Ho'okele Magazine - June 2022

JUNE 2022

COMMEMORATING THE 80 TH ANNIVERSARY

Veterans remember turning point of Battle of Midway

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Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii Lydia Robertson Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Navy Region Hawaii Mike Andrews Director of Public Affairs, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Chuck Anthony Director of Public Affairs, Pacific Missile Range Facility Tom Clements Editor Anna Marie General Production Team Melvin J. Gonzalvo Elaine Phillips David D. Underwood, Jr. Jason Treffry Ensign Brianna McLaughlin MC2 Gregory Hall Senior Airman Jacob Thompson

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121) arrives The Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. (DDG 121), arrives at its new homeport at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 13, after completing its maiden voyage from Charleston, South Carolina where the ship was commissioned. (Photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

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Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.

“What is one must-have item in your hurricane preparedness kit and why?”

Interview by David D. Underwood, Jr.

Lt. Cmdr. Braden Morgan Navy Region Hawaii “I would store water for our hurricane preparedness kit. Power outages are common with hurricanes. Ensuring clean water to drink is necessary in a hurricane emergency.”

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Master Sgt. Misinimese Liulamaga Headquarters PACAF

“A portable power station. It has the ability to charge our phones, jump start our car, pump up a tire and also has a radio for emergency broadcasts. It saved us a few times already when we’ve had a flat or a dead car battery.”

“I’d bring my bible. Mental, social, physical, and spiritual are the four pillars we harp on in the U.S. Air Force. All four are significant to me with spiritual helping me the most no matter what the unknown is.”

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Your Navy Team in Hawaii Commander, Navy Region Hawaii oversees two installations: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Oahu and Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, on Kauai. As Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, we provide oversight for the ten surface ships homeported at JBPHH. Navy aircraft squadrons are also co-located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Oahu, and training is sometimes also conducted on other islands, but most Navy assets are located at JBPHH and PMRF. These two installations serve fleet, fighter and family under the direction of Commander, Navy Installations Command.

A guided-missile cruiser and destroyers of Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific deploy independently or as part of a group for Commander, U.S. Third Fleet and in the Seventh Fleet and Fifth Fleet areas of responsibility. The Navy, including your Navy team in Hawaii, builds partnerships and strengthens interoperability in the Pacific. Each year, Navy ships, submarines and aircraft from Hawaii participate in various training exercises with allies and friends in the Pacific and Indian Oceans to strengthen interoperability. Navy service members and civilians conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster response missions in the South Pacific and in Asia. Working with the U.S. Coast Guard, the Navy in Hawaii provides drug interdiction and fisheries enforcement operations for Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. In even-numbered years Hawaii hosts the biennial summer Rim of the Pacific Exercise, the world’s largest military maritime exercise, featuring more than two dozen nations and 25,000 personnel.

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COVER STORY Battle of Midway 80th anniversary: World War II veterans remember turning point DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION LGBTQ Pride Month: An environment of welcoming FAMILY AND COMMUNITY - In honor of Father’s Day - Fatherhood: Gold Star family member shares military legacy, loss - Summer of MWR

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WILDFIRE & DROUGHT LOOKOUT

The Navy family in Hawaii comprises around 50,000 people, most of whom are active duty service members and their families, and includes nearly 15,000 civilians and contractors as part of our workforce.

ON THE COVER: World War II Battle of Midway veteran Watertender 1st Class Julian Hodges, talks with service members stationed on the island of Oahu, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, June 7. Hodges was assigned to the USS Yorktown and sustained injuries during the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

(Photo by Jason Treffry)

JBPHH includes the Pearl Harbor waterfront, Hickam flight line, Wahiawa annex and several other areas in West Oahu and provides a major logistics and other support hub for the military and military families. Supporting the nation’s ballistic missile defense initiative, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on the western coast of“The Garden Island,” is the world’s largest instrumented multidimensional testing and training missile range.

We provide services to the U.S. Pacific Command, one of DOD’s six geographic combatant commands, with an area of responsibility covering half the globe. We directly support two component commands whose headquarters are on JBPHH: Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet and Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Force. Close to our own Region/ MIDPAC headquarters command is Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet. With 18 forward-deployable combat-ready U.S. Navy submarines, Pearl Harbor is home to the largest submarine presence in the Pacific. The Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, on JBPHH, is the largest ship repair facility between the West Coast and the Far East. Within our region we support more than 100 tenant commands.

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Summer Saf

SAFETY AND AWARENESS

Stay safe in Paradise

Story by Ensign Brianna McLaughlin Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Say hello to summer! With spectacular views and tropical climate, Hawaii is truly a paradise. Now that the summer season has arrived, it calls for days in the sun and some quality vacation time. The beautiful landscape and inviting water provide many playgrounds for visitors and locals.

Unfortunately, amidst all the fun action and relaxation, disastrous incidents can occur.

Although we can get distracted by everything happening around us, it is important to focus on safe practices.

Things may not always go as planned, but if prepared, we can deal with them efficiently, and maybe even prevent them.

As the COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted on the Island of Oahu, there will be more military members and civilian vacationers exploring the island. Since quarantine and all the precautions were implemented due to COVID-19, people have been itching at the thought of getting out of the house to a warm beach on a breathtaking island. That time has finally come! More vacationers and locals alike will be engaging in summer activities, meaning mishaps are more likely to occur.

It is still possible to have fun in the sun while making good decisions. To get the most out of the summer months, ensure your family and friends are aware of the possible hazards they may encounter they can stay safe.

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Sun Safety

Laying in the hot Hawaii sun without protection is hazardous to your body. But engaging in physical activity combined with the harmful rays can result in even greater dangerous health effects. The good news is that being safe in the sun while still getting Vitamin D is achievable.

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• Cover Up Although layering up in the heat sounds less than enjoyable, wearing thin layers of clothing can protect against UV rays.

• Shade Seek shelter under a beautiful, large palm tree or buy an umbrella to reduce harmful exposure to the sun. Wear a hat if you plan on going out in the sun.

Hiking Safety The ultimate family adventure experience can be found in Hawaii’s mountain ranges. Hiking is a great way to stay physically active and enjoy the outdoors. It is best to prepare and safely hike with knowledge of how to reduce possible risks. No matter the difficulty level, it is essential to enjoy the hikes properly with safety as a priority.

• Hike with a Partner If possible, use the buddy system in case something happens. If you decide to go alone, ensure at least one person knows where you are or share your location with them.

• Stay on the Path Do not venture off the marked trail, even if you are familiar with the area. If something were to happen, it would be extremely difficult for someone to find you. Also, it can cause damage to the environment.

• Plan Ahead Look up the path in advance and get an idea of how long the path will take, what it should look like, and the intensity of the hike. This way you can plan what to pack accordingly.

• Dress Appropriately Check the weather conditions as well as the environment around the hike and choose your outfit accordingly, including good feet support. Some paths can be slippery, so good tread is essential.

s, visit the Naval Safety Command’s days of summer safety campaign at y.mil/.

• Sunscreen No matter the weather condition, it is important to apply sunscreen and to continue reapplying when spending time outside. Always use sunscreen certified as reef safe with high SPF rating.

• Hydrate Continuously drink water to stay hydrated, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Fill a bottle with cold water and carry it with you.

• Shades Your eyes need just as much protection from the UV rays as your skin does. Wear sunglasses to save your eyes while looking stylish.

Water Safety

The Pacific Ocean’s name is deceiving, beneath the ocean’s majestic surface lies immense power. It can be unpredictable and very dangerous if not approached carefully.

Make sure to check in with lifeguards before entering the water to assess conditions and follow these steps to appropriately enjoy Hawaii’s beaches.

• Never Swim Alone Always use the buddy system and check to ensure the water is safe before you or family members enter.

• Encourage your Child to Wear a Life Jacket If you know someone is not a confident swimmer, support them in wearing a life jacket so they will be more comfortable in the pool or ocean.

• Stay Hydrated Swimming and splashing around in the water take a lot of energy, especially when sweating in the hot sun. Drink plenty of healthy fluids.

• Avoid Bad Ocean Conditions If in doubt, don’t go out. Waves are very unpredictable and can be very dangerous. Look out for ocean hazards such as rip currents, shore breaks, and rocks. photos continued on page 8 And never turn your back on the sea!

• Swim Near a Lifeguard Set up near a lifeguard stand and only go out in the water where you are visible to them, in case of an emergency.

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COVER STORY

COMMEMORATING THE 80 TH ANNIVERSARY Story by Anna Marie G. General Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

The Battle of Midway, referred to as the turning point of the Pacific War of World War II, took place from June 3 to 7, 1942, near the Midway atoll in the Pacific. The U.S. Navy’s quick and decisive action led to an historical victory at Midway atoll where many Americans served and sacrificed during the battle.

This year marks its 80th anniversary of one of America’s most historically significant naval victories, which blunted the Imperial Japanese navy’s striking force and its advance across the Pacific.

“The 80th anniversary is significant because you have so few veterans that are still alive that were there, there’s a lot of history books that are written about it,” said Jim Neuman, historian, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs. “Having the veterans here is really important because you hear from them and their experience, and you can fi nd out what they learned and how their story can be passed down to us.”

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What’s really powerful about the Battle of Midway is it was really just a few moments of time when American forces arrived. Three of the four Japanese carriers were hit and were disabled and sunk on that morning.

In coordination with the Naval History and Heritage Command, several events took place in Hawaii to remember the anniversary including a commemoration at the site of Station HYPO located in Building 1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, which was the location of naval intelligence gathering for the Battle of Midway and the rest of World War II in the Pacific. A ceremony also took place at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) on June 7, with visits to Midway atoll and a veterans harbor tour to the Arizona Memorial.

“The main part of the battle happened on June 4, 1942. What’s really powerful about the Battle of Midway is it was really just a few moments of time when American forces arrived. Three of the four Japanese carriers were hit and were disabled and sunk on that morning,” said Neuman. “The ability for the Americans to be in position on that day was largely a result of the military intelligence that was collected and the fact that Adm. Chester Nimitz trusted the intelligence that was collected.”

The Midway atoll, located approximately 1,500 nautical miles northwest of Hawaii, also serves as a national wildlife refuge for more than a million Laysan albatross, also known as “gooney birds” or moli in Hawaiian. On the atoll stands a monument dedicated to the preservation of the memory of Midway where the most decisive naval battle in military history was fought.

“Our remembrance of Midway illustrates how our battle achievements in innovation, intelligence, and courage serve as a model and as inspiration as we continue to face the challenges of the future,” stated in a Chief of Naval Operations execution order message.

According to Naval History and Heritage Command, the U.S. Navy, Marines, and Army used Midway as an air base, which also served as a Navy submarine base. continued on page 10

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World War II veterans remember the turning point of Battle of Midway Eighty years later, Battle of Midway veterans Navy Watertender 1st Class Julian Eugene Hodges and Marine Corps Sergeant 1st Class Edgar R. Fox visit Hawaii and Midway to attend several commemorative events.

It was an eventful day for both veterans who were recognized and honored by service members, civilians and other organizations.

Hodges, who was assigned to the USS Yorktown, saw action in the Battle of the Coral Sea and sustained injury to his shoulder working in the boiler room when his ship was torpedoed during the Battle of Midway in June 1942.

“Everything was doing fine until the battle began and then all of a sudden we had two torpedoes hit at the same time, then the lights went out. I was in Boiler room 9 of the ship when the battle began, I couldn’t see anything in the boiler room. The first thing that came to my mind was that if we go down, this is the end and that we won’t be making it,” said Hodges. “We did go down a bit but we had abandoned ship. As far as I knew, it was sinking, I was thinking there was no way out for me.

I didn’t know I was going to make it.”

(Photos by Jason Treffry and Naval History and Hertiage Command)

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Everything was doing fine until the battle began and then all of a sudden we had two torpedoes hit at the same time, then the lights went out.

His brother, Bill, also a Sailor assigned to the Yorktown, was rescued several hours in the ocean.

“I was fresh out of one battle and into another, and I had a brother on the ship too. I was concerned about him because I had been told that Fireroom 2 was destroyed by a bomb going down the stack and my brother had to be in Fireroom 2, I was in Fireroom 4,” said Hodges. “So I thought there was a chance of both of us getting lost at the time and that mom and dad, all my brothers will be feeling bad about it, but fortunately I made it out and my brother did too.”

Filled with emotions, he wept as he explained the relief of seeing his brother alive.

“When I heard that Fireroom 2 was destroyed, I thought that my brother was gone. But when the USS Portland came to pick me up, my brother was sitting on top of the gun mount,” he tearfully sighed with relief as he remembered that moment. “He was fi ne, he was alright, and had no injuries. The Portland then took us to Pearl Harbor to be treated at a hospital.”

Not knowing much about Pearl Harbor, he joked aside thinking Pearl Harbor was a woman’s name on a side note. continued on page 12

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Being here to commemorate the Battle of Midway is the greatest thing that happened to Hodges since it was his first time to come back since the battle 80 years ago.

“This has been the greatest experience with exception to meeting the Lord Jesus and marrying my wife. I never ever had any idea I would have a chance to relive it. This experience here will certainly be high on my roster for a very long time, if I live a long time,” he chuckled. “I realize that being age 99 and 4 months, I’m surging to get to 104 years old. It’s what I’ve been told on how long I’ll live in a dream I had. In my dream, my church had a party for me to celebrate my 104th birthday dinner. I told them if I do live to be 104, make it a good one.”

Fox, on the other hand enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on June 1941, and his unit was sent out to the Pacific Theater when Pearl Harbor was attacked on Dec. 7, 1941. While his unit was aboard ship at sea, Wake Island fell to the Japanese, and his unit was sent to Midway.

“When we knew the battle was going to take off and arrived, we prepared with new stores and supplies, but when the battle started around 7:05 in the morning, I was ordered to be underground in my bunker,” said Fox. “My job was to deny the enemy access to the beach. It lasted about 27 minutes in the air…I could feel the bombs dropping, I could hear machine guns going off strafing on planes and our guns firing back. When it was over with, I went outside and saw smoke and people running around gathering debris. I was then ordered to go into an aerial position in case they were to come back.”

“I’m probably one of the luckiest men to be alive today because of the men that didn’t make it to make it available for me to be here to tell other people what they did, how and why,” Fox added. “What I will never forget is the brotherhood; we always covered each other’s back. This is my fifth time to visit Midway which I will always remember. There’s always spirit, respect, and comraderie. I just feel proud about being a part of the Battle of Midway group.

Both Battle of Midway veterans were 19 years old during the attack on June 4, 1942.

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DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

AN ENVIRONMENT WELCOMING OF Pursuing Excellence Through Service Story and photos by MC2 Greg Hall, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

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iversity and inclusion have been major focal points for the Navy in recent years, as they try to leverage the skills of its workforce and create a welcoming atmosphere for Sailors from diverse backgrounds.

In 2020, Vice Adm. John Nowell, then chief of naval personnel, said, “The importance of both inclusion and diversity cannot be overstated. As a Navy, it is imperative we draw on the diverse resources, skills, capabilities, and talents of our people, and that we not think, and act, and look the same. Equally, we must be inclusive – creating a culture where everyone feels they can provide their opinions and are valued for who they are.”

Understanding people and their emotions has been the motivation of a particular Navy clinical psychologist, the first Navy lieutenant elected to Fellow status of the American Psychological Association (APA).

“As a first-generation college student, I knew I wanted to study something that interested me, and I had always been fascinated by two things: peoples’ relationships with one another, and their relationships with their own emotions,” said Lt. Nicholas Grant, a psychologist assigned to Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.

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“It is very common for people to minimize their emotions, especially those that they judge to be “bad,” but I think emotion provides us with rich information about ourselves, our life experiences, and how we relate and connect with others.”

Grant said that as his education progressed, he continued to see how psychology impacted day-to-day life and motivated him to continue to learn how to use psychology to better serve others.

“In my Ph.D. (doctor of philosophy), I completed my research training at the Center for LGBTQ Evidencedbased Applied Research (CLEAR), which is where I first began to learn how research can be used to help inform policy, and thus developed my interest in public policy,” said Grant. “By pushing myself to try new things, my interests expanded and I pursued new opportunities to gain competency across multiple fields like clinical, research, and policy.”

Following the completion of his doctorate, Grant served as a Congressional Fellow in the Office of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, assisting on the senator’s military, healthcare

and LGBTQ legislative portfolios. He also began working on the APA’s Division 44 Public Policy Committee.

Grant said that working for Gillibrand is where he first learned that the U.S. Navy has a strong reputation for being the most inclusive and advanced in their policy development when it comes to supporting LGBTQ service members.

His work garnered the attention of a fellow on the committee who would eventually become a mentor to Grant.

“I became aware of Dr. Grant’s work on APA’s Division 44 Public Policy Committee,” said Dr. Glenda Russell, licensed psychologist. “I was impressed by his knowledge of policy issues affecting LGBTQ people as well as by his commitment to working toward social justice for this group and, indeed, for all marginalized groups.”

“Later, I was asked to join a committee that Dr. Grant chaired,” said Russell. “It was a working committee focused on the revision of an APA resolution pertaining to discrimination against LGBTQ people. Once again, Dr. Grant carried out the project with competence and grace.”

everyone that there is a place for them in the Navy.

After joining the Navy as a psychologist, Grant continued his work of advocating for marginalized groups, especially “There are many assumptions about LGBTQ service members not being welcome in the military, but I can LGBTQ people. speak from my own experience and say that is not true,” “Since my time in the Navy, I have seen a major transition said Grant. “I am both proud and excited by the Navy’s in the manner in which the Navy supports transgender Culture of Excellence approach and specifically its service members in particular,” said Grant. “While serving efforts to ensure inclusion and connectedness for every as the Naval Medical Forces Pacific Transgender Care Team member of the Navy family. I hope that one day in the co-chair from 2020-2021, I got firsthand experiences of near future all Americans will know that the Navy is a working within Navy medicine to support our service safe and supportive system for LGBTQ service members member’s access gender affirming care under both the who wish to serve their country.” current policy and previous ban on transgender service.”

Grant achieved Fellow status in the APA’s Division His work in the Navy is not a surprise for Russell, who 44 which focuses on the diversity of human sexual describes him as a warm, open person who gets orientations by supporting research, promoting things done. She said he demonstrated a fundamental commitment to positioning himself to influence policy for relevant education, and affecting professional and marginalized groups, especially for LGBTQ people.

public policy. Since that time, he has been elected to

Fellow status in Division 19, which encourages research Grant continues his work of helping Sailors on a daily basis. His positive attitude and ready smile is endearing to and the application of psychological research to military anyone that interacts with him. His hope is to show problems.

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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

ON FATHERHOOD:

GOLD STAR FAMILY MEMBER SHARES MILITARY LEGACY, LOSS A

t the tender age of 11, he moved to Los Angeles.

By the time he graduated high school, he was still unsure where life would take him. That changed when he enlisted in the Marine Corps; setting him on a career path that has allowed him to give back to the community.

“I served in the Marine Corps for seven years, got out and became a firefighter in San Diego county and stayed in the Marine Corps reserves and went to war in Desert Storm, Bosnia, Iraq, Afghanistan and Africa,” said Michael “Top” Washington, veteran and Gold Star family member. “In 1994, I became a part of the Seattle fire department where I stayed there for 27 years and retired in December 2020. Now I am a therapist.”

Washington decided to become

a therapist to help people in the community who experienced similar struggles he had faced in life, such as losing a son who was killed in action while serving in the Afghanistan war.

This played a vital part and was when he became a Gold Star family member - an immediate family member whose loved one died in service to our nation.

“When my son was killed in Afghanistan, it felt like a Jenga column came crashing down, said Washington. “After I was able to navigate that and turn my life around, I was thinking to myself how can I help and give back to the people with similar struggles so they don’t have to go through what I’ve been through. That is how I got my bachelor’s in social work and became a therapist.”

As part of giving back to

the community and being a Gold Star family member, Washington and his family were among the selected families featured in the Oprah Winfrey Network in 2021 during a fatherhood segment where Oprah sent each guest on a trip to Maui. This also led him back to his childhood roots on the island of Oahu where he had the opportunity to visit and go on a harbor tour courtesy of Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Public Affairs.

father-son roadtrip.

(Photos courtesy of Mike Washington)

Story by Anna Marie G. General, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

“I was trying to reiterate to him that he does not have to go into service to satisfy me, we had a great relationship and I am very proud of him,” said Coming from a family of military Washington. “My son once veterans which included his said he wants to help people father, wife, son, daughter and out there to protect and defend numerous relatives in service, them.”

Washington was no stranger to the importance of serving his As part of Father’s Day, this country, and his son followed in visit back to his childhood his footsteps. home not only allowed him to show his family where he grew His son was just 15 when he up but to honor and hold the decided he wanted to follow memories he had with his son in his father’s shoes during a whom he lost in battle.

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MWR fun is back, and our lineup of activities will keep you going through the season.

SPECIAL EVENTS 4th of July Celebration, sponsored by USAA July 4, 3-9:30pm at Ward Field. FREE admission.

Celebrate America’s birthday with us! It’s a full day of fun, with activities and attractions for all ages, a car show, delicious food, and a concert lineup for everyone, headlined by Chase Rice, plus Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, MAX and Mark Bassy. Don’t forget the best fireworks show on the island!

ARTS & CRAFTS Summer Craft Camps Camps run Tuesday-Friday 10am-12 noon, different projects each week. Sessions start May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26.

4th of July Family Dog Show July 4, 10-11:30am. Think your dog is best in show?

Come show us! Prizes will be awarded for dogs with the most patriotic costumes, most obedient, owner/ dog look alikes and best tricks!

Youth Art Showcase Spotlight your talented keiki in this FREE Art Showcase! Artwork, crafts, photography and digital creations accepted from youth 6-18 years old.

Submissions will be accepted at the Arts & Crafts Sales Store from June 14- August 13. Gallery Reception August 18, 5:307pm.

Makai Recreation Center Classes Take a class in everything from ballet to martial arts at Makai Rec! Classes available for all ages.

Home Run Derby August 5 at Ward Field.

FREE, open to all DoD ID cardholders.

BOWLING

Fall Softball League Beginning in August. FREE, open to commands of JBPHH. More details coming soon.

Graduates Week June 5-11, 4-7pm at Hickam Bowling Center. We’re honoring our 2022 graduates! Come into the center, show proof of your graduation and get 2 free games of bowling (shoe rental not included).

Father’s Day Special June 19, 12-4pm at Hickam Bowling Center. “Treat” Dad to some free bowling for Father’s Day. Dads receive a free game with a paying family member.

A fun family activity before or after you take him for a special meal.

FITNESS Superhero 8K Run June 25, 7am at Hickam Fitness Center. FREE. Dress up as your favorite superhero and join us on this longer run that will help prepare you for the half marathon in August! Sign up the morning of the run.

JBPHH Half Marathon August 20 (tentative date). More details to come so follow us online for updates!

FOOD & BEVERAGE Pau Hana Fridays Rooftop at Wright Brother’s Fridays, 4-8pm Enjoy the sunset up and a chill vibe. Food & drink available for purchase.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS Intramural Volleyball League June 1 - August. FREE, open to commands of JBPHH. Summer Soccer League June 11 - August. FREE, open to commands of JBPHH.

LIBRARY Summer Reading Program Read Off the Beaten Path: June 1 to July 23 Read just 20 minutes a day this summer to earn exciting prizes from your library! Fun activities each week. https://pearlharborhickam.beanstack.com.

MOVIES AT SHARKEY THEATER Beat the summer heat and chill with a movie at Sharkey Theater. Tickets are only $5 and movies are shown every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Follow us for word on special showings like...

FREE Advance Screening “Top Gun: Maverick” May 21, 7pm. Tickets issued beginning at 4pm. Limit 4 tickets per active duty, 2 tickets per all other DoD ID cardholders.

OUTDOOR RECREATION Youth Ocean Adventure Camps Ages 7-15 Cost: $200 Registration opens May 3 Youth will enjoy a week full of ocean adventures, such as swimming, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and more.

Youth Surf Camp at White Plains Beach 7am-9am or 9am-11am Ages 12-17 (must know how to swim) Cost: $150 Registration opens May 3 for June 13-17 Sessions Registration opens June 1 for July 18- 22 Sessions This week long course gives our keiki the chance to become safer waterboys and girls. Register IN PERSON at Hickam Harbor. Office opens at 9am.

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Moonlight Paddle at Hickam Harbor 8-10 pm Ages 16 & up.

Registration opens May 3 for June 14 Session Registration opens June 1 for July 13 Session What better way to melt the day-to-day stress than to join us for an evening paddle? Trip includes all required gear. Some kayak paddling experience required. Bring water and dry clothes to change into after the activity. Sign up at Hickam Harbor.

Learn to Stand Up Paddle Board at Hickam Harbor 9am-10am / 1030am- 1130am Cost: $30 Registration opens May 3 for June 11 Session Registration opens May 3 for June 26 Session Registration opens June 1 for July 23 Session Registration opens June 1 for July 31 Session Perfect class to get your feet wet and discover stand up paddle boarding. Paddle boarding is a great way to provide a good work out, and enjoy the ocean.

Bottom Fishing at Hickam Harbor Cost: $175 flat rate (up to 5 people) 3 hour tour This is a great trip for experts and beginners alike.

Trip includes gear, bait, guides and the boat. Bring a snack and some drinks. Come into our office and set up an appointment with us.

Learn to Spearfish 9am-12noon Cost: $75 per-person Our staff will show the basics so you can become an accomplished free diver and acquire the skills needed to catch your dinner. Come into our office and set up an appointment with us.

SCAN FOR INFO

Start Sailing Right at Hickam Harbor Marina Ages 18 & older $200/person Adult sailing class taught by one of our certified instructors. Class consists of classroom theory and on-the-water group instruction. Maximum of 4 students per session.

Learn To Sail Adult Class at Rainbow Bay Marina MON/WED – 9:30-11:30am June (Registration opens May 1) July (Registration opens June 1) Ages 18 & older $150/person Adult sailing class taught by one of our certified instructors. Class consists of classroom theory and on-the-water group instruction. Minimum 4Maximum of 8 students per session.

Beginners Sailing at Rainbow Bay Marina MON/WED 12-2pm/ 3:30-5:30pm Ages 10 – 17 years $120/person.

Beginners sailing class taught by one of our certified instructors. Class consists of classroom theory and on-the-water group instruction. Maximum of 8 students per session. Minimum 5 Students per class.

Level 2 Sailing at Rainbow Bay Marina TUES/THURS 12-2pm/ 3:30-5:30pm Ages 10 – 17 years $85/person Class consists of theory and on-the-water group instruction. Minimum 5- Maximum of 20 students per session.

Adult Small Boat Sailing Course at Hickam Harbor WEDS/FRI 9:30am-12pm Cost: $200 June (Registration opens May 1) July (Registration opens June 1) Learn to rig and sail small sailboats. No experience required! Open to new and salty sailors 18 and over. Classes are held on Wednesday and Friday mornings throughout the month. Minimum 2- Maximum 8

Canoe Paddling at Hickam Beach at Honey Moon Beach location TUES- SAT 830am-930am/ 10am-11am Pre-register at Hickam Harbor Marina.

Cost: $10 per person Come get an early workout before the day starts!

Pre-registration is required to participate. Sign up at Hickam Harbor Marina. All ability levels welcomed!

Private reservations: Tues-Fri 630am-730am.

Come to the Hickam harbor office to schedule.

Canoe Paddling at Rainbow Bay Marina Walk in’s: MON-FRI 830am-930am Pre-register at Hickam Harbor Marina.

Cost: $10 per person Get an early workout before the day starts! Preregistration is required to participate. Sign up at Rainbow Bay Marina. All ability levels welcomed!

Private group reservations are availbe. Call the Rainbow Bay Marina office to schedule: 808-784-0167

YOUTH SPORTS 2022 Youth Sports Camps Registration May 9-31 at greatlifehawaii.com.

Looking for something the kids can do this summer that is both fun AND educational? Have a look at some of our fun summer camps!

Rugby June 8-10, 4-5pm Ages: 7 - 18 Cost: $50 Paddling Camp June 13-17 & July 25-29 9-11am Age: 7 - 18, Cost: $60 Beginning Lacrosse June 20-21 , 4-5:30pm Age: 5 - 11, Cost: $40 Hula Camp June 28-30, 9-11am Age: 5 -1 8, Cost: $50 Volleyball Clinic July 5-8, 9-10:30am Age: 7+, Cost: $50

Wizarding Camp July 11-13, 9-10:30am Age: 5-18, Cost: $50 Wacky Sports July 14-15, 9-10am Age: 7 - 18, Cost: $40 Basketball Camp July 18-22, 3:30-5pm Age: 7 - 18, Cost: $60 Golf Camp July 18-20, 9-11am Age: 7 - 18, Cost: $60 Intro to Pickleball July 21-22, 9-10:30am Age:7 - 18, Cost: $40

No official endorsement intended.

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JUNE 2022

Visit https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/summer to see all the fun events MWR has lined up for you and your family this season. Here’s a reminder of more fun things to do, in case you forgot the variety MWR offers you.

AQUATICS

Pools are opening for the summer so you can beat the summer heat. Group swim lessons for the young ones are offered on June 20–30 and July 11–21, but be sure to sign up as soon as the online registration opens. Spots fill up fast!

ARTS & CRAFTS CENTER

In addition to Summer Craft Camps and Youth Art Showcases, classes are available for youth and adults to help you explore your creative side. Pick n Paint is open four days a week for a relaxing painting session of your choosing.

BOWLING

If getting some sun isn’t your thing, visit one of our two centers, one on each side of the base. Check out the weekday specials for great deals.

GOLF

Four golf courses add up to variety all summer long.

Whether you’re looking for championship level (Navy-Marine), beautiful ocean backdrops (Mamala Bay), quick rounds or night play (Ke’alohi) or want something different away from the base (Barbers Point), there’s a course for you.

ITT

Summer is the perfect time to “play tourist” and ITT is here to help you get the best deals for activities on Oahu and the neighbor islands. Travel Connections can help you plan your next “island hop” for a mini vacation or go all-in for an international adventure.

OUTDOOR RECREATION

Summer is the prime time for MWR to show you how to have fun in the water. Join our classes for Stand Up Paddle Board, Fishing, Sailing, even Spearfishing.

If it’s gear you need, visit our Equipment Rental for affordable rates on everything from sports, to camping to party equipment.

SHARKEY THEATER

If you’d rather escape the summer sun, Sharkey Theater is your spot. Movies are shown every Friday– Sunday and tickets are only $5. That leaves extra for your popcorn or other treat while watching your favorite summer flick.

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Explore the Island!

Adult & Child Tap Dancing

June 7 – July 26 | 10a.m.–12p.m.

Wednesdays, 4:30–5p.m.

There’s no limit to the beauty a child can create when given some instruction and artistic freedom.

Different projects presented each week. 4-class sessions start every Tuesday.

Liberty is here to help you get the most of your time stationed in Hawaii. Hikes, fishing trips and more await. Broaden your horizons with Liberty!

Outdoor Recreation

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All levels. Coed. Treat your body and soul with forms, conditioning, flexibility grace of Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop moves, Character, choreography and lots of fun with great positive high energy.

Friday Rooftop Pau Hana at Wright Brothers Cafe & Grile

May 3 (registration open) | $30/session June 11 (9–10a.m.), June 26 (10:30–11:30a.m.)

Enoy drinks and a limited pau hana menu while watching the sun set at our open-air rooftop lounge.

Get your feet wet and discover stand up paddle boarding. Learn the basics in a stress free environment.

Paddle boarding is a great way to work out and enjoy the ocean. Sign up and experience something new!

DJ Bingo at Tradewinds

Moonlight Paddle at Hickam Harbor

Fridays, 4–8p.m.

Saturdays, 7p.m.

Test your song knowledge & win prizes!

DJ Trivia at Tradewinds Tuesdays, 7p.m.

Think you know it all? Prove it at Trivia night!

May 3 (registration open) $40/session | June 14 (8–10a.m.)

Melt the day to day stress with an evening paddle.

As the moon lights our way across the water, enjoy the company of the group, the stillness of the water and let our guides lead the way. All gear included.

Paddling experience required; some physical exertion necessary. Bring water and dry clothes to change into after the activity. **Subject to change due weather and ocean conditions. Safety is our biggest priority!

All levels. Tap Dancing workout with fun! No prior experience is required.

Thursdays, 7–7:40p.m.

MFSC Learn a new life skill with the Military & Family Support Center. Classes available in financial planning, personal development, relocation, transition & employment. To register or check out the available class listings at jbphh.greatlifehawaii. com/support/military-family-support-center/ mfsc-class-schedule-registration.

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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS

Capt. Timothy Young, outgoing commanding officer Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF), Barking Sands, is relieved by Capt. Brett Stevenson during a change of command ceremony in the hangar bay at PMRF, June 9.

Lt. Col. Domenic Magazu III, assumes command of the 352d Cyberspace Operational Squadron by accepting the guidon from Col. John Picklesimer, 67th Cyberspace Operations Group commander during a change of command Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, June 1.

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Capt. Patrick Blake salutes the ensign during a change of command ceremony.

Blake relieved Capt. Jason Adams, Commander, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Indo-Pacific, during the official change of command ceremony, June 1.

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In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month the Joint Diversity Committee held a cake-cutting ceremony at the Silver Dolphin Bistro Galley at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 26.

Service members pose for a photo during the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society (NMCRS) award ceremony at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Chapel, May 18.

World War II Battle of Midway veteran, Sergeant 1st Class Edgar R. Fox, meets service members stationed on the island of Oahu, at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam, June 7. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Fox manned a pillbox on the southern end of Sand Island as part of Midway Atoll.

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Wildfire & Drought LOOKOUT! Drought Means More Wildfire --Be Alert and Prepared--

• Dry conditions significantly increase wildfire risk in Hawaii.

• Wildfires are a frequent, year-round hazard across Hawaii.

• Nearly all wildfires are started by people.

• Drought during past El Niños led to some of Hawaii’s largest wildfires on both windward and leeward sides.

The rainforest can burn when there is no rain.

Help Do Your Part By Preventing Wildfire Clear vegetation 10 feet around campfires and BBQs, keep a shovel and water nearby, and put them out COLD before walking away.

Be sure machinery (chainsaws, weed trimmers) and recreational vehicles have operating spark arrestors and are maintained regularly.

Heat from vehicle exhaust systems can ignite dry grass - park cars on areas that are paved or where vegetation is trimmed and cleared.

Fireworks are a common cause of brushfires in dry, grassy areas - attend and enjoy public fireworks displays to maximize safety and fire protection.

Avoid these activities when it’s windy or grass and brush are dry!

This message brought to you by: • • • • • • • •

Hawaii Wildfire Management Organiza4on University of Hawaii CTAHR Coopera4ve Extension Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NOAA Na4onal Weather Service Hawaii Community College U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii

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Honolulu Fire Department Hawaii Fire Department Maui Fire Department Kauai Fire Department Federal Fire Department Na4onal Park Service Pacific Fire Exchange USDA Forest Service

Created by Hawaii Wildfire Management Organiza<on on behalf of Oahu Wildfire Informa<on Exchange and Big Island Wildfire Coordina<ng Group.

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