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NEWS BRIEFS NMMC To Delay Opening to Host DoD Warrior Games Opening Ceremony The National Museum of the Marine Corps will open at 1 p.m. on June 19 to host the opening ceremonies of the Department of Defense Warrior Games. The Museum, its parking lot and the grounds will be closed to the general public until 1 p.m. that day only. The Warrior Games are a Paralympic-style military sports competition for wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Air Force, Army, Navy/Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Special Operations Command, and the British Allied Forces. The Museum is a public-private partnership between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation. It is located at 18900 Jefferson Davis High-

way in Triangle, VA. and is normally open 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily except Christmas Day. Admission and parking are free. For more information, call 703-784-6107 or visit on the web at www.usmcmuseum.com.

Physical Thursdays Does your child/children need a routine camp, sport, school, or CDC physical? Healthy children ages 4-17 enrolled at Naval Health Clinic Quantico can walk in and be seen for one physical form per child. Please note there will be stations set up to accommodate our patients in a timely manner. Times for exams will be as follows: • June 11 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. • June 18 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. • June 25 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. *You must bring completed forms and a

The 2015 Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Symposium will once again be held aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico. While arrangements are not yet finalized, the date for the event is Aug. 15 and is limited to all E9s (master gunnery sergeants and sergeants major). Set the date and stand by for details as they become available.

Association, Inc., Quantico Chapter No. 32 is holding its 2015 Annual Gala event Sept. 12 at the Clubs of Quantico. This event is a dinner and awards recognition to educate, advocate and perpetuate the legacy of the original Montford Point Marines. The keynote speaker for this event is Brig. Gen. Craig Q. Timberlake director, Manpower Management Division. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mpmaquantico32.org/, via email at 2015Gala@mpmaquantico32.org, or by calling 540-466-6231. For information about the gala or the Montford Point Marines, email the chapter Public Affairs Office at pao@mpmaquantico32.org.

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The fifth annual Semper Fi Kid's Camp, will be held July 19-25 at Outdoor Odyssey in Boswell, Pennsylvania. This camp is designed to engage the children of wounded, ill or injured Marines, sailors and other eligible service members (America's Fund and service members from other branches who were injured while serving with Marines) and provide them with a fun wilderness adventure. This unique experience will benefit them as individuals and as members of a team. Activities will facilitate the bonding of each camper with a high school mentor who will serve as the focal point for follow on support in the community for the next school year. Semper Fi Kid's Camp is reaching out to potential mentors and campers. The mentors will be selected from a group of rising juniors and seniors in area high schools who are children of military parents. They will arrive at the camp a few days before the campers, for training and guidance. Eligible campers are children, ages 8 to 15, whose parents sustained combat or training injuries. Attendees will depart via chartered bus from the National Museum of the Marine Corps aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, and Camp Lejeune High School. All expenses — transportation, lodging, meals — will be paid by the Semper Fi Fund. For information contact: Camper information at Quantico/NCR: Wendi Mundy, sffncrcampers@gmail.com or 910-750-2507. Mentor information at Quantico/NCR: Tami Patton, Tgpatton1@gmail.com or 540419-5486.

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The High Intensity Tactical Training Center’s hours for instructor-led and open gym sessions are: • Instructor-led sessions are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5:30-6:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Instructor-led Reload HITT sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Open gym is Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6:30-9 a.m.; and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The HITT Center is open to active-duty and reserve service members. The center is also available for unit PT reservations led by a HITT instructor, and instructors are on hand during open gym hours to provide assistance and advice to patrons. For information, call 703-4320592 or visit http://go.usa.gov/XY4R.

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On June 2 representatives from Marine Corps Base Quantico, state and neighboring county government offices, federal agencies and conservation organizations met at The Clubs at Quantico for the Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum. As described by Base Commander Col. David Maxwell in his opening remarks, the purpose of the meeting was to discuss efforts to sustain the training mission of the base through environmental partnerships and conservation. Representatives from Fort A.P. Hill and Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren also participated in the meeting to discuss the specific needs of their installations. The Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program was a central topic of discussion during the four-hour forum. Administered by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the REPI program,

as described on the program website, “is a key tool for combating encroachment that can limit or restrict military training, testing, and operations. The REPI Program protects these military missions by helping remove or avoid land-use conflicts near installations and addressing regulatory restrictions that inhibit military activities.” Shani Arbel, a contractor with Booz Allen Hamilton who works on the REPI program for OASD, gave a comprehensive overview of the program, with particular emphasis on buffer partnerships. Buffer partnerships are Congressionally-authorized alliances between an affected installation, private conservation groups, and state and local governments, said Arbel. The members of the partnership share the expense and workload in obtaining an easement from “willing sellers to preserve compatible land uses and natural habitats near installations and ranges that helps sustain critical, at-risk military mission

capabilities.” Michael Law, associate counsel with the Quantico Area Counsel Office, elaborated on the concept of easements. In the last few years, under the REPI program, MCBQ has acquired restrictive easements from three local farms. Law said this means the farmers can still operate their farms adjacent to the base, but they cannot do certain things like put up large cell towers or sell their property to a shopping mall developer. As described by Law, the easement “benefits water quality, protects threatened species” and enables training and operations to continue aboard the base by providing an undeveloped “buffer” property between the installation and the rapidly developing civilian community outside the gate. Steve Hundley, the MCBQ Community Planning Liaison Officer, discussed examples of other successes under the REPI program for the base to date, including the Merrimac Farm Wildlife Management Area.

The area consists of 302 acres of wetlands, fields and forested areas that are protected by a partnership among MCBQ, the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries and the Prince William Conservation Alliance. According to Hundley, Merrimac Farm, which is located in Prince William County and adjoins the base near Camp Uphsur, is open to the public for wildlife viewing, hiking, and fishing and hunting. Hundley stated, “The property is an excellent example how the REPI program can work to benefit all parties. Merrimac Farm provides a buffer zone between the base and the developing community, conserves and protects natural resources by keeping the property undeveloped, and allows recreational uses that are not in conflict with the base’s training mission. Finding similar ‘win-win’ REPI projects is one of the primary goals of the Forum.”

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MCBQ, local government and conservation group representatives meet for Northern Virginia Regional Conservation Forum

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Left to right: Sgt� Maj� Mark A� Byrd, Col� David W� Maxwell, Chairman Miles Friedman, Col� Joseph M� Murray, hold the Armed Forces Community Covenant during the Quantico/Belvoir Regional Bussiness Alliance meeting�

selves by learning more about the military and their efforts. Friedman underlined the importance of how businesses should consider militaryaffiliated programs which are mutually beneficial for both growing business and serving the military. Friedman continued, “The military is changing, they are trying to be more involved in helping communities and creating a better understanding with each

other. The vanguard to that change is Col. David W. Maxwell.” Friedman introduced Maxwell on the stage to speak about his intentions and objectives to help drive this initiative forward. Maxwell said, “I’m invested in taking care of Marines and the community. The Marine Corps is changing. We want to be more involved with the surrounding community

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Lt. Col. Ciuccoli dedicates new MCAF barracks,chow hall Cassandra Brown Staff Writer

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Lt� Col� Vincent J� Ciuccoli, MCAF commanding officer, spoke during the McCaughtry Barracks and Dwyer Hall dedication ceremony, at Marine Corps Air Facility on Friday�

Marine Corps Air Facility Marines have a new place to live and dine. MCAF held a dedication ceremony for McCaughtry Barracks and Dwyer Hall, June 5. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Vincent J. Ciuccoli, MCAF commanding officer; Capt. Antonio Edmonds, US Navy commander of NAVFAC Washington; and Col. Allen Broughton, MCB Quantico chief of staff, presented Mrs. Yvonne Dwyer and her sons Daniel and Dennis with a plaque honoring Staff Sergeant Dennis R. Dwyer, husband and father. “You may know that today is about more than the concrete, brick and steel. This day is truly about those for whom we’ve named these two incredible buildings,” Ciuccoli said. Dwyer gave his life for his country in

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The device reproduced on page one is the oldest military insignia in continuous use in the United States. It first appeared, as shown here, in Marine Corps buttons adopted in 1804. With the stars changed to five points, this device has continued on the Marine Corps buttons to the present day.

The Quantico/Belvoir Regional Business Alliance meeting was held in Woodbridge on Friday. At the event, Chairman of the Board Miles Friedman discussed the on-growing relationship between local businesses and military entities in Marine Corps Base Quantico and Army Installation Fort Belvoir. During the meeting, business professionals within the DoD sector networked and shared ideas concerning local military bases and the surrounding communities. Friedman stated, “The D.C., Maryland and Virginia area is one of the top-populated areas where veterans reside. Our mission is to create a partnership between service members and their families and the surrounding businesses within the area.” During the talk, Friedman emphasized how the large and growing population of the armed forces created a space which local businesses couldn’t neglect. Because of the high frequency of foot traffic that service members and their families create, businesses have to better educate them-

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Warning Flags Chaplain David M� Todd Marine Corps University

As the weather begins to warm up, warning flags will again be utilized to caution against the danger of heat stress and stroke. Though easily preventable, the hazardous potential danger of physical training in the summer heat was tragically publicized in the summer of 2001, when Korey Stringer, the All-Pro Minnesota Vikings tackle, collapsed and died of a heatstroke following an intense outdoor practice and college football athletes Rashidi Wheeler and Eraste Autin likewise died following intense drills in the summer heat. The Corps has come up with a variety of ways to educate Marines to understand the threat posed by hot weather, recognize the warning signs and take the proper precautions. One of the most visible methods of alerting personnel to the threat is the use of color-coded flags. Strenuous exercises for unacclimatized personnel are suspended under a Yellow Flag. A Red Flag halts all physical training for unacclimatized personnel, while a Black Flag ends all strenuous nonessential outdoor physical activity. Being unaware of the dangers of heat stress or even worse, ignoring the warning signs, can damage your health and even result in death. Similarly, the Bible tells us that God has established warning signs against the dangers posed by a lack of moral and ethical readiness. The danger is clear — "the wages of sin is death" (Romans 6:23) and "God is not mocked, a man reaps what

he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction" (Galatians 6:7-8). How can we learn to recognize and avoid the dangers of "spiritual heat stress?" The first step is to recognize that we cannot rely upon our own determination of ethical and moral standards. Again, the Bible tells us "there is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death" (Proverbs 14:12). The authority on ethical and moral standards is the God who created us and all things. "He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the LORD requires of you — to act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:9). How has God shown us what He requires of us? First of all, through His word- the Bible. In the Bible, God has revealed to us all we need to know to avoid moral and ethical death — a system of color-coded flags, if you will, to guide us to Him. Reading the Bible, thinking about its practical implications in our life and putting its principles into practice is essential to our spiritual well-being. "Your word have I hid in my heart, so that I might not sin against You," wrote King David (Psalm 119:11). To those who follow Him, Jesus promised the person and presence of the Holy Spirit, who would teach his disciples "all things" and "remind them of everything" He had said to them, while "guiding them into all truth" (John 14:26, 15:13). So the next time you see a red or black flag flying, ask yourself "what is the state my spiritual readiness?" In this world of moral relativity and situational ethics, don't allow yourself to become a victim of "spiritual heat stress."

SCHEDULE OF SERVICES All services are held in the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Chapel, unless otherwise stated. For information, call the Command Chaplain’s Office at 703–784–2131.

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Sunday Roman Catholic 8:15 - 8:45 a.m. – Confessions 9 a.m., noon – Mass 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education PreK-Grade 3 in Chapel Annex 10:30 a.m. – Religious Education, Grades 4-7 in Education Center 10:30 a.m. – Religious EducationConfirmation Preparation, Grades 8-12 in Education Center 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, in the Chapel Annex Lounge

9 a.m. – Adult Sunday School Chapel Annex 10:30 a.m. Traditional Protestant Worship 10:30 a.m. – Contemporary Protestant Worship in Little Hall

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Lock and load! This year’s annual John and Jane Wayne day at Camp Upshur last Thursday started off with the Virtual Combat Convoy Trainer and Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer and then moved on to a shooting range where spouses fired a M249 light machine gun. “I’ve attended this event before and thought it would be fun doing it again," said Melissa Twist, wife of British Foreign Liaison Officer. "At a previous event, I won the shooting competition. "The Jane Wayne events are fun because they are a nice break from regular life.” The cold and drizzling weather did not stop these spouses from tra ining and firing weapons. The event started at 7:30 a.m., the spous-

Ceremonial Platoon Accepting Unserviceable Flags

es met with VCCT training instructors and received training on conducting a convoy mission. Spouses also got a taste of how Marines on the field fueled themselves by eating Meals Ready to Eat. The VCCT was not only fun and games, spouses learned about the responsibilities of driving through hazardous territory, communicating through radio, and shooting proficiently with a variety of weapons. With the combination of these roles, the spouses quickly learned how to operate as a real convoy unit. After the VCCT simulation, spouses were sent to the ISMT to do more simulated training. During the ISMT, spouses focused more on precision shooting and instead of a desert atmosphere, spouses fired in a

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Spouses participate in simulation, fire live rounds at a shooting range

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Maryanne Oghaakon, as a target gunner on the VCCT simulator, aims down range looking for enemy combatants during this year's annual John and Jane Wayne day at Camp Upshur on June 5��

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In honor of Flag Day, June 14, the Ceremonial Platoon at Quantico will accept tattered, torn, and unserviceable American flags for disposal. Flags may be dropped off prior to June 12 from 7:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Ceremonial Platoon office located on the 3rd Deck of Yale Hall, Building 2006 Hawkins Ave., Quantico or to the officer of the day at Yale Hall. Sgt. Matthew Kies, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Ceremonial Platoon, encourages all units to look at their flags to see if they are worn out and need replacing. “If we are going to fly one of the proper flags, it is flown with as much honor as those who protect the flag itself,” Kies said. The Ceremonial Platoon will hold their annual flag disposal ceremony, June 15 at noon at the old pistol range behind Lejeune Hall, near the overflow parking lot. According to the Marine Corps flag manual, flags must be disposed of properly and respectfully when they begin to wear out. Prior to the ceremony, the platoon will cut the flags into strips to make them easier to burn. When the burning is complete, the ashes will be buried in the woods, behind Lejeune Hall. Attendants will also recite the pledge of allegiance. The Marine Corps Base Quantico fire department will be on standby. The ceremony is considered “the equivalent for military honor for any unserviceable flag,” according to Kies.

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Case Method Project presented a lecture recounting the daring events of Operation Eastern Exit in 1991 Steve Kim Staff Intern

Imagine, the year is January 1991; and everything sucks. You and your unit are squeezed side-by-side in a CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter. It’s more than 100 degrees and the weight from 100 pounds of gear is testing your back. Sweat is running down the side of your face and the undershirt of your uniform is stuck to your skin. You are hovering over the urban-desert city of Mogadishu, capitol of Somalia and an intensely violent civil war is erupting below you. Your mission is to rescue and evacuate civilian refugees, foreign diplomats and embassy personnel, including U.S. Ambassador James Bishop. The refugees and diplomats are held within two compounds which are surrounded by rioters and armed militants. This is Operation Eastern Exit, and the choices you make, and their consequences and potential casualties lie in your hands. This is an example of the lectures taught from the Case-Method Project by Dr. Bruce Gudmundsson. On May 21, a case method lecture discussing Operation Eastern Exit was held at Horner Auditorium in the Gray Research Center. The lecture began with a scenario-based, “decision-forcing case” which recounted events in Mogadishu through vivid step-by-step imagery and escalating details by lecture. “History may not repeat itself, but it rhymes, and there is something to learn from every story,” said Gudmundsson.

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Mogadishu veterans from left to right, Frank Baker, Dave Hall, Col� Harold Van Opdorp, and Hunter Maxx spoke at the Modadishu lecture held by the Case Method Project at the Gray Research Center on May 21��

The lecture forced the audience to analyze, debate and engage conflicts from the perspectives of the operation leaders at the time. The interactive method of storytelling drew in the audience and put them in the boots of the turbulent events that took place prior and during the Mogadishu insurrection. “By having students in these roles, it creates a bias for action. This teaching design really tests the decisive decisionmaking ability of our participants,” said Gudmundsson. After the decision-forcing case, the audience learned of the actual actions that were taken during the operation. The case method was not all lecture and imagination, four veterans who actively participated in Operation Eastern Exit were present to speak of their efforts. Frank Baker, Dave Hall, Hunter Maxx and

Col. Harold Van Opdorp all actively participated in the operation. Baker was a battalion staff intelligence leader; Hall was a scout sniper; Maxx was also a scout sniper and Van Opdorp was the platoon commander of 2nd platoon Charlie Company. Each veteran recounted their stories of the events and discussed in detail the hardships and lessons that were taken from the mission. The discussion allowed the audience to gain timeless insight and appreciation from the veteran’s experiences. Because of the case method project, the veterans were able to tell their story and pass on important lessons which may otherwise have been overshadowed by the large context of history. The case method project goes beyond decision making, it asks participants the valuable question: Why?

“We want participants to think beyond the action and analyze the repercussions of those decisions. We contrast those decisions with the actions taken from past Marines during the actual events. This is not only a lecture, but an interactive lesson.” said Gudmundsson. The case method project meets every Thursday at 5 p.m. in room 147 of the Gray Research Center. The complete list of case studies can be found at: http://guides.grc.usmcu.edu/content. php?pid=273794&sid=2257207 “What’s great about the Case Method Project is that it connects generations through story telling. It gives the veterans recognition and allows their stories to be told. This style of teaching passes the torch from Marines of previous generations to the Marines of today,” said Gudmundsson.

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At the core of Maxwell’s message was understanding. If the military can understand the services and functions of the surrounding businesses, and if the community can understand the aims of the military, then both bodies can create a synergistic partnership that can jointly build goodwill and mutually benefit from each other, he said. “Please never forget that what our service members go through comes at a cost. Thank you for providing support for our wounded, ill and injured veterans, it is much appreciated., Maxwell concluded. The meeting concluded with a signing of the Armed Forces Community Covenant which vowed to assist community leaders to work closely together in developing programs which support service members, veterans and their families.

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and build stronger relationships between the two. By having surrounding businesses understand our efforts and vise-versa, it will not only help the base and businesses, but it will build a stronger relationship between the two entities in the long run.” Maxwell stressed about how the military was changing and with that change, measures have to be taken. “It is no longer about the military only being involved within our bases and separating ourselves from the outer community. Our service members use your products and services and because of that, we are focused on having a stronger alliance between the base and community so we can create opportunities for service members and veterans,” Maxwell continued.

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Nov. 1992 in a transport helicopter crash in the Atlantic Ocean near the Azores region. Ciuccoli described Dwyer ’s personality as “charismatic and magnetic — the kind of guy we all want to be around as aircrew. A genuine and passionate leader of Marines. A role model for his sons, who were inspired to join the Corps to finish his commitment. A faithful and loving husband who wore his heart on his sleeve.” Dwyer Hall, the new mess hall aboard MCAF is located within the courtyard and mimics the design and style of the new barracks. The 10,000 square foot hall replaces the existing 1940s dining facility at MCAF. The cafeteria-style dining area can seat up to 250 Marines. McCaughtry Barracks, a 408 man Bachelors Enlisted Quarters features “comfort” style living for Marines. The three story, 100,010 square foot, co-ed building, was constructed with reinforced concrete, brick veneer and stone accents by the Whiting-

Turner contracting company. The lobby features a lounge area, laundry room, P.O. boxes, pool table, and other games. Rooms resemble a college dorm, with dimmable lights, a fan, desks, closets, a refrigerator, microwave, bathroom and high ceilings. All furniture features locked storage space to store personal belongings. Rooms can hold up to two occupants. The barracks was dedicated to “Capt. McCaughtry who commanded the 1st Air Squadron in the Dominican Republic from Feb. 1919 to 1921 where Marine ground forces would be supported by Marine air for the first time,” Ciuccoli said. The project broke ground in Feb. 2013 and Marines moved into the new barracks May 22, 2015. The courtyard between the barracks and the chow hall features horse shoe pits, a basketball court and benches. Noise reduction measures were taken for both buildings because of the close proximity of the railroad and airfield.

Quantico, it makes me feel closer and more relatable knowing what sort of environment he works with.” After the ISMT, the spouses fired live rounds down range. Geared up with a flak jacket, Kevlar helmet and loaded up with an ammo belt of 40 rounds. The day concluded with a police call, where the spouses picked up all the brass and live rounds that were left over, within the vicinity of where the spouses fired in a true Marine Corps experience. Rebecca Van Opdorp stated, “My husband is a colonel in the Marines and I’ve been to previous Jane Wayne days, but it’s been years. It’s always fun to experience the training and lifestyle that my husband goes through and it’s interesting seeing the way the military prepares and trains.”

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NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says the 2015 Atlantic hurricane season will likely be below-normal, but that’s no reason to believe coastal areas will have it easy. For the hurricane season, which officially runs from June 1 - November 30, NOAA is predicting a 70 percent likelihood of 6 to 11 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 3 to 6 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including zero to 2 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). While a below-normal season is likely (70 percent), there is also a 20 percent chance of a near-normal season, and a 10 percent chance of an above-normal season. “A below-normal season doesn’t mean we’re off the hook. As we’ve seen before, below-normal seasons can still produce catastrophic impacts to communities,” said NOAA Administrator Kathryn Sullivan, Ph.D., referring to the 1992 season in which only seven named storms formed, yet the first was Andrew — a Category 5 Major Hurricane that devastated South Florida. “The main factor expected to suppress the hurricane season this year is El Niño, which is already affecting wind and pressure patterns, and is forecast to last through the hurricane season,” said Gerry Bell, Ph.D., lead seasonal hurricane forecaster with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. “El Niño may also intensify as the season progresses, and is expected to have its greatest influence during the peak months of the season. We also expect sea surface temperatures in the tropical Atlantic to be close to normal,

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whereas warmer waters would have supported storm development.” Included in today’s outlook is Tropical Storm Ana, but its pre-season development is not an indicator of the overall season strength. Ana’s development was typical of pre-season named storms, which often form along frontal boundaries in association with a trough in the jet stream. This method of formation differs from the named storms during the peak of the season, which originate mainly from low-pressure systems moving westward from Africa, and are independent of frontal boundaries and the jet stream. With the new hurricane season comes a new prototype storm surge watch/warning graphic from NOAA’s National Hurricane Center, intended to highlight areas along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts of the United States that have a significant risk of life-threatening inundation by storm surge from a tropical cyclone.

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The new graphic will introduce the concept of a watch or warning specific to the storm surge hazard. Storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a tropical cyclone, and it can occur at different times and at different locations from a storm’s hazardous winds. In addition, while most coastal residents can remain in their homes and be safe from a tropical cyclone’s winds, evacuations are often needed to keep people safe from storm surge. Having separate warnings for these two hazards should provide emergency managers, the media, and the general public better guidance on the hazards they face when tropical cyclones threaten. Also new this season is a higher resolution version (2 km near the storm area) of NOAA’s Hurricane Weather Research and Forecasting model (HWRF), thanks to the upgrades to operational computing. A new 40-member HWRF ensemble-based

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Hurricane Preparedness — Be Ready Two keys to weather safety are to prepare for the risks and to act on those preparations when alerted by emergency officials. These are essential pieces to the Weather-Ready Nation. Refer to the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready.gov/hurricanes for comprehensive information on hurricane preparedness at home and in your community.

Gather Information

Know if you live in an evacuation area. Assess your risks and know your home’s vulnerability to storm surge, flooding and wind. Understand National Weather Service forecast products and especially the meaning of NWS watches and warnings. Contact your local National Weather Service office and local government/emergency management office. Find out what type of emergencies could occur and how you should respond.

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Keep a list of contact information for reference. • Local Emergency Management Office • County Law Enforcement • County Public Safety Fire/Rescue • State, County and City/Town Government • Local Hospitals • Local Utilities • Local American Red Cross • Local TV Stations • Local Radio Stations • Your Property Insurance Agent

Risk Analysis

Online hazard and vulnerability assessment tools are available to gather information about your risks. • Check your hazards risks with FEMA’s Map Portal. • Rate your flood risk with the FloodSmart.gov portal.

Plan & Take Action

Everyone needs to be prepared for the unexpected. Your friends and family may not be together when disaster strikes. How will you find each other? Will you know if your children or parents are safe? You may have to evacuate or be confined to your home. What will you do if water, gas, electricity or phone services are shut off?

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Put together a basic disaster supplies kit and consider storage locations for different situations. Help community members do the same.

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NOAA’s National Hurricane Center will use a prototype storm surge graphic this season to highlight areas at risk for inundation from storm surge.

Storm surge is an abnormal rise of water generated by a storm, over and above the predicted astronomical tides. Storm surge should not be confused with storm tide, which is defined as the water level rise due to the combination of storm surge and the astronomical tide. This rise in water level can cause extreme flooding in coastal areas particularly when storm surge coincides with normal high tide, resulting in storm tides reaching up to 20 feet or more in some cases.

Develop and document plans for your specific risks. • Protect yourself and family with a Family Emergency Plan - [PDF] • Be sure to plan for locations away from home

Health & Environment Follow guidelines to guard your community’s health and protect the environment during and after the storm. • Review the Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC) health considerations before, during, and after a storm. • Remember to follow the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) food and water safety guidelines during disasters. • Review the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggestions for health and environmental safety in disaster preparedness.

Evacuation • Review the FEMA Evacuation Guidelines at http://www.ready. gov/evacuating-yourself-and-yourfamily to allow for enough time to pack and inform friends and family if you need to leave your home. FOLLOW instructions issued by local officials. Leave immediately if ordered! • Consider your protection options to decide whether to stay or evacuate your home if you are not ordered to evacuate. When waiting out a storm be careful, the danger may not be over yet... Be alert for: • Tornadoes — they are often spawned by hurricanes. • The calm “eye” of the storm — it may seem like the storm is over, but after the eye passes, the winds will change direction and quickly return to hurricane force. Recover • Wait until an area is declared safe before returning home. • Remember that recovering from a disaster is usually a gradual process.

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• Business owners and site locations should create Workplace Plans • Make sure schools and daycares have School Emergency Plans • Pet owners should have plans to care for their animals. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention offer information on animal health impacts in evacuation shelters. • Prepare your boat and be aware of marine safety if you are on or near the water.

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data assimilation system will also be implemented to make better use of aircraft reconnaissance-based Tail Doppler Radar data for improved intensity forecasts. Retrospective testing of 2015 HWRF upgrades demonstrated a five percent improvement in the intensity forecasts compared to last year. To help those living in hurricaneprone areas prepare, NOAA offers hurricane preparedness tips, along with video and audio public service announcements at www.hurricanes. gov/prepare. “It only takes one hurricane or tropical storm making landfall in your community to significantly disrupt your life,” said FEMA Deputy Administrator Joseph Nimmich. “Everyone should take action now to prepare themselves and their families for hurricanes and powerful storms. Develop a family communications plan, build an emergency supply kit for your home, and take time to learn evacuation routes for your area. Knowing what to do ahead of time can literally save your life and help you bounce back stronger and faster should disaster strike in your area.” NOAA will issue an updated outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season in early August, just prior to the historical peak of the season. NOAA also issued its outlook for the Eastern Pacific and Central Pacific basins. For the Eastern Pacific hurricane basin, NOAA’s 2015 outlook is for a 70 percent chance of an abovenormal hurricane season. That outlook calls for a 70 percent probability of 15-22 named storms, of which 7-12 are expected to become hurricanes, including 5-8 major hurricanes. For the Central Pacific hurricane basin, NOAA’s outlook is for a 70 percent chance of an above-normal season with 5-8 tropical cyclones likely. NOAA’s mission is to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of the sun, and to conserve and manage our coastal and marine resources. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and our other social media channels.

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Master modeler, retired Marine displays history Cassandra Brown Staff Writer

Concentrating for hours on end, David Vickers, master modeler, spent his free time imparting precise details into a 13 by 18 inch 3-D representation of history for nearly a year. In April, his hard work bore fruit and Vickers was named the 2015 Armor Modeling and Preservation Society master modeler for his complex diorama, “Victory and Contempt.” The diorama, based off old World War II Russian propaganda news reels, portrays

German prisoners captured by the Soviets in the European countryside. A large ISU-152 tank flanks the right half of the diorama, while a hand-laid cobblestone road runs down the center. “There’s nothing better than being recognized by your peers for being at the top of your game,” said Vickers, now one of about 40 AMPS master modelers. “When we judge the dioramas, the storyline is a big portion of our judging and you could look at David’s piece and get the title right away,” said Michael Petty, chief judge and second vice president for the southern region of AMPS. “David’s work

was exceptional.” A Marine Corps service and multiservice doctrine coordinator at Quantico and retired Marine tank operator, Vickers’ hobby stemmed from his days as a young lieutenant based in Okinawa where he created models to pass the time and de-stress. His hobby and work as a tank officer merged when he began to create models to help him study the history and variations of tanks. “There is a lot of research and history that goes into (model making),” Vickers said. The process begins with an idea based off a historical event. Using photos and other materials as references, Vickers, 52, has constructed mostly 20th to 21st century scenes of war. Some modelers sketch their ideas, but Vickers built his diorama layout visually to balance composition. He started out with a basic plastic model kit, but improved pieces with aftermarket products, enhanced texture, weathering effects and more to make the scene look as realistic and historically accurate as possible. This niche art form involves an eye for detail, patience, tweezers and a pair of magnifying goggles. The models are composed of wood, plastic, plaster, metal, natural materials, and

other materials. “Victory and Contempt” took him a year to build, working on it sporadically in the evening at home. “For a tank, there could be three months of build, but another month to weather it. Even before the build, you need a month to research and understand how it was used,” Vickers said. He has completed between 60 and 70 models during his 30 years of experience. In his spare time he also created miniature figures and busts. Vickers has also restored a few dioramas at the Marine Corps National Museum and has a personal model LVT tank on display in the World War II, Iwo Jima exhibit. In the future, Vickers hopes to win the International Plastic Modelers Society competition and encourage more Marines to take up the diorama hobby. “This is a great hobby as a Marine, not only from a professional stance / because you are studying history, not just world history, but history of uniforms, vehicles and how they progressed and how they were used; / but also from a personal standpoint, it’s a great way to relax,” Vickers said. — Writer: cbrown@quanticosentryonline.com

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The secrets of Chopawamsic Island revealed Eve A� Baker Staff Writer

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Chopawamsic Island, the only island in the Potomac River in the territory of the Commonwealth of Virginia, sits in a slight bend in the river between Marine Corps University and Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico�

years in relation to the island, because the Stafford County Courthouse burned down, and all existing documents were destroyed in the Civil War. The next event of record in the island’s history came in 1896, when Samuel Langley tested an airplane off the shore of the island. The unmanned, steampowered aircraft, which had a wingspan of 14 feet and was launched from the roof of a houseboat, achieved a speed of about 25 mph and a height of about 100 feet. The flight was witnessed by Langley’s friend Alexander Graham Bell and became the “first successful flight of an unpiloted, engine-driven, heavier-than-air craft of substantial size,” as reported in a 2003 Free Lance-Star article. According to a historical reference book, the Metropolitan Club of Washington

maintained a clubhouse on Chopawamsic Island in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and President Theodore Roosevelt is known to have made several hunting trips to the island. His wife also took their children there for a visit, and Theodore Jr. tried his hand at hunting as well, bringing back some ducks and geese to the White House. After the Frys sold the island in 1979, it changed hands several times until it was purchased by the current owners, the Sami brothers, in 1991 for $375,000. Though the three houses, pool, well and docks still exist, they are likely to be in a state of major disrepair, and there is no longer an electrical connection to the mainland. The island remains off-limits to base personnel and a source of mystery to those who pass by.

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Just off the shore of Marine Corps Base Quantico lies Chopawamsic Island, the only island in the Potomac River within the boundary of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The 13-acre island is partly bordered by the restricted area extending outward from Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico; however, it is privately owned and hosts three houses, though according to base records, no one has lived there since 1979. The last people to live on the island were the late Dr. Wesley Fry, a retired Navy captain, and his wife Erma Fry, who lived there from 1958-1979. Fry was a doctor at the Marine Corps Base Quantico hospital, according to his son William Fry. Fry said when his father and stepmother bought the island in 1958, the property was overgrown, and several existing structures were in a state of disrepair, but his father “spent a lot of effort getting them fixed up.” As reported in a 1989 Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star article, no one had lived on the island in the previous 35 years, and nature had begun to retake it. The elder Fry cleaned up the island and restored the main house and two smaller houses with the help of off-duty Marines he paid, and he dug out a swimming pool himself, said Fry. Fry recounted how it was difficult for his father to get supplies over to the island from the mainland because there is no bridge connecting it to the mainland. Fry installed boat docks and ferried supplies over from the Quantico town dock. By the time his father was done, “the main house was very nice,” Fry said. Fry said his father arranged to have electricity run out to the island via an underwater cable, and they had water from a well. Though Fry was an adult and living

on his own by the time his father bought the island, he said he visited a number of times and enjoyed it. He recalled there being numerous fruit trees on the island that they ate from. The last residents before the Frys were most likely James and Mary Dent and their three daughters. According to the Free Lance-Star article, the island was owned by several Washington businessmen who used the island as a hunting retreat in the early 1900s, and Dent became the island’s caretaker in 1917, the year MCBQ was founded. Joan Thompson, a granddaughter of the Dents, visited the island in later years, after her mother had left, and also recalled the fruit trees. She was quoted in the article, saying “the island was like a paradise. The trees were heavily laden with fruit, and roses climbed over the houses.” The history of the island dates back much further than the founding of the base, however. Captain John Smith allegedly visited the island in 1607, though Native Americans may have used the island for generations beforehand, as Fry had a collection of arrowheads he found on the island. The first known nonnative resident of the island is believed to be Giles Brent, who settled there in 1649 with his wife, Kittamaquad, the daughter of a Piscataway Indian leader. Reverend Alexander Scott, the rector of Aquia Church, may have purchased the island in the early 1700s, as it came to be known as Scott’s Island for many years. Church records show that Scott resided on a large piece of property known as Dipple Plantation. The main plantation house stood on the site of the current Marine Corps Air Facility, just across from the island, until the 1950s. Almost nothing is known of the next 100

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The Basic School Class of 1966, Vietnam Veterans Return to Quantico 49 Years Later Cassandra Brown Staff Writer

and Silver Star from Vietnam, being in the Marines meant, “honor, courage, and commitment. We always take care of our own. Once a Marine, always a Marine. (We have a) commitment to take care of each other.” During courses at The Basic School in 1966, the class learned “advanced infantry leadership, military and combat skills, confidence, patriotism, comradery and the opportunity to develop lifelong relation-

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A group of 35 members from The Basic School class of 1966, held their first reunion in 49 years, June 4 at Marine Corps Base Quantico� Members toured The Basic School�

ships,” according to White. After 17 weeks of infantry training at The Basic School, almost all of the class members were deployed to Vietnam postgraduation in October. Many came back with purple hearts and silver stars. Frank Wilbourne, from Charleston, South Carolina, a retired colonel, served two separate tours in Vietnam and served in the Marine Corps for 24 years. “The Marine Corps gave me the traits and skill to handle every situation I came into. It instilled confidence and integrity,” said Wilbourne, who received three purple hearts. During a command brief at The Basic School, Lt. Col. Edward Nevgloski, TBS operations officer, spoke passionately about the importance of their generation fighting in Vietnam. “A lot of the courses used today at The Basic School come from Vietnam and the lessons we learned there,” Nevgloski said. “You are almost like gods to the young Marines. They aspire to be you.” — Writer: cbrown@quanticosentryonline.com

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Connected by emotion and memories, a group of 35 members of the Basic School class of 1966 with their wives in tow, held their first reunion in 49 years, June 4 at Marine Corps Base Quantico. The men, all in their 70’s, returned to The Basic School, where they had trained to be warriors for Vietnam. Some class members had not seen their peers until this week. The reunion, organized by John White from Fairport, New York, represented a dream come true for the class. “We wanted to see if we could get back together and share stories because we all went different ways (after basic training),” said Tom Sinopoli from New York. White used a paid service for about six to eight months to track down a portion of the roughly 220 remaining members. During their four day reunion, June 3 to 6, the group toured Officer Candidate School and TBS at Quantico, the National Museum of the Marine Corps, and the highlights of D.C.

Many young Marines at Quantico were thrilled to meet the Vietnam veterans. On June 4, the group ate lunch at Lopez Hall, The Basic School. A young Marine walked up to the veterans and thanked them for their service. He explained he was of Vietnamese heritage, but born in America and his mother had immigrated because of the Marines. For White, who received a Purple Heart

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special to us, so it’s nice to come out, learn and have fun with these guys.” After learning about the history and mission of HMX-1, the athletes were taken to Camp Upshur and had the chance to try out the virtual combat convoy training simulator. The simulator was in a room with walls coverd with large projection screens and at the center was a decommissioned light armored humvee with a turret gun mounted on top. Each athlete was given a rifle and played specific roles. The simulation gave the athletes a chance to experience a mock-up convoy mission, imitating Marines and work together as a unit while traversing through hazardous territory resembling a war-torn Middle East. The athletes were more used to the structure of a football stadium, the unfamiliarity of a Middle Eastern landscape was a distinct contrast for them. Scherff stated, “We stick to what works and that’s communicating and working together as a team.” After almost an hour of shooting, reloading and yelling, the athletes had a good taste of what a simulated convoy battlefield felt like. Offensive Guard Arie Kouandijo stated, “It’s great getting a chance to share training that the military is experienced in. I’m proud the military goes to work every day, so guys like me can do the same.” At the end of the visit to Quantico, the Redskins rookies had received a brief glimpse into the military life. Kouandijo continued, “It was great interacting with the service members who defend our country. Because of what they do, we can do the things we love to do every day.”

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George Washington's Mount Vernon invites visitors to sip wine and taste local and historic culinary treats while watching the sun set at the first president's home on June 12-13 from 6-9 p.m. Summer Escape at Mount Vernon offers a rare opportunity to visit Mount Vernon after the daytime crowds have departed. Relax to live music, join in a bocce game and unwind against the backdrop of the Potomac River. Beer lovers can experience a taste of history as Colonial Williamsburg's beer-making expert demonstrates 18th century beer brewing. Selections from several microbreweries will also be available for sampling. Cider-making demonstrations and samples will also be available. Mount Vernon's chocolatiers will demonstrate the process of making chocolate while serving up chocolate martini samples. Beer, wine, and light and heartier fare will also be available for purchase. The event also offers foodies a chance to talk with 18th-century herbalist, Betsey Golan, and sample flavorful herb-infused dips and teas. And what better way to cool off on a warm summer day than with ice cream-a treat George Washington himself enjoyed. Event-goers will explore how it was made before the days of refrigeration during ice cream-making demonstrations. After sampling culinary treats and libations, take part in a bocce ball competition with prizes. Stroll the lantern-lit grounds and immerse yourself in the 18th century as you mingle with costumed residents like the charming "Lady Washington." Enjoy in 18th-century music, dancing, and more historic fun. Admission is $20 per person, including

children. Purchase four tickets for $60. For information, visit MountVernon.org/SummerEscape.

Toastmasters meeting The Quantico Chopawamsic Toastmasters club is sponsoring a new evening Toastmasters Club. The club meets the first and third Thursdays of each month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at The Globe & Laurel Restaurant, 3987 Jefferson Davis Hwy., Stafford. Please contact davematthews1976@yahoo.com to learn more about the Quantico-Stafford Toastmasters Club.

Stafford Songfest Sundays Every third Sunday, June through September live bands will perform from 3-5 p.m., on Celebration Stage at John Lee Pratt Memorial Park in Stafford. Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a fan of vintage rock, classic country, or rhythm & blues, there is sure to be a concert that moves you. Pack a picnic lunch and bring the entire family for a day filled with music and song. Admission is $10 per car. Concessions will be available. Concerts will be held rain or shine. Visit www.staffordparks.com for information. June 21 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Adrian Duke Project (Rock, soul and jazz) July 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Darkwater Redemption (Classic country favorites) Aug. 1 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The English Channel (A â&#x20AC;&#x153;groovyâ&#x20AC;? 60s cover band) Sept. 20 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Leather and Lace (Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac tribute band)

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George Washingtonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Vernon salutes our first commander-in-chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks during its annual Independence Day event. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River at 1 p.m. Mount Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Independence Day event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreathlaying ceremony, free birthday cake for all (while supplies last), and a visit from the â&#x20AC;&#x153;firstâ&#x20AC;? first couple, â&#x20AC;&#x153;General and Mrs. Washington.â&#x20AC;&#x153; New This Year: Test your espionage skills with a new spy adventure app. Launching on July 4, the Agent 711: Revolutionary Spy Adventure App gives would-be â&#x20AC;&#x153;secret agentsâ&#x20AC;&#x153; a chance to go undercover as members of General Washington's spy ring. After downloading the app to smartphones, players travel across the estate to complete eight challenges. In each step of the game, they try their hands at Revolutionary-era spycraft techniques such as ciphers, secret ink, hidden messages, and careful observation of the enemy. For details, visit mountvernon.org/spyadventure. Six hundred limited-edition aged George Washington Rye Whiskey 375 mL bottles will be available for purchase at 10 a.m., for $188 each. The aged George Washington Rye Whiskey was made at the reconstructed Distillery according to the original recipe. Aged on site in charred oak barrels for two years, Mount Vernonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aged whiskey represents a break with tradition: George Washington himself never aged his own whiskey, sending it straight to market instead. The result is a whiskey that evokes

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