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Volume XII, No. 25 SSeerrvviinngg tthhee UU..SS.. SSeeaa SSeerrvviicceess oonn GGuuaamm Thursday, June 19, 2008

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USS Houston (SSN 713)honors Sailors and families.

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Inside• MSRON 7 volunteers,

page 2• DISA opens new office

page 5• Summer safety,

page 6• McCool promotion,

page 11• Typhoon readiness,

page 13

Top Performer

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BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKLANDMASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST

CLASS (SW/AW) E. ROSARIOPACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFF

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)stopped on Guam during her springdeployment in the Western Pacif-ic Ocean.

The USS Kitty Hawk, current-ly the Navy’s oldest active-dutycarrier, arrived June 10 en route toHawaii. While on island, Sailorsand air crew members spent timeon Guam’s tropical beaches andhelped the local community.

Storekeeper 1st Class (AW/SW)Leonard Carpenter has been withthe carrier for about a year and ahalf, and their recent port visitmade this his third trip to Guam.

“I love it here,” he said. “I’mlooking forward to enjoying thesun, the beach and sight seeing.”

About 100 Kitty Hawk Sailorsvolunteered their off-duty time tolend a hand at various communitycenters and non-profit organiza-tions that rely heavily on volun-teer efforts.

The projects were separated in-to four assignments that supportedIsland Girl Power, a youth preven-tion program, Guam Animals in

Need, Talofofo Mayor’s Office andthe Tamuning Mayor’s Office.

Personnel Specialist 2nd Class

(AW/SW) Markgil Abayhon, ofHelicopter Anti-SubmarineSquadron 14, participated in the

Talofofo cleanup. Abayhon said heenjoyed helping the Guam

Navy celebratesAsian and PacificIslander heritage

BY JESSE LEON GUERREROPACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFF

Sailors and civilians, enlisted andofficers, came together June 10, atthe Asian Pacific American Her-itage Month Celebration to sharetheir cultural experiences and learnhow their differences can strength-en their lives. Held at U.S. NavalBase Guam’s chapel, the programfeatured guest speakers relating sto-ries about their personal lives and ca-reers in the Navy.

Speaking before the attendees,Capt. Noel Enriquez, the emergencypreparedness liaison officer forNavy Region Marianas, said theevent’s theme of “Leadership, Di-versity and Harmony- Gateway toSuccess” had special meaning forhim and represented what it meansto be an American. He explainedthose values and the opportunities hegot from the Navy helped himachieve his dream of serving hisadopted country, despite being un-able to speak English when his fa-ther first brought their family to theUnited States from the Philippines.

“When we wear the uniform, we

USS Kitty Hawk Sailor enjoys visiting home BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKL

PACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFF

Religious Program Specialist1st Class (SW/FMF) John Vin-cent Guerrero hasn’t been homefor about 10 years.

Guerrero, currently serves onUSS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), andwas arguably one of the happiestSailors on board as the ship madeher way to U.S. Naval Base GuamJune 10.

“I’ve been in the Navy forabout 14 years,” he said. “It’s beentough getting back home to visitfamily… my parents are still ableto travel to the mainland, so theycome out once in a while, but Ihaven’t seen my sisters in … solong.”

As the Navy’s oldest active-duty aircraft carrier, Kitty Hawkis expected to pass on its respon-sibilities as the only carrier oper-ating permanently outside of theUnited States to USS GeorgeWashington (CVN 73).

Guerrero said he’s enjoyed hisNavy career and understands thechoice he made to serve his coun-try required he move away fromthe home he knew.

“But it sure is good to be backhome,” he said.

Guerrero’s mother, Terry Guer-rero is a human resource special-ist for the region. Prior to KittyHawk’s arrival, Terry Guerrerosaid she hasn’t seen him in aboutfour years.

“We try to travel out to see himand his family but it’s not alwayspossible,” she said. “And plus,having him home where he can

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Family Reunion: Religious Program Specialist 1st Class (SW/FMF)John Vincent Guerrero, center, is greeted by his family June 10.Guerrero hasn’t been home in about 10 years. He currently servesonboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63), which was on island for a regu-lar port visit. (U.S. Photo by Oyaol Ngirairikl)

Training: Carrier Air Wing 5 and USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) crews take advantage of an opportunity to trainoff the shores of Guam June 15. (U.S. Navy Photo by Oyaol Ngirairikl)

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Base Interests MSRON 7 takes opportunity to help C.L. Taitano

BY OYAOL NGIRAIRIKLPACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFF

Taking turns with fellow Sailorsat water blasting the exterior wallsof C.L. Taitano Elementary School,Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW)Rondu McMaster said he tries toparticipate in community projectsas often as possible.

McMaster was one of about 25Maritime Expeditionary SecuritySquadron (MSRON) 7 Sailors whodonned their civilian clothes, pickedup paint brushes and water blastinghoses June 13, to help the schoolprepare for the coming school year.

McMaster said he’s glad to help.He added community relations proj-ects should be called “opportunityservice” because they give Sailors achance to do something nice for oth-ers that will hopefully echo throughgenerations.

“I look at (community relationsprojects) as helping someone elseout,” he said, a lesson he learnedfrom his grandmother who often

had an extra plate of food or a lend-ing hand for someone in need. Ashe’s grown older, he said the Navyhas helped him share that valuablelesson.

“And hopefully when these kidsget older, they’ll look out at the com-munity and reach out to someonewho also needs a helping hand,” headded.

C.L. Taitano Principal Arlene Un-pingco said the school is workingwith a skeleton crew and all the helpthat can be provided is appreciated.

“This help means that my peoplehave time to dedicate to cleaningthe classrooms,” she said.

“This help means that the cafete-ria and the exterior of the school ispainted and clean, and the kids cancome back next school year to a safeand well-maintained learning envi-ronment.”

Boatswain’s Mate 1st ClassMichael Chatman organized thecommand’s participation and saidgetting the volunteers was easy.

“I got the information that (C.L.

Taitano) needed help and e-mailedit out to everyone in our command,”Chatman said. “Almost immediate-ly I got responses … people sayingthey wanted to help out. (And) that’spretty much how we feel as a com-mand. If there’s an opportunity tomake a difference we’ll be there.”

Chief Master-at-Arms(EXW/SW) George Taylor said vol-unteering at the school is one waythe Navy can reinforce its positiverelationship with their civilian neigh-bors, which ultimately ensures

strengthened support for the U.S.Maritime Strategy.

Taylor said during his first tour toGuam, he worked for a command atRadio Barrigada, which adoptednearby school P.C. Lujan Elemen-tary School.

“We had a Saturday scholars pro-gram for tutoring students and field-trips to our command, and the kidsabsolutely loved it. It made all theworld to them knowing that peoplewere here to help,” he said. “Andthat’s where it starts.”

Spiffed up Sign: Master-at-Arms 2nd Class (SW) Rondu McMasterwaterblasts the school sign and the curbs along the parking lot areaof C.L. Taitano Elementary School in Sinajana June 13. McMaster wasone of about 25 Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON)7 Sailors who helped staff prepare for the new school year. (U.S. NavyPhotos by Oyaol Ngirairikl)

Fresh Coat: Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Amber Ball, back, helped paintC.L. Taitano Elementary School June 13 said helping ensure the cam-pus is clean and bright for the new school year is a “great way to giveback to the community that has been so welcoming.” Ball and about25 Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 7 who wereat the Sinajana school, helping staff prepare for the new school year.

Region CIO donates to local high schoolBY JESSE LEON GUERRERO


Students at John F. Kennedy HighSchool (JFK) in Tamuning are pro-tecting their computers a little bet-ter thanks to a donation by JointNavy Region Marianas’ Chief In-formation Officer (CIO). Represen-tatives from the CIO’s office andNCTS delivered 29 uninterruptiblepower supply (UPS) units to theschool June 5.

The items were tested andprocessed for donation after newones replaced them in 2007. TheArmed Forces Communications andElectronics Association (AFCEA)Marianas Chapter awarded SanjaySharma, a JFK physical scienceteacher, their first $1,000 ScienceTeaching Tools grant. In his win-ning proposal, Sharma proposedbuying UPS units for the school.

“Instead, we donated these UPSunits to him and he was able to pur-

chase other needed supplies,” saidDr. Claudette Millsap, Joint RegionCIO.

Ulric Mark, JFK principal, saidthe units are greatly appreciated be-cause they increase the ratio of com-puter items to the student body. Cur-rently JFK has more than 2,500 stu-dents, 130 of which attend the busi-ness class where the units have beenplaced.

“We want them to be more com-fortable as technology users,” saidMark. “But to be able to do that,you need to have the technology

available to them.”Mark said the Navy has support-

ed the school through Sister Schoolprograms and other projects in thepast, and the UPS donation is an ex-ample of that continuing partner-

ship.“All of this really helps us,

whether it’s providing instruction inthe class or coming to help with vol-unteer work,” he said.

Donation: Donald Pangelinan,of the Chief of InformationOffice, Joint Navy RegionMarianas, delivers 29 backuppower supply units to FrancesTaijeron, a school aide at John F.Kennedy High School, June 5.(Photo courtesy of Vaughn Lujan)


After almost five years on the job,Korrina Taitano still wakes up excit-ed to see what a day in the officeholds for her.

Taitano is the liberty coordinatorfor the Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation (MWR) Single SailorSanctuary. She organizes events onand off base for unmarried Sailorsand for geographical bachelors,Sailors working on Guam but whosefamilies are in the mainland.

She initially worked for MWRat U.S. Naval Hospital Guam as arecreational aide.

“It was a fun atmosphere. Thesupervisors were fun and the job

was really cool,” she said. Whatkeeps her going nearly five yearslater is knowing that she’s helping

others. “My brother is a Sailor and I re-

member when he first started out.

He would tell me he never had any-where to go or hang out,” Taitanosaid.

“That’s what motivates me andmy staff. We know these Sailorswho are new to the Navy and toGuam don’t know where to go.”

Taitano said she coordinatesevents like the Tarza Water Park vis-its and the around-the-island trips,hiking and kayaking trips to showSailors the island and give them anidea of what there is to do on island.

“It’s a little corny. They’re likemy brother, we want to take care ofthem because they’re far fromhome,” Taitano said.

She said she sometimes worksodd hours, weekends and on holi-days but has become accustomedto scheduling her family and per-sonal time around her work sched-ule.

“I think of it like my family ishere, so when I spend time withthem, I make the most of that time,but I schedule my family timearound work,” she said. “TheseSailors, they don’t have family here,so making sure they have what theyneed to enjoy their tour on Guammakes the job worthwhile.”

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Taitano says seeing Sailors soar makes job worthwhile

Providing Assistance: Korrina Taitano, Navy Morale, Welfare andRecreation Single Sailor Sanctuary liberty coordinator, enjoys helpingSailors learn more about the Navy and island community while onGuam. (U.S. Navy Photo by Oyaol Ngirairikl)

Gab Gab opens in time to welcome summer


Improvements to Gab Gab beachwere completed just in time to helpfamilies kick off a summer of fun inthe sun

“It’s beautiful and just in time be-cause summer’s here and I can bringthe kids here for some fresh air, sun-shine and exercise,” said Herlie Brayas she walked along the newly refur-bished seawall with her children.

Bray said for many years, she’senjoyed Gab Gab but appreciatesthe newly renovated seawall, deckand ladders.

“I like to bring the kids here be-cause they have the sand on one sideand the area here where the kids canswim in a little bit of deep water butstill be safe,” she said. “With the up-grades, its really family friendly andI know my kids really enjoy com-ing here.”

John Paul Dierking, Naval Facil-ities Engineering Command (NAV-FAC) Marianas construction man-agement engineer, said the $280,000renovation was completed June 6,three months ahead of schedule.

Dierking said construction beganDec. 10, 2007. Repairs includedresurfacing of the concrete deck andbulkhead with approximately fourinches of new concrete. Contractorscleaned and filled out surface cracks

on the vertical seawall and the deckwas coated with non-skid paint andthe seawall was coated with a spe-cial epoxy type paint.

“The command took high inter-est in the project due to its frequentuse as a training and recreationalarea for military personnel, includ-ing family and friends,” Dierkingsaid.

Staff Sgt. Dan Knudtson of the

190th Air Refueling Wing in Kansaswas enjoying the beach on one of hisdays off. Knudtson was on Guamfor training.

“I was here a while back whenthey started putting in the new gate,”he said. “But coming back and see-ing this, it looks great and I can seea lot of people seem to be happywith it.”

Token Barnthouse, Navy Fit-

ness/Sport and Deployed Forcessports director, said the project isone of many upgrades to U.S. NavalBase Guam facilities to help ensureSailors and their families have thesupport they need.

“It’s one more thing the Navy isdoing to let Sailors know that we’rehere to support them and that weappreciate the sacrifices they makefor our country,” Barnthouse said.

Day at Gab Gab: Herlie Bray says the renovations made at Gab Gab will help make her children’s sum-mer a healthier one that’s also lots of fun. From left, Christopher Bray, 5, Patrick Bray, 7, Stephanie Bray,2, and Herlie Bray walk along the newly resurfaced seawall at Gab Gab Beach on U.S. Naval Base Guam.(U.S. Navy Photo by Oyaol Ngirairikl)

Go Gab GabGab Gab Beach is open forswimming, barbecuing andpicnics. There are 11 cabanasthat can be reserved for freeat the Navy Morale, Welfareand Recreation Rec-N-Crewoffice at 564-1826.


Do you know whereyour child is?

BY MASTER-AT-ARMS 2ND CLASSMEREDITH ZEECK AND MASTER-AT-ARMS

2ND CLASS DEBRA JOHNSONU.S. NAVAL BASE GUAM SECURITY

DEPARTMENT

As the school year comes to aclose, more children will be out atplay. U.S. Naval Base Guam Secu-rity Department would like to re-mind parents about COMNAV-MAR Instruction 1752.4A, Unat-tended Children Policy.

The instruction states “Parentshave the responsibility of ensuringthat any minor left without adult su-pervision is mature, and has theknowledge necessary to handle theresponsibilities of being left alone.”

The UCMJ defines minors as“anyone who has not obtainedhis/her 18th birthday.”

With this and our children’s safe-ty in mind, the curfew hours onNaval Base Guam for unaccompa-nied minors are from 10 p.m.-6a.m.,regardless of weekend or hol-iday status. This does not apply toteens driving directly to or fromwork or scheduled events.

We also need to keep an eye outfor our little ones that tend to wan-der off from time to time.

As we all know, toddlers can bevery inquisitive and before a parentmay notice, they’re out of the yard.

Should you come across a youngchild of six years or less out on hisown with no parents, contact the Se-curity Department immediately!

Take note of the child’s clothing,physical appearance and location.Do not let the child out of your sight,and attempt to locate the parentswhile a patrol officer is on the wayto help.

When looking for a babysitter,parents should ensure the person is

mature and has the ability to super-vise children.

Seek out one who has complet-ed the American Red Cross Babysit-ter Course, offered at no chargethrough the Fleet and Family Ser-vice Center. Have a teenager whois interested? Encourage your childto attend, and learn valuable skills,such as CPR and First Aid.

A few things to keep in mindwhen planning for a sitter:

• Parents must leave good contactnumbers posted in a visible area,such as on the fridge or next to thephone, in case of emergency.

• No child under 10 years old isto be left unattended. (In physicalpresence of a parent or caretaker forsix years old and under; visual/hear-ing distance for ages 7-9)

• The supervision of children lessthan 12 years of age requires a re-sponsible adult for any period longerthan 8 hours, or overnight.

• Sitters must be at least 12 yearsold.

Babysitters under 18 years oldCANNOT watch:

• more than 3 children (to includetheir siblings)

• Children less than 1 year old• For more than 8 hours• OvernightUnderage sitters out during cur-

few hours (10 p.m.- 6 a.m.) shouldbe escorted home by an adult.

Copies of this instruction areavailable in the Desk Sergeant’s Of-fice at Base Security.

Contact Fleet and Family ServiceCenter at 333-9827/28 for more in-formation on the next American RedCross Babysitter Course.

It is our sincere hope here at theSecurity Department that we can allwork together to help our kids havea fun, and safe, summer break.

USS Houston honors crew and families at ceremonyBY JESSE LEON GUERRERO


USS Houston (SSN 713) hon-ored the hard work and sacrifice ofits crew members and their familiesat an awards ceremony June 13.The Sailors and their spouses en-joyed breakfast at Top O’ the Mar,while accepting Navy and MarineCorps Commendation Medals,achievement medals, and other cita-tions.

Cmdr. Michael Lewis, Houston’scommanding officer, praised hiscrew for their professionalism, pride

and devotion to duty. “What we’ve done in the past six

months and in the next six monthsis very challenging,” he said. “Wecouldn’t have done it without everysingle member working hard atthat.”

Lewis explained Houston was re-cently scheduled for several weeksof maintenance but went on an ex-tended deployment in Japan, andonly recently returned to Guam atthe end of May after four months atsea.

Being able to take on unexpect-ed missions on short notice is an ex-ample of the value that Houston’sforward deployed presence bringsto the nation’s maritime strategy.

“That can’t happen from a sub-marine that’s on the West Coast orPearl Harbor because it takes thema while to get here,” he said. “That’skind of why our mission cycle be-comes harder and really is changedand flexes quite a bit.”

Dorothy Loving, a Houstonspouse, said she understands the

challenges that deployments canbring, so she appreciated being rec-ognized for her support at home.

“I just feel very honored to behere and I wasn’t expecting that theywere going to call all the familiesup,” she said after receiving a letterof appreciation.

In all, 60 crewmembers and morethan three dozen spouses receivedawards that morning.

Sonar Technician 3rd Class (SS)Robert Colavechio said he had beenlooking forward to the ceremony,especially because his father Robertattended.

The senior Colavechio, a retiredNavy master chief, had the honorof pinning his submarine warfarepins to his son’s uniform.

“It’s a lot of hard work, and whenyou finally get them you’re part ofthe crew,” said Sonar Technician3rd Class (SS) Robert Colavechio.“You become part of the brother-hood that’s been going on for a hun-dred years now.”

Mission Ready: Electrician’sTechnician Seaman MichaelVicari, left, stands with his ship-mates after receiving commen-dations at a USS Houston (SSN713) awards ceremony at Top O’the Mar June 13. Crew membersand their family were honoredfor the sacrifices they make daily.(U.S. Navy Photo by Jesse LeonGuerrero)


Communications customers ofDefense Information Systems Pa-cific Guam (DISA) can look acrossthe street from DISA’s original loca-tion at U.S. Naval Computer andTelecommunications Station Guamto find their new and improvedhome.

The DISA field office movedfrom Bldg. 112 to Bldg. 369 afterextensive repairs and renovationswere completed. Friends and fami-ly joined the DISA staff at a ribboncutting ceremony June 12.

Guest speaker Claudette Millsap,chief information officer for JointNavy Region Marianas, said the ren-ovation is a positive event for Guam,especially since several nationalDISAoffices have closed in the lastsix years and at least five more arescheduled to close soon.

“We’re very honored and fortu-nate to have a field office here,” shesaid. Millsap said, in her experience,she has seen the extent of DISA’swork in providing informationaround the globe.

The field office delivers informa-

tion services to operational forcesin Guam, Australia, New Zealand,Singapore, Diego Garcia, Kwajaleinand Wake Island.

The five-member staff also co-ordinates and manages services forthe Department of Defense’s De-fense Information Systems Network(DISN), as well as conducts per-formance evaluations of DISN facil-ities.

Cmdr. Sheryl Brooks, officer incharge of the DISAfield office, saidthe extra visibility and upgrades willhelp enhance their services.

“We’ll be able to bring more peo-ple in here because we can accom-modate more folks,” she said. Atmore than 2,000 sq. feet, the new lo-cation more than triples the origi-

nal office space. “That might soundsmall to other folks, but for us it’s gi-gantic,” said Brooks.

The office has new tiles, repaint-

ed walls, new furniture, a redonelayout of individual rooms, lobbyspace and a host of other changesthat cost about $700,000 to imple-

ment. “It feels wonderful to be here,”

she said. “We’re really, really excit-ed to get this building.”

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Defense Information Systems Pacific Guam gets new homeRibbon Cutting: Cmdr. SherylBrooks, officer in charge ofDefense Information SystemsPacific Guam (DISA), addressesfriends, customers and othersgathered at a ribbon cutting cer-emony for DISA’s renovated fieldoffice at Bldg. 369 June 12. (U.S.Navy Photo by Jesse LeonGuerrero)

USO presentsa day at themovies

PACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFFUSO in cooperation with Disney

presents “Disney Day at theMovies” on June 22 at both Ander-sen Air Force Base and U.S. NavalBase Guam movie theaters, accord-ing to a USO press release.

The first 100 people through thedoors at both locations will enjoyfree admission and concessions. Inaddition, Disney movies, books, andother give away items will be pre-sented at the door.

The movies will be shown at thefollowing locations:

• U.S. Naval Base Guam BigScreen Theater

Date: June 22Time: 3:30 p.m.Movie: Speed Racer

• Andersen Air Force BaseDate: June 22Time: 2 p.m.Movie: Iron Man


Training brings summer safety to forefront

are one team, one color, one Navy,”he said.

Film producer Bernadette Schu-mann agreed the history of Ameri-ca is tied to the history of diversegroups such as the migrant workerswho came to Camp Roxas in 1950to rebuild Guam after the devasta-tion of World War II. Although theywere laborers from the Philippineisland of Iloilo, they adapted to lifeon Guam and were proud to liveand work with Americans, saidSchumann.

“They were simple people whocame here and were living theAmerican dream [and] this is ourtribute to them,” she said.

Schumann’s documentary ofCamp Roxas, which she showed tothe attendees, offered insight into apart of Guam that has since becomeCamp Covington.

“This is gratifying to tell their sto-ry,” she said at the reception lunchheld afterward.

The Navy has actively promotedthe importance of diversity amongstits Sailors, but it is also a programthat is being spearheaded by the De-partment of Defense in all branch-es of service, said Chief CulinarySpecialist (SW/AW) Mel Molina,of U.S. Naval Forces Marianas.Molina added appreciating differ-ences extends not only to the mili-tary population but all countries thatwe meet.

“We learn from each other,” hesaid. “So it’s not only within us, butalso how we reach out.”

Celebration: Navy actively promotes diversity amongst its SailorsContinued from Page 1 Sailors Celebrate Diversity:

Religious Programs Specialist 3rdClass Christopher Renaud, ofU.S. Naval Forces Marianas,shares lunch with other atten-dees at the Asian PacificAmerican Heritage Month cele-bration at U.S. Naval BaseGuam’s Chapel June 10. (U.S.Navy Photo by Jesse LeonGuerrero)


Whether its staying out in the suntoo long and risking heat exhaus-tion to swimming in unfamiliar ar-eas without a buddy, there are haz-ards that many people take duringthe summer that can lead to danger-ous situations.

On June 13, Sailors were remind-ed of the tragedies that can occurwhen you don’t take safety precau-tions. A Critical Days of SummerSafety presentation was held at TheBig Screen Theater on U.S. NavalBase Guam (NBG). As well, Lt.Cmdr. Carl Trost, NBG chaplain,did a presentation on Suicide Pre-vention.

Overall, the presentations werewell received. Personnel Specialist3rd Class Melissa Szilagyi saidvideos and upbeat lecturers helpeddraw the audience.

“They made it really interesting,”

she said, adding that the remindersare especially timely because withschool out for summer, more chil-dren will walking or biking tofriends homes, playgrounds, oryouth centers. Also, more familieswill be at the beach or out at theparks enjoying surf and sun.

“I think that after a while … itjust becomes a day to day thing andpeople just need to remember thereare hazards and they should be safe-ty while they’re out there,” Szilagyisaid.

Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class (SW)Ontay Anderson said many timespeople get caught up in work or inthe excitement of the moment andreach for their cell phones for thatcall they’ve been waiting for andtake for granted the danger of tak-ing their focus off the road whiledriving.

“It’s good to be reminded so wedon’t take our safety, and others’safety for granted,” he said.

Jim Lentz, NBG InstallationSafety Director, said training cours-es like Summer Safety are especial-ly important on Guam where “it’ssummer year round.”

“What we’re doing right now isjust reminding people of what to do

in the event of heat exhaustion …and what to do to prevent thosethings from happening,” he said.

Moreover, he wants Sailors toconsider safety while they’re athome, at work and while they’re outenjoying celebrations that come dur-

ing summer and throughout the year. “What we want to do is engage

everyone — and it’s not just ourSailors, it’s our whole community— in safety,” he said. “The biggestportion of it is looking out for eachother.”

WWaatteerr SSaaffeettyyThe best thing anyone can doto stay safe in and around thewater is to learn to swim. Andalways swim with a buddy;never swim alone. Here aresome other tips: • Swim in supervised areasonly. • Obey all rules and postedsigns. • Don’t mix alcohol and swim-ming. Alcohol impairs yourjudgement, balance, and coor-dination, affects your swim-ming and diving skills, andreduces your body’s ability tostay warm. • Pay attention to local weath-er conditions and forecasts.Stop swimming at the first indi-cation of bad weather.

BBooaattiinngg SSaaffeettyyWhether you’re the captain ofa schooner or a passenger on askiboat, following safety guide-lines ensures your safety andthat of other seafarers. • Be weather wise:Sudden wind shifts, lightningflashes and choppy water allcan mean a storm is brewing. •Bring a portable radio to checkweather reports. • Bring extra gear you mayneed:A flashlight, extra batteries,

matches, a map of where youare, flares, sun tan lotion, firstaid kit, extra sunglasses. Putthose that need to be protect-ed in a watertight pouch or acontainer that floats.• Tell someone where you’regoing, who is with you, andhow long you’ll be away. Thencheck your boat, equipment,boat balance, engine and fuelsupply before leaving.

SSuunn SSaaffeettyySummer means fun in the sun!But be safe — don’t let a heat-related illness ruin your day.Always drink plenty of waterand take frequent breaks whenworking or playing in the hotweather. To help prevent heat-related illness, here are someother tips: • Dress for the heat. Wearlightweight, light-colored cloth-ing. Light colors will reflectaway some of the sun’s energy.It is also a good idea to wearhats or to use an umbrella. • Drink water. Carry water orjuice with you and drink con-tinuously even if you do notfeel thirsty. Avoid alcohol andcaffeine, which dehydrate thebody. • Eat small meals and eat moreoften. Avoid foods that arehigh in protein which increase

metabolic heat. • Avoid using salt tablets unlessdirected to do so by a physi-cian. • Slow down. Avoid strenuousactivity. If you must do strenu-ous activity, do it during thecoolest part of the day, whichis usually in the morningbetween 4:00 a.m. and 7:00a.m. • Stay indoors when possible. • Take regular breaks whenengaged in physical activity onwarm days. Take time out tofind a cool place. If you recog-nize that you, or someone else,is showing the signals of aheat-related illness, stop activityand find a cool place.Remember, have fun, but staycool!

HHiikkiinngg aanndd CCaammppiinnggSSaaffeettyyMany families will camping andboonie stomping. The best wayto help guarantee a good timefor all is to plan ahead carefullyand follow common sensesafety precautions. • If you have any medical con-ditions, discuss your plans withyour health care provider andget approval before departing.

(Source: American Red Cross)

Summer Safety

Safety Precautions: Jim Lentz, U.S. Naval Base Guam InstallationSafety Director, reviews safety precautions that community memberscan take to ensure a fun and safe summer during the Critical Days ofSummer training at The Big Screen Theater June 13. (U.S. Navy Photoby Oyaol Ngirairikl)

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Kitty Hawk: Agencies thank Sailors for helpcommunity but also believes it is“essential in today’s Navy.”

“It makes us better ambassadorsto the countries or places that hostus,” he said. “And participating incommunity relations projects is agreat opportunity to let you see adifferent perspective of that coun-try, which a typical tourist wouldnot normally see, such as the beau-tiful scenery that I’ve seen in Talo-fofo.”

He added that being active invarious events helps Sailors be-come well rounded.

“It’s a very important tool to-ward their career,” he said. “Tak-ing the extra step to give back tothe community represents what theNavy is all about — teamwork.”

At Island Girl Power, Sailorshelped water blast, paint, organizestorage areas, fix play areas andclean grounds.

“What would have taken myvolunteers and I a month or moreto do, the Sailors did within hours,”said Juanita Blaz, Island Girl Pow-er director.

Blaz said her agency has been

the recipient of the Navy’s traditionof community service from localcommands and visiting ships.

“We appreciate everyone’s help,but it’s always especially wonder-ful to interact and share our culturewith Sailors from ships like KittyHawk,” she said.

Blaz said many villages andcommunity programs have benefit-ed from Kitty Hawk’s 15-year-longrelationship with Guam.

LLeeggaaccyy As the Navy’s oldest active-du-

ty aircraft carrier, Kitty Hawk isexpected to pass on its responsibil-ities as the only carrier operatingpermanently outside of the UnitedStates to USS George Washington

(CVN 73).Carpenter said between com-

munity relations projects on Guamand other ports, and experiencehe’s gained during training exercis-

es, he’s become a better Sailorwhile serving on Kitty Hawk andis proud to be part of the 47-year-old carrier’s “impressive legacy.”

“She’s the oldest conventional

carrier in the Navy and she’s stillgoing strong,” Carpenter said.

Kitty Hawk was commissionedat the Philadelphia Naval ShipyardApril 29, 1961.

see his grandmother, his sisters andour other family — everyone’s justso excited.”

The younger Guerrero was look-ing forward to visiting old hangoutsand eating out at some of his fa-vorite restaurants, in addition to vis-iting with family.

“I want to see a lot of friends andfamily,” he said. “See how manypeople I can visit during this three-day period. It’s going to be fun andexciting.”

Proud of his military career andof the relationship between Guamand the U.S., Guerrero wanted toadd his thanks to the many Chamor-ro people who continue that tradi-tion, serving with him in the Navy,Marine Corps, Army, Air Force,Coast Guard and various reservebranches.

Reunion:Sailor excitedto returnhome

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Continued from Page 1 Volunteering: Sailors from USSKitty Hawk (CV-63) replace ropeon a tire swing in the play area atIsland Girl Power, a youth pre-vention program center, whilechildren look on June 11. KittyHawk visited Guam June 10-15.(U.S. Navy Photo by MassCommunication Specialist 1stClass (SW/AW) E. Rosario)

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Navy announces new sport bike rider courseBY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

1ST CLASS (SW) WALDEMAR B. SWOBODAFLEET PUBLIC AFFAIRS CENTER

ATLANTIC

NORFOLK (NNS) — TheNaval Safety Center (NSC) and theMotorcycle Safety Foundation(MSF) unveiled the new militarysport bike course (MSBC) designedspecifically for high-performancemotorcycles, June 11.

Adm. Jonathan Greenert, Com-mander, U. S. Fleet Forces Com-mand and Rear Adm. Arthur J. John-son, Commander, Naval SafetyCenter, both lauded the effort in-volved in bringing this to the fleet.

According to Greenert, too manyservice members are getting injuredor killed on this kind of high-per-formance motorcycle.

“We need to arrest that trend,”said Greenert.

Sport bikes, many weighing inless than 450 pounds and producingup to 190 horsepower, are built forspeed and high maneuverability. It’sestimated that 94 percent of trafficfatalities occurred among first yearriders, who average 24 years old.

“We wanted to develop some-thing with the Navy where we wereable to help the rider become moreaware of what’s going on inside theirhead, not just their skill,” said Char-lie Fernandez, general manager ofthe MSF. “Our hope and anticipationis to help riders become more awareof the decisions they’re making andto make wiser choices out there.”

According to the NSC, there areapproximately 25,000 Sailors andMarines licensed to drive motorcy-cles; of those nearly 12,500 ridesport bikes. With 32 motorcycle fa-talities this fiscal year, 30 involving

sport bikes, it is easy to see why theNavy takes this issue seriously.

“It’s kind of alarming that theseare the type of bikes that are havingthe fatalities,” said Don Borkoski,the motorcycle safety manager atthe NSC, adding that the number of

riders continues to rise.Borkoski, a 30-year retired Navy

veteran, was instrumental in creat-ing the MSBC. An avid rider,Borkoski is familiar with the high fa-tality rate involved with sport bikes.Soon after arriving at the Safety

Center, he briefed leadership aboutthe need for specific training onthese high-performance machines. Ittook less then a year for the conceptto reach fruition, making its way upto the Secretary of the Navy.

“It’s not the machine,” explained

Borkoski. “What we were doingwas providing training on thesebikes as if it were a propeller air-plane, when in all actuality this is ajet fighter.”

The MSBC began in fleet con-centration areas earlier this month,including San Diego, Camp Leje-une, N.C., and Jacksonville, Fla.,and is expected to spread rapidlythroughout Navy and Marine Corpsinstallations world-wide.

The vision for the MSBC for2009 is a full service contract wheretrainer motorcycles are available toall interested riders, so service mem-bers can make a more informed de-cision before purchasing their ownmotorcycle.

“This is increasing our capabili-ties and skills on the road,” said Lt.Cmdr. Thomas Clark, from StrikeFighter Squadron (VFA) 136 whoattended this first ever course. “Asa Navy member, this course tells methe Navy actually cares about theirpeople, to take the time and spendthe resources allowing us the op-portunity to come out here.”

The one-day, eight-hour course,focuses on the speed and corneringcharacteristics of sport bikes withthree hours of classroom instructionfollowed by four hours of range ex-ercise. Students are able to applythe skills they have just learned un-der strict supervision in a controlledatmosphere.

The MSBC is limited to 12 stu-dents per class. For more informa-tion on motorcycle safety and thiscourse, visitwww.safetycenter.navy.mil/ashore/motorveh ic le /motorcyc le . For more news from Naval SafetyCenter, visitwww.navy.mil/local/nsc/.

Motorcycle Safety: Volunteer motorcycle safety instructor Nick Brunney gives feedback to AviationBoatswain’s Mate (Handling) 2nd Class Jun DeLeon, after performing a rapid deceleration maneuveringexercise during the first Military Sport Bike Course at Naval Station Norfolk June 11. The course is spon-sored by the Naval Safety Center. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd ClassKristopher S. Wilson)

Forrest Sherman aids stranded Peruvian fishing vesselBY LT. J.G. THOMAS BERENATO

COMMANDER DESTROYER SQUADRON

40 PUBLIC AFFAIRS

PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) —The crew of guided missile destroy-er USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98)came to the aid of a stranded fish-ing vessel 20 miles off Peru’s portcity of Paita, June 10.

Crewmembers delivered food,fuel and water to the stranded ves-sel just a day before the warshippulled into Callao to begin a seriesof exercises with the Peruvian Navyin support of U.S. Southern Com-mand’s Partnership of the Americ-as 2008 (POA 08) operation.

Just after 8 a.m. Forrest Sher-man’s officer of the deck, Ens. AlanCummings, was driving due southwhen the Salcantay, a 30-foot craftbobbing dead in the water threemiles to the east, hailed him overVHF radio in insistent Spanish.Cummings called Ens. TomásCavero, a Lima, Peru, native, to thepilothouse to interpret.

Salcantay, with a crew of eight,including a young boy, had run out

of fuel after a night at sea and urgent-ly requested enough gas to makethe trip back to Paita, their homeport.

“When we heard the bridge-to-bridge call I knew we had the re-sponsibility to help these guys out,”Cummings said.

He received permission from For-rest Sherman’s commanding offi-cer, Cmdr. Dean M. Vesely, to slowand approach the vessel in distress.

“We have the mariner’s duty torender humanitarian assistance whennecessary,” Vesely said. “ForrestSherman is sailing in the South Pa-cific for a number of reasons, butone of the most basic is to promotegoodwill and friendship with na-tions in the region. This morning,this opportunity presented itself.”

Meanwhile Forrest Sherman’sfirst lieutenant, Ens. Austin C.Roberts, loaded one of the ship’srigid hull inflatable boats with a car-go of fruit, cereal, bottled water anddiesel fuel. Transferring the suppliesto the Salcantay took two hours.

“The guys gave us a thumbs-upand were very gracious,” said

Roberts. Before heading home, oneof the fisherman addressed ForrestSherman’s captain over the radio.

“Thank you very much,” he saidin English. “God bless you from allour families.”

Forrest Sherman, based in Nor-folk, Va., has been deployed sinceJune 1 in support of U.S. SouthernCommand’s POA 08.

USS Farragut (DDG 99), USSForrest Sherman (DDG 98), withembarked SH-60B helicopter fromHSL 44 Detachment 10, and USSKauffman (FFG 59), with embarkedSH-60B from HSL 42 Detachment7, are assigned to DestroyerSquadron 40 to support POA08 op-erations, which are being heldApril–October throughout SouthAmerica, Central America and theCaribbean. POA08 emphasizes in-teroperability and cooperation be-tween U.S. and partner nations’mar-itime forces through a variety of ex-ercises and events.

For more news from Comman-der, Destroyer Squadron 40, visitwww.navy.mil/local/desron40.

Aid: The crew of guided missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG98) came to the aid of a stranded fishing vessel 20 miles off Peru’sport city of Paita, June 10. (Official U.S. Navy file photo of USS ForrestSherman)

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Wastewater gets treatment during Pacific PartnershipBY LT. ARWEN CHISHOLM

PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP 2008 PUBLIC

AFFAIRS

SAMAR, Philippines (NNS) —The Pacific Partnership engineer-ing civic action team of U.S. NavySeabees and Armed Forces of thePhilippines (AFP) engineers areworking on the Greenland Waste-water Treatment Facility in Samar.

Seabees from Amphibious Con-struction Battalion 1, based out ofSan Diego, and Naval Mobile Con-struction Battalion 133, from Gulf-port, Miss., have been working withlocal engineers since May 10 on thewater treatment facility that is set tobenefit more than 1,200 Samar res-idents.

“We sent an advance team [of en-gineers] to the site and saw that thiswas more than a wastewater site,”said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Lukich, of-ficer in charge of construction.

“We met with city engineers andlooked at the big picture. We want-ed the entire Greenland subdivisioninvolved not just one or two homes.”

The first of its kind in Samar, thefacility will currently affect 160homes with future plans to include240 homes. Calbayog Mayor MelSenen S. Sarmiento explained allhomes will have toilets, where mosthomes in provinces in the Philip-pines do not.

“This will be the first model sys-tem and will be used to train engi-neers to build more in the Philip-pines,” said Sarmiento. “I am trulygrateful to Pacific Partnership forhelping us implement this project.”

Sarmiento also noted that thewastewater treatment facility will

meet the requirements set forth in theRepublic of Philippines Clean Wa-ter Act of 2004.

The Seabees set to work on theGreenland Waste Water TreatmentFacility with the help of AFP engi-neers, local residents, Calbayog CityMunicipal Staff Engineering De-partment, Calbayog City Public

Works and the United States Agencyfor International Development (US-AID), the agency responsible forthe initial design of wastewater fa-cilities in impoverished countries.

“USAID came up with ABR.ABR stands for anaerobic baffle re-actor, which directs wastewater outof a site,” said Lukich.

Once the wastewater leaves theABR, it is sent through coco peat fil-ters, which is created from the husksof coconuts that grow naturally inthe Philippines. Once the water pass-es through the coco peats, it willmeet the water standards of thePhilippines Clean Water Act.

The current site was built in place

of an existing coconut pit, where theresidents would discard old coconuthusks.

The $35,000 project has had itschallenges and its successes.

“This project has been interesting,challenging and gratifying. The U.S.and R.P. came from different back-grounds, but we were quickly ableto come together and form a cohe-sive unit,” said Lukich.

“We may be separated by the Pa-cific Ocean, but engineering funda-mentals still apply. Whether you’rein the U.S. or a small island, engi-neering is a common language.”

In addition to the Samar project,Navy Seabees are also working withtheir Philippine counterparts to com-plete construction projects on theCalbayog City Main Health Clinic,Sta Margarita Municipal Health Of-fice and Botika (Pharmacy) NgBarangay Ilo in Samar for PacificPartnership 2008.

Pacific Partnership is a four-month humanitarian mission toSoutheast Asia intended to build col-laborative relationships by providingengineering, civic, medical and den-tal assistance to the region. The re-lationships built and sustained withour multinational partners in theAsia-Pacific region through profes-sional and military exchanges helptremendously in humanitarian ef-forts and preserve peace and stabil-ity in the region.

For more news from U.S. Pacif-ic Fleet, visitwww.navy.mil/local/cpf.

For more news from Pacific Part-nership 2008, visitwww.navy.mil/local/PP08/.

USS Howard stays connected to families with “United Through Reading”BY YEOMAN SEAMAN SCOTT MOOREUSS HOWARD PUBLIC AFFAIRS

USS HOWARD, At Sea (NNS)— Sailors stationed aboard the guid-ed-missile destroyer USS Howard(DDG 83) are keeping in touch withloved ones back home through“United Through Reading,” a vol-untary program offered by the ship.

Howard Sailors are videotapedreading children’s books aloud, thetaped reading sessions are convert-ed to DVDs and then sent to crewmembers’ children, keeping fami-lies connected while at sea.

“I took part in organizing this pro-gram last year and I wanted to be apart of it again for this deployment,”said Master-at-Arms 1st Class Wal-ter Womack. “I set up a camera ina designated area where the Sailorcan have some privacy. Each partic-ipant gets 30 minutes to read a book,tell a story or communicate to theirloved ones however they want.”

Seeing a loved one’s face helpschildren with the bonding process,assures them that their loved onesare okay, and helps children learn therhythm of their Sailor’s voice, ac-cording to the United ThroughReading Web site.

“The program is completelyfree,” said Womack, who has two

grandsons and a granddaughter. “Weprovide the DVD for the recordingand we provide the material to mailit. I did a videotape last deploymentand my grandchildren loved it. Mygrandson has been asking me whenI’m going to send him another oneand I’m looking forward to makingthat happen for him.”

ASailor plays a direct role in theirchild’s education when readingaloud.

“Reading to children stimulateslearning while we’re away,” said Lt.j.g. Robert Liberato, Howard’s train-ing officer. “The program tries tomake sure the children have a fa-miliar face reading to them to keepthem thinking and connected intel-lectually and emotionally.”

Liberato explained that commu-nication with family increases themorale and personal welfare of de-ployed Sailors separated from lovedones.

“I think it’s beneficial becausewe’re away from our loved ones forsuch a long period of time, and to beable to communicate with your fam-ily through videotape really helpsemotionally,” said Navy Counselor1st Class Kevin Goodman,Howard’s command career coun-selor.

“I don’t want my daughter to for-

get me, or anything about me,” saidOperations Specialist 2nd Class(SW) Lenoyf Collins. “With Unit-ed Through Reading, I can make

sure that my daughter sees my faceand hears my voice letting her knowthat her daddy loves her and miss-es her every day.”

Hundreds of DVDs are expectedto be sent during the current deploy-ment, according to program coor-dinators.

Staying Connected: The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) steams through the PacificOcean during a simulated straights transit and small boat attack drill. Sailors stationed aboard the guid-ed-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) are keeping in touch with loved ones back home through“United Through Reading,” a voluntary program offered by the ship. (U.S. Navy Photo by MassCommunication Specialist 3rd Class Kathleen Gorby)

Under Construction: Armed Forces of the Philippines engineers work with Navy Seabees (not pictured)on the Greenland subdivision waste water treatment facility during a Pacific Partnership engineering civicaction program June 7. Pacific Partnership is a joint effort between the United States and the governmentof the Philippines to provide medical, dental, and engineering civic action programs. (U.S. Navy Photo byMass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danny Hayes)

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Editor’s Note: This is a new fea-ture of The Pacific Navigator thataims to promote educational activ-ities in the Navy community. If youknow of an education-related eventthat you would like to include in theSchool Bulletin, send it to [email protected].

CChhiilldd,, YYoouutthh aanndd TTeeeennPPrrooggrraammss• Summer fitness camp registra-tion is ongoing. To register yourchild or to volunteer, see JeneeBarnett or Stacey Neill atCharles King Gym on U.S. NavalBase Guam or call 564-1856.

DDooDDEEAA--wwiiddee• Parents may want to beginthe registration process for chil-dren during the summermonths to ensure there are nodelays at the start of the schoolyear. Parents/guardians mustprovide the following documen-tation upon registration: - Sponsor’s orders (and page 2for Navy) - Social security card for eachchild - Birth certificates (for Pre-K,Kindergarten is mandatory) orpassport - Shot record validated by clinicand school nurse (PPD is anannual requirement for HighSchool Students and a biennialrequirement for Elementary andMiddle School students) - Previous school records andaddress of previous school - IEP if applicable - Civilians: Transportation agree-ment and verification ofemployment

McCool eighth-graders headed to high schoolBY JESSE LEON GUERRERO


The eighth-grade class of Cmdr.William C. McCoolElementary/Middle School has a lotto look forward to and a lot to re-member. The 62 students took theirfirst steps closer to high school asthey accepted their promotion cer-tificates at an awards ceremony heldat the school gym June 10.

Guest speaker Capt. Scott Gal-breaith, commanding officer of U.S.Naval Base Guam, encouraged thestudents to thank their parents, teach-ers and everyone who helped themreach this milestone. He added theywill always be part of the school’shistory and they have an opportuni-ty to continue improving on whatthey’ve learned.

“The real prudent path to happi-ness is doing what interests you,”said Galbreaith.

Alex Litty said his last three yearswere a lot of hard work, but he wasexcited to be moving on to GuamHigh School (GHS) for his fresh-man year, where he plans to takemath and other courses to preparehim for a career in architecture. Af-ter playing rhythm guitar for theeighth-grade group as they sang BillWither’s “Lean on Me,” the 14-year-old said he felt honored to performwith the group for the last time.

“It’s nice to see all of yourachievements laid out for you,” hesaid.

Not all of the eighth-grade classwas present that day, but all wererepresented and celebrated. Beforeconcluding the ceremony, the entireschool paid tribute to student NicoleAnn Hagerman, who passed away

in 2007. Her father Cmdr. RodHagerman, senior medical officeraboard USS Frank Cable (AS 40),said he and his wife Jeanette andfive-year old son Ryan were happyto see all of their daughter’s friendsagain.

“We want to be part of their livesstill and they want to be part ofours,” said Hagerman. “So we

wouldn’t have missed it for theworld today.”

For some students, the day wasboth the start of a new path in edu-cation and the end of long-lastingfriendships. After taking pictureswith his former classmates, eighthgrader Larry Baysingar said he willsee many of his friends again as theyhead to GHS after the summer

break, but he would be leaving be-hind teachers he has come to re-spect. Baysingar was one of onlyfour students who has attended Mc-Cool since his pre-kindergartenclass.

“I stayed in after school all thetime and the teachers would just bethere for you,” he said. “I’m reallygoing to miss them.”

Congratulations: Capt. Scott Galbreaith, commanding officer of U.S. Naval Base Guam, shakes handswith eighth-grader Devon Newbold at Cmdr. William C. McCool Elementary/Middle School’s promotionalceremony June 10. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jesse Leon Guerrero)

Editor’s Note: This is the seventhin a series on what your kids can doduring summer.


Teens and pre-teens might wantto start thinking of signing up forthe Got Excuses Program.

Abrainchild of Sheila Litty, NavyMorale, Welfare and Recreation fit-ness coordinator at Charles KingGym, the program aims to teachteens and pre-teens healthy lifestyle

habits. Got Excuses started as a program

for adults and is quickly becoming

popular, especially among womentrying to jump start healthy lifestylesfor themselves and their families.

Targeting a younger audience,ages 11 and up, with the Teen/Pre-Teen Got Excuses Program, Litty ishoping that starting children onhealthy lifestyles now will followthem into their adult lives.

“During the school year, we weretalking to children at Cmdr. WilliamC. McCool Elementary/MiddleSchool about getting fit,” she said,referring to efforts to bring the Navy-wide Fit Factor program into the

schools. Fit Factor is a Navy-wideyouth fitness initiative that encour-ages physical activity, healthy eatingselections and rewards youth be-tween ages 6-18 for their efforts.

While teaching healthy habits ata young age will help youth into thefuture, it will also help them dealwith the emotional and physicalstress that can wreak havoc on teens.

“There are so many changes andso much happening in their lives,”she said. “Many of those things theycan’t control, but eating healthy andgetting exercise is something they

can control that will build theirminds and bodies so they’re betterable to deal with the issues that comewith being a teenager.”

Litty said extending the fitnessprogram into the summer seemed anatural transition.

During the program, participantswill learn exercise techniques andeven a few recipes they can takehome to mom and dad to try out.

“Most importantly,” she said.“We want our teens to know thatliving healthy can be fun.”

Education 12 The Pacific Navigator June 19, 2008

All Summer Classes (no regis-tration required)• Taebo with Jill Ages: 10 and up When: Monday, 10:30 – 11a.m. Venue: Charles King Gym

• Dance Fit Club Ages: 10 and up When: Wednesdays 10:30 – 11a.m.Venue: Charles King Gym

• Movement with LesleyAges: 3 – 6 When: Tuesday and Thursday,10:30 – 11 a.m.Venue: Charles King Gym

• Club Fit with Stacey Ages: 7 and up When: Tuesday, Thursday andFriday, 1 – 2 p.m. Venue: Charles King Gym

• Kids’ 5K Running Ages: 8 and upWhen: Monday, Wednesdayand Friday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Venue: Charles King Gym

JJuunnee • Soccer Skills Registration ends: June 27Ages: 5 and up When: June 30 – July 3Mondays through Fridays, 4 – 5p.m. for kids ages 5- 7; 5 – 6p.m. for kids ages 8 -10; and 6– 7 p.m. for youth 11 and up.Venue: Harbor View HousingField

• Golf ClinicAges: 5 and up When: June 7-11 Mondaythrough FridayRegistration: ends June 27 Venue: Lockwood Field

• Football SkillsAges: 5 and up When: June 7 – 11 Mondaythrough FridayRegistration: ends June 27 Venue: Blue Jacket Field/Charles King Gym

JJuullyy • Tennis Clinic Ages: 7 and up When: July 12, 19 Saturdaysonly

Registration: ends June 27 Venue: Tennis courts nearCharles King Gym

• Basketball Camp Ages: 5 and up When: July 14-18; Monday toFriday Registration ends: June 27Venue: Charles King Gym

• Cheerleading Basics Ages: 5 and up When: July 14 – 25; Monday -Friday Registration ends: June 27Venue: Charles King Gym

• Flag Football Camp Ages: 5 and up When: July 28 – Aug. 1,Monday - FridayRegistration ends: July 7-28Venue: Blue Jacket Field

• Smart Start TrainingAges: 3 –7 When: July 28 – Aug. 1,Monday - Friday Registration: July 7- 28Venue: Charles King Gym

AAuugguusstt • Volleyball Camp Ages: 9 and up When: Aug. 4-8, Monday-Friday Registration: July 7-28 Venue: Charles King Gym

• Flag Football Camp Ages: 5 and up When: Aug. 4-8, Monday toFriday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Blue Jacket Field/Charles King Gym

• Volleyball Camp Ages: 9 - 17 When: Aug. 11 – 15, Monday– Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Charles King Gym

• Smart Start Ages: 3-7When: Aug. 11-15, Monday –Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Charles King Gym

• Baseball Clinic

Ages: 9- 12 When: Aug. 11-15, Monday –Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Community Field

• Golf ClinicAges: 5-7When: Aug. 18-22, Monday –Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Lockwood Field

• Competitive SwimmingAges: 7 and upWhen: Aug. 18-22, Monday –Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: U.S. Naval Base GuamSwimming Pool

• Baseball Clinic Ages: 13 and up When: Aug. 18-22, Monday –Friday Registration: July 7-28Venue: Community Field

For more information, call 564-1856.(Source: Navy Morale, Welfareand Recreation)

Got Excuses Program aims to teach teens and pre-teens healthy habitsSummer Activities

Got ExcusesAges: 11 and up Registration: July 7 – July 28at Charles King GymProgram schedule: Aug. 11 -15Venue: Charles King Gym Cost: Free

Editor’s Note: This is the first inan eight-part series on typhoonreadiness.

BY LT. ROLAND CLARKCOMMANDER, NAVAL REGION

MARIANAS STAFF METEOROLOGIST

I don’t know if you heard recent-ly but the Commander Naval Re-gion Marianas staff along with theUS Navy Base Guam just complet-ed a lengthy typhoon exercise. Theexercise scenario involved a Catego-ry Five Super-Typhoon called Pakyoheading towards the island and ourGuam Navy commands practicedexecuting our Typhoon Conditionsof Readiness procedures.

One of the biggest lessons learnedduring the exercise was that mostof our Navy families, including ac-tive duty, reserves, civil service, andcontractors, have never experienceda major typhoon on Guam. It’s beenover five years now since TyphoonPongsona hit the island and so manyof our folks have transferred or re-tired since then.

This article begins an eight weekseries of short notes that will focuson education, awareness, and tipsto help get you and your family TY-PHOON READY. As you read eachtopic keep in mind that while know-ing what to do before the storm hitsis great, it’s all useless informationwithout adding the key ingredientthat only you can provide; AC-TION!

Let’s begin by getting our termi-nology down. If you’re like me, youcame to Guam from the mainlandU.S. and you’re used to hearingwords like “Tropical Storm” and“Hurricane.” So what’s the differ-ence between a hurricane and a ty-phoon? Location, location, location,and nothing else. They are both de-fined as tropical cyclones (meaningspinning column of air originating in

tropical latitudes) that have windspeeds of greater than 74 mph (64knots for you nautical types). If thestorm is in the Atlantic Ocean orEastern Pacific, we call it a hurri-cane, in the Western Pacific, northof the equator, we call it a typhoon.If a tropical cyclone has winds lessthan 74 mph but greater than 39mph (34 knots), it’s a tropical stormregardless of location.

Now, I’ve never been hit bysomething traveling at 115 mph but… that’s got to be an experienceyou won’t soon forget.

Next week we’ll look at the mostpowerful storms to hit Guam sinceWorld War II and see even morephotos of the incredible damagethese systems create.

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• Print or cut this article out andmake a copy to distribute to yourteam to take home.

• Post the article to your com-mand bulletin board. • Get your TYPHOON READY

locker prepared. An excellent list ofitems can be found at:http://www.southcom.mil/hurri-

caneprep/hurricane_survival_kit.htm

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Be typhoon ready — Get the terminology downRight: This chart depicts the dif-ferent storm terminology you willhear on Guam along with itsrespective wind strength andtypical cloud patterns as seenfrom satellite imagery.

Bottom Right: The map showsall tropical cyclone formations ofany size that occurred worldwidefrom 1985 through 2005. Take aquick look and you’ll see that theisland of Guam sits right in themiddle of the biggest storm clus-ter on the planet! Since 1962,Guam has been hit by 16typhoons, 9 of which had maxi-mum wind gusts in excess of 115mph (100 knots). (Images cour-tesy of Lt. Roland Clark)

Improve your balance and prevent falls at homeBY LT. CMDR. MARY K PARKERU.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL GUAM

Falls are the leading cause of bothfatal and non-fatal injuries to adultsage 65 and older. The latest data in-dicates the cost of treating fall-relat-ed injuries is $19 billion annually.However, the psychological costsof falling are even more expensive— the fear of falling can lead to so-cial isolation and depression becauseolder adults limit their activities.

An appointment with your pri-mary care provider can help youidentify risks and recommend stepsto avoid or minimize falling athome. These actions include an as-sessment of strength and balance,an evaluation of your vision, a re-

view of medications that may affectstanding and walking, and referral tocase management for a home safe-ty evaluation.

Exercises that improve balanceand coordination such as Tai Chi

and yoga are very effective. Walk-ing can also strengthen the musclesin the legs. Your provider may referyou to physical therapy for addi-tional recommendations to increasestrength and balance. Remember tocheck with your provider beforestarting any exercise program.

Vision changes can also affectbalance and coordination so sched-ule regular eye exams and have youreye glasses regularly updated. Con-ditions like glaucoma and cataractscan also limit your vision and in-crease your risk for falling.

As we age, we may take medica-tions with side effects or interac-tions with other medications or foodthat affect our balance and coordi-

nation. A regular review of yourmedications with your provider orpharmacist can help determine ifthis may be the cause of poor bal-ance.

Finally, your provider may con-sult the case manager at Naval Hos-pital Guam to arrange for an in-home safety evaluation or you canconduct your own using a checklistfrom the Centers for Disease Con-trol and Prevention:http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/toolkit/Falls_ToolKit/Desktop-PDF/English/booklet_Eng_desk-top.pdf.

Ahome safety evaluation checksthe floors for things like stacks ofbooks, electrical cords, and small

throw rugs. Poor lighting can con-tribute to falls. Using chairs insteadof step stools to reach objects placedon high shelves can also cause falls.Consider installing grab bars in bath-rooms and placing non-skid strips inthe tub or shower. Outside, unevenground and sidewalks present triphazards.

Visiting the doctor to calculaterisk factors for falling can cost sev-eral hours’ wages. Spending an af-ternoon rearranging the kitchen toplace frequently-used items on low-er shelves can cost several hours’time. But preventing falls or mini-mizing the risk of falling and theensuing hospitalization or psycho-logical distress — that’s priceless.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 19

3 p.m.: Prom Night • PG-1 37 p.m.: Forgetting SarahMarshall • RFRIDAY, JUNE 20

7 p.m.: Iron Man • PG-139:30 p.m.: Street Kings • RSATURDAY, JUNE 21

1 p.m.: Made of Honor •PG-133:30 p.m.: What Happensin Vegas • PG-137 p.m.: Iron Man • PG-13SUNDAY, JUNE 221 p.m.: Baby Mama • PG-1 33:30 p.m.: Speed Racer •PG7 p.m.: The Forbidden King-dom • PG-13

The movie schedule issubject to change due topostal delays, power out-ages, film running time andcircumstances beyond TheBig Screen Theater’s con-trol. The Big Screen The-ater hotline is 564-1831.

(Source: Navy Morale,Welfare and RecreationOffice)

Check out these March activi-ties on and off U.S. Naval BaseGuam:

FFrreeee• Guam Council on Arts andHumanities Agency (CAHA)continues its home-schooledstudents’ exhibit of various art-works at CAHA’s gallery at TwoLovers Point. Hours are 8:30a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends.Call 475-2781 for more infor-mation.

UUnnddeerr $$1100::• Guam Boonie Stompers and

Department of Parks andRecreation invite hikers toexplore caves overlookingTalofofo Bay. The hike is rated“medium” and can take up tothree hours to complete. Meetat Chamorro Village 9 a.m.June 21 or sign up with Rec N’Crew by 1 p.m. June 20 fortransportation. Bring at leasttwo quarts of water, hikinggear, insect repellent and flash-light. Cost is $2 for hikers over12-years old. Call 653-2897 formore information or Rec N’Crew at 564-1826.

• Guam Boonie Stompers andDepartment of Parks andRecreation invite hikers toexplore World War II caves atNimitz Hill. The hike is rated“medium” and can take up tothree hours to complete. Meetat Chamorro Village 9 a.m.June 28. Bring at least twoquarts of water, hiking gear,insect repellent and flashlight.Cost is $2 for hikers over 12-years old. Call 653-2897 formore information.

• Guam Council on Arts and

Humanity (CAHA) continues itsexhibit of Sgt. Shoichi Yokoi, aWorld War II Japanese soldierwho hid in Guam’s jungles formore than 20 years after thewar. Hours are 8:30 a.m.-4p.m. weekdays and 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. weekends. Admission is$2 for students and $5 foradults (10-years and under arefree). Call 475-2781 for moreinformation.

• Enjoy fiesta food at Top O’the Mar’s lunch buffet everyFriday from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.$9.95/adult & $5.95/ child.472-4606/7

• Youth/Teen Bowling Mondaythrough Friday during themonth of June, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.at Orote Point Lanes. Fee: $5(shoes not included). 564-1000

$$1100 aanndd oovveerr:: • Eat all you can at Top O’ theMar’s new Friday seafood buf-fet from 6-9 p.m. June 20.Cost is $26.95 for adults,$16.95 for children, and all mil-itary ID holders get a 20 per-

cent discount. Call 472-4606for more information.

• MWR’s Top O’ the MarMongolian BBQ every Tuesdayand Thursday night from 6p.m.-9 p.m. Enjoy the deliciousdishes with a salad and dessertbar. $14.95/Adults and$6.95/Child (5-11 yr old). 472-4606/7

• Enjoy an all you can eatbrunch buffet at Game TimeSports Grill, Admiral NimitzGolf Course, every Sunday.Feast on a variety of classicbreakfast and lunch cuisine foronly $11.95/adults, $6.95/chil-dren ages 5-11 yrs. Childrenunder age 5 eat free! Buffet isserved from 10:30 a.m.-1:30p.m. All patrons welcomed. A15 percent service charge willbe applied for parties of eightor more. 344-5838/9 or 734-2155

• Sunday Brunch at Top O’ theMar from 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m.$17.95 adult/ $8.95 child- (5-11 yrs. old) (4 yrs. old & belowEAT FREE). 472-4606/7

Get ready for MWR’sFreedom Rocks celebration


Celebrate Independence Day byjoining all the fun at Navy Morale,Welfare and Recreation’s (MWR)“Freedom Rocks” party July 4. Theevent starts 3 p.m. at Polaris Pointand will feature a wide range of ac-tivities and entertainment throughthe night.

Admission is free, but bring mon-ey for food and games. The party isopen to the public, but visitorsshould have a photo ID when enter-ing the Navy facility. Personal fire-works, video cameras, barbecuegrills, pets and other designateditems are not allowed at the site. Butattendees can capture the momentwith still-photo cameras and relaxwith towels and folding chairs.

This is an event for adults andchildren, so MWR encourages allfamilies to check out the fun. Kidscan jump around all day in the In-credible Inflatable Kingdom for $3,which will go to this year’s NavyBall. Jingles the Clown will paintfaces and pass out balloons, whileSailors and other adults see who caneat the most or win at other con-tests. A fire truck will keep thecrowd cool with water sprayingfrom a distance.

“We do these games regularlyand it’s a lot like the Liberation[Day] carnival,” said KatherineDenight, MWR special events andentertainment assistant coordinator.

Each year, MWR brings in anoff-island performer to boost the ex-citement even more and this year isno exception. Brian Howe, the for-mer lead singer of rock band Bad

Company, who is best known forhis work on the Nineties’hit albums“Holy Water” and “Here ComesTrouble,” will take the stage at about7 p.m.

“That’s definitely one of our high-lights,” said Denight. She addedMWR will also treat attendees to anighttime extravaganza of fireworksat 8 p.m. The entire event has some-thing for everyone and shouldn’t bemissed, said Denight.

“Traditionally we get anywherefrom 10,000 to 13,000 people at-tending, so this is really our largestevent of the year,” Denight said.

4th of JulyIIff YYoouu GGooNavy Morale, Welfare andRecreation’s (MWR) “FreedomRocks” celebration is sched-uled for July 4. The eventstarts 3 p.m. at Polaris Point.Brian Howe, the former leadsinger of rock band BadCompany, will perform.Fireworks will be on display at8 p.m.

IItteemmss nnoott AAlllloowweeddItems that are not allowed atPolaris Point include the fol-lowing:Weapons, personal fireworks,backpacks, grills, glass con-tainers, coolers, large bags,tents, audio and video record-ing devices, outside alcohol,pets, roller blades, rollerskates and skateboards.

Tydingco, Stover win titles atMiss Hemisphere Pageant


It can be daunting, having all eyeson you, judging every word you say,every gesture and every pose, buttwo of Guam’s Navy spouses faced

the crowd and wowed them. Jasmine Stover and Tauni Tyd-

ingco took to the stage during the re-cent Miss Guam Hemisphere PanAsia 2008 beauty pageant. The two

See PAGEANT, Page 15

Stover: Jasmine Stover won the titles Ms. Guam Pan Asia Earth andMs. Congeniality at Miss Guam Hemisphere Pan Asia 2008 beautypageant held recently at Hyatt Regency Guam. (U.S. Navy Photo byOyaol Ngirairikl)

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Pageant: ‘This is a pageant that provides ladies with so much opportunity’

ladies competed against seven oth-er women at Hyatt Regency Guam.Stover came away with the Ms.Guam Pan Asia Earth and Ms. Con-geniality titles. Tydingco took homethe Ms. Pan Asia Hemisphere title.

Miss Hemisphere Inc. is an or-ganization with a strong collegescholarship and theater scholarshipprogram, giving away some$100,000 in scholarships, along withtravel and cash prizes. Pageant direc-tor Belta Perez said this year’s pag-eant contestants were women whowanted to further their education inthe entertainment, modeling and/orfashion industries. Perez said sheand other beauty scouts had goneout to look for accomplishedwomen.

“This is a pageant that providesladies with so much opportunity,”Perez says. “It’s not just a beautypageant.”

Unlike other pageants, Miss

Hemisphere is open to marriedwomen. Tauni Tydingco said thatwas one of the reasons she decidedto participate in the pageant.

“I am proud that I’m married toa wonderful man and of the familywe’ve built together,” she said. “Iappreciate Miss Hemisphere pag-eants because it takes those accom-plishments into consideration (and)don’t require you to fit a certainmold. It’s a wonderful opportuni-ty.”

Both Tydingco and Stover agreedthat the pageant was a wonderfulexperience.

“Contrary to what some may be-lieve beauty queens are intelligent,educated community-service orient-ed career women that have seen pag-eant competition as a benefit to newcareers and raising public aware-ness for there platform,” Stover said.

Stover said Perez had approachedher about participating and sheagreed.

“I have always wanted to be in a

beauty pageant growing up. As achild I would watch the pageantsand pretend I was Miss America,”she said.

During the pageant, Stover saidshe did feel some pressure, knowingthat being a Navy spouse she wouldbe a representative of the Navy com-munity in the eyes of many audi-ence members.

“I did feel that I was an individ-ual in the pageant but I am a Navywife and I am proud of that. Beinga Navy wife I am always a represen-tative of the Navy community,” shesaid. “Being an ambassador of theNavy community to the local Guamcommunity is not something I takelightly. It is important to me to rep-resent myself and the Navy com-munity in a positive manner.”

Stover encourages other Navyspouses and children to participatein community events.

“I hope that seeing myself as wellas Tauni Tydingco, another Navywife, encourages wives and my stu-

dents to go after their dreams nomatter what they may be,” she said.

SSuuppppoorrtt Stover is looking forward to rep-

resenting Guam later this year in theNational Earth Pageant. Stover saidshe owes a lot to her family andfriends.

“I had a tremendous amount ofsupport from my family and hus-band,” she said. “I am also blessedto have wonderful colleagues andstudents at Guam High School(GHS), where I work.”

GHS Principal Dr. Rita Williamsand her husband Charles Williamsas well as many students attended

the pageant to cheer her on. “I was thankful to have (Dr. and

Mr. Williams) there in the absenceof my parents,” Stover said. Sheadded a special “Thank you” to herhusband and his coworkers at theUSS Frank Cable (AS 40) DiverLocker who supported him.

Continued from Tydingco: Tauni Tydingco wonthe title Ms. Guam Pan AsiaHemisphere at Miss GuamHemisphere Pan Asia 2008 beau-ty pageant held recently at HyattRegency Guam. (Photo courtesyof Tauni Tydingco)

The vacation bible school experienceBY LT. MICHAEL J. TAGALOA

U.S. NAVAL FORCES MARIANAS

SUPPORT ACTIVITY

Over the past two years I havehad the privilege of being part ofVacation Bible School (VBS) at theU.S. Naval Base Guam Chapel. It isa wonderful thing to see childrenlearn and grow. In speaking withother adults, they love to share theirchildhood experiences at VBS.

Vacation Bible School continuesto be one of the most productivespecial events for the chapel. The

program not only reaches our chil-dren, but also adults. VBS brings involunteers of all ages.

This year, the theme of VBS is

the Jerusalem Marketplace, and itwill take place from Aug. 4–8.There are only 160 spots available,and sign up is on a first come firstserve basis. VBS is a Christian basedcurriculum where children learnBible lessons through crafts, games,songs, and many other activities.VBS is for children who are inKindergarten through 5th grade.

Older children, 6th grade andabove, plus adults are needed as vol-unteers. There are many differentjobs to help out in, such as beingpart of the drama team, snack team,

games team, and much more. Weneed your help to make this endeav-or successful.

Those interested in volunteeringcan sign up at the Naval Base Guamchapel. Registration for children tobe enrolled in Vacation Bible Schoolwill begin July 2. For more informa-tion, call 339-2126.

It is quite possible that you willmake lifelong memories for yourchildren. You can be a part of thosememories by also volunteering.That is the Vacation Bible Schoolexperience.

Naval Base Guam(339-2126)Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7a.m.-4 p.m.

Roman Catholic WorshipServicesMonday-Wednesday, Friday11:40 a.m. Weekday MassSaturday, 5:30 p.m. MassSunday, 9 a.m. MassCCD Sunday, 10:15 a.m.RCIA Contact Chapel OfficeChoir PracticeWednesdays, 5 p.m.

Protestant WorshipSunday, 10:30 a.m.Protestant Sunday SchoolSunday, 9:15 a.m.

Women’s Studiessecond & fourth Wednesdays,6:30 p.m.

Mothers of Preschoolers(MOPS)first & third Fridays8:30 a.m.

Men’s StudyTuesdays, 4 p.m.

Choir Practice Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

Naval Hospital Guam(344-9127)Roman CatholicMassSunday 9 a.m.Mass Monday to Friday, H-207,11:30 a.m.CCDSunday 10:30 a.m.ProtestantContemporary Worship ServiceSunday 10:30 a.m.

Andersen Air Force Base(366-6139)Chapel 1Roman Catholic MassSaturday 5 p.m.Sunday 9 a.m.Chapel 2Sunday Protestant WorshipTraditional Protestant 9 a.mInspirational Gospel 11:30 a.m.

Schedules subject to changewithout notice.

ChapelSchedule

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THIS WEEK IN NAVY

HISTORY

June 19, 1944: Battle

of the Philippine Sea

begins (“The Marianas

Turkey Shoot”).

TToo SSuubbmmiittStill Moments is a new fea-ture of The Pacific Navigatorand is open to all active-dutymilitary and DOD/DOT/DoDEApersonnel, Navy contractors,military retirees and theirimmediate family members.Photos of celebrations shouldbe sent electronically withcaptions that provide com-plete information regardingthe event including who,what, why, where, and when.Captions also should includethe name of a contact personand a phone number. ThePacific Navigator reserves theright to edit captions for

length, accuracy and/or clari-ty. Photos older than twomonths will not be accepted.

When submitting a photo,include the sponsor’s fullname, rank or rating, com-

mand and duty phone.Photographs should be high-resolution images in jpeg for-mat in their original file —photos that have beenaltered will not be accepted.Please ensure you are submit-ting photographs that youhave the right to permit ThePacific Navigator to use andpublish. The deadline is 3p.m. the Friday the weekprior to the issue date.Electronic photos can be sub-mitted via e-mail to ThePacific Navigator EditorTheresa Merto Cepeda [email protected].

Sworn In: Rear Adm. Bill French, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, swears Sinajana resident Jonathan Camacho, center, andMark Nuestro, of Saipan, into the Navy at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam June 2. The 22-year old Camacho and 17-year old Nuestro areheaded to Great Lakes, Illinois for boot camp. (U.S. Navy Photo by Jesse Leon Guerrero)

BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST1ST CLASS (SW/AW) E. ROSARIOPACIFIC NAVIGATOR STAFF

USS Frank Cable (AS-40) soccerteam, Rustbuckets, dominated theU.S. Coast Guard (USCG) SectorGuam soccer team USCG 7-0 in theAdmiral’s Cup Soccer League Tour-nament at Blue Jacket Field on U.S.Naval Base Guam June 16.

Team Rustbuckets remained un-defeated with their win over USCGraising their record to 4-0.

“We play well together, and withevery practice and game, the teamis learning each others strengths andhow to play to them,” said Rust-buckets Head Coach Hull Techni-cian Fireman Stephen Smink from

USS Frank Cable (AS-40).Within the first 15 minutes of the

game, the Rustbuckets scored threegoals and continued to press the ballon the USCG side of the field.

In the beginning of the secondhalf the USCG charged out of thegates with a full head of steam andmoved the ball across the center lineonly to have their offense stoppedand back peddling on defense. Everygreat offensive play made by theUSCG players was met with anequally great defensive play by theRustbuckets players.

The second half was a show of adefensive battle between both teams.The USCG didn’t want to be shutout and the Rustbuckets wanted tokeep them scoreless. And the Rust-

buckets determination prevailed.“We looked great tonight, but we

can’t let this win go to our head, be-cause every team will make theplayoffs and we just might see themagain,” said Smink.

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Rustbuckets prevail in AC soccer matchGoal: A player from the USSFrank Cable Rustbuckets headsthe ball into the net during anAdmiral’s Cup SoccerTournament Match against theUnited States Coast GuardSector Guam team U.S.C.G. atBlue Jacket Field on U.S. NavalBase June 16. (U.S. Navy Photoby Mass CommunicationSpecialist 1st Class (SW/AW) E.Rosario)

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