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Special Edition
What AUSA is doing
for you (page 6-7)
Hawaii Chapter
Newsletter
“LANPAC and Pacific Region Meeting 8 –11 April”
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Volume V Edition 1 1 May 2013
While everyone was busy
preparing for LANPAC 2013,
Members AUSA Headquarters
along with Japan, Alaska,
Korea, and Hawaii Chapter
leadership conducted the
AUSA Pacific Region Meeting
at the Sheraton Waikiki
focusing on the needs of the
Pacific. COL(R) Larry Boethel
(Pacific Region President)
facilitated the meeting with key
leaders from AUSA Hqs. LTG
(R) Guy Swan (Vice President,
AUSA) and LTG (R) Roger
Thompson (VP for Membership
and Meetings) kept us focused
on AUSA objectives and way
ahead. Each of the Chapter
Leaders had the opportunity to present to the group recent
events and activities and what
challenges they faces where we
needed AUSA HQs support.
Pictured above are the AUSA Pacific Regional Meeting attendees: Front Row. Angela
Major (Polar Bear), Linda, Nick Charles (Japan Chapter), Larry Boethel (Pacific President), Rich Parker (Korea Chapter), Patty Barron (AUSA Family Programs), COL(R) John Davies (AUSA Regional Activities).
Back Row. Nora Ruebrook, COL(R) Ben Lukefahr, COL Ellis (Hawaii Chapter), LTG(R) Guy Swan (AUSA, VP Education), COL(R) Rundy Galles (Last Frontier), LTG(R) Roger Thompson (AUSA, VP Membership & Meetings), COL Art Tulak (HI Chapter), COL(R)George Coan (Dir, AUSA ILW), and LTC(R) Doug Adams (Hilo, HI).
Pictured above, Guest Speaker GEN(R)
Gordon R. Sullivan, President of AUSA.
On Monday night, Senior
Leaders from AUSA Hqs,
Commanders and CSMs from
the Army Pacific Region, had
the opportunity to meet with
AUSA Chapter leaders and
many of the AUSA Corporate
Members within the local
community. The event was
held at the Hale Koa Hotel (a
30 year Corporate Member of
the Hawaii Chapter). Special
thanks too go out to Linda
Keller who was the key lead in
making this event successful.
Pictured above, Jane Ferriera (VP for Corporate
Sponsorship) and Nora Ruebrook, VP for Legisla-
tive Affairs, Hawaii Chapter.
Pictured above, Larry Boethel (President, Pacific
Region), presents a streamer for hosting the
AUSA Pacific Region Meeting to Linda Keller
(AUSA Hawaii State President, and
COL(R) , Ben Lukefahr (Hawaii
Chapter President). Far right is LTG
Wiercinski, Commander, US Army
Pacific.
Pictured to the right from right to left
are COL(R) Ben Lukefahr (Hawaii
Chapter President), MG and Mrs.
Fuller, Commanding General 25th ID
(L), and Mr. Rich Parker (Korea
Chapter President..)
Inside this issue:
LANPAC and
Pacific Region
Meeting
1
Note from our
Chapter
President
3
Hawaii Polo
Event Highlights
4
Upcoming Events 12
ROTC Award
Presentations
8
Ride for the
Fallen (28 May)
11
Our Corporate
Membership
Team
15
Page 2
LANPAC 9-11 April 2013 (Hilton Hawaiian Waikiki Hotel)
LANPAC 2013 - The U.S. Army Pacific helped jump
start the inaugural 2013 Land Power in the Pacific
Symposium and Exposition Tuesday at the Sheraton
Waikiki in downtown Honolulu. Land Power in the Pa-
cific, or LANPAC, held April 9-11, brought together
representatives from more than 32 countries and high-
lights the role of land forces in the Asia-Pacific theater
during peacetime and war. Key leaders from the U.S. Pa-
cific Command and the Association of the U.S. Army's
Institute of Land Warfare teamed with U.S. Army
Pacific, or USARPAC, made this event possible. AUSA
will be back again next year in the mid April time frame.
A special thank you for all the Corporate Members who
supported the event; hosting receptions, set up floor displays and being part the phenomenal
“Tech Ten” presentations.
Key leaders from U.S. Pacific Command,
U.S. Army Pacific participated in this 3 day
event to including distinguished members
from several Foreign Country Partners.
LTG Wiercinski, picture above opens the
floor up to questions.
Pictured above are some of our most recent renewals and/or new members to the
Hawaii Chapter. From Left to right COL Frank Newton, COL Carolyn Sharpe, COL Brenda Andrews and LTC Kimberly Nash from USARPAC Hqs.
For those of you who attended,
don't forget to show your
appreciation to AUSA who
waived the $250.00 entrance
fee for Active Duty Soldiers
and Army Civilians and SIGN
UP now for AUSA! You can go
online at AUSA.org to start
your application or renew. If
you need help contact us at
[email protected]. Mahalo.
GEN(R) Gordon R. Sullivan (President of
AUSA) opens the Historical Event here in
Hawaii LANPAC 2013.
Page 3
From our Chapter President
Chapter President;
COL(R) Ben Lukefahr
Hawaii State President - Linda Keller
Chapter President - COL(R) Ben Lukefahr
1st Vice President - COL(R) Crissy Gayagas
2d Vice President - LTC(R) Don Birdseye
Chapter Secretary - COL Arthur Tulak
Chapter Treasurer - SGM (R) Ed Baumgartner
Vice President Individual Membership - MSG Baskersville
Vice President Corporate Membership - Jane Ferreira
Vice President Technology Support - Jim Muldoon
Vice President for Legislative Affairs - Nora Ruebrook
Vice President for Reserve Affairs - COL John Ellis
Vice President for Family Programs - Vacant
Vice President ROTC Affairs - Cadet Claire Yakabe
I hope you find our newsletters informative highlighting what
we are doing and how our Corporate Members are helping us
make an impact to our community.
We are almost at the end of the 2012 calendar year for AUSA
(1 Jun 12 - 30 Jun 13) and I am extremely proud of what we
have accomplished to date and what we have left in store. My
personal thanks to the Executive Committee and our
Corporate Members for being part of our passion to take care of our Soldiers,
Army Civilians, Retirees, Army Guard, Army Reserve and our Family members. We
are still looking for volunteers to serve on our Executive Committee who can
represent US Army Pacific Theater Enabling Commands, and Major Subordinate
Commands letting us know where else we can help you!
I would be remiss if I did not let you all know we are still falling short of our
membership goal of 1100 members for our Chapter. We truly need your support
to get the word out assist us in reaching this goal for the first time in over 7 years.
Again, I am humbled and honored to be your Chapter President and proud to be a
part of this great team. Looking forward to seeing you all at our local events.
Hawaii Chapter Leadership
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Army Polo Hawaii
What a great day. On behalf of the
Hawaii Chapter thank you for your
support. With the special donation of 100
tickets for the event by JN Automotive
and Cycle City we are well on our way to
donate several tables to the Army
Commemorative Birthday Ball scheduled
for 14 June 2013. Last year we donated
over $9,000.00 thanks to your generosity.
We look at matching our contribution
again this year. Tickets we sponsor
support Warrior Leader Competitors (and
their spouses), Wounded Warriors, Color
Guard members and Junior Enlisted who
otherwise may not be able to attend the
COL(R) Crissy Gayagas (AUSA Chapter, 1st
Vice President) greeted those with her special
smile to those who came out during the Polo
Event on 28 April at Mokuleia Polo Field.
event. More to
follow
coming out
soon on the Army Week
schedule of
events. Mahalo
again for
your
support!!
Page 5
Cycle City Ltd.
Special thanks to JN Automotive, Cycle City
and Dawson LLC for sponsoring on behalf of
the AUSA Hawaii Chapter our first of 3 Polo
Events this year. For those who came out we
know you had a great time. Next event
coming in June so sign up early to get your
special seat.
Page 6
What AUSA is Doing for You!
Excerpt from GEN(R) Gordon R. Sullivan:
“It appears that the extraordinary sacrifices that military personnel and their families make for our nation are not
enough. Military retirees will now be asked to pay upwards of $13 billion in additional heathcare costs over the next
five years in the form of dramatically increased TRICARE Prime annual enrollment fees, new TRICARE Standard en-
rollment fees, a new TRICARE for Life enrollment fee and pharmacy copays that will more than double, not to men-
tion that after 2016 the increases will be tied to medical inflation not the cost of living index.
This budget proposal is a “gift that keeps on giving.” While the healthcare cost increases begin now, the document
also proposes a special commission that would recommend changes in the military retirement system for future mili-
tary personnel with expedited consideration to limit debate time and without congressional amendment authority.
For a system with such an enormous impact on long-term military retention and readiness, circumventing the con-
gressional vetting process is a troublesome prospect. In this regard, AUSA and like-minded organizations must be a
part of the dialogue and process.
Further, the budget proposal goes after active duty pay! In 2015 and beyond, annual pay raises would be below the
private sector pay growth rate. AUSA has spent the last 12 years fighting to close a pay gap that had grown to 14 per-
cent due to years of sub-inflation pay increases in the 80s and 90s. Recruitment and retention suffered enormously,
and today’s retirees receive far less in retired pay than they should because of those depressed pay scales. AUSA does
not want today’s Soldiers to face that same fate.
AUSA is engaged in this fight. I have sent a letter to all 540 members of Congress urging them to reject the health
care fee increases. (link to letter) Previously, I wrote to President Obama twice, House and Senate leaders twice, and
House and Senate Army veterans explaining that the extraordinary sacrifices that military personnel and their families
make for our nation must be honored with a substantial and predictable benefits package.
We have sent a Torchbearer Alert (document ) outlining the need for Congress to protect benefits for military retir-
ees to every member of Congress and a Torchbearer Issue Paper (document ) on military retiree health care to key
staff members in each congressional office and to key professional staff members in defense-related congressional
committees. I urge you to read these documents to help familiarize yourself with arguments that rebut the concept
that military retiree benefits are “overly generous”.
Now that we have the details of the budget proposal, it is important that the Congress and the President hear from
those who are affected by their actions at the “grassroots” level – the people whose lives are dramatically affected by
changes that to some seem reasonable, but which, in reality, are shortchanging a constituency that is trained to serve
and sacrifice rather than complain.
Now is the time to speak out, and AUSA is doing so. Add your voice to ours. Let those who will decide whether to
reduce your benefits know how such action would affect you. After all, Soldiers are the essence of the Army”.
GOOD NEWS!
AUSA can be attributed for:
Turning the decision to retain Soldier Educational Benefits.
DoD Civilian Furlough reduction from 22 Days to 14 Days and delaying start date.
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2013 Resolutions being addressed by AUSA to Congress
Pay
Close the gap (military and federal civilian) Resolution 13-03, Point 1 & 13-02, Point 1
Maintain comparability in out years Resolution 13-02, Point 1
Health Care
Fully fund Wounded Warrior Initiatives Resolution 13-05, Point 6
No erosion of benefits (pharmacy, quality of care) Resolution 13-05, Paragraph 6
Increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles/pharmacy copays limited to COLA Resolution 13-04, Point 6
Increase Medicare reimbursement rates to ensure access to care Resolution 13-05, Point 7
Housing
Additional funding (build new and repair existing) Resolution 13-01, Point 1
Innovative programs (Maintain public/private partnership funding) Resolution 13-01, Point 10
Families
Fully fund Army Family initiatives/programs Resolution 13-01, Paragraph 3
Expand spousal and family member education and employment opportunities Resolution 13-01, Point 9
Retiree
Retain current retirement system Resolution 13-04, Point 1
Full concurrent receipt for all disabled retirees Resolution 13-04, Point 4
Reduce Reserve Component retirement age from 60 to 55 Resolution 13-04, Point 7
Sustain the Army
Maintain and fund operational active duty end strength of 650,000 Resolution 13-07, Point 3 & Para-
graph 4
Ensure Reserve Component end strength of ARNG 360,000, USAR 215,000 Resolution 13-07, Point 3
Maintain assured access to the Reserve Component Resolution 13-08, Paragraph 3 & Resolution 13-
08, Point 10
Fully resourced recruiting and retention Resolution 13-07, Point 12 & Resolution 13-08, Point 4
Fill 100% of ARNG and USAR full-time manning positions Resolution 13-07, Point 9
Readiness
Defense spending –Army share at least 28% Resolution 13-07, Point 1
Spare parts – no shortages Resolution 13-07, Point 11
Facilities/Utilities – fully funded and energy efficient Resolution 13-07, Point 16
Operations & Maintenance funds for all missions of AC &RC Resolution 13-07, Point 10
Full Spectrum Training dollars (Soldier, unit & Army civilian) Resolution 13-07, Paragraph 13
Transformation & Modernization of the Force
Fully fund resetting of the Current Force Resolution 13-09, Point 1
Fully fund Network, Army Ground Combat Vehicle, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle & Aviation modernization
Resolution 14-16
Increase funding for research and development Resolution 13-15, Point 1
Page 8
Support to ROTC
COL(R) Ben Lukefahr (Hawaii Chapter President)
presents the Association of the United States Army Award to Cadet Corporal Anderson on 26 April at the
University of Hawaii ROTC awards ceremony.
COL(R) Ben Lukefahr (Hawaii Chapter President)
presents the Association of the United States Army Award to Cadet SFC Fisher on 26 April at the
University of Hawaii ROTC awards ceremony.
LTC (Ret) Doug Adams (Exec VP for Big Island Affairs, Hawaii
Chapter) presents the Association of the United States Army Award to Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jordan Busque, Kealakehe High
School (Kailua-Kona), April 26, 2013.
Lieutenant General Wiercinski takes his photo with proud cadets from
Punahou High School during the LANPAC Symposium and Exposition.
COL Piper, USARPAC , presents the Association of the United
States Army Award to Cadet Sergeant Raymond Cheng at
Kaimuki High School on
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Upcoming Schedule for JROTC Medal Presentations
May 1 (Wednesday) McKinley 1039 South King St. Honolulu, Oahu. 1800 hrs School Auditorium
Jane Ferreira, AUSA Chapter
Mililani 95-1200 Meheula Parkway, Mililani , Oahu 96789
Thomas D. Farrell
May 2 (Thursday) Kapolei 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei, Oahu 96707. 1800 hrs, School Cafeteria
COL (R) Lukefahr, President AUSA Hawaii Chapter
Leilehua 1515 California Ave., Wahiawa, Oahu 96786. 1800 hrs, School Cafeteria
COL Tulak, USARPAC
May 4 (Saturday) Aiea 98-1276 Ulune St., Aiea, Oahu 96701. 1800 hrs, School Cafeteria
COL Ellis, 9th MSC
May 7 (Tuesday) Farrington 1564 North King St., Kalihi, Oahu 96817. 1700 hrs School Gym
SFC Decastro
May 8 (Wednesday) Punahou, 1601 Punahou St., Makiki, Oahu 96822. 1730 hrs, Alexander Field
COL Peterson, USARPAC
May 9 (Thursday) Waianae 85-251 Farrington Hwy., Waianae, Oahu 96792. 1730 hrs
COL (R) Lukefahr, President AUSA Hawaii Chapter
May 10 (Friday) Nanakuli, 89-980 Nanakuli Ave., Nanakuli, Oahu 96792. 1800 hrs, School Cafeteria
LTC Titus, 225 BSB ID
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Upcoming Schedule for JROTC Medal Presentations
May 11 (Saturday) Kailua AFJROTC, 1730 hrs, Klip-per Club, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Oahu.
COL Tulak, USARPAC
Hilo 556 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, Hawaii 96720. 0930 hrs, School Pavilion.
LTC (Ret) Doug Adams
May 11 Konawaena 81-1043 Ko-nawaena School Rd., Kealake-kua, Hawaii 96750. 1800 hrs, School Cafeteria.
LTC (Ret) Doug Adams
May 16 (Thursday) Campbell NJROTC, 91-980 North Rd., Ewa Beach, Oahu 96706. 1730 hrs, School Cafeteria.
COL Tulak, USARPAC. SPP: 2-14th CAV, 2d BCT, 25th Inf. Div.
A BIG MAHALO TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS FROM
THE HAWAII CHAPTER FOR MAKING THIS A SUCCESS
FOR OUR LOCAL SCHOOLS.
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Support to our Fallen Heroes
23 May - Ride for the Fallen.
Join 8th TSC for a great event. Start at Wheeler Gulch and finish up at
Cycle City for Food and Beverages.
Sign up with AUSA if you have not done so already! All E-4 and Below
will receive free 1 Year AUSA annual membership.
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Upcoming Chapter Events
May 10 - Bowling with Wounded Warriors (Fort Shafter) (1330-
1500)
May 23 - Ride for the Fallen (0730-1700) and General Membership
Drive (Cycle City)
May 28 - Executive Committee Meeting, Mulligan's, (1700-1800)
Army Birthday Week
Jun 12 - Golf Event (Leilehua Golf Course) More to follow.
Jun 14 - Army Commemoration Ball and General Membership
Drive
Jun 15 - Army Polo Match (Army vs. Navy) (Tentative)
Jun (TBD) - Corporate Recognition and General Membership
Luncheon
Jun 25 - Executive Committee Meeting, Mulligan's, (1700-1800)
Tuesday, 9 April 2013
Special Thanks to our News Corporate Members !!
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Special Thanks to our News Corporate Members !! Special Thanks to our New Corporate Members !!
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PO BOX 26 Kunia, Hawaii 96759
Visit our website at:
http://www.ausa.org/sites/
chapters/HawaiiChapter
Our Corporate Members Continue to grow both in Num-
bers and with their Generous Donations: Please take time
to thank them and support their business.
HAWAII CHAPTER AUSA
THANKS AGAIN TO OUR CORPORATE MEMBERS
WANT TO BECOME A
CORPORATE MEMBER?
Contact COL(R) Crissy Gayagas
Or Jane Ferreira at:
BECOME A NEW
INDIVIDUAL MEMBER
OR RENEW YOUR
CURRENT MEMBERSHIP
Contact us at [email protected]
Or online at http://
www.ausa.org/membership/
individual/Pages/default.aspx
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