3-4 To Depart for Training A. battalion landing team consisting of the Third Battalion,

Fourth Marines, and .certain augmenting units from the First Marine Brigade will depart Hawaii the end of the month for a routine training assignment with the Third Marine Divison. The BLT will travel in ships of PHIBRON-7 and will return to Hawaii during the latter part of April. LtCol. Paul F. Reese sill command the BLT. The BLT will train in the Phillipines liter a brief stop-over on Okinawa enroute.

E-6 Selection

Board Begins

Work Monday Colonel Robert M. Richards has

been named to head the Staff Ser- geant (E-6) selection board sched- uled to convene at Headquarters Marine Corps next Monday.

The board, which will be in session about 10 weeks, is ex- pected to select approximately 3800 for promotion from an esti- mated 6500 eligible Marines. Other members of the board

are: LtCols. Robert A. McCabe, Augustine B. Reynolds, Jr., Wiley A. Green, John J. Rooney, Majs., Thomas A. James, Cecil L. Champion. Jr., Bruce F. Cunliffe, Richard 0. Ely, Billy IL Snyder, and Valeria F. Hilgart.

Also, Capt. George E. Bartlett, WO William F. Garvey, Jr., Sgt- Maj. Richard J. Bockelman and MGySgt. Harry "B" Gamble.

First Sergeant Michael A. Can- ter recorder, and MSgt. Jack K. Norris assistant recorder.

Japanese Group

To Tour Station Brigade Saturday Members of the Honolulu Jap-

nese Junior Chamber of Com- nArce are scheduled to tour the Marine Corps Air Station tomor- row morning.

The group of young business- men. expected to number about 20, will get a firsthand look at Station facilities and combat ve- hicles and equipment of the Fourth Marines.

They will also visit the flight line of Marine Air Group-13.

To complete the morning, the group will have brunch in the Station's mess hall #1.

The tour was arranged at the request of the JCC's.

Property of

MARINE f7c.)17PS

Kaneohe Bay Airgat Observi

Anniversary ; First Decade of Service The first Marine Corps Air

Station to be activated following World War H will mark its 10th anniversary next Monday.

The Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, commissioned Jan. 15, 1952, will observe a decade as a major riiMary installation

VOL. I I No.2 MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII January 12, 1962

El Toro Jets to Arrive Here Monday

On First Leg of Trans-Pacific Flight Eighteen F8U "Crusader" jets of

VMF (AW)-451 are scheduled to arrive at Kaneohe Bay next Mon- day after completing the first leg of a trans-Pacific flight.

This will be the first time in Marine aviation history that an entire jet fighter squadron will fly from California to Japan. Scheduled to leave the El Toro

MCAS Jan. 15, the squadron, com- manded by LtCol. Charles E. Crew, will relieve VMF-312 in the Far East after completing their 7000-mile ocean flight.

The supersonic jets will drop to 20,000 feet six times during their 17 hours over the Pacific, to refuel from giant GV-1 Her- cules refuelers. After refueling is complete the jets will climb back to their planned 40,000 foot al- titude.

Fifteen of the aerial refuelers will support the operation along with Navy "Flying Radar Sta- tions" from Pacific airborne early warning units. The radar- equipped planes will guide the fighter pilots to the six aerial refueling rendezvous points. Two other stops are planned

for the transplacement squadron. After departing Kaneohe Jan. 16 they will touch down at Wake Island, and then Guam. Main- tenance personnel of the squadron will be pre-positioned at the stop- ping points to insure that the fighters arc in top mechanical shape before each take-off.

ALOHA - Major R. W. Mullane, Squadron CO, prepares to take off in one of the new A4D-2 "Skyhawks" received Wednesday by VMA-214. The Skyhawks are replacing the "Fury" jets used for the past three years by the MAG-I3 Attack Squadron.

VMA-214 Gets 1st A4D-2 Skhawki Jet; Flight Test Made by llacksheepi CO Pilots and crewmen of VMA-

214, received the first of 20 A4D- 2 Skyhawks Wednesday morning. The rest are scheduled io arrive sometime this month.

Major R. W. Mullane, CO, VMA-214, lifted the Skyhawk off the runway at 7:30 a.m., for its first flight test after being received by the squadron.

A Douglas aircraft, with speeds in acess of 600 m.p.h. it has been identified as a newer, more mod- ern designed aircraft for meeting

the demands of the Marine Corps.

The new planes will be oper- ated by pilots of Marine Attack Squadron-214, the "Rlacksheep" of Marine Air Group-13, air-arm of the Kaneohe-based first Ma- rine Brigade.

Eleven crew members of VMA- 214 were scheduled to leave for Ford Island this week to de- preserve the remaining aircraft and get them reac13, for flight to KMCAS.

Marine aviation units normally ; Should the trans-Pacific flight rotate between the two U.S. based prove successful, routine moves Marine Aircraft Wings and the one will be conducted by air, rather in Japan every 13 months. !than surface transportation.

SgtMaj. W. McElliott Assumes

First Brigade Billet Today Sergeant Major Warren Mc-

Elliott, a veteran of more than 19 year's Marine Corps service, be- came the brigade's top enlisted man this morning when he re- lieved Sergeant Major A. S. Fay

SGTMAJ. McELLIOTT

during change-of-command cere- monies on Platt Field.

Marines of the 4th Marine Regi- ment, Marine Aircraft Group-13, Service Battalion, 3rd Battalion, 12th Marines and Separate Com- panies comprised the marching units. The 1st Marine Brigade Band provided the music at the ceremony.

SgtMaj. Fay, who departs for MAD, NATTC, In Memphis, Tenn., later this month, has been the Brigade Sergeant Major since August 1961 when he moved up to the top billet from Service Battalion. A native of San Francisco, Calif..

SgtMaj. McElliott enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 1942.

Credit Union Members

Hold Annual Meeting K-Bay's Federal Credit Union

will hold its annual meeting and election of Board of Directors at 2 p.m., Jan. 26, in Classroom #2 at Bldg. 267.

Prescribed by law, the annual meeting is held for the purpose of acquainting military and ci- vilian personnel with the policies and operation of the Air Station's FCU.

The operating budget, an- nouncement of dividends and any proposed methods of operatior will be discussed.

Any vacancies on the Board of Directors and Credit Committee will also be filled. Voting for board members will be made by secret ballot. Nominations may be made from the floor.

During WWII, he saw action throughout the South Pacific with combat elements of the 4th Marine Division. Returning to the U.S. in November 1945, he was assigned duty with the 12th Infantry Bat- talion, USMCR San Francisco.

At the outbreak of hostilities in Korea, Sit. McElliot was serving as a recruiter in Oakland, Calif.

In December 1952, he joined the 1st Marine Division in Korea and was assigned as first sergeant of the 7th Marine Regiment's 4.2 Mortar Company. While serving with the regiment, he was award- ed the Navy Commendation Rib- bon.

Returning to the U.S. in 1954, he was assigned duties as sergeant major of the 1st Marine Division's 9th Motor Transportation Bn. and later served with the Inspector- Instructor Staff, 4th Supply Co., USMCR at Stockton, Calif.

Prior to reporting to Kaneohe, Sgt. McElliott was sergeant major of Camp Pendleton's Staging Battalion.

in Hawaii with a "business-as- usual" day.

The Station, currently com- manded by Col. W. R. Campbell, is today home base of one of the most unique military units in the World, the First Marine Brigade.

Commanded by MajGen. It. G. Wcede, the Brigade is the only known composite air-ground team in existence.

Other "tenants" of the present- day Air Station include the Navy's Pacific Missile Range Facility, the only one of its kind in Hawaii, and the Fleet Marine Force's 1st Composite Radio Company.

The multi-million dollar Hawaii Marine facility today houses more than 8,000 Marines and Navy- men. There are nearly 500 civilian employees. Some 3,300 military dependents reside on the Air Station.

News, Humor

Of Ten Years :Compiled from the files of the

WINDWARD MARINE By GySgt. Jack T. Paxton)

1952

The establishment of a Marine Corps Air Station on Mokapu Peninsula was not a "snap of the fingers" decision. When the Kor- ean conflict flared in 1950, small Pacific island garrisons, plus Fleet Marine Force Pacific Headquarters at Pearl Harbor, were the only Marine units between the main- land and the Far East. A mid- Pacific-training site was needed and Oahu's Mokapu Peninsula housing the defunct Naval Air Station fit the bill.

Marine Corps Air Station, Kan- eohe became a reality.

In August 1952 the Army of- ficially turned Mokapu Pen- insula over to the Navy, and the Corps' building program shifted into high gear. Marine Fighter Squadron 235

and 451 of Marine Aircraft Group- 13 began to move into the newly activated station early in 1952. They were accompanied by main- tenance and support squadrons and a non-flying unit, Marine

(See HIGHLIGHTS. P-8)

GUESS WHO MADE MAJOR? - Major W. E. Hutchison, Opera- tions Officer of 1/4, receives oversized oak leaves from LtCol. J. R.

Stevens, (I.) battalion commander, and Maj. A. I. Thomas, executive

officer. Major Hutchinson was promoted to his new rank last Friday.

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2 Windward Merino January 12, 1962

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Is Your Child Safe? Approximately four months ago the Stations Commanding

Officer sent a letter to all occupants of quarters recommending that they initiate home fire drills. Have you? Within the past two months there have been five fires reported in Station quar- ters - two of which were started by children playing with matches.

Fortunately none of these caused any appreciable damage, but if your home catches fire, be sure your family knows what to do.

It is with this in mind that a message extract from the Inter- national Association of Fire Chiefs is printed:

The thought of a child trapped in a room -- the house on fire - escape cut off - presents a horrifying image. Yet far too often, firemen discover children, like your own, in a crouched position on the closet floor, or under a bed, "protective" places they sought when confronted with fire, while just feet away escape would have been possible - from a window leading to a ledge, fire escape or adjoining roof.

A parent, therefore, who fails to instruct his children on escape procedures is unwittingly victimizing his family.

As part of the home safety program, the IAFC urges you to initiate the practice of home fire drills.

Sit down with all members of your family and discuss escape routes to the outside from every room in your home, particularly from the bedrooms. Provide alternate routes should one be cut off. Plan to get out of upstairs bedrooms without using stairways because rising heat and smoke usually eliminate them as means of exit.

Once outside, meet your family at a previously arranged point. Do not allow anyone to re-enter the burning building. Too often someone is killed attempting to rescue a pet or a person who has already escaped. Account for yourself as soon as you are safely outside.

To be sure that your plan is workable, practice it within reason from time to time with all members of your household.

Hold practice drills at night with all lights out. Can alternate routes be followed? Are they unlocked? Is there anything which causes children to fall or stumble? Have you provided flashlights in case the lights in yolur home do not f unction?

When conducting home fire drills, take particular care to make your children understand the importance of following all escL.pe instructions. A child becomes frightened when un- certain and will often cling to the security of his bed or closet simply because he is bewildered.

Follow this life-saving precaution: Never open your bedroom door without first feeling it with the palm of your hand. If it is warm, follow an alternate route from the room. If it is not warm, brace yourself against it and open it slightly, with your face turned away from the crack. If smoke or gas puff through or pressure exerts itself from the other side, close the door immediately. Superheated air can kill almost instantaneously and smoke is often lethal.

Avoid panic. By remaining calm in the face of fire, you have a strong positive factor in your favor. Chances are your calm reaction will save your life, and the only cause for this effect is confidence. If you and every member of your family have had a thorough briefing on escape procedure. the resultant con- fidence and lack of indecision will carry you through one of the most potentially dangerous of all situations.

Your Station Fire Department is on the alert - pre- pared at every moment to respond to your need. It enlists your aid in keepiag your home and everyone in it safe. You can contribute in a most effective and personal way by heeding these safety commandments.

Chaplains I

I Corner GOOD MEASURE

By Chaplain A. R. Anderson

The other evening I stopped at a service station in Kailua to pur- chase several dollars' worth of gasoline. - When the attendant stopped the pump, the meter showed one cent more than the amount I had requested. There- fore, I handed the attendant sev- eral dollar bills and one penny, but the man returned the penny and said, "I always give every customer an extra cent of gaso- line." This was a satisfying ex- perience for me to find such peo- ple in business.

Clow often we find the oppo- site true in basinere relations. Some business men substitute inferior materials, give short weight, take shortcuts on quail- tY, misrepresent products and seek to earn the maximum profit by giving as little as pos- sible. In the military service some

men try to arrive as late as pos- sible for work and to leave as early as possible. Some try to do as little work as possible and still get by. Some engage in bull ses- sions, take repeated coffee breaks and resort to all manner of slow motion activity .However, a vast percentage of Marines put in a day's work and then some for a day's pay. There are those who are worth far more than they are paid. Without such generous and sacrificing individuals the Ma- rine Corps could not occupy such a place of esteem.

The service station attendant demonstrated an important principle of life. This principle of honesty and generosity is encouraged and promoted by religion. Jesus said, "Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same meas- ure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again."

Some might feel that extra pen- ny's worth of gas or putting big strawberries in the bottom of the box as well as on top are im- poverishing. No, in the long run you gain. When you short-change the other fellow, you impoverish yourself. What Jesus said is prac- tical. It really works. Try it!

Poison Planned -A TV commercial claims "a good bug is a dead bug," and that is the way the Station Sanitation Officer wants them. CWO J. I. Wagoner this week issued a warning to R-Bay parents. concerning a poison program that is underway. In order to combat and control the main source area for breeding of flies and mosquitoes on the Station, all Dempster-Dumpster containers will be sprayed with an insecticide during the current and future rainy seasons. Accordingly, parents are cautioned that insecticide is a poison and that efforts should be made to keep youngsters out and away from these containers.

Pick a Pawd'ner - If'n you is hankerin' to wear your round-heeled boots, big round hai, wide round calico (for the wimmen) then better you'all afix February 17 as a dancin' date. The Staff Club has a Square Dance and Western Nite in tie mill. Back in the chuck wagon they is plannin' to bake some beans, fried taters and other vittles fit for the occasion. The Wives Club will present a show as the main feature. If'n you want to join in the square dance, call Mrs. Irma Medico at 252-875 for information on this knee-slappin' affair.

Scoutmaster Needed - Boy Scout Troop Committee Chairman Dick Collins is looking for a scoutmaster to assist the scouts of Troop 178, sponsored by the Castle High School PTA. The troop could use as many as three assistants in its projects. If you can aid the scout- ing movement, call Mr. Collins at 244-886 or Tripler telephone ex- tension 273-252.

Speed Record For Choppers - Elsewhere in this issue there is a story dealing with a new S-62A helicopter, the Navy's "Sea King." In a just-before-deadline story received here this week, the new chopper claimed title to the World record for the three kilometer speed course by clocking an impressive 199.01 mph. The chopper was piloted in the record-breaking flight by Navy Commander Patrick. L Sullivan and co-piloted by Marine Captain David A. Spur_ lock. The flight took place Dec. 30 at Bradley Field. Conn.

Speaking Of Helicopters - Astronaut John Glenn's chances for a fast pick-up were enhanced Dec. 8 when the Marine chopper squadron scheduled for the recovery operation set a 10,000-hour flying safety record. HMR-262, based at MCAF, New River.N.C.. picked up Alan Shepard and Gus Grissom after their space flights. The squadron has been picked by NASA officials to retrieve LtCol. Glenn after his orbital flight.

Dress In Style - You too can be one of the -smart" dressers if you wear a necklace. The proper one for Marine personnel is FSN 8455-261-6629, Index number 20400. That's a dog-tag chain, Marine! A Marine Corps Order received this week told of inspection teams finding many personnel wearing chains that could be the cause of

serious injury. The authorized beaded chain is made to break when it is caught on an object that might cause injury to the neck. Don't stick your neck out. Comply.

Ribbon For Antarctica - Have you been on Operation Deepfreeze? If so, the ribbon for serving there has been made available in most Marine Exchanges and uniform shops. The ribbon will take prece- dence immediately after the Korean Service ribbon. To check eli- gibility for its wear, consult SecNav Instruction 1650.14. There is no

Antarctica Service Medal available as yet.

79th Year of Service

Civil Service Anniversary

Week Begins Next Monday Federal installations and em-

ployees groups across the country will observe the 79th anniversary of the Civil Service Act of 1883 next week.

The Civil Service Commission and its regional offices are co- operating with agencies and em- ployee organizations in a variety of community programs, includ- ing awards ceremonies, open houses, and anniversary dinners, some of which will honor local recipients of "Civil Servant of the Year" awards.

College Query A survey is being conducted

by the Station Education Of- fice to determine interested personnel who wish to take evening courses at The Church College of Hawaii or have the college start classes here.

Interested personnel are urged to contact the Education Office as soon as possible.

In a commemorative statement saluting the members of career work force, CSC Chairman John W. Macy, Jr., and Commissioners F. J. Lawton and R. E. Hamp- ton declared. "It's not too much to say that the Government work being done today could not have been done under the spoils sys- tem that existed prior to 1883.

"Only a top-notch, trained ac- countant could operate a social security accounting system.

"In taking stock, the Federal employee can take satisfaction in knowing that he is one of a corps that have been picked for their competence, that continue in em- ployment because they continue to demonstrate that competence in their work."

The statement continued! "He can also take satisfaction in the fact that Government has devel- oped an up-to-date personnel system, complete with employee benefits and privileges, that com- pare -favorably with the practices of progressive private industry. And he can take pride in serving a Government that is the leader of the Free World."

MARCH OF DIMES-Many Ma-

rines will march again during Jan- uary to raise funds for the 1962

New March of Dimes in the fight on birth defects, arthritis and po-

lio. The above photo was taken

in the 1961 campaign showing Marine GySgt. Ray Doherty, of Camp Pendleton, hoisting polio patient Billy Elsberry, 10, San Di-

ego, on the shoulders of Sgt.

Marion Perkins. The two Marines marched from Pendleton to LA,

collecting contributions for the

campaign.

January 12, 1962 Windward Marine 3

FORTY-ONE PROMOTIONS? Thirty-six men of MABS-13 form the figure 41 after being promoted last week. Although only 36 men were present for the picture, 41 men were promoted. (Photo by Sgt. Clyde B. Simmons)

Rifle Range Rules Undergo Changes;

Certain Shooters Exempt from Requal Navy Times reported last week

that the Marine Corps is over- hauling its marksmanship pro- gram.

The Corps' new "sight' picture" calls for warrant officers and top enlisted men to have a bigger 'say -so" in the twining of things at .d to allow commending officers to exempt from annual qualifi- cation firing, those Marines they know to be top shots.

In other changes made in the

shooting program, Headquarters has decreed that:

1. Marksmanship badges can- not he worn by those who fail to requalify, or who qualify In a higher category.

2. There'll be no more "free- bie's" to replace badges lost or defaced through negligence.

3. Certain Marines, whose du- ties make it practically impos- sible for them to take the an- nual qualification firing, will no

On Routine Flight, But

PMR Helicopter Crew Rescues

Stranded University Students A Pacific Missile Range Fa-

cility helicopter made a daring landing, in near gale winds, last Friday afternoon on an island a half-mile off Oahu's Windward coast to rescue two stranded Uni- versity of Hawaii students.

Navy pilot Lt. Walter J. Dep-

Sikorsky Shows 1st 'Amphib' Chopper Marine aviators at MCAT, Cher-

ry Point, N.C., recently got a close look at a helicopter that may be "just what the doctor ordered" for Marine Corps amphibious op- erations.

Developed by the Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation. the am- phibious bird (S-62A) has a hull-like fuselage and unlike more familiar types of helicop- ters, it's powered by a gas tur- bine engine. Its boat-like hull permits the

helicopter to set down on the wa- ter to pick up a downed pilot who might be injured or unconscious.

The S-62A is also equipped with the standard hoist and cable for conventional aerial rescues. Be- fore this innovation, a downed pilot who was injured or uncon- scious and unable to get into the rescue sling had to be rescued by a crew member who would have to be lowered or jump into the water after the injured man.

During the Cherry Point demonstration, the S-62A dem- onstrated its versatility by air- lifting an Ansel dry chemical fire fighting unit and two as- bestos suited fire fighters about

one-half mile in exactly two minutes. Twenty-two seconds after arrival, the fire fighters were combating the flames. It is capable of carrying 12 fully

equipped combat troops or six litters and four ambulatory pa- tients plus an attendant. It has a cabin capacity of 440 cubic feet

and its normal useful load is 2900 pounds.

The S-62A is the first Amer- ican-made turbocopter certified by the Federal Aviation Agency, and the first helicopter of any type certified under the FAA's new and more stringent trans- Port helicopter regulations.

AMPHIBIOUS BIRD - Sikorsky's S-62A furbocopter eases toward the ground to drop a 840-pound Ansul dry chemical fire fighting unit during a demonstration at Cherry Point, N.C. The new "chop- per" is capable of setting down on the water to pick up down pilots; has a built-in rescue platform, which folds out from the cabin door and its T58 General Electric engine is about 750 pounds lighter than a comparable piston engine.

"Texas-Sized" Job For Texan.

SecNav Assumes Post Mr. Fred Korth of Forth Worth, Texas, officially became

Secretary of Navy Jan. 4 when he was administered the oath of office by the President of the U.S.

A former Assistant Secretary of the Army and Texas banker, Mr. Korth succeeds Mr. John B. Connally who resigned in De- cember to run for the Texas governorship.

After accepting the reins of the top Naval billet, Mr. Korth issued the following statement:

"I have today (Jan. 4) taken the oath of office as Secretary of the Navy, at a time in history when our power at sea is greater than the world has ever seen before.

"I am proud in the knowledge that the role of our Navy and Marine Corps team in the defense of freedom has never been more prominent, and sobered by the awareness that it has never been more necessary.

"I know that our continuing capacity to perform this vital role depends upon the loyalty, ability and devotion to duty of each of you, and upon unexcelled leadership at all levels.

"Immensely impressed by your past achievements, I have no doubts concerning your future performance.

"Aware of the progressiveness wi't'h has always character- led the Navy and Marine Corps. I am confident that you will continue to seek and welcome the improvements made possible by scientific advances.

"I therefore accept this high honor and undertake this grave responsibility with the confident expectation that each man and woman, uniformed or civilian, reserve or regular, will always justify the great faith placed In all of us by our Nation.

Fred Korth Secretary of the Navy"

STAFF

CLUB Tonight: Club opens at 4 p.m.

with Happy Hour on the agenda until 7 p.m. Family night follows from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Then dance to tunes played by the Oklahomans from 9 to 1 a.m.

Saturday: The Menu special to- oay is turkey or ham dinners for $1.60 per person. The Modern- airs will be on hand with your favorite listening and dancing music from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Sunday: The Dining Room spe- cial today is Filet Mignon steaks for $2.20.

Monday: Dining Room closed today. Club opens at 4 and closes at 11:30 p.m.

Tuesday - Thursday: D I TI i n g Room is open from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Bar opens at 4 and closes at 11:30 p.m. The Staff Wives will hold their social meeting Tuesday night at 7:30.

tula was guided onto a small sand bar by co-pilot Lt(jg) Marion T. Doss and plane captain Phillip C. Townsend, AMS2. Mokulua Is- land is a barren rock some 250 - feet high. It has very little beach area.

The youths, John Tarkington and Jerry Clement, both of Kai- lua, had spent Thursday camp- ing on the island. They had sailed to their camping site in a small boat. Throughout Thursday evening

and Friday, winds increased and whipped the ocean into a moun- tainous sea. Friday morning the campers attempted to return to shore but the high winds and water drove them back to the island.

Realizing their situation, the boys gathered rocks and spelled out the word "stranded" on the face of their barren rock site. Another PMR helicopter en-

route to Hickam AFB, via the coast route, first spotted the boys waving their shirts. Lt(jg) Verl C. Brower, pilot, radioed the Kane- ohe Bay tower and reported the sighting.

Lt. Deptula's chopper, while on a local hop overheard the call. He told the tower he was in the area and would investigate. After checking a few islands, they found the boys waving a shirt.

A smoke bomb was dropped to determine wind direction. A safe landing was then accomplished.

After picking up the stranded pair and their possessions, the chopper returned the boys safely to the Air Station.

Navy Relief Report K-Ray's Branch of the Navy

Relief Society handled the fol- lowing cases for the month of December 1961.

4 Layettes presented 7 Gratuities $271.00

18 Loans $709.69

Total $980.69

longer have to write for per- mission to skip it. They are made exempt under the new directive, MCO 3574.2A. Warrant officers and top en-

listed can now be assigned as range officials, a post formerly reserved for officers above war- rant. Warrants can now be des- ignated range officers and SNCOs may act as range officers for su- pervising recreational and intra- mural competitive firing.

The new rule allowing com- manding officers to exempt ex- ceptionally qualified men from requallfication also fellows a point the Commandant made during his "State of the Corps" message at the beginning of 1961. Under the new regulations,

those who qualify for the first time as expert sharpshooter or marksman will get an appropriate badge which he is entitled to wear until he fails to requalify, or requalifies in another classifi- cation. Before, he was allowed to wear whatever badge he had been given, even though he no longer could qualify.

Several categories of personnel are no longer required to fire prescribed courses Some of these are men going to service and ci vilian schools for ,:ix month; cr ,a re. Company "G" personnel assigned outside of Washington, and those Marines who are as- signed to billets labeled in the or- ganisation table as unarmed.

Art Show

The Kallua Branch of the Library of Hawaii will present an exhibition of 13 original paintings by Bette Decker be- ginning Jan. 8.

Mrs. Decker is the wife of Lieutenant Commander W. C.

Decker of the Station's Pacific Missile Range Facility. She is also a member of the Honolulu Association of Artists and the Windward Artists Guild.

Service Club to Hold

Jazz Session Sunday

A "Jazzathon" will be held this Sunday at the Kaala Service Club, Schofield Barracks. Starting time is 2 P.m-

Jazz musicians from military installations all over the island are invited to participate. Im- promptu groups will be formed to blow "hot and cool" jazz. Kaala will host the musicians

as long as the "sounds" last or until closing time at 10 p.m.

Musicians and jazz buffs are invited to attend. Further infor- mation may be obtained by calling 22-7711, extension 55-13172 or 55-13139.

Cpl. Troutner's Family Tree Branches

'Marine Green' with Roots in Corps Corporal William T. Troutr,er,

Airfield Operations Department, is a "Family Man" in every sense of the word.

All the Troutners in the family are Marines now on active duty.

SSgt. Orrie Trouther, William's father, is now serving at New River, N.C., while two brothers, David E. and Robert L., are un- dergoing recruit training at Par- ris Island

To complete the family history of Marine Corps Service, Trout- ner's grandfather, uncle and brother-in-law all have served in the Marine Corps.

The family ambition is to be stationed at the same.place at tho same time. CPL. TROUTNER

4 Windward Marine January 12, 1962

Commandant's Views On 1961 Progress Introduction

To all Marines on active duty. our always-ready Reserves, and our dedicated civilian team-mates, Good Morning! And a "Well Done" for your accomplishments in 1961.

While I am quite aware that my previous New Year's remarks are not exactly collectors items, I have, never- theless, reread them before preparing my observations for this year.

Results of your efforts show that the target des- ignation has been passing good. Coupled with your superb marksmanship, many of the targets which I pointed out for 'GO and '61 have the bulls oyes knocked out. For a few - Maggie's drawers! Bad range estimation on my part. For these, we've had our sighters. We're locked or the target now. We'll shoot for record in 1962. Today I want to give you a few new guideposts, a

little polish for the tarnished ones, and a new goal or two.

General Observations 50-plus percent might satisfy some requirements.

There are those who draw high salaries by batting only .333. But for Marines there can be only one goal - 100% performance. Being a true Marine is not simply a job or a career. It is not a science. It is an art. You can't qualify on a per diem basis. The essential in- gredient is dedication. It is measured by your personal efforts and personal sacrifices. Its rewards are the deep inner self-satisfaction of having a part in the creation of the Marine Corps picture. True dedication means creative effort on this picture before 0800 and after 1630. Let not these important hours be subscribed wholly to your plans for your home, your personal ac- tivities or your career after retirement. Seeking per- sonal advantage does not befit a Marine. Let selfless- ness be your treasure. For "Where your treasure is, there is your heart."

Perhaps the most successful generation of Marines in the history of our Corps has already begun to pass from the active rolls. Every effort must be made to assure that the abundance of their talent and their wealth of experience do not te.tire with them. Use these Marines to the fullest extent while they are still with us. Glean from them the richness of their ex- priences. Help them to leave behind all the know- how they can. Weapons and techniques may change, but battle-tested professional experience will remain our most important asset.

The rights of man and due process of law are free men's greatest assets. Vet commanders some- time appear to use the administrative discharge as an easy way out in handling of Marines where dis- ciplinary action may be indicated. When you Start thinking of this method just to avoid difficulties and frustrations - stop short. Change your course to the law. Let the Marine have recourse to it. For my money, I continue to believe that we tax-

payers have the right to expect a fair return on our investment in the Marine Corps. This means efficient and proper utilization of our manpower, our money and our materials which all American citizens have provided us. Men times money times material is greater than all else. This should be our operating formula. The equation is: M cubed is greater than infinity.

The shortage of family housing and its impact on the welfare and attitudes of qur Marines continues to engage my efforts. During the coming year we hope to acquire over a thousand new units. We must make a serious effort to care well for what housing is provided.

Even as the man in the butts can best read the value of the hits on his target, I shall continue to believe that the commander in the field knows what is best for his command at his particular station. Dope the wind on your local range.

I have been especially pleased to note the in- creasing number of officers and men who have added a religious observance to the usual military and social aspects of the Marine Corps' birthday. This is being done by dedicating the preceding Sun- day to solemn religious rites as a part of our annual birthday celebration. I solicit your encouragement of thi practice. Each of us should strive to make sure that the Ma-

rine Corps will be a little better because we've been Marines. Why not make this your aim - a goal you seek? Sure, the stream of Marine-green can and will flow on without you as an individual, but you will find a deal of satisfaction if you're sure you've had a real part in keeping our Corps on course.

Personnel and Manpower Matters Surely, the greatest of God's creations privileged to

inhabit this earth is man. That portion within the prov- ince and responsibilities of commanders sometimes called manpower-management is without doubt the most im- portant function of command. The degree of success in all else is in direct proportion to our accomplishments in this field. Unhappily, a high degree of success in this is sometimes most difficult to attain. The difficulties multiply fast when we lose sight of our principal bur- den of obligation - thought and care for the individual Marine. Whether you command one or thousands, this is just as true.

Many times I have said that I have no trouble finding people to handle machines. The problem is to find people who can handle people. Concen-

trate on Marines. They'll handle the machines. This problem warrants the undivided attention of all echelons of command and of every individual. Why the individual? Simply because each of us must first learn to command himself before aspir- ing to command others. Too many take teo long to learn this lesson. By the words, "With all thy get- ting, get understanding," surely it was meant - the understanding of boys and girls, men and women, of human beings. Included is the individual Marine. Get to understand him. He'll command himself sooner. Help lift your burden. Do you search the faces of men every day? Do you

know their problems? Are you helping them? The trouble is that all too often those who are in charge of others don't counsel them at the opportune time to properly help them in their personal problems - don't point out their shortcomings and their sub-standard performances early enough. Sometimes commanders do not personally concern themselves with the individual problems of a man until it is too late. Then they may feel impelled to dump the whole of the red-book on them. Some of us with grey hairs of understanding and experience tend to shove too much of this all-important task off onto our juniors. We can all do better, Let's try!

Sometimes some of us forget that helpers follow the standards of their chief. Not only the standards of their big chief who may be far away, but principally the

GENERAL DAVID M. SHOUP Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps

standards of their smaller chiefs with whom they com- municate and whom they observe and obey on a day- -to-day basis.

Do everything you can to help our Marines to un- derstand the meaning of "caveat emptor." By wise counsel, guide as many as possible to avoid the yoke of debt and mortgage. Spare no aid to relieve them from the distress of financial predicaments, unwisely entered into at exorbitant rates of interest.

Training So obvious. So often proved in combat. Yet so many

times our thinking strays from the age-old truism that proper training is the very foundation of all military success. All hands must know that combat readiness means meticulous attention to detail.

To develop in your men the requisite psychology of willingness to tangle with any enemy, foreign or domes_ tic, to steep them in the hot oil of determination is the ultimate goal of all training. This is the way to win battles.

The platform for military success of every unit. no matter how small, must rest firmly and solidly upon three staunch legs. These are: intelligence, communications and supply. If one of these be weak our combat potential is correspondingly weakened. We can well afford to pay more attention to the trim of these legs. Proper training and education will do it. Training is not all sitting in a chair watching films,

listening to lectures. Get out into the kinds of geography in which you are likely to have to fight. Get out into the rain, snow, cold and darkness similar to where you might have to do battle. Get used to the field mice, screech owls, coyotes and katydids. Pavement-produced progeny don't c,row up with these things, you know.

I recently observed a training lecture in progress within a barracks, The platoon of Marines which was listening to their instructor talk about guerrilla tactics looked about as enthusiastic, I thought, as weight-watching women waiting at a skim milk dispenser. I want to mention economy again in connection with

training. Dollars and consumable supplies are not un-

limited. This must be of grave concern to all Marines at every level of responsibility. Our motto for training should be to get the most from the least.

Intelligence It is gratifying to me to note the increasing and con-

tinued command attention being paid to our combat intelligence program.

Dedicated, highly trained Marines, eqUipped with the finest weapons, supported by a flawless logistics and communications system, and commanded by brilliant tacticians, cannot produce optimum results unless the commander has timely and adequate combat intelli- gence on which to base his decisions.

However, there are too many of us who seem to hope for Success in combat while operating in a black-sock atmosphere. This attitude contains a built-in certainty for a degree of success much less than desirable - oft-times failure. Then there is .ae all-important matter of security.

We must stress "Do you know who's listcning? Do you know to whom you are talking? Do you?"

Supply Supply is the important business of all ranks - not

just the few. Just saying, "That's the supply officer's problem," won't solve the problems. All hands must understand, must assist in supply support effort.

Previously I pointed out that the platform for mili- tary success rests upon three legs, and that one of them was supply. That leg we must strengthen. One way to do this is by listening to the man in the field- the daily user of equipment. He is the one who knows what picee of gear breaks down most often. He can tell you why it failed to operate. Many times he will also have a worthwhile suggestion as to how to correct the disability. Let's make it easy for the user to give us this information. Let's listen. We'll have more answers, more solutions, fewer items deadlined.

In this supply business, besides the headaches of proper distribution, the time-old problems of pro- curement and production continue to exist. Even reproduction generates many supply problems for the Marine Corps. Better planning can help solve both problems. Whether the leap to the nuelear age has been from

the carrying-pole or the M-1, it matters little. The distance is phenomenal. The reorientation enormous. And right now we're in the middle of the muddle.

Equipping to be a winner, with or without the nuclear assist, is the biggest engima of the Marine Corps today - perhaps for the decade ahead. This is the greatest challenge for military minds - par- ticularly troublesome for troop commanders and those responsible for materiel planning and pro- curement. Our coefficient of elasticity must be high. indeed.

Marine Corps Reserve

1962 will be a very important year for our Reserves. We will continue to reorient and to streamline our or- ganiational structure and to update our equipment and supplies for reserve units. There will be more em- phasis on mobilization training at home armories. I also intend to have more reserve units integrated with reg- ular units during summer training period. All of this will be sighted towards obtaining the maximum capa- bility for immediate mount-out.

Will it be necessary in these uncertain times to call you to active duty against your will? Just to uncertain. Be ready. Wait. Should this requirement come to pass, I am certain you will come with the will to fight our designated enemies - and the prudence to leave a will behind.

Headquarters Staff My confidence in this staff is confirmed daily. Soon

I will pay out more line to you. Burden you more, me less, with the details of Headquarters administration. From visits I plan to make to the field, you may expect a stream of reports and observations which will require staff work here. Be prepared for fast action.

Past plans for reorganizing of this Headquarters and proposals recently made will be placed into ef- fect this year, but only where such changes will provide a considerable improvement in our capa- bility to more efficiently execute our responsibili- ties to the Departments and our field commanders. No reorganization just for the sake of reorganizing

Ending For the coming year, let's spare no effort towards

keeping all of our mental, material and spiritual weap- ons sighted in and ready to support our Nation's goal of continued liberty and freedom for all people.

We will continue to teach fighting, but not to hate. The bulletin carrying my Christmas message to

you may have been cancelled on 26 December last, but the universal message, I hope, will live on for- ever.

A happy, new 1962 to all of you And keep plow- ing!

January 12, 1962 Windward Marina 5

NO GAIN-A 3/12 tackler downs the 2/4 ball carrier during the scoreless first quarter of last Wednesday's game. Two four went on to win, 36-6.

Packers Stun Leathernecks,

Share Basketball Leadership With the close of the 1961-62

Hawaiian Armed Forces Basket- ball League at hand the Hawaii Mari les and the ServPac Packers are deadlocked for the league leadership as a result of the Pack- ers stunning 66-52 triumph over the Leathernecks Tuesday night at Bloch Arena.

Barring a major upset, both quints should finish the regular season with identical 21-4 rec- ords. Only a pair of contests remain

on the local's agenda. Tomorrow evening at Hangar

103 the Leathernecks will tangle with third-place SubPac with the finale scheduled for Friday, Jan. 19 at Hickam against the Flyers. Both games are set for 8 p.m.

At press time no decision had been reached on a playoff game to decide the league champions in case of a deadlock.

Last Thursday evening at Bloch Arena the Marines bat- tled SubPac's Raiders on even terms until the final two min- utes when they pulled out in front for a convincing 64-58 victory. Monday evening at Palama Gym

the Hawaii Marines went with the front-line five for the first half and finished with reserves during the final 20 minutes to cop

an easy 83 -75 triumph over the Mutual Express Panthers.

On Tuesday evening at Bloch Arena numerous mistakes, aided by a dull shooting eye, contributed to the down fall of the locals as the ServPac five romped to a 66- 52 decision.

Sports Calendar

TODAY Football - 2/4 vs. SepCo's,

7:30 p.m., Pollock Field, Brigade- Station Intramural F o o t ba 1 1

League. SATURDAY

Basketball - Hawaii Marines vs. SubPac, 8 p.m., Hanger 103, MCAS Gym. Armed Forces Bas- ketball League.

TUESDAY Football - 1/4 vs. ServBn, 7:30

p.m., Pollock Field, Brigade-Ste-0 tion Intramural Football League.

WEDNESDAY Football - MCAS vs. 2/4, 7:30

p.m., Pollock Field, Brigade-Sta- tion Intramural Football League.

THURSDAY Football - SepCo's vs. 3/4, 7:30

p.m., Pollock Field, Brigade-Sta- tion Intramural Football League.

NEW OFFICERS - The Kaneohe Bay Women's Golf Club held an- nual elections Jan. 4. New officers are (left to right) Fran Ray, Treasurer; Lee Upchurch, Secretary; Edna Maxwell, Handicap Chair- man; Evelyn Tope, Tournament Chairman; and Lola Dyer, Chairman.

ServBn and 3-4 Both Win Games

Dominate Intramural Football League As the Brigade Station Football

League moved closer to the final week of scheduled play, 2/4 and Service Bn are still battling for first place.

Both teams won their games last week. Two-four walloped 3/12 by a score of 36-6 while ServBn dropped MCAS 26-8.

1/4 VS. 3/4 In the game last Tuesday night,

Holland carried over both of 1/4's touchdowns. A five-yard pass to Tettyford from Holland made the conversion.

Three-four's only TD came when Farintino passed to Mottle. The conversion failed. Final score, 1/4-16, 3/4--6.

2/4 VS. 3/12 On Wednesday powerful 2/4

met 3/12 on the local field. Good defensive work by both

teams kept the first quarter scorelftss.

The tune changed in the sec- ond quarter when 2/4's Huggins recovered a blocked kick in 3/12's end zone for the first TD of the game. Leonard carried for the p.a.t.

Minutes later. Leonar d romped 20 yards for the second score, then Ryman racked up TI) number three. Ryman passed to Powe for the con- version to end the half with 2/4 ahead 22-0.

In the third quarter, Gamble received a kick on 3/12's goal line, then romped the length of the field for 2/4's fourth score. A short Ryman-to-Coombs pass accounted for another six points for 2/4 with Rogers around left end for the conversion.

Two-four scored again in the fourth quarter on a short Ryman to Powell pass. Final score-2/4 -38, 3/12---6.

SERVBN VS. MCAS In the ServBn-MCAS game

Thursday night, ServBn's Bippus dominated the scoring.

After a scoreless first quarter, Bippus carried 55 yards for a TD. Bippus drove two yards for a score. Bippus made a third TD.

Not until ServBn's fourth touchdown does another name come into the statistics. On that one, Bayles carried the ball 40 yards for the goal and Bannon carried over the conversion. MCAS made its lone score on a

pass from Campbell to Lane. Campbell tossed to Demond for the two-pointer.

Final score, ServBn 26, MCAS 8.

MAG-13 VS. SEPCO Friday night fans saw MAG-13

get rolling early against SepCo. In the opening minutes of play, Lopez lofted one to Forshun for a MAG TD. Forshun carried over the conversion.

A few minutes later Forshun romped 15 yards for another score. Lyons ran the conversion to make it 16-0 in the MAG's favor.

Still in the first quarter, Brody received a SepCo punt and gal- loped 60 yards for a third MAG score.

MAG-13 was still rolling in the second quarter. Foster racked the SepCo line for a 'I'D; Lyons took a 10 -yard pass ;coin Lopez and ran 65 more yards to SepCo's goal line and Forshun carried the ball 65

yards for another MAG score

13 tacklers downed the SepCo ball carrier in the end zone for a safety.

MAG's Lopez passed to Robin- son in the fourth quarter for six points. Bailey then put his toe into the ball and sent it between the uprights for the first point after touchdown to be ldcked this year.

Walker took a 30-yard pass from Lopez and added 40 yards running to total six more points for MAG-13 and a final score of MAG-13 51, SepCo 6.

Brigade-Station

Football League

Team 2/4 .. ServBn 1/4

before the half ended. MCAS The third quarter was a little 3/4

less spectacular in the scoring de- MAG-13 partment. The only time the goal SepCo line was crossed was when MAG- 3/12

STANDINGS W L 4 1

4 1

3 1

2 2 , 2 3

2 3 1 4

3 0

T 0 0 0 1

0 0 0 1

COVER THESE - Sgt. Bill Stuckey, outgoing Windward Marine Sports Editor, covers his relief, SSgt. Phil Phillips, with equipment representing events that he'll be covering as sports editor. Sgt. Stuckey will report to Drill Instructor School at Parris Island when he returns to the Mainland in March.

Johnston, Smalley Spearhead Leathernecks G FGA FG FG Pct. FTA FT FT Pet. RB RB Avg. PF PF Avg. TP TP Avg.

MARINES 20 1312 552 .421 400 JOHNSON 18 275 121 .440 81 SMALLEY 17 223 98 .439 54 GALLAGHER 19 105 57 .543 30 HENRY 12 45 23 .511 27 CARNES 12 64 21 .328 17 BOWMAN 11 41 17 .415 14 ALLEN 11 53 25 .472 10 GARDNER 12 90 38 422 29 LEMON 18 57 24 .421 39 KLIMAS 18 74 32 .432 18 WEATHERSBY 10 31 14 .452 12 GRACE 13 36 15 .417 21 PAPE 15 77 28 .634 15

FRANKLIN 20 92 27 .293 16 STUDEBAKER 6 11 2 .182 5

IVEP,SON 6 28 5 .179 3

ABBREVIATIONS KEY: FGA-Field Goal Attempts; FG - Field Goals made; FG Pct.-Field goal percentage; FTA-Foul throw attempts; FT-Foul throws made; FT Pct.-Foul throw percentage; RB-Rebounding; RB Avg.-Rebounding per game; PF-Personal fouls; Avg.-Personal fouls average per game; TP- total points; TP Avg.-Total points average.

274 .685 761 38.1 64 .790 85 4.7 45 .833 59 3.5 21 .700 122 6.4 19 .704 15 1.3 8 .471 11 0.9

11 .786 20 1.8 9 .900 36 3.3

22 .759 18 1.5 23 .590 68 3.8 11 .611 91 5.1 6 .500 45 4.5

11 .524 50 2.8 10 .667 14 0.9 8 .375 94 4.7 4 .800 9 1.5 I .333 3 0.5

330 39 28 31 18 8

14 15 9

33 34 14 20 10 39

3 7

16.5 2.2 1.6 1.6 1.3 0.7 1.3 1.4 0.8 1.8 1.9 1.4 1.5 0.7 1.9 0.5 1.2

1378 306 24i 135 65 50 45 59 98 71 78 34 41 66 60

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68.9 17.0 14.2

7.1 5.4 4.2 4.1 5.4 8.2 3.9 4.3 3.4 3.2 4.4 3.0 1.3 1.8

6 Windward Marine January 12, 1962

BOXER HONORED - LCpI. Charles F. Stafford, Hawaiian AAU Middleweight Champ, was awarded a meritorious mast by Col. W. R. Campbell last Friday. Stafford was commended for both his military performance of duties and his boxing achievements.

LCpI. Stafford Awarded Mast

For Pugilistic Achievements LCpI. Charles F. Stafford, Ha-

Waiian AAU Middleweight Champ, was awarded a meritor- ious mast last Friday by Col. W. R. Campbell, CO of the Air Station.

Stafford was cited at the mast held in Col. Campbell's office for both performance of duty and for his sports activities.

The citation noted Stafford's "significant contribution to both the public relations and athletic programs of the Marine Corps" through his boxing honors.

In his performance of duties as a cook and baker at Mess #1, Stafford was cited as "outstand- ing." His attitude and determina- tion "had a noteworthy positive effect on both the morale of your fellow Marines and the efficiency of this command."

MABS-13

Bowling League STANDINGS

Team W L Headquarters 16 8 Communications 16 8 Utilities 14 10 MOREST 13 11 Pencil Pushers 11 13 GCA 10 14 MATU-62 9 15 Heavy Equipment 7 17

Glen Jackson hangs on to high average this week with his 179. Bill Bothman is said to have "gone crazy" with a 249 to cop high game honors for the week. High series was tossed by Gerry Mon- gan- 578 to be exact.

In the with-handicap category, Ken Carlson's series totaled 611 while Vince Henser's 245 with handicap took single game honors.

Pyramid Bowling League

STANDINGS Team W L Bambitos 261/2 131/2 Damifinos 21 19 Cottonpickers 21 19 Pacesetters 21 19 Fall Flats 201/2 191/2 Four P's 20 20 Four Thumbs 181/2 211/2 Dreamers 111/2 281/2

MEN Hi Series-Joe Pelletier 498 Hi Game-Bee Holmes 196 Hi Series with handicap- -

Tony Sansone 603 Hi Game with handicap_

Joe Previe 233 WOMEN

Elsie Watts swept the women's division of the Pyramid league with a 458 high series and a 166 high game. With handicap adC.ed, her scores jumped to a ell for the series and a 217 for high game.

Col. Campbell also "noted with pleasure" the many off-duty hours Stafford has devoted to his boxing. He called attention to Stafford's recognition by the Ha- waiian AAU for good sportsman- ship in the ring.

Cpl. Stafford was tentatively scheduled to serve as sparring partner for both Bobo Olsen and Tiger Williams this week. The Olsen-Williams fight will take place tonight at Pacific Auditor- ium.

K-Bayites Finish Life Saving Class Four men of 1st Composite Ra-

dio Company completed the Red Cross Senior Life Saving Course last weekend.

Cpl. John L. Fillio, LCpl. Dan- iel R. Silveria and LCpl. Wm. D. Arnold completed the final phase of the course Saturday at the Station swimming pool. LCpl. Jack C. Sadler fulfilled the re- quirements on Sunday.

The final test consisted of a one-mile swim. The men leaped into the pool clad in dungarees, removed their shoes and swam a lap clothed. At the end of the first lap, they removed their clothing and made a float from their trousers.

The men rested briefly on the float, then swam 29 more laps of the pool to complete the one-mile distance.

Qualification of these four men as Senior Life Savers gives 1st Radio a total of eight men hold- ing senior cards. There are also two men in the company qualified as Water Safety Instructors. One of these, MSgt. J. W. Jaunal, con- ducted the course.

Brigade Station Semi-Annual Golf

Tourney Scheduled for Klipper Links The Brigade-Station Semi-An- Prior to each tournament, the their golf balls from Station Spe-

nual Golf Tournament will tee off next Monday, Jan. 15.

Competition will consist of six monthly tournaments. Each round - will be played on Monday or Tuesday of the third week of each month.

Teams. have been authorized from each of the three battalions of the Fourth Marines, SepCo's, ServBn, 3/12, MCAS, First Radio and two teams from MAG-13.

Each team is limited to a maxi- mum of 12 slayers. The best eight scores in each tournament will be used for scoring. A player must be a member of the organization on whose team he is playing.

Players will be permitted to use bonafide handicaps. Those not having established handicaps will use the "Callaway System" until their handicap is established. Cal- laway handicaps may not exceed 36.

Individual trophies will be awarded at the end of the six- month period. The lowest aggre- gate score will determine the win- ning team at the conclusion of the tournament

A maximum of 12 trophies will be awarded.

captain of each team is author- ized to draw a dozen golf balls from Brigade Special Services. MCAS and First Radio will draw gade Bulletin

cial Services. Complete information

tournament is contained 1710.

Um 'net luk; laza manuc IJ11.1

Sets World Mark

For Parachutists Maj. Jacques A. Istel, USMCR,

and three other sport parachut- ists established a new world rec- ord for night accuracy parachute jumping at Phoenix Ariz., Nov. 29.

The team was captained by Istel. Other members were Lew Sanborn, first man in the U.S. to hold a class "D" parachutists license; Billy Jolly, who designed the parachutes used on the record breaking jump; and Nate Pond, a former Air Force officer.

The men left the aircraft at 5200 feet, fell for 20 seconds be- fore opening their parachutes, then landed within a 43-foot cir- cle on the target to break the old world record.

This is the first accuracy record to be snared from behind the iron curtain. Russia, Czechoslovakia and other satellites have dom- inated the sport to this time.

Sport parachuting has been a popular sport in Russia since 1932. It was introduced into this country by Maj. Istel in 1946.

The record jump brought into sharp focus the Sixth World Para- shuting Championships which will be held in Orange, Mass., next August. This will be the first time this event has been staged in this country.

Sixteen nations will compete at Orange. The U.S. has never fin- ished better than tenth.

HELPING HANDS - SgtMaj. Bay Marine Skydiving Club, is by other newly elected officers

new Vice President and Cpl. Treasurer.

K. E. McPhail, President of the K- "assisted" out the door of an R5D of the club. Sgt. R. Callan (r) is the T. G. Logan the new Secretary-

Kaneohe Skydivers Start New Year

With Annual Election of Club Officers The Kaneohe Marine Skydiver

Club held annual elections for officers of the club at the first meeting of the new year Wednes- day, Jan. 3.

Remaining at the post of presi- dent is SgtMaj. K. E. McPhail, 1/4. The Sergeant Major was elected to the post at a special election held in late November.

Filling the vice-president spot for the coming year will be Sgt. R. Callan. MABS-13 The new secretary-treasurer will be Cpl. T. G. Logan, H&MS13.

In posts to which members are appointed by the president are:

MABS-I3 KEGLER TITLISTS - LtCol. D. D. Petty, Jr., former CO, MABS-I3, center, presents the MABS-I3 Bowling award to the 1st place team composed o:, 1-to-r, Sgt. Dan Smith, LCpI. Denis Silverling, GySgt. Syndney Yartett, Sgt. Bill Both man and SSgt. John Fairley.

Operations officer, Sgt. D. R. Servantes, "D" 1/4; Safety Of- ficer, LCpl. H. E. Graves, H&MS- 13 and Equipment Officer, Sgt. R. Gaschler, "E", 2/4. Graves will also serve as chairman of the membership board.

"Sky-diving." or sports para- chuting, is the fastest growing sport in the U.S. Introduced Lem France shortly after World War II by Marine Reservist, Major Jacque A. Istel, fewer than 20 sport parachute jumps were made on the mainland in 1948: In 1960 there were more than 350,000 sport jumps recorded by the Parachute Club of America.

So popular has the sport be- come that a television ser'..es deal- ing with the adventures of two profession sky-divers was intro- duced on the mainland last fall.

The program micie it's, Islana debut last Friday.

Marine Secret Told The January issue of ''Guns &

Ammo" Magazine carries a cover picture and feature story on "The Marine's Secret Weapon . . . A Rifleman."

The unusual color photo used on the cover shows a close-up of a helmeted Marine firing off-hand. Everything in the photo is out- of-focus except the muzzle and signt of the M-1.

Inside the magazine, five pages of photos taken at Camp Pendle- ton illustrate various positions, combat firing ranges and marks- manship training as a whole.

January 12, 1962 Windward Marine 1

THEATER SCHEDULE NOTE: Show times at Theater No. 1 are 6:05 and 8:20 p.m.

daily. Only one feature will be shown at Theater No. 2 at 7:30 P.m. daily. Matinees begin at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at /beater No. 1 only.

BY GySgt. Jim Mitchell

TONIGHT T#1 - Forbidden Planet -

When the flurry of science-fiction flicks dominated the silver screen five years ago this space thriller Was number one at the box of- fices. Off-beat scientist Walter Pidgeon and his daughter, Anne Francis, the only survivors of a trip to Planet "X", set up house- keeping with all the luxuries we dream of, including "Robey" the robot to do their menial tasks. An exciting plot includes an invisible monster, a powerplant that will make you gasp, out-of-this-world vehicular travel, and finally love when visitors drop in from Earth. The special effects and overall scenery are excellent and recom- mended fare for all.

T#2 - Silent Call SATURDAY

Matinee - Steel Claw -A re- peat not worth repeating. George Montgomery, the former Mr. Di- nah Shore, undertakes a highly dangerous mission in the Philip- pines during the second World War. As a gung ho Marine cap- tain, he teams up with a group of local guerilla fighters and out- wits the Japanese at every turn. A low budget production that probably failed to pay for itself. Okay fcr the wee ones and those real, real "esprit de corps" indi- viduals.

T#1 - Bridge To The Sun A highly-touted tale, supposed to be true in most cases, depicts the burdens and pressures of the girl from Tennessee who married a Japanese diplomat during World War II. If heartbreak and tears appeal to you, this is your tidbit. Carroll Baker turns in a sound bit of acting and James Shigeta is good in the part of the diplomat. Filmed mostly in the land of the rising sun, the flick is soap-oper- ish at the most. You'll probably wonder where the wife's loyalty Ian. After a series of romping on lies when you step into the thea- the beach with one fellow and tre - and you'll wonder the same the next, Debbie really gets in- thing when you walk out. Not kiddo entertainment.

T#2 - Forbidden Planet SUNDAY

Matinee-Tammy Tell Me True -John Gavin was her college on the scene that will. professor, but Sandra Dee taught T#2 - Young Doctors

whole family to this good outdoor drama.

T#2 - Indian Fighter TUESDAY

T#I - Susan Slade - It cibes- n't pay to play the field, and if you want proof, take in this spoof on a triple-headed love affair. Dimply Connie Francis, deviating from the songbird routine, tackles the role of the young college girl who dines and dances three dif- ferent males. After skipping rope with Troy Donahue, Lloyd Nolan and Brian Aherne, you second- guessers would probably pick the winner as the hairdo of "Surfside Six," but it'll cost you the price of a ticket to be sure. Fair for adults better for teenagers, and lousy for children.

T#2 - The Comancheros WEDNESDAY

T#1 - Young Doctors-Shades of "Ben Casey." A good medical plot stars Ben Gazarra as the young intern out to steal the thunder from the Casey series on television. Fredric March rivals Sam Jaffe, of the same series, as the old salt who's opened too many stomachs. After a slight oversight that results in the loss of a leg from Ben's girl, Ina Ba- lin, a nurse at the hospital, he sets out to prove that he's still the old maestro. Ina comes through to show what a good sport she is. What's an arm or a leg among friends. Very good for the whole family.

T#2 - Susan Slade THURSDAY

T#1 Gidget Goes Hawaiian A follow-up of "Gidget" of two years ago, this box office hit takes you to the sunny beaches of Waikiki, in case you haven't been there, with Deborah Walley as she joins the sun-tanned surf boys headed by singer James Darren and dancer Michael Cal-

volved in an extra-marital mix- up promising to send you home entertained. Marines, if Debbie isn't enough to delight your old eyes, there's enough added props

him a thing or two. Shantyboat- bred Sandra goes to school to get a little learning in order to re- capture her sweetheart's love. While there, she falls for the teacher and the boyfriend, Charles Drake, is left out in the cold. If you liked the first "Tammy," you'll be delighted with this fol- low-up. Maie adult patrons might find the plot a little mushy, but the children and females will eat it up. Co-stars Beulah Bondi and Edgar Buchanan.

T# 1 - Indian Fighter - Here's a real doozie. Having appeared here several times in the past, and having made its TV debut locally a few weeks ago, it's back again. Kirk Douglas is the scout and hatchet-man for a group of Canadian fur trappers. As ex- pected, he's an unbeatable adver- sary for both the redskin and Pelt-wearer. The only bright spot in a very dull movie is the beau- tiful Indian maiden, whose name escapes us, along with the other stars in the flick. Suitable menu for children and loyal fans of Kirk Dou alas.

T#2 - Bridge To The Sun MONDAY

T#1 - The Comancheros - This is an outstanding boots-and- saddle Western epic that probably sets a record as far as redskins biting the dust. John Wayne, hard- boiled Captain of the Texas Ran- gers, teams up with Stuart Whit- man, an outlaw, to seek out cul- prits who have been selling guns to the Comanches. Ina Balin, new Hollywood find, has a small part adequate to warm her up for Wednesday night's role as a nurse in "Young Doctors." Take the

Headquarters Marine Corps Releases

116 Averages for 1962 'Gunn"'Sts. 18 8 6 168 42 21 6 11 30 19 23 6 11 58 30 25 4 0 140 86 26 7 3 31 6 27 4 7 64 44 30 5 4 481 252

According to "time-in-grade" figures released by Het.dquarters Marine Corps, Marines selected this year for gunnery sergeant promotions averaged more' time- in-grade than their last year counterparts.

The higher average TIG re- sulted even though almost 150 more men were picked this year.

The new selectees' average TIGs varied by occupation field from a low of three years, 10 months for those in aerology, to a high of nine years, 10 months for stewards. The average increased in 21 of the 37 occupational fields.

Here are the TIG figures for each occupational field, along with the number of eligibles and selectees in each specialty:

TIG OF Yrs. Mes. Eligibles Picked 01 6 5 297 190 02 5 11 88 25 03 4 9 661 323 04 7 1 11 '7

07 6 5 40 16 08 4 11 124 50 11 6 11 39 28 13 ( 2 218 87 14 6 7 10 6 15 7 1 13 4

CLUB Tonight: Happy Hour from 6

to g p.m. Free pupu for the pa- trons. The Moonlighters will play in the Sergeants Bar from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The Country Cousins will begin playing in the 1-2-3 side at 8 p.m.

Saturday: The Western Ram- blers will play in the 1-2-3 side tonight from 8 to 12 p.m. There'll be a band on the Sergeants side, but the band's name was not known at press time.

Sunday: Family Dinner special in the Dining Room.

Monday: Boss night tonight from 4 to 7 p.m. Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday: Club opens at 4 and closes at 11:30

P.m.

A Witte cePOice4 CATHOLIC

St. Michael's Chapel SUNDAY MASS - 8:00, 9:30 and

11:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS - Monday through

Friday 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Saturdays and holidays, 9 a.m.

CONFESSIONS - Saturday, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and one-half hour before all masses. Children's Confessions from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m.

BAPTISMS - 12 noon Sundays by appointment; phone 72350. Novena services Monday at 7 p.m.

ADULT CHOIR on Wednesday at 7 p.m.

CHRISTIAN DOCTRINE CLASS for children 3 p.m. Monday during the schcol year at the OLD MOKAPIf SCHOOL.

PROTESTANT Trinity Chapel

Sunday Divine Services Sunday

DIVINE SERVICES - 9:30, 11:30 and 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY SCHOOL-9:30 a.m. in old Mokapu School.

Tuesday ALTAR GUILD -8 p.m., meets

fourth Tuesday of the month in Trinity Chapel.

Wednesday CHOIR - Wednesday 6:30 p.m.

for 9:30 a.m. choir. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. for 11:00 a.m. choir.

COMMUNICANTS' CLASS - Sunday 6:15 p.m. (Sept, to

Scouters to Meet At FRA v Hut The next weekly meeting of K-

Bay's newly formed Explorer Scout Post 225 will be held Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Fleet Reserve Association's Quonset Hut.

An invitation has been is- sued to all interested K-Bay dependent boys between the ages of 14 and 18 to join the Explorer Post, Tentative plans include the

study of radio, automobile, elec- tronics and social activities. The courses of instruction will be taught by off-duty Marines.

All interested parents are also invited to attend the Monday meetings.

For further information con- tact Sgt. Q. T. Lewis at 72722 or Pfc. J. N. Boucher at 72064.

June). BIBLE CLASS as announced at

Divine Services. BAPTISMS -- Third Sunday of

the month 9:30, 11:00 a.m. by appointment. NOTE: Nursery care is provid-

ed free for children at the Care Center while parents attend Sun- day morning services at either Trinity or St. Michael's Chapel.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE Sunday

9:30 a.m.-Sunday School. 11 a.m.-Church Service Chris-

tian Science Society, 55 Kainalu Drive, Kailua. Christian Science minister at

Chapel Center, Friday, 10 to 11:30 a.m. For appointment at other hours call KMCAS Chaplain cen- ter.

Wednesday Testimonial Meeting. Note: Reading Room at 55 Kai-

nein Drive is open on Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Also Monday evening 7 to 9 p.m.

JEWISH 8 p.m. - Friday, Aloha Chapel.

Johnson Circle Housing (off Kam Highway), Pearl Harbor.

LATTER DAY SAINTS Sunday

9:00 a.m.-Priesthood meeting. 10:30 a.m.-Sunday School.

6:30 p.m.-Sacrament Meeting. All services at Church of Lat-

ter Day Saints, Kailua Rd., Kai- Ina.

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FEBRUARY DEPARTURES SSgt. W. B. Woody from MCAS

to 2nd MarDiv.. MCB, Camp Le- jeune.

GySgt. R. J .Porter from MCAS to 3rd MAW. El Toro, Santa Ana.

Capt. N. R. Stackhouse, from MCAS to 1st MarDiv., Camp Pendleton.

SSgt. R. W. Potter, from MCAS to 1st Marlliv., Camp Pendleton.

WO-3 J. A. W3vzykowski from H&MS-13 to 3rd MarDiv., Old- nawa.

IstLt. J. C. Burger, Jr., from ServBn., to MCS, Quantico.

istSgt. C. H. Poorman, Jr., from 2/4 to 1st MarDiv., Camp Pendleton.

OFFICERS CLUB

By James H. Brewer On Feb. 3 there will be a unit

party sponsored by 3/12. The party is open to all members of the club, so come one, come all and have a great time.

Events and theme for the evening are as follows: The theme is Western so for those who want to drag out the boots do so; if you don't, come as you are. Happy Hour goes from 5:30 to

8:30 p.m. with a steak dinner from 7 to 9 p.m.

Dancing will follow fiorn 8 to midnight.

MENU

ENLISTED

WIVES By Terry Ewer&

We will present a fashion show of "Our Own Creations" at our regular business meeting at 8 p.m. next Tuesday at the 19th Hole.

Bring hubby along to the meet- ing so that he can learn firsthand of our many projects and plans.

Prospective members are cor- dially invited and urged to bring their husbands also.

This meeting is doubly im- portant because elections will be held and final plans for the installation will be announced. Chairmen are reminded that

committee record books are to be turned in at this meeting.

Last, but not least, is our long-planned tour of Pearl Har- bor by boat on Jan. 23. The luncheon cost and place will be announced by Vivian Gour at the business meeting. Call Vivian at 252-039 to make

your reservation.

Noon Meal Evening Meal TODAY

Sea Food Platter Poor Boy Sandwiches

SATURDAY Brunch Grilled Pork Chops

SUNDAY Brunch Roast Tom Turkey

MONDAY Pan Roast of Beef

Grilled Liver & Bacon TUESDAY

Grilled Hamburgers Barbecued Diced Beef

WEDNESDAY Pineapple Chicken

Chile Con Carne THURSDAY

Breaded Veal Cutlets Baked Meat Loaf

MEDITATIVE MOOD - Statu- esque Rosanna Schiffino, Italian movie star now on the Mainland, not only has captured cinema- land's fancy, but has also landed a starring film role. Let's sit '

Marines and hope that she visits Theatre No. I in the near future.

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IT'S PARTY PARTY TIME - Taking time out for a party before being placed on view at the new Ex- change Toyland, chief participants "take ten" for a get-together. Mary, the walking doll, sets the record in motion while "Quick -Draw McGraw" watches from the record machine. Yogi the bear and Huckleberry Hound do the twist, while the outcast slro: in the background beats his bongos.

For Kids Six to Sixty

Station Toyland Now Open Year-Round Toyland, an activity normally

open during the Christmas season only, became a year-round Ma- rine Exchange operation this week.

Tuesday the toy store otti-

chilly opened its doors for busi- ness in the Special Order De- partment Warehouse, Building 268. The year-round schedule is

a first for this Marine Exchange

Asst. Bureau of Weapons Chief

Visits K-Bay PMR Facility Captain Eli T. Reich, USN, As-

sistant Chief, Bureau of Naval Weapons for Pacific Missile Range and Astronautics, began a "down range" familiarization tour last Friday afternoon when he visited the Facility here.

Accompanying Capt. Reich on this 10,000 mile range tour, which began at PMR Headquarters, Point Mugu, Calif., was Captain J. Garrett, Range Operations Of- ficer and LtCol. A. R. Swanson, USAF, Director of Test and In- strumentation at the Ballistic Systems Division, Inglewood, Calif.

Capt. Reich and party, who are making this range tour on the PMR monthly logistics flight, were given a briefing on the op- eration status of the Hawaiian Facility.

To complete their visit, the vis- itors watched a helicopter cap- sule recovery demonstration. This recovery was made in Kaneohe Bay, a few hundred yards off the Air Station, in high winds and rough water.

On this tour, PMR's Washing- ton representative and his party will visit the Barking Sands, Ko- kee and South Point, Hawaiian

sites, Canton Island, Kwajalein and Eniwetok Atolls. He will re- turn to Point Mugu prior to leav- ing for his Washington head- quarters.

facility. A greater demand for a toy store and for toys brought about the change in schedule.

Official announcement of the opening was made by Exchange officials this week. Sgt. J. D. Williams has been assigned as the NCOIC of Toyland, where toys will be stocked for kids from "6 to 60." Hours of operation will be the

same as those of the Special Or- der Department.

While Dad is eyeing that new Bar-b-que and Mom that new freezer, the kids can take a check of new toys then guide the par- ents to the children's area of the store and place their own "or- der."

PMR DIVER DEMONSTRATION - Navy Chief Frederick Delaney explains capsule recovery technique to Captain Eli T. Reich (r) after a helicopter capsule recovery demonstration. Looking on are: (I to r)

LtCol. A. R. Swanson, USAF, and Captain J. Garrett.

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Postage required: 3rd Class Mail-3c, 1st Class Mall-8e, Airmail Tic. For mailing fold paper twice and secure outer edge with tape or Staple.

Distaff Golf Results The K-Bay "Throw-out" Tour-

nament was held Jan. 4. Copping first place in the "A" Flight was Betty Currier with a 61. Alta Spencer came in second with a 63.

Mel Bekeris racked up a 72 to win the "B" Flight.

In the ninehole group, Beverly Muckler came out on top with a 221/2. Robbie Orsburn's 23 was a close second.

The K-Bay Women's Golf Club held their semi-annual election of officers last Thursday, Jan. 4.

New officers are: Chairman, Lola Dyer; Tournament Chair- man, Evelyn Tope; Handicap Chairman, Edna Maxwell; Secre- tary, Lee Upchurch; Treasurer, Fran Ray.

The position of Publicity Chair- manship is still to be filled.

January 12, 1962

Station Highlights, 52-62 (Continued from Page 1)

Ground Control and Intercept Squadron-2.

1953 On January 25, 1953, the 1st

Provisional Marine Air Ground Task Force - forerunner of to- day's modern striking force - was activated.

One of the most significant changes occnred in November 1953 when Women Marine 1st- Lt. Phyllis J. Young and a five- women contingent arrived for duty at Kaneohe Bay. The Corps' westernmost tabloid

newspaper was "born" in late 1953 when TSgt. Bill Morris pub- lished the first issue of the new- ly-named WINDWARD MARINE.

1954 1954 saw the Station take on

added stability when 13 wives arrived to swell the growing community of military dependents.

1955 1955 was a banner year for

the Mokapu Marines. The 4th Marine Regiment (reinforced) arrived in February and was fol- lowed the same month by Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron- 161; Marine Attack Squadron- 212 and Marine Composite Squad- ron-1.

To give added stability to the fledging Station, Head- quarters Marine Corps ordered all units then on station to assume a permanent status. Gone were the days of the six-month rotation by units. During the next three months,

support units arrived for both the air and ground arms, in- cluding an amphibian tractor company from Korea.

The remainder of 1955 saw the personnel figure of the Station grow steadily toward the 9000 figure, and an intense training prog,ara culminated in the first large-scale maneuvers of all air and ground units on Kauai.

1956 The theory behind having a

highly mobile mid-Pacific force- in-readiness was proven conclusi- vely in January 1956 when Heli- copter Transport Squadron -161 deployed to Thailand for maneu- vers.

A new training area was es- tablished in December when K-Bay Marines erected qnonset huts in Mauna Loa-Manna Kea "saddle" on the Big Island. The camp was named Pohakuloa. The year ended on a high note

when the first FJ4 "Furies" ar- rived for "Red Devil" pilots of VMF-232 to replace the FJ2.

1957 Improvement-wise, what was

planned on the architectural drawing boards in January 1957, was nearly blown off at year's end when Hurricane "Nina" roared aboard giving everyone a scare, but inflicting only minor damage.

Between those dates, 200 Ma- rines from MAG-13 kicked off the new year with an eight- day operation at Kahalui Air- port on Maui. The first portable optical land-

ing system - the first in the Territory - was put into use on Station runways.

A "jack of all trades" Service Battalion, FMF, was formally activated on Feb. 1 absorbing eight satellite units.

Approval was given in April for the formation of the 1st Marine Brigade Band. Local keglers cheered the news

of a modern 10-lane bowling alley to be constructed of their own when Congress okayed 650 Cape- hart housing units for K-Bay.

1958 One of the most potent wea-

pons in the Corps' equipment arsenal made Islanders sit up and take notice in January 1958 when ,

the first Ontos arrived fLr the anti-tank company.

The manueverability of MAG 13 was again proven in September when the entire air group de- ployed to the Far East for a six-month training exercise.

1959 The deployed Group came home

and families learned that the' Far East training exercise was really support for the Quemoy crisis. Once again the Brigade's force-in-readiness had paid off.

March 13, 1950 was a day no Mokapu Marine would forget. Hawaii became a state and Mr. and Mrs. Kaneohe Bay were Just as proud as the local kanes and wahines were. Kaneohe Marines took to sky-

watching May 1 when Pacific Missile Range based a represen- tative here.

The 1st Composite Radio Com- pany, FMF, activated in 1958 at Camp Smith, became the Station's second "tenant" June 15, 1959.

Four Fury jets made modern aviation history on Dec. 3 and 4 when they made the first trans- Pacific flight from Hawaii to NAS, Alameda, Calif., utilizing the "buddy" system of in-flight re- fueling. Leading the four-plane flight was Col. W. G. Thrash, present-day Brigade Chief of Staff, who then commanded MAG- 13.

1960 Recon Marines, proving that

no obstacle is too tough, de- parted from Base Camp Polls- kuloa on the Big Island in May and hiked across both Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea - Hawaii's two tallest mountains. Kaneohe Air Station residents

were forced to "take to the high ground" May 25 when the Station received its first tidal wave alert of the new year.

President Eisenhower came to to Kaneohe Bay for five days of rest and golf June 20 and the entire Station turned out to 'welcome him. Col. William R. Campbell.

present air station commanding officer, arrived Aug. 4.

1961 The much-traveled la Brigade

boarded ships March 31 to kick- off Operation GREEN LIGHT in California.

In June, two new "anirr As" made their Hawaii debut. the "Mighty Mite" and Mechanical "Mule" joined the 1st Marine Brigade's rolling stock and were immediately hailed as two of the most versatile transportation pieces yet adopted by the Corps.

The "Old Corps" took on a new look on Jane 23 when President Kennedy okayed the Fourth Marine Division with the 1st Brigade as the nucleus. Maui residents proved that the

spirit of aloha existed when they literally adopted Brigade Marines during Opration SILVER SWORD on November 3. The exercise was the biggest and best yet for the Brigade.

The year ended with the an- nouncement that still another Ha- waiian island would feel the im- print of a Marine "boondocker." Kahoolawe, long a target for aerial and naval gunfire bom- bardments, was to be "sani- tized" and a training site readied.

1962 January 1962 finds the Kaneohe

Marines once again on the move in their continous training cycle. The 2nd Battalion. 4th Marine Regiment, is currently on Molo- kai for a series of rifle company problems, emphasizing both anti- guerilla warfare and offensive action against organized enemy forces.

Meawhile, the Station's bright orange helicopters continue to flit alertly about Oahu's shore- lines and the Station itself con- tinues to grow day-by-day.