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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

WIERCINSKI ESTABLISHES MOLD TASK FORCE

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SERIES

66TH ANNUAL ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE

DRAGS & DRIFTS

MILDRED MUHAMMAD

OKTOBERFEST

SUICIDE PREVENTION STAND DOWN PRESENTATION

RETRO CITY PARTY

LIVING MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS TO BE HONORED

HISPANIC HERITAGE PRESENTATION

READY SET GO TRAINING

65th EN BN Quarterly FRG DCO Town Hall

The contents of this binder are strictly for informational purposes and does not imply endorsement of any private or commercial organization by the 65th EN BN, 8th TSC, USARPAC or the Department of the Army.

WEEKLY BINDER

SEPTEMBER 21, 2012

Installation Operation Center

(U) 656-3272

(C) 656-3269

SIPRNET: ioc@shafter.army.smil.mil

NIPRNET: usarmy.wheeler.imcom-pacific.mbx.installation-operation@mail.mil

“THIS IS A COMMUNITY BULLETIN” 141432WSEP12

SUBJECT: Significant Traffic Delays Anticipated

The Hawaii Dept of Transportation announced that there will be a complete closure of the

Wahiawa Bridge for approximately 6 weeks, starting midnight Sept. 16 to facilitate

repairs to that structure.

This closure, coupled with the current detour plan is expected to create significant off-

post traffic delays and backlogs at our access control points during peak commuting

hours. Personnel residing or working on installations in the Schofield Barracks AOR are

advised to anticipate traffic delays on Wilikina Drive, Kamehameha Hwy, H-2, and

Kunia Road.

Traffic delays may require drivers to anticipate and plan for an additional

hour in worse case scenarios.

POC: Frederick E. Makinney Chief, DES Operations Branch

808-656-6750

NO ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REQUIRED

Wiercinski establishes mold task force

September 17, 2012

Prevention is everyone’s job

Dennis Drake

Director, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii Public Affairs

Drake

WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD — Hawaii is a tropical paradise: perfect temperatures, lots of sunshine, a warm ocean

and gentle breezes.

While those elements combine to make a wonderful environment, they also combine to produce an unwanted

consequence: mold.

Mold is found virtually everywhere in our environment, indoors and outdoors, and in new and old structures.

Molds are naturally occurring microscopic organisms, which reproduce by spores. Without mold, we would be

struggling with large amounts of dead, organic matter.

While we’ve lived with mold spores all our lives, Hawaii’s continuous moisture and humidity can make excessive

mold growth a problem in our homes, buildings and barracks. Inhaling mold spores or touching mold growths can

cause allergy symptoms in some people.

Fighting mold in Hawaii’s humid climate is an ongoing battle.

Wiercinski

Lt. Gen. Francis Wiercinski, commander, U.S. Army-Pacific, recently directed that a mold task force be established to

synchronize the combined efforts of all Army Hawaii resources in this fight.

“This task force brings together the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii staff with all units and organizations and our on-post

housing partner, Island Palm Communities,” said Col. Daniel Whitney, commander, USAG-HI. “Combatting mold in

a tropical environment requires that all our residents and organizations work together for success.”

USAG-HI’s Directorate of Public Works, or DPW, is the task force lead in providing training and mold remediation

support for all installation organizations. IPC provides these same efforts for all on-post family housing.

Initiatives throughout Army Hawaii include education on mold prevention; inspection of on-post buildings, facilities,

barracks, community centers and housing; and mold remediation efforts — all combining to provide a constant

surveillance and elimination of mold, as needed.

Each week, USAG-HI holds a Barracks Synchronization Meeting with representatives from all installation units. This

forum is used to discuss any barracks maintenance issue, including mold.

USAG-HI further coordinates training of unit and maintenance management personnel to prevent, detect and

remediate mold in all barracks and on-post buildings. Also, when Soldiers are assigned a barracks room, they are

provided with information on mold prevention, detection and mediation.

“We also conduct a weekly barracks inspection, looking at a different building each week,” said Col. Jay Hammer,

executive officer, USAG-HI. “These inspections include the DPW staff, the unit’s building representative and a

member of the unit’s chain of command.”

Hammer noted these inspections cover the overall condition of the barracks with a focus on the Soldiers’ living

quarters.

“We check for mold and mildew and the serviceability of furnishings and utilities,” he said. “We work together with

the unit to ensure a clean-safe-secure environment for our Soldiers.”

“These weekly walk-throughs and spot checks of common areas will continue to be conducted to detect mold and

other maintenance issues,” said Carol Jones, chief, Housing Division and project manager, Residential Communities

Initiative, DPW.

IPC offers resident training in mold prevention and has comprehensive mold information in its Resident Guide and

Community Standards Handbook. For mold remediation efforts, IPC uses its in-house maintenance staff for minor

occurrences and a licensed mold remediation subcontractor for larger requirements.

“The fight against mold really begins with you, the individual,” said Whitney. “The garrison and all units in Army

Hawaii are committed to providing the support you need, but it’s the simple steps each of us can take at home or work

to help prevent the spread of mold.”

Mold thrives in moisture and needs a food source to flourish, such as cloth, cardboard, wood or wallboard. When

indoor moisture is not dried promptly, molds can reproduce quickly.

The key to mold control is moisture control:

•When running an indoor air conditioner, shut all windows; otherwise moisture and dust will be drawn inside.

•Indoor temperatures should be set at 72-74 degrees as too low a temperature with high outside humidity can cause

more moisture and mold growth inside.

•Use bathroom exhaust fans when showering.

•Eliminate any damp or moist surfaces; look for water leakage under sinks and faucets.

•Clean dusty areas as they can attract mold spores; keep homes and work areas free of dust build-up.

•Watch for visible mold growing on walls, ceilings, carpet, cabinets and furniture.

For mold remediation in barracks or on-post buildings, Soldiers should contact their unit’s Barracks Management

Representative or facility manager.

For on-post housing, residents should contact their assigned community manager.

Resources

Army Hawaii offers the following additional resources to learn more about mold:

•IPC has mold information on its website at www.islandpalmcommunities.com.

•More information on mold prevention and remediation can be found at DPW’s website:

www.garrison.hawaii.army.mil/sustainability/FAQ.aspx#MOLD.

MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, September 18, 2012

THOUSANDS TO CELEBRATE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AT THE

66th ANNUAL ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE WHAT: 66th Annual Aloha Festivals Floral Parade WHO: More than 50 participating groups, including the 2012 Aloha Festivals Royal Court,

hula hālau, marching bands, color guards, pā‘ū rider units, floral floats and beautifully decorated vehicles

WHEN: Saturday, September 22, starting at 9:00 a.m. WHERE: From Ala Moana Park, along Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue, ending at

Kapi‘olani Park DETAILS: Celebrating its 66th year as Hawaii’s largest cultural celebration, Aloha Festivals will

hold its Annual Floral Parade this Saturday along historic Kalākaua Avenue. Thousands of volunteers, visitors and local residents will gather to celebrate this year’s theme, “Ho‘onui ‘Ike – to increase knowledge, enrichment.” The parade will feature the 2012 Royal Court; colorful equestrian processions of pā‘ū units, representing each of the major Hawaiian Islands, as well as the islands of Nihoa and Molokini; exquisite floats and vehicles adorned with Hawaiian flowers and foliage; hula hālau; marching bands and color guards from across the Islands.

To allow spectators to hear descriptions of the parade entries, there will be viewing stands along Kalākaua Avenue in front of the Hilton Hawaiian Village, the Hawaii Prince Hotel, the Royal Hawaiian Center, and the Waikīkī Marriott Resort and Spa. Following the parade, awards will be given to the top groups in pā‘ū riding, float building and band marching.

Those who are not on O‘ahu or are unable to attend the parade can watch it on the Web, where it will be livestreamed at http://channel808.tv/alohafestivals beginning at 9:00 a.m., Hawaii time. Media are also invited to observe float design and building on Thursday, September 20, and Friday, September 21, in Kaka‘ako. Please contact Andrea Lum at alum@commpac.com for details.

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CONTACT: Andrea Lum, Communications Pacific, 808-497-0689, alum@commpac.com

Military and Family Support Center

Mildred Muhammad is the Executive Director of After the Trauma, Inc., Domestic Violence Survivor, Advocate, Consultant, Author of Scared Silent and Inspirational Speaker. Mildred Muhammad is a domestic violence survivor with a story to tell the world. Many know her first and foremost by her former husband, John Allen Muhammad – the convicted DC sniper who terrorized the Washington DC metro region in late 2002. However, many are not aware that the reasons for the horrific attacks on innocent women, children and men in the DC Metro area, originated from John Allen Muhammad’s stalking and the control tactics he used on Mildred, his former wife, whom he sought to find and kill before, during and after the divorce. Scared Silent book signing included.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 0900-1030 and 1300-1430 Hickam Memorial Theater

SEPTEMBER 26, 2012 1000-1130 Marine Corps Base Hawaii Main Chapel

All welcome. No registration required.

For more information call 474-1999

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8-9:30 AM

10-11:30 AM

1-2:30 PM

3-4:30 PM

WHO Should Attend:

All DA Military, Civil-

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members welcome

Training lasts 90 minutes and

satisfies annual Suicide Pre-

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Phone: 808-655-9105

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SUICIDE PREVENTION STAND DOWN

Living Medal of Honor recipients to be honored in

Honolulu

September 17, 2012

Communications Pacific

News Release

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon a member of the U.S. armed forces.

HONOLULU — More than 50 of America’s 81 living Medal of Honor, or MOH, recipients will be honored at the

2012 Medal of Honor Society Convention, here, Oct. 1-6.

Recipients from World War II up to the current conflict in Afghanistan will attend.

The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor that can be bestowed upon a member of the U.S. armed forces.

During the past 151 years, fewer than 3,500 recipients have been awarded the medal. Only 81 living recipients remain

today, including two from Hawaii.

The Medal of Honor Society gathers each year to reunite living members as they continue their legacy of inspiring

our youth, honoring patriots and memorializing those recipients who have passed.

“We are truly humbled and proud to share the ohana culture, traditions and splendor that is distinctly Hawaii with our

nation’s most revered heroes,” said retired Navy Admiral Thomas Fargo, co-chairman of the convention’s host

committee and former commander, U.S. Pacific Command.

“We are profoundly grateful to our supporters who are making it possible to create a once-in-a-lifetime tribute

befitting these great men and their families,” he added.

The convention will be funded entirely by contributions, with more than a dozen corporate sponsors already

committed as contributors. The convention will feature public and private events and activities in and around

Honolulu, including community outreach activities to students and veterans.

Events include book signings open to the public, Oct. 6, at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki. MOH recipients will meet

and greet the public during these two signing sessions.

“It truly is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to come face-to-face and meet these extraordinary men who were willing

to sacrifice their own lives to save others,” Fargo said.

“As a company with a mission to serve those who serve, there is no event more deserving of our support than the

Medal of Honor Convention,” said David J. McIntyre Jr., president and CEO, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, one of the

convention’s sponsors.

McIntyre also serves as co-chairman of the convention’s host committee.

“These are humble men of incredible character,” McIntyre said. “They embody the true meaning of heroism, and

reinforce the values of courage, sacrifice and freedom.”

(Editor’s Note: Compiled from Communications Pacific news releases.)

MOH Recipient Book Signing

MOH recipients will meet and greet the public during two book signing sessions: 9-11 a.m. and 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct.

6, at the Hale Koa Hotel in Waikiki.

This event is open exclusively for those who purchase tickets in advance. Only 500 tickets for each session will be

sold. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Each ticket also includes a Medal of Honor quote book, which recipients can sign at the event.

Tickets for the event are $20 and can be purchased at www.MedalofHonor

www.Convention2012.com

Come Celebrate with Us…

SERGEANT SMITH THEATER

October 3rd , 2012

1000-1200

HISPANIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

“Diversity United, Building America’s……

Future Today”

Hosted by the

130th Engineer Brigade, 25TH Infantry Division,

Team EO and EEO Hawaii

Point of Contact: SFC Campbell, 130th Engineer Brigade EOA

808-655-4545

Ethnic food sampling will be available after the event

65th Engineer Battalion

Quarterly FRG DCO Town Hall

OCTOBER 3, 2012 Virtual Meeting

via Defense Connect Online @1700

Install ADOBE ACROBAT CONNECT ADD-IN

prior to the date of the teleconference. See

DCO Step By Step Instructions

to complete installation.

Briefing to include information on Housing Relocation, Family Support &

Emergency Preparedness.

Access Link to the meeting will be posted prior to date.

DCO Guest Step by Step

65th EN BN Virtual FRG Town Hall

Spirit of the Bayonet 2 9/21/2012

1. Go to https://www.dco.dod.mil/ and click “ACCEPT”

2. Click “Run” on Java pop-up, if necessary

3. Click “Test Meeting Connectivity”

4. Click “Downloads”

5. Install “Adobe Acrobat Connect Add-In”

6. Go to ***ACTUAL LINK WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ON [DATE]***

7. Enter First and Last Name, then click “Enter Room” and wait for acceptance to meeting