Globe April 18, 2013

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2nd Marine Regiment continues forward with leadership

Holocaust horror brought to life Auschwitz survivor marks ‘Days of Remembrance’ with unthinkable story of pain and loss

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Morris Glass, a Holocaust survivor, speaks about his experiences during Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune’s Holocaust Days of Remembrance April 9.

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After a weeklong journey with hundreds of others crammed in a train cart created for cattle, Morris Glass’ family was ripped apart in a single moment as they entered Auschwitz. The Nazi soldiers divided the passengers into separate lines. Men were sent to the right and women to the left. Glass stayed in line with his father and his brother but looked for his sisters and mom. When they saw each other, his mother and sisters waved to him. He waved back. He never saw them again. Sixty-eight years later in the main lobby of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune, Glass’ voice broke while describing those final moments. Among the many atrocities he shared while commemorating the Holocaust Days of Remembrance,

it was this moment that gave Glass pause. His hands shook. He took a deep breath. Glass went on to say he and his brother were the only members of his family to survive. Glass spoke throughout the region occasionally to share his story with this generation, a generation he calls “the future of the greatest country in the world.” With that distinction, Glass said, comes a responsibility to make sure nobody faces anything like the Holocaust again. Until he was separated from his family the horror was manageable, what kept them alive through the years of starvation and labor in the ghetto was that his family was still together and his family’s faith, “but this too came to an end,” said Glass. Glass described his experiences throughout World War II in vivid details. However, much of the story could not be fully encapsulated with words. His speech was peppered with

his own questions. How can one describe the anguish of Auschwitz? The cattle cars stuffed with people? Starvation? The conditions of the work camp where he only saw their quarters in the dark hours between shifts? He shared his memories through moments, such as how he managed to escape an immediate death due to his father’s ingenuity in preparation of Dr. Josef Mengele’s selections. Known as the Angel of Death, Mengele was the chief

medical examiner at Birkenau camp who, among other doctors, selected who would be gassed and who would be sent to work camps. Mengele is also known for the extensive human experimentation he conducted in the camp. Glass said in those days he was a skinny kid, and Mengele seemed hesitant to allow him through after his brother. Glass believes the tan coat with large shoulder pads his father SEE HOLOCAUST 7A

Convoy Commander receives Purple Heart STAFF REPORTS The Globe

Staff Sgt. Jayson Quintas, an Instructor with Medium Tactical Quintas Ve h i c l e Replacement, Logistics Operations School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, was presented the Purple Heart Medal by Lt. Col. Michael Monroe commanding officer , LOS, MCCSSS, during a ceremony aboard Camp Johnson, recently. Quintas was deployed from Sept. 13, 2010 through March 15, 2011 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom 10-2 as a convoy commander for a vehicle recovery team in Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group. On Dec. 4, 2010 Quintas was injured when an improvised explosive device detonated while conducting vehicle recovery operations in the vicinity of Fire Base Saenz, Sanging province, Afghanistan.

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Col. William Jurney, passed the colors for 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, to Col. Daniel Sullivan during a change of command ceremony April 12 in front of Marines, sailors, family and friends at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “I served with Jurney Sullivan and I couldn’t imagine the Marine Corps to pick a better leader to take the helm as they continue to develop in support of future operations Sullivan in Afghanistan,” said Jurney. He and Sullivan served two years as platoon commanders with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Sullivan is a graduate of Auburn University and was commissioned a second lieutenant Aug. 30, 1990. His career accomplishments include serving as the battalion executive officer for 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, during a 2005 combat deployment to Iraq. In 2008, he commanded 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, during combat operations in Iraq’s Al Anbar province. Sullivan assumes command with less than 180 days until the 2nd Marine Regiment’s next combat deployment. In his first remarks as the regiment’s commanding officer, he said he understands the changing combat climate in Afghanistan and is committed to leading his Marines to finish strong in Helmand province. He told his Marines they will continue together on the path Col. Jurney started in developing the most adaptable and flexible combat unit possible. “When we get down range, we’re going to handle our mission they put us on and it’s going to be an honor serving with you.” said Sullivan.

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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines prepare to shed their gear underwater in a timed exercise at the training pool aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, for annual swim qualification April 5.

22nd MEU maintains America’s 911 emergency force role

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22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit keeps an expeditionary footing even between deployments by remaining qualified and ready to be called upon at a moment’s notice. MEUs serve as the primary instrument in America’s 911 force in readiness. Every day at the 22nd MEU is spent training and preparing not only for its slated 2014 deployment, but for any contingency that may crop up between now and then. The unit’s training is continuous, with Marines completing their annual swim, rifle, pistol and gas mask qualifications, and others scheduled for various career and specialty courses. “Right now, the unit is focused on maintaining its readiness through keeping up annual requirements,” said Gunnery Sgt. Demetrick Jordan, 22nd MEU training chief. “This will enable us to focus on pre-deployment training and operations.” Even attached Marines from hazardous response, explosive ordnance disposal and reconnaissance units are being sent to courses they will need for any deployments ahead of normal timelines. “Our motor transport guys are also busy with licensing

right now,” said Gunnery Sgt. Trever Nelson, 22nd MEU logistics chief. According to Nelson, Marines in the unit’s motor pool have been certified to train and license other personnel for buses and a number of tactical vehicles, including Humvees and seven-ton trucks. “They’re working with our battalion landing team, combat logistics battalion and air combat element for tactical vehicle licensing,” added Nelson. “Right now, they’ve licensed more than 130 Marines with the MEU.” Marines around the unit are also busy maintaining equipment, conducting weekly preventative maintenance on all MEU vehicles, updating deployment gear lists, ensuring the MEU has everything it will need for the 2014 deployment, and testing equipment that otherwise wouldn’t be used until the deployment. “If we’re going to take this equipment out there, we need to test it first and make sure it’s reliable,” Cpl. Stephen Morrow, 22nd MEU network engineer, said about his Marines configuring a mobile network server. “We want to build our network now so we know it will work later.” In this fashion, every section of the 22nd MEU continues to prepare for the scheduled deployment, as well as any emergencies that may call the unit to action even sooner.

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