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VOLUME 73 EDITION 45 KAJAKI SOFLA DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

Operation Eastern Storm Community unites for Veterans Day returns commerce to Kajaki Sofla bazaar

Parade

PFC. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

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ervice members marched with heads held high and marching bands stepped in sync to the beat of drums. Children on floats yelled “thank you,” as they waved flags. Veterans saluted, their feelings of pride growing as the parade passed by, commemorating their service.

More than 2,000 people with various organizations marched to show appreciation and honor to service members and their families during the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday.

Families gathered along the roadside to cheer and watch the floats, which stretched from Coastal Carolina Community College all the way down Western Boulevard, ending near the Brynn Marr Shopping Center. This was the first time the parade was recognized as an official state Veterans Day event by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

It was a chilly morning. Spectators wore sweaters and some wrapped themselves in blankets while they watched the parade, but the cold could not dampen the spirits of those who attended. The 2nd Marine Division Band was the first to energize onlookers with their music while 425 students from seven different local high school marching bands united, playing instruments in harmony and instilling the spirit of a true parade.

“I was very happy with the parade,” said Nicole Blosser, a member of the local community who attended the event with her family. “I think that we’re all in unison when I say that we’re proud of them and what they do.”

Members of the community understand the importance and value of having a close relationship with the military.

“The military is a big part of why our town is here,” added Joseph, Blosser’s husband. “Without the military, Jacksonville might be in some pretty poor shape. Without the military, we wouldn’t have some of the freedoms that we have today. I appreciate everything that the service members do for us. Service members and their families make a lot of sacrifices.”

Guy Hunter, retired chief warrant officer 5, was selected to be the grand marshal in honor of the 20th anniversary of SEE PARADE 9A

CPL. JAMES CLARK

2nd Marine Division (Forward)

Columns of mopeds, caravans of pack animals and an endless stream of trucks, tractors and trailers heralds the return of local residents to the Kajaki Sofla District.

The area was nearly a ghost town when the Marines of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward) and Afghan soldiers inserted during Operation Eastern Storm. In recent days, however, there has been a slow but steady return to normalcy as the insurgent threat in the area has been systematically eliminated.

The goal of this major offensive is to force the Talibanled insurgency in the Upper Sangin Valley region out of Kajaki. Coalition and Afghan National Security Forces pushed north from Sangin along Route 611, clearing insurgents out of the area along the way and securing the road leading to the once-terrorized village. The offensive has allowed local residents to return to their homes and brought commerce back to the local bazaar.

The bazaar, a major hub for the local community, is a clear indicator of the operation’s success thus far. The number of people shopping and selling their wares, the reception Marines and ANSF members receive when they pass through and the number of local residents who hang around when coalition forces are present, serve as indicators of the improved conditions.

With the majority of insurgent forces on the run, having fled since the outset of the operation, the Marines find themselves with a rare opportunity. They currently hold the momentum, and, at the moment, are blessed by a break in the violence. This valuable time is allowing the Afghans to focus on bolstering ties that, with care, can grow into lasting bonds between the local leadership and their representatives in the Afghan government.

“What we have and (the insurgents) don’t is presence,” explained Capt. Paul Tremblay, company commander, Company B, 1st Bn., 6th Marines. “It’ll only be a matter of time before the (local residents) will gain more confidence. Right now, they’re extremely ecstatic that we’re here, but like with anything else, it’ll take a few weeks before we start to see active participation on their part.”

The ultimate goal, explained Tremblay, is to have members of the local populace take charge, to take ownership over their community and no longer live in fear of reprisal from insurgent forces operating in the area.

“We’re trying to identify who those people are, who, for whatever reason, want to be active participants, those who want to be good samaritans,” explained Tremblay.

“Once we identify them, we can bring them into the fold, make them the ad hoc leaders and voices.”

Another goal for coalition forces in the area is to bring the region’s youth into the fold, an often ignored group within the more traditional Muslim culture.

Due to a rising feeling of disempowerment within this group, some young men between 14 and 30 have rallied to the Taliban’s cause. Unlike traditional Muslim society, in which community elders have the voice, the insurgency offers these young men instant gratification through promises of both power and money.

The key, explained Sgt. Chris Gonzalez, the civil affairs team chief in support of Company B, is to find constructive roles for these boys and men within the community in order to foster ties between the younger generation and the Afghan government and, in doing so, take away from the insurgency’s main recruiting base.

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Photos by Pfc. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

(Top) Rolling Thunder Chapter NC-5 cruise in an organized mass during the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday. More than 2,000 people with various organizations marched to show appreciation and honor to service members and their families. (Middle) The 2nd Marine Division Band marches and plays music during the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday. (Above) Girl Scouts with Troop 1547 wave and cheer as they ride their float during the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C. Saturday. The parade started at Coastal Carolina Community College and marched down Western Boulevard, ending near the Brynn Marr Shopping Center.

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2nd MLG moves north, supports ‘Eastern Storm’ 2ND LT. JAMES STENGER 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)

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Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), are pushing north on Route 611, building patrol bases, combat outposts and village stability platforms in support of Task Force Leatherneck and Operation Eastern Storm.

Coalition and Afghan National Security Forces are involved in the major offensive to root out the Taliban-led insurgency in the Upper Sangin Valley region of Kajaki. Their efforts are securing Route 611 from Sangin to Kajaki, allowing safe travel along the route once littered with improvised explosive devices for local residents, Afghan government officials and coalition forces.

“We will run combat logistics patrols on this route in order to resupply the forces (of Task Force Leatherneck),” said Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, commanding officer of CLB-6.

An increased coalition and ANSF presence on the road has already helped to deter the Taliban from inhabiting these key areas of Helmand.

The structures being built along Route 611 benefit coalition forces and ANSF alike. According to Lt. Col. Daniel H. Dubbs, 7th ESB commanding officer, these structures will be a place where Marines and their Afghan counterparts can conduct operational planning and take some needed rest.

“With a constant presence in the (Upper Sangin Valley), Kajaki, and SEE MLG 9A

Photo by Sgt. Justin Shemanski

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), unload supplies at Patrol Base Alcatraz, Helmand province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Eastern Storm, recently.

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Traffic violations aboard Camp Lejeune

MAN ON THE STREET What does being a veteran mean to you?

“Serving and protecting your country, especially during a time of war and standing up for what you believe in.”

Cpl. Michael Hennessy

3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division North Andover, Mass.

“Veterans are the men and women who serve, who have served and will serve in the future.”

Sgt. Grant Garab

1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division Rome, Ga.

“Having the country recognize you for serving in the military.”

This graph represents traffic violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the influence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the week of Oct. 31 through Nov. 4. Traffic violations are defined as: driving while license revoked; speeding in excess of 15 mph or more; traffic crashes; seatbelt, cellular telephone and motorcycle personal protective equipment violations.

Source: Command Inspector General’s Office for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Pfc. Matthew Pender

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“Someone who has (military) experience, whether deployed or no not, and takes pride and ow ownership of the job and (military ( occupational sp specialty) that they do.”

By the Base Safety Office

Safety on Veterans Day Veterans Day weekend is approaching as well as many Marine Corps birthday balls. With these patriotic celebrations in the near future, do not allow yourself or your fellow Marines and sailors to become a statistic. Ensure that Veterans Day remains a day we remember the Marines and sailors that have gone before us, not a day in which you were involved in an incident or received a driving under the influence citation.

As we enjoy our time off and celebrate, we also must take the necessary precautions to ensure we return to work safely. Everyone must ask

themselves what can go wrong and what they can do to prevent it. Honest answers to these questions will help us enjoy the holiday and avoid disaster. Here are some tips: Limit distractions in vehicles while traveling – cell phones (texting) other electronic devices, eating, etc.

Make sure all passengers are buckled up and children are in ageappropriate safety seats.

Plan your trip so that it allows plenty of travel time, that way you can avoid frustration and the impulse to speed.

Drive defensively and exercise caution, especially during inclement weather and reduced daylight.

Don’t drink and drive. Even moderate consumption of wine or beer can impair reaction time and judgment.

Get a designated driver or take a taxi - it is cheaper than the alternative. Use your command’s Arrive Alive program.

Regardless of destination or activity for the upcoming events, ensure safety is forefront in your planning.

Have fun and enjoy your weekend and birthday balls, but do it safely.

Cpl. Lowell Williams

1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regim Regiment, 2nd Marine Division New York

“Having pride in my job and lifestyle as a Marine and in my heritage. Being able to say I serve this country with distinction.

It means a lot to me to be able to say that and it’s something that is a huge part of my family.”

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NOVEMBER 10, 2011

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NAWA DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

Photo by Cpl. Jeff Drew

Sgt. Brian Behan, the platoon sergeant for the Personal Security Detachment with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), provides security during a local shura, recently. The Marines are working closely with local security forces, helping to provide residents with security in the region.

Afghans, Marines talk progress, plan Nawa’s future CPL. JEFF DREW

2nd Marine Division (Forward)

Afghan elders, local residents from the towns of Gawragi and Negari and Marines with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), met recently to discuss issues of security, education and health within the district.

Lines of leather-bound shoes and sandals met ornately made carpets as the men shuffled under a canopy of vines and leaves, eager to speak their minds. The district governor, Haji Abdul Manaf, opened the shura speaking of progress.

“There is a big difference from 10 years ago ‘till now. It’s a lot better,” said Manaf. “A lot of progress has been made. Since the Marine forces have been in Nawa, the security has gotten better and better.

We have seen progress in building schools and clinics and in security, and we are happy the progress has been made.”

A solid foundation of security has opened the door for improvements all over the district. Nawa has an Afghan National Army kandak - 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps led by an experienced

commander, Lt. Col. Gul Ahmad, to oversee security. Afghan Local Police patrolmen walk the streets regularly, providing a feeling of safety for Nawa’s residents.

“Afghan Local Police training is going very well – they can get the job done, and they can easily identify an enemy in the area,” said Manaf. “They work well together with the other security forces, and they are dedicated to bring peace and prosperity to Nawa.”

With security in place, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, aided by coalition forces, has begun making improvements throughout the district.

A new health clinic in Haynak, Nawa District is underway, as well as the construction of a road from Nawa to the city of Lash Kar Gah, opening lines of commerce in the area.

“Nawa is on the cusp of transition,” explained Lt. Col. Tyler Zagurski, the battalion commander for 1st Battalion, 9th Marines.

“We expect soon to hear that Nawa will change to Afghanistan control and that is because of the progress that has been made in governance, security and development. The Afghan army is well trained and getting better every day. The ALP is

Photo by Cpl. Jeff Drew

Gawragi and Negari residents gather at a shura to discuss progress in the district, recently. getting training and is getting better every day. We will continue to work with civil affairs to complete the projects that are so important to Nawa, like schools and clinics. I agree with the officials, the experts and the wise men you’ve heard from, that this is the key to change

and peace within Afghanistan.”

As the Marines begin to take a step back, GIRoAis quickly filling the gap and increasing its capability to provide services and meet the needs of Afghan citizens. Similarly, villagers are learning to trust in their government officials and the

support GIRoA can provide.

“We are looking toward a bright future, and I’m sure we will get there with the help of the coalition forces and the Marine forces,” said Manaf. “We are always looking for better security and more progress.”

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Marines donate hair for cause SGT. AMBER BLANCHARD

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Six Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and amphibious assault ship USS Bataan donated their hair in honor of breast cancer awareness month, recently.

Accumulating 82 inches of hair, the ponytails donated will be sent to Pantene Beautiful Lengths and Locks of Love to be made into wigs for individuals experiencing hair loss from chemotherapy treatments and diseases.

The process was simple. Participants put their hair into a pony tail at about eight to 10 inches, had their hair cut off and then placed the hair in individual plas-

tic bags to be processed.

Each Marine and sailor had a reason to cut their locks for this cause. Petty Officer 2nd Class Charlisa Farmer, assigned to multipurpose assault ship USS Bataan, had her aunt as inspiration for making the cut.

“She had breast cancer and I remember seeing everything she went through in chemotherapy,” said Farmer. “I figured this was a way to give back.”

The purpose of the program is to give individuals battling cancer a chance to feel like themselves again.

“For females in general, hair is important. It makes them feel feminine,” said Farmer. “I’m happy with the turnout. It showed people that it’s ok to donate your hair for a good cause.”

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Retiree Corner

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Shingles: A big concern for the retiree population I want to encourage anyone believing they may have shingles to see a physician for testing and diagnosis. Each year shingles strikes at least 850,000 people in the United States, with most victims over 50 years old. With their immune systems waning, older people are more susceptible and suffer greatly with shingles. In most cases, shingle blisters appear within two to three days of the initial symptoms, usually in a small region of the body.

The affected area is often painful and itchy. This often makes it difficult to dress, bathe and sleep. If it gets in the eye, it can cause chronic irritation and loss of sight. After the blisters heal and turn into scabs, the pain may continue for weeks or months before fading. Shingle symptoms are most often a painful or bruised feeling usually on one side of the face or body. Symptoms are often accompanied with fever, chills, headache, upset stomach, tingling, itching, inflamed or prickly skin, with a red skin rash several days later. In more severe cases, a person will experience a deep, searing, and sometimes stabbing pain, which may occur once or last a long period of time. Diagnosis by an attending physician is normally done by sight of the rash. If there is any question, a lab test taken from the affected site can be used for confirmation. Following a diagnosis, treatment can vary, depending on discomfort and area affected.

Treatment sometimes recommended by physicians are: over the counter analgesics or narcotic pain medication. Sufferers with shingles often alter clothing so the fabric won’t touch the sensitive area. Some have even moved to a warmer area of the country to wear less clothing.

Patients need to watch for the symptoms and seek treatment early. I would encourage any retiree and family member who is above 60 years old who have had a bout with shingles to call the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune Immunization Clinic at 450-4648 and schedule a vaccine appointment for shingles. This is a great vaccine and is a blessing to the retired community.

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Staff Sgt. Christopher Stephens, the Afghan National Security Forces logistics chief with Regional Command Southwest, is one of many service members taking college classes while deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan. “It is a positive way to pass time when not working. I have found that this deployment has seemed shorter because I have been able to keep my mind occupied,� said Stephens, who has been taking online classes through American Military University. For service members interested in taking classes, Camp Leatherneck has an education center, which provides face-to-face classes on the base, as well as standardized testing.

Deployed troops benefit from educational opportunities CPL. KATHERINE KELEHER

Regional Command Southwest

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fter working a 12hour shift, most deployed service members want to kick off their boots, lie down and get some shut eye. After all, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, is not exactly known for its happening night life.

However, since August, a few dozen troops who prefer not to go right to bed after work have found something productive to do with their offduty hours - college classes.

In July, an education center opened at Camp Leatherneck. The center, which consists of four 650square foot tents with eight employees, became the first of its kind in Helmand province.

It started offering three faceto-face college classes through the University of Maryland University College. Since then, the center has completed six classes: Philosophy 101, Geography 101, World History, World Civilization and College Mathematics. In the near future, Central Texas College will also begin offering classes. “Typically UMUC does general education classes,� said Catherine Lovelady, a retired Air Force lieutenant colonel and the base’s education services officer. “Central Texas College will focus on vocational courses such as Criminal Justice, Military Sciences, and potentially Emergency Medical Technician.� “It’s awesome that they offer this opportunity out here,� said Sgt. Justin Bamberger, the motor transport platoon sergeant with Task Force Belleau Wood and a student in four classes offered so far. “I always try

to push my Marines to take advantage of it. They’re offering these classes that you can take on your own time after work, and it helps get you ahead in both the Marine Corps and civilian life.� “It is a positive way to pass time when not working,� added Staff Sgt. Christopher Stephens, the Afghan National Security Forces logistics chief with Regional Command Southwest, who has been taking online college classes throughout his deployment. “I have found that this deployment has seemed shorter because I have been able to keep my mind occupied.�

Both schools’ instructors are understanding of the fact that they are teaching students who are not going to be able to attend because of their operational responsibilities. “They’re very lenient,� explained Bamberger. “They know we can’t hit every single class, so they’ll give you the syllabus and you make the work up as you can. They completely understand the situation.�

The center also offers testing for most standardized tests, including the ACT, SAT and Armed Forces Classification Test. In the near future, the center will also start offering testing for the College Level Examination Program and DANTES Subject Standardized Test.

The CLEP and DSST tests are both standardized tests which, if passed, count as college credits.

The center also offers study guides students can check out to help prepare them for the tests. Once they pass the test, students do not have to worry about taking that class as long as their school accepts the CLEP or DSST test, explained Lovelady. “This is absolutely a good op-

portunity to get closer to a degree,� said Stephens.

Although the Education Center is not able to offer classes at smaller forward operating bases just yet, the employees of the center periodically make time to go to other installations throughout RC(SW) to offer testing. “We’ll go out to places like Camp Dwyer for two or three days,� said Lovelady, who is based out of Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. “Last time we had someone go out there, they gave about 135 tests in that short of a time period.�

For service members who need a place to study, the center also has a learning center tent dedicated to giving students a quiet area where they can sit and study. The tent has 10 computers with commercial internet available, and the education services employees are hoping to receive more computers soon. “We have it so if there is some place like back in their (living quarters) and it’s just too noisy or the internet connection is too slow, we offer them another opportunity,�

Lovelady said.

Those who work at the center work the same hours, if not more, as deployed service members do in order to bring education to the front lines. They work to make sure troops who are deployed do not miss out on opportunities they would have if they were not deployed. “The more educational opportunities the better,� Lovelady explained. “It gets you further along.

You may not leave the Marine Corps with a degree, but you’re going to be further along and not have to spend as much of your G.I. Bill once you get out to finish that degree.�

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KAJAKI SOFLA DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

Service members in Kajaki Sof la begin transition in Operation Eastern Storm CPL. JAMES CLARK

Regimental Combat Team 8

Just weeks after the outset of Operation Eastern Storm, the Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), are turning their attention to strengthening relationships with local leadership in the vicinity in an effort to further eliminate insurgent forces in the area.

The operation is a major offensive to root out the Taliban-led insurgency in the Upper Sangin Valley region of Kajaki. The battalion began in Sangin and pushed north to Kajaki along Route 611, working with Afghan National Security Forces to push the insurgency out of the once-terrorized Kajaki area. The operation is bringing security to the isolated district, making it safe for local residents to return to their homes and allowing muchneeded contract work to continue on the Kajaki Dam, which has the potential to provide a great deal of power for northern Helmand province.

“Future operations planners have been looking at this area for years, mainly because the Kajaki Dam was built by American engineers back in the (1950s),” explained Capt.

Paul Tremblay, company commander, Company B, 1st Bn., 6th Marines. “It’s something we gave to the Afghans that is no longer working, but the timing was never right, until recently. Based on the success in Sangin, mainly from 3rd and 1st battalions, 5th Marine Regiment, the decision was made to capitalize on those successes and surge 1st Bn., 6th Marines up here.”

Landing two platoons on the outskirts of the green zone, a veritable oasis, and pushing one platoon into the heart of the area, the company was able to pull off “a modern day aerial blitzkrieg,” Tremblay explained.

“The scheme of maneuver could not have been executed any more professionally or skillfully by the Marines of (Company B), 1st Bn., 6th Marines,” Tremblay said. “We were able to overwhelm the enemy on multiple fronts in a very nonlinear fashion in a rapid succession he could not cope with. When they got overwhelmed and saw the size we were bringing into the area, the majority of (enemy) commanders fled to the north, leaving their midlevel commanders in place.”

Marines now move through the bazaar outside Patrol Base Pennsylvania, a former narcotics hub in the region, and speak to the area’s residents, who previously feared reprisal from the roughly 300 insurgent fighters who have since fled the area.

With the threat of direct-fire engagements dwindling, the Marines now fight a political battle for local support, in which they contend

with insurgent cells returning to the area.

“What’s critical now is we have this momentum. We have some time to get established into our fixed sites to start a sustainable battle rhythm,” Tremblay explained. “There’s a lull in violence that we can capitalize on, integrating (Afghan National Security Forces) and police forces. Basically, it’s a race how fast we can get Afghan solutions into the area versus how fast Taliban can reintegrate. The reality on the ground is more disrupt, isolate, overwhelm, integrate ANSF, and then transition, and at any point in time, at any day, any hour, we can be at any one of those. The point is to generate a tempo and a presence where we’re able to do all of those things simultaneously.”

The Marines of Company B perform patrols at a ceaseless pace, moving through the bazaar and pushing out to the farthest boundaries of their area of operations.

The goal is to keep a constant presence, and, in doing so, send a message to the local populace that coalition and Afghan forces are the dominant power in the area, not the insurgency.

Switching from a tactical mindset, in which the goal is to insert into an area and directly engage enemy forces, to working with local leadership and building rapport can be a challenge, but it is one the Marines are up to, according to Marines like Lance Cpl. Peter Hulme, a 60 mm mortarman, who serves with second platoon, Company B. “When we first arrived, we were pretty edgy, but since getting here, we’ve found the (local populace) is a lot more accepting,” explained Hulme. “We expected them to be more standoffish than they are.”

Operating in this situation, the Marines and sailors on the ground serve as goodwill ambassadors while still maintaining a tactical mindset.

Though the patrol rotation is grueling, Tremblay speaks with confidence about his junior leaders and their ability not only to keep up the pace, but also to operate independently and with minimal guidance - a necessity in counter-insurgency operations.

“I’m a firm believer in maneuver warfare and a firm believer that as long as Marines understand the intent, they can go out and execute,” said Tremblay. “I have phenomenal squad leaders and unbelievable team leaders.

We are able to generate more momentum because we are able to operate decentralized, because I trust them and they trust me.”

For more information concerning Task Force Leatherneck operations, please contact Task Force Leatherneck public affairs officer Maj. Bradley Gordon at bradley. gordon@afg.usmc.mil.

Photo by Cpl. James Clark

A Marine with second platoon, Company B, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), provides security during a recent patrol through the area. The unit is partnered with Afghan soldiers in Operation Eastern storm to clear the area of insurgents and allow residents to return to their homes. They began in Sangin and moved north along Route 611, clearing insurgents on their way to Kajaki. The unit is now turning its attention to strengthening relationships with local leaders to further eliminate the insurgent threat in the area.

Photo by Cpl. James Clark

A child herds his donkey, laden with supplies, through the area. Marines with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), are working with Afghan soldiers in Operation Eastern Storm to force insurgents out of the area and return security, allowing residents to return to their homes.

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Victory in Nawa

Standing on the cusp of transition CPL. JEFF DREW 2nd Marine Division (Forward)

Editor’s note: This is the first installment in a fourpart series chronicling a trek across Nawa District called the Nawa Victory Walk, a four-day, 30-mile patrol by Marines and Afghan National Army soldiers.

They arrived early by vehicle convoy to the small Afghan National Army outpost named Dangar in the northern part of the district.

Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, stood beside their Afghan counterparts, ready to depart for the four-day trek that lay before them – approximately 30 miles.

The hike would be difficult. Each man carrying more than 60 pounds of body armor, food and water would be tested, both mentally and physically endurance challenged, but if Afghans and Marines have anything in common, it’s their ability to endure.

The walk joined Afghan Lt. Col. Gul Ahmad, commanding officer of 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, and Lt. Col. Tyler Zagurski, commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, in a patrol across the district to speak with local residents and key leaders, assessing problems and celebrating successes along the way.

“The Nawa Victory Walk will show that Nawa is safe and secure,” said Zagurski. “The markets are open and the security forces are welcome to walk and greet people and celebrate Nawa’s progress.”

The Nawa District stands

Photo by Cpl. Jeff Drew

Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Gul Ahmad (third from left), the kandak commander of 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps and Lt. Col. Tyler Zagurski (center), the commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, patrol through the district during the Nawa Victory Walk. The two commanding officers wanted to show local residents the roads and markets were safe and security was strong in the area. right on the cusp of transition, according to Zagurski.

The district is scheduled to be the first area to transition full security responsibility to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in the central Helmand River Valley because of its progress in security, governance and development.

Mine-resistant, ambushprotected vehicles forged ahead of the patrol, offering additional security along the route. With the vehicles on track, the patrol began, footsteps moving from a thick rocky carpet lining the interior of the patrol base to a sparse gravel road. A crisp fall wind blew, providing temporary comfort to the security forces pushing down the road. They reached their

first stop before many could break a sweat.

A lavish Afghan home rose before the combined forces. Inside, lush pillows and intricate carpets lined the floor, yet each decoration paled to the smile stretching across the face of Haji Janan as he welcomed the Afghan soldiers and Marines into his home.

Janan, a local elder in the Haynak area of the district, knows the pain of war. He spoke of his time fighting the Russians during their invasion of Afghanistan and displayed his scars, a constant reminder of his time fighting with the Mujahideen. As he spoke, brightly dressed children ushered in hot chai tea, bowls of mangos and plates of nuts and candy.

Janan passionately described his dislike for the insurgency and explained the difficulties of eradicating poppy growth in the area, which insurgents use to fund their activities. He explained the money made from one acre of poppy is equal to approximately 100 acres of wheat. He suggested the cultivation of cotton, but admitted it is often expensive to grow. He plans to grow wheat and tomatoes this coming season, but to do so, Janan pressed the importance of security for Nawa.

“Security is our first priority,” said Janan. “When the Marines leave, I think it will be fine, because now it’s the locals against the (insurgents) too.”

The officers took their

leave after several cups of tea, but not before Janan could offer a promise.

“I am strong in this friendship. Anything I can do, I will help,” said Janan.

“I can see you are strong in this friendship – this will be an honest friendship.”

“I can always use honest friends,” replied Zagurski.

The Afghan soldiers and Marines pushed on down the road. Flak jackets began to dig into their shoulders and water ceased to quench their thirst, but they defied the heat one step at a time.

Shortly after leaving Janan’s house, the security detachment passed a brightly-colored graveyard. Men, women and children walked along gravel roads and on dirt paths in between the or-

nately decorated graves. Suddenly, a distant blast broke the low hum of English and Pashto conversation.

Someone had detonated an improvised explosive device and sporadic machine-gun fire riddled the air.

Afghan Local Police patrolmen, Afghan National Army soldiers and Marines pushed forward toward the danger, providing a heavilyarmored and confident barricade between the gunfire and the residents ducking for cover. Screams pierced the air, disrupted only by the crackling gunfire as groups of children in search of safety raced past the advancing fighting force.

The ALP ran ahead of the Marines as they moved between mud compounds and crumbling walls. The security forces pushed hundreds of meters out into the more desolate desert area in search of the waning gunfire.

The attack had been brief, the aggressors fleeing the scene before they could be apprehended. The incident highlighted the unique nature of the district. While security forces have driven insurgents away from the more-densely populated areas of Nawa, there are still remote areas of the desert where Afghan forces and Marines are eradicating the dwindling insurgent presence.

Local Afghan security forces began an investigation into the incident and the patrol continued on its journey. The troupe made its second stop at Patrol Base Sphin Ghar shortly after its unexpected detour. Maj. Abdul Latif, commander of the 4th Tolai, similar in size to a Marine company, welcomed them and had a meal SEE TRANSITION 11A

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Governance conference strengthens Marine, civilian partnership LANCE CPL. ALFRED V. LOPEZ Regimental Combat Team 5

Regimental Combat Team 5 hosted civilian and military leaders from each district in southern Helmand province during a quarterly governance conference recently.

The conference provided a forum for civilian and military leaders to discuss the progress and future challenges that remain in Marjah, Nawa, Garmsir and Khan-Neshin districts.

“We want to make sure everyone’s efforts were complementary,” said Brig.

Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, the commanding general of Task Force Leatherneck.

“We designed this conference to establish milestones we think we can achieve in 90-day blocks, so we can come back together and measure our progress.”

The coordination and synchronization of efforts by the civilian-led District Stability Teams and RCT-5 is essential to further development of the Afghan government and security forces.

“We hope to capture some of the key lessons here,” said James Reid, the Regional Platform South West senior representative.

“We try to establish where the key problems are and focus the unity of our efforts.”

The Regional Platform South West and Helmand Provincial Reconstruction Team spearhead the civilian effort for growth and stability in Helmand province.

“We take our responsibility to support the governance teams very seriously,”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez

Regimental Combat Team 5 hosts civilian and military leaders from each district in southern Helmand province during a quarterly governance conference recently. The conference provided a forum for civilian and military leaders to discuss the progress and future challenges that remain in Marjah, Nawa, Garmsir and Khan-Neshin districts. said Col. Roger Turner, RCT-5 commanding officer. “We recognize the importance of reconstruction, governance and economic development.”

“We consider this vital to the overall success of our mission, and we will continue to support these teams for as long as we can,” Turner said.

The dialogue focused on several key objectives, such as establishing governance, growing the Afghan people’s trust in the ability of local military and creating a stable and sustainable economy.

“This is pulling together the civilian and military team at the lower level, to make sure we’re doing our

job and providing the resources,” said Craparotta.

At the conclusion of the conference, the assembly set down new milestones for the next quarter.

“We look at these opportunities and we see that they involve a genuine transition and hand-over to the Afghan people,” said Reid.

“I think it’s really valuable to sit down and talk about the future as we draw down, and look at what the most useful things are that we can hand over to the people.

“I see it as a real opportunity and real indication of (progress) moving forward,” Reid said.

Editor’s note: RCT-5 is assigned to 2nd Marine

Division (Forward), which heads Task Force Leatherneck. The task force serves as the ground combat element of Regional Command (Southwest) and works in partnership with the Afghan National Security Forces and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations. The unit is dedicated to securing the Afghan people, defeating insurgent forces and enabling ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel Kujanpaa

Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta (left), Task Force Leatherneck, Leatherneck commanding general, listens to Col. Roger Turner, Regimental Combat Team 5 commanding officer, before a governance conference, recently.

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Installations command’s new emblem reveals unique heritage CPL. JONATHAN G. WRIGHT

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Marine Corps Installations East, West and Pacific now fall under the newly-instituted Marine Corps Installations Command, located at the Installations and Logistics Department of Headquarters Marine Corps. The regional commands now answer to one head authority responsible for all installations with the intent of streamlining the regions’ overall support at the Marine Corps mission.

Among the multitude of changes implemented in the MCIEAST, MCIWEST and MCIPAC restructuring, one such alteration is that of the various commands’ representing emblems. However, acquiring new seals for the regions take more than adding an extra letter in the design; each minute part of a seal represents something about its respective command.

“Seals have to meet certain requirements including size, measurement and color for every single seal that's produced,” said Capt. Kendra Hardesty, media officer with the Division of Public Affairs, HQMC. “The difference between heraldry (seals) and a logo essentially boils down to standardization and quality control. The elements of heraldry include research, design, development, standardization, quality control and other services which are fundamental to the creation and custody of official heraldic items.”

To safeguard against the misuse of heraldic seals for other than their intended purposes, the designs are built from the ground up, utilizing symbols and colors relevant to the command it is made for.

“Heraldry came about in the 11th and 12th centuries because armor covered soldiers' faces and it was difficult to identify them,” said Hardesty. “Without being able to see one another well enough to tell friend from foe, allies and enemies alike agreed that a system of identification was necessary in order to be effective in combat.”

This tradition was abandoned when the founding fathers of the United States banished the honors, titles and privileges of England. However, in 1918, then-President Woodrow Wilson tasked the War Department with instituting an organization that was responsible for designing the military’s various insignias and seals to combat the wide range of elaborate symbols being used. From that, the Institute of Heraldry aboard Fort Belvoir, Va., was established, providing heraldic seal support to the United States military.

“We design seals for all branches of the Department of Defense as well as all civilian agencies within the federal government,” said Charles Mugno, director of the IOH. “We study the commands we are designing seals for and include symbolism relevant to that command’s history and mission.”

The new MCICOM and its three regional commands’ seals are radically different from their former ones. Originally, MCIEAST’s seal solely featured the Marine Corps emblem and the five states with bases it presided over. The seal now features more Marine Corps themes as well as representations of the original U.S. territories.

The noncommissioned officer and mameluke swords are crossed behind a red shield divided into four sections, each region’s seal containing one of those sections colored blue, signifying the command’s area. Above the shield, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor sits atop a turned scarlet and gold rope. A wheel with 13 spokes outlined with 13 gold stars represent the unique insignia worn by Marines assigned to the Quartermaster General of the Marine Corps KAJAKI FROM 1A “You have three types of Taliban fighters: the foreigners who come over here solely to fight us, the diehard believers who are from the area, and finally the majority of their fighters who join mainly due to economic opportunities,” said Gonzalez.

The Marines are working to support the Afghanistan government’s efforts in the region to provide jobs and establish long-term institutions to train and educate individuals who can then better their communities. However, the district must be at the right stage before trade and vocational schools can be established, according to Gonzalez.

“We have to set the building blocks so they can continue when we’re gone,” Gonzalez explained.

“To do that we need Afghan counterparts.”

For more information concerning Task Force Leatherneck operations, please contact Task Force Leatherneck public affairs officer Maj. Bradley Gordon at bradley.gordon@afg.usmc.mil.

MLG FROM 1A along Route 611, coalition forces have the ability to maintain overwatch of critical infrastructure, interact with (local Afghans) and elders, and provide the civilian population with security,” said Dubbs.

Village stability platforms are specifically designed to protect local populations from dangerous insurgent activity and host key leader engagements where village elders and senior coalition leaders meet to ensure village needs are being met.

“Freedom of movement for the Afghan people will mean greater access to commerce and trade, which are critical to development and stability,” said Rizzo.

Combat logistics patrols have already experienced a great change in the way (local residents) react to us, (like) people waving and children giving thumbs-up,” he concluded.

PARADE FROM 1A Operation Desert Storm. He was a prisoner of war during the Gulf War. While conducting a reconnaissance flight to direct air strikes at Iraqi artillery positions, Hunter’s aircraft was shot down by a missile. Hunter was knocked unconscious from the explosion luckily the Marine on board with him managed to eject them both before the plane crashed, barely escaping death. Their situation worsened when an Iraqi infantry division captured them and for the next month and a half they were interrogated and tortured.

“After the crash, the first thing I said when I came to was ‘this is not good,’” said Hunter. “It was quite an experience and I don’t have any regrets. I’m proud to have served my country.”

This is one of many stories written in history about the hardship service members endure and the sacrifices they make for their country. To honor military members, communities throughout the nation continue to hold parades to thank and support the men and women who protect our country.

“I think that it’s a very important celebration for the (service members) who have fought, defended and died for our country,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua M. Phillips, a corpsman with Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

prior to World War II, the specific number of the two represent the early 13 colonies.

“Heraldic seals of today carry ancient battlefield traditions and meanings for the organizations they stand for,” said Mugno.

“It is a well-established art form that, if devoid of the organization’s name, the seal could be researched to reveal the command it represents.”

There are distinctive differences between the regional command emblems as well. Besides the obvious name chance at the bottom, MCIEAST and MCIWEST have the right and left sections of the shield shaded blue respectively. MCIPAC’s emblem features water at the bottom of the shield.

As MCICOM assumes its unique place in the Marine Corps, emblazoned on each command’s pedestal rests a seal representing not only each regions’ support to the Marine Corps mission, but a thread of history that bolsters the Corps spirit.

“Seals allow for members to feel a sense of esprit and camaraderie for an organization, from the top officer to the new (privates first class),” said Mugno.

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Photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Miller

The Nawa District Headquarters Precinct Afghan Uniformed Police pose for a group photo minutes after successfully conducting their first major independent operation, recently. The operation, a raid on a suspected improvised explosive device production facility in the Shorshorak region of southern Helmand province, was completely Afghan led with the only Marine involvement coming in the form of close-air support.

Nawa Afghan Uniformed Police conduct independent operation, rid insurgents STAFF SGT. ANDREW MILLER Regimental Combat Team 5

Afghan Uniformed Police from the Nawa District Headquarters Precinct successfully conducted their first major independent operation, recently.

The operation, which took place in the Shorshorak region of southern Helmand province, was completely Afghan led with the only involvement by Ma-

rine forces coming in the form of close-air support.

According to 1st Lt. Michael Haft, weapons platoon commander, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), the AUP precinct received intelligence indicating there was an improvised explosive device factory operating in Shorshorak.

The AUP conducted an early morning insert into Shorshorak, recently. The all-Afghan security force

began their raid of the suspected IED production facility in the early morning hours.

After a thorough search of the compound, the AUP force found fully assembled IEDs, pressure plates, a large trunk containing homemade explosive components, and confiscated one truck and two motorcycles.

After a few hours of further investigation of the compound and individuals detained during the raid,

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the AUP came under heavy small-arms fire. They called in more than 60 officers, requesting as much support as the nearby precincts could offer. “Even though they called for close-air support, they really didn’t need it that much,� Haft said. “The AUP did all the fighting.

The aircraft only gave them breathing room a couple times, but they never fired a shot.�

The operation and ensuing firefight ended after nearly two and a half hours of intense fighting, resulting in eight dead insurgents, 12 more wounded and approximately 66 detainees.

Chief of the Nawa AUP, Haji Ahmed Shah, said this

was a big success for the AUP in the district. With similar operations in the future, it is unlikely that the enemy will stand up and fight. “This has never happened before for us,� Shah said. “Now, maybe the people here will think we are ready and can do this kind of operation by ourselves.�

An IED attack had taken place at a local bazaar only two days prior to the AUP raid on the Shorshorak compound. “The enemy thinks they can come in here as close as they want, but after today, we have shown them that they can not, and they can not do this forever,� he said. “So we went out there, they

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The enemy will not be able to come around here with that kind of operation in Nawa.�

Even after executing a raid that yielded such positive results, Shah said that this type operation is not the preferred method of rooting out insurgents in this area. “My message is for all the people of Nawa, even the enemy, they can come and live in peace. Our door is open to live in peace,� he said. “Let’s stop the fighting, destroying each other and killing each other. To resolve our problems we need to sit and talk to bring peace to Afghanistan.�

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Afghan police commander held Afghan Local Police captive, returns to fight insurgents certification marks SGT. EARNEST J. BARNES

2nd Marine Division (Forward)

In the late 1990s, when the Taliban seized Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul, the country was plagued with territorial and religious micro wars. The nationalists of Afghanistan, led by General Ahmad Shah Massoud, stood up against their extremist opposition to take back their country. One native of Baghlan province fought alongside his countrymen and was captured, but unlike most who fell into the hands of the Taliban, he lived to tell the story.

Second Lt. Gul Alam, now a commander in the Afghan National Civil Order Police, was one of the Mujahidin, or freedom fighters, under Massoud, who was famed for his leadership during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s. Alam took up arms at 25 years old when floods of insurgent forces poured into his homeland.

Alam moved with other Mujahidin fighters from Baghlan over the range of snow-peaked mountains to the southeast, to Panjshir province, which was the headquarters and stronghold of the Mujahidin. He and the men with him were holding a forward position to combat the Taliban forces that were quickly spreading throughout the country.

Alam’s commander ordered for him and his men to fall back into a location where they could meet with other fighters to plan for the next enemy’s offensive – a message Alam never received because the batteries in his radio had died.

“Twelve thousand Taliban fighters attacked Panjshir,” said Alam.

Alam and his fellow Mujahidin fighters were besieged by insurgents while holding their position. Alam and the men with him left their position once surrounded and were able to evade their enemy, making their way to meet with their fellow fighters.

“We went into the mountains and hid our weapons and went to a bazaar in the valley,” said Alam. “The Taliban came to the bazaar and told the people their commander is a big Mullah and wanted to meet with them in a building close-by.”

The Mullah did not show when the people came for the meeting, and the crowd of villagers found themselves quickly surrounded by insurgents and arrested.

“In the Koran, it says if a man has one gray hair he should be respected because he is wise,” said Alam. “They were beating the elders with rifles and hitting them with cords. The Taliban only have an idea of Islam, but they are not Muslim people.”

Alam said he was one of 100 men from his village taken captive, but the insurgents let the women

and children go free. All the prisoners were tortured and beaten for information.

“They would hit me on the bottom of my feet. I counted. They hit me 70, maybe 80 times, and I closed my eyes,” Alam explained.

“I thought they stopped and they were trying to scare me with bigger cables. I opened my eyes, and they were still hitting me, but I could not feel my feet anymore.”

Alam said the insurgents would ask him questions like, “Why are you fighting against us? Why are you fighting with the Mujahidin?”

He said he was beaten more than the other prisoners, because he would resist and refuse to answer their questions.

“They hit me a lot compared to other people because when they asked me why I was working for Mujahidin or Massoud. I tell them, ‘I am not working with Massoud. I am just a shop keeper,’” said Alam.

“Then I told them, ‘You guys are coming from Pakistan to Afghanistan, I have to defend my province and my country.’

“They beat me even more. The Taliban were like animals - they were not like humans,” said Alam as he recalled his treatment. “Death was certain.”

The treatment of Alam and the other prisoners did not stop with the daily beatings and torture. He said the insurgents did not care if he lived or died, but would allow their families to purchase food and water for them, in hopes their imprisoned loved ones would survive the ordeal.

The prisoners were moved several times throughout their captivity, but they were finally placed in Kandahar province. The insurgents eventually began to negotiate with the families for release in exchange for ransom.

“My family would come every three to six months and give the Taliban money. They gave (the Taliban) 12 million Afghani,” said Alam, noting he was not released after several payments. “They again paid 11 million Afghani. Then I was released.”

All of the families from Alam’s village followed suit and also paid the 23 million Afghani in ransom, which equated to more than $4,000 in 1997, while the average Afghan family earns only $450 a year. The family members sold their land and livestock to pay off the captors. Alam returned home after 21 months in captivity, only after his family sold off nearly everything they owned.

“They did not think they would ever see me again,” said Alam.

“When I came back, no one believed it was me.”

Alam continued to fight against

TRANSITION FROM 7A prepared for the visiting patrol. Rice, various meats, spiced vegetables, and beans filled their plates while the officers discussed security in the area.

Filled and refreshed, the commanders and their security detail continued on – the setting sun presenting a deadline for the day’s movement. They passed canals and farmers working in their cornfields. When they rounded their final turn for the day, a white guard post peaked the horizon, offering solace for the weary group.

In total, the service members hiked more than 14 kilometers before 5 p.m. The Marines stripped their body armor once inside the protective walls of precinct Loy Kolay, an ANA security outpost. Soaked in sweat, they broke out a volleyball and played a game before calling it a night, knowing full-well they had a 12 kilometer hike the following day. What adventures the next day would hold – only time would tell.

the Taliban after his release. When the Taliban government was ousted by coalition forces in 2001, Alam secured a job under the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan with the Ministry of Defense, but the new Afghan government wanted someone with more education in his position than what he had.

Alam still wanted to serve his country and fight against what was left of the insurgency. It was at this point he made the decision to join the Afghan National Civil Order Police. He said he is very proud to work as a commander because ANCOP is a special unit of the Afghan police.

He worked his way up through the ranks and was selected for his current assignment as a commander. Alam commands a company of patrolmen in the Marjah area. His patrolmen stand post in the greater Marjah area to ensure the security of the city’s residents.

“I’m trying to do good work for my country, and I believe we should help the poor people and those who have been in war,” said Alam. “We are here to help them.”

Alam meets with local government officials and addresses any concerns they may have while creating ways to improve security. He also regularly visits his patrolmen at their various posts around the city.

“He always goes out to the positions checking on his men, making sure they have what they need,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Morris, a platoon sergeant with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.

Morris often works with Alam as a liaison and teaches Alam’s men how to properly coordinate with their battalion, track logistics and disperse gear, according to their personnel rosters. Morris said he sees the impact Alam makes in the community and the people of Marjah respect him.

‘The fact that he had to go through 21 months of capture and whatever type of abuse and torture, come out, and still be willing to go up against insurgents again when it is possible to be held captive again is pretty impressive,” said Morris. “A guy that’s got that kind of dedication to his country and the people, to me, is held in the highest regard.”

Alam said he likes working in ANCOP because he has the opportunity to travel throughout Afghanistan. He plans to continue serving his country and is more than willing to take on any enemy who dares show his face.

“I heard the Taliban wanted to come back to Afghanistan, and they want to make peace, but I do not believe them,” said Alam. “It is unacceptable for them to come back to our country. If I have a moment left in my life, I will fight them.”

progress in Nawa security environment STAFF SGT. ANDREW MILLER Regimental Combat Team 5

The Nawa branch of the Afghan Local Police was recognized as an official organization of the Afghan Ministry of Interior during a shura held recently.

With the certification, this local police force, District Governor Abdul Manaf saw the people of Nawa take another step toward the peace and stability he has been searching for since taking office two years ago.

An increased security presence by the Nawa ALP should translate into less freedom of movement for insurgents and more peace of mind for residents of the district.

Nawa has a population of almost 185,000 and is bordered by Lashkar Gah to the north, Garmsir to the south, Marjah to the west, and Registan to the east. It has flat, agricultural lands and the tribes here typically live in peace.

Due to its size and location, Nawa District has been pivotal in the fight against the insurgency and is often seen as the model in southern Helmand. Afghan security forces and district government officials are consistently taking the lead in security and development operations ahead of the anticipated transition with coalition forces.

“The Nawa people have given up farming poppy in the past two years voluntarily, education and security are established and moving forward, and our schools are in session,” Manaf said. “Now our people have decided to take part in securing our local areas and have registered for the ALP in order to serve our communities and our country.”

With the addition of the ALP to this area, the security gains of the past few years can be maintained and improved.

“Our ALP is ready to serve and protect our local communities, schools, clinics and roads,” said the governor.

General Mohammad Hakim Angar, Helmand provincial chief of police, said that at this point, the security improvements in Nawa have left the enemy unwilling to fight Afghan forces face-to-face. He emphasized that an increased security presence in the district will lead to further developments in education and other essential infrastructure.

Simon Gass, NATO senior civilian representative, said coalition forces will continue their work the Afghan government and security forces to train and equip local police forces, like the ones certified in southern Helmand. The partnered effort will not end after these units are established, as coalitions will continue to advise and mentor local police forces.

“The ALP is a very important piece because this means that local people are providing security within their own communities,” Gass said.

Haji Mullah Amir Mohammad Akhundzadah, the deputy minister of Borders and Tribal Affairs, echoed the importance of local residents taking responsibility for the security of their own communities.

“As you know, the Taliban, Al Qaeda and their friends don’t want us to have peace and stability in our country… they have no mercy or loving peace. Let’s pick these young men from your villages who are not drug addicts, and who are willing to serve in the ALP and protect your homes,” he said. “This is a great chance for us. We can finally have our own identity, our own national flag.”

The Nawa ALP, and other security forces like it throughout Helmand province, is a direct result of the joint effort by the Afghan government and coalition forces to build the capability and capacity of Afghan security forces.

Nawa’s future has only become brighter with the validation of its own local police force. Combined with other developments in security and governance, the district is becoming a model for the rest of Helmand province.

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PEOPLES’ MARATHON Runners endure Marine Corps Marathon Forward in Helmand province CPL. BRYAN NYGAARD

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The sound of a 105mm howitzer thundered through the morning air on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province as more than 300 coalition service members began the Marine Corps Marathon Forward, recently.

This year marks the third time the “Peoples’ Marathon” has been held at Camp Leatherneck.

While the more than 30,000 participants in the main race in Washington, D.C. got to enjoy running on paved roads and seeing the numerous memorials and monuments scattered throughout the nation’s Capitol, service members at Leatherneck were provided with a radically different backdrop while enduring the 26.2-mile event.

Participants ran five dusty laps on roads along the perimeter of the base, which were often crowded with armored vehicles either going to or returning from supporting combat operations. Machine gun fire was frequently heard on the course as service members conducted in-theater training.

Aid stations were scattered along the course where Marines handed out water, snacks and energy gels while encouraging the runners.

A service member hydrates during the Marine Corps Marathon Forward aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, recently.

More than 300 coalition service members participated in the 26.2mile marathon, which has been held annually aboard Leatherneck since 2009. The race is a satellite edition of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., one of the most popular marathons in the U.S.

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1st Lt. Andrew Lee, an assistant data officer with Regional Command Southwest, completes the Marine Corps Marathon Forward aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently. Lee served as the race director for the event. More than 300 coalition service members participated in the 26.2mile marathon, which has been held annually aboard Leatherneck since 2009. The race is a satellite edition of the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., one of the most popular marathons in the U.S.

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(Above) (From left), British Capt. Frazer Alexander, a vehicle maintenance officer with The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, winner of the Marine Corps Marathon, U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Andrew Lee, an assistant data officer with Regional Command Southwest, and Estonian Army Capt. Andre Silver, a communications officer with RC(SW), celebrate finishing the Marine Corps Marathon aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, recently.

Alexander placed first, Lee second and Silver third in the race. (Left) Participants await the start of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently.

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Ping Pong tournament raises funds for USO PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA

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The room was filled with the taps of ping pong balls bouncing across the tables. Their speed increased and the rhythmic staccato lingered after a ball was returned with a swift, solid knock.

In the gymnasium of the USO of North Carolina-Jacksonville, a group of table tennis enthusiasts gathered to celebrate the 70th anniversary with a tournament.

The event, organized

by Barb and Rob Sanchez, included participants of all ages and skill levels. The sole purpose was to foster a competitive environment and, more importantly, to raise money for the USO. “Not only did we get to have fun ourselves, but we got to contribute to the USO’s anniversary,” said Aston Miller, a retired Marine who participated in the tournament. “It was beneficial for both of us.”

In a round robin-style tournament, eight tables and 13 participants were divided into intermediate and advanced categories.

Participants competed against every member of their division and whoever won two out of three games won the round.

Daniel Leung, a local business owner, thrashed the competition.

Using skills he gained from childhood, he was able to defeat all other advanced players. At the end he won the advanced division and walked away

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Two members of the Camp Lejeune Ping Pong team battle at the 4th annual table tennis tournament at the USO, Nov. 6. The tournament was held as a fundraiser to celebrate the USO of Jacksonville’s 70th anniversary. with a large trophy.

Though unbeknownst to his competition about his lifelong passion in the sport, he remained humble and welcomed anyone who challenged him.

“I just got lucky,” said Leung. “It’s all good fun. I’m always looking to get better, so I’ll play anyone.”

Leung urges others to come out to the club meetings so he can play them.

“There’s a lot of talent on base,” said Leung between rounds at the tournament. “Everyone should come out and support the USO because

it’s for a great cause.”

George Miller, a retired Marine, won the intermediate tournament.

People came to play the game for many reasons. Mike Morley, who won second place in the advanced division of the tournament, suffers from a traumatic brain injury he sustained in 2004. Morley said that table tennis helped him on the road to recovery.

“It’s fun, and it’s creative,” said Morley.

“There is a table tennis player in everybody. Your imagination gets captured by what you can do with the ball.”

The Camp Lejeune

Ping Pong Club is sanctioned by the United States Table Tennis Association and is in the process of planning a sanctioned tournament for early next year.

The club meets twice a month for meetings. The Camp Lejeune Ping Pong Club is a nonprofit entity and all money raised in tournaments or by members goes to the USO or helps to maintain club equipment.

For more information visit http://www. meetup.com/CampLejuene-Ping-PongClub/events/33135132 or call 389-4581.

MARATHON FROM 1B As participants passed the lap start checkpoint, they were given one of four colored bracelets to help them remember how far they had gone. The bracelets were donated by the LiveStrong Foundation, the American Red Cross, the Semper Fi Fund and the Wounded Warrior Project.

The first runner to step across the finish line was U.K. Army Capt. Frazer Alexander, a vehicle maintenance officer with 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards of The Royal Armoured Corps.

Alexander finished the race with a time of two hours and 49 minutes.

“I’m very happy with the results, albeit it’s slightly slower than my (personal best), but it’s a good test marathon,” said Alexander.

In order to prepare himself for his seventh marathon, Alexander stuck to a strict and demanding training regimen.

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said Alexander. “I’ll train for a marathon during the year and for this marathon for the last seven to eight weeks.”

During those weeks of training, Alexander would rise at 5:30 in the morning, run for an hour and go to work. As soon as the workday was over, he would run some more.

Each week consisted of at least 50 to 75 miles of running.

“It’s something I’m very good at doing,” said Alexander. “It brings a lot of people together. It’s also a goal I’ve worked toward and I can better myself throughout it.

It’s also the other things that it brings with it: the runner’s high, the camaraderie and that sense of achievement.

“We’re all here for one goal and the guys out there encourage you and do the old Marine Corps ‘ooh-rah!’ It’s really good to hear that and you put your thumb out to them and wish them luck as well.”

First Lt. Angelica

Valdez, an air officer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, was the first female and fourth overall participant to finish the race.

She finished her third marathon with a time of 3 hours and 15 minutes.

“My legs feel like jello and my feet are numb and my head is floating a bit,” said Valdez.

For the next several hours, service members trickled past the finish line where they were given a medal for completing the marathon.

Many of the runners fought through the last few miles, hobbling across the line with salt streaks from dried up sweat covering their faces and staining their clothes.

Several worn out runners were carried to a nearby tent where medical personnel treated injuries they sustained during the grueling 26.2-mile run.

Many of the participants ran with a goal in mind. Some just ran to achieve something significant while they

were deployed.

For Gunnery Sgt. Jaren R. Wright, the land acquisitions chief for Regional Command Southwest, it was not exactly a choice of running or not running the marathon – a friend signed him up for the marathon without bothering to ask how he felt about it. “(I) never thought about running a marathon out here,” said Wright. “(I) never even thought about running one (stateside). This is the first marathon ever and maybe the last. It’s something I can say that I’ve done that a lot of people haven’t.”

Although he did not choose to run the marathon, he did choose to finish it.

“After about mile 20, that’s when you got to push yourself to keep going,” said Wright. “I did it for all the fallen heroes. Every time that I wanted to quit, I thought about someone that we lost - it kept me going.”

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Sandy Paws Fun Run Dec. 3, 11:15 a.m.

Join other pooches and their owners for a one-mile fun run and walk at Onslow Beach Officer’s Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This event is open to all authorized Department of Defense identification card holders and their guests. All dogs must be kept on a leash and have up-to-date vaccinations before they can participate. All dogs who arrive in costume will be registered for a gift basket giveaway. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/ beach/OB_Sandy%20Paws%20Fun%20 Run_8.5x11.pdf.

Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission Hall of Fame nominations Dec. 15 The Jacksonville-Onslow Sports Commission is accepting nominations for the Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2012. All nominees must have a minimum of two years of athletic achievement while residing in Onslow County, attended at least two years of high school in Onslow County, or been stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune or a surrounding installation at the time of their achievement. The deadline for submission is Dec. 15. For more guidelines or to nominate somebody for the hall of fame, visit www. jacksonvilleonslowsports.org.

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Cross County Craze berger, in an e-mail to her colleagues at LHS following the regional meet. “The last After a good run, the time the girls cross country Lejeune High School cross team won regionals was country season has come 1997.” to an end. But, not before With their invitation both the men’s and women’s to the state championship teams earned their tickets to firmly in their grasps, Knapthe state meet, Saturday. penberger and her assistant Their invitation to the coach, Linda Taffi, drove state meet came after the both the men’s and women’s committed group of high teams to Kernersville for school runners ranked high their final meet of the at the 1A East Regional season. The trip was a big Championship meet at undertaking, as it required Camp Seagull in Pamlico an overnight stay.

County, Oct. 29.

“It’s an honor to be able The LHS men’s team to compete at the state ranked third at the regional level,” said Knappenberger. meet and the LHS women’s “This is the first time under team sprinted toward first, my coaching that both the with more than 10 points men’s and women’s teams separating them from the have qualified for states.” second place team.

The opportunity to “After 15 years, the attend the state meet was girls are number one in the not something that just fell eastern region,” boasted from the sky into the laps head coach Beth Knappenof the LHS team. Their quest que est tto be the best they could be began the ey ccoul earlier in the much m h ea season, when each seeaso on, w individual in ndiv vidu team member mem m mber sat down analyze and tto an rrefle reflect on their goals for the ggoal season. sseas Usin U Using the P.U.P.S. method, P.U U.P.S S. m whic ch iis pa which part of Lejeunee H High School’s accreditation ac ccredita proc p cess runners process, an naly analyzed information to help matio m fo orm goals for form th heir upcoming their sseason. easo Knappe penberger kept their analyses Courtesy Photo on file Josh Davis, a runner on the Devil Pups to help cross country team, shaved six seconds them off his personal best time during the state monichampionships, Saturday. tor their JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

personal progress.

“Each runner documented and reflected on the personal goals they wanted to meet during the season,” said Knappenberger. “We met our team goal by advancing to states and many of my runners met their personal goals by setting their personal best times at the state championships.”

Among runners who beat their personal best runtimes during the state championships, were Amber Dial, who finished the state run with a time of 29 minutes and 48 seconds, shaving 33 seconds off of her previous personal best, and Cody Carter, who completed the state championship run after 20 minutes and 52 seconds, cutting down his personal best time by more than a minute.

Josh Davis, who ran the entire state course in 17 minutes and 46 seconds, surprised his coaches by beating his personal best by six seconds, a huge feat for somebody who already runs at a highly-competitive level.

“For (Josh), it’s a huge deal that he beat his personal best,” explained Knappenberger. “At regionals, he placed second out of all the boys, which is great. To see him overcome his time and reach a new personal best at his level of competition - it’s just phenomenal.”

The boys cross country team finished with a total team score of one hour, 40 minutes and 12 seconds.

The girls cross country team completed the state championship with a total time of one hour, 59 minutes and six seconds.

“The level of competition at states is so humbling.

The competition is tough, but all of our athletes went

LHS team hits stride at state championship

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The Lejeune High School Devil Pups cross country team gathers for a group photo after competing at the 1A East Regional Championship at Camp Seagull, recently. The women’s cross country team ranked first at the regional championships and the men’s team ranked third. Both teams received invitations to the state championship, which took place Saturday. into the race with their minds in the right place.

They left everything on the field and gave it all they had all the way to the shoot,” said Knappenberger. “As a coach, to see runners progress and find their confidence is a great thing.

It’s not about seeing them finish – it’s about watching individual achievements.”

The skill and the speed of the Devil Pups cross country teams is not the only thing that carried them to the state championships, though. Great athletes need the wisdom of great coaches and a strong team of supporters behind them.

Knappenberger, while humble about her own coaching skills, is quick to point out that her assistant coach, Taffi, has been an instrumental part of the pulling their team together.

“Without (Taffi), the Devil Pup cross country

team would not be successful,” said Knappenberger.

“We also have excellent parental support. They support us in so many ways.

They do team dinners, provide snacks, water and Gatorade, and represent our kids at meets. When you include everything else they do, they are remarkable.”

In the eyes of an outsider, the Devil Pups cross country team resembles a family. Walking down the hallway, Knappenberger and Taffi’s athletes wave and speak to their head coach as she passes. In turn, Knappenberger cheerfully asks how their day is going and reminds them that they did a great job at their state meet.

“The reason those kids are doing so well is because your cross country team is more like a little family,” wrote Frances Rodriquez in an e-mail to Knappenberger

and Taffi. “You have done an awesome job and the kids feel that love and are excited to run.”

To add to the list of accomplishments of the Devil Pups cross country team, Knappenberger was recently selected as the Coastal Conference Coach of the Year for the second year in a row.

“I was chosen because of my runners’ achievements during this season,” explained Knappenberger.

“It has been a great season with a team that has really become a true team.”

As the Devil Pups cross country season comes to a close, all of the athletes on both the men’s and the women’s teams walk down the hallways of their school with their heads held high, knowing that the combined power of dedication, determination and support are the keys to learning to be the best they can be.

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Run for a Reason race winner presents check to Fisher House of Camp Lejeune JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

Every event has a purpose. Every run has a reason. Whether that reason is to raise money to eradicate a disease or show support for those who need it, each and every race takes place with a specific goal to be met.

Likewise, every runner runs for a cause. Regardless of how fast or slow, every participant in a race is taking part because they have something they want to accomplish.

For Tim Dahms, the race was the Run for a Reason 5K and the goal was to raise money for the Fisher House of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

The Run for a Reason 5K took place at Jacksonville Commons Middle School, Saturday.

The run donated all of its proceeds to local charities and deserving nonprofit organizations.

Among those deserving beneficiaries was the Fisher House of MCB Camp Lejeune, which received a check in the name of the first place runner for $5,000.

After reading about the Run for a Reason 5K, Dahms decided that if he was going to run, he might as well have a reason behind it. Working on MCB Camp Lejeune near the Naval Hospital and understanding the importance of The Fisher House, Dahms set out to run the 5K with the hopes of winning the prize for the Fisher House.

With a race time of 16 minutes and 45 seconds, Dahms beat the second place runner to the finish line by more than two

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Tim Dahms (center, left) and Josie Callahan (far left) accept the grand prize check for $5,000 for the Fisher House of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune following the conclusion of the Run for a Reason 5K at Jacksonville Commons Middle School, Saturday. minutes, according to the recorded race times.

“I work near the Fisher House and I know that the money will go to good use,” said Dahms. “My goal for the day was just to run and support a good cause.”

As the race began, Dahms stayed in the front of the pack, trailing just a few yards behind the cyclist who was leading the race.

A cross-country runner through high school and college, Dahms was aware of what it would take to push through the cold weather to reach his goal.

Josie Callahan, the

manager of the Fisher House of MCB Camp Lejeune, was pleased to see the positive response from Dahms and the rest of the participants who showed up to the Run for a Reason 5K. The $5,000 check donated by American Homesmith Builders was presented to Dahms, who, in turn, presented it to Callahan, following the conclusion of the race.

“The Fisher House and our goals really resonate within military communities,” said Callahan. “It’s nice to see people taking notice and

wanting to help those who have given so much to their country.”

The check, which was written in Dahms’ name, will be used to further the overall operation of the Fisher House, which hosts families visiting the MCB Camp Lejeune area while their service member receives medical attention.

“We’re slightly different from other long-term stay homes in that we are on a military base and we focus on active duty and retired service members,” explained Callahan.

“Being in a community like Jacksonville changes

the dynamic of the house and I think it really hits home with a lot of people.

They can see firsthand how important the Fisher House and its operations are to the military community, especially to our injured Marines and their families.”

Dahms, who works close to the Naval Hospital aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, said that the Fisher House is an organization he could easily support.

“I’m fairly new to the area and this is my first run since I’ve been here,” explained Dahms. “But,

I am familiar with the wounded warriors and the other aspects of (Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune), so I decided I would take part in this.”

Race director Alexis Pierson’s favorite part of the morning was the awards ceremony, when she watched the $5,000 check exchanged hands.

“The highlight of the day was seeing American Homesmith Builders hand over the check in the name of Mr. Dahms,” said Pierson. “He looked so nervous, but proud too.”

As she worked to total up scores at the end of the race, Pierson was still surprised to see how quickly Dahms completed the course. As the first place overall winner, Dahms not only received the check to present to the Fisher House, but also a gift card for a massage.

“You came in so fast,” said Pierson as she addressed Dahms during the awards ceremony. “You worked hard for this and you deserve it. We’re glad you came out today.”

The small gesture was just an added bonus to Dahms, who humbly explained for the second time Saturday morning, that he really wasn’t in the race for any reason other than to help something he believed in and to enjoy a good run.

“I’m really just out here for the Fisher House,” said Dahms. “It’s the type of thing that you hope you never need, but you know that so many people do need it and use it. I work next door. I see what it does. It’s worth the money they raised and I’m glad I could present them the $5,000 check.”

Team Bass Tournament fishermen press on despite weather woes, hardships JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

Fog blanketed the New River and wind made waves lap against the side of the dock at Gottschalk Marina aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune early Saturday morning.

Braving the cold, 20 men huddled around a boat ramp, mumbling to one another between yawns and sips of coffee as they loaded motorboats into the choppy water.

The 22nd annual Team Bass Tournament drew to a close Saturday after a four-part series that brought together fishermen from all over the area for friendly tournaments.

Cameron Brooks, the manager of Gottschalk Marina aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, met with the 10 two-man teams before the sun rose Saturday morn-

ing to go over the rules of the tournament. Brooks reminded the competitors, all of whom had competed in the tournament before, of the rules during the captains meeting. Nobody could fish outside of the New River and they must follow the North Carolina standards for fish size for any and all bass that were caught during the tournament. In addition, returning late to the 4 p.m. scheduled weigh-in would result in deductions from total weight of the late team’s catch.

Despite rough fishing conditions and overcast weather, the fishermen involved in the tournament wanted to fight against Mother Nature to bag their catches. After meeting with Brooks, they bundled up and quietly exited the Marina on small fishing boats, scattering as they made

their way up and down the New River.

“This weather is going to be hard to work through,” said Brooks as he sat in his office at Gottschalk, checking Saturday’s forecast. “It’s cold and windy, so it should be an interesting day.”

Mother Nature proved herself to be a worthy adversary throughout the 10-hour tournament.

Several teams returned to the Marina shortly after the start of the tournament.

The teams who remained in the water through the entire day were unable to escape the bitter winds and cold water.

In total, only three bass were caught and weighed for the tournament, a far cry from the 42 fish that were caught in the September tournament. The largest fish of the day belonged to Dorsey and his partner,

Melvin Lang, and weighed only three pounds and five ounces.

Despite their unlucky day on the water, everybody was in good spirits as they congratulated Dorsey and Lang.

The November tournament brought the Team Bass Tournament Series to a close, but Brooks had already set the dates for the 23rd annual series.

“It’s not the way you want to end a tournament like this, but like I said, you take what you can get,” said Brooks. “Next year, I’m sure we’ll see more catches, especially in the summer when the weather is nice.”

Editors note: For more information on the Team Bass Tournament series, visit http://www.mccslejeune.com/marinas/index.html.

Photos by Jessie Heath

(Top Right) A participant stands at the front of his boat as he and his partner return from their fishing hole during the Team Bass Tournament, Saturday. (Left) Team Bass Tournament winners Simon Dorsey and Melvin Lang stand with their trophies at Gottschalk Marina aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Saturday. (Right) Participants gather at the end of the day for a group photo, following the weigh-in for the Team Bass Tournament, Saturday. After a cold day on the water, laughter proved to be the best medicine for everyone.

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If you haven’t been to the Marine Corps Exchange lately, you’ll be happy to hear there are no more people sporting yellow vests or hard hats. The yellow tape is gone, too. You won’t find any orange cones and debris either. That’s right; the renovation of the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune MCX is complete.

The ribbon cutting was held Nov. 2, with a plethora of ‘grand opening’ events that lasted a whopping – wait for it – four days.

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After the ribbon cutting, service members, families and other base personnel scoured the MCX to find great deals, register for cool prizes and take advantage of what the new MCX had to offer.

Also a part of the grand opening, two combat wounded troops were given free, head-to-toe makeovers.

Sgt. Kaitlin Herrington with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Lance Cpl. Danielle Pothoof with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Ma-

rine Logistics Group were wounded in combat, recently, and were ‘hooked-up’ with cosmetics and clothing from issay.com, based out of Van Nuys, Calif.

“I think it’s very important that we give back to service members for what they do for us as civilians in the United States,” said Gary Shar, founder and chief executive officer of issay.com. “The ability to give back and partake in making over some Marines, making them feel great, confident, sexy and changing their lives for a day is something we like to do at issay.com. When the opportunity came about to partner with the Marine Corps, we knew it was something we immediately wanted to SEE MCX 2C

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(Left) Base officials, service members, and Marine Corps Community Services employees combine their ribbon cutting powers at the grand opening of the revamped Marine Corps Exchange, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Nov. 2. (Above) Col. Daniel J. Lecce (left), commanding officer of MCB Camp Lejeune, speaks to service members, family and friends during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the MCX grand opening, Nov. 2.

Marine athlete reenlists at marathon finish line PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

“It hurts to a point, and then it doesn’t hurt anymore.” This quote by Ann Trason, an ultra marathon runner, is posted among a myriad of other quotes from running enthusiasts on Cpl. Christine Kunish’s desk.

The messages served as constant challenges, reminding her of her goal as she prepared for the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., recently.

Her results? With a run time of three hours and eight minutes, she placed 325th overall, while being the 25th female to cross the line. Considering there were more than 30,000 runners, that’s quite an accomplishment.

She did not run for the glory, however. She ran to accomplish a goal, to set an example for her Marines and simply for the joy of it.

Kunish is a runner, Marine,

leader, wife of a deployed husband and mother of two. While juggling all of this, she finds ways to remain on top of her game.

She began running in middle school with her father, which brought the two closer, though they didn’t talk on the long treks.

“It was a quiet time,” said Kunish, where she learned that one could be at peace with themselves while running.

When she graduated high school, she attended college for two years. While focusing on her studies, she ran, but not as much as she did growing up.

But after those two years, she found herself in need of a challenge, something that would have a huge impact on her life.

She thought of the military, which is a lifestyle her father said she couldn’t hack.

Ironically, her father’s words are what inspired her. Perhaps it was pride, but she was out to prove him and any other nay-

Photo by Sgt. Ben Flores

The 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos (left), and the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, reenlist Cpl. Christine M. Kunish after she completed the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C., recently. sayers wrong.

“My father said I wasn’t going to be able to handle it, so that’s one of the reasons why (I wanted to join),” Kunish said.

“But, (when I was looking at the different branches) the Marine

Corps recruiter told me that no other branch would challenge me more.”

She decided to “one up” her father, which landed her at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., to be a part of the

toughest military branch this world has come to know.

So far, the Marine Corps has “kept their end of the bargain,” Kunish admitted.

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REACH helps wounded warriors achieve medical jobs PVT. VICTOR BARRERA

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The Reintegrate, Educate and Advance Combatants in Healthcare program has finally arrived for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune wounded warriors, and with it, the dream of achieving a medical career has become more of a reality.

REACH is a joint initiative from Navy Medicine’s Director of Total Force, Jerry LaCamera, and Philip A. Burdette, the director of Wounded, Ill and Injured at the Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery.

At a presentation given to senior medical and Wounded Warrior Battalion – East personnel at the Wounded Warrior barracks, Nov. 3, Stephen Payton, human resources specialist with BUMED, talked about how a wounded warrior would be able to use REACH to accomplish their goal of achieving a medical job.

“A referral can be made to Camp Lejeune’s career coach by a military treatment facility professional.

From there, they discuss the sailor or Marine’s career goals and their background,” said Payton. “Once they enroll into REACH and sign a commitment goal, the career coach, student and mentor create an individual development plan that fits their medical needs.”

From there, the training toward their career goals begins as the wounded warrior is enrolled into the required college courses, meets with their mentor and also receives 10 hours of experiential learning. Mentors are medical professional role models who can assist the wounded warriors in relevant classes and can also provide experiential learning.

Throughout their training, the career coaches meet with the students on a one–on–one basis to go over their progress and ensure they are reaching their goals.

The brief was also given to several wounded warriors who have previously talked about medical careers

they wanted to pursue.

“If someone is interested in becoming a nurse, we can work with them and arrange for them to shadow a nurse here at the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune,” said Payton. “During that time, they get to watch a medical professional do their job and also ask questions to get to better know what they are pursuing.”

While the brief was given to wounded warriors and the medical professionals who work alongside them, service members are also eligible to receive part-time and even full-time employment if they meet certain requirements. These requirements include a referral to the program from hospital personnel, a liklihood of being discharged with a 30 percent or higher Veterans Affairs Disability Rating and having 90 days or more before the end of service.

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Photos by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

(Above) Children from Carolina Forest Elementary School rush toward the school’s soccer field to participate in the Guinness World Record attempt at the largest human yellow ribbon, Nov. 3. (Right) Children, civilians and service members stand together at the Carolina Forest Elementary School soccer field in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record of the largest human yellow ribbon, Nov. 3.

Carolina Forest Elementary attempts military appreciation world record CPL. JONATHAN G. WRIGHT

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Patriotism is one of the tools that has sustained this country from the early 18th century settlements, to the modern America of today. The love for one’s country and military burns bright in the hearts of many Americans, where the pride and admiration of their land is weathered by no storm.

Age is irrelevant when it comes to having patriotism, and many young boys and girls of the Onslow County area displayed this emotion when they came together at the Carolina Forest Elementary School in Jacksonville, N.C. to break a world record in honor of November’s Month of the Military Family, Nov. 3.

“We are attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the largest human yellow ribbon,” said Helen Gross, principal of CFE. “For that, we need more than 2,400 people, all of whom are coming from all over town to help out.”

The current record, held by Fort Knox, was nearly broken last year by the elementary school and participants, but fell slightly short. This year, however, school children from elementary schools to high schools throughout the town, as well as various civilian and military supporters, came out to aid in the ribbon.

“It’s events like this that show us how much people really care about what we do,” said Sgt. Beatriz Featherstone, supply administrator with Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “You hear about all the negative comments toward the military from some people, but you don’t see any of them in this community.

These people care about the military members and what they go through.”

In a military-heavy Onslow County community, the presence of military children and family members is heavily felt – 50 percent of the student body is military children.

“Even for those who are not affiliated with the military at all but still live here, they realize how hard it can be for a military family,” said Sandra Davis, a kindergarten teacher with CFE. “This world record attempt isn’t being done to get our names in the books, but to try and give something back to those who give so much for us.”

Hence, on a sunny autumn afternoon, hundreds of yel-

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan G. Wright

Children from Carolina Forest Elementary School pose for the camera before participating in the Guinness World Record attempt at the largest human yellow ribbon, Nov. 3. In support of November’s Month of the Military Family, children from elementary schools to high schools throughout Jacksonville, N.C., as well as civilians and service members, came together to recognize the sacrifices of those involved in serving the country. low-shirted individuals flocked to the field next to the elementary school to gather inside the painted confines of the ribbon figure’s outline – measured and mapped by Marines of 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Participants stood within the ribbon’s confines and waved for the camera, coming together not only to break a record, but to also pay tribute to all service members who ensure their freedom.

“We need to thank the Marines for saving our country,”

said an enthusiastic third grader. “They’ve made us free, and that’s why we’re doing this – to thank them and let them know they’re important.”

At the end of the day, CFE fell short of the goal with only 1,200 participants, yet regardless of the outcome, the purpose of the attempt resounded strongly. The men, women and children made their message clear: those in the community strongly support their military brethren and will keep on holding appreciation events for those in uniform.

Community Counseling Center helps service members PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Photo by Cpl. Damany S. Coleman

Sgt. Kaitlin Herrington with Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, and Lance Cpl. Danielle Pothoof with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, kick back and relax while undergoing head-totoe makeovers after being wounded in combat recently, during the grand opening of the Marine Corps Exchange aboard the base, Nov. 2.

MCX FROM 1C do and we’re very excited to be here.”

Other vendors gave their visitors free gear, snacks and samples of their wares. Each of the shopping center’s sections’ staff were hard at work, making sure the first day went as smooth as possible. With all the angst about having a good grand opening, MCX employees kept their cheer.

“I’m excited - it was a long awaited event and it’s turning out really well,” said Shomie Meadows, electronic section supervisor at the MCX. “I’m (happy) with the turnout so far, it’s nice.”

Those who appreciated the grand opening the most, the troops and their families, not only took advantage of all the giveaways, but purchased new goods in stock and looked at other cool stuff that just might have to wait until next payday.

Others, who just came to check out the new MCX, appreciated the disappearance of all the construction-related items.

“There’s no more construction or having to avoid blockage,” said Lance Cpl. Ellen Mull with the Disbursing Office, Headquarters and Support Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune.

“It’s just a lot nicer now. It’s good to have a these kinds of changes every once in a while.”

Gunnery Sgt. Iosia Nunu, also with Headquarters and Support Battalion, said the grand opening was a great opportunity for the Marines who have experienced all the construction to see what the exchange has turned out to be.

“For the Marines who don’t have vehicles, the MCX is a more convenient (shopping center) for them to take advantage of what the MCX has to offer,” said Nunu.

For more information about the new MCX, visit mccslejeune.com/mcx/mainmcx.

There is an idea that exists within the military culture of the flawless service member or the flawless military family, a group of people who can handle the variety of issues that arise within the military lifestyle without difficulty or complaint.

However, reality is very different for the men and women in uniform than the picture painted by advertisements and fiction movies.

In reality, from the very top to the very bottom of the chain of command, service members face a variety of issues, from mundane problems to problems to those that are specific to the military lifestyle.

To counter these issues, service members have a variety of resources available to help from the Community Counseling Center.

The CCC offers individual, marital, family and group counseling.

The sessions are held by licensed therapists that hold at least a graduate level in education.

“I think our clinicians are really great at listening,” said Pam Alberti, the head of the CCC. “I think that’s a really great thing because really the solution to most things don’t lie outside of ourselves, they lie inside.

“The person already comes knowing the answer to what’s going on, but sometimes they may be in the moment or so clouded or so frustrated or so hurt that they can’t figure it out,” she added. “And that’s where it’s really good for that person who’s really neutral, who has no vested interest in the situa-

tion be able to help, and to be that sounding board. It really helps them to figure them out for themselves in many respects.”

Some problems are based on youth. Seventy percent of the Marine Corps is made up of Marines under the age of 25. The prefrontal cortex, a region of the brain that dictates the ability to focus, control impulse and other important aspects needed for adult life, has yet to fully develop until one reaches that age, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Throughout these years, they are also developing the groundwork for their lives.

“It takes a lot for anyone to come to a place and become emotionally naked with a person, to unload your baggage, show all of your warts, bumps and bruises, and get real about the shape your life is in and to try to, with the help of another person, figure out for yourself where you’d like your life to go,” Alberti said.

People may be hesitant to receive counseling due to the stigma associated with it and a concern for their privacy. But the CCC offers the same privacy and confidentiality one can expect in a civilian setting. With the exception of circumstances where there is a risk of abuse, or self harm, no information will be released.

For more information, call 4512864 and schedule an appointment, or walk in to the CCC at building 798, behind building 40 on Brewster Boulevard. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and are closed on weekends and holidays.

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Seaman David Player, a hospital corpsman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, treats a notional gunshot wound during the Motorized Raid Course Nov. 1, at Landing Zone Hawk. The course took place Oct. 24 through Nov. 4 to prepare the company to serve as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s motorized raid force.

Marines smash, grab in motorized raid course SGT. RICHARD BLUMENSTEIN 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Landing in a hostile country, moving into an (enemyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) backyard, punching them in the face, taking something from them, and then turning around and leaving back on the ship.â&#x20AC;?

That is how Capt. Thomas Carey, the commanding officer of Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, explained the concept of a motorized raid to the Marines of his company, in its simplest form, during a Motorized Raid Course, which ran Oct. 24 through Nov. 4, at various training sites throughout the base.

The company serves as the motorized raid force for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Battalion Landing Team and has the responsibility to insert into areas using tactical vehicles, raid a target objective, and egress back to amphibious shipping that the 24th MEU is embarked on. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Basically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a hit and run,â&#x20AC;? said Gunnery Sgt. Jose Martins, the platoon commander for Company C's weapons platoon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You hit the objective, you do your mission and you get out. You waste no time. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want them to know

what happened.â&#x20AC;?

The two-week course, hosted by Special Operations Training Group, took place as a way for the company to develop the foundation for their standard operating procedures, and develop cohesion amongst the Marines, said Carey.

The training centered on all the intricacies involved with conducting raids including military operations in urban terrain, understanding the roles and responsibilities of the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s platoons, and how to employ all available assets within the MEUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capabilities to ensure mission success.

In the first week of the course, the Marines divided into support and security elements to focus on mission-specific tasks. In the second week of the course, the company took part in raid scenarios, run by SOTG, similar to how they would actually receive missions. The Marines would receive the mission, then have six hours to plan and prepare before assaulting their objective. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purpose of this course is to strengthen the Marinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills in raid procedures,â&#x20AC;? said Martins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;From getting a mission, being able to react to

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The presence of a winter breeze and the approach of holiday gatherings is when many children begin the countdown to Christmas morning. Parents sometimes grant impatient youngsters a chance to open a gift on Christmas Eve to get an early glimpse of the smiles to come. But there are still children on Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good list who wake to see nothing under the trees.

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children. In 1948, Marine Corps reserve units across the country conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in their local communities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The importance is the community because the community is what makes the program,â&#x20AC;? said Staff Sgt. Timothy Carulli, the Toys for Tots coordinator with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people in the community didn't volunteer, (Toys for Tots) wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to exist.â&#x20AC;?

Toys for Tots has received support from many people to include celebrities such as Bob Hope and the late president Ronald Reagan. Walt Disney also supported and contributed to the organization. In 1948, Disney designed the Toys for Tots logo, which is still used today, and made the first promotional poster for the organization.

The heart of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s patrons, led by the devotion of Marines, has kept the program successful over the years. Toys for Tots has been active for more than 63 years and they have distributed more than 400 million toys to more than 188 million children.

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CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMAN Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Community Services has it going on lately. What is ‘it,’ you ask? It’s a lot. Just in the past week and a half, MCCS has put on a Marine Corps Birthday ball just for families, a special guest visit by the one and only hip-hop librarian, Melvil Dewey and the grand opening of the new Marine Corps Exchange.

Online at the MCCS website, a surplus of exciting, education-

al, military and family-oriented events and activities are listed day by day for those looking for something to get into during the holidays and beyond.

Dozens of helpful workshops, movie dates and athletic events are scheduled. Another highlighted event worth mentioning is the new Tarawa Terrace Child Development Center in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area. The ribbon cutting is slated to be held Nov. 18.

Next month, Dec.1 and 2, a military retiree health care town hall

meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at building 65, located on Molly Pitcher Drive. This will also be a chance for military members, military retirees and their family members to get updates, ask questions and express concerns about health care issues.

Lastly, the Harriotte B. Smith library aboard the base recently had a new gazebo built, but the ribbon cutting for the outside activity area is still to be determined. Stay tuned.

For more information, visit the website mccslejeune.com/ community.

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REENLISTED FROM 1C The person she credits with getting her running again is her husband, Sgt. Thomas Kunish, a former member of the Marine Corps Running Team whom she met, oddly enough, while running in Okinawa, Japan. After taking a break from the sport for almost a year, he decided to run a half marathon.

“He did it in an hour and 15 minutes and that really motivated me,” she said.

Thomas spoke of a time when she used his “dream books,” a log of training regiments that he wants to do one day. During his current deployment, he called Christine and found she was using those to train with – unaware the books were only musings to him, not concrete plans.

“That’s the tenacity and fierceness she has,” he said.

“It’s all her. She has the motivation to do it. Everything she accomplishes is on her own.”

He said that he now trains to keep up with her.

“Whichever one of us is slower is the one who’s going to be pushing the strollers,” he joked.

Kunish has two young daughters. Throughout her pregnancies, she continued to train and run races. While running a 5k, pushing a stroller and simultaneously dealing with nausea and her daughter repeatedly throwing her bottle out of the stroller, she managed to make it through the race, finishing third.

Though she runs to set an example for her daughters, they are too young to see her example right now. So for now, she keeps her fellow Marines in mind, especially the female Marines.

“I want to be that female role model for them,” Kunish said. “I want to show them that no matter what, being a female should not limit you. You can do anything.”

Kunish made it through the Marine Corps Marathon as the third female Marine to cross the finish line. Soon after, the commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, performed her re-enlistment ceremony on the spot.

As for her future, Kunish plans to remain in the Marine Corps.

“I’m pretty happy with my life,” she said. “I like where I’ve come. I’ve worked hard to get where I am and I’ll continue to work harder.”

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Jerry LaCamera, Navy Medicine’s Director of Total Force, talks to a group of wounded warriors at the Wounded Warrior Barracks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune about Reintegrate, Educate and Advance Combatants in Healthcare program, recently.

REACH FROM 1C work hard to place a wounded warrior in a full-time federal service position.

For one Marine, the REACH program is just what he needed to pursue his medical career.

“I want to be a nurse and hearing about this is inspiring,” said Staff Sgt. Ryan Armes, a wounded warrior with WWB – East. “I plan to pursue this program and use it to help me reach my long-term goal of becoming a trauma or (emergency room) nurse.”

RAID FROM 3C that mission, coordinate that mission, to having actions on that mission within six hours.”

The raid scenarios, carried out during both the day and night, were fraught with simulated versions of the peril Marines may encounter in real life, including fake improvised explosive devices and role players acting as terrorists.

“Anything we do is about what could happen … no plan survives contact with the enemy,” said Carey. “The Marines’ ability to use initiative, react, adjust to the plan and continue to execute the mission, is overall probably one of the more important things they will learn here.”

The Motorized Raid Course is one of three raid courses the 24th MEU’s ground combat element will attend. Company B previously attended the Air Raid Course, where they trained in conducting missions using aircraft like the MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion. Company A, the BLT’s Mechanized Raid Force, is scheduled to conduct the Mechanized Raid Course Nov. 7 through 18.

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One level home in great condition within short drive to Morehead & Cherry Point! Call Bluewater Real Estate or www.BluewaterMilitary.com 31 RIEGEL DRIVE. Affordable 3BR home located less than 4 miles from Camp Lejeune and less than 3 miles from nearest water access! This beautiful home features a spacious living room, large dining room & a roomy kitchen with a gas range & refrigerator! This lot is almost 1/3 acre. Huge shed & chainlink fenced yard with gated access to driveway!

Excellent long term investment opportunity!! Jonathan Strader (910) 3404480, Choice Realty 311 APPALOOSA CT, SWANSBORO, NC. $184,900. Spacious ranch-style home on over an acre! About mid-way between Camp Lejeune & Cherry Point. Call Bluewater Real Estate 800752-3543 353 HIGHWAY 172. Tired of the main gate traffic? This 3BR, 2BA home is located on Highway 172 with quick access to the back gate. With 1 acre, a fenced back yard and large deck, it's perfect for BBQ's and entertaining. The side entrance 2 car garage provides plenty of storage space.

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Qualified Buyer Can Move In Before Closing!!! Melony Thimmes (910) 467-1413, Choice Realty 358 WATERSEDGE DRIVE - EMERALD ISLE - $135,000. The interior has been totally updated. Looks like a model home. Owner has one Share ownership in Mobile Home Park. Call Bluewater Real Estate 888-354-2128 402 HUFF DRIVE. Charming family home in a perfect location! Spend your evenings relaxing on your covered front porch with trees providing privacy from the neighbors.

Upstairs, the large master bedroom boasts HIS & HER CLOSETS with a full bathroom. Enjoy cookouts on the deck with additional space provided by a brickpaver patio. Alyson Price (910) 301-305-2081, Choice Realty 503 OAKWOOD AVE. $153,500 MLS#122882, 3 BRs 2 BA, You must see this wonderful home located close to base and shopping in the Brynn Marr subdivision. Huge family room with built in storage. Large open kitchen with 2 PANTRIES. Large fenced backyard! Seller to include a 1 year AHS Home Warranty and help with closing costs! Call Betty Davis with Century 21 Champion, 910-3401822.

627 SOUTH HAMPTON DRIVE. Cute 3BR, 2BA home with one car garage located just minutes from the main gate of Camp Lejeune. New carpet, paint, vinyl siding and new roof. All appliances stay including washer and dryer.

Central location close to schools, shopping and base. Vikki Stumpf (910) 265-6901 678 SANDRIDGE RD. HUBERT $175,000. Just minutes from Camp Lejeune back gate! This is a Must See! Approx 1/3 AC fenced in. Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543. www.BluewaterMilitary.Com 712 DORIS AVENUE $155,000.

MLS#121942, 3 BRs 2 BA, Lovely home in Northwoods! Living room, Den and extra room that can be an office or playroom, just use your imagination! Lots of extra storage space.

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81 CRUSH CT, SWANSBORO $110,000. Nice complex with swimming pool, in walking distance to shopping, located close to Swansboro schools, 15 minutes to Camp Lejeune, & 10 minutes to Emerald Isle beaches. Call Bluewater Real Estate 888-354-2128 911 HAW BRANCH ROAD. REDUCED for quick sale! It's a bargain with over 2 acres of land & updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath doublewide on a permanent foundation. Features beautifully landscaped yard with fruit trees, chain link fence, two large decks, storage building, new roof, double paned windows,new carpet, new vinyl & wood laminate flooring. Spacious home is handicap accessible, all appliances stay. Only $74,900! Pamela Valdes 910-330-9138, Choice Realty NEW 3 BED 2 BA HOME, 15 minutes from base, all appliances included and pets okay. $129,900 Call Reece at 910-330-7976 RHODESTOWN COMMUNITY, 5 MILES FROM JACKSONVILLE. Three bedroom house with open carport, one bath, half acre lot on Richlands highway near the airport turn off. $44,500 OBO. Call 910-934-3422 1217 BRYNN MARR ROAD. MOVE IN READY! Beautiful one story home located in Brynn Marr subdivision.

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10C november 10, 2011 SPORT OFFICIALS NEEDED FOR BASKETBALL, SOFTBALL for adults & youths. Call 910-581-0003 J.J. Howard or email jjhoward82@yahoo.com

MEGA VINYL RECORD SALE, NOV 20.

10am-4pm. No Early Birds. 190 Sandridge Rd, Hubert. 910-326-3919 BAND EQUIPMENT. FENDER JAZZ BASS with active pick-ups. Crate stack with mesaboogie, cabinet stand, distortion box, tuner, strobe light and more. Asking $775. Call 910-381-1754

SCRUBS LONG & SHORT SLEEVES, cargo pubs, medium to large. Like new $5. Call 240-298-9278 BABY GATE, metal wtih walk through door. $10. Call 240-298-9278

CONVERTABLE BED. Crib with changing table to toddler bed and daybed. no mattress. $150.00 obo. 910-3811960

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BOXER PUPPIES $350. Ready Dec 15. 910-388-0509

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CHOC LAB PUPPIES, AKC reg. 4 left ready 12/06/11 great just in time for Christmas. For more info call 910-5241220

LAST ADORABLE YORKIE PUP, 6 weeks first shots regitered and ready for transfer female will be 4-6 lbs full grown parents on site 910-320-5003

CUTE FEMALE SHIH TZU for sale $450.00 includes bed, shot records,clothing, toy, crate, food and shampoo. Recently groomed and is ready for a loving home. Call 910-3300326

MARINE'S CAT; FREE to a good home.

Please call 910-650-3191

FIRE TRUCK TODDLER BED, looks like new without mattress $150.00 obo.

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FOUR PARAKEETS with extra large cage. Two male and Two female.

Complete house set up, with bath and many extras. $180.00 firm. Serious inquiries please. 910 238-3151.

NEW 20 INCH BARBIE BIKE in unopened box. $65. Cape Carteret 252-452-0039

ADBA PITBULL PUPS. 2 blue/brin females. 12 wks old. Had 1st set of shots and have been dewormed.

Prices are 150 and 250. Call or text 540-841-1652 for more info.

AB LOUNGE PLUS. May add weight.

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AKC BOXER PUPPIES. Tails docked, dewclaws removed, dewormed, 1st shots.

Payment plan. $500.00 Call 910-340-3284

LANDMARK MILITARY NEWSPAPERS makes every effort to protect our readers from fraud and abuse. When purchasing a pet, you should always carefully inspect the facility where the animal was raised. If you have concerns regarding a specific ad in The Globe, feel free to contact us. As always, we encourage our readers to consider the many pets available for adoption at local shelters. Some of these pets are

STEELERS TICKETS - 2 Steelers tickets to any home game. $300 per game. Tickets on 40 yd line, Steelers' side. Call 910-526-2793.

CHEVY EQUINOX, six to choose from, all Certified to 100,000 miles, starting at $14,995! Dealer. 910-798-2730.

SUBARU FOREESTER 2009, sunroof, auto, local trade, alloys low miles. $22,995. Dealer. 910-798-2730.

CHEVY SILVERADO 2500 2009, Duramax diesel, Z-71, crew cab LTZ, loaded. $39,995. Dealer. 910-7982730

SUBARU IMPREZA 2007, local trade, auto, alloys, spoiler, sunroof, rated 28 MPG. $15,995. Dealer. 910-798-2730.

CHEVY 1999 SILVERADO, Z71, 4x4, V8 regular cab, short bed. Excellent condition. $7500. 910-455-9116

2000 F150 FORD TRUCK . Cariat, green. $5900. Call 910-330-8713

CHRYSLER 300C 2010, local trade, alloys, CD player, very clean, save thousands. $18,500. Dealer 910-798-2730

BUICK LeSABRE 2003, local trade, low miles, leather, clean and only $9250! Dealer. 910-798-2730.

FOR SALE 1992 FORD 250. Lifted, rebuilt engine, with turbo deisel engine. Asking $6,000 obo. 910-381-1960

BUICK LUCERNE CX 2007, GM Certified, clean local trade, alloys. $14,995. Dealer. 910-798-2730.

FOR SALE 2006 CHRYSLER 300 srt8 has about 160,000 miles,leather heated seats.

It has power everything with a nav and dvd system, sun roof, and several other extras.

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CHEVY CAMARO 2010, local trade, six speed, CD player, alloys, GM Certified! $23,450. Dealer. 910-7982730. www.CampLejeuneGlobe.com

MINI COOPER 2008, local car, panoramic sunroof, auto, alloys, rated 34 MPG. $17,995. Dealer. 910-7982730.

2010 HARLEY DAVIDSON Dyna Wide Glide.

Low mileage, garage kept. $2,000 invested.

Plenty of extras. Asking $13,500 OBO. Call (910)388-8777 if interested.

SALE 2008 HARLEY DAVISON FLHRCI, ANNIVERSARY EDITION MOTORCYCLE 1584CC. 6 speed transmission, garage kept. Excellent condition. Too many extras to list (Rinehart Exhaust System) $15,500 OBO. Call Trafford 910-450-7407 or 910382-1885

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Military spouses pose with Roberta Gately (second from right), guest speaker and author of “Lipstick in Afghanistan,” at the Deployed Spouses Ball at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday.

Deployed Spouses Ball celebrates birthday in style AMY BINKLEY

Assistant managing editor

The ladies of Lejeune just want to have fun, and no war can stop them.

The Deployed Spouses Ball received an extreme makeover with the help of a little lipstick and a lot of camouflage at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday.

With half their hearts more than half a world away fighting on the frontlines in Afghanistan, the women came together to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 236th birthday in a style all their own.

“This life isn’t for every one,” said Taisha Brunner. “It’s hard work, but (tonight) we’re not sitting at home crying.”

Creativity crowned the event, which ditched the idea of typical cocktail-wear for more innovative, modified military attire, and the Devil Dogs’ pink poodles made deployment look good.

Flight suits became full-length gowns and black high-heeled boots took the place of the clunky tan pairs worn by Marines. Covers were transformed into crowns and more than one dress was donned with the desert design.

Hannah Taylor, a military spouse and fashion designer, rejoiced when she heard the theme of the party and quickly called her fellow females to plan their unique looks.

“I got excited about it and volunteered to make their outfits,” she explained.

While the tailored looks were enough to walk any runway, the real reason for the evening was not lost on the guests.

A call to order invited the group into the Betio Room to experience the birthday ball ceremonies. Video footage of units currently deployed overseas played on big screens and special messages brought both sadness and joy.

Rank held no place in the room full of women left behind to keep guard at home. The wives of corporals shed the same tears as those of generals, and, together, they bonded over both a mutual grief and a sense of pride for the Corps.

“Thank you for everything you’re doing back home,” said Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, Regional Command Southwest, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), commanding general in a taped message to the spouses.

Girl power continued to reign as Lejeune High School’s all-female Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps presented the colors, rolled out the birthday cake and narrated the ceremony.

“I know the feeling of not having (your Marine) be there,” said Destiny Taylor, who choked up while reading the official program SEE LIPSTICK 5D

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Helen Toolan (left) and author Roberta Gately welcome Lejeun e High School’s all-female Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps as they presen t the colors for the traditional Marine Corps birthday celebration at the Deployed Spouses Ball aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday .

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Raunchy comedy asks â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Number?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Now playing at Midway Park â&#x20AC;&#x153;WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S YOUR NUMBER?â&#x20AC;? (R) â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Number?â&#x20AC;? is a comedy that tells the tale of one hopelessly single woman who is convinced sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passed up the man of her dreams.

Anna Faris (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The House Bunny,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Observe and Reportâ&#x20AC;?) stars as Ally Darling, a 30-something single woman who lives in Boston and, after losing her job, sleeps with her former boss.

With her sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wedding on the horizon and 20 notches on her bedpost, she is convinced that any more bed hopping will destroy her own shot at marriage.

After reading a magazine article that claims women who have had 20 lovers have already missed their shot at true love, Ally is even more disillusioned about her future marriage prospects.

Ally fears that one of her many ex-boyfriends may have been the one that got away and that her soul mate must be someone she has already slept with.

So with the help of her hot, mischievous, womanchasing neighbor, Colin, played by Chris Evans (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Captain America,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle for Terraâ&#x20AC;?), she is trying to track down all former conquests in order to reconnect with them and maybe reel in the perfect catch.

Co-starring are Ari Graynor (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Convictionâ&#x20AC;?)

as Daisy Darling, Allyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister; Blythe Danner (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Little Fockersâ&#x20AC;?) and Ed Begley Jr. (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Finding Amandaâ&#x20AC;?) as her parents.

Among her 20 exboyfriends are Chris Pratt (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bride Warsâ&#x20AC;?) as Disgusting Donald; Joel McHale as Roger the Boss; Andy Samberg as Gerry Perry; Zachary Quinto as Rick; Martin Freeman as Simon; and Thomas Lennon as Dr. Barrett Ingold.

Mark Mylod (â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Big White,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ali G Indahouse,â&#x20AC;? TVs â&#x20AC;&#x153;Entourageâ&#x20AC;?) directed this freewheeling comedy, inspired by the novel â&#x20AC;&#x153;20 Times a Lady,â&#x20AC;?

by Karyn Bosnak. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Your Number?â&#x20AC;? is a raunchy farce in the line of the recent â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bridesmaids,â&#x20AC;? only with much higher crudity and vulgarity, that asks the question, â&#x20AC;&#x153;How many men is too many?â&#x20AC;?

Now playing in Jacksonville â&#x20AC;&#x153;THE RUM DIARYâ&#x20AC;?

(R) â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rum Diaryâ&#x20AC;? is a story set in politically charged Puerto Rico in the late 1950s.

Johnny Depp (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pirates of the Caribbeanâ&#x20AC;? series, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Alice in Wonderland,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Touristâ&#x20AC;?) stars as Paul Kemp, an American free-spirited freelance journalist who takes on a job for a local newspaper in Puerto Rico during the 1950s.

Kemp, who grew tired of New York and American politics, finds himself at a critical turning point

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Writing for a run-down newspaper geared to American tourists in the Caribbean, Kemp struggles to find a balance between the islandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laid-back culture and the ex-patriots who live there.

Kemp picks up the local habit of drinking rum, and soon becomes obsessed with a wildly attractive woman from Connecticut called Chenault.

Amber Heard (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drive Angry,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pineapple Expressâ&#x20AC;?) co-stars as Chenault, a free spirit caught in a love triangle with Kemp and Sanderson, her fiancĂŠ.

Aaron Eckhart (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Battle Los Angeles,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love Happensâ&#x20AC;?) plays Sanderson, a slick publicist and businessman who is involved in shady property development deals.

He is one of the grow-

ing number of Americans who are determined to convert the lush, tropical Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise serving the wealthy.

Sanderson is trying to recruit Kemp to write a favorable piece about his latest unsavory scheme which presents the journalist with several choices.

Also co-starring are

Richard Jenkins (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Eat Pray Loveâ&#x20AC;?) as Edward J. Lotterman, the editorin-chief of The San Juan Star; Michael Rispoli (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kick-Assâ&#x20AC;?) as Bob Sala, a staff photographer, who becomes Kempâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sidekick and drinking buddy; and Giovanni Ribisi (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Avatarâ&#x20AC;?) as Moburg, a crime reporter, along for the ride.

Filmmaker Bruce Robinson (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Jennifer Eight,â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Withnail & Iâ&#x20AC;?) directed and also penned the screenplay for this movie, based loosely on an auto-

biographical novel by the late Hunter S. Thompson (â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fear and Loathing in Las Vegasâ&#x20AC;?).

This is the second time that Depp plays a Thompson character; the two were close friends while the author, who died in 2005, was alive. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Rum Diaryâ&#x20AC;? is an entertaining, sophisticated, and at times hilarious zany piece of work.

Ms. Huneycutt is the public affairs assistant at the base Public Affairs Office.

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PG-13, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY â&#x20AC;&#x153;Moneyball,â&#x20AC;?

PG-13, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Be Afraid of the Dark,â&#x20AC;? PG-13, 7:30 p.m.

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R, 6:30 p.m.; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Drive,â&#x20AC;? R, 9:15 p.m.

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MARINE CORPS BASE CHAPEL SCHEDULE ROMAN CATHOLIC Saint Francis Xavier Chapel (Bldg. 17) Weekend Mass: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. & 11 a.m.

Weekday Masses: Monday through Thursday 11:45 a.m.

Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament First Friday of every month: 11:45 a.m.

Benediction at 6 p.m.

Holy Day Masses: As announced, 11:45 a.m. & 6:30 p.m.

Confession: Saturday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Or by appointment, by calling 451-3210

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EASTERN ORTHODOX St. Nicholas Chapel, Camp Johnson Divine Liturgy: Sunday 10 a.m.

Holy Days: As announced, 6 p.m.

For more information, call 450-0991.

LATTER DAY SAINTS Camp Geiger Chapel Worship Service: Sunday 5 p.m.

Courthouse Bay: Sunday 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call 381-5318.

PROTESTANT Main Protestant Chapel (Bldg. 16) Worship Service: Sunday 10 a.m.

Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and Youth Service provided

Tarawa Terrace Chapel Main TT Chapel (Bldg. TT-2469) Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Courthouse Bay Chapel Main Courthouse Bay Chapel (Bldg. BB-16) Worship Service: Sunday 9 a.m. & Wed. 6:30 p.m.

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Camp Geiger Chapel Main Camp Geiger Chapel (Bldg. TC 601) Worship Service: Sunday 5 p.m.

Camp Johnson Chapel Main Camp Johnson Chapel (Bldg. M-101) Worship Service: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

JEWISH The Jewish Chapel (Bldg. 67) Sabbath Service: Friday 7 p.m.

Jewish School: Sunday 10 a.m.

For information about other faith provisions (Muslim, Buddhist, etc), call 451-3210.

Retiree Ball Saturday, 6 p.m.

The Regiment of Retired Marines will hold their annual ball at the Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The guest speaker for the event is Sgt. Maj. Bryan B. Battaglia, senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Come dance the night away to the music of the Conductors and enjoy a delicious dinner. Tickets are $30 and available at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center. For more information, call 265-2701.

Swansboro by Candlelight Saturday, 5 to 9 p.m.

Come enjoy dinner on the waterfront and experience the charming town of Swansboro. The area will be decorated for the holidays and visitors will be entertained by Scearce and Ketner and the Swansboro Dance Studio. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something for everyone on your list. For more information, call 3261174.

Hidden Talents craft fair Nov. 19, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for affordable Christmas gifts, stop by the annual craft fair at Marston Pavilion aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. Choose from hundreds of handmade decor, signs, ornaments and more at the free event. It will also be open Nov. 20 from noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds from the sales of booths will go toward the Officers Wives Club Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 451-2658.

Card-making workshop Nov. 19, 1 to 2 p.m.

Tap into your creative side and come make homemade Christmas cards. Materials are free and open to children 10 years and older. There will also be another workshop at 2 p.m. For more information, call 451-3026.

2T7:1 LIVE (Youth Group) Meets in Bldg. 67 (Second Deck in Classroom 2) Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Midway Park Chapel Contemporary Praise & Worship Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Youth Group, Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church and Nursery provided

For information on concerts, festivals, special events and classes up and down the Carolina coast, check out Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happeninâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Carolina each week. To add your event, e-mail amy.binkley@pilotonline.com. Space is limited to availability.

The Onslow County Animal Shelter is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m., Friday from noon to 3 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.

To see more photographs of pets available for adoption, visit www.petharbor.com.

To adopt a pet, visit the Onslow County Animal Shelter at 244 Georgetown Road, Jacksonville, N.C. or call 455-0182.

Festival of Trees Nov. 19 through 21 Celebrate the coming holiday season by visiting trees decorated by local business and organizations at the American Legion Building. This spectacular display of decorated trees are staged in front of quilts that line the walls. Live entertainment, fine art for purchase, a silent auction, Country Corner store and local organizations are recognized for their contributions. Patrons vote on their favorite trees.

For more information, call (910) 219-8409.

Holiday tree lighting Dec. 3, 6 to 8 p.m.

Start the holidays out right at the annual Home for the Holidays Tree Lighting at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center. Come visit with Santa, enjoy holiday story time, music, hot chocolate and cookies. Open to all authorized Department of Defense identification cardholders and their families. For more information, call 450-1687.

THE GLOBE, CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

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Hip-hop librarian uses wacky rhymes to reach youth

CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMAN

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

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nternet, television, smart phones and even handheld reading devices are replacing books, and furthermore, the necessity for libraries.

This is arguable, of course.

Many people believe these conduits of critical information are simply old-fashioned and out of date.

Today, libraries are often considered as easy targets for budget cuts, and non-essential to a functioning city, town or state. After all, it’s only the library, right?

Scooter Hayes, better known as Melvil Dewey, the international library hip-hop superstar, visited some of the youth in the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area and held a story rapper session at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center, Nov. 4.

Hayes has made use of his own creative spirit and love for libraries to educate youth on the permanent value of libraries. He is a protector of knowledge. He is one of the few, the proud – the librarians.

Hayes started story “rapping” for kids at the New Hanover County Library in Wilmington, N.C., in 2009.

He caught kids’ attention by being loud, crazy and educationally interesting. He would slip into the role of hip-hop librarian Melvil Dewey and kick off a fundamentally funky rhyme, or two.

“I began working in a library in Wilmington, N.C., and during my studies (getting my masters in Library Science) I was in a cataloging course and was learning about the Dewey decimal system,” said Hayes. “I had to either write a paper or do a video. So I created a rap music video, called the Dewey Decimal Rap.” The video has been described in many ways – outlandish, wacky and dope, to name a few. Over time, the instructor of the course liked his video so much, it was used to teach future classes and even went viral online.

Like all viral videos, it has been reproduced and imitated by thousands of fans – the majority of whom Hayes has never even met. It was also named one of the nine funniest library videos of all time by the Huffington Post.

“People started to request shows and I even put together 15 songs on a full length album called the Melville Dewey Library Hip-Hop: Deweylicious,” said Hayes. “Since then, I’ve been continuing to work at the library because I’m a librarian, but I’m also pursuing a career in hip-hop for kids.”

Today, his video has more than 500,000 hits on YouTube, and Hayes is actually in negotiations to turn his act into a picture book and even distribute the songs worldwide in 2012.

“We’ll see where it goes,” said Hayes. “I’ve been getting requests for shows all over America.”

Judy Bradford, library branch manager aboard the base, said Hayes visited the base several years ago and participated in a program for the children. She de-

Photo by Cpl. Damany S. Coleman

Scooter Hayes, also known as Melvil Dewey, the hip-hop librarian, strikes a pose after his performance for the area’s youth in the Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area, Nov. 4. scribes him as fun, entertaining and full of energy.

“It’s really nice that he’s a librarian himself and that he understands the mission of trying to get children interested in reading at an early age,” said Bradford. “He puts a lot of passion into what he does because he truly believes in spreading the message about literacy. We enjoy having him come out. He doesn’t mind acting silly and the kids just love it.”

Bradford said libraries are for people to not only seek information but also to find recreational materials, and that the base libraries’ mission is to provide recreational and educational materials to the troops and their families.

“I think we’re very important and that we want to be the center of the community,” said Bradford. “We

have something for all ages, from the little preschooler all the way through adulthood. There’s something for everyone.”

Bradford added that aside from having the capabilities to meet the community’s educational needs, the library’s relevance is doubly important during the nation’s economic status.

“Today, people aren’t able to spend as much on books and DVDs as they have in the past,” said Bradford. “The expenses of just buying groceries now are much higher than it was years ago. I think (the library) is a great, no-cost resource – it’s all free.”

Hayes said the importance of his show is to get kids excited about going to the library, advocating SEE RAPPER 6D

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Smiles Over Miles, USO help military families stay in touch with service members CPL. MIRANDA BLACKBURN Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Sometimes, a letter or an e-mail just isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough when it comes to having a loved one deployed. Luckily, families of deployed service members have another option.

Hunter is in kindergarten and just learned to read his first book.

As he read each word aloud, he looked up and waved at the video camera in front of him.

Although his father, a Marine deployed to Afghanistan, may not be able to be with his son physically during this milestone, Smiles Over Miles has provided a way for him to feel as if he was sitting right beside Hunter while he read his first book.

Smiles Over Miles is a free program started by the USO of North Carolina that brings families of activeduty service members of all branches to its centers to record and mail messages for their loved ones deployed overseas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer this service every first Thursday of the month to families of deployed service members,â&#x20AC;? said Jennifer Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Driscoll, center coordinator for the USO of N.C. Jacksonville Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They can come in from 5 to 8 p.m. to record a DVD and enjoy some free pizza when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re finished.â&#x20AC;?

Erin, Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mother, said this was the second time he has had to deal with his father being deployed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before (his dad) left, Hunter couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read at all or even recognize the different letters of the alphabet,â&#x20AC;?

Turnbell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, only a few months later, he can read and even though his dad is away, he can still be a part of that.â&#x20AC;?

Recorded in the Beirut Room, Hunter read his book

and showed his dad his activity book from school. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wanted to show him my cool skateboard that I got, but I forgot,â&#x20AC;? Hunter said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ok though, I will show him next time.â&#x20AC;?

He ended his video by telling his father that he misses and loves him and reminded him to come home safe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important that his dad can see him grow up and progress in his childhood,â&#x20AC;? Turnbell said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only that, but when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s missing him, he can watch this DVD over and over again.â&#x20AC;?

While families can come directly to the USO to film their DVDs, Smile Over Miles also offers an easy to use, private video messaging platform.

With this platform, friends and family can send an unlimited amount of 10-minute videos to their deployed service memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-mail with their Smiles Over Miles account.

The program is user-friendly and easily accessible with an Internet connection and webcam.

Smiles Over Miles members simply login with their unique account number from any computer, create and send videos at any time.

Users can also send voicemails, texts and large attachment files. Service members can receive, watch and listen on any computer and even download the information to a disk, as well as send messages back home.

Families who wish to record a DVD for their loved one can go to the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center from 5 to 8 p.m., the first Thursday of each month. They will be required to show a military identification card.

For more information, call 455-3411.

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A military spouse gathers together her children to produce a DVD to send to their father overseas at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center during a Smiles Over Miles event held the first Thursday of each month.

St Francis Xavier Catholic Chapel Dec. 8 Catholic Mass 11:45 a.m, 6 pm. *Feast of Immaculate Conception Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mass 5 p.m.

Midnight Mass 12 a.m.

Dec. 25 Christmas Mass 10 a.m.

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LIPSTICK FROM 1D remembering the times her father has deployed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think this tradition of women getting together to support each other should continue.â&#x20AC;?

Though fully respecting the integrity of the Corps, the ladies, lead by Helen Toolan, made their own mark on the evening by having the longest and most newly married Marine spouses participate in the cake ceremony.

Brunner, who married her Marine only a week and a half earlier, happily received her piece from Beth Cobb, who has been a Marine wife since 1980. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazing how something as small as this can bring people together,â&#x20AC;? Cobb noted. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It spans generations.â&#x20AC;?

Cobb explained that there was nothing more important for their husbands to see than their spouses having a good time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re survivors,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be lonely

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sometimes, but every deployment is different. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a better person because of this life.â&#x20AC;?

War doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just affect the warriors who fight and battle. It extends past borders and swims across oceans, touching the lives of those left behind. It creates a different breed of combatant who guards and defends the home front. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for taking care of each other,â&#x20AC;? said special guest Ellen Dunford, wife of Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been to a lot of balls, but never one quite like this. You all look fabulous.â&#x20AC;?

After a catered dinner and several giveaways, including designer bags, pashmena scarves and jewelry, the height of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s festivities came as guest speaker, Roberta Gately, took the stage. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The world is full of miracles and inspiration and we are pleased to have one of them here tonight,â&#x20AC;? said Suzanne Dana, wife of Brig. Gen Michael Dana, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward).

Gatelyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lipstick in Afghanistan,â&#x20AC;? was the inspiration for the party theme. It tells the harrowing story of a nurse in the third world war zones and how she found her purpose and hope in

the midst of tragedy. The story is loosely based on her own experiences as a war time nurse. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so honored to be here,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Marines and their wives rock.â&#x20AC;?

Gately spoke lovingly of the Afghan people, especially the women and children, and explained to the spouses the importance of their husbandsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; work across the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When you send (the Marines) they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just protect all of us, they rescue everyone else,â&#x20AC;? she stated. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until the Marines, sailors and soldiers came that (the Afghan people) dared to let their hope be renewed.â&#x20AC;?

After receiving a standing ovation from the entire audience, Gately received a large lipstick cutout signed by many of the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guests.

Frank Joyce, a retired Marine, was thankful to be a part of the event as the only male spouse in attendance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This was an awesome event,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was the first time Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen this side of (a deployment)-.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as easy as it looks.â&#x20AC;?

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Scooter Hayes, also known as Melvil Dewey, the one and only international library hip-hop superstar, ‘kicks some knowledge’ for a group of children during a educational rap session at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s housing area, Friday.

This guy is making the Dewey decimal fun – who would have thought that could have been fun?

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The Navy Marine Corps Relief Society provides well-baby checks the first Tuesday of each month to the families of service members at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area by weighing and measuring their children, and answering any questions parents have regarding their child’s health.

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RAPPER FROM 3D reading, why reading is important and why libraries are vital components of communities, overall.

Also, the fact that libraries across the nation are struggling gives Hayes fuel to his fire.

Hayes summed his new-found purpose in a few words.

“I think it’s important to teach the next generation of library-goers why they are important,” said Hayes.

Lorraine Fuller, a recreation specialist with the TT community center, said anytime that someone can get children involved in something other than video games and television, it’s a great thing.

“This guy is making the Dewey decimal fun – who would have thought that could have been fun?” said Fuller. “The kids get into it and it’s very inspiring to make library science exciting.”

Fuller added that libraries in communities are definitely important to have and believes they put the world in ones hands.

“You can do anything at the library especially today, with computer access, resource sections and children’s sections,” said Fuller. “They even do special programs for kids. (Hayes) coming out and doing this event for us was an extension of what libraries can offer. We were happy to have him.”

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Every first Tuesday of the month, NMCRS does just that by providing well-baby checks at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area.

Visiting nurses from the Jacksonville, N.C., area provide services every month to the families of service members

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aboard base by weighing and measuring their children and answering any questions parents have regarding their child’s health.

“Family members aboard the (Tarawa Terrace and Midway Park) housing areas are able to stroll to the clinics and the only eligibility is having a military identification card,” said Kelly Shortt, a volunteer support specialist, NMCRS. “They can talk to the nurses about anything they are concerned with.

Although the nurses cannot give out medical information, they can assist in making appointments with a primary care manager or a pediatrician.”

The nurses also provide charts to parents that can be brought in for every visit to track the

growth and progression of their children.

“I think it’s pretty significant when it comes time to getting good, reliable information from our nurses,” Shortt said.

“Our nurses work handin-hand with (Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune), so they have a big network here. Having that medical side of it and having a nurse you can speak to one-on-one is huge.”

Along with the wellbaby checks, the clinic also provides information applicable to parents raising young children.

“NMCRS is about financial education and teaching our young service families how to live within their means, making it work for them and then finding those resources so they don’t have to try to figure out how they’re going to

make it work,” Shortt said.

After the well-baby clinic is conducted, a free clothing exchange, with gently-used children and maternity clothing donated to the NMCRS, is available to all clinic attendants.

“The bonus is to have them stretch their dollars between paychecks when they have children (who) are growing so quickly,” Shortt said. “It is so important to be able to have appropriate clothing that they don’t have to spend a lot of money on. We know from what we see here in the office when we’re doing their budgets that a lot of them are living paycheck to paycheck, so this can really give them a break.”

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Chaplainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Corner Thanksgiving changes attitudes, lives LT. MARK BROOKS

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In a few weeks we will be celebrating Thanksgiving. It would be easy to write a column on what we have to be thankful for. Even in these difficult times when deployments always seem to be on the horizon, the economy is in the tank, and the everyday challenges of life never stop, there are always reasons to be thankful.

But what is the opposite of thankfulness? What leads to this attitude?

A conversation with a man from church caused me to think more about this. He was telling me about a passage he was reading from the bible, 1 Corinthians 10:6-10.

The passage begins with the idea of lusting after evil things. Other translations render the word lust as crave, desire or covet.

So what does all this have to do with being thankful?

When we begin to desire, crave, covet, or lust after that which we lack, we are not thankful for what we do have. We want to replace what we have with something else. This can apply to anything. It can be as simple as â&#x20AC;&#x153;needingâ&#x20AC;? a new game system, TV or more â&#x20AC;&#x153;meâ&#x20AC;? time.

Unfortunately, much of the time this grows to larger issues. Now the desire, lust, or craving is for a new car, house or even a spouse. To quote an old saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the grass is always greener on the other side.â&#x20AC;?

As a chaplain I deal with the fallout from these issues on a regular basis. The desire or craving for something or someone â&#x20AC;&#x153;betterâ&#x20AC;? than what we have can lead to disastrous results. Tragically, adults are not the only ones affected. Children often suffer the consequences for our lack of contentment. No one lives in a vacuum.

So what do we do? Thankfulness must be a purposeful attitude, learned and practiced daily.

But it also takes more than an attitude change â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it must be deeper. First Corinthians says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.â&#x20AC;?

God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.â&#x20AC;?

The point is simple. It is God who is faithful to us and he provides the way of escape when we are tempted. However, if we want to experience his faithfulness and provision we must know him as our God and heavenly father through his grace in Christ.

Nothing else will change a heart of ingratitude to a life of thanksgiving.

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I love my birthday.

Granted, admitting my age becomes a bit more difficult as the years go on, but I figure that having birthdays beats the alternative.

I build it up for months, keeping a running countdown on my social networks and sending reminders to close friends and family members to mark their calendars.

You would think with the growing anticipation I would throw huge parties or do something outrageous, but when it comes down to the big day, I rarely do more than celebrate over dinner with those I love most.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about in the end though, right?

To be surrounded by the people who have been by your side through it all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; good, bad, ugly and really ugly â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is one of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s simplest and purest pleasures.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m a huge advocate for commemorating another year of life lived, and no one does birthdays better than the Marine Corps.

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tions, ceremonies and giant cakes, those who make up Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elite fighting force come together each November to recognize their collective awesomeness.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a good thing, too, because it takes a lot to blow out 236 candles.

Few groups or organizations can brag about such a long period of success, but the Corps doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just do things well, they do it in excellence.

I recently had the opportunity to watch the official birthday message from Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps.

It takes a lot to make me speechless, but this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspiring broadcast moved me to tears and made me want to call everyone who has ever adorned the Eagle, Globe and Anchor.

They call you the few and the proud. Your training is the hardest, your missions are the toughest and your indomitable spirits are the most impenetrable.

Your comrades are not your co-workers; they are your brothers in arms.

Risking your lives for any of them is not an order, but it is understood.

The Marines are an odd group.

Throughout history, they have willingly run into situations that sent others fleeing in terror, settled problems others saw no solution for and answered questions no one thought to ask.

This year marks significant anniversaries for many of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major wars.

The Civil War was fought on American soil 150 years ago.

The 70th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks has reminded the nation to be ever vigilant.

The Korean War, which never seems to quite get its fair share of coverage, took place across the world 60 years ago.

America lost thousands of service members 50 years ago in the fields of Vietnam.

Twenty years have passed since the oftforgotten Gulf War that was fought while many of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marines were in diapers.

No one wearing a uniform today will forget where they were on Sept. 11, 2001, when our country was attacked by terrorists and a generation was ripped from peace.

And in every decade, in every fight, in every injustice served upon

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Americans and their allies, the Marine Corps has been there.

They are and always have been a group set apart, forging their untouchable reputation as the best and earning new names in each conflict, from Leathernecks to Devil Dogs.

The enemy, no matter how near or far, trembles at the word Marines, and their presence alone calls for deep sighs of relief from victims of terror.

Marines are a light of hope in the darkness of war.

Unprovoked attacks require the aid of those who are trained to expect the unexpected, and for more than two centuries, the Marine Corps has led the way to victory.

You set the standard for every other warrior to live up to, and though you may trip, you never fall.

From those of us who will never fight on the frontlines, leave our families behind to protect nameless populations or see unimaginable horrors halfway around the world, I say thank you.

Thank you for everything you have done, are doing and will continue to do for our great nation.

Happy birthday, Marines.

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