Windsock Sept. 12, 2013

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Vol. 71, No. 37

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September 12, 2013

Prowler squadron conducts semi-annual expeditionary airfield training PFC. GRACE L. WALADKEWICS MCAS CHERRY POINT

Members of Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Training Squadron 1 began three weeks worth of expeditionary airfield landing practice Monday at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue. The EAF training affords EA-6B Prowler pilots the opportunity to practice short runway operations in a controlled environment. This training furthers aircrews experience in arrested landing on an auxiliary field, said Staff Sgt. Matthew Queen, a maintenance controller with VMAQT-1. “The EAF training is conducted every six months to gain and maintain proficiency,” said Maj. Nathaniel A. Baker, the aviation maintenance officer with VMAQT-1. All 14 of VMAQT-1’s pilots and electronic counter measure officers at Cherry Point will participate in the training in an effort to enhance their expertise, said Baker. Each crew flies from Cherry Point to Bogue Field. Upon arrival, the flight crews perform several touch-andgo landings followed by arrested landings. Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 supplied the arrested landing gear. The training will be conducted day and night through Sept. 25. Squadron landing signals officers will control the aircraft throughout the training, and VMAQT-1 maintenance Marines will provide on-site maintenance and inspections. At the conclusion of the training, each crew will con-

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An EA-6B Prowler prepares to touch down Tuesday at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue. The aircraft is a part of Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Training Squadron 1.

VMAQ-4 welcomes Mueller, bids Anderson Farewell PFC. GRACE L. WALADKEWICS MCAS CHERRY POINT

Lt. Col. David C. Anderson will relinquish command of Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Squadron 4 to Lt. Col. David A. Mueller at a change of command ceremony before an audience of Marines, Sailors, families and friends at the squadron’s hangar Lt. Col. Mueller at 10 a.m. today. Anderson assumed command of VMAQ-4 in January 2012 and served as its commanding officer for 19 months. He will assume duties as the executive officer of Marine Aircraft Group 14. Anderson described his experience as commanding officer of VMAQ-4 as the best part of his career. “The opportunity to command the Seahawks of VMAQ-4 was absolutely the highlight of my career,” said Anderson. “It was an honor and a privilege to serve with the amazing Marines and Sailors of VMAQ-4.” Anderson thanked the Seahawks and their families for nearly two years of hard work, sacrifice and professionalism. As Anderson handed over command of VMAQ-4 to Mueller, he left him with a few words of advice. “Make the most of every day because it goes by incredibly fast,” said Anderson. Throughout his 17 years of service as an officer in the Marine Corps, Mueller has accumulated more than 2,000 mishap-free flight hours and earned the Meritorious Service Medal, nine Strike/Flight Air Medals and two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals Mueller said he hopes to bring a spirit of putting the mission and Marines ahead of himself. Prior to taking command of VMAQ-4, Mueller was the executive officer at Marine Tactical Electrical Warfare Squadron 3 at Cherry Point. “I look forward to having an impact on the lives of my Marines, Sailors and their families,” said Mueller. “I plan to continue VMAQ-4’s legacy of providing outstanding electronic warfare services to the (combatant command) and (Marine Air-Ground Task Force) commanders.”

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Commander’s Cup

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HITT

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TRICARE changes

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War Veteran

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Announcements

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Brian Stann brings motivation for Marines PFC. VICTOR A. ARRIAGA MCAS CHERRY POINT

Former Marine and Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete Brian Michael Stann, visited Cherry Point Sept. 4 for the UFC Fitness Event at the Roadhouse hosted by the Air Force Reserve. Stann was invited to Cherry Point to speak about health and fitness due to his background in Marine Corps and his fighting career. As a second lieutenant, Stann was assigned to 2nd Mobile Assault Platoon, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. He earned a Silver Star for his actions in Operation Iragi Freedon in March 2006. He left the Corps as a captain in 2008 and began pursuing a career in mixed martial arts. Two years later, Stann was crowned the World Extreme Cagefighting light heavyweight champion with a 6-0 record. He debuted in in UFC’s octagon in April 2009 and made regular appearances against some of the sport’s most renowned names including Chris Leiben, Chael Sonnen, Michael Bisping and Wanderlei Silva. He announced his retirement from the sport in July. “We chose Cherry Point for the event because of Stann’s previous military experience in the Marine Corps,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Garrett Martin, the event coordinator with Air Force Reserve headquarters. “He’s a natural leader and his background speaks to the Marines.” Stann made it clear his love of the Corps and its Marines remains unchanged. “If I had to choose between my fellow fighters and Marines, I would choose the Marines in a heartbeat,” he said. “One of the things I love about the Marine Corps is that everything we do is as a team.” Stann visitied the Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training Marine Unit Cherry Point where he fielded

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Brian Michael Stann, former Marine and Ultimate Fighting Championship athlete, speaks to students with Center for Naval Aviation and Technical Training on Cherry Point Sept. 4. CNATT held a formation for the students where they asked Stann questions about his Marine Corps experience and his fighting career.

questions from students about his Marine Corps experience and his fighting career. “It was really fun to pick his brain,” said Lance Cpl. Keith J. Dion, a student with CNATT. “I think it’s great that he See UFC page A7

Corporals Course conducts medical evacuation drill

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Marine Air Control Group 28 Corporals Course students transfer an ammunition can-laden litter during a medical evacuation drill here Sept. 5. Beginning Oct. 1, corporals must complete either the nonresident distance education program or resident Corporals Course to be considered for promotion to the rank of sergeant.

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