Ho'okele - August 26, 2019 (Pearl Harbor-Hickam Magazine)

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AUGUST 26, 2019

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PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Hawaii Air National Guard F-22 Raptors perform a flyover during the national anthem at the opening ceremonies of a National Football League preseason game Aug. 17 at the Aloha Stadium.

The Los Angeles Rams played as the home team against the Dallas Cowboys during their second preseason game. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

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Your Navy Team in Hawaii Commander, Navy Region Hawaii oversees two installations: Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam 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.

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.

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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USS Michael Murphy Returns

USS Chung-Hoon Change of Command

COMMANDER, NAVY REGION HAWAII AND NAVAL SURFACE GROUP MIDDLE PACIFIC REAR ADM. ROBERT CHADWICK

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Volunteers cleanup Battleship Missouri

CSAF Visits Hickam Field

9-10 Future Chiefs Bring Battleship Missouri to Life

COMMANDER, JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM 11-12

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Chief Season Begins

CAPT. JEFF BERNARD

PACAF Celebrates 75 Years

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PHNSY Celebrates 100 Years

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PHNSY Welcomes Largest Class of Apprentices PLUS:

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NAVSUP FLC Tests Prototype Food Show Connects Local Businesses Community Calendar

COMMANDING OFFICER PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY CAPT. TIMOTHY YOUNG

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USS Damage Controlman 2nd Class Ronald McKeever, assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), holds up his daughter during a homecoming ceremony Aug. 19 at JBPHH following a three-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devin M. Langer)

USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Command Master Chief Jose Romero greets his family during a homecoming ceremony Aug. 19 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a three-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devin M. Langer)

USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) Commanding OďŹƒcer Christopher Forch kisses his wife during a homecoming ceremony Aug. 19 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a three-month deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devin M. Langer)

Michael Murphy returns

by Commander, U.S. 3rd Fleet Public Affairs

The Arleigh Burke-class guidedmissile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and the “Easyriders” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 37 returned to their homeport of Pearl Harbor following a successful deployment to the 3rd and 4th Fleet areas of operations Aug. 19.

While Michael Murphy was deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations, Chile hosted the ship, along with maritime forces from 11 partnering countries – including Brazil, Columbia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Germany, Honduras, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Turkey, and the United Kingdom – to participate in exercise UNITAS LX (60).

UNITAS, Latin for “unity,” is the world’s longest-running multinational maritime exercise. Conceived in 1959 and first executed in 1960, UNITAS is a demonstration of U.S. commitment to the region and the strong relationships forged between partnering nations and

their militaries.

During deployment, the ship also participated in exercise Teamwork South, a biennial Chilean naval exercise that focuses on conducting training scenarios in intermediate and advanced anti-surface and anti-submarine warfare operations.

“Multi-national operations and exercises like UNITAS and Teamwork South underpin the U.S. Navy’s collective maritime efforts in the Indo-Pacific region,” said Cmdr. Christopher Forch, Michael Murphy’s commanding officer.

“The variety of operations the ship conducted during deployment demanded excellence from the crew; we operated with flexibility and professionalism that is second to none.”

Michael Murphy also conducted extensive training during its routine

operations that prepared the crew to successfully rescue five stranded mariners off the coast of Peru.

“Helping spot those fishermen was easily the high point of my naval career,” said Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Ryan Buck. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing at first, but then I saw them frantically waving makeshift flags made of jackets and pants, just to make sure we saw them.”

Michael Murphy also conducted a number of live-fire gunnery exercises – including its 5-inch gun, close-in weapons system, Mark-38 25mm machine gun, .50-caliber machine gun, M240 machine guns, and a two-day small-arms qualification – and HSM 37 tallied 266 flight hours over the course of 84 flights.

“This has been an excellent deployment,” said Forch. “Along with our allies and partners, we all operate toward the same end – continued security and stability that result in a free and open Indo-Pacific. I couldn’t be more proud of my Sailors for their accomplishments and dedication to mission.”

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USS Chung-Hoon holds 10th change of command

By Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl HarborHickam Aug. 16.

Cmdr. Stephen J. Henz relieved Cmdr. Brent S. Jackson, becoming the ship’s 11th commanding officer.

During Jackson’s time in command, ChungHoon completed a seven-month deployment and participated in numerous operations throughout the U.S. 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet areas of operations, to include some operations with partner nations.

Specifically, while conducting Operation Nobel Torch, Chung-Hoon conducted three drug seizures, confiscating more than $5 million worth of illegal drugs and 22,000 pounds of hashish transported into Yemen, the first drug seizure by a U.S. Navy ship in 5th Fleet in over one and a half years.

While independently steaming, Chung-Hoon conducted 14 Bab al-Mandab Strait transits, many of them escorting merchant or other U.S. military vessels. The ship also conducted four Strait of Hormuz transits, one of which Chung-Hoon was the officer in tactical command of three U.S. ships and a Royal Australian Navy Anzac-class frigate.

Chung-Hoon covered 54,000 nautical miles over the course of deployment.

“A ship is just a piece of steel without a crew, and the crew that I was fortunate enough to serve with was among the very best our Navy has to offer,” said Jackson. “Through a grueling schedule over the last 15-months, the ‘Koa Kai’ of Chung-Hoon has always worked toward the ship’s mission success, certainly bigger than any one person.

They were determined and displayed an inspiring measure of pride in all that they did. The crew motivated me each day as they proudly honored the legacy of our namesake, Rear Adm. Gordon P. Chung-Hoon. I am eternally grateful to have been their shipmate.”

Jackson is slated to serve as N8/9 at the Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center Det. in Point Loma, California, for his next tour.

Henz has served as Chung-Hoon’s executive officer since December 2017. His previous sea tours include USS Vandegrift (FFG 48), CTF 70, USS Hue City (CG 66), USS Russell (DDG 59), USS Comstock (LSD 45) and USS Jarrett (FFG33). Ashore, he has served onboard Commander, U.S. 5th Fleet and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

Chung-Hoon is named in honor of Rear Adm. Gordon P. Chung-Hoon (1910-1979), a Hawaii native and a recipient of the Navy Cross and Silver Star for extraordinary heroism while engaged in military operations and gallantry in action as commanding officer for USS Sigsbee (DD 502) from May 1944 through October 1945.

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Cmdr. Brent Jackson, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) reads his orders during the Chung-Hoon change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Charles Oki)

Cmdr. Brent Jackson, left, former commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) turns over the officers sword carried by Chung-Hoon namesake, Rear Adm. Gordon Pai’ea Chung-Hoon, to Cmdr. Stephen Henz during the ChungHoon change of command ceremony. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Charles Oki)

Navy volunteers complete Arizona Memorial cleanup for re-opening

Story and photos by Pacific Historic Parks

For the second week in a row, U.S. Navy personnel conducted another volunteer cleanup of the USS Arizona Memorial as the re-opening of the memorial draws closer.

Members of the Mustang Association, consisting of naval officers who began their military careers as enlisted, cleaned, painted and polished the memorial.

“There are things that we do that feel like work and this doesn’t feel like work.

This is an absolute honor to be out here,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jeremy Reed, the social director of the Mustang Association.

Last weekend 100 Navy chief petty officers and future selected chiefs were on board doing the first phase of the volunteer cleanup.

“Virtually every volunteer reports that it’s a deeply personal experience doing the work in the shadow of the Memorial Shrine Room that lists the 1,177 Arizona crewmembers killed Dec. 7, 1941, with

many entombed in the battleship,” said Aileen Utterdyke, President and CEO of Pacific Historic Parks, a non-profit that supports the National Park Service in its stewardship of the USS Arizona Memorial.

The USS Arizona Memorial, opened in 1962, closed to foot traffic since May 2018 due to a failure in a floating concrete dock.

The National Park Service has not announced a re-open date, but the Navy volunteers feel their work is a sign that it is getting closer.

USS Arizona Memorial programs continue to run as scheduled at the state’s number one visitor attraction.

Visitors still view the film and go on a narrated tour of Battleship Row, but do not disembark at the memorial.

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Sky Warrior

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein meets with members of the 15th Operations Support Squadron airfield management team at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 14.

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rs host CSAF at Hickam Field

Story and photos by Tech. Sgt. Heather Redman 15th Wing Public Affairs

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his wife Dawn Goldfein visited the Sky Warrior team during their first visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 13-14.

During his visit, Goldfein learned about the unique history, mission, and challenges of the 15th Wing. Mrs. Goldfein toured Hickam historic housing as well as the Child Development Center.

“What you do here at Hickam is arm the Secretary of State and our diplomats, so they can negotiate from a position of strength,” said Goldfein.

Hickam Airfield’s strategic location allows the assigned Airmen to enable, employ, and project combat power across the Indo-Pacific. Along with the 15th Wing, there are 12 Air Force tenant units on JBPHH. “If you want to understand the why behind the things that we do, it is to ensure joint warfighting excellence,” said Goldfein. “Some of the things that we are focused on improving our joint warfighting excellence is improving the squadrons. Squadrons are the fundamental fighting formation of the United States Air Force. Squadrons are where we build readiness, combat capability, and lethality.”

During an Airmen all call, Goldfein covered topics such as family support, talent management, and joint operations.

“I want you to think about how we execute our responsibility for air and space superiority, in leading joint campaigns,” said Goldfein. “When you think of joint leader development, don’t think about it in terms of joint duty. Think about it in terms of our obligation as the land based force that is responsible for arriving first in any campaign and halting enemy activity, while follow on forces can be brought to bear.”

Goldfein also spoke to Airmen about the rise in suicides and the need for discussion surrounding the issue.

“Right now, there is no data that we’ve looked at that indicates we have something going on that would cause an increase in suicides, but we cannot sustain these losses,” said Goldfein.

“Suicide is an adversary that strikes with or without warning and leaves devastation in its path.”

From Aug. 1 thru Sept. 15, units will take a resiliency tactical pause to start an ongoing dialogue about the force’s well-being. During this time, leaders have an opportunity to engage their Airmen in a manner that fosters interpersonal connections, and to seek feedback on resiliency.

JBPHH was Gen. and Mrs. Goldfein’s first stop as they visit various units throughout the IndoPacific.

Left: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks to Airmen during an all call at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 14.

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Fu t u re c h i e f s b r i n g Battleship Missouri M e m o r i a l t o l i fe Story and photos by MCC Alexander Gamble Navy Public Affairs Support Element Det. Hawaii

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First class petty officers selected to become chief petty officers listen to local Navy heritage training while riding a white boat during a tour for Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy Aug. 19

Enlisted Sailors moved aboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Battleship Missouri Memorial to start the 20th iteration of Battleship Missouri’s Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy Aug. 18.

Seventeen master, senior and chief petty officers joined 39 first class petty officers selected to become chief petty officers to live aboard the floating museum.

First class petty officers selected to become chief petty officers march in formation on the pier in front of Battleship Missouri Memorial, where the Sailors are living aboard for Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy Aug. 19.

“This experience really strikes home the depth and importance of heritage of the United States Navy,” said Senior Chief Intelligence Specialist Matthew Siemienski, of Naples, Florida, the lead mentor for this year’s legacy academy classes. “As chief petty officers, we are the keepers of heritage. This week provides that opportunity for the next generation of chiefs to truly appreciate that heritage and legacy we carry as Sailors.”

The plan for this week’s events includes tours of the Battleship Missouri Museum, National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park, USS Arizona Memorial, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, and the Defense Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Accounting Agency. There are also several training events to simulate life at sea while developing teamwork and leadership skills.

“I want to strengthen my heritage,” said Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Petty Officer Emanuel Floyd, of Jacksonville, Florida, one of the live-aboard Sailors selected to become a chief petty officer. “I want to know more about chief petty officers, and more about the Missouri, especially in conjunction with Hawaii. Just knowing where I came from, and knowing my heritage, will strengthen my leadership.”

The Battleship Missouri Memorial Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy is one of several live-aboard chief petty officer legacy academies around the Navy. These legacy academies provide an opportunity for Sailors selected to become chief petty officers to live Navy heritage.

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Chief season begins

By MC2 Jessica Blackwell Navy Public Affairs Support Element Det. Hawaii

As chief season begins, one of the first steps for chief petty officer (CPO) selectees is CPO Leadership Development Course (CPOLDC). Just as the Sailors have done from the rank of E4 to E6, they attend an indoctrination leadership course.

This year in Hawaii, however, CPO selectees attended a weeklong pilot version for a new CPOLDC onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 5-9.

Hawaii is one of three regions asked to participate in the pilot program and provide feedback to Navy Leadership Ethics Command (NLEC), based in Newport, Rhode Island. The two other regions were in Washington state and San Diego, California.

At the beginning of July and August, lives were changed. Chief results for reservists, full-time support and active-duty E6’s were released notifying eligible Sailors for one of the highly anticipated milestones of their career. The chief selects now embark on weeks of training, mentorship, rigorous tasks and orders to mold them into wiser leaders and stronger Sailors. The selectees will ultimately join the family of over 30,000 chiefs as they become members of CPO Messes throughout the fleet.

“This class is more focused on character based training, ethics and building toughness, whereas some of the older CPO indoctrinations were more competence training,” said Command Master Chief Aaron Lee, a member of one of the groups heading up the pilot program. “This [class] is more teaching Sailors how to be Sailors.”

“Character amplifies competence” is the overall motto for enlisted leader development and a part of the Navy Leader Development Framework presented by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson. This motto implies that one’s character is a source for demonstrated competence; character is part of the foundation for success.

Chief petty officers are not only regarded for their technical expertise and leadership ability, but they are in an advocate role for Sailors. Chiefs are liaisons, bridging the gap between officers and enlisted personnel. They are mentors for junior Sailors and junior officers alike. It is vital they understand the essence of a Sailor and how a chief’s nature and character can play a vital role in a Sailor’s development.

“I think character is super important in what we do every day as Sailors. The last indoctrination course really didn’t’ go deep into character base training,” said Lee. “We have future leaders, future chiefs, that are going through this course. If anything it is a reminder of what we want our future Sailors to look like.”

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The ways in which the Navy trains its leaders is getting an upgrade with the rollout of the CNO’s Leader Development Framework.

Enlisted leaders are critical in ensuring the Navy achieves operational excellence and the Navy will demand more from those leaders.

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Yeoman 1st Class Joseph Phinizy, of Raleigh, North Carolina, selected to become a chief petty officer, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Pacific, runs on the beach during physical training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Aug. 19. Sailors selected for promotion to chief petty officer go through six weeks of initiation training, to include leadership and physical training, and to become better suited in their new roles as senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Devin M. Langer)

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By PACAF Public Affairs

The 75th anniversary of Far East Air Forces (FEAF), also known as Pacific Air Forces, was celebrated during a ceremony in the historic Courtyard of Heroes at Headquarters PACAF Aug. 2.

On Aug. 3, 1944, the FEAF was activated at Brisbane, Australia, under the command of Lt. Gen. George C. Kenney. Over the next 18 months, FEAF moved from Brisbane to New Guinea, the Philippines, and then to Japan.

FEAF moved from Fuchu Air Station, Japan, to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, on July 1, 1957, and was redesignated Pacific Air Forces under the command of Gen. Laurence S. Kuter.

“Since that move, this historic building has served as our home,” said Donald Fenton, PACAF command historian. “More than four million men and women have served in FEAF and PACAF over the last three quarters of a century. More than 10,000 have sacrificed their lives defending our nation and 31 have received the Medal of Honor in the Pacific.”

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Airmen in FEAF and PACAF have fought in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, and have deployed in support of Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Inherent Resolve.

“PACAF has also been a major force for peace, supporting more than 275 humanitarian and disaster relief operations across the theater and beyond,” Fenton said, “These operations include names such as New Life, Babylift, Fiery Vigil, Unified Assistance and Tomodachi. As inheritors of this proud 75-year legacy, today’s PACAF Airmen stand ready to support stability and security in the Indo-Pacific, a region so vast that it encompasses half the globe and two thirds of the world’s population.”

Following Fenton’s opening remarks, Kahu Kordell Kekoa, a local pastor, delivered a Hawaiian blessing.

“The gentle rain that falls upon us is really a reminder for us that we’re doing good things,” Kekoa said. “So the rain that I have inside this bowl was actually rainfall from 25 years ago, 50 years after PACAF began its life.”

As part of the ceremony, Kekoa placed some of the rain water in the courtyard as well as on the hands of Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., PACAF commander, and his wife, Sharene.

“Seventy five years of anything doesn’t just happen by some miracle or accident,” Brown said. “It takes effort, it needs a purpose and it requires adaptation.”

The 75th anniversary is traditionally known as the diamond anniversary.

“A diamond is a fitting metaphor for what the FEAF and now PACAF was, is, and will be,” Brown said. “A diamond is the hardest naturally occurring stone. It is a precious mineral formed through time, temperature and pressure. Similarly, PACAF has developed into a polished command through time and immense pressure.”

PACAF has three lines of effort to vector the command: strengthen alliances and recruit new partners, enhance lethality and interoperability, and establish operational concepts for great power competition.

“Studying the history of the FEAF and PACAF, however, I can see that the three

lines of effort that vector the command today played a major part in the growth of the Air Forces’ role in the IndoPacific,” Brown said. “Looking to the future, I envision those three lines of effort continuing to hone effort, deliver purpose and refine adaptation.”

Kahu Kordell Kekoa, a local pastor, placed rainwater on the hands of Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, and his wife, Sharene during the 75th anniversary ceremony Aug. 2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline)

Brown emphasized that strengthening alliances and recruiting new partners has been critical from the start.

“In both conflict and cooperation, we aren’t alone – we work with our allies and partners by uniting over mutual values, interests, and security to preserve peace and stability in the region,” Brown said. “When the FEAF was stood up by General Kenney, it was headquartered in Australia. The early alliance between the U.S. and Australia has

developed over 100 years into an unbreakable friendship. That bond is not only the foundation of our command, it is the mold we aspire to replicate with every international interaction.”

Brown closed out his speech by thanking everyone for coming out to celebrate PACAF’s diamond anniversary.

“I am humbled to lead our command, proud to serve with each of you, and honored to build upon our legacy as we remain ready, resilient, and postured for the future.”

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PHNSY Dry Dock One celebrates 100 years

By Ana Maring PHNSY & IMF Public Affairs

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) celebrated the centennial anniversary of Dry Dock One Aug. 21 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case; Mayor Kirk Caldwell, City and County of Honolulu; Rear Adm. Robert Chadwick, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific; shipyard commander, Capt. Greg Burton, and the Ali`i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club, participated in the historic ceremony.

In a celebration that highlighted the shipyard and local history, and heritage of the land, Kahu Winston Lum, Sr. and Kahu Bruce Keaulani of the Ali`i Pauahi Hawaiian Civic Club honored Dry Dock One with the name Keaoonāmanō, meaning The Realm of the Sharks. Building One also received the Hawaiian name of Keaowāmaluhia, or The Light in the Time of Peace.

In delivering his address, Case highlighted the importance of reflecting on the past, but also the importance of looking to the future and shipyard’s role in national defense.

John Ornellas, PHNSY & IMF Director of Radiological Controls (left) explains the significance of Dry Dock One to Rep. Ed Case (right) during the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard’s centennial anniversary of Dry Dock One Aug. 21. (U.S. Navy photo by Justice Vannatta)

“As our host culture took special care of this special place for so many years, so too does our military now, in fulfillment to our nation and world,” Case said.

Mayor Caldwell expressed his gratitude for the work shipyard employees do and their long history of protecting the citizens of Hawaii and supporting the Navy.

“It is a real honor to be here with those who live here, who are from here, who support and back up those who put their lives on the line,” Caldwell said.

Capt. Greg Burton, shipyard commander, talked about the importance of working with local partners and had praise for the Hawaiian names, saying that the connection to sharks was particularly applicable to the shipyard.

“These ancestors act as guardians or protectors. They would keep the harbor safe, allowing Hawaiians to fish and feed their families,” said Burton. “I believe Dry Dock One, and those who have worked in and around it have also played the role of protector for a century.”

Chadwick noted the shared values between Hawaiian and Navy culture.

“This 100 years is a story of two cultures and their shared values,” he said. “It is an incredible story and an amazing legacy.”

The dry dock was ceremonially opened on Aug. 21, 1919, by Mrs. Josephus Daniels, wife of the Secretary of the Navy.

Ultimately, Dry Dock One cost $5 million to build. The first ship floated into place on Oct. 1, 1919.

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Vertical aerial view of the drydock area, 28 July 1942. Floating drydock YFD-2 is at left, with USS Alywin (DD-355) inside. Small drydock in center holds USS Growler (SS-215) and USS Nautilus (SS-168). USS Litchfield (DD-336) and an ARD floating drydock are in Drydock # 2, in right center.

Drydock # 1, at right, contains USS West Virginia (BB-48). Submarines partially visible alongside 1010 Dock, in the extreme upper right, are Trout (SS-202) and Pollack (SS180).

Shipyard welcomes the largest class of apprentice graduates

By Amanda Urena PHNSY & IMF Public Affairs

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) welcomed the largest class of apprentice program graduates in its history on Aug. 15.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, Hawaii First Congressional District, was the keynote speaker welcoming 278 new journey-workers to the workforce at Kilo Pier 8 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

U.S. Rep. Ed Case, key note speaker of the ceremony congratulates the class of

In delivering his address, 2019 Apprentice Program Graduates. (Photo by Dave Amodo) Case noted the significance of the shipyard’s contribution to the nation’s security. He highlighted the importance of upgrading the shipyard infrastructure to keep the fleet “fit to fight.”

“You will be writing history. Your country is depending on you,” said Case. “The quality, dependability, and integrity [of the workers] makes this shipyard indispensable.”

Capt. Greg Burton, shipyard commander, also congratulated the newest journey-workers, and reminded them of their important work.

“I can sense the energy here today, especially coming from your loved ones, who are extremely proud of you and what you have accomplished and what you will accomplish in support of our national security.”

The shipyard commander continued, “You create a positive and lasting difference for our ships and submarines and for our Sailors who sail into harm’s way around the world, 24/7, 365 days a year,” he said. “Your work is absolutely critical at a time when the world is changing rapidly.”

The graduates, representing 22 shops and 18 trades, completed four-year, full-time, paid apprenticeships that combined academic study with on-the-job training. They earned associate’s degrees from Honolulu Community College as well as certification in their respective trades from the Navy and Department of Labor. Graduates now transition to mechanic or journey-worker status in shipyard jobs that pay an average of approximately $32 an hour.

“I am so proud we all made it,” Fathima Lau, an apprentice gaduate said on behalf of the 2019 class. “We made history as the largest apprentice class at Pearl Harbor. We left our mark. We left our legacy.”

For nearly 100 years, the shipyard’s apprentice program developed skilled journey workers and produced future leaders. To read the full story, visit https://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Shipyards/ PHNS-IMF/.

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NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor tests Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Pearl Harbor is serving as the first ocean terminal platform to test U. S. Transportation Command’s Transportation Management System (TMS) prototype on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD).

U. S. Transportation Command selected NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor to test the TMS prototype while they were deploying the equipment for the 25th Infantry Division’s deployment.

“Our ocean terminal provides a capability for largescale logistics movements,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael According to U. S. Transportation Command, the TMS Sargent, director of operations, NAVSUP FLC Pearl prototype is being tested in order to determine if a Harbor. “We facilitate port operations such as the commercial-off-the-shelf transportation management transfer of vehicles, helicopters and equipment from system can support the system requirements needed to shore to sea and sea to shore.” conduct global transportation for the DoD. NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminals

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pearl Harbor stages U.S. Army equipment onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.

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transportation system prototype Division teamed together with Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, to support the 25th Infantry Division’s deployment to the Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

This large-scale logistics movement serves as an ideal test case for the TMS prototype.

Collectively, the team conducted around-the-clock port operations to load 1,462 pieces of Army equipment and cargo onto USNS Brittin (T-AKR 305), a Bob Hope-

By Shannon Haney NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor Office of Corporate Communications Public Affairs

class roll-on/roll-off vehicle cargo ship.

A few advantages of implementing a TMS for DoD are improving shipment visibility, reducing operational and transportation costs, standardizing processes across lines of operations and improving productivity.

before they became issues. In addition, we captured lessons learned during the evolution to help improve TMS and ensure the program optimizes our efforts at NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor.”

In December, the TMS Prototype Core Team and end-users participating in the prototype will begin an “Testing this innovative software helps us as port extensive assessment on the functionality of the TMS. manager and operator ensure all documentation requirements associated with receiving cargo ahead of Their findings will be presented to DoD in the winter of the operation are met,” said Sargent. “Our team worked 2020. closely with TMS team leads in the weeks leading up to the evolution to identify potential supportability gaps

Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Pearl Harbor facilitates the movement of U.S. Army equipment onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam.

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Diverse VIEWS What’s your favorite summertime snack and the best place to find it??

Food Show connects local businesses with military exchanges, commissary

Submitted by MC2 Charles Oki and David D. Underwood, Jr.

Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Garcia HQ PACAF “Ube milk shakes and shave ice from Aloha Shave Ice.”

Staff Sgt. Anneke Bentley PACAF Band “Watermelon or cucumber salad. Best when made fresh from home.”

By Hayley Matson-Mathes American Logistics Association

Fire Controlman 1st Class Higinio Jimenezsegura Navy Recruit Processing Station Honolulu “Corn on the cob from Mr. Korny in Harlingen, Texas.”

Electrician’s Mate 2nd Class James Poad Naval Submarine Support Center “Dole whip from Dole Plantation.”

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The Navy and AAFES military exchange buyers joined DeCA buyers in meeting one-on-one with companies following the trade show. The 2019 show resulted in 353 new foods, including eight new companies selected for sale in the Oahu DeCA commissary system.

Over 750 new food products and 100 nonfood items were presented to more than 70 military buyers at the 22nd Daniel K. Akaka American Logistics Association (ALA) Hawaii Food Show Aug. 13 at the Prince Waikiki Additional product selections will be completed by military Hotel. exchange buyers in the next two days as the review process is completed. Over the course of the show’s history, 3,770 local Military shoppers can expect to find new products have been added to local shelves.

Hawaii products on commissary and exchange shelves in the coming weeks For more information about Hawaii commissaries, visit https://www. because of the local food show. commissaries.com/. For more information about the Pearl Harbor NEX, call 808-423-3330. For more information about the Hickam Seventy local companies, including 15 Exchange, call 808-423-1304. first-time exhibitors, participated in this annual business-to-business show for (Photos by Stephanie Abdul, NEX Marketing) Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA), Navy Exchanges Hawaii, Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS), and Army & Air Force Exchange service (AAFES) officials.

The buyers reviewed and taste-tested local fudge, meats, fish, snacks, kombucha and coffee before recommending products for commissary and exchange shelves.

“The goal is to provide our military service members and their families with the highest quality of products,” said Sharon ZamboFan, ALA Hawaii food show chairperson.

“The ALA Food Show is an opportunity for local companies to share a taste of Hawaii with the military community. We are proud to serve those who serve our country.”

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August/September Upcoming Events

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30 AUG Amateur Bubba Burger Eating Contest

28 AUG Stop Bullying Whether your child has been bullied or is the bully, this workshop will help by looking at the dynamics of bullying and providing ways to defend against it. This class will be held at MFSC Pearl Harbor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

To register, call 808-474-1999 or visit https://jbphh. greatlifehawaii.com/support/

JBPHH Powerlifting Competition

Are you up to the challenge of eating as many burgers as possible in just eight minutes? Sign up at www. greatlifehawaii.com to compete at Brews & Cues in Club Pearl from 7 p.m. Walk-ins accepted on space availability.

The top three finishers will team up with professional eaters at the NEX/MWR Customer Appreciation Weekend contest on Sept. 14 at the NEX parking lot. Finishers must be able to attend the finals on that day. It’s free to enter and is open to DoD ID cardholders ages 18 years and older.

Sign up and see where you stand against other heavy lifters across the military in Hawaii. The competition will be held on Oct. 19 at the JBPHH Fitness Center. Cost is $20 to enter. For more information, call 808-471-2019.

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30 AUG Youth Smart Start T-Ball Registration Registration is open now until Aug. 30 at the Youth Sports Office. This is a parent and child participation activity open to ages 3 to 5 years old. Cost is $25. For more information, call 808-473-0789.

30 30 AUG Ohana Paint Night

4 SEPT

Strategizing with Stress

A parent and a child can paint together from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Arts & Crafts Center. The instructor teaches step-by-step instructions of the featured painting of the night. Cost is $35 per person, includes art supplies and is open to ages 7 years old and up. For more information, call 808-448-9907.

30 AUG Float Night

Bring your individual-sized floats in to the Hickam Family Pool from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cool off and enjoy free ice cream floats while they last. For more information, call 808448-2384.

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Learn how stress affects our personal and professional lives, how we can decrease the stress we are experiencing, and how to interrupt the stress cycle and use relaxation techniques. This class will be held at MFSC Pearl Harbor from 9 a.m. to noon. To register, call 808-474-1999 or visit https://jbphh.greatlifehawaii.com/support/

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Fall Craft Fair

Volunteers needed to restore Ahua Reef Help restore a coastal wetland by creating a habitat for native plants and birds from 8 to 11 a.m. Activities include pulling invasive weeds and trash pickup.o RSVP, call 224249-2180 or email ashley.n.dunn.ctr@navy.mil.

Are you crafty? Register for the craft fair which will be held on Nov. 2 at the Arts & Crafts Center. For more information, call 808-448-9907.

Hickam Memorial Theater Sharkey Theater Open to ac�ve-duty military and their familiy members, re�rees, DoD civilians and their sponsored guests. *Movie lis�ngs are subject to change.

Visit www.greatlifehawaii.com for the complete movie lis�ng.

Located at Moore Street Bldg. 628 on the Pearl Harbor side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Aug. 29 • 7 p.m. Once upon a time in Hollywood (R) Aug. 30 • 7 p.m. Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG13) Aug. 31 • 2:30 p.m. The Lion King (PG), 5 p.m Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13), 7:40 p.m. The Kitchen (R) Sept. 1 • 1:30 p.m. The Lion King (3D) (PG), Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13), 6:40 p.m. Crawl (R)

Located at 7393 Ohana Nui Circle on the Hickam side of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Aug. 29 • 6:30 p.m. Once upon a time in Hollywood (R) Aug. 30 • 7 p.m. Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) Aug. 31 • 3 p.m. The Lion King (PG), • 6 p.m. Fast & Furious presents: Hobbs & Shaw (PG-13) Sept. 5 • 6:30 p.m. The Farewell (PG) Sept. 6 • 7 p.m. Dora and The Lost City of Gold (PG) Sept. 7 • 3 p.m. Dora and The Lost City of Gold (PG) • 6 p.m.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (PG-13) Sept. 8 • 3 p.m. Dora and The Lost City of Gold (PG)

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2019 JOINT SERVICES

SUICIDE PREVENTION

PROCLAMATION

HUMAN AWARENESS

RIBBON

September 10 | 9-11am NEX Parking Lot

#PreserveOurOhana #BeThere Help create the 2019 HUMAN AWARENESS RIBBON for Suicide Prevention and Awareness. Wear yellow! Register today!

Our community will come together, dressed in yellow, to help form the largest human awareness ribbon. Leaders across all branches of service will then sign the 2019 Joint Services Suicide Prevention Proclamation.

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