Story and photo by
Lt. j.g. Thomas W Gallagher
Patrol Squadron Nine Public Affairs Officer

The Patrol Squadron Nine (VP-9) Golden Eagles welcomed a new commanding officer on May 6. Cmdr. Dave Whitehead assumed command of the Golden Eagles, replacing Cmdr. Lance Scott. The occasion was marked with a morning ceremony held with the squadron and the friends and families of both men.

Story and photo by
MC2 Robert Stirrup
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

On its first underway to the middle Pacific, Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9) completed a scheduled port visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Lahaina, Maui on May 6.

Matthew Perry, the ninth Military Sea Command (MSC) dry cargo/ammunition ship, is currently conducting pre-deployment sea trials in the Pacific.

Story and photo by
Bob McDermott
Executive Director, Honolulu Council, Navy League

As we approach Memorial Day, it is proper to take a moment to reflect upon all those who have served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. All of us are aware of the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.

Story and photo by
Blair Martin
Contributing Writer

A star football jock in high school, Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class (SW) Trevor "Frankie" Frankenfield wondered if he would ever recapture the excitement and camaraderie that he enjoyed as a lineman for his hometown's Kearney Bulldogs, especially during his senior year when his team took the 2003 Missouri State Championship title.

Story and photo by
MC2 (SW) Mark Logico
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

A certified forensic entomologist gave a presentation on the use of insects as evidence in criminal, legal and medical investigations on May 7 at the Navy College at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

The presentation was led by Dr. Madison Lee Goff, professor and director of Chaminade University's forensic science program. Goff has provided his expertise not only to more than 300 homicide investigations, but also to television shows such as "CSI" and "Bones."

Story and photo by
MC2 Ronald Gutridge
Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office

Submariners from USS Bremerton (SSN 698) and USS Chicago (SSN 721) are currently participating in the Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) train-the-trainer courses at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) launched the pilot training programs on April 16 with train-the-trainer sessions occurring April 19-22 and ongoing fleet training for the next six months.

Story and photo by
MC2 (SW) Mark Logico
Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) Chief of Police Louis M. Kealoha spoke to more than 200 Pearl Harbor Sailors and civilian leaders as part of a "Learn from the Leaders" event April 29 at the Ford Island Conference Center.

Kealoha told the senior leaders that the Navy is an important part of the community.

Story by
Karen S. Spangler
Managing Editor

Readers of Hawaii Navy News and Hickam Kukini will soon be reading one joint base newspaper – Ho`okele - Pearl Harbor-Hickam News. The first issue of the joint newspaper will be distributed on June 4.

The joint newspaper is part of the merger of two great military installations, Naval Station Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Force Base. The size of the newspaper is expected to expand and will accommodate both Navy and Air Force stories and photos.

Story and photo by
Blair Martin
Contributing Writer

A final interment ceremony was held for 90-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor and retired Lt. Cmdr. Anthony Robert Schubert on May 7 at the USS Arizona Memorial.

Schubert, who died Aug. 12, 2009, is the 32nd USS Arizona (BB-39) survivor to be interred within the ship's gun turret by the National Park Service dive team.

Story and photo by
Randy Dela Cruz
Contributing Writer

Dominating play by 6-foot-5-inch center Seaman Erieck Ausbey helped USS Lake Erie (CG 73) get past USS Crommelin (FFG 37), 35-26, to capture the Afloat Intramural Basketball League championship at Naval Station Gym, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, on May 8.

Earlier in the day, Lake Erie defeated USS Port Royal (GC 70), 48-27, in round one of the playoffs, before earning a hard-fought, 41-39, overtime win over USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) in the semi-finals to square off against Crommelin for the crown.