Military briefs
NAVY
'Aiea firm wins Navy contract
The Navy has awarded a $12.3 million contract to an 'Aiea firm for construction work at Pearl Harbor. Congressman Neil Abercrombie announced Wednesday that Healy Tibbetts Builders, Inc. submitted the winning bid for a federal contract to upgrade wharves K-10 and K-11 at the Fleet and Industrial Supply Center.
Work is expected to be completed by October 2002.
"This will help Hawai'i's economic recovery, especially the construction industry," Abercrombie said. "The bottom line is a higher level of readiness for the fleet, increased federal investment in Hawai'i and improved prospects for construction jobs and contracts."
ARMY
Better security at Army sites
The Department of the Army is increasing its control of access to all Army installations with more than 300 personnel, including housing, to enhance security.
Army posts on O'ahu began the first phase of this process yesterday. Full enforcement will begin May 1.
Under the new directive, selected gates will be closed at certain times of day, with increased manning at open gates. Until May 1, vehicles without a Department of Defense card will be allowed on Army installations if the occupant has a DoD identification card. After May 1, vehicles without a DoD decal will need a temporary pass. Civilians who don't qualify for a DoD decal can also obtain a temporary pass.
Vehicle registration offices are at Schofield Barracks and Fort Shafter. For more information on registration requirements, call the Schofield Barracks Provost Marshal Office at 655-2169 or 655-0683.
COAST GUARD
New command at Station Maui
Command of Station Maui changed hands March 21 in a ceremony on station grounds. Boatswain's Mate Chief Petty Officer Anthony Ochoa assumed the officer in charge position from Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Timothy Schwab.
The station has nine active duty personnel and two reservists. Two auxiliarists from Flotilla 26 augment the crew. Its primary missions include search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, pollution response and marine mammal protection.
MARINE SERVICES
Relief Society seeks donations
The 2001 Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society annual fund drive continues through Friday. The society derives most of its income through donations.
Since its creation in 1904, the organization has donated more than $500 million to sailors, Marines and their families, providing financial help and counseling, visiting nurse programs, a food locker and other services.
