxing Club, slugs it out with his opponent, ElmerBolibol, of Hawaii Youth Boxing Club, during the last match of the day, Saturday.

Bleeding Emmit Bolibol(left), of Hawaii YouthBoxing Club, throws a left tothe face of Jonard DeVera, inthe second round of theirfight, Saturday, at BayFest.The boxing event was spon-sored by USA Boxing, andsupported by boxing clubsfrom around the HawaiianIslands.

Jhonathan Domingo, of Kalakaua BoxingClub, takes a shot to the chin from hisopponent during his fight, Saturday, atBayFest.