MCBH welcomes LavaDogs back from IraqStory and Photos byLance Cpl. Regina A.RuisiCombat Correspondent

Marines from 1st Battalion,3rd Marine Regiment’s mainbody returned to MarineCorps Base Hawaii Oct. 18through 20 at Hangar 105.

The Marines were wel-comed home from theirseven-month Iraq deploymentby family members andfriends who were smiling andcrying tears of happiness tosee them.

“You really turn off theemotions as best you canwhen they’re gone,” saidVictoria Vorce, who was wait-ing at the hangar Oct. 19 forher husband. “The emotionsare back on, and I’m so happy.I’m glad they’re back. Myhouse has been really emptywithout my husband and hisfriends over.”

The battalion had a success-ful deployment, and broughthome all the Marines andSailors they left with, said Maj.Jeffery Holt, executive officer,1/3.

“We’re very fortunate to bebringing home all ourdeployed service members,”Holt said. “I’m very proud ofall my Marines. They deserveall the success enjoyed by thebattalion because they madethis deployment happen. Itwas another good deploymentfor 1/3.”

The unit’s Key Volunteers’Network, Marine CorpsCommunity Services and thebattalion’s family liaison offi-cer helped coordinate thehomecoming.

“We’ve been making surethe hangar was ready for theirhomecoming,” said GunnerySgt. Ronald Jones, family liai-son officer, 1/3. “We wantedto make sure they had a realwelcome home. The Marines

needed to know that theirdeployment wasn’t for noth-ing. We wanted to show that

we care about our returningwarriors. I just want to say tothem ‘welcome home and

thanks for you’re support.’”

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Motor transportation Marines from 1st Battalion, 12th MarineRegiment, Task Force Military Police, inspect a Cougar model MineResistant Ambush Protected vehicle prior to sending it out on patrol,Sept. 22. The Marines check under the hood to ensure the fluids areat proper levels.

Marines from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, arrived at Hangar 105 Friday. The Marines returnedfrom a seven-month deployment to Iraq, and were welcomed at the hangar by fellow service members,family and friends.

Motor-T section‘driving force’behind TFMP 1/12Story and Photos by Cpl. Ryan R. Jackson2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (FWD)

AL ASAD, Iraq — First Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment,Task Force Military Police’s, motor transportation Marinesensure convoys keep rolling.

The motor transportation section provides support tothe battalion’s four batteries located throughout Anbarprovince. Although most of their support is given to theHeadquarters and Battery G motor pools, located on alAsad, they also support Battery C and K tactical vehicleswhen their missions bring them to the area.

“We support not only the vehicles that are here, but thePolice Transition Teams and Convoy Security Teams fromout there,” said Sgt. Carlous Perry, the battalion mechanicsshop chief.

Sea Stallion hits 10,000hours, still has some life leftStory and Photo byCpl. Zachary Dyer2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (FWD)

AL ASAD, Iraq — A Marine Corps heavy liftsquadron with an already rich legacy hasadded a notch to its belt with another his-toric achievement.

Aircraft 23, a CH-53D “Sea Stallion” flownby the Marines of Marine Heavy HelicopterSquadron 362, is the first aircraft of its typein the Corps to reach 10,000 flight hours.

“I think this is a phenomenal landmark,”said Lt. Col. Brian Cavanaugh, the command-ing officer of HMH-362. “It’s the first aircraftto do it. We also have the first (CH-53D)delivered to the Marine Corps back in 1969.That aircraft is right behind it, but Aircraft 23was the first to hit 10,000 hours in the wholeMarine Corps, and its one of our best flyers.”

Aircraft 23 hit the historic benchmarkSeptember 25. For the crew piloting theplane, being a part of the benchmark flightheld a special significance. The aircraft com-mander during the mission, Maj. Duane Vila,has a long history with Aircraft 23.

“In 1993, when I was a crew chief, that was

my first airplane in HMH-463, and it’s myplane out here as a pilot,” explained Vila, anOrange, Calif., native. “I think it’s awesome.There are two planes you remember, yourfirst and your last.”

“And it’s the best plane in the squadron,”added Vila with a smile.

The reason for the helicopter lasting aslong as it has is the Marines that have main-tained it through the years, according to Vila.

“I think it’s a testament to the hard workthat these Marines do,” said Vila. “It’s obvi-ous, even with the operational tempo outhere, these Marines aren’t letting up. This air-plane hasn’t been getting any younger, it justgoes to show how dedicated they are to get-ting it to 10,000 hours without a hiccup andpressing on with the mission.”

The “Ugly Angels” have been busy duringtheir deployment. The operational tempothey are experiencing far exceeds what theywould normally fly back in the states, accord-ing to Cpl. Josh Groh, a crew chief on therecord-setting flight.

“The squadron aims for about 2,000 hours

Pfc. Alesha R. Guard

Marines and Sailors stand in formation with the flag at half-mast at the Commanding Officer'sColors Ceremony, Friday. The American flag was lowered in honor of Adm. William J. Crowe, Jr.Crowe was the former Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff under Presidents Ronald Reagan andGeorge H.W. Bush, and the Ambassador to the United Kingdom under President Bill Clinton.Colonel Mark A. Dungan, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, commended Crowe onhis contribution to the military and American people. Crowe died Oct. 18.

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Day — Isolated showers. Partly cloudy,with a high near 85. East wind around 16mph. Chance of precipitation is 20 per-cent.

Night — Scattered showers. Partlycloudy, with a low around 73. East windaround 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is30 percent.

High — 85

Low — 73

Day — Scattered showers. Partlycloudy, with a high near 85. East windaround 15 mph. Chance of precipitationis 30 percent.

Night — Scattered showers. Partlycloudy, with a low around 73. East windaround 16 mph. Chance of precipitationis 30 percent.

High — 85

Low — 73

Day — Scattered showers. Mostlycloudy, with a high near 82. East windaround 15 mph. Chance of precipitationis 30 percent.

Night — Scattered showers. Partlycloudy, with a low around 73. East windaround 16 mph. Chance of precipitationis 30 percent.

High — 82

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2007 Hawaii Marine Corps OfficersBirthday Ball

Tickets for the 2007 Hawaii Marine CorpsOfficers Birthday Ball are now on sale. This year'sball, celebrating the 232nd anniversary of thefounding of the Corps, is Nov. 10 at the HiltonHawaiian Village's Coral Ballroom in Waikiki, withcocktails starting a 5 p.m. and the uniform pag-eant and cake-cutting ceremony starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $75 and may be purchased from unitrepresentatives.

For more information, go to U.S. Marine CorpsForces, Pacific, home page athttps://www.mfp.usmc.mil.

Give Blood, Support Life

The Officers' Spouses Club is hosting a blooddrive to support Tripler Army Medical CenterWednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the chapelhere.

For more information, call Tricia Hannigan at284-5338.

Road Closure on Base

Manning Road will close between 8:30 a.m. and3:30 p.m. from Nov. 7 to 21, and Lawrence Roadwill close Nov. 12 to 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Please plan your routes accordingly and allowadditional time to get to your destination. Detoursigns will facilitate access to Klipper Villas, SNCOClub and Klipper Golf Course.

Civil War Expert to Hold Discussion

Renowned civil war historian and HistoryChannel featured guest Ed Bears is holding around table dinner and discussion at the Hale KoaHotel Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. The topic is the Battle ofFranklin, Tenn., "Five Tragic Hours." The event isopen to the public and costs $28, which includesdinner.

For more information or to make reservations,call Damian Paul at 261-8663 or e-mail damian-paul@hawaii.rr.com.

Marines Needed for Recruiter Assistance

Want an opportunity to earn promotion pointsand spend up to 30 days at home without takingleave? Fourth Marine Corps District is looking formotivated Marines to serve as recruiter assistants.

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Public can file traffic complaints onlineStory and Photo byChristine CabaloPhotojournalist

Anyone who sees traffic violations can now filecomplaints online for drivers working or livinghere.

Witnesses may file traffic complaints withthe Military Police Department for violationsthey see anywhere in Hawaii. The online com-plaint form can be e-mailed directly to the desksergeant or printed out to hand in.

“Once the desk sergeant gets the complaintwe’ll review it to determine validity,” said Capt.Rebecca Furman, operations officer, MPD. “Ifthe complaint is grounds for a citation, the per-son filing the citation must appear in trafficcourt.”

The operations officer said as long as driversfollow the laws of where they’re driving theycan’t be cited. Those using their cell phoneswhile driving off base are not subject to a cita-tion.

People may file complaints for loud music,drunk driving, illegal parking, speeding, recklessdriving and driving without a seat belt.Complaints that aren’t citable offenses may stillbe forwarded to unit leaders so they may coun-sel their service members, Furman said. Serioustraffic incidents, such as car accidents or a hit-and-run should be phoned directly to emer-gency workers.

Furman said no one has filed a complaintusing the new online form so far, however the

new format is meant tomake it easier for every-one to use. Company1st Sgt. Angelo Scott,Company A, 3rd RadioBattalion, said he’s filedcomplaints regardingdrivers illegally parkingaround the base.

“My advice forthose filing complaintsis to get as much infor-mation as possible,”Scott said. “If no one isin the car, you mighttry to wait until theindividual comes back.You may get moreinformation from them, like what unit they’rewith. If there’s no one with the vehicle, it’s agood idea to get the DoD decal number so thepolice can make a positive identification.”

Any complaint should contain as manydetails as possible to help MPs, Furman said.After making a complaint, Scott said he had torecall where a driver parked so the proper cita-tion was made. The Marine said a brief from thetraffic court bailiff helped him navigate the sys-tem before it went online.

“He explained where we fall in the process,”the first sergeant said. “Most people think whenyou file the form, the ticket is automaticallygiven. They may not realize those who file acomplaint need to appear in traffic court.”

Scott appears in court next week to describethe details in one of his complaints.

The first sergeant said he hopes as manyMarines as possible take part in the new system.

Furman said the online format makes theprocess less of a mystery for people who want tofile a complaint.

“Anybody can take responsibility for theircommunity,” Furman said. “I’m a big believerin community policing. I like enabling peopleas citizens to do something for everyone’s safe-ty.”

To file a possible traffic citation, log on tohttp://www.mcbh .usmc.mil and choose theThird-Party Traffic Violation Reporting Formlink under Focus Areas.

Help keep Hawaii’s beaches clean, safeKen GriffinManaging Editor

Beach partying Marines beware:alcohol, bon fires, camping anddriving on the beach in state-owned areas such as parks andrecreational areas is illegal, andviolators will be prosecuted.

In addition to facing arrest,citations and property seizure bylaw enforcement officials,Marines could also be subject todisciplinary actions under theUniform Code of Military Justice.

The Kaena Point State Park(Mokuleia) area on the NorthShore is a problem area, butoffenses are rampant throughoutOahu, according to Thomas M.

Tanaka, conservation andresources enforcement officer,Hawaii Department of LandNatural Resources.

“The beaches … are amongthe most pristine and beautiful ofall beaches on Oahu, and they arehighly valued by the residentsand visitors,” Tanaka said. “Yoursupport and command emphasiswill ensure that the natural beau-ty will flourish for the presentand future generations of every-one.”

Tanaka said it’s not uncom-mon for law enforcement offi-cials to seize kegs of beer or tocite Marines with burning pal-lets and open fires on thebeach, both of which are illegal

and unacceptable.Marines and Sailors stationed

aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaiishould be aware that base leadersare aware of the state’s concern.

“Leadership must be knowl-edgeable of local laws and regula-tions and include this informa-tion when mentoring theirMarines and Sailors during libertybriefs,” said Sgt. Maj. Daniel J.Fierle, base sergeant major,MCBH. “Also, leadership musthold those who violate these lawsand regulations accountable fortheir actions.”

Hawaii’s strict environmentalprotection laws are apparent toevery Marine the moment theyboard their plane to fly here. The

state ensures everyone fills outagricultural declaration forms,and issues affecting the environ-ment are prominent on the baseand in the community.

“All Marines are at least awarethere are environmental con-cerns on the island,” Fierle con-tinued. “It is every Marine andSailor’s responsibility to becomeaware of the laws in the area theyare stationed. Ignorance is noexcuse, so everyone shouldexpect to be held accountable.”

For more information aboutprotecting Hawaii’s beaches andland, visit the Department ofLand and Natural Resources athttp://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dcre.html.

Witnesses to traffic violations may now upload their third-party com-plaints online for cars driving anywhere in Hawaii. Those who file mustappear in traffic court if their complaints warrant citations to a driver.

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Story and Photos byLance Cpl. Regina A. RuisiCombat Correspondent

Aircraft, vehicles and support equipment aroundMarine Corps Base Hawaii couldn’t function withoutthe help of Base Fuels.

“We’re critical to everything that happens on thebase,” said Chief Petty Officer Richard Decker, leadchief petty officer, base fuels, Headquarters Battalion.“We directly support other missions around base.Without fuel, planes can’t go anywhere, Marinesdon’t go anywhere and all their equipment doesn’t goanywhere.”

Base Fuels provides two different types of jet fuel,gasoline, diesel and petroleum gases for differentvehicles and aircraft. On a normal day, they delivermore than 50 thousand gallons of jet fuel, 800 gallonsof gasoline to the government vehicle gas station and300 gallons of diesel fuel.

Fuels specialists issue fuel to transient andsquadron aircraft, government vehicles, and vehiclesat waterfront operations. The base supports morethan 2.5 million gallons of jet fuel, 2,000 gallons ofautomotive and diesel gas, and 1,000 gallons ofpropane.

Specialists aren’t only responsible for the deliveryof fuel. Base fuels is responsible for testing samples of

fuel for impurities before sending it to the flight lineor units around base. Fuel specialists test sampleschemically and visually to ensure the integrity of thefuel.

“We take a visual sample to see if there’s water inthe fuel,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Macias,lead petty officer, base fuels, HQBN. “No water shouldbe in the fuel, so if there is, we can see that the sys-tem isn’t working, and the filters need to be replaced.There are a lot of chances of water being in the fuelbecause of the hot and humid weather in Hawaii.”

Fuels specialists test fuels for water, flashpoint, fuelsystem icing inhibitor and sediment. Flashpoint is thetemperature at which fuel ignites and is different forthe various types of fuels. Fuel system icing inhibitor,FSII, is an additive to jet fuel that prohibits ice fromforming in the fuel.

“Fuel comes from the ground, so it still has con-taminates in it,” Macias said. “It goes through a lot offiltering before it makes its way into aircraft and vehi-cles.”

The job of a base fuels specialist is never ending.Aircraft demand thousands of gallons of fuel daily,and it’s up to base fuels to transport and fuel aircraftand vehicles.

“We have to provide fuel constantly,” Decker said.“It’s good to know that you’re job is critical to themission of the base, and the Marine Corps.”

Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Macias, right, holds a hose while Cpl. Rober Rakentine wraps it up after filling a truck with fuel Wednesday. Gamez, left, documents how much fuel is in the tank before deliveringit to aircraft.

Rakentine connects a hose from the truck to the fuel tanks on the flight linel.

Sergeant Milton Gamez, base fuels noncommissioned officer, writesdown the amounts and levels of fuels loaded into a vehicle for useon an aircraft. Corporal Robert Rakentine, fuels specialist, base fuels, Headquarters Battalion, fills a truck with jet fuel on the flight line.

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Corps, Country honor fallen MarinesKen GriffinManaging Editor

The Marine Corps suffered agreat loss 24 years agoTuesday, losing 220 Marinesand 18 Sailors to a terroristattack in Beirut, Lebanon.

The Marines were part ofan international peacekeep-ing force, there to act as a“U.S. presence” in Lebanonduring a civil war and thesubsequent invasion by Israel.Battalion Landing Team 1stBattalion, 8th Marines hadarrived on the U.S.S. Iwo Jimaand was there to provide thatpresence as guests of theLebanese Government.

At about 6:20 a.m. Oct. 23,1983, a yellow truck accelerat-ed into the Marines’ barracksat the Beirut National Airport.A suicide bomber in the truckdetonated a massive bomb asthe truck collided with thebarracks, bringing the build-ing down into a pile of rub-ble.

The attack, perpetrated byIslamic fundamentalists, wasthe worst single-day deathtoll for the Marine Corpssince the Battle of Iwo Jimaduring World War II.

A week later, then-Commandant of the MarineCorps Gen. Paul X. Kelley,briefed the Senate ArmedServices Committee regardingthe attack.

“For the past week we havebeen groping at straws – ask-ing ourselves the agonizingquestions as to how this couldhappen,” Kelley said. “For allof us, it has been a week fullof haunting speculation.”

As speculation turned tofact, the terrorist group“Islamic Jihad” took responsi-bility for the bombing.Historian and author Magnus

Ranstorp, who wrote “Hizb’Allahin Lebanon,” is one of manyscholars contending “IslamicJihad” was really Hezbollah.

Hezbollah, Arabic for“party of God,” is a Shiitemilitant group based inLebanon and follows Iranianreligious doctrine. The groupalso receives millions of dol-lars in funding from Iranevery year, which is one ofmany reasons the U.S. con-siders Iran a state sponsor ofterrorism.

Last month, a U.S. federaljudge ruled Iran was toblame for the incident, andordered Iran to pay $2.65 bil-lion to survivors of the eventand victims’ families.

Notably, the U.S.S. IwoJima had to return to thearea again last year.Hezbollah, still causingunrest in Lebanon, had pro-voked Israel into war July 12,2006. Marines from the 24thMarine Expeditionary Unitconducted a Non-combatantEvacuation Operation tomove U.S. citizens to safetyduring the conflict.

“The threat level washigh,” said Gunnery Sgt.Demetrio J. Espinosa, whoserved as the 24th MEU pub-lic affairs chief. “We knewwe were going into a combatzone where we weren’texpected to fight and mightbe trapped between twogroups. So, our main con-cern was the safety of ourMarines and the Americancitizens we were there tohelp.”

Although there were par-allels to the situation in1983, Espinosa explainedthings were completely dif-ferent this time.

“We knew we wouldn’t bethere long – we were there to

evacuate the American citi-zens and move on … basical-ly a short but difficult mis-sion there rather than anextended presence in thecountry like in 1983,” hesaid.

As Marines, friends andfamily members honor andremember their fallen andinjured heroes this week, theMarine Corps as an organiza-tion continues to face thethreat of Islamic extremismand other terrorists aroundthe globe.

“There will always be athreat to Marines,” saidEspinosa. “It could be inLebanon, Iraq, Afghanistanor even here at home. Thebest way to honor the vic-tims of the barracks attack inLebanon is of course to neverforget, and to be vigilantwherever you may be.”

To learn more about theattack on the Marine barracksin Lebanon and annualremembrance ceremonies,visit http://www.beirut-memori-al.org.

Once haven for insurgents, rural Iraqi town recoversStory and Photos by Sgt. Stephen M. DeBoardRegimental Combat Team 6

ZAIDON, Iraq — While Fallujah and Ramadi are the shin-ing jewels of the combined efforts of Coalition and IraqiSecurity Forces in Anbar province, there still remain smallertowns whose progress is less developed.

One such town is Zaidon. Located just a few miles south-east of Fallujah, the sheiks of Zaidon only appointed the firstmayor in mid-October. In one of the few markets aroundtown, U.S. and Iraqi forces discovered more than a dozenimprovised explosive devices in one day, just a few monthsago. Coalition Forces only came around to conduct raids.

Today, however, Zaidon is starting to come around. Thechief of police was appointed as mayor by a council ofsheiks, the traditional method of choosing municipal leader-ship. On Oct. 22, Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion,3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, workedhand in hand with Iraqi Police to deliver food and schoolsupplies to area markets and schools.

“The main objective of this was to get a partnershipbetween the new mayor and Coalition Forces,” said GunnerySgt. Dennis A. Rogers, a liaison between Marines and Iraqis.“This used to be one of the worst areas west of Baghdad, but[2nd Bn., 7th Marines] did a good job establishing IPs andProvincial Security Forces. We’re building on that success.”

That success has come in the form of freedom of move-ment through the farmlands that mark the area, which hugsa thumb-shaped stretch of the Euphrates River. The freshlytilled soil, green grass and palm groves provide a healthycontrast to the expanses of brownish-gray sand so fine someMarines call it moon dust. Cows, sheep and horses grazebeside houses and along roads. Most families grow enoughfood to feed themselves and sell a little extra at market, saidMamdu abd al-Kareem, son of Sheik Kareem, the head of theZobai tribe.

The food delivered by seven-ton trucks here containedstaples such as lentils, rice and beans. They also containedother essentials such as diapers. There were also school sup-plies like book bags, pens and pencils. For the vast majorityof families, the supplies were a welcome relief on theirfinancial strain. For some, however, it was a tough pill toswallow, said Kareem. Some men find it a point of pride tobe the sole breadwinner of their families, even if the incomethey generate is barely enough to keep food in their chil-dren’s bellies.

For Capt. John Allsup, commanding officer, India Co., itis an acceptable trade. The supply runs also served to takethe new mayor around the city centers, introducing him tothe locals.

“The food bags are a gesture of goodwill at the end ofRamadan,” Allsup said. “We’re [also] letting the people knowthere’s a new mayor in the area.”

It is the end of the Muslim holy month Ramadan thatbrings children back to school, but there could be no classeswithout teachers. While Anbar province became more vio-lent, teachers abdicated their classrooms to insurgents, whoused schools as staging points and safe houses, Allsup said.The flight of teachers led to more students being home-schooled. In this heavily agricultural area, studies often gave

way, for children oldenough, to chores or work-ing at the market.

As peace returned toZaidon, so did the teachers.Right behind the teacherswere students. Now, schoolsare packed with schoolchild-ren dressed in vivid oranges,reds and blues, singing songsto help them learn how tospell. Because of the renewedpartnership between IPs andCoalition Forces in the area,Allsup said, some sense ofnormalcy has returned toZaidon.

“The relationship betweenus and the IPs is absolutelycritical. Iraqi PoliceLieutenant Col. Ishamelestablished the IPs, and theyhave made it possible for thekids to come back to schoolafter four years,” Allsup said.

While there is still progress to be made, the tone is dis-tinctly hopeful. The task of firmly tying in the local Zaidongovernment to the district government in Fallujah and theprovincial government in Ramadi is crucial to solidifying

the gains made in the region. Though much work remains in Zaidon and other small

towns like it, the combined efforts and dedication of IraqiPolice and Coalition Forces help move toward a brighterfuture for Zaidon’s residents.

Friends and family members gathered after the Beirut Memorial Ceremony held at the Lejeune MemorialGardens Oct. 23, 2006, to remember the 241 Marines, Sailors and soldiers who lost their lives duringterrorist bombing 23 years ago.

A Marine from the 24th MarineExpeditionary Unit assists anAmerican baby as she preparesto depart the American Embassyin Beirut, Lebanon, July 21,2006.

Cpl. Jeffrey A. Cosola

Lance Cpl. Patrick M. Fleischman

A Marine with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, offloads food bags from a seven-ton truck at aZaidon, Iraq, market Oct. 22.

Children mass in the doorway of their Zaidon, Iraq, classroom Oct. 22 after receiving school suppliesfrom Iraqi Police and Marines from India Co., 3/3, RCT-6. The supply run helped schoolchildren by pro-viding much-needed pens, pencils and bookbags, and introduced the city's new mayor, Iraqi Police Lt.Col. Ishmael, to the people.

Story and Photos byLance Cpl. Regina A. RuisiCombat Correspondent

Marine Corps Base Hawaii has alittle known secret hiding pastthe fight line. It’s a place wheresubzero temperatures are thenorm, and a mistake could meanserious repercussions for the base.

Marine Aviation LogisticsSquadron 24 has a cryogenics sec-tion. Contrary to popular belief,cryogenics isn’t just about freez-ing people for the sake of science.

Cryogenics deals with liquidand gas oxygen and nitrogen, aswell as compressed gases, usedaround base.

“We support the whole base,”said Sgt. Oscar Chavez, cryogen-ics staff noncommissioned officerin charge. “We support medical,reconnaissance, aircraft, even theNavy SEALs at Pearl Harbor.”

The section has specializedequipment for analyzing oxygen.It’s the only machine of its kindon Oahu, so civilian and militarypersonnel use it. They also pro-vide oxygen to aircraft pilots tobreathe, and nitrogen for aircrafthydraulic systems.

“We’re pretty important for thebase,” Chavez said. “If we godown, nobody flies. We’ve beenpretty busy recently with sup-porting the aircraft for the airshow.”

Even without the added pres-sure from the “Blues on the Bay”air show, the section’s six

Marines’ average duties are any-thing but lax. The Marines areresponsible for servicing andmaintaining their support equip-ment, as well as equipment onthe flight line.

“We have to test the equip-ment for integrity often so itdoesn’t blow up,” Chavez said.

Outside of the cryogenicsbuilding is a fenced area thathosts two large liquid oxygen andliquid nitrogen tanks. TheMarines have to wear special pro-tective gear to protect their skinagainst the liquids’ subzero tem-peratures, which instantly turn togas when exposed to the highertemperatures of the air.

The Marines go through exten-sive training to work as cryogen-ics equipment operators andmaintainers. A four-month coursein North Carolina teaches servicemembers around the militaryabout their gear, electricity and alot of math.

“The school isn’t too bad,”Chavez said. “You have to payattention, but that’s importantfor this job.”

The cryogenics technicians areused to being asked what they dofor their job, even if they freezepeople, but they say they’reproud of the work they do andlike the variety of tasks.

“We never have the same daytwice,” Chavez said. “One day wecould be servicing something,and the next we’re working withthe SEALs or the Blue Angels. It’s

a broad field. Cryogenics is usedin everything from shuttles toplanes, from liquid nitrogenfreezing a wart at medical to cryo-genics liquid freezing people.”

Safety hazards can be a bigissue at cryogenics, so the

Marines pay special attention towho’s allowed around the equip-ment and proper safety gear is amust.

“With oxygen there’s the dan-ger of it exploding,” Chavez said.“It’s highly combustible. Liquid

oxygen expands, so it can also bedangerous. Nitrogen is –371degrees, so it’s extremely cold.Then we have cryogenics liquid,which can freeze your hand solidin a matter of seconds. Safety isparamount around here.”

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • A-5

MALS-24 operates‘coolest’ place here

Lance Cpl. Robert Newborg, left, and Pvt. Marco Mendez-Castro, cryogenics technicians, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron24 Cryogenics, use liquid nitrogen to freeze an orange Oct. 18. The demonstration exhibited the freezing power of liquid nitro-gen, which comes out of holding tanks at -371 degrees.

Cryogenics technicians used liquid nitrogen to demonstrate its freezing capabilitieson an orange. Technicians wear safety gear like cold weather suits, boot covers,gloves and face protectors to protect their skin from the subzero temperatures ofliquid nitrogen.

The motor transportation section does second-echelonmaintenance, which means repairing or replacing smallparts like wipers, ball joints or even armor. They also dolimited third-echelon maintenance like troubleshootingengines and transmissions.

“I have guys with third and fourth echelon experience,Marines that have air conditioning qualifications and guyswith welding experience,” said Perry, a West Point, Miss.,native. “Everyone in my shop is well rounded. We sendmechanics out on CST and PTT missions and I don’t worryabout them because of their experience.”

Between second and third echelon maintenance anddoing either preventative or corrective maintenance, themotor transportation section works on approximately 25vehicles a week. As vehicles from CST or PTT teams roll in,they act as a sort of Jiffy Lube, ensuring all the basics arecovered like proper liquid levels, tire pressure and anysmall maintenance issues.

The motor transportation section maintains many typesof Marine tactical vehicles – Medium Tactical VehicleReplacement, or seven tons, M1114 Humvees and MineResistant Ambush-Protected vehicles.

“These trucks are run for long hours; we’re talking run-ning straight for two to three days,” Perry explained. “So,we make sure the maintenance, like the fluid levels andthe mechanics are good to go before they go out on theroad. If anything happens after we have signed off onthem it’s our fault, so we have to make sure they are at 100percent before they go out on the road.”

To maintain the vehicles, the section has to maintainstockpiles of parts and tools to work on the vehicles withas well.

“When we got here we didn’t have a lot of parts forthese trucks, so we had to order them and give them timeto get here,” Perry said. “A lot of our success came fromknowing other people and depending on other shops,including Army units. You have to be friendly with peopleand help each other out. I don’t think anyone that comesout here could be successful without their counterparts inother units.”

The Marine Corps’ latest battle wagon, the MineResistant Ambush-Protected vehicles, began trickling intoTFMP’s motor pool in July and come in steady waves eversince. The MRAPs are primarily for convoy security mis-sions, detainee runs and also serve as command and con-trol vehicles. Because of better survivability, MRAPs arebecoming more important.

“The MRAPs are going to the combat logistics battal-ions, regimental combat teams and explosive ordnancedisposal, units that are supporting the combat missionsand route clearance,” said Master Sgt. Christopher Scott,the battalion truck master. “They are trying to replace theM1114 with the MRAPs so eventually everyone will havethem.”

The training and licensing for tactical vehicles is alsodone through the motor transportation section. Duringthe deployment, 210 Marines throughout TFMP havereceived new vehicle licenses, 55 of which were for MRAPs.

For this section, the biggest challenges throughout thedeployment have been maintaining the suspension onHumvees followed by ensuring the air conditioning worksin all the vehicles to stave off the heat of Iraq. The suspen-sion on the new Humvees tend to break down quicker dueto the extra weight from the armor.

Though the battalion’s motor transportation Marineshave faced many challenges, they stepped up to meet thechallenge with enthusiasm every time, according to MasterSgt. W. L. Ferguson, battalion motor transportation main-tenance chief.

“Once we did our turnover with 3/14, it was straight towork,” Perry said. “We were getting convoys in late atnight and we were working from 7 a. m. until 1 a. m.sometimes. It was like that for the first three months. But,I explained to my Marines, the more quality work you do,the less work you have to do later.”

The hard work ethic of the motor transportation sectionhas ensured that everyone with a vehicle gets the supportand maintenance they need.

“No section out here works harder than maintenance,”Ferguson said. “We support nine CST and PPT teams andanyone else who needs it. My guys jump up with enthusi-asm to help anyone that comes to our door, includingcivilians.”

A-6 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

FORCE, from A-1

The battalion’s Key Volunteers put alot of effort in planning a comfortablereturn for the service members, includ-ing presenting them with leis and mak-ing “welcome home” signs.

“We’re very proud of all the effortsof the Key Volunteers,” Holt said.“We’re thankful for their help with thefamilies, and for helping prepare thebarracks for the Marines to come home

to. They helped make the singleMarines feel as welcome as the marriedones.”

The support of family members andfriends was equaled by the support offellow service members present to wel-come home the returning Marines.Colonel Mark A. Dungan, commandingofficer, MCBH, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel J.Fierle, sergeant major, MCBH, werepresent to welcome home the troopsand thank them for their service.

“They’ve done a great job,” Fierlesaid. “They were there making a differ-ence in the strategic goals of the gov-ernment, and we appreciate their serv-ice. Their efforts are important, andthat’s why we’re going to continue inwelcoming them home the right way.”

The battalion’s main body flew in tothe hangar in different shifts. The firstgroup of Marines returned Oct. 18,three returned Oct. 19, and the finalgroup returned Saturday.

WELCOME, from A-1

Admiral Timothy J. Keating, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, welcomes back Marines and Sailors upon their return from deployment toIraq. Approximately 300 Marines and Sailors with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment returnedSaturday after completing a seven-month deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism.

a year for training back inthe rear,” said Groh, aFreemont, Neb., native. “Sofar we’ve flown about 3,500hours out here which isalmost double our yearlygoal, and it’s in just sixmonths. We’ve phased mostof (the aircraft) twice, andthat equates to 300 hourseach.”

A CH-53D has a servicelife limit of 10,000 hours.Now that the plane hasreached its service life limit,the Ugly Angels had torequest that they be able tocontinue flying Aircraft 23during the remainder of theirdeployment, according toCavanaugh.

“We requested to fly pastthe 10,000 hours, and thatrequest was approved so wecan go to 10,500 hours now,”explained Cavanaugh, aBaltimore native. “TheMarine Corps is going to takea good look at it at that pointand determine how muchlonger it can go. But like I

said, the Marines have donea tremendous job of takingcare of these airframes, a lotof hard work and tender loveand care, and that bird hasbeen one of our strongest fly-ers in combat. This is proba-bly one of the most austereenvironments to perform in,and that bird has been outthere doing it everyday.”

When the squadron rede-

ploys back home, engineerswill evaluate the aircraft todetermine how far they canextend the service life of theairframe. Cavanaugh thinksthe bird has a lot more life init, and is confident that thecareful administration of hisMarines will allow Aircraft 23to fly for another ten years.

The Ugly Angels are justproud that they could add to

their squadron’s alreadyimpressive legacy, and thattheir work on the flightlineand in the skies of Iraq hasaccomplished so much.

“It’s people that care,” saidVila, emphasizing the impor-tance of the Marines workingout on the flightline. “That,and blood, sweat and tears.That’s why that plane has10,000 hours on it.”

STALLION, from A-1

The Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362 stand in front of Aircraft 23, the first CH-53D“Sea Stallion” in the Marine Corps to reach 10,000 flight hours.

Barbara Dias

Story and Photo by Cpl. Wayne Edmiston2nd Marine Logistics Group

AL ASAD, Iraq - Is it worththe time and risk? If there isrisk, how can we mitigate it?These questions are asked ofbattlefield commanders beforeevery mission. This situationis no different.

The risk — Iraqi roads arelong and sometimes impro-vised explosive device laden. Ifa commander can think of asafer and more effective wayto transport supplies, theMarines of 2nd MarineLogistics Group (Forward) willexecute the plan.

In the case of CombatOutpost Timberwolf, a remotelocation difficult to get to byroad, the sky is the perfectdelivery method.

The mitigation: helicopterlift missions.

However, the landing sup-port specialists of CombatLogistics Battalion 4 don’tstrategize – they execute. Thatmeans getting the adrenalinerush of having a 73,000-pound aircraft flying just 6 to8 feet above their heads asthey connect vital supplies tothe bottom of the hoveringbehemoth.

In the case of Timberwolf, itcan take more than a day ofdriving to arrive and about aday to return. Sending sup-plies via helicopter saves time,effort and possibly lives.

“It takes a while for a con-voy to do it, but for us to do ittakes about 30 minutes,” saidSgt. Roy A. Gutierrez, the com-mander of the helicopter sup-port team and Bronx, N.Y.,native. “We re-supply them sothey can stay in the fight.”

Before they can begin con-necting the supplies, there’s along preparation process.

In addition to visually andphysically inspecting theslings and nets to ensure asecure load, the Marines mustcoordinate with the helicoptersquadron transporting thesupplies to the outpost.

This requires a clear under-standing of when the load willbe lifted and how heavy it is.Only then can they perform alift, explained Cpl. BenjaminR. Flores, noncommissionedofficer-in-charge of the heli-copter support team andMissoula, Mont., native.

The landing supportMarines must guide theinbound helicopter and brace

themselves for the 150-mile-per-hour wind gushing past asthey connect a grounding wireto a hook dangling from theoverhead aircraft.

The “ground,” as he iscalled, is the first player in aseries of quick actions in thehurricane-like conditions.

“Having a [helicopter] rightabove your head is a realrush,” Flores explained.

But even in the midst of allthis, Flores said the 300,000volts of static electricity run-ning through the hook andhurricane winds puts one con-cern above all else.

“Safety is the number onething underneath the bird,”Flores said. “You have to keepa constant eye on what isgoing on and make sure noth-ing happens to your Marines.”

Once it’s grounded, aMarine connects the load andyells a command to cleareveryone away from the bot-tom of the helicopter, duckingdangling wheels and dodgingwhirling rotor blades as theyrush from the landing zone.They do this while watching

the load to make sure the legsof the sling stay tight and theload looks like a compactcube.

For many of the Marines,getting underneath the actualhelicopter is their favoritepart. But not for Gutierrez – heprefers the end of the lift.

“Knowing the lift is in theair is the best part.” Gutierrezsaid. “When everything is saidand done, watching the (heli-copter) fly away.”

Gutierrez then analyzed hisMarines’ performance, look-ing for ways to improve.

“They did a good jobtoday,” Gutierrez explained.“Good safety all around andeverything went as planned.There are a few things we cantighten up, but we completedthe mission and that’s whatcounts.”

For these Marines, the satis-faction lies in knowing thatone convoy is relieved of hav-ing to make the long trip toCOP Timberwolf. A half hourflight in exchange for a day ofdriving: mission executed,mission complete.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • A-7

AROUND THE CORPSCorporal Benjamin R. Floresruns to the lifting hook under-neath a CH-53D Sea Stallionhelicopter. The landing supportMarines with Combat LogisticsBattalion 4 ensure vital suppliesget out to units at various com-bat outposts. Flores is the heli-copter support team noncom-missioned officer in charge withthe battalion.

Landing support provides outposts with vital supplies

LL I F E S T Y L E SI F E S T Y L E SMM A R I N EA R I N E

HAWAII MARINE B SECTION OCTOBER 26, 2007

Hawaii

Story and Photos byPfc. Ronald W. StaufferCombat Correspondent

Set in North Shore’s back hills, nestledaway in a remote area, lies Happy TrailsHawaii Ranch, where the visitors canmount up and ride out on a scenic trailride.

The ranch is open 365 days and on320 acres of lush, green land waiting tobe explored on horseback.

“It was a cattle ranch for well over100 years, but has been ‘Happy Trails’ tous for the last 15 years,” said MarkBecker, ranch manager. “We’ve cleaned itup and re-fenced the property.”

The ranch is family owned and man-aged by Tammi Becker.

The ranch staffs’ four trail guidesrotate throughout the week. Becker hasabout 25 horses used for trail rides.

“A lot of the horses we use on theranch are retired polo horses and don’tget put into service for about sixmonths, once they’ve calmed downfrom their previous jobs,” Mark Beckersaid.

Mark Becker has been a polo playerfor more than 35 years, and has trainedhorses for others and himself. He still

plays at the Honolulu Polo Club, as wellas the Hawaii Polo Club. He said heenjoys his job more than anything.

“The most enjoyable part of our job ismeeting all the people, and they’realways in a happy mood,” Becker said.“Our oldest rider was 89 years old, andwe’ve had pro bowl players, professionalathletes and celebrities come out andride with us.”

Mark Becker said it’s gratifying to seefamilies have fun together and to see thelove between them as they ride. Theranch supports the military and sees alot of military families who enjoy com-ing to ride in their time off.

“We want to make it enjoyable andopen to the children, because there arevery few things that families can dotogether with such young kids thesedays, and we offer that,” Mark Beckersaid. “We’re the only company thattakes children as young as six, and theylove the idea of riding.”

Safety is pertinent at the ranch. Beforeriders can mount horses, each trail guidesets rules and guidelines for the riders tofollow to ensure both rider and horse aresafe on the ride.

“The horses here are well fed andworked with for the trails and from sto-ries from riders who’ve rode on otherranches, we have built our own programof safety and riding instruction,” MarkBecker said. “We let people realize thatbalance is needed especially on the ter-rain of the trails.”

The ranch offers two different trailrides for riding enthusiasts. There’s ashorter trail for younger and less experi-enced riders, which lasts an hour and ahalf, and a longer ride lasting two hours.Both trails portray beautiful views of thehills and an ocean view.

The spectacular view offers a romanticplace for couples and has played host tonumerous wedding proposals and otherspecial events.

Such events include the Make-a-Wishfoundation, the American CancerSociety, the Kidney Foundation ofHawaii and more.

The ranch also helps with a summerprogram for children from eight to 12years old at Camp H.R. Erdman, locatedin North Shore. The ranch helps teachchildren about horses, including how tobrush, wash and saddle them.

“People come back to visit becausethey love to see the same people,”Becker said. “It’s a mom-and-pop opera-tion, and people like that.”

Information on the trail rides andscheduling appointments, as well as pric-ing and military discounts, can be foundat the Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation services on Pearl Harbor orcall 638-7433.

Mark Becker, right, ranch manager, entices the riders to sing along to 'Happy Trails' while on the ride during a trail ride at Happy Trails Hawaii in North Shore Oct. 19

Heidi Roth, trailguide, explainscommands and

how to sit in thesaddle to Evelyn

Borrero beforethe ride begins.

Roth explains how to hold the rains to new rider Jamie Cadman.

Riders weave along the winding trails in the hills of North Shoreduring a trail ride.

Old West byNorth Shore

B-2 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

MMOVIEOVIE TTIMEIMEBalls of Fury (PG-13)Death Sentence (R)Halloween (R)Shoot ‘Em Up (R)Balls of Fury (PG-13)Death Sentence (R)Death Sentence (R)Mr. Woodcock (PG-13)Shoot ‘Em Up (R)

Prices: Friday and Saturday 7:15 p.m., shows are $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Sunday matinee is shown at 2p.m. Shows are $2 for adults and $1 for children. Evening showings on Sunday and Wednesday are at 6:30 p.m. and lateshows are shown Friday and Saturday at 9:45 p.m. Cost is $2 for adults and $1.50 for children.

For ticket pricing, the Base Theater Box Office defines an adult as a patron 12 and older and defines a child as a patronfrom 6 to 11. Children 5 and younger are admitted free of charge. Parents must purchase tickets for R-rated movies in personat the box office for children 16 and younger. Patrons must present their military identification card when purchasing tickets.

Call 254-7642 for recorded information.Sneak Preview Policy: One hour and 45 minutes prior to the movie, tickets will be issued to first priority patrons wait-

ing in line, then second and third priority patrons. In an effort to prevent piracy, the following security measures will be enforced on base for sneak preview screenings: bag

checks, confiscation of cameras or cell phones with picture taking capability (items will be returned after screening), magne-tometer wanding, audience scanning with night vision goggles during screening.

The Base Theater and film companies thank you in advance for your cooperation and hope you will enjoy the show. Forrecorded information, call the Base Theater at 254-7642.

Today at 7:15 p.m.Today at 9:45 p.m.Saturday at 7:15 p.m.Saturday at 9:45 p.m.Sunday at 2 p.m.Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.Friday at 7:15 p.m.Friday at 9:45 p.m.

Lance Cpl. Regina A. RuisiCombat Correspondent

Since 1965, the Marine Corps has been effectivelypreserving its history through the Marine CorpsOral History Branch. The corpswide program isconducted here by Captain Diana Mearns, the his-torical program officer, who documents theaccounts of Hawaii’s service members. The war-riors’ stories are collected orally and join the ranksof thousands of Marines and Sailors who havecome before them, dating back to Vietnam.

Every war in our nation’s history has had abattle that defines it. That battle is the one thatchildren read about in history books and ask theirgrandparents if they remember that day, if theywere there, what it was like. For World War II itwas the storming of the beaches of Normandy. InKorea it was the Chosin Reservoir. For Vietnam itwas the TET Offensive.

“Desert Diaries: The Battle of Fallujah” is thetelling of the very personal stories of pride and loy-alty, humor and sadness, and the glory and horrorof the battle that defined this generation. The sto-ries are provided by the base historian, and arepublished to help share our warriors’ stories withthe public.

Corporal Nadim A. Abdulhafedhdeployed from Marine Corps BaseHawaii twice in support of the Global

War on Terrorism. His first deployment wassupposed to be with the 31st MarineExpeditionary Unit aboard the U.S.S. Essex,and was supposed to take him and the otherMarines of the battalion on a Western Pacifictour. Instead it took him right into the heart

of GWOT’s defining battle.The battalion wasn’t supposed to see Iraq.

It wasn’t until the day before they went toIraq that the troops had any idea they weregoing to be in the city.

“We were doing range training in Kuwaitand then, with one day’s notice, they told uswe were going to Fallujah,” Abdulhafedhsaid. “But there we were on the first day ofthe operation, sitting in positions, in fight-ing holes we had dug. They told us 12 a.m.,Nov. 8, we were going to go in. It was hectic.We were on the north side and all hell brokeloose. I couldn’t believe it. I never thought itcould be like that.”

Even without the prior knowledge ofgoing to Iraq, the Marines showed a lot ofenthusiasm when they received news theywere invading Fallujah.

“Most of the Marines were gung-ho, thatwas what we wanted to do from the start,”Abdulhafedh said. “Most of the Marinesfrom 1/3 hadn’t really been to Iraq and mostof the infantry battalions from the main-land had, so we went in motivated and weaccomplished the mission successfully.”

For 45 days the Marines fought house-to-house throughout the city, first securing thecity, then going through individual housesto clear the city of insurgents. Abdulhafedhserved as a machine gunner, so he stood poston top of houses to help secure the city.

“It was pretty unpredictable at times,” hesaid. “We had fights in the early morning,but never at night. It was most intense firstthing in the morning. They were trying tocatch us off guard.”

In one house they were clearing,

Abdulhafedh came across two improvisedexplosive device detonators. He said it wasone of the most significant events of the bat-tle for him because of the recognition hereceived for it.

“I remember a high ranking officer com-ing along and congratulating me for findingthose,” he said. “He said at any moment if

anyone had stepped on those or detonatedthem, everyone on that street would havebeen killed.”

The battalion showed a lot of heroismduring the Battle of Fallujah. Abdulhafedhremembers two specific Marines in his com-pany who set the example of leadership andcourage during the battle. Both Marineswere hit by shrapnel and by enemy fire andwere evacuated to the basic aid station in

Camp Fallujah. When they were there, bothdemanded to be out with their troops. Oneeven snuck out of the hospital and found hisway back to his Marines.

“He was scared, but he never gave up, hecontinued to fight with us,” Abdulhafedhsaid. “He showed that he was a hero. Heloved what he was doing, and that gave usmotivation.”

Abdulhafedh said the Marines’ motiva-tion never faltered while in battle. It wasn’tuntil they were extended in Iraq that thebattalion’s morale started to suffer.

“After the battle of Fallujah we were toldthat we were pretty much done and could gohome, but then they threw another missionat us,” he said. “We were on that mission foranother week to hold security for the elec-tions. That was pretty disastrous also. We gothailed with mortar and machine gunrounds. We had Marines die doing regularpatrols. They had fixed positions for theirmortars so they knew where they were hit-ting. That was continuous for that entireweek.”

After the week of providing security forthe elections, the battalion finally made itsway back to Kuwait. There they boarded theEssex and headed to Okinawa. On the wayto Okinawa, the ship made a liberty portstop in Thailand, and the Marines had theirfirst taste of freedom for four days. After amonth in Okinawa, the Marines finallyreturned to Hawaii.

“That battle really opened up my eyes,”Abdulhafedh said. “It taught me how to bemore humble and not take things for grant-ed. I learned a lot.”

It was hectic. Wewere on the northside and all hellbroke loose. I could-n’t believe it. I neverthought it could belike that.

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Ken GriffinManaging Editor

“Goodnight Chesty, whereveryou are … “

If I ever suspected someonewas lying about serving in theMarine Corps, I’d simply askthem to “tell me a little bitabout ‘Chesty.’”

That’s because Lt. Gen.Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Pulleris undoubtedly the mostfamous Marine in history.

Anyone unfamiliar withChesty, his exploits andaccomplishments simplynever served in the Corps. It’sthat simple.

In “Chesty: The Story ofLieutenant General Lewis B.Puller, USMC,” Jon T.Hoffman gives us the mostexciting, in-depth history ofthe general to date. If a fakerhappened to pick up thisbook, afterwards he might beable to fool me. Hoffman setsthe record straight on every-thing you thought you knewabout Chesty and then some.

From counterinsurgencyoperations in Haiti to chasingSandino in Nicaragua, andfrom the Boxer Rebellion inChina to the Chosin Reservoirin Korea, Puller served in con-flicts around the globe.

As the most decorated andwell-known Marine in histo-ry, Hoffman had his work cutout for him separating theman from the myth, but doesso effectively and with thereverence Puller deserves.

Most importantly, he human-izes Puller, and breaks downhis leadership style. SometimesHoffman even pinpoints theprecise moments that Chestyevolved as a leader, showingus what might have influ-enced his decision making.

Instead of relying solely onquotes and second-hand sto-ries, which he has plenty of,Hoffman examined docu-ments and researchedChesty’s personal papers, per-sonnel file, family lineage andmore. The result is a solidpiece of literature, full ofinteresting facts about theicon.

This isn’t a fast read, butit’s rewarding. Anyone who’sever yelled the cadence “itwas good for Chesty Puller,and it’s good enough for me,”should pick up this book andlearn just how good it reallywas. In my opinion, Chesty iswhat the Corps is all about.To know his story is to knowyour Corps. The two go handin hand.

Hoffman is a lieutenantcolonel in the Marine CorpsReserve, and served asdeputy director, MarineCorps History & MuseumsDivision. Before writingabout Chesty Puller, hewon the Marine Corps’ bestbook of the year with hisbiography of Maj. Gen.Merritt “Red Mike” Edson. Isuspect we’ll read moreabout the Marine Corps andits heroes from Hoffman inthe future.

Sgt. Macario P. Mora, Jr.Press Chief

Editor’s note: Hawaii Marine’scombat correspondents providereaders with in-depth reviewsand unbiased ratings of filmscurrently in theaters or pastreleases and classics.

The rating system requiressome explanation before youget started.

If the film is currentlyavailable for rent or purchaseit will be assigned a certainnumber of “microwaves” on ascale of one to five to rate its“reheat factor.”

If the film is in theaters, itwill be assigned a certainnumber of service stripes on ascale from one to five.

In other words, the moremicrowaves or service stripesthe film receives, the betterand more entertaining it is towatch.

Rating: 5 out of5 service stripes

“You either get tired fight-ing for peace, or you die.”

– John Lennon

I’m rarely at a loss forwords, rarely incapable ofdetailing my thoughts andexpressing my views.

Yet, this past weekend Ifound myself dumbfounded.I turned to my fiancee, dis-regarding the popcorn ker-nels wedged between mybraces and butter freshlysplattered on my t-shirtdepicting Lennon proudlyembracing Gotham City,and asked, “What did youthink?”

“I absolutely loved it,”she said.

It was settled; if the tree-hugging Beatle fanatic I’dmet a decade earlier enjoyedit, then so did I.

However, I was left utterlyconfused after watching

“Across the Universe,” afeeling I thought I’d leftalong with my ex-wife. Inboth scenarios I was unableto pinpoint precisely whenthe narrative turned from asappy ‘80s chick-flick into atragicomedy. Though somewill tell you, and I agree, amovie capable of tugging atyour emotions, is a movieworth watching.

On the surface JulieTaymor’s movie is aboutJude (Jim Sturgess), aLiverpool dockworker, trav-eling to America in search ofhis estranged father. In theprocess, Jude falls for MaxCarrigan’s (Joe Anderson)sister Lucy (Evan RachelWood) after befriendingCarrigan while helping himescape from mischief onPrinceton’s campus, Carrigan’sAlma mater.

Jude and Lucy become anitem, endure hardships andprevail. Max is sent toVietnam, and he and therest of the cast triumphantlyovercome life’s adversities.

Though on the surfacethe movie is another in thelong line of the horriblyunimaginative, thoughtreducing and mundane, thefilm’s subtext and visual

effects carry it to anotherlevel. Even more important,the movie is based entirelyoff of Beatle’s tunes, makingit an instant cult classic.

Artfully chronicledthroughout the film is theturmoil of the Baby Boomergeneration, taking the view-er on a journey through atime more tumultuous thanthe current climate.

The most vividly creative,though blunt, and political-ly motivated scene depicteda group of soldiers marchingthrough a miniature versionof Vietnam, bearing theStatue of Liberty as Jesushad with the cross before hiscrucifixion.

In addition to the under-lying political and socialideologies, the film’s visualeffects were reminiscent ofthe era’s psychedelic rockvideos giving the viewer amore in-depth analysis intothe psyche of rock ‘n’ roll’smost influential band.

And the music wasn’t badeither.

The movie musical wascomprised entirely of Beatlecovers. Every character inthe film was derived fromone of the Fab Four’s hitssuch as Jude “Hey Jude,”

and Lucy “Lucy in the Skywith Diamonds.” The mostmemorable cover howeverwas Prudence’s (T.V. Carpio)rendition of “I Want to HoldYour Hand.” Her hauntinglybeautiful voice sent chillsdown my spine as she satisolated in football bleach-ers wallowing in a lovethat’ll never be – it’s withanother woman.

This movie will nevertake home best picture, butit’s fun. It’s one of those rarefilms that you can watchmore than once, and eachtime you’re destined to dis-cover something new. Thefilm touches on three of the

five senses and presents youwith a perspective into ourcountry’s era of change.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • B-3

Movie review: ‘Across the Universe’

Book review: ‘Chesty: The Story ofLieutenant General Lewis B. Puller, USMC’

TALK STORYWITH K-BAYWhat are yougoing to be forHalloween?

My wife is going as a greekgoddess, so I'm going as KingLeonidas from "300."

Cpl. Mike Diaz, Food Services,

Anderson Chow Hall

So far I've heard for thisyear Pirates and "300" isgood, but I'm not sure. I'mstill undescided on my cons-tume.

Chief Warrent Officer 2 Milton Taylor, postal officer,

Post Office

I'm going to be a tiger.They're my favorite ani-mal.

Katheryn Wendling, 6

I'm going to be a skele-ton because it's scary andwill scare all the littlekids.

Joseph Wendling, 11

Extreme fears terrify, traumatize at anytime Christine CabaloPhotojournalist

Gripped by fear, anyone seizedwith panic at everyday objectsand events could suffer from aphobia.

One in eight Americans experi-ence anxiety from a phobia,according to the AnxietyDisorders Association of America.Men over 25 and women of allages are more likely to have a spe-cific phobia, losing control overtheir reactions when faced withtheir fears.

“Those who have a problemfind they’re avoiding somethingbecause of an irrational fear,”said Jerilyn Ross, CEO and presi-dent, Anxiety DisordersAssociation of America. “It maybe based on a real danger, buthaving a phobia means that yourfear of the object strongly affectshow you live. You’ll avoid bridgesor tunnels, and instead you’lltake a two-hour commute to workor climb 26 flights of stairsbecause you’re fearful of eleva-tors.”

Therapists classify phobias intothree categories: agoraphobia orthe fear of isolation and openspaces, social phobias and specif-ic phobias. Specific phobias affect10 percent of the American popu-lation, according to the MentalHealth America’s Web site on theanxiety disorder.

“Phobias are a combination ofbiological factors and psychologi-cal factors,” Ross said. “Sometimes they can be inheritedthrough family members.”

Specific phobias, such as thefear of animals, generally developin adolescence or early adult-hood. The category includes anx-ieties over daily situations orcommon objects.

“It’s always an irrational fear,”Ross said. “People are afraid notnecessarily of the object, but theyfear their fear. If they have aheight fear, they focus on howthey feel. They realize it doesn’tmake sense, but they can’t seemto stop.”

The disorders may appear dueto traumatic experiences, andtreatment is targeted to stop thepanic attacks and anxiety. Staff atCounseling Services, MarineCorps Community Services,Marine Corps Base Hawaii, treatsphobias through psychotherapy.

“For cognitive-behavior thera-py we try to get our clients tolook differently at whatever theyfear,” said Kalani Mills, clinicalsupervisor, Counseling Services,MCCS. “It’s a matter of masteringhow you think, and part of thatincludes relaxation techniques.The anxiety can be reduced ini-tially with deep breathing.”

Counselors occasionally useexposure therapy said Mills, grad-ually exposing a person to what

they fear. The therapy helpsdevelop coping skills so eventual-ly a person remains calm whenconfronted with their fear.Counseling Services offers alter-native phobia treatments, includ-ing thought field therapy whereclients stimulate areas of thebody through tapping.

Ross said while anxiety is anormal part of life, it’s important

to ask for help when a phobiabegins to impede on yourlifestyle. The ADAA Web siteoffers a self-help test users can fillout before talking to their doctor.Base counselors similarly helptheir clients identify their fearsand determine what types oftherapy to try.

The clinical supervisor said theprocess is continual, and treat-

ments can be combined.“Anxiety from a phobia can be

kept under control,” Mills said.“Many people have a phobiawithout others knowing about it.A lot of people can lead a normallife without letting the phobiacause them servere anxiety.”

For more information aboutanxiety and phobias, log on tohttp://www.adaa.org/.

More than 8 percent of people in the U.S. have aspecific fear or phobia, according the AnxietyDisorders Association of America. Symptoms for thesefears range from mild discomfort to the disruption ofdaily activities. Here are a few less known phobias:

CiroptophobiaThe fear of bats stems from the misconception bats

are nocturnal creatures that feed on human blood.Many may not realize only three species of bats feedon animal, not human, blood.

The phobia is dangerous because of the seriousinjuries people sustain when escaping from bats. Massextermination of the animal is harmful because batsfeed on insects, keeping the pest population in check.

DysmorphophobiaThis phobia, also called Body Dysmorphic

Disorder, occurs when a person fixates on self-per-ceived body defects.

The disorder is so intense for some people thatsocial interaction is difficult, because the afflictedbelieve they’re hideous. In some cases, those withBDD will attempt plastic surgery on themselves toimprove their perceived flaws.

HemophobiaFor those who have an extreme fear of blood,

symptoms include dizziness and fainting. The disor-der may be genetically inherited according to a 1994study from the American Journal of MedicalGenetics. Previous traumatic experiences can also belinked to some people’s fear of the bodily fluid.

TaphophobiaAnxiety from the fear of being buried alive occurs

from the combined fears of darkness, death andclosed spaces. Safety coffins, popular in the 1800s,were invented to prevent premature burial by alarmsor devices allowing air inside. It’s illegal in India to bevoluntarily buried alive.

TriskaidekaphobiaThe fear of 13 is most common in Western coun-

tries where the number is seen as unlucky based onreligious or anthropological explanations. The pho-bia of numbers is common around the world.Tetraphobia, the fear of the number four, occurs inEast Asian countries because of its pronunciation. InChinese, Japanese and Korean the words for the num-ber sound similar to the word for death.

What are you afraid of?

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ATAT A ANDERSONNDERSON H HALLALLNIEA Powwow

The National Indian Education Association Powwow istonight, from 6 p.m. to midnight at the HawaiiConvention Center.

Halloween Teen Costume Party and Dance

Marine Corps Community Services' Youth ActivitiesProgram is hosting a Halloween Teen Costume Party andDance tonight at the Kaneohe Bay Teen Center from 7 to0 p.m. The event is open to teens ages 13-17, and is free tocurrent Children Youth & Teen Members ($2 for non-members). The dance will feature music by uniteddjs.

Youth Activities is also soliciting voluntary donationsof canned food items for the Hawaii Foodbank at theevent. Food and beverages will be available for purchaseon-site.

This event is sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica Keystone Club.

For more information, call 254-7610.

Costume Contest

Windward Mall’s costume contest is Saturday from 5:30to 7 p.m. Register at 4 p.m. for the movie-themed contestopen to children, teens and adults.

For more information, call 235-1143.

Halloween Cat Show

Come see "Cats in Costume" at Ala Moana Beach ParkSaturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come check out greatfood for humans and cats, free gifts for children andtoys/supplies for cats. Admission for adults is $4, and sen-iors and children are $2.

Kailua Town Treat Street

The first-ever Kailua Town Treat Street safe trick-or-treatevent is Saturday, from 4 to 9 p.m. on Lau Hala Lane nearthe Kailua Town Center Fountain located next to Macy'sand Pier One. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, call Amy Hammond at 234-0404or visit www.kaneoheranch.com.

'Thrift or Treat' at Thrift Store

The All Enlisted Spouses' Club invites children andtheir families to an open house harvest event at the ThriftStore, Building 212 (Pless Hall), Oct. 31 from noon to 4p.m. for games, prizes, coloring and special treats.

Parents can also browse the the store for bargains. Noscary costumes, please.

For more information, call 254-0841 or email mcb-haesc@yahoo.com.

Baby Boot Camp

A childbirth education and infant care class that pre-pares expectant parents for labor and delivery, newborncare, postpartum changes, and breastfeeding basics isopen to all active duty service members and their spousesNov. 6-7 in the Marine Corps Family Team Building, Bldg5082, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Reservations are required.For more information, call 257-8803.

Friday

Lunch

Pepper steak

Baked fish w/garlic butter

Rice pilaf

Potatoes au gratin

Glazed carrots

Simmered black-eyed peas

Cream gravy

Lemon chiffon pie

Chocolate chip cookies

Marble cake w/chocolate frosting

Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding

Lime/raspberry gelatin

Specialty bar: Deli bar

Dinner

Roast turkey

Beef pot pie

Mashed potatoes

Buttered egg noodles

Calico corn

Simmered broccoli

Savory bread dressing

Turkey gravy

Cranberry sauce

Desserts: Same as lunch

Saturday

Dinner

Baked lasagna

Chicken parmesan

Spaghetti noodles

Marinara sauce

Italian mixed vegetables

Simmered peas and carrots

Garlic bread

Cherry pie

Ginger molasses cookies

Spice cake w/butter cream frosting

Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding

Strawberry/lemon gelatin

Sunday

Dinner

Barbeque beef cubes

Baked turkey and noodles

Steamed rice

Creole green beans

Simmered cabbage

Chicken gravy

Sweet potato pie

Chocolate chip cookies

Yellow cake w/chocolate

chip frosting

Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding

Cherry/orange gelatin

Monday

Lunch

Meat loaf

Pork ham roast

Tossed green rice

Mashed potatoes

Peas & mushrooms

French fried cauliflower

Brown gravy

Boston cream pie

Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cake

Peanut butter cream frosting

Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding

Lime/raspberry gelatin

Specialty bar: Pasta

Dinner

Beef brogul

Baked cajun salmon steaks

Potatoes o’brian

Noodles jefferson

Club spinach

Mixed vegetables

Brown gravy

Desserts: same as lunch

Tuesday

Lunch

Simmered corned beef w/apple glaze

Honey glazed cornish hens

Parsley buttered potatoes

Rice pilaf

Fried cabbage w/bacon

Simmered carrots

Chicken gravy

Mustard sauce

Blueberry pie

Oatmeal cookies

Strawberry shortcake

Vanilla/chocolate cream pudding

Cherry parfait

Strawberry parfait

Specialty bar: Taco bar

Dinner

Baked tuna & noodles

Sweet & sour pork

Pork fried rice

Steamed rice

Simmered broccoli

Simmered pinto beans

Turkey gravy

Chow mein noodles

Desserts: same as lunch

Wednesday

Lunch

Five spice chicken

Beef yakisoba

Shrimp fried rice

Vegetable stir fry

Corn o’brien

Banana cream pie

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Carrot cake w/cream cheese frosting

Vanilla cream pudding

Chocolate cream pudding

Lime/raspberry gelatin

Specialty bar: Hot dog & sausage

Dinner

Steak smothered w/onions

Southern fried catfish

Mashed potatoes

Baked macaroni and cheese

Southern style green beans

Fried okra

Brown gravy

Desserts: same as lunch

Thursday

Lunch

Turkey a la king

Beef stroganoff

Steamed rice

Boiled egg noodles

Peas & carrots

Simmered mixed vegetables

Turkey gravy

Peach pie

Cheese cake w/blueberry top

Chewy nut bars

White cake

Mocha cream frosting

Chocolate/vanilla cream pudding

Orange/strawberry gelatin

Specialty bar: Country bar

Dinner

Beef noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup

Braised liver w/onions

Honey ginger chicken

Chili macaroni

Grilled cheese sandwich

Rice pilaf

Boiled egg noodles

Lyonnaise carrots

Club spinach

Chicken gravy

Desserts: same as lunch

Story and Photo byPfc. AchillesTsantarliotisCombat Correspondent

5,478 miles.That’s roughly the dis-

tance from Los Angeles toTokyo, the two closestcities in correlation toMarine Corps bases dividedby the Pacific.

The C-5, one of thelargest heavy cargo aircraftwith a longer range thanmost, can fly approximate-ly 5,940 miles without anycargo and favorable windconditions.

However, this mammothaircraft taking a joyridefrom base to base isimprobable; this roughlyfour-story-tall, eight-school-bus-long aircraft will mostlikely have a full load andpossibly ordinance.

Hangar 5, VisitingAircraft Line. Located atthe end of First Street here,it’s one of the few loca-tions in a sea of blue foraircraft to stop and refuel,rest, load or unload.Marine Corps Base Hawaiiis the only stop capable ofhandling ordnance.

In such a critical place,with a vital role to per-form, there are no morethan 10 service membershere providing the supportthese aircraft require. Thehours of operation at

Hangar 5 make for uncon-ventional workdays, wheresleep is a valued, preciouscommodity. One of theMarines fortunate to beinvolved is Pvt. RyanSherman, airfield techni-cian, Marine Corps AirFacility.

Sherman is enthusiasticabout working with differ-ent aircraft and accompa-nying tasks.

An aviation operationsspecialist by trade, he per-forms the laborious andcritical role of being indirect support of transientaircraft that land here.

With an important jobthat depends on few peo-ple, Sherman is not over-whelmed with stress,despite more than 100flights landing per monthand 1.5 million pounds ofcargo handled per quarter.

In fact, he loves it.“I came in open contract

because I needed to get outof my hometown, andwhen you leave there it’susually to go to jail or col-lege,” Sherman said. “Iwasn’t ready for collegeand I didn’t want to go tojail, so I left to be a part ofsomething. The MarineCorps was everything Iwanted and needed.”

A native of Philadelphia,Sherman grew up in theinner city and consequent-ly, was surrounded by

problems he knew he did-n’t want to be a part of.

“I thought they wouldsend me with the infantry,but I got put in with the airwing,” Sherman explained.“I didn’t mind beingbehind the scenes, I didn’tmind the long, hard hours;I didn’t mind anythingabout it. I knew I had animportant role and lovedbeing around the aircraft alot more than being infront of a desk. It’s handson, I can spend a few hoursloading packs from theinfantry, unloading mis-siles and other ordnance orpreparing for the next air-craft arriving.”

Sherman is unaffectedby the intrusion of workinto his personal time andfortunately work loadsfluctuate, sometimes allow-ing him to take a wellearned “Aloha Friday,” butsometimes he’s looking at aseven-day work week with18 to 20 hour shifts.

“A few weeks ago wewere supporting the CoastGuard with that strandeddiver,” he said. “Theywould come in and refuelor get whatever they need-ed. It’s good to knowyou’re helping people oneday, and helping the warefforts the next day.Without us the infantryand cargo wouldn’t getwhere it needs to be; it’s

behind the scenes, but Idon’t mind and wouldn’twant anything else.”

Supporting transient air-craft requires an unselfishattitude and a dedicationto mission accomplish-ment.

“He’s committed to thejob and works well,” saidMark Patton, VAL manager.“People might see an air-craft about to land andthink it’s safe, but that’swhen our job begins. It alldepends on what the air-field is doing and what wecan do to make it moreviable. When it’s the onlyplace in the Pacific thathandles ordnance it’s goingto get busy.”

After a time-consumingeffort to support the BlueAngels, the week was calmand allowed for recupera-tion. Though this week wasslow, Sherman nevercounts on how time aheadwill be because it’s like“forecasting the weather.”

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • B-5

Airfield technician keeps big birds high in sky

Private Ryan Sherman, airfield technician, Marine Corps Air Facility,brings an extinguisher to a plane as part of a safety precaution.Sherman’s job is void of common days and although this week wasslow after a hectic week for the airshow, Sherman says it won’t staylike this for long.

Story and Photo by Gunnery Sgt. MatthewSewell2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (FWD)

AL ASAD, Iraq — BretMichaels’ band visited troopsat al Asad Air Base Oct. 6 whiletouring U.S. bases in Iraq insupport of Armed ForcesEntertainment.

However, Michaels’ tripneeded funding to get themusician and his band here.Thanks to the dedication anddesire to support the troops,four friends from Floridaraised the money.

Mike Aby and Nikki Linnfelt that they needed to showtheir support for the troops inIraq and the best way to do itwould be to set up a concert.

“We had a friend who cameback from Iraq and felt like hewasn’t supported and wewanted to show people thatthe troops were supported,”explained Linn.

“Just because those peopleare gone overseas does notmean they are forgotten,” Abysaid.

Aby and Linn, along withtheir business associatesMichelle Robertson and MikeErthal, set out to raise enoughmoney to fund a trip for aband and provide some com-fort items to the troops over-seas.

They used fundraisers suchas a concert they organized ata motorcycle event in DaytonaBeach, Fla., to generate funds

for the trip, as well as sitting infront of stores collecting dona-tions, and receiving fundsfrom various veterans’ organi-zations. The four friends raisedmore than $240,000 in orderto provide a little joy to serv-ice members who were for-ward deployed.

After calling numerousbands, Bret Michaels was thefirst one to say yes.

According to Aby and Linn,Michaels was anxious to takethe trip. He wanted to get overto Iraq right away.

Aside from funding thebands trip, the four also pur-chased tens of thousands ofdollars worth of mp3 players,DVDs and t-shirts to give outat the concert and during hos-pital visits.

Michaels visited al Asad’shospital and made a point togreet each patient, wish themwell and take a photo with

them. At the same time Abyand friends passed out goodiesto soldiers, Sailors, airmen andMarines.

Michaels’ final event wasthe concert, where he playedvarious hits from Poison andother bands. The music wasloud and the energy from thecrowd could be felt through-out the room. Michaels alsostayed after the show to takepictures with service membersand sign autographs.

Michaels expressed his sup-port for the troops and whatthey do as well as thankingthem for all of their hard workthat is keeping America safefor the future.

According to Aby and Linnthey are not finished either,they have recently had a cus-tom motorcycle built that willbe sold for funds for futureendeavors for the troops aswell.

B-6 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

AROUND THE CORPSBret Michaels band rocks troops at al Asad

Bret Michaels,lead singer ofthe rock androll bandPoison, singsduring hisrecent visit toIraq to performfor troops.

SS P O RP O R T ST SHAWAII MARINE C SECTION OCTOBER 26, 2007

HawaiiMM A R I N EA R I N E

After swimming 500 meters, participants had to put on their running shoes and run the five-kilometer race portion of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37's 4th annual Splash and Dash Biathlon. Tim Marr, local triathlon runner, placed first overall in the men's divi-sion with a time of 25 minutes, 8 seconds.

K-Bay Athletes compete inHSL-37’s Splash and DashStory and Photos byLance Cpl. Brian A. MarionCombat Correspondent

Runners from around theisland competed in HelicopterAnti-Submarine SquadronLight 37’s 4th Annual Splashand Dash Biathlon, Saturday,at Hangar 103 here.

The biathlon is part of theCommander’s Semper FitSeries, which has races year-round.

The biathlon consisted of a500-meter swim and a five-kilometer run with 161 partic-ipants.

The race started at 8 a.m.,and more people entered therace than what was originallyexpected.

“We had a great turnout,”said Meghan Brophy, varsitysports coordinator, MarineCorps Community Services.“Our overall goal was to have150 people sign up for theevent, but instead, we had 161sign up and participate.”

The racers entered thewaters of Kaneohe Bay andwaited for the signal to startswimming.

Brohpy blew the horn, and

racers furiously swam towardthe first marker, where theyturned left toward a secondmarker, then onward to a

third marker before finallyreturning to the dock to startthe run.

Slowly, the leaders pulled

away from the pack of swim-mers, and the first racer on the

After the horn blew to start the race, the participants of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37's4th Annual Splash and Dash Biathlon, dove into the bay and swam 500 meters before returning to landand running five-kilometers.

Bomb Squadsneaks pastWind JammersStory and Photos byPfc. Ronald W. StaufferCombat Correspondent

The Marine Aircraft Group 24 Bomb Squad blew away the com-petition, beating the Fleet Logistic Support Squadron 51 WindJammers, 16-15, during an Intramural Softball League game atRisely Field here, Tuesday.

“We came here to win, but still have a good time,” said ChrisNolting, Bomb Squad shortstop, before the game started.“We’ve been working hard, and we’ll see if it pays off.”

As the game began, both teams played strong defensethroughout the first inning and gave up no runs.

As the game continued into the second inning, the BombSquad started to heat things up. They began finding holes andgaps in the outfield and brought runners home.

Determined to get back in the game, the Wind Jammersstruck back, bringing in runs of their own. Their offensiveattempts were no match for the Bomb Squad’s superior batting,and left the second inning 5-3, Bomb Squads’ favor.

During the third inning, Bobby Davis, Bomb Squad thirdbaseman, stepped up to the plate hoping for a base hit. He cutthrough the ball, sent it deep into the outfield and hitting thefirst homerun of the game.

At the top of the fourth inning Bomb Squad led the game, 11-4. The pressure was on the Wind Jammers as it looked like aBomb Squad victory.

“As long as we keep doing what we’re doing and makinggood hits, we should have this one in the bag,” Nolting said,grinning.

To the Bomb Squads’ surprise, Ryan Carroll, Wind Jammers

Jim Burd, Wind Jammers catcher, slides into second base, to avoidgetting tagged out during an Intramural Sofball League game atRisely Field here Tuesday.

Raiders end perfect season defeating the Warriors, 20-6Story and Photos byPfc. Ronald W. StaufferCombat Correspondent

The Camp Smith Raiders defeated the CombatService Support Group 3 Warriors after DewaneClifton, Raiders defensive end, jumped on afumbled ball in the Warriors’ end zone, scoringand leaving no chance of a comeback, during anIntramural Tackle Football League game at PopWarner Field here, Oct.18.

Both teams suited up for one last regular sea-son game before the playoffs, with the Raidersundefeated and the Warriors holding a record of2-4, and looking to break the Raiders’ winningstreak.

“We’ve got everyone back from PohakuloaTraining Area now, so we’re ready to play somefootball,” said Rob Walston, Warriors headcoach, before the game. “We’re strong andhealthy, and there’s nothing better than playinga good game.”

Grinning, Walston said someone has to win,and someone has to lose. “It’s time to put yourmoney where your mouth is.”

The Warriors won the official coin toss,but declined to receive until the secondhalf. They stared the game kicking off to

the Raiders for a touchback. Raiders, starting on the 20-yard line, began

their drive down field with few key rushes for afirst down. Their rush was upset when DonovanGallow, Warriors cornerback and wide receiver,reached out, to make an interception andturned the ball over.

Irving Green, Warriors quarterback, startedthe series taking snaps from the shot gun, butwas shut down by the Raiders defense, forcingthe Warriors to bring out their punt team.

With the Raiders offense in control of theball, they drove down the field moving thechains and pushing closer to the end zone.

Patrick Byers, Raiders tight end, completed apass, taking the Raiders to the 9-yard line, giv-ing them a first and goal. John “Big John”Kahapea, Raiders running back, punchedthrough the line for six, ending the first quarter,6-0.

“We came out here to play some football andend the season victorious,” said Rodney Mack,Raiders standing head coach. “If we’re going tohurt them, we’re going to do it on the scoreboard.”

Into the second quarter, the Warriors took

Ralph DeQuebec, Warriors fullback, drives through the line to push past a Raiders' defender during anIntramural Tackle Football League game at Pop Warner field here Oct. 18See FOOTBALL, C-6

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dock was Tim Marr, a triath-lete.

Within 10 minutes, most ofthe field had joined Marr andother leaders on the asphalt asthey wound their way past theOfficer’s Club, toward northbeach and back to Hangar103.

Marr crossed the finish linefirst with a time of 25 min-utes, 8 seconds. William Wongand John Mezger followedhim with times of 27 minutes,8 seconds and 27 minutes, 34seconds respectively.

“It was a great race,” Marrsaid. “Usually when peoplehost biathlons, they’re eitherlonger or shorter than they’remeant to be, but this one feltreally accurate. You had to gohard from the start, to be com-petitive in this one.”

The first female to cross wasMariane Uehara with a time of30 minutes, 31 seconds, fol-lowed by Hollie Whitney witha time of 30 minutes, 35 sec-onds.

There were nine age groupsfor men and women to com-pete in, along with overallwinners of the entire race, andthe overall team winners.

“There were medals forfirst, second and third place ineach age category,” Brophysaid. “The overall winnersreceived a bowl, a gift certifi-cate to Fleet Feet and a firstplace medal.”

Overall, the turnout wentwell, but event host would liketo see one thing change fornext year.

“We are proud to host theSplash and Dash for the com-munities and the Marines andSailors aboard Marine CorpsBase Hawaii,” said Cmdr.Brian Teets, executive officer,HSL-37. “We had a largerturnout than years past, andwe are happy for such aturnout, but we want to makeit bigger and better for nextyear.”

C-2 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

Parents for Fitness

The Parents for Fitness Program is a cooperativebabysitting effort available at the Semper Fit Center,here for all active duty service members and theirfamilies. The PFFP participants are required to vol-unteer babysit three times per month and is openfor children 6 weeks and older.

For more information, contact Dana at 235-8901.

Deep-Sea Fishing Charters Offered at BaseMarina

Fishermen searching for convenient access todeep-sea charters need look no further than the BaseMarina. Bill Collector Fishing Charters offers numer-ous charter packages accommodating up to six pas-sengers.

Avoiding the traffic and crowd of Oahu’s SouthShore, Bill Collectors charters fish from theuncrowded waters of Windward Oahu.

For more information or to charter the BillCollector, contact the Base Marina at 257-7667 or254-7666.

Campground and Picnic Sites

For picnic and campsites, Marine Corps BaseHawaii offers some of the most scenic beaches onthe island.

Three of those beaches, Pyramid Rock, Hale Koaand Fort Hase, are available by reservation fromdawn to dusk. Hale Koa Beach is available forovernight camping, but requires a reservation.

For more information, contact 254-7666 forKaneohe or 477-5143 for Camp Smith.

Okinawa Kenpo Karate

Every Tuesday and Thursday, join YouthActivities’ contractor for Kenpo Karate Kobudo class-es from 6 to 7:30 p.m., in Building 1391, locatedbehind the old 7-Day Store.

Adults and children are welcome. Cost is $35 foradults, $25 for children, and $20 for additional fam-ily members.

For more information, contact Youth Activities at254-7610.

Paintball Hawaii

Nestled behind the Lemon Lot stands PaintballHawaii. Shoot over for great deals and have a blastwith your friends.

Cost is $25 per person and includes one air refill,equipment and the field fee. The field is open week-ends from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For more information or to schedule an appoint-ment, call 265-4283.

K-Bay Lanes

K-Bay Lanes offers economical entertainmentMondays through Thursdays. All E-1s to E-5s pay$1.75 for games and .50 cents to rent shoes.

For more information, contact K-Bay Lanes at254-7693.

K-Bay Lanes Color Pin Special

Every Wednesday, when you roll a strike and acolored pin is in the headpin position, you can winup to three free games of bowling. All patrons arewelcome to take advantage of this deal. If you makethe play, you win!

For more information, contact K-Bay Lanes at254-7693.

Personal Trainers Available at Semper Fit

For those looking to get into a tailored exerciseregiment, or just looking for good advice on weightmanagement and weight control, the Semper FitCenter offers free personal training consultation.

You can schedule an appointment with a trainerwho will take body-fat measurements, blood-pres-sure and heart-rate readings.

They will do all this and tailor a program, basedon your physical needs and ambitions.

For only $5 per workout, a professional trainerwill actually work with you to ensure maximum effi-ciency.

Pick up a personal training appointment card atthe Semper Fit Center now.

For more information, contact the Semper FitCenter at 254-7597.

Semper Fit Center Offers Array of Group Exercise Programs

Semper Fit Center announces a new and expand-ed aerobics program. These new classes include avariety of workouts.

The class schedule for Fridays is as follows:

8:45 to 10 a.m.Step Challenge

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.Gut Cut

4:45 to 5:45 p.m.Cycling

5:45 to 6:45 p.m.Pilates

7 to 9 p.m.Aikido

SPORTSPORTS B BRIEFSRIEFSONGOINGNGOING Marines should balance

fitness while deployedStory and Photo byPfc. Alesha GuardCombat Correspondent

Marines can maintain physical fitnessusing basic exercises and available equip-ment to help stay in shape, fight bore-dom and relieve stress even whiledeployed.

Retaining physical fitness is an impor-tant aspect for staying combat ready.

Being able to carry packs, gear andweapons while fighting fatigue is a con-tinual wartime challenge.

Deployed Marines have erratic sched-ules with limited free time and equip-ment, said Lance Cpl. Jason Rice, 1stBattalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.

“You don’t get a chance to set a realroutine,” Rice said. “You never know ifyou’re going to be able to come back andworkout, or if you’ll be too tired becauseyou went on a convoy for four or fivehours that day and then are going onanother patrol.”

To overcome limited equipment dur-ing their recent Iraq deployment, Ricesaid his unit got creative. They hired alocal welder to build them weight sets. Healso used gear in his workout such as hisflak jacket to add resistance to his pull-ups.

“When Marines come back theirbiggest complaint is their cardio levelisn’t where it was before deployment,”said Leslie Pokorski, a personal trainer atSemper Fit. “You don’t need a treadmill orbike to cross-train,” Pokorski said.

Pokorski suggests Marines incorporatecardio using equipment like jump ropesor stairs, and exercises like jumping jacks,mountain climbers or frog jumpers intotheir workout.

While it’s important to maintain one’sfitness level while deployed, Marinesneed to make sure they are gettingenough rest before they consider work-ing-out, Pokorski said. If they try to pushthemselves while working out withoutenough recovery time, they will likelyinjure themselves, Pokorski said.

Lance Cpl. Tony Hearton, 1/3, agreesMarines need to find their personal bal-ance between workout time and recoverytime, especially when deployed.

“It boils down to the fact you have to

physically train on your own time,”Hearton said. “But, you are the only per-son who knows what your body can andcan’t handle.”

Not only does extra PT keep Marines intop condition, but it also providesdeployed Marines an outlet to workthrough stress in a high anxiety environ-ment.

“I consider it a stress reliever,” saidCpl. Kevin Lawrence, 1/3. “It’s something

to help me unwind, and get my mind offcombat.”

Another Marine agreed extra PT isn’tjust about trying to maintain physicalcondition.

“It’s important to workout wheneveryou can,” said Lance Cpl. Nick Manning,2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. “Itnot only kills stress but helps fight bore-dom. If you have the time to workout,then you should take it.”

Lieutenent Col. William G. Perez, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, MarineCorps Base Hawaii, works out his arms on the pullup bar at the Semper Fit Center hereTuesday.

Runners in Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light 37's 4th Annual Splash and Dash Biathlon hangaround after the race, talking to each other and waiting for the winners to be announced Saturday atHangar 103 here. There were 161 participants in the biathlon.

Tim Marr, left,receives his firstplace prizefrom Cmdr.Brian Teets,executive offi-cer, HelicopterAnti-SubmarineSquadron Light37. Marr placedfirst overall.

SPLASH, from C-1

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • C-3

ON SPORTSON SPORTS

TEAM

HQBN “ASP”CSSG-32-2MALS-24VP-47VR-51CSSG-3 “MAINT”HSL-373RD RADIO BNMAG-24 “ORD”

WINS

21192319139

101178

LOSSES

4469

111415172021

2007 IntramuralSoftball FallStandings

Standings as of Oct. 21

SPORTSPORTS B BRIEFSRIEFS

MCAF Tradewind Triathlon

The CG’s Semper Fit series continues with the MarineCorps Air Facility’s Tradewind Triathlon Nov. 4 at 7:30a.m. at Hangar 101 and Dewey Square. Register online athttp://www.mccshawaii.com/cgfit.htm or at the K-Bay orCamp Smith Semper Fit facilities by Nov. 2.

For more information, call Meghan Brophy at 254-7590.

Intramural Softball Tournament

The Camp Smith Intramural Softball Tournament isNov. 6 at 5 p.m. at Bordelon Field aboard Camp Smith.

For more information, call Kelly Fornes at 477-0498.

TEAM

CAMP SMITHMAG-24CSSG-3HQBN

WINS

7520

LOSSES

0257

2007 IntramuralTackle Football

Standings

Standings as of Oct. 18

Standings as of Oct. 23

Dance and Gymnastics classes are available for youthbetween the ages of 1 and 18.

Classes are held Monday through Saturday andencompass areas of interest such as Team Gymnastics,Cheerleading, Tumbling and Trampoline, Jazz and TapDancing, Hula and others.

Interested participants are offered one free trial class.Fees will vary according to class frequency and length.

Call 479-3273 to arrange your free class.

DANCEANCE M MOVEMENTOVEMENT ACADEMYCADEMY ANDAND

K-BK-BAYAY G GYMNASTICSYMNASTICS

The base pool offers a water slide, diving boards and a kiddie pool for the keiki.

Fall hours:Open swimTuesday through Thursday 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5 p.m.

Adult Lap swimTuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday and Sunday lanes available 12 to 5 p.m.

Water AerobicsTuesday and Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Saturday 10 to 11 a.m.

The pool is closed on Mondays. For more information, call 254-7655.Fall swim lessons are now available for infants to adults.Lessons are open to all active duty, family members and DoD employees.For more information, call Dino Leonard at 254-7655.

C-4 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

HEALTH AND WELLNESSEstablishing routines key to oral health

Press ReleaseAmerican Association of

Dental Hygenists

Cavity prevention is notthe only concern parentsshould have when con-sidering their children’soral health.

Recent studies showthat periodontal diseasecontinues to plague mil-lions of Americans,including children.

The best way to ensureyour child does not getcavities or gingivitis is toinstill proper oral habitsearly. Good oral hygieneroutines should be estab-lished as early as infancyand continued through-out life.

Registered dentalhygienists may recom-mend these tips:�Even before teeth

begin to erupt, thor-oughly clean yourinfant's gums after eachfeeding with a water-soaked infant washclothor gauze pad to stimulate

the gum tissue andremove food. When thebaby's teeth begin toerupt, brush them gentlywith a small, soft-bristledtoothbrush using a pea-sized amount of fluori-dated toothpaste.�A small amount of

fluoridated toothpastewill help to inhibitdecay. Fluoride is alsofound in mouth rinses,community water sup-plies, and in some foods.�At age two or three,

you can begin to teachyour child proper brush-ing techniques. Butremember, you will needto follow up with brush-ing and gentle flossinguntil age even or eight,when the child has thedexterity to do it alone.�Schedule regular oral

health appointmentsstarting around yourchild's first birthday.Your oral health profes-sional will check for cav-ities in the primary teethand watch for develop-

mental problems, as wellas help to create a posi-tive experience that mayalleviate fear at futurevisits.�Allow and encourage

your child to discuss anyfears he or she mighthave about oral healthvisits, but do not men-tion the words “hurt” or“pain.” Saying "it won'thurt" instills the possibil-ity of pain in the child'sthought process.�Determine if the

water supply that servesyour home is fluoridated.If there is not fluoride inyour water, discuss sup-plement options withyour dental hygienist.�Ask your dental

hygienist about sealantapplications to protectthe chewing surfaces ofyour child's teeth; andabout baby bottle toothdecay, which occurswhen teeth are frequent-ly exposed to sugar-con-taining liquids for longperiods of time.

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HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • C-5

HEALTH AND WELLNESSHalloween can be scary without safety precautionsPress ReleasePrevent Blindness America

Whether they are witches orvampires, angels or devils,children of all ages will be cel-ebrating Halloween by don-ning their costumes and head-ing out to parties or trick ortreating.

Every year, Halloweenbecomes more and more pop-ular with spending on decora-tions, candy and costumes ris-ing.

And, celebrating Halloweenisn’t just for small children. Infact, close to 60 percent of 18-24 year olds will dress up thisyear.

That’s why PreventBlindness America has dedi-cated October as HalloweenSafety Month, in an effort toremind everyone to keepHalloween safe and fun.

"We can keep Halloweensafe for everyone by taking afew easy precautions," saidDaniel D. Garrett, senior vicepresident, Prevent BlindnessAmerica. "Our vision can becompromised by costumeaccessories, make-up, or sim-ply by being out at night with-out proper lighting."

Prevent Blindness Americaalso recommends the follow-ing:�Always wear hypoaller-

genic or non-toxic make-up.Only adults should applythe make-up to children

and remove it with coldcream or eye make-upremover instead of soap.�False eyelashes and cos-

tume make-up can also irritateeyes. It’s very important tofollow the directions on theproduct package on how toapply and remove safely.�Never wear costumes that

could block vision such assome masks, wigs, hats or eyepatches.�Make sure that shoes fit

well and that costumes areshort enough to prevent trip-ping and falling. �Take extra effort to elimi-

nate tripping hazards on yourporch and walkway such ashoses, potted plants, etc.Make sure jack-o-lanterns arealso placed out of the way.�Look for costumes made

of flame-retardant material.�Avoid props or accessories

that have sharp edges orpointed ends such as pitch-forks, spears, knives, swords orwands.�When trick-or-treating,

always wear bright, reflectiveclothing or decorate costumesand bags with reflectivetape/patches. Carry a brightflashlight to improve visibili-ty.�Always accompany chil-

dren while trick-or-treating.Only go to houses you arefamiliar with and only visithomes that have the porchlight on.

�Carefully examine alltrick-or-treat items for signsof tampering before allowingchildren to eat them.

Inspect any toys or novel-ty items received by kids 3and younger as they may

pose a choking hazard.Prevent Blindness America

also wants to remind the publicthat it’s illegal to purchase con-tact lenses without a prescrip-tion. Even if the lenses are cos-metic or non-correcting, such

as those that look like snakeeyes or cat eyes, they are stillconsidered medical devices.Those interested in buyingthese lenses must go through alicensed eye care professional.Improper use and cleaning of

lenses can lead to painful eyeinfections or even vision loss.

For more information onHalloween safety or contactlens safety, call (800) 331-2020or visit http://www.preventblindness.org.

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possession of the ball, gaining yards with a tremendous 20-yardrush by Ralph DeQuebec, Warriors fullback, for a first down.They were unable to complete any further first downs and punt-ed the ball away.

Toward the middle of the quarter, the Warriors defense foughtback shutting down James Dorsey, Raiders slot back, at the line,refusing to give up ground. They got the ball back on a punt,only to punt it back as the Raiders defense stepped up to matchthem.

Shocking the Warriors, Jon Cardenas, Raiders linebacker,broke through the line, followed by Anthony Allen, Raiders line-backer. Allen drove out and blocked the punt and pushed the ballback into the Warriors end zone, giving the Raiders a safety andanother two points.

As the quarter came to an end, the Warriors attempted one lastdrive to get on the board before the half, but failed to make anycompletions. The half ended with the Raiders on top, 8-0.

“We’re going to play a little harder, play a little tougher and ifwe score one more time we can drag the clock out on them,”Mack said, during the half. “The last half is our half and this iswhere we’re going to shut them down.”

As the second half kicked off, the Warriors received the ball,driving the ball down field with determination. Once in fieldgoal range, they missed the kick and the chance to get on theboard.

The Raiders’ offense, was pressured when Wade McCreary,Warriors defensive end, tore around the line and sacked KimoKeonohi, Raiders quarterback, for a major loss of yard, whichresulted in a punt.

As both teams fought for yards, neither was able to get intothe end zone until the fourth quarter. Brenden Villa-Hashimoto,Raiders free safety, picked off a pass, running the ball back for

another touchdown and bringing the score to 14-0. It looked tobe a potential shut out for the Warriors.

With tension running high, Green snuck through the line fora first down and followed up with a long bomb into the hands ofMarcus Vital, Warriors wide receiver. Vital ran it into the endzone, putting the Warriors on the board and back in the game.

Fired up, the Warriors defense took to the next series in forceas Nick Griffin, Warriors linebacker, put a big hit on Keoniho,with an assist from Ryann Earls, Warriors defensive end, for asack, and followed by an interception on the next play by SethMerriken, Warriors tight end.

Warriors, controlling the ball, looked down field to gainyardage, but met upset when the ball was popped out of Green’shands from a vicious hit by Allen, resulting in a fumble that theRaiders recovered.

As the two-minute warning sounded, the Raiders drove downfield attempting to get one more touchdown. They weren’t ableto make the completions and turned the ball over, giving theWarriors one last chance to even the score.

To the Warriors dismay, Green missed a wild snap from theshotgun, and left the ball rolling into the backfield. It was recov-ered by Clifton in the end zone, ending the game 20-6.

“We put ourselves in some holes we couldn’t dig ourselves outof,” Walston said. “Hands down, we’ve got the talent to standwith anyone out here and we’re not going to lose to them afourth time this year.”

On the other side of the field, the Raiders celebrated their per-fect season and another victory.

“We played a good season and worked hard for where we’reat,” Mack said. “We’re looking forward to the playoffs and hope-fully a victory because that’s where it really counts.”

The playoffs put MAG-24 Bandits against the CSSG-3 Warriors,Wednesday. The Camp Smith Raiders play the HQBN Warriors onThursday. Both games will be played at Pop Warner Field here.

C-6 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

Fans from Camp Smith support the Warriors in their last game of the season during a Intramural Tackle Football League game at Pop WarnerField here Oct. 18.

Irving Green, Warriors quarterback, evades the Raiders defense ashe attempts to set up for a pass.

FOOTBALL, from C-1

Ryan Earls, Warriors defensive end, sacks Kimo Keonohi, Raidersquarterback, for a loss of yards.

HAWAII MARINE OCTOBER 26, 2007 • C-7

AROUND THE CORPSMCCS offers chance to attend Super Bowl XLIIPress ReleaseMarine Corps Community Services

QUANTICO, Va — This fall, clubs andrestaurants across the Corps are sponsor-ing the Marine Corps CommunityServices Football Bash to get Marines intoMCCS facilities for a little fun, cama-raderie and football.

From Oct. 19 to Dec. 6, any time youpatronize an MCCS Club or restaurant,you are eligible to enter into a raffle towin the grand prize – a five day/fournight, all-expense-paid trip for two toPhoenix to attend Super Bowl XLII, val-ued at more than $7,500.

The grand prize winner also receives$500 spending money. The second placeprize is $1,000 and merchandise, andthird place gets $500 and merchandise.

Each installation will consolidateentries and hold a drawing for installationfirst, second, and third place winnersDec.7. These winners receive MCCS giftcertificates and merchandise.

The installation first place winner will

be entered in the drawing for the topthree prizes, including the grand prize tripto Super Bowl XLII. The grand prize draw-ing is Dec. 14 at Headquarters MarineCorps, Personnel and Family ReadinessDivision, aboard Marine Corps BaseQuantico.

Authorized patrons can obtain entryforms at Officers’, Staff NCO, Enlisted, orConsolidated Clubs, and MCCS-operatedbase restaurants. On bases that do nothave an enlisted club, entry tickets areavailable in the recreation center whereenlisted personnel gather.

It’s the responsibility of the patron tocompletely and legibly complete andreturn entry tickets in time for the draw-ing.

Illegible or incomplete entries andthose submitted by unauthorized patronsare null and void.

No purchase is necessary to enter in thecontest and prizes are not redeemable forcash.

If you have questions, contact yourlocal MCCS Club or Restaurant manager.

C-8 • OCTOBER 26, 2007 HAWAII MARINE

shortstop, answered back with his ownhomerun, which fired his team up.

By the bottom of the fifth inning, theBomb Squad continued to hold the lead,12-6, do to a strong defense.

Kicking off the sixth inning, theWind Jammers stepped up, putting astop to the Bomb Squads’ winningstreak. They hit line drive balls low andfast into the outfield, and moved theirrunners around the bases and intohome. They took the lead, 15-13.

It looked grim for the Bomb Squad asthey stepped up for their last chance towin the game.

With fingers crossed, the Bomb Squadsuccessfully slipped past the infieldersand ran in three batters, winning thegame 16-15.

“We played a good game and shouldhave had the win,” said Glenn Wise,Wind Jammers pitcher and coach.

Nolting said it was a close victory, buta win is a win and the team is lookingforward to the playoffs.

SOFTBALL, from C-1

Damion Montgomery, Wind Jammers left fielder, swings away, trying to bring in runners during an Intramural Softball League game at RiselyField here Tuesday.

Chad Kaitschuck, Bomb Squad left fielder, slams into Jim Burd, Wind jammers catcher, whiletrying to race to home plate.