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Marines and sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit prepare to deploy aboard USS Wasp Nov. 1 in support of Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey.

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arines and sailors with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard USS Wasp on Nov. 1 in support of Hurricane

Sandy disaster relief efforts in New York and New Jersey.

The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts.

“First and foremost, our thoughts and prayers go out to those impacted by Hurricane Sandy,” said Col. Matthew G.

St. Clair, commanding officer of the 26th MEU. The capabilities of the 26th MEU are augmenting the larger relief efforts currently being executed at the federal, state and local level.

The Marines and sailors of the MEU are extremely motivated about assisting other Americans in a time of need. This deploy-

ment demonstrates the responsiveness of a MEU in support of a crises and the expeditionary nature of the Navy-Marine Corps Team.”

The 26th MEU is currently conducting pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from

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Marines and sailors with SpecialPurpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa developed valuable skills for their upcoming deployment during a training cycle at the Tier 1 Group Training Facility in Crawfordsville, Ark., recently.

The Marines and sailors learned advanced combat medical techniques, advanced driving techniques, methods for training foreign militaries on marksmanship, and how to set up and conduct firing ranges.

“The training we’re doing with the Marines here is ‘train the trainer,’” said Raj Chowdhuri, an instructor with Tier 1 Group. “It’s a formal course on how to be a platform instructor, how to make ranges happen, and duties and responsibilities of all the personnel on the range.”

The Marines and sailors will be able to apply this knowledge during their upcoming deployment.

“Our mission is focused on training others, especially in marksmanship,” said Sgt. Nathaniel Hutt, a scout sniper with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa.

“Getting to do the ‘train the trainer’ piece here was great.”

The Marines and sailors learned valuable driving skills such as high-speed braking, and maneuvering and off-road driving.

“We got our vehicles stuck (on the off-road course) on purpose, and they taught us different ways to get it unstuck by using ropes, chains and winches,” said Chief Petty Officer Mark Chesney, an independent-duty corpsman with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa. “This

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the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations.

can prove to be very effective in-country if we get stuck in hostile areas.”

The Marines and sailors also learned important medical skills during the tactical combat casualty care portion of the training. During this course, students learned how to rapidly apply medical care in dangerous situations.

“We teach TCCC in the Navy. It was a great refresher for myself,” said Chesney.

He went on to add the participants did an excellent job while running through similar scenarios using Marines and sailors as simulated wounded.

“The Marines came in, did their job, got their patients out of fire, dressed the wounds, simulated needle decompression and continued on. I was very impressed how the Marines conducted themselves.”

While deployed, the Marines and sailors will focus on training foreign military personnel on the fundamentals of marksmanship with the AK-47 assault rifle, the primary weapon used by many countries.

“We’re going to be the only Marines there, and we’ll be in charge of training the local nationals,” said Sgt. Michael Wong, a team leader with Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa. We won’t have support from instructors. We need intensive ‘train the trainer’ classes so that we’re able to run ranges. There’s stuff you don’t normally think about as a Marine going to a range. They’ve taught us to think about the little things.”

Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa is currently conducting training with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for its upcoming deployment.

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Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit are currently helping residents of Staten Island, N.Y., to clear debris and relieve human suffering as part of an initial effort to move Marines and sailors ashore to support the borough in their disaster relief efforts Nov 4.

Marine leadership aboard USS Wasp (LHD-1), to include Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th MEU commanding officer, conducted disaster relief assessments and surveyed damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy to an area along southeastern Staten Island in an UH-1N Huey aircraft from Marine Light Attack Squadron 467, which is currently assigned to the 26th MEU. The UH-1N is a twin-piloted, twin-engine helicopter used in command and control, resupply, casualty evacuation, liaison and troop transport operations. The 26th MEU was using the helicopters to survey damaged areas of Staten Island in preparation of follow-on support to local residents.

The flights also allowed the Marines to land in the hardest-hit areas and see what local leaders and residents needed the most.

“We’ve all seen the news, but to actually walk around and talk to people about what they are going through allows us to build a clearer picture as we conduct our planning. Despite the devastation, seeing the communities come together and help each other is motivation for us. Marines always talk about ‘one team, one fight’ and we’re just joining their team,” said St. Clair.

Over the past two days, the 26th MEU, with over 300 Marines and sailors, and 12 helicopters, have been moving gear and personnel to the amphibious ship USS Wasp, and are establishing their capabilities prior to going ashore.

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By Paul Hollingsworth

Enjoy a safe Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all there is to be thankful for.

Along with it comes well deserved time off from work, opportunity for spending valuable time with family and friends, and enjoying the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

For most service members the Thanksgiving holiday involves traveling on seasonally crowded roadways, while others may be preparing the Thanksgiving meal, both of which can present many unique challenges.

When performing any task with potential safety hazards, it is our responsibility to assess the risks and make good choices. See the following tips to assist you in having a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

Holiday Travel: Thanksgiving is one of the most traveled holidays.

Because hazards increase with personal travel, it is important to concentrate on safety, increase risk management efforts, and maintain situational awareness while driving at all times. Obey the posted speed limits, drive only during day-light hours, and prevent becoming fatigued by planning and taking rest

breaks. Planning ahead is the key to safe travel and remember don’t drink and drive.

Slow down and turn headlights on when driving in inclement weather.

Holiday Meal: Many who will deep fry a turkey, but don’t become one of the statistics due to an avoidable mishap. Deep frying a turkey involves many risks, but can be done safely if managed properly. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the fryer or access multiple sites on the internet that provide safety tips, and some pretty good recipes too. Underwriters Laboratories recommends considering the following suggestions to minimize potential risk when cooking with a fryer: - Be sure you to use turkey fryers outdoors at least 10 feet from homes, garages and porches.

- Set the fryers on a flat surface to reduce accidental tipping.

- Never leave the fryer unattended. Most units do not have thermostat controls. If you don’t watch the fryer carefully, the oil will continue to heat until it catches fire.

- Never let children or pets near

the fryer, even after cooking is done.

The oil inside the cooking pot can remain dangerously hot for hours after use.

- Do not overfill the fryer to avoid oil spillover.

- Use well-insulated potholders or oven mitts when touching pot or lid handles. When possible, wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from potential oil splatter.

- Be sure the turkey is completely thawed and be careful with marinades. Oil and water don’t mix, and water causes hot oil to spill over, potentially causing a fire.

Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire. Remember to use best judgment when attempting to fight a fire. If the fire is manageable, use an all-purpose fire extinguisher. If the fire increases, immediately call 911 for help.

As Marines, sailors and civil servants we live by our core values.

So think before you jeopardize the safety of yourself, your fellow Marines, sailors, civilian employees or family members, and remember Semper Safe.

Of all the utility uniforms in use today, the most cost- and combat-effective is the MARPAT digital. There’s talk in Congress of sharing the design.

How would you feel about sharing the MARPATs with the other services (without our coveted Eagle, Globe and Anchor, of course)?

Since I have two sons in the service, one a Marine and one a combat medic in the Army. If the pattern helps save lives, then by all means share. Don’t they all fight for the same cause?

Lea Christensen

The Army spent more than $3 million and looked at 17 patterns to design their uniform, and it is the most ineffective of all the branches.

The Marines spent less than $1 million, looked at over 60 patterns and has the most effective uniform. How about the Marines just pick out a new one for the Army?

Katelin Palermo

We’ll share the uniforms when they share the budget on optics, weapons, gear and vehicles ... so never. Doing the most with the least since 1775.

Daniel Barth

First you take rolled sleeves away ....

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What to do if divorce hits Divorce is a challenge in anyone’s life and over 50 percent of married couples go through the experience.

The retired family is occasionally faced with this sad dilemma. Counseling services are provided for couples or singles with relationship problems, mental health care is available for depression and other illnesses associated with potential divorce issues, and chaplains can also provide some assistance to couples. Even with these assets and tools, the divorce may proceed. The base legal service is available for consultation service but not representation in court.

A spouse married less than 20 consecutive years while the member was on active duty will lose the identification card and benefits. If they were married to the member for 20 years

and at least 15 years was during active duty service, they may request to retain the ID and medical benefits for up to one year. There are categories distinguished by length of service for former spouses, which delineates what is available for a former spouse.

The Uniformed Services Former Spouses Protection Act allows state courts to consider military retired pay as divisible property in divorce settlements after June 25, 1981. It also establishes procedures by which a former spouse could receive all or a portion of the court settlement as direct payment from the finance service center. The law does not direct state courts to divide retired pay – it permits them to.

The law stipulates that only disposable pay may be divided. Dispos-

able pay is defined as pay other than debts owed the government, amounts of retired pay waived for receipt of Veteran’s Affairs disability, Veteran Service Life Insurance premiums, and Survivor Benefit Plan cost for a former spouse receiving USFSPA. A divorce decree must clearly state the percentage of pay withheld and paid to the former spouse. The percentage may not be above 50 percent of the disposable retired pay, with the exception of debts of payment. For additional information on USFSPA, contact the base legal department.

DID YOU KNOW? A retiree who fails to notify DEERS their former spouse is no longer eligible for care may be liable for the former spouse’s medical care cost paid by TRICARE.

If the Marine Pattern works and is battle proven, by all means, share.

We all serve one country. There is no need to waste hard earned taxpayer money on camouflage that doesn’t work. Of course remove the embedded Eagle, Globe and Anchor, but let our sister services reap the benefits of what we have known to work for several years now.

Chris Taylor

One side of me says no, but the other says, for other’s safety on the battlefield, why not?

Troy LaShomb

Absolutely not. The Marines took the time and expenses to develop a unique uniform, now all the other branches want to copy us? It’s hard to be humble when you are the best.

Todd Carpenter

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Click It or Ticket The North Carolina Governor’s Highway Safety Program called “Click It or Ticket” began in 1993 and became the national model for an enforcement and education campaign of the same name operated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The campaign’s goal is to increase seat belt and child restraint awareness. During the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which ended June 3, state and local law enforcement officers increased seat belt enforcement activities and cracked down on motorists who were not wearing their seatbelts.

North Carolina, like the majority of the other states, has a “Primary Seat Belt Law” which allows law enforcement officers to issue a safety belt citation without observing another offense.

During the two week campaign, there were checkpoints and saturation patrols in every N.C. county, and 404 law enforcement agencies participated. The campaign stressed strict enforcement of seat belt and restraint laws, and the side effects were also apparent, netting not only 11,471 occupant restraint charges, but other traffic and criminal charges such as DWI, drug violations, speeding, fugitive apprehensions, etc. Total traffic and criminal violations totaled 88,086 in the state.

Wearing your seatbelt costs you nothing, not wearing it could cost you everything.

Make the right decision and buckle up every time you’re in a motor vehicle.

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Tanks disrupt enemy activity in known insurgent hotbed CPL. MARK GARCIA Regional Command Southwest

During a time when insurgents typically bed down for the winter, Marines and coalition forces engaged multiple enemy forces during Operation Helmand Viper recently.

Tanks with Regimental Combat Team 7 led the support mission for special operations forces. The operation’s focus was to find and destroy weapons caches, improvised explosive devices and drug producing facilities. Coalition forces localized their efforts to Zamindawar, a known insurgent hotbed between Musa Qalah and Kajaki.

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, along with various supporting units, convoyed through the night and were prepared to attack by first light. By the time the sun rose on a chilly Afghan morning, the assault was under way. Throughout the next eight days, Marines provided sustaining firepower and resupply missions for the special forces.

“The operation was in support of (a task force) that is an element of the special operations task force here in Afghanistan,” said Capt. Matthew Dowden, the commanding officer for 2nd Tank Bn. “The objective was to go out and disrupt the insurgent activities in the area to give the Afghan National Security Forces room to operate this winter. We provided the sustainment and firepower they needed to go through some of the areas they were in and have the staying power they might not typically have.”

Dowden credited the success of the operation to his Marines’ ability to

Photo by Cpl. Mark Garcia

After receiving small-arms fire from a corn field, a tank scouts the field for any suspicious activity during Operation Helmand Viper Oct. 21. During the operation 2nd Tank Battalion led the support mission for special operations forces. The operations’ focus was to find and destroy weapons caches, improvised explosive devices and drug producing facilities. accomplish the mission at hand.

“Initial indications are the operation went very well,” Dowden said. “They found a significant number of both narcotics assets and production facilities, as well as lethal aid in the forms of weapons and ammunition. Watching my Marines was a humbling experience. It seems like every time we go out there’s a challenge we don’t account

for. There always seems to be something strange and unexpected that pops up.

These guys rise to the challenge and figure this stuff out on the fly every single time. Their performance was outstanding in an environment that is extremely austere and remote.”

Since a majority of the insurgents are still in the area, it was necessary to conduct the operation now as opposed to later in the winter.

“It was a timing thing because this is the back end of the fighting season where the insurgent fighters are still here and haven’t spread out to their poppy production,” Dowden said. “The majority of the guys they bring in from different places around the region are still here at this time, but if you wait much later they start to go away and bed down for the winter.

If you want to have the effect you desire you need to

go and do stuff when they’re in the right spot. You want to basically deny them the ability to have a place to rest their heads during the winter. If they don’t have those places, then they really can’t be effective come springtime, and it’s really the end state.”

1st Lt. Robert Paradis, the executive officer for 2nd Tank Bn., noted his Marines’ ability to stay calm while being fired upon from insurgents.

“It was definitely the most kinetic area we’ve been in so far this deployment,” said Paradis. “I think they responded very well. From what I saw, they were calm, cool and collected throughout the entire operation. It makes me extremely proud to be able to see my Marines encounter all these various situations and just react like Marines should to get the mission done.”

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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7 at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan Oct. 28. Mabus spoke of the drastic changes he saw in the security in Helmand province, and credited Marines and sailors for the improvements and their work training their Afghan counterparts.

FORWARD OPERATING BASE GERONIMO, AFGHANISTAN

Secretary Mabus visits Marines, sailors in Helmand SGT. JOHN JACKSON Regional Command Southwest

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ecretary of the Navy Ray Mabus spent time visiting with Marines and sailors of 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 7 at Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan Oct. 28.

This is Mabus' 10th visit

to Afghanistan and ninth to Helmand province since he assumed his position as the 75th Secretary of the Navy in May 2009.

Secretary Mabus said he saw drastic changes in the security of Afghanistan’s most hostile province throughout the past three years.

“The biggest change is just how good a job the Marines did in this area in terms of security, in terms of making the population

secure, and in terms of just the great work they have done,” Mabus said.

In addition to speaking with Marines and sailors, the secretary had an opportunity to see firsthand expeditionary energy efficient equipment Marines are currently using throughout the battlespace.

“You know Marines are the greatest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known,” Mabus

said. “One of the things making them expeditionary is their willingness to try new things and their willingness to do things to make them better warfighters. Energy is one of those things.”

Additionally, the secretary said he continues to be impressed by the transition of Afghan-led security operations. He credits the success of the transition to the Marines and sailors who are training their Af-

ghan counterparts.

“What they are doing, you cannot underestimate the importance of,” Mabus said. “We are beginning to turnover security, turnover the defense of Afghanistan to Afghans, but in a way it will help keep America safe. There is no more important work the (Marines and sailors) are doing.”

Mabus took every opportunity to thank the Marines and sailors of 3rd Bn., 8th Marines, for their hard

work while deployed.

“The Navy and the Marine Corps as a team is America’s away team,” Secretary Mabus said.

“When we are doing our job, we’re usually a long, long way from home, but it’s the job only we can do. It’s a job that has to be done for America. This is the greatest expeditionary fighting force the world has ever known, the Navy and Marine Corps team.”

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arines a n d sailo r s of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit flew aboard USS Wasp Nov. 1 to prepare to provide assistance to New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Within less than a day of receiving the order from the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, Marines and sailors boarded aircraft from bases in North Carolina to meet the amphibious

assault ship as it sailed off the coast of New York City, preparing to provide medical, logistical, engineering and heavy airlift support to the storm-damaged areas if tasked by the secretary of defense.

“You set aside politics, you set aside everything,” said Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th MEU commanding officer. “It’s Americans.

And we’re here to help.”

The MEU, a Marine Corps crisis response force designed to remain afloat for months at a time, is often called upon to help provide disaster relief abroad, but, thankfully, rarely on our home soil.

“What’s important

here is the American public sees their military can provide support to American cities in a time of need,” said Clair.

The 26th MEU is uniquely suited to the task. Operating off of a Naval vessel, and the agility of the unit’s air assets ensure aid can be delivered to anywhere within hundreds of miles.

“We have the capability to fly, and we can support New Jersey. We can support New York City.

We can support Connecticut simultaneously,” said St. Clair. “It’s what the MEU brings: the flexibility and the inherent capabilities that come with it.”

The assets the 26th MEU embarked aboard USS Wasp were picked specifically to give the unit many tools at its disposal for rendering assistance to the area.

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), assisted by aircraft from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467, have the UH-1N Huey and the CH-53E Super Stallion heavy lift helicopters capable of moving large numbers of passengers, supplies or equipment.

“This is another great example of the flexibility and responsiveness of the Navy-Marine Corps team,” said St. Clair.

“Specifically, our ability to conduct these operations from the sea. We’re able to do something other services cannot do.

We don’t have to have a large footprint on the shore. We can conduct all of our command and

Photo by Cpl. Michael S. Lockett

Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit deployed aboard USS Wasp Nov. 1, currently afloat off the coast of New York City, to assist in disaster relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The 26th MEU is able to provide generators, fuel, clean water and helicopter lift capabilities to aid in disaster relief efforts. The 26th MEU is currently in pre-deployment training, preparing for their departure in 2013. As an expeditionary crisis response force operating from the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations. control from the sea.”

The USS Wasp, purposebuilt to support the operations of a Marine expeditionary unit, is the perfect staging platform for this kind of operation. “The city of New York, the states, don’t have to find space to billet Marines. They don’t have to find space for our aircraft. Because we can recover back to the USS Wasp, and we can do it every day,” said St. Clair.

“We can assist with the ability to move supplies with our aviation assets. We can do a site survey to determine how bad an area is. We can help move and distribute supplies like water, food, blankets and pieces of

equipment. If it can fit in a CH-53E, we can move it,” said St. Clair.

“We can get supplies and people to areas affected, where the only means to get there may be aviation assets.”

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, specializing in construction and debris removal, water purification and transport, electrical and generator work, medical support, and heavy machinery operation, give the commanding officer many options to offer governments and agencies requesting assistance. “The MEU has all these capabilities inherent to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force.

We’re able to respond

quickly. We’re able to self-deploy, and the flexibility being embarked on the USS Wasp allows for an afloat staging area,” said St. Clair.

“Something like this pulls America together.

There’s support coming here from all over the country,” said St. Clair.

The MEU is just one part of a larger plan, with other agencies and organizations coming together to provide assistance to the Northeast. “This is an example of what a true crisis response force is. It’s the MEU and the amphibious ready group. We moved to the affected area quickly, with a robust capability, and we’re posturing to support.”

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Combat logistics patrol supports mission, supplies Marines CPL. TIMOTHY LENZO Regional Command Southwest

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he Marines and sailors supplying the infantry and other coalition forces have a job with long hours, late nights and early mornings.

Recently, a combat logistics patrol comprised of 22 vehicles and more than 60 Marines and sailors traveled to three forward operating bases. The convoy departed at 8 p.m. and returned 32-hours later after picking up an additional two vehicles, three trailers and a forklift.

For service members with Combat Logistic Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 this is a typical convoy. They travel to different bases with supplies for the Marines and pick up anything broken or not needed.

“On this last mission, we resupplied 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment,” said 1st. Lt. Andrew Schlottmann, the platoon commander.

Schlottmann’s platoon brought food, drinks, surveillance equipment and construction materials to three bases. The platoon often brings mission-essential items.

“The construction materials will help the combat engineers improve the base,” said Schlottmann.

“What we bring to the bases is often used very quickly. Sometimes we have gear critical to the Marines’ mission, so they’ll have someone waiting for us to get the piece of gear.”

Marines understand supplying the battalions is vital to the mission. They take pride in making sure the Marines and coalition forces at the smaller bases have what they need.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 prepare more than 20 vehicles for a 32-hour combat logistics patrol to three forward operating bases Oct. 23. The convoy delivered food, water, construction materials and surveillance equipment to Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment.

“What we do is critical,” said Sgt. Adam Virosztko, platoon sergeant, CLB-2. “Without us, the Marines at the bases wouldn’t be able to do what they do. It’s not just about driving from point A to point B, it’s about making sure they have everything they need at each point.”

With the number of vehicles and personnel, keeping track of everything is not an easy task.

“It can be a challenge to coordinate all the moving parts,” said Schlottmann.

“Fortunately, we have some extremely competent noncommissioned officers, and Sgt. Varosztko does a very good job.”

The Marines traveled knowing the dangers involved of driving in a combat zone. While firefights are a possibility,

the main concern for the convoy is improvised explosive devices.

Each patrol travels with a security team. The team investigates any potential IED threats, provides security and is ready to engage an enemy when needed.

The platoon was in Afghanistan for approximately three months and traveled throughout Helmand province supporting Marines and coalition forces.

“We became very proficient,” said Schlottman.

“The Marines proved they can operate their vehicles according to our standard operating procedures.”

Following the SOPs is vital for drivers who often find themselves in tight places and on roads not designed for large vehicles. Operators are vigi-

lant not to cause damage or harm to any locals or their buildings.

“Fortunately, all our operators are extremely well trained, and we haven’t had any incidents with locals and always accomplish our mission,” said Schlottmann.

Despite the drawdown of troops in Afghanistan, supplying the Marines is still a vital and necessary job. The Marines with CLB-2 continue to drive through Afghanistan, dropping off and picking up anything and everything until the mission is accomplished.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

Cpl. Travis Martin, wrecker operator, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, secures chains to lift a trailer off a truck bed Oct. 24.

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CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

Joint academy closes, Afghans take over CPL. TIMOTHY LENZO Regional Command Southwest

Coalition and Afghan forces continue to make strides toward an independent Afghanistan with the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest shutting-down operations. Afghan National Security Forces developed the capability and capacity to assume the responsibility of the advanced training courses JSAS once offered.

Afghans began their first reception, staging, onward movement and integration course a couple weeks ago.

The course, taught by Afghan instructors to ANSF students, showcases the ANSF’s ability to train and sustain their own advanced training.

“The (RSOI) course is really great,” said ANA Sgt. Zakraulla, a student in the Afghan-led courses. “This is a step in the right direction for our country.”

The academy provided more than basic training for Afghan forces. Each course focused on sustainment and professional development of ANSF. “The mission of JSAS was to conduct advanced training for the Afghans on a professional level,” said 1st Lt. Aaron Viana, administrative advisor officer, JSAS. “Give them advance training they hadn’t received yet.”

The classes included a driving course, where Afghans learned the basic safety and controls of operating vehicles, to more traditional classes expected from a military academy, such as the joint officer and tactical leaders course, and the explosive hazard reduction course.

Now the academy is completely closed. A few weeks ago, the Marines transferred responsibility to the Afghans when they started RSOI courses.

“This was history in the making,” said Viana. “We grabbed a brand-new force and helped build them from ground zero. They don’t

have the 237 years of military experience like the Marine Corps. They started 10 years ago.”

The academy started with recruit training, but as the ANSF developed, so did the role of JSAS. It branched out to the different Afghan police services, too.

Of the 901 graduates in the last eight months, 333 were ANSF police.

One of the latest goals of the instructors was training the trainer.

“We had a limited window,” said Cpl. Angel Rodriguez, adviser training instructor. “The class that just graduated are key instructors to what we are doing right now at the RSOI course.”

For Rodriguez and his fellow Marines, the key to success was building rapport and respect with their Afghan counterparts.

Throughout the years, the Marines taught, ate and lived with the Afghans for their entire deployment.

“The only time they were not with Afghans was when they were sleeping,” said Viana. “The Marines would be with them all day building the relationship.”

For Sgt. Henry Torres, adviser instructor, the relationship helped JSAS become successful.

“The people of Afghanistan have a lot of pride in who they are and their country,” said Torres. “We built a reputation amongst the students of being respectful.

We built great rapport, and they trusted us. It was the biggest thing.”

The Marines and sailors were under the constant watch of the Afghans. They shared hardships together, instantly gaining a mutual respect.

“One day we were on the range getting rained on, with mud to our knees, holding frozen machine guns,” said Torres. “They saw Rodriguez on the range, soaking wet, hungry and cold, but still motivated.”

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can relate to this story. The idea of sharing in misery builds a brotherhood and respect beginning the first days of Marine recruit training. The Afghans understood this and kept focused on their overall goal, serving their country.

“I’d tell them, ‘I’m sorry, I know it’s 120 degrees (Fahrenheit), and we have all our gear on,’” said Torres. “‘I know all we have is water and (meals, readyto-eat). But I promise you, in the end, you will be a successful leader. You will be able to lead your country. You will be able to fight battles and win.

If you stick with me now, I promise it will pay off in the end.’”

The Marines’ maturity and humility helped them reach the Afghans. They set the precedent they were in this together.

With tensions rising in Afghanistan, Rodriguez said he never felt threatened working so closely with the Afghans. A key reason was the Marines’ ability to earn a mutual respect with their ANSF counterparts.

Torres said he remembered an Afghan officer who stood up during one of his classes and told his classmates the reason they have their uniforms, the reason they have their weapons, the reason they have the things they have is because the Marines

made a sacrifice.

“We had a bond,” said Torres. “I’d tell them we are all the same. We are all equal. I was a Marine, and they were an Afghan service member. It was the only difference.”

For many of the Marines, JSAS offered more than an opportunity to teach another country’s armed forces. It was an opportunity to learn about another culture.

“The Afghans are as patriotic as Marines,” said Rodriguez. “I heard them saying they are here for their country, their family and to fight terrorists.”

The academy may be closed, but it does not mean its influence ended.

Many of the graduates are training their Afghan brothers a couple blocks away on Camp Shorabak.

Even more Afghans took their skills with them to their units to train there.

With coalition forces preparing for the drawdown, the academy might get lost in the story of Afghanistan, but for Marines like Rodriguez and Torres, their time spent training the trainers will have a long lasting impact on ANSF. “It was a great experience, from the chain of command all the way down,” said Rodriguez.

“We were advisors to the Afghans, and it’s a great accomplishment.”

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NOW ZAD, AFGHANISTAN

From protecting president to developing Afghans MASTER SGT. BRENDA VARNADORE Regional Command Southwest

“Joining the Marine Corps was an easy decision, especially with a guaranteed job to protect the president.”

Cpl. Austen Clark, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, decided after graduating from high school the Marine Corps Security Forces was his destiny.

“My granddad was in,” said Clark. “He was (communications) though. I didn’t want to go to college, so I joined.”

After graduating recruit training and infantry school, Clark headed to Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., while his security clearance went through. Once all necessary investigations were done, it was time for him to head to Camp David to protect former President George W. Bush.

“President Bush was

a huge mountain biker,” said Clark. “We would always see him out riding.

He was hilarious though, and always had time to talk and laugh with us.”

After President Barack Obama was elected, Clark had the chance to not only provide security for him, but play basketball with him.

Clark moved up quickly while with Security Forces and earned a billet as Reactionary Force Commander, making him responsible for two react teams. His more than three years at Camp David made Clark realize his ultimate goal is federal service after the Marine Corps.

“I want to eventually get on with the Secret Service or U.S. Marshals,” said Clark. “I was going to do it from (Camp David) with all the connections, but I was scheduled for (2nd Bn., 7th Marines) and knew they were deploying soon. It is what I joined to do, so I re-enlisted.”

After Clark arrived at 2nd Bn., 7th Marines he found out his deployment was not to Afghanistan like he originally thought, but to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. While with the 31st MEU, he found himself in Australia to set it up for the following units that would start rotating through the unit deployment program.

“I really enjoyed my time there,” said Clark.

“Being able to train with the Australians was a great opportunity.”

What Clark found out quickly when he arrived to a regular infantry battalion, however, was he would have to prove himself to the unit he had what it took to lead Marines.

Photo by Master Sgt. Brenda L. Varnadore “I love what I do and Cpl. Austen Clark, a squad leader, with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, is currently being here with a very deployed to Now Zad, Afghanistan. Clark served with Marine Corps Security prideful unit helped,” said Forces at Camp David. He re-enlisted to finally deploy to Afghanistan.

Clark. “It was an uphill battle, but I proved myself definite goals for himself. my skills as a Marine and transfer to federal service, and have progressed to “I waited five and a try to pick up sergeant.” he said his parents, Brian squad leader.” half years to get out here,” Whether Clark decides and Joy Clark, would alClark is finally in Af- he said. “I want to try to to stay in the Marine ways be supportive and ghanistan and set some use the time to sharpen Corps for the long haul or proud of him.

Passing off knowledge: Follow Me Division conducts command post exercise SGT. BRYAN PETERSON 2nd Marine Division

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 2, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, makes sure fellow service members and other coalition forces receive the supplies they need to continue operations in Helmand province recently.

Loadmaster supplies service members CPL. TIMOTHY LENZO

Regional Command Southwest

The battalion supplies Marines and other coalition forces throughout Helmand province. Most of the food, drinks, building materials and equipment come from their logistics patrols.

“We take everything from point A to point B and sometimes even C,” said Cpl. Aramando Muniz, loadmaster in the battalion.

A loadmaster’s job ranges from checking to make sure everything is loaded safely and securely, to making sure gear is signed over to the proper person. Muniz also makes sure he knows what the Marines need for future deliveries.

“Sometimes Marines don’t always get everything,” said Muniz. “I talk to the Marines. When I’m back, I make sure we load it on the next convoy. If there are other Marines going back to the base, I’ll give it to them.”

It is this kind of dedication that developed Muniz’s reputation of be-

ing professional and helpful. The Marines at the bases know to find Muniz if they need anything when the logistics patrol arrives.

“When people call our office looking for gear, they ask for Cpl. Muniz by name,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Schlottmann, Muniz’s platoon commander. “He’s earned himself a reputation with the Marines with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines. They know when he shows up, he’s there to work, and they take him very seriously.”

When a patrol arrives at a forward operating base, there are a lot of moving parts. Certain bases receive certain items and quantities. In addition, Marines at each base might have something to return with the convoy. With more than 20 vehicles and 60 Marines and sailors moving around large boxes of cargo, the importance of a loadmaster quickly becomes clear.

“Cpl. Muniz is always the first person on scene when we get to other FOBs,” said Sgt. Bryan Hall, security team leader. “He’s always coordinating with the other units, and he makes the unloading and loading a lot easier.”

Muniz is active when the logistics patrols arrive. He

makes sure the correct personnel sign for items, checks unloaded gear and accounts for loaded gear.

“He’s also on the trucks with the Marines undoing straps and unbinding chains,” said Hall. “He doesn’t just sit there and tell people what to do. He gets his hands dirty and works with the Marines.”

For Muniz, the job is the next challenge he is trying to conquer. This is his first year as a loadmaster. He volunteered for the position before he deployed. He enjoys working under the stress and time sensitive conditions.

“After my first two deployments, I wanted to move up to a bigger challenge,” said Muniz. “When I’m loading, sometimes I feel like I’m playing Tetris. I’m trying to load as much as I can on one vehicle safely.”

Muniz may compare his job to a game, but he takes his job seriously.

“I play a supportive role for the guys out there in the fight,” said Muniz. “I want to make sure they have everything they need.”

With winter fast approaching, Muniz’s job as loadmaster will not slow down. He will continue to make sure Marines and coalition service members throughout Helmand province receive the necessary gear and supplies to continue operations.

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With two wars, the last nine years were hectic, to say the least. Constant deployments with Lejeunebased units took ample training time away from the 2nd Marine Division headquarters element.

The regiments and battalions annually conducted their pre-deployment training before heading forward, but both division’s forward and remain behind element were too busy running combat operations, and understandably so.

The training, which Marines with the “Follow Me” division headquarters and Headquarters Battalion conducted recently at Tactical Landing Zone Bluebird on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, was a command post exercise, commonly referred to as a CPX. The training consisted of convoying to TLZ Bluebird, hastily setting up a command post and much more. The idea behind the training was to refresh older Marines and to train those who were not a part of it before.

The commanding general makes key decisions from the command post on how to run combat operations with the information he receives from forward units.

Since the wars began, the forward command posts in Iraq and Afghanistan were set up and never taken down, making the transition between West Coast and East Coast commands a fairly seamless process.

Now, with combat operations in Iraq over the Marine Corps is winding down its role in Afghanistan.

Though Lejeune-based Marines are rotating to theater early next year, it’s a much smaller role. In previous years, each major subordinate command went forward — not the case anymore.

Senior-level staff within the division concluded now was the time to get back into the training.

The exercise even included Operation Rolling Thunder, which is a 10th Marine Regiment artillery exercise held twice a year at Army Base Fort Bragg, N.C. The division’s COC at TLZ Bluebird communicated back and forth with 10th Marines, as if in a forward environment, to further their training.

“Ultimately, our job is to coach, teach and mentor,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Andrew Hampton, the division operations chief. “We all need to make sure how to best get the information to the CG.” Hampton said in March, the division headquarters will conduct this training again, but take it a step further.

“During these three days, we want to make sure the Marines we are mentoring know how to set up a COC,” said Hampton. “In March, we will set up here again, but once we set up, we will send a forward unit out to set up their COC at Fort Bragg. They’ll get their weapons, gear and get in the vehicles. Then, once the forward sets up their COC, we will pack things up here and move to Fort Bragg and do the same thing again.”

The exercise will emulate what Camp Leatherneck is to Camp Dwyer, for example, in Afghanistan. Tactical Landing Zone Bluebird will be Camp Leatherneck and Fort Bragg will be Camp Dwyer.

“This is a great time for Marines in their (military occupational specialty) to learn their job from the ground up.”

STATEN FROM 1A The 26th MEU, stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, was in pre-deployment training when it received orders to head north to the New York-New Jersey areas hit by Hurricane Sandy. As an expeditionary force-in-readiness operating from the sea, the MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations.

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

THE GLOBE, CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

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NOW ZAD, AFGHANISTAN

Machine gunner makes most of Afghan deployment MASTER SGT. BRENDA VARNADORE

Regional Command Southwest

After three years at Oklahoma State University, it came time for one man to make a decision on his major. Realizing it would affect the rest of his life, he wanted to be absolutely sure. He took a long, hard look in the mirror and made his decision. He wanted to be a Marine.

Now four years into his six-year contract, Cpl. Michael Sheets, a machine gun leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, has no regrets.

“I got to the point where I had to decide what I wanted to do,” said the 2005 high school graduate. “I wanted to be a Marine, so I signed a six-year contract to be infantry. I thought that was the only way to be a Marine.”

His parents, Tom and Cynda Sheets, were initially surprised, but stood by their son.

“They are very supportive and proud,” said Sheets. “They send care packages all the time to show their support.”

Sheets joined 2nd Bn., 7th Marines during March 2009 after recruit training and the School of Infantry. He deployed twice with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, based out of Okinawa, Japan. During his second deployment with the MEU, he went to Australia. His battalion set up

the Marine Corps’ new unit deployment program in Australia.

Now Sheets is in Afghanistan where he wanted to be since he enlisted. He said from what he hears and sees, the Marines made progress in Now Zad. “We have definitely helped a great number of people here,” said Sheets. “You can tell they feel safer with us and are starting to feel safer with the Afghan forces.”

Because of the development of capability and capacity within the Afghan National Security Forces, the Marines have more time on their hands. Sheets confesses to being an avid golfer and fisherman. Since it is not available to him here, he said he works on growing as a Marine and a leader.

He praises his machine gun team.

“They keep me on my toes,” Sheets said. “They teach me something new constantly, but it makes me a better Marine.”

He said he also takes every opportunity he has to catch up on sports.

“I watch any (Oklahoma State) sport and the Cowboys,” he said.

“I follow the Internet and game tracker whenever I can.”

Sheets isn’t sure whether he is going to serve his six years or 20, but he knows his ultimate Photo by Master Sgt. Brenda L. Varnadore goal is to serve in federal law enforcement. Until then, he said he Cpl. Michael Sheets, a machine gun leader with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, poses for wants to make the most of being a photograph. Sheets decided after three years at Oklahoma State University his true calling was the Marine Corps. Sheets is now serving in Now Zad, Afghanistan. a Marine.

Montford Point Marines join 2nd Supply Battalion LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON 2nd Marine Logistics Group

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he Marines of 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group embraced their forefathers, the Montford Point Marines, during the battalion’s 237th Marine Corps Birthday celebration in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 29.

They joined together in remembrance, united by a shared mission and legacy of service.

The Marines of 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group embraced their forefathers, the Montford Point Marines, during the battalion’s 237th Marine Corps Birthday celebration in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 29.

The Montford Point Marines helped break the barriers of segregation in the Marine Corps and were the first African

Americans to bear the title of Marines.

Until recently, their contributions went largely unrecognized.

“Tonight is special to me because we celebrate the history and heritage of our own unit,” said Lt. Col. Jesse A. Kemp, the battalion’s commanding officer. “Our heritage is actually tied very closely with the Montford Point Marines.”

Supply Battalion was first formed in 1950, but it built itself around the model of the depot and ammunition companies of World War II. The Montford Point Marines formed the backbone of many of those companies.

The two generations of Marines packed the reception center, which is less than an hour’s drive from Camp Lejeune. Approximately 20,000 African-American recruits reported to the Montford Point training facilities, right outside of the base, following the outbreak of World War II. “Besides the fact that they provided vital sustainment that actually made the

waited in silence as Kemp called each of them to stand and be recognized amidst their fellow service members.

“The Montford Point Marines certainly represent much more than our shared heritage,” said Kemp, as he gestured to the audience. “They were truly pioneers who paved the way for an end to racial segregation in our Corps. You only have to look around the room tonight to confirm their legacy. Supply Battalion is one of the most diverse units in the Marine Corps.”

The battalion provided each of the Montford Point Marines with a simple, metal canteen cup. The inscription read, “The deepest respect and sincere appreciation for the founding fathers of 2nd Supply Battalion.”

difference in why we won the war in the Pacific, they saw savage fighting along the way,” said Kemp.

Marines who graduated from Montford Point battled alongside other Leathernecks as they fought their way from island to island, added Kemp. They struggled alongside the troops on Saipan, Peleliu, Iwo Jima, Okinawa and Guam, where service support Marines defended vital supplies from direct-enemy assaults.

“Their service was described as unglamorous,” said Kemp. “I know those of us in the room can certainly relate to that.”

The visiting members of the Montford Point Marines sat at various tables throughout the dining hall. The crowd

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Maj. Daniel M. Bartos, the officer in charge of supply management with 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shares a spot at the head table with Adner Batts, one of the original members of the Montford Point Marines, during the battalion’s Marine Corps Birthday ball in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 29.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Lt. Col. Jesse A. Kemp, the commanding officer of 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, shares a spot at the head table with Turner G. Blount, one of the original members of the Montford Point Marines, during the battalion’s Marine Corps Birthday ball in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 29.

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Master Sgt. Edwin Holloway, food service chief, Regional Command Southwest, runs through his favorite stretch of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward, Oct. 28. Holloway enjoyed the hills found between miles 17 and 24, and said he tried to use going downhill to his advantage.

CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN CPL. TIMOTHY LENZO

Regional Command Southwest

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efore the sunrise Sunday, participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward were preparing for the challenge that lay ahead.

More than 250 service members from different countries, civilian contractors and one linguist ran the 26.2 miles throughout Camp Leatherneck and Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. It was a unique experience for the participants, who ran the marathon while deployed to a combat zone.

“Running this marathon out here is a totally different environment,” said Master Sgt. Edwin Holloway, food service chief, Regional Command Southwest, and the marathon’s organizer. “It definitely means a lot to the participants to run while deployed.”

Photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

(Right) A participant of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward runs the middle of the course Oct. 28. Participants ran for a variety of reasons, including fallen comrades, personal time marks and just for fun.

Photos by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

(Above) Participants of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward run their course while helicopters continue operations Oct. 28.

The marathon gave service members the opportunity to run while deployed. (Right) A participant of the Marine Corps Marathon Forward passes the 24mile marker. Volunteers manned water and food stations.

The Marine Corps Marathon Forward started during 2006 at Al Asad, Iraq, to give deployed service members the chance to participate.

It works in conjunction with the Marine Corps Marathon held the same day in Washington, D.C. Marathon runners typically train for months in preparation for a race.

The service members here worked around their schedule, making sure their training did not interfere with their mission.

“It’s tough to find time to run one or two hours when you work 12-hour days,” said Holloway. “We try to find two or three hours for the long runs on the weekends.”

The participants ran on a variety of different surfaces, varying from the asphalt of paved roads to the dirt hills near the flight line on Camp Bastion.

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Sciaenids scatter shores Fall fishing hits its peak after Sandy

In last week’s fishing report, I suggested post– Hurricane Sandy fishing would kick-start our fall fishing. The Sciaenids, a family of fish including the drum croaker, the red and black drum, speckled and gray trout, spots and sea mullet, among others, are some of the most sought–out meat and sporting fish here along the Crystal Coast, especially in the fall.

Mere days after Sandy muddied up our waters and flattened our beaches before it moved on, the bite along the Bogue Banks surf went from being on life support to the life of the party.

The fish moved out of Crystal Coast sounds, creeks, rivers and back waters, back through the inlets and into the surf as rainfall caused temperatures to plummet. This chilly weather sent fish seeking warmer waters, and anglers rushing to the closest bait shop to buy bait before all the fish disappeared.

Catches of red drum, black drum and speckled trout poured into the ocean surf, giving anglers reason to rejoice.

Catches on Bogue Pier were spectacular, bringing anglers from miles around to benefit from the catches.

People hand lining and netting red and black drum, and specks from the water below.

Last Thursday, fishing the surf a hundred yards or so east of Bogue Pier, I released over two-dozen undersized rat red drum, and on Friday. I easily limited out on big and fat speckled trout. I was not the only one; this was the norm. The numbers of red drum were staggering, indicative of an outstanding spawn in the summer of 2011.

Most of these fish were young fish, the biggest of which was only 17 inches, an inch below the minimum 18 inch for keepers in the 18 to 27–inch limit, which bodes well for next year legal “slot” sized fish.

The only disappointment was some anglers were filling their coolers with numbers of juvenile red drum like they were spots. With red drum there is not only a slot limit but the daily bag limit is one fish per day.

The Marine Fisheries officers got wind of this

and for several days gave out tickets to violators.

In North Carolina, there is no size or bag limit on black drum.

Many of the black drum, which can live for 35 years and grow to over 100 pounds, were nice eating size, in the two to eight–pound range.

On the other hand, many small spot–sized fish, with little culinary value, were also thrown into the coolers. Most neighboring coastal states have both minimum or slot sized limits and strict bag limits. Minimum size is usually 14 to 16 inches and bag limits vary from one to five fish per day. Some states also have a slot limit for the red drum with the upper keep limit of 24 to 27 inches.

It should also be known for the big breeders, you can get a release North Carolina citation from the governor’s office without killing your trophy fish. Release length is 40-inches for black drum and full regulations can be found at the Marine Fisheries web site. Remember a large female black drum can release up to 30-million eggs in a spawning event.

The Sciaenids are congregating at all the local rock jetties, from the Cape Lookout Rock Jetty, to the Shaq jetty, Radio Island, and of course at Ft. Macon.

Trout and drum are caught at the Radio Island jetty from boats and

waders along the beach too.

Fish are also in the creeks like Core Creek and Taylor’s Creek, in the Haystacks Marshes, North River and the Middle Marsh.

To the east, fish are also in the Emerald Isle and Swansboro areas, in the White Oak River at the Amphitheater, and up river to the Brickyard and farther east to Brown’s Inlet.

Speaking of Sciaenids, the gray trout bite is still hot around the Bridges in Atlantic Beach-Morehead City area and the train trestle. The only silent member of the Sciaenids, the sea mullet that are technically kingfish are also caught in citation size over 1.5-pounds, some over 2-pounds from Ft. Macon to Oceanana pier mixed in the red and black drum, and trout of course.

Yes, fishing is good.

The Ask Dr. Bogus Fishing show can be heard every Monday morning at 7:30 on 107.1 FM and 1240 AM, and can be accessed on the Coastal Daybreak Facebook page at any time. For full regulations on black drum catches visit www. portal.ncdenr.org/web/ mf/n.c.-saltwater-fishing-tournaments. For more information on upcoming fishing tournaments in the Crystal Coast visit your local fishing piers or call your local bait shops.

Stepping up, stepping out Athletes stand up for communities, strangers in need of assistance

There are few things I have less respect for than people who have no respect or concern for others.

I think part of it comes from my experience with being bullied as a teenager and wondering when the girls who bullied me would start to respect me. I also think it comes from being raised in a household where speaking ill of anybody – living or dead – was unacceptable.

I recently came across the story of a teenage girl in a small town in Arizona who was being teased and taunted every day of her life, and her unexpected heroes – members of the varsity football team.

The story of Chy Johnson, a high school sophomore diagnosed with microcephaly, a disease that only allowed her brain to work on a third-grade level, and the young student-athletes who took her under their wing made me think about the unknown power student– athletes hold over their peers.

When Johnson’s mother didn’t get anywhere in her quest to end her daughter’s misery at school,

she approached the varsity football quarterback, Carson Jones.

Jones once escorted Johnson to the Special Olympics, and Johnson’s mother felt he would be her last resort in finding out who was teasing her daughter.

Jones did more than just report students, though. He enveloped Johnson into his group of friends, effectively providing her with the safe haven she desperately needed.

He invited her to sit with him at lunch, introduced her to other members of the football team, and ensured she was taken care of during class.

Johnson made an impact on the team. Her infectious personality soon had the entire team looking out for her, whether they were walking her to and from class, inviting her to football games, or asking her to sit with them in class or at the lunch table. The teasing she once endured on a daily basis disappeared completely as other students started to recognize the error of their ways.

Athletes like Jones and his team members don’t always recognize their true potential within their school. While coaches and teachers push for student–athletes to become leaders in the classroom and community, students rarely push each other to be better. It’s a rare thing to find people like Jones who will go out of their way to

make sure others are being taken care of. Recently, though, it seems the sports community finally figured out what it takes to be a good neighbor.

Jones isn’t the only one stepping up to help. After the New York City Marathon was cancelled due to damages to the city from Hurricane Sandy, thousands of runners took to the streets to put other’s needs and wants ahead of their own.

Instead of running the marathon with the intent to win, runners took to the streets with water bottles, cell phones, batteries and anything else they could find, searching for people in need. These athletes stood up for communities in dire need and stepped to the plate when community leaders were too overwhelmed to do so.

Standing up for those in need shows the true spirit of an athlete.

There are few things I have more respect for.

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For more information on games, tryouts, special events and exercise classes around Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune check out Sports On Tap each week. To add your event e-mail jessie.heath@pilotonline.com.

Space is limited to availability.

Sport Stack Competition Nov. 15, times vary Heroes Elementary School, along with several other schools in the district, will take part in an attempt to break the Guiness World Record for most people taking part in sport stacking events in various locations on one day. Students will sport stack during special sessions in the school gymnasium. The World Sport Stacking Association encourages schools to Sport Stack for a good cause.

Heroes Elementary chose Operation Topcat and Onslow County Partners for Animal Welfare INC., and will encourage students to bring items both agencies need, such as dry dog and cat food, kitty litter and pet toys. For more information please visit http://www.am.dodea.edu/ lejeune/clds/index.htm.

Movember 5K Nov. 17, 11 a.m.

Join other men and women for a Men’s Health 5K. Wear your grey shirt and grow out your mustache for the whole month of November. Hosted by Lawrence Battle and Stephen Fruge’, with the assistance of Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit division, the Movember 5K will begin behind the gas station on Holcomb Boulevard, near the Mainside Marine Corps Exchange. A face painter will be on site to assist runners who do not have a mustache. For more information visit www.mccslejeune.com/fitness.

Camp Lejeune Swim Team Registration Nov. 19, 5 to 7 p.m.

The Camp Lejeune Swim Team will hold a Registration Day at the Area 5 Training Tank. The year-round competitive swim program is open to ages 5 to 18. Affiliated USA Swimming and the Goldsboro YMCA, swim team members compete throughout Eastern North Carolina For more information please email camplejeuneswimteam@yahoo.com.

Fitness Survey Ongoing Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is conducting a survey to help evaluate current programs at the base fitness centers. Input is appreciated and necessary in order to help improve the services provided in the fitness centers. Patrons are encouraged to take the quick survey online. To participate or for more information visit http://survey.constantcontact. com/survey/a07e6kwue72h8yop8s3/ a013fh95npz9g/questions.

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All In The Family

Brother, sister football duo make sports part of life JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

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hen it comes to staying connected, families have a myriad of methods to keep them close. Coming together to take part in family activities is an essential part of keeping every family tightly knit.

While most families bond over meals, trips or exciting events, one family aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has a different method. They play football.

And not just any type of football, either. The DiCenso family plays competitive football.

With oldest son Stephen DiCenso on the Lejeune High School varsity football team, the DiCensos already made weekly trips to the football field. When another member of their family joined the sport, though, they had double the games to attend.

Thirteen-year-old Alanis DiCenso grew up watching her brother play football. Already an avid soccer player, Alanis proved to have her brother’s aptitude for physical activity.

So when Brewster Middle School athletic director Doug Erny approached her about being the kicker for the BMS football team, Alanis jumped on board. “Coach Erny came to me and asked me, and I was like, ‘Sure, why not,’� said Alanis. “I knew the high school had a female kicker before. I was inspired by her.�

Despite her excitement, Alanis admitted being unsure how her parents would react to her decision to play football. “I didn’t tell my mom at first because I knew she would be unsure,� admitted Alanis. “But I told my dad and Stephen.� “I was a little surprised,� Stephen admitted, “but I knew she would do well.�

Alanis didn’t waste any time diving into her new sport. After making the decision to commit to football, she started practicing. With the help of her dad and older brother, she attended tryouts, and started hitting and tackling within the first three days.

Just because she is a girl doesn’t mean she has

an easy time on the team.

Like every member of the Brewster Middle School football team, Alanis learned to shake off the pain of getting tackled, adjust to the pressure of teammates relying on her and perfect her game in order to be a viable member of the team. “Stephen and my dad helped me get used to the sport,� said Alanis. “They helped with my throws and catches. I think playing soccer helped some too.�

By the time she played her first game, Alanis was a fully accepted part of the team, but watching his little sister on the field isn’t always easy for Stephen. “She’s been tackled a few times, and I don’t like to see it,� admitted Stephen. “I always think ‘You know, that’s my little sister out there,’ but I know she’s tough. “When my friends found out, they were a little surprised too, but now they know her,�

Stephen added. “They all tell me, ‘Dude, your sister is cool.’�

Being tackled doesn’t bother Alanis, who said it was all “just part of the game.� In this case, the pro’s far outweigh the con’s. Watching her brother play and becoming a member of the middle school team taught her the importance of perseverance. “You just have to keep trying,� said Alanis. “I don’t like to give up.� “You can see the confidence in her,� said her father. “She’s taken on a sport that can be very rough, and continues to persevere when it’s hard.�

Stephen also acknowledges the lessons he learned on the football field. “I’m still getting a better feel for the game,� said Stephen. “I’m still learning to understand, but I feel more comfortable with it on a regular basis now, and it taught me a lot. Now it’s teaching Alanis.�

With two kids involved in football, the DiCenso family rarely has a boring moment. Running between two teams and keeping track of school work and community involvement takes up most of their time. On the rare occasion nothing is happening, though, football is a popular topic. “We’ve bonded a little more since she started

Photo by Jessie Heath

Stephen DiCenso, a full back and line backer for the Lejeune High School varsity football team, stands with his little sister, Alanis. Alanis joined the Brewster Middle School football team for their inaugural season as the kicker, and developed a love for the sport she now shares with her brother. playing,� said Alanis and Stephen’s father. “Stephen and I will sit down to watch college football or weekend games, and Alanis will come in to watch with us. She gets it.

She can talk and keep up. “Football is it’s own language, so hearing her talk about it gives us all a commonality,� he continued.

Another common fixture in the DiCenso household is the number 42. Stephen is number 42 on the Lejeune High School varsity football team, where he is a full back and line backer.

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want to wear any other number. “I thought it would be cool to wear his number,� said. “I like it.�

Of course, playing football isn’t the only thing on the DiCenso family’s busy schedule.

School work always takes precedence, and ensuring chores are done is part of daily life.

Both Stephen and Alanis are willing to stay up however long they need in order to finish homework, maintain the A and B average expected by their parents, and help out around the house whenever needed.

“We don’t have a super strict schedule at home, but we expect them to get their stuff done on a regular basis,� said the DiCenso’s father. “They know they have to study and help out around the house. It’s not an option.� “It’s a lot to do,� said Alanis. “I come home from practice and do homework, sometimes until 11 p.m., then go to bed and get up the next day to do it all again, but it’s worth it.�

Stephen agrees balancing school and sports is worth it. With his little sister now interested in the same sport he’s been

playing for several years, their relationship grew in ways he never expected. “I never thought I’d be talking about football with my little sister,� said Stephen. “It’s brought us a lot closer. I’m proud of her.�

It’s clear it is a mutual admiration society. “I wouldn’t have made the team without Stephen’s help,� Alanis said.

While their regular seasons are over, the DiCenso’s aren’t dropping football completely. They will continue to play and watch together on a regular basis, keeping the game all in the family.

NOVEMBER 8, 2012

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Fighting drug abuse through fun run LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

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hile Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s children have spent the week learning about a drug-free life through Red Ribbon Week, Marine Corps Comunnity Services’ Resilience Education program gave adults a chance to learn about drug abuse through the Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun Run and Walk Oct. 22.

“Most of the attention (for Red Ribbon Week) goes to school and the base’s youth,” said Robin Schoolfield, the Resilience Education branch manager.

“This (Fun Run and Walk) brings this to the Marines and their families. It recognizes drug abuse prevention and gets people to talk about it.”

Red Ribbon Week began in 1988. It is a week where communities throughout the country communicate about drugs and addiction.

It also commemorates the life of Enrique Camarena, a Department of Drug Enforcement agent and former Marine who was tortured and murdered by drug cartels in Mexico. His

murder brought increased attention to the effects of drugs on a wide scale, which led to the creation of Red Ribbon Campaign, eventually instituting Red Ribbon Week.

The fun run gave its participants an opportunity to sweat for the cause.

Approximately 100 people ran, wearing red shirts to show their support. Many ran in groups, and some pushed strollers across the finish line.

“People can get a natural high from a workout instead of using drugs,” said Amy Pinkoski, the manager of the Courthouse Bay Fitness Center, and a coordinator for the event.

“People are happy, spunky and they know they can take on different obstacles after they complete even a three-mile run. It inspires them.”

While Resilience Education provided prizes and the theme of the event, Semper Fit organized much of the day’s proceedings.

“Semper Fit supports all MCCS branches,” said Pinkoski. “That’s why we’re here today. We brought our mobile unit to bring (participants) a warm-up and motivation.”

Winners were awarded prizes such as gift cards, and all participants were

RUNNERS FROM 1B One particular stretch of hills started at mile 17 and tested the runners’ mental toughness.

“From (mile) 17 to 24 was a challenge,” said Holloway. “Most people hit a wall at 18 miles, so not only did we hit the wall, we also had to deal with the hills. It really hurt the quadriceps.”

In addition to the hills, runners dealt with the dust and distractions that come with running next to an operational flight line. During several occasions, the roar of a helicopter and the dust it Kicked up tested the tired runners.

“Running a marathon is 90 percent mental,” said Holloway, who finished in three hours, 31 minutes. “The ups and downs we experience when we’re in a race can really have an effect on the runner.”

Motivation helped the runners stay mentally tough.

“I had to keep pushing through,” said 1st Lt. Ben Lukowski, Regional Logistic Support Command advisor, RC(SW), and the winner of the race with a time of two hours and 43 minutes. “There’s the wall and there’s beyond the wall, and I had to push through to beyond the wall. Pain is temporary, but pride is forever. I’d rather feel the pain than quit.”

Lukowski ran hundreds of races in college, but this was his first time winning a marathon.

The first place finisher for the women was 1st. Lt. Elizabeth Gomez, 126th

Photos by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

(Left) A participant pushes a stroller toward the finish line of the Red Ribbon Week 5K aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 22.

(Below) A participant smiles as she races to the finish line during the Marine Corps Community Service Resilience Education’s Red Ribbon Week 5K Fun Run and Walk Oct. 22. Approximately 100 people donned red shirts and took part in the 5K to show their support.

given water and apples to power them through the run.

However, even the winners retained the message of the run in the forefront of their minds.

“It feels good to be a winner of this particular race,” said Staff Sgt. Alvaro Pineda who placed third in the Fun Run. “Drugs are something impacting many people. Awareness should be brought to them so those who need help can get it, and the world can overcome the impact of drugs.”

With a message of ‘Say no to drugs,’ the event

For more information on available Resilience Education programs or activities aboard MCB Camp Lejeune visit www. mccslejeune.com.

Transportation Company, who finished in three hours and 39 minutes.

Many participants ran in memory of a fallen comrade.

Runners were seen wearing shirts with names of friends who gave their life serving in Afghanistan or Iraq.

While keeping their fallen friends in their hearts and minds, runners were not afraid to have fun and make the best of the 26.2 miles.

One participant from the United Kingdom donned a bright blue full–body suit with the British flag on his chest. Others ignored the pain in their legs to pose for cameras, flexing muscles and making faces.

“The camaraderie and support really impressed me,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Daren Richardson, fuels officer, RC(SW). “I enjoyed seeing all the people who came out to support us.”

In addition to the more than 250 particiPhoto by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo pants, many volunteers came out to supA British runner is followed closely by a group of U.S. service members, port the runners. They handed out water, during the Marine Corps Marathon Forward, Oct. 28. The participants directed traffic and cheered as runners enjoyed the race, dressing in costumes and posing for photographs. passed by. Navy corpsmen also set up firstloved it.” memorable one,” said Holloway. “I think aid stations to provide medical attention if After 26.2 grueling miles under the Afwe accomplished it today.” needed. ghanistan sun, participants received a gift With helicopters overhead, hills at the Regardless of nationality, the course bag of different items and a medal. Gift hardest moments, outrageous costumes represented a chance to run a marathon cards were given to the first, second and and the Afghanistan horizon, the Marine with friends. third place finisher for each gender.

Corps Forward marathon was one many “It was really fun,” said Sakhidad, a lo“My goal was to provide a scenic and runners agreed they would remember for cal Afghan linguist. “This was my second challenging course, but also a fun and the rest of their lives. marathon. I ran it here last year, too. I

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brought attention to a subject affecting many Americans. In 2010, 22.6 million Americans used an illegal drug or abused a medication.

“It’s important to get the community talking and remove taboos from uncomfortable subjects.” said Schoolfield. “Our message is to empower the community with education.”

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Children gather, signs raised, to get the attention of their father as he gets off the bus. Marines and sailors with 6th Marine Regiment returned after a 10-month deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan.

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Cheers rang through the air and tears streaked down the faces of gathered family members and friends as buses pulled around the corner. A mad dash for the opening doors ended with a lasting embrace. For many this was the first time in 10 months they saw the war-torn, weathered faces of their loved ones.

The Marines and sailors of 6th Marine Regiment were

deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan for nearly a year in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

“The primary mission was to provide full spectrum (counterinsurgency) operations in support of the coalition forces and in direct support to (Regional Command) Southwest,” said Sgt. Maj. Jamie Deets, the sergeant major for 6th Marines. “As the mission shifted, we shifted to (Afghan National Security Forces) partnering, putting them

in the lead, and training them to provide security and stability for their own country.”

The look of complete exhilaration washed over the faces of the service members as they walked into the outstretched arms of their family. They deserved a moment of reflection for being on call for nearly a year.

“The regiment performed phenomenally,” mentioned Deets.

“I tell you, we conducted an incredible span of operations. We conducted two major moves, full

combat operations and ANSF partnering, and took over the mission of the ground combat element.”

All of the anticipation of waiting for the Marines to return lifted, and tension and worry of the last 10 months left with sighs of relief.

“If you go through a deployment, (being back) is like all the great holidays rolled into one; and it’s such a high and for me, it’s just the best,” said Jena Sackett, the family readiness officer

for the regiment.

Almost as soon as they arrived, the Marines and sailors packed their things in their cars and walked hand-in-hand with their families to spend a weekend of catching up.

“It’s phenomenal to be home,” said Deets. “The best part is being able to get home and see our Marines reunited with their families, and see two of our injured warriors who were both here. It meant a lot to us. It’s the true meaning of Semper Fidelis.”

Large portion of Holcomb bike path closing until 2014

New trail begins at Old Sawmill Rd. intersection LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

A sailor rings the ceremonial bell nine times while the birthday cake is brought to the front of the ceremony during the Navy Ball at the New Bern Convention Center in New Bern, N.C., Oct. 20. The Navy turned 237 this year, and sailors celebrated their birthday with a strong emphasis on the Navy’s role in the War of 1812.

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Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Food, drinks, birthday cake, dancing and camaraderie filled the extravagantly-decorated convention center in New Bern, as sailors aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune celebrated their 237th birthday Oct. 20.

Sailors and Marines starting packing the large dining area at approximately 5 p.m. as couples took pho-

tos to commemorate the occasion, found their tables and caught up with friends. The ceremony commenced at approximately 7:30 p.m.

This particular Navy Ball had a large emphasis on the history of the War of 1812 in its 200-year anniversary. The Navy fought in many decisive battles in the war and played an important role in the United States’ ability to effectively fight the British naval forces.

Before the guest speaker retired

Master Chief James T. Brawley gave his remarks, there was a presentation about the War of 1812, where specific sailors dressed up in old battle uniforms and gave narrations of some of the important battles of the war, including the Battles of New Orleans and Lake Erie.

The Battle of New Orleans was important in the war because of the position of the city. While it was a great land victory for American SEE NAVY 2C

A large portion of the bike path along Holcomb Boulevard aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is slated to close from Nov. 14 until the summer of 2014 due to construction in the area.

However, bicyclists will be able to take an alternate path using the Greenway Trail beginning at the intersection of Old Sawmill Road and ending near Marston Pavilion. There will be signs placed along the road to mark the detour.

“The bike lane is required to be closed to facilitate construction of roadways for the relocation of traffic off Parachute Tower Road,” said Navy Lt. Lonny Sleeper, a project engineer with the Officer in Charge of Construction’s office for Marine Corps Installations-East. “We will then begin construction of the new overpass that will go over Holcomb Boulevard,” “This overpass at the end state of construction will allow the new base entry road to tie into the current changes that have occurred at the Piney Green intersection.”

The bike closure is required for the safety of bicyclists as well as the construction workers on site, said Sleeper. Signs and barricades will be placed to notify the base community the area is closed. Even when there isn’t active construction going on, the site is still dangerous and pedestrian traffic is required to stay away.

“Please take all trail and road closure signs seriously for everyone’s safety,” said Sleeper.

The project is for the greater good. The construction is a part of a series of efforts aiming to reduce base traffic.

“This closure is a small portion of the new base entry road project set to construct a new main entrance located SEE BIKE 2C

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Maj. Richard D. Kohler, the director of the Marine Corps’ Food Service and Subsistence Program, observes Cpl. Kimberly A. Burkett, a food service specialist with Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, at the unit’s Camp Freedom kitchen aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently. Kohler served as a judge for the W.P.T. Hill award competition.

Food Service Company competes for best in Corps LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON 2nd Marine Logistics Group

Their breath hung in the air and mingled with the steam from the water heating in their field kitchen.

The cramped galley buzzed with activity as the Marines with Food Service Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group prepared their last meal at Camp Freedom aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune early in the morning of Oct. 23.

The day’s menu was chicken a la king and shrimp creole. The stakes – best field mess in the Marine Corps.

“We get to see the state of readiness we are in,” said Art Myers, a representative of the National Restaurant Association and one of the

judges for the W.P.T. Hill award.

“Food service is probably one of our most important areas, but it is not often recognized, especially when we go out to the field.”

The Marines of Food Service Co. won the competition for the East Coast earlier in the year and advanced to compete against the Marine Corps’ best field food service units from the West Coast and overseas. The judges assessed the company on operations, sanitation, taste and quality of food.

The field conditions deprived the cooks of the resources found even in a standard household kitchen. Every spice and every item of food was limited to what they had at the field facility.

“It is not like I can go to my storage room and grab whatever I want,” said Sgt. Christopher

Womack, the chief cook at Camp Freedom. “You have to be flexible. Everybody has to know their jobs. If they don’t know something, someone has to be able to teach it.”

The conditions forced the team of cooks to get creative in the kitchen’s tight quarters, where temperatures can soar from the heat of the ovens. The crew even sliced fruits and vegetables into decorative garnishes.

“I was in field operations during Vietnam, and this is the difference between night and day,” said Myers. “I just watched them prepare the meal here, and they put a lot of work into it. It is a balanced meal and will give the (Marines) the nutrition they need to be fit to fight and win.”

Myers recently observed

another Marine dining facility and said he was impressed with how the Marines watched what they ate and portioned the items on their plates.

The staff laid out a spread of apple crisp, cake and corn bread to compliment their main dishes and salad bar. Approximately 170 Marines worked their way through the dinning facility at lunch, where hot coffee and icecold juice waited for them.

The feast took several hours of preparation under the dim florescent lighting of the camp’s tents, where safety and sanitation were a significant challenge.

“We’re going back to the drawing board,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brent Patterson, the company’s executive officer.

“We are selling this to the Marine

Corps and saying, ‘This is something imperative for the future since we are going through a significant shift in our direction.’”

Patterson said the Marine Corps’ new focus is to return to its amphibious and expeditionary roots, which requires a welltrained, flexible crew of foodservice providers who are ready to handle field environments.

The unit already proved it was ahead of the curve when it won the initial leg of the competition on the East Coast. Patterson credited his senior enlisted leadership and a strong training regimen with the success.

The results of the competition will come out in approximately two weeks, but Patterson said win or lose, he was humbled by the performance of his Marines.

Lead, inspire, instruct: Personnel Administration School seeks instructors CPL. ANTHONY J. KIRBY

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The leadership for the Personnel Administration School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson is soliciting Marines serving in the occupational field 0111 to serve as instructors.

The mission of the school is to conduct formal resident training for officers and enlisted Marines across the full spectrum of warfighting and support operations as related to the administration field, and to sustain the transformation of Marines in order to prepare them for service in the operational forces and supporting establishments. The Personnel Administration School trains approximately 1,800 students annually.

Instructors are charged to provide junior Marines the required entry-level training for assignment in the field. Instructors may also be tasked to provide intermediate and advanced formal training to noncommissioned officers and staff noncommissioned officers in pursuit

of professional military education. They may also be required to deliver formal training to adjutants, personnel officers, and senior staff noncommissioned officers and officers serving in manpower officer billets. ”Being an instructor at Personnel Administration School is a unique duty that is significant, challenging and extremely rewarding, and allows me the opportunity to positively impact the quality of administrative support throughout the Marine Corps,” said Staff Sgt. Michel Sagna, career level instructor at PAS. Serving as an instructor for 36 months has numerous benefits to include the pride associated with the direct interaction and influence on the young Marines who will enhance the overall personnel readiness of their assigned unit. Staff noncommissioned officers assigned as instructors routinely demonstrate and refine their troop handling skills in their daily interaction with their platoons of Marines. The unique role of an instructor makes for a more involved experience while working

NAVY FROM 1C forces, the Navy also played a vital role in warding off British ships, even though the United States was outnumbered.

The Battle of Lake Erie was also a Navy victory celebrated during the ball. British forces initially seized control of the Great Lake at the onset of the war, but eventually American forces defeated Britain’s Royal Navy, even though America was again outnumbered. The win gave the United States control for the rest of the war, and it allowed them to once again control Detroit and win the Battle of Thames with the vital location of the lake.

After the impressive presentation of the war, Brawley was introduced.

He began his 24-year Navy career in 1985 when he attended recruit training in Great Lakes, Ill. He worked in many different facets, starting as a deck seaman and then serving as a corpsman at the School of Infantry - West in MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. He later deployed in 1990 with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company as one of the first units sent to Saudi Arabia in support of Operation Desert Shield. This, and many other accolades, made him a popular choice to speak at the birthday celebration.

Brawley spoke about his career in the Navy and the amount of respect he has for sailors all over the world.

“Once you become a sailor, you’re always a sailor,” said Brawley. “It means you belong to an exclusive fraternity. On a daily basis, most sailors don’t think of it that way, but it’s true. We belong to a service with a great maritime history which helped shape the United States we know today.”

The night of festivities continued with the cutting of the cake and dancing. By all accounts, it was a great occasion to celebrate the 237th year of the Navy’s existence.

in the administrative field, and also provides diversity in the career path.

“I wanted to be an instructor because I wanted to actually mold the administration community and lead those Marines coming into the job to build them from the starting point,” said Master Sgt. James Lockridge, career level instructor at PAS. “Marines don’t necessarily realize this career road map opportunity to lead and train other Marines in administration, but they are at the tip of the spear ensuring the successful continuation of the 0111 field in the Marine Corps,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Frye, senior instructor at PAS. Sagna said he became an instructor because it would be something different and would hold diverse challenges. He said he loves it, and it stays interesting.

“New instructors should expect to deal with young Marines and deliver a lot of information quickly. They have to do it in the most competent and proficient way possible to an audience with a short attention span,” said Sagna. “I think the biggest challenge of being an instructor is

BIKE FROM 1C west of the Tarawa Terrace II entrance and just past the pedestrian bridge over NC24,” said Sleeper. “A new road that ends west of the Piney Green Sneads Ferry intersection will be built. The new base entry road is designed to help reduce the congestion currently experienced entering

delivering the material and making sure everybody understands.”

The leadership for the school is seeking staff sergeants and gunnery sergeants with a variety of administration experience who are proven superior performers and want the challenge of sustaining the transformation of the young, new Marines who will become the future leaders of our Corps.

Frye says the satisfaction Marines get from training junior Marines at PAS is a reason Marines should want to become instructors.

“Being proficient in your MOS is not just doing your job, it’s actually being able to take what you learned and impart the knowledge onto somebody else,” said Lockridge.

Interested Marines should contact Frye at 450-1066 or email acctpaschol@ usmc.mil. Additional information about the Personnel Administration School can also be found at https://mccsss. usmc.afpims.mil/MCCSSSSchools/ PersonnelAdministration.aspx

and leaving the base during peak hours.”

However, bicyclists have something to look forward to. A new bike path will be built at the conclusion of the other construction and will connect to the trail being constructed along Wallace Creek.

Marine Corps Birthday Meal Schedule 237th Marine Corps Birthday Meal will be served on the following dates and times: Mess hall FC-303 Mess hall FC-420 BB-125 RR-135 G-640 Detainee Facility 1039 Mess hall 411 Mess hall 128 Mess hall WC-100 Mess hall 521 Mess hall 227 M-455 AS-4013

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November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Courthouse Bay November 9 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Rifle Range November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Camp Geiger November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Hadnot Point Area November 8 12 through 12:45 p.m.

(Detainee Facility mess hall meal by CO invitation only) November 7 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

November 7 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

(Mess hall 227-Active Duty Personnel only) Camp Johnson November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

New River Air Station November 8 11 a.m. through 1 p.m.

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(Left) Matt Hughes, a professional mixed martial arts fighter, poses with a photo for a Marine at the Main Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 25. (Right) Matt Hughes and Lance Cpl. Justin Cummins, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, pose for a photo at the Main Exchange aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Oct. 25. Hughes’ visit was in conjunction with the tactical sales day held at the venue.

Service members, patrons line up to meet Matt Hughes LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

A line of service members and patrons with pens and souvenirs in hand filled the entryway of the Main Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 25. They were all eagerly awaiting the arrival of Matt Hughes, a professional mixed martial arts fighter and one of the professional staff members of Otis Technology, a weapons

manufacturing company that coordinated the event.

The line of diehard fans began forming more than an hour prior to his arrival, while others were surprised to stumble upon the event when they entered the exchange.

The signing was held in conjunction with the tactical sales day held at the venue.

“Matt is a huge hunter who was sponsored by Otis for a few years now,” said Michelle Bertocchi, the key account manager for Otis Technology. “He

is a great supporter of the military, and understands the importance of what they do. He knows his fan base, and wants to give back to his country.”

Marines stood in line stone faced, but as they excitedly approached Hughes their stern expressions softened. Fans went fist to fist with the fighter for a fun photo opportunity.

“I heard he was here, and was glad to be able to get autographs,” said Lance Cpl. Adam McCormack, an electronic intelligence intercept operator

with 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. “He was personable and took the time to talk to each of us.”

McCormack came bearing videogames and DVDs featuring the fighter, proving a true Hughes enthusiast. It was apparent he was awaiting for this occasion.

One Marine stated it was refreshing to see celebrities take the time to support the military.

“I’m nobody special, just an ordinary guy here to support

our service members,” said Hughes. “You guys are the ones out there risking your lives to protect our freedom. I appreciate what you all do.”

Hughes visited the base in the past to show his support for Marines. After the signing at the Main Exchange he visited the Wounded Warriors’ bachelor enlisted quarters. Although he was here as part of Otis’ tactical sale, he said his heart was focused on getting to know the military members and thanking them for their service.

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Dancers provided a visual treat with lively swirls and quick steps set to the beats and rhythms of their homeland during Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s MultiCultural Heritage Day Oct. 25. They wore fun or traditional garb. Young women and children graced the stage displaying steps from various cultural dances.

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USMC’s cultures represented at Multi-Cultural Heritage Day LANCE CPL. JACKELINE PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The tropical, melodic sound of the Trinidadian steel drums and the scent of spiced cuisine set the theme at the Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Both of the pavilion’s ballrooms were filled with sights, smells, sounds and tastes from all over the world as members of the MCB Camp Lejeune community gathered to celebrate each other’s backgrounds and traditions through Multi-Cultural Heritage Day Oct. 25.

Multi-Cultural Heritage Day is an annual event where the base celebrates the diversity of the Marine Corps.

Participants were able to taste treats from all over, such as Puerto Rican rice and pigeon peas, Hawaiian shaved ice, and other staples of various cultures.

Dancers provided a visual treat with lively swirls and quick steps set to the beats and rhythms of their cultural homes. They wore fun and traditional garb, and dancers varied in age. Young women and children graced the stage displaying steps from Polynesian dance, as well as dances from Costa Rica and other world-wide locations.

“I wanted to perform to show some of my culture,” said Daniella Lopez, a dancer with six years of experience dancing to Latin music. “I hope people learned a little bit of my culture and Costa Rica. I chose three different rhythms we dance to in Costa Rica: the soca, Costa Rican cumbia and salsa.

Salsa is a rhythm that impacted all Latin countries.”

The event brought hints of home for some and shared the rest of the world with all present.

“Even though we are in Camp Lejeune, we still have people who bring other culture to us,” said Pfc. Maria Bermeo Garcia. “They bring the (regions and cultures) to you through the (different life experiences that converge) in the Marine Corps. You just have to get around, ask questions and take advantage of events like this.”

Bermeo Garcia said events

like this can make people aware of the nuances between different cultures. “People usually lump a lot of cultures together,” she said. “For example I’m Hispanic, and a lot of people think Hispanics are just Mexican. When you meet people from the Dominican Republic or Costa Rica you can see the differences in their culture. It makes you aware whether someone is Asian, Hispanic or American. There are many different and unique cultures within those groups.”

Kimberly Berthold, who hails from New Jersey, danced cumbia, soca and salsa on the stage alongside Lopez. She did not know a single dance at all before a few months ago and now knows them well enough to perform them with an expert.

“It’s important everybody takes the time to learn about different cultures so they don’t prejudge them based on stereotypes,” said Sylvia Avens, a retired sailor who participated in the event. “It’s good to learn about them so you can respect and honor people’s cultures.”

Displays throughout Marston Pavillion provided the opportunity to gain information about different cultures and featured items showcasing a hint of each region.

“People learned from this event,” said Bermeo Garcia.

“Whether it was by watching people dance, or interacting with them, even looking at pictures and sharing the same environment taught us a lot.”

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Major Gen. Raymond C. Fox, the commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during Mainstreet Productions’ 6th Annual American Hero Awards, hosted at Sywanyks Scarlet and Gold club Oct. 26. The recipient of the John Archer Lejeune Award of Bravery was Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, an infantry unit leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines recognized for actions at home, overseas LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Many hear about the gallantry of Marines charging into battle and risking their lives to overcome any challenge they face, and the stories of their triumphant aptitude are solidified by their actions again and again.

Mainstreet Productions, a collection of military supporters, recognized four Marines for their bravery and boldness during the 6th Annual American Hero Awards, hosted at Sywanyks Scarlet and Gold club Oct. 26.

“We pay our respects to four honorary recipients,” said Sgt. Maj. Robert G. VanOostrom, the command sergeant major with II Marine Expeditionary Forces.

The Marines who were recognized were nominated for the John Archer Lejeune Award of Bravery. The Marines came from every corner of the Corps, but they all showed the strength of their character when it counted.

First among the nominees was Cpl. Quinn J. Tobias, an intelligence specialist with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II MEF. Tobias saved a young boy who was drowning while swimming at Atlantic Beach, N.C. Staff Sgt. Michael A. Kinsel, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II MEF, moved to provide life-saving first aid to a mine sweeper who was wounded when an undetected ordinance device detonated during an operation in Afghanistan.

While treating his downed comrade his patrol came under machine gun fire. Kinsel returned fire until the enemy broke contact.

Cpl. Denver C. Creasey, an automotive maintenance technician with 2nd Marine Corps Special Operations Command, smelled smoke in the building where his team was sleeping and took action. Disregarding his own safety he rushed into the room full of toxic black smoke to alert 15 members of his team and saving them from the fire engulfing their building.

Staff Sgt. Matthew E. Faircloth, an infantry unit leader with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II MEF, led his section in support of Operation Steel Curtain February 2011. His mounted section maneuvered to a blocking position where the enemy unleashed a heavy volume of small arms and medium machine gun fire from multiple firing positions in a U-shaped ambush. Faircloth lead his section’s assault against a medium machinegun position charging through dangerous crossfire. He was shot while engaging

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the enemy and rendered unconscious by a bullet impacting his helmet, which slightly grazed his skull.

After regaining consciousness he quickly resumed command of his section, orienting his machine gunners to suppress the enemy’s position and reduce pressure on the Marines caught in the ambush kill zone. Refusing medical treatment, he continued the operation with his section for the next three days.

“There is no doubt in my mind the four great Marines here are representatives of what any other Marine would do given the same choice,” said Major Gen. Raymond C. Fox, the commanding general of II MEF. “We all think we would have made the same choice, but they did. There’s a difference. Every man and woman in the Marine Corps wants to know if they really have it in their gut, but these four individuals proved they have.”

Out of the selectees, Faircloth was announced as the recipient of the John Archer Lejeune Award of Bravery.

“Any other Marine would have done the same thing I did because we’re trained to,” said Faircloth. “It just happened to be my day.”

The bullet went through the picture of his wife and kids tucked under his Kevlar. Faircloth said he looked down at it and told himself he had to make it home.

“I had to make a decision between giving up or keep fighting,” said Faircloth. “I had a great group of Marines under me who weren’t going to allow me to fail, just (as) I wasn’t going to allow them to fail. All of the credit goes to the guys I work with. They’re the hardest working group I was with.”

Faircloth said it was an honor to receive the award.

“It’s great to see they came from different parts of the MEF,” said Capt. Raymond Zavalla, the aide-de-camp for Fox. “You’re a Marine doing great things regardless of your (military occupational specialty) or field. I got chills up my spine after hearing the citations.

I would hope if I’m in the situation these Marines were in, I would be able to take action as they did.”

Marines are branded as one of the most elite and prestigious fighting forces and their actions speak louder than words. Organizations such as Mainstreet Productions bring to light their acts of heroism and expressed their appreciation.

“We need to show our respect to them,” said John Reed, the executive director of Mainstreet Productions. “It’s really important when somebody does something good to take the time to say thank you to them. You know as well as I do in the military they could be gone tomorrow.”

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Hardwood floors, extra storage area , community pool, and tennis courts. Pets Negotiable. Available Now. $1495 mo ----------------------------------1751 Old Folkstone Road 4BR/2.5BA. Unfurnished home located in Sneads Ferry. This home has a huge yard, and is in a private setting. Back deck with fenced in back yard. Come view this very unique home! Pets Negotiable. Available Now. $1595 mo ----------------------------------1415 New River Inlet Rd. 3BR/2.5BA. Unfurnished town home, located on North Topsail Beach. Ocean View, multiple decks, screend in sun porch, main living area hard wood floors. Garage.

No Pets. Available Now. $1195 mo ----------------------------------1337 New River Inlet Rd 3BR/2.5BA. Furnished town home, located on North Topsail, ocean view, multiple decks, great view of the Intracoastal Waterway. No pets.Available Now. $1295 mo ----------------------------------362 Topsail Reef 1BR/1BA. Furnished, Oceanfront condo, located on North Topsail Beach. Rent Inc: Water, sewer, basic cable, wireless Interent and trash. No Pets. 1 Week notice. $775 mo FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT private entrance, internet, cable access, use of kitchen and laundry, private bath, 10 minutes from base, $385 plus half utilities per month. Call 910-320-4721 FURNISHED ROOM, clean, nice includes utilities, sf backgate, $450 month, $200 sec dep 910-381-7864 NEAR MCAS MAIN GATE 1BR house.

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2100 SQFT MODULAR HOME 4.6 acres for sale. 4 bed 3 bath Asking $185,000. Located ~1.5 miles from Jacksonville airport. For more information call David at (910)-546-7611. bigbear4017@yahoo.com 2100 SQFT MODULAR HOME 4.6 acres for sale. 4 bed 3 bath, Asking $185,000. Located about 1.5 miles from Jacksonville airport. More information call David at (910)-546-7611. bigbear4017@yahoo.com 706 DECATUR ROAD Beautifully remodeled 4BD/2BA BRICK home w/ garage & workshop. Located on large secluded lot within walking distance to Northwoods Schools. $169,900 @ 3.5% for 30 yrs is only $762.93/mo principal & interest! Why rent when you can own for hundreds less per month?

CHOICE Realty 910.330.4481.

ATTENTION ALL INVESTORS! Cash flow property within city limits of Jacksonville. Current lease runs through Sept 2013. Monthly rental is $825.

This single family home is located on a cul de sac, has 3 bed, 2 bath, 1-car garage and is 1200+ square feet.

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Contact Rob 910-340-3700 or info@ncvalender.com BUYING A HOME? Get a FREE copy of 12 Facts You Need to Know About VA Loans info@ncvalender.com 910-340-3700 REDUCED! 113 CASEY COURT Jacksonville $179,000 3BR/2.5BA/2 car garage. 1760sq feet. Open floor plan, privacy fenced in backyard with storage shed in quiet neighborhood. Contact Will 910-650-2401 or Barbie 443-536-8051.

USED 24X40 3 BEDROOM 2 BATH doublewide to be moved. Solid, but needs upgrade and some repairs.

Almost new Heatpump. $7995.00.

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150 ABERDEEN LANE Move in today to this spacious & affordable 3BD/2BA home in like-new condition.

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WHEELCHAIR electric Pronto M41 with SureStep, new with owner’s manual. Asking $450. 910-934-4002 or 910-937-6497 WHEELCHAIR, electric Pronto M41 with SureStep, new with owners manual. Sells for $2,995 on the internet. $450 firm. Call 910-934-4002, 910-937-6497, 910-581-9660

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PUPPIES FOR SALE beagel/basset will be small sweet house and yard dogs. Should have fenced yard ready.

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REAL ESTATE AGENTS Wanted for large real estate firm in Jacksonville, NC. Our market is outstanding and our agents are very successful. Will train and assist with education.

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2008 MERCEDES BENZ CL5 550 48,500 Miles. Black, great condition! $34,000. Call (252) 626-6909 or (252) 638-8386.

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2008 4 WHEEL DRIVE ATV red Like new not used a lot need to sell. Asking $7,500 OBO. Email me for pictures Call David at 910-546-7611 email bigbear4017@yahoo.com 27FT TRAVEL TRAILER, a/c, stove, microwave, frig, gas/elec, doublebed, sofa-bed, dining table-bed. $5500 ALSO: 24FT BOAT, 225hp outbd mo-

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Community shows support at Veterans Day Parade AMY BINKLEY

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(Above) Retired Army veteran Henry O’Neil Brooks stands with his wife during Rolling Thunder Chapter NC-5’s 17th Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Nov. 3. (Below) Capt. David Lane, commanding officer of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, and sailors lead the 50-state flag detail down Western Boulevard for the Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville Nov. 3.

Battles birth heroes, and wars grow men. But it’s the simple act of remembering that allows legends to live forever.

Hosted by Rolling Thunder Chapter NC-5, several units from all branches of the military, along with the citizens of Onslow County, government officials, law enforcement, and local clubs and businesses, celebrated the sacrifices of America’s warriors during the 17th Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville, N.C., Nov. 3.

“People celebrate Veterans Day in several d diff different ways,” pointed out Fernando Sc ch Schiefelbein, parade orchestrator.

“A patriotic patrio otic parade brings the community together in i a common cause. It gives the commun nity time to reflect on our Veterans community of all war rs and on their sacrifices.” wars Schief felb explained how the impact Schiefelbein of the par p parade bridges the gap between generatio ons generations.

“It is ver vvery important our younger generation re ea realizes freedom is not free,” he noted. “T The courage their fore fathers had “The secured o our liberty.”

Henry yO O’Neil Brooks, a 20-year Army veteran, att aattends the parade every year he can.

“This is my home,” he said. “I served three tou urs in Vietnam, and I thank the tours Lord I ma m made it.”

Bro ook cheered and voiced his Brooks thank ks aas Marines and sailors marched thanks pass h him. He waved as the Young Ma arin and several Girl and Boy Marines Sco out troops returned his gesture Scout fro om their floats.The veteran admitfrom te ed to seeing his fair share of war ted aand explained he held on to hope w with the thoughts of the countr try’s future spurring him on to su survive.

“When you’re out fighting, all you can think about is back home,” he stated. “We want to stop what we see from getting back to our families. I suppose it’s why I (risked) my life, and why I want to support (events like this) as much as I can.”

Brooks wasn’t the only former service member lining Western Boulevard. Veterans from wars gone by walked among the crowd, legends in their own right blending in seamlessly with their fellow citizens.

According to Schiefelbein, Rolling Thunder NC-5 takes time to choose the grand marshal for the parade. This year, retired Marine Staff Sgt. George Barrows rolled through town with applause, cheers and gratitude calling out from the sidelines.

“Barrows is an icon in this community,” Schiefelbein remarked. “He is a veteran of three wars – World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He is what we call a ‘Hard Corps Warrior.’”

Christina Fernandez, a military spouse and membership manager for the Jacksonville-Onslow County Chamber of Commerce, brought her children to the event and encouraged them to give each organization and veteran their thanks.

“We’re a military town. There should be so many people out here acknowledging everything these service members do,” she acknowledged.

With her husband deployed, Fernandez said she appreciated the parade so much more.

“With the war still going on, we’re losing so many service members,” she noted.

“This is an opportunity to thank them.

Every town should thank their veterans.”

People new to the community quickly realize the local military presence, mostly from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, dominates every corner of the county.

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(Above right) Retired Marine Staff Sgt. George Barrows, a veteran of World War II, the Korean and Vietnam Wars, serves as grand marshal of the 17th Veterans Day Parade as he waves to Onslow County citizens in Jacksonville Nov. 3. (Below) The students of Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools from Camp Johnson march in step during the annual Veterans Day Parade in Jacksonville Nov. 3.

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‘Pitch Perfect’ hits high notes, ‘Cloud’ hangs low Now playing at Camp Lejeune “PITCH PERFECT” (PG-13) “Pitch Perfect” is a comedy and a musical competition film.

The story follows an all-girl a cappella group who are rebuilding their status to make their way to the championship and take on the boys.

This leads to a competition where they are facing off against a cocky all-male group, who are calling themselves the ‘Treblemakers.’

The participants of the ragtag singing group are portrayed by: Anna Kendrick (“End of Watch,” “Up in the Air”), who stars as freshman Beca who does not want to get caught up with a clique.

Soon, however, she gets coaxed into joining the acoustic singing group ‘The Bellas,’ where she tries to reinvent their traditional arrangements and harmonies.

As the new girl in the group, Beca is determined to revamp the set-list so it includes more up-to-date music.

Also starring are Rebel Wilson (“Bachelorette”) as ‘Fat’ Amy; Brittany Snow (“Prom Night”) as Chloe, and Anna Camp (“The Help”) as the bossy Aubrey, the leader of the group.

Co-starring are Christopher Mintz-Plasse (“Fright Night”) as Tommy, Skyler Astin (“TVs “Girls”) as Jesse, and Alexis Knapp (“Percy Jackson & the Olympian: The Lightning

Thief ”) as Stade.

Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games,” “People Like Us”) appears as Gail, and John Michael Higgins (“We Bought a Zoo”) as John, the singing-circuit judges.

Director Jason Moore loosely based this story on the 2008 non-fiction book, Pitch Perfect: The Quest for Collegiate A Cappella Glory, written by Mickey Rapkin, who followed collegiate singing groups from several universities, writing about the singing, groupies, partying and rivalries.

“Pitch Perfect” resembles TV’s “Glee” and is hilarious and extremely funny at times.

Now playing at Jacksonville “CLOUD ATLAS” (R) “Cloud Atlas” is a sprawling, epic sciencefiction saga and adventure drama that explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, present and future.

Action, mystery and romance weave dramatically through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future.

There are complexities galore in the adaptation of the award-winning 2004 science-fiction novel following six stories spanning from 1850 to a distant future and explore how human lives affect

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However since everything is connected, this film presents a unified story made up of six interwoven tales – an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific, letters from a composer to his friend, a thriller about a murder at a nuclear power plant, a farce about a publisher in a nursing home, a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea, and the tale of a tribe living in post-apocalyptic Hawaii, far in the future.

The ensemble cast involved in this film portrays a number of different characters who take on various incarnations across the centuries and miles.

Among the many talented actors appearing in multiple roles are: Tom Hanks (“Forest Gump”), Halle Berry (“Monster’s Ball”), Jim Broadbent (“The Iron Lady”), Hugo Weaving (“The Wolfman”), Hugh

FRIDAY “Pitch Perfect,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Looper,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY “Frankenweenie,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “Trouble with the Curve,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “End of Watch,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY “Frankenweenie,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “Pitch Perfect,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY “The Possession,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY “Lawless,” R, 7:30 p.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC Main Protestant Chapel (Bldg. 16) Weekend Mass: Saturday 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. & 12 p.m.

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

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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.

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Holy Days: As announced, 6 p.m.

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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.

Midway Park Chapel Contemporary Praise & Worship Worship Service: Sunday 10:45 a.m.

Youth Group, Children’s Church and Nursery provided Tarawa Terrace Chapel Main TT Chapel (Bldg. TT-2469) Worship Service: Sunday 10:30 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.

cinematography, dazzling technical effects and stunning production designs.

The general audiences need to be prepared to work each of the thousand puzzle pieces into six coherent stories. They will either dismiss or embrace, and like or hate, this most ambitious and unusual filmmaking.

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

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Author meet and Greet Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Jump head first into the holiday spirit. Carol Aebersold, co-author of the beloved children’s classic, “The Elf on the Shelf,” will sign copies of her book at the Main Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The event is free and open to the public.

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Grant (“Notting Hill”), Jim Sturgess (“Crossing Over”), Keith David (“Lottery Ticket”) and Susan Sarandon (“Bull Durham”).

Acclaimed filmmakers Andy and Lana Wachowski, the creators of the ground-breaking “Matrix” trilogy, join forces with German director Tom Tykwer (“Run Lola Run”)

for this ambitious adaptation of the demanding 2004 best seller by British writer David Mitchell that has a new-age message.

“Cloud Atlas” is a powerful and inspiring movie, but a rather disconnected epic-sized undertaking that weaves together six stories across a 500-year period.

This sprawling, mindbending and major mindtwisting tale is a very long visionary spectacle with gorgeous and breathtaking

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Ghost Hunters Nov. 14, 7 p.m.

If you didn’t get enough spooks this season, join Bruce Tango from SyFy’s “Ghost Hunters” and members of the Southeast Paranormal Investigative Association as they examine an old legend of paranormal activity at the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center to raise funds in support of military-oriented programs. Thrillseekers will participate in a real ghost hunt to see if spirits occupy and continue to haunt the 70-year-old building. Admission is $25, and tickets are available for purchase at the USO and online at www.995thex.com. For more information call 455-3411.

Letters from Santa Nov. 16 through Dec. 14 Are your children ready to hear from Old Saint Nick? Break out the pens and paper; it’s time to write Santa a letter. Children are encouraged to tell Kris Kringle about their accomplishments throughout the year, their families and even what they want for Christmas. Each note will receive a personal response from the big man in red.

Letters can be dropped off at the Tarawa Terrace Community Center Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. No registration is necessary and the program is open to all authorized Department of Defense identification card holders. For more information call 450-1687 or visit www.mccslejeune.com/ttcc.

Hidden Talents Craft Fair Nov. 17 and 18 If you’re looking for unique gifts for the holidays drop by the annual craft fair at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Choose from hundreds of handmade decor, signs, ornaments and more at the free event. Proceeds from booth sales benefit the Officers Spouses Club Scholarship Fund. The fair is open to the public. For more information call 451-2658.

USO Thanksgiving Nov. 22, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center,with the support of the community will serve Thanksgiving dinner with all the fixings to troops, their families and retirees in the community who are unable to make it home to be with their families. The day will include traditional Thanksgiving dishes and desserts. Meal delivery is also available for the troops on duty. For more information call 455-3411 or visit www.uso-nc.org.

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

(Top left) Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks about the importance of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program during the collection kickoff at the Main Exchange aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Nov. 1. (Above left) Cpl. Ryan A. Moszcienski, a landing support specialist with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, collects toys during the beginning of the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program collection aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Nov. 1. (Above right) Moszcienski waits to collect toys for the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at the Main Exchange Nov. 1.

Marines step up to help Santa LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The presence of chilly weather and seasonal retail sales signifies the nearing Christmas holiday. Many cherish the time spent with families, but children wait all year to unwrap presents that magically appear under the tree.

Unfortunately, there are children who make it on the “Nice List,” but may not have a single gift tucked under the tree.

Luckily, Santa is blessed with elves in green as well as Marines in blues who help collect and deliver toys across the nation.

The Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program kicked off its toy collection at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Nov. 1.

“Today, we have situations such as the natural disaster (along the East coast), and the tragedies in New Orleans a few years back,” said Cpl.

Ryan A. Moszcienski, a landing support specialist with 2nd Landing Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, who volunteered at the formal collection kick-off event. “Those affected families may have difficulty providing for their children.

Growing up and getting toys always brought me a smile. Bringing smiles and hope back to children and families is one of the biggest things we can do.”

The Toys for Tots program is a way to give back to the children and families, said Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East - MCB Camp Lejeune. Onslow County is a community that strongly supports service members.

“Last year, Onslow County pledged over 34,000 toys,” said Gorry.

“Children were able to have a better Christmas knowing they had a gift.

We want to exceed what we accomplished last year.”

Collected gifts are

distributed within the county in which they were collected. The program operates in the local area, but toys are collected throughout the world where Marines are present.

“We do this across the country, as well as in Japan where Marines are stationed,” said Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, the sergeant major of MCI East - MCB Camp Lejeune. “We’ve even done Toys for Tots in Iraq and Afghanistan. We are United States Marines, and we are very passionate about everything we do. We can be fierce, but we’re also compassionate.

No better friend and no worse enemy. We defend our nation, and also provide care and support to families.”

Staff Sgt. Vincent T. Sicilia, the local coordinating officer with Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, said caring for the less fortunate is important and no one is forgotten.

“It’s a great feeling as Americans to know we pull together in times of need,” said Sicilia.

Toys for Tots began in 1947, when Maj. Bill Hendricks, a retired Marine reservist, collected 5,000 toys to give to less fortunate children. He believed his efforts could influence and impact children in a positive way. His wife, Diane, developed the idea after finding out there were no programs or agencies collecting gifts for under-

privileged children.

In 1948, Marine Corps reserve units across the country conducted Toys for Tots campaigns in their local communities. Marines continue the Hendricks’ mission to warm the hearts of children.

The Christmas Cheer organization in Jacksonville will help with the

distribution of the toys.

The locations of donation boxes can be found at every Walmart and Walgreens in Onslow County.

The Jacksonville Mall will also have donation boxes.

Collections started Nov. 1 and will end Dec. 14.

For more information visit www.toysfortots.org.

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Military spouse’s children’s book receives honor

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The award-winning cast of “Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Piñata Woman, and other Superhero Girls, like me” poses for a group photo for the North Carolina Theater Conference’s Regional High School Play Festival in Washington, N.C., recently. The students are members of the Lejeune Theater Guild at Lejeune High School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

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For centuries wars were fought and families split apart.

It is especially difficult for young children to understand the purpose behind their parent’s career and long absences.

A new, gold-medal winning book is now available to help those affected by extended, worrisome separations.

Alia Reese authored the collection of “American Hero Books,” which has received 2012’s “Best Book” award by the Military Writers Society of America.

Reese, a military spouse, began writing the books as a way to better reach her children.

“I created the books as a tool to help my kids connect to their father while he was deployed,” said Reese.

The books include information such as the meaning of the Eagle, Globe and Anchor, the Marines Hymn, as well as pictures, and meanings of service ribbons and medals.

Reese joined the Military Writers Society of America as a way to learn more about the world of books.

It was not a goal to self-publish, but the realization that it was the best way to get her book out that motivated her to send the book for review, said Reese. It was then the journey began.

After being sent for review, the book was evaluated by a panel of independent judges representing the MWSA. The judges did not know Reese and did not have previous knowledge of the book in order to keep the judging fair.

During review, Reese’s book was nominated for an award by the lead reviewer, and she didn’t even know.

Out of the 80 nominees in 25 different categories, “American Hero Books” was awarded first place by MWSA at the end of the annual conference.

After having the opportunity to meet other nominees and award winners, Reese said she feels more like a creator than an author.

“I’m a Marine spouse, I have a master’s degree in psychology, and I have the same credentials as many others,” said Reese. “It feels good to get validation I created something great.”

After winning the award, Reese said her fingers are crossed the book will make it onto the First Lady of the Marine Corps’ reading list. She added she did everything she could to get it distributed, but it’s now up to the community to read it.

“Everyone was very supportive,” said Reese. “People tell me the award was well deserved and they never had any doubt I was going to win. It created great forward momentum for my books.”

Thousands of families send loved ones off to war, but the inspiration to teach her kids was what led Reese to write the gold-medal winning series “American Hero Books.”

Theater Guild wraps up win, set sights on state competition STEVEN DILLON

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Since the beginning of the school year, the Lejeune High School’s Theater Guild was working for their moment in the spotlight.

The moment arrived Nov. 3. Well-rehearsed with “Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Piñata Woman and other Superhero girls like me,” an ethnographic piece by Luis Alfaro, they boarded an activity bus for the journey ahead of them.

After an advanced preview of the play for family and friends, the members of the guild, consisting of five actresses and three technicians, prepared to travel to Washington, N.C., for the North Carolina Theater Conference’s Regional High School Play Festival.

Upon arriving at Washington High School, anxiety loomed as the

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Lejeune students waited for the next two hours before their turn to perform.

The technicians preset the scenery and sound, and the performers took the stage, ready to show the region what Devil Pups are made of. With ease, they performed their one act, working as one precise military unit.

Their only worry was projecting over their soundtrack which seemed to dominate the unfamiliar space. Immediately following the performance, the cast and crew received their feedback from the judges. The response was positive, noting their amazing ensemble and ever attention-getting pace.

After the 40-minute long play and evaluation, the members of Lejeune Theatre Guild waited again, this time for the finale.

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“Our students know the meaning of hard work and commitment,” he said. “The judges recognized it. Now the real work begins.”

Barker is planning not just additional rehearsals, but a fundraiser to help raise the nearly $1,500 the Lejeune Theater Guild needs to attend the NCTC State competition in two weeks. Fortunately, they have the perfect solution.

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Dillon added, “The competition was very stiff.

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The Devil Pups’ wait, however, was worth it.

The Lejeune Theatre Guild won for Excellence in Ensemble and for Excellence in Directing.

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Beware my grapes of wrath Practice self-control or eat humble pie

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I am feisty.

I’m also a redhead.

Granted, it’s more by choice and less by nature, but I use my permanent auburn shade to excuse one of my least attractive qualities – my temper.

Oh yes, the Irish anger runs deep in my veins, and although I learned to diffuse myself significantly since the dark days of puberty, it still rears its ugly head on occasion.

In the words of my grandma, “It ain’t pretty.”

Not all of my palefaced, freckled kin inherited the quick blood boil, but this little ginger did.

Trust me; I learned my fair share of life lessons while feasting on humble pie because of it.

Have you ever gone through one of those seasons where it just seems everything comes against you at once?

One kid comes home with a runny nose, and within 48 hours the Center for Disease Control is declaring your entire family in a state of sickness.

Work requires more effort and responsibility with no positive reimbursement to lift the heaviness of the load. And, forgive me for adding fuel to the fire, but Christmas is less than eight

weeks away.

I’m sticking to my life motto. Keep calm and drink coffee – lots of coffee.

The past few months offered plenty for me to get worked up about, yet I remained surprisingly steady. No tears were shed, n no temper tantrums were tthrown and no Facebook sstatuses revealed my unk known inner turmoil.

Everything changed the day I decided to bring a simple snack to work.

My short-lived obsession with frozen grapes prompted me to take the tasty treats for my midmorning nourishment, and upon arriving to work, I placed them in the shared office refrigerator. After a stressful morning, I went to retrieve my healthy ration only to find them missing. I searched the entire appliance looking under an array of frozen meals. They were gone.

Most normal people would be disappointed and move on. Normal was never an adjective I choose to describe myself.

Instead, my investigative reporter instincts kicked in, and I began my line of questioning.

No one got a free pass.

Whether the flair on their collar was shiny or not, they were grilled about the location of my snack.

Each denial stoked the fire of my inflamed temper, and when a giggle escaped from one of my suspects, I blew my lid.

I cannot confirm nor deny what followed. It’s all a bit hazy. I’m told a certain voice rose in angerfilled tones forcing every Marine in her office to vow not to eat other people’s food and a proper knife-

hand technique used to dismiss them.

Hello, I’m Amy, and I lack self-control.

The next few days required many apologies, and my temper-explosion is now referred to as “The Grapes of Wrath.”

As with most things resulting in my utter embarrassment, I learned a very important life lesson. Selfcontrol is an essential quality of a good leader, friend and person in general.

Think of the person you most admire.

Do they rant and rave when times get tough, or do they keep a level head and do what needs to be done? When you’re in the line of fire on the battlefield, do your superiors run screaming like children because of the stress of war or do they continue giving clear and concise orders?

From the highest ranking official to the mostopinionated teenager, selfcontrol must be practiced.

The lack of self-control runs rampant through the country faster than pinkeye in a kindergarten class during the political season.

After months of campaigning, we now know who will continue to take the helm of the country for the next four years.

Whichever candidate held your support, I hope you voted. People fought for you to have the right. If you didn’t take advantage of it, I expect you to keep your opinions to yourself until the next election.

Nonetheless, social media sites were ablaze with pushy agendas, incorrect assumptions and some downright nasty attitudes for months before citizens went to the polls.

Countless status updates

planted seeds of hostility that promptly grew into disrespectful and chaotic feeding frenzies.

I tend to avoid political discussions at all costs.

I know what I stand for, but I’d rather talk about more pleasant subjects than Capitol Hill. It’s exhausting.

So when I found myself pulled into a heated political debate with someone I consider a friend, I felt blindsided. When my intelligence was questioned, I felt angry. The opportunity to rip apart my adversary with vicious rhetoric was mine for the taking.

The familiar rise in my blood pressure warned me.

I was here before. I knew how to handle this.

Instead of engaging in a battle of wits from which both of us would walk away limping, I instead chose to practice the lesson I learned from my frozen grapes. I didn’t reply immediately and took some time to cool down.

When I regained my composure, I responded with a white flag, not of surrender but refusal. I did not argue. No matter what he said to, of or about me, I held my tongue.

When was the last time you held yours?

Self-control is not easy, but the benefits reaped from this fruit are longlasting.

If practiced, we’ll all be healthier, happier and better looking. I’m not sure if the last part is true, but I know less stress equals less wrinkles. That’s good enough for me.

Next time life offers you the bitter grapes of wrath, wait for the next course.

I’d rather have dessert any day.

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“Many of our citizens have loved ones who were or are in the military,” Schiefelbein noted. “They know from personal experiences the sacrifices they made. (This is) their way of giving back. After speaking with our active-duty military participants, the motivation level was high. They were all enthused in being part of a parade of this level.”

For some service members, the event was their first since arriving to MCB Camp Lejeune.

“Jacksonville is such a neat community,” commented Capt. David Lane, commanding officer for Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune. “Everyone is excited to be here. It’s thrilling to see the relaxed enthusiasm.”

Lane led a fifty-state flag detail during the parade and told how two-thirds of the flag bearers carried and represented their home states.

“With the direct connection this town has to defending America, it’d be hard not to have a Veterans Day parade here,” he said. “It’s great to be a part of it.”

Although Veteran’s Day is still a week away, recognized nationally Nov. 11, the parade fueled the patriotism of the county days before the presidential election.

“It’s time for us to stand together,” Brooks encouraged.

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Chaplain’s Corner

Celebrate life’s small victories LT. DOYL MCMURRY

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Photo by Lance Cpl. Austin Long

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune mix concrete mixture and water during a volunteer project to help a Marine veteran at his home recently. The Marines were part of a volunteer group, supported by the Semper Fi Fund, which started the week before by cleaning up the yard and clearing out areas for them to be able to build his new fence.

Marines assist veteran, restore hope in Corps LANCE CPL. AUSTIN LONG 2nd Marine Division

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emper Fidelis, the term that means always faithful, has been the Marine Corps’s motto since 1883. Ever since then it held firm, describing all Marines, from past to present, young to old.

Once a Marine, always a Marine.

For one local Marine, all hope was lost in the meaning of Semper Fidelis and in his Marine brothers, but Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, decided to change it and give back to their community, starting with their Marine brother.

“I’m not going to lie.

I thought the Marine Corps forgot about me,” said Johnny McCalom, Marine veteran of Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. “(I thought they) were (not directly) saying, figure it out on your own ‘war hero.’ But, seeing these young men out here, gave me back my hope and shows me the Marine Corps still does inspire its motto.”

McCalom served in the Army for 10 years before joining the Marine Corps.

In between services he was a civilian for three years.

McCalom had multiple reasons for joining the Corps. His main reason was because of a promise he made to his stepfather, a promise to join the Marine Corps once he was tired of the Army.

His second reason was the way he could tell a difference in the way the two branches trained their service members.

I had given up hope and thought I was forgotten, but they’ve shown me once again the true spirit of the Marine Corps...

Johnny McCalom, Marine veteran

After serving six and a half years in the Marine Corps with two deployments, McCalom was medically retired from service due to injuries he acquired while on patrols.

Due to McCalom’s injuries, he’s not able to do things around the house as quickly as he once could, but it didn’t stop him from trying.

His main project on his mind was to build a privacy fence around his home in Jacksonville, but due to his injuries, he wasn’t able to complete the project he began in January.

Recently, 2nd Bn., 8th Marines started providing more opportunities for Marines and sailors to volunteer in order to give back to the local community.

Sgt. Ryan Burke, a squad leader with 2nd Bn., 8th Marines, said this project means more to him because it’s more than just giving back to the local community; he’s giving back to a fellow Marine.

Burke said he realizes some Marines who stayed in the local area may feel forgotten or a sense of brotherhood is lost because they are not directly involved in the Marine Corps anymore.

It’s important the young Marines and himself emphasize to new and old once a Marine always a Marine.

Marines who live close to McCalom volunteered

to come back throughout the week to help him with daily chores and yard work, after helping with the project and seeing it’s going to take more than a one-time visit to keep things working.

Petty Officer Third Class, Samuel Markland, a corpsman with Headquarters and Support Company, 2nd Bn., 8th Marines, is the volunteer coordinator and said the volunteer projects bring the Marines and sailors closer together.

They are able to relax, and just see all ranks and service members with different billets work together and work as guys on a personal level, not so much on a professional level.

The family is very appreciative of the Marines and sailors coming out to help clean up the yard, fix the van and build a fence.

Without their help it may never have been completed and one Marine veteran would have felt left out and forgotten for the rest of his life.

“These young men will never know how much this means to me,” said McCalom. “I was going to do it myself. I was doing a little bit since January to get it done, but I was killing myself in the process.”

He continued, “This is why I joined the Marine Corps. They not only train to fight in wars and to put rounds on target, but they train you to be

a better person and to serve others rather than yourself. They just won’t understand what this means for my faith in the Marine Corps, because I had given up hope and thought I was forgotten.

They showed me once again the true spirit of the Marine Corps and its motto.”

It is an interesting time of year. I guess you could say the same about any time, but the truth is each season has its unique qualities. What makes this year even more special is sharing it with our newly adopted daughter. Everything is new to her, which in turn helps us see the world with fresh eyes too.

Recently we took her out to a farm to get a pumpkin complete with a hay ride. Given the fact she was only in America for less than two months she really didn’t understand the whole event. While my wife occupied her I walked around until I found a suitable pumpkin, and we got back in the wagon with the rest of the families.

Our daughter was oblivious to all the major movements. What she did get out of it was playing with the hay in the wagon and sharing it with us.

Such a simple thing, yet it brought great joy to her and us.

They have hay in Poland where she lived for the first four years of her life but I highly doubt she ever saw it. From what we know she spent very little time outside her orphanage. So much in life is new to her, and she is drinking in the sweetness of it.

It’s an amazing contrast when so much of the world around us seems to embrace death. We have become a culture of death. Death is glorified while life is cheapened. Many of the story lines in movies, books and TV have death as their central theme.

While I know death is a part of life and a constant presence in our military world, I have to question why it’s celebrated and glorified when it’s something that brings grief and pain.

At the same time we cannot ignore death because it is the common end for us all, and we must be prepared for it. We should embrace life and cling to it, and we should acknowledge death and prepare for it. It may sound a bit ironic, but only the author of life can prepare us to relinquish it and face death.

Jesus said he came that we might have life and have it abundantly. The greater irony is Jesus gives life by His death and victory over it.

By all statistics our daughter should not be alive.

She was not born in hospital, 13 weeks early and weighed less than two pounds. I don’t put my trust in statistics though; I put my trust in the Providence of God. My family and I are eternally grateful to the people in Poland who valued life enough to help save our daughter. We are often asked why we adopted from Poland and the simple answer is it’s where Ana was – ready and waiting to enjoy life to the fullest.

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