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VOLUME 74, EDITION 23
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Fallen honored at memorial service | 4A
24th MEU reaches barriers with multi-lateral training | 6A
Operation Trap House
Decorated war veteran saves civilian life at local establishment | 5A Students from Heroes Elementary compete in biathlon| 1B
Marine, Afghan operation successfully disrupts insurgents | 7A
THURSDAY JUNE 7, 2012
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE JACKSON, AFGHANISTAN
News Briefs
Photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Garcia
A Marine with Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, speaks to Afghan children during an Afghan National Army-led patrol recently. Marines with Animal Co., 1st Bn., 7th Marines work to establish an effective Afghan fighting force.
Midshipmen learn from devil dogs during PROTRAMID 2012
NC Symphony performs perfect outdoor overture LANCE CPL. MARK GARCIA
Regional Command Southwest
As Marines continue to retrograde from Afghanistan, the shift in focus from combat operations to advising and mentoring the Afghan National Security Forces have become ever increasing. Marines with Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, work to establish an effective Afghan fighting force. While deployed, Animal Company’s, main focus is to ensure the ANSF in Sangin are capable of
providing future security for the local population. To accomplish their mission the Marines conduct partnered patrols. They also conduct classes and training in marksmanship, the use of mine detectors, employment of counter-improvised explosive devices, and in some instances, partnered physical fitness sessions. “Our mission is to develop the capacities in the ANSF in support of the presidential timeline of withdrawal,” said 1st Lt. Brett Howard, the operations officer for Animal Company,
1st Bn., 7th Marines. “We are also in charge of the turnover of domestic security in the area to the ANSF and ensuring they have the abilities to take sole responsibility for the security of Sangin.” While there are many adviser teams operating in Afghanistan, Animal Company, is unique to 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “This is the first time ever that a company has been put together internally to a battalion to do the adviser mission,” said 1st Sgt. Christopher Easter, company
first sergeant for Animal Co., 1st Bn., 7th Marines. “So our Marines underwent training at the Adviser Training Cell and we also sent Marines to San Diego State University to undergo Pashto language classes.” Animal Company has seven adviser teams: four specifically focused on advising the Afghan National Army; two assigned to the Afghan National Civil Order Police; and one devoted to the Afghan Uniform Police, which SEE ANIMAL 7A
NEW YORK CITY
Marines take on Fleet Week New York 2012 LANCE CPL. MARTIN EGNASH
Marine Corps Public Affairs Office New York
As part of Fleet Week New York 2012, Marines displayed Marine Corps weapons, equipment and culture during Marine day in Times Square May 26. “We’re here to show the public what we’re all about,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Larry DeYott, senior enlisted adviser at the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory. “The people want to know what the Marine Corps is doing to fight wars and save lives.” In one section of the event Marines showcased various weapons the Marine Corps uses. Patrons were able to hold weapons such as the M-16 assault rifle, MK-19 automatic grenade launcher and M-249 squad automatic weapon.
“The people love getting to hold the weapons,” said Cpl. Jordan Saini, infantryman, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, who assisted people with various weapons. “Kids especially like to check them out. For them, it’s like having their toys come to life. Because what kid didn’t want to do this when they grew up?” Marines also conducted Marine Corps Martial Arts Program demonstrations where Marines would grapple and show the audience some of their fighting techniques. “The MCMAP demonstrations are very popular,” said Cpl. Kyle R. Reyes, infantryman, 1st Bn., 9th Marines, who performed martial arts demonstrations during the event. “My favorite part of the demonstraPhoto by Lance Cpl. Martin R. Egnash tions was when a I got to show a bunch of Sgt. Curtis Marquel gives a hug to a man little kids how to do a hip-throw.” offering ‘free hugs’ during Marine Day in Times Square, May 26. Marine Day is part of Fleet SEE FLEET 6A Week New York 2012.
AQABA CITY, JORDAN
Marines, soldiers, Jordanians take part in recognition ceremony 2ND LT. JOSHUA LARSON
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit joined soldiers from the Army’s Technical Rescue Unit and Jordan’s Chemical Support Unit and Civil Defense Force in a recognition ceremony for successful bilateral training between each nation’s consequence management elements, May 19, as part of Exercise Eager Lion 12. The purpose of the ceremony was to acknowledge the efforts of Jordanians and Americans alike, who partnered together for several days before and during the execution phase of Eager Lion to share each other’s tactics, techniques, and procedures regarding defense capabilities against a multitude of chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear weapons. “When we first arrived, we weren’t sure how much the Jordanians knew, but once we got past the language barrier we realized they
were very proficient,” said Cpl. Jason Monday, a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist with the 24th MEU. The Marines and soldiers trained alongside the Jordanians on common consequence management skills including entry, sample and decontamination operations. All forces anticipated showing off their skills May 23 and 24 when their training was scheduled to culminate in a simulated chemical release, said Chief Warrant Officer Brian Barksdale, the 24th MEU’s CBRN defense officer in charge. “This training is important for everyone taking part because we would join with the Jordanians as a U.S. Central Command theater asset if an event occurred in Jordan,” said Barksdale. “As a theater reserve force, the 24th MEU would augment the Jordanians if they asked us for assistance.” SEE RECOGNITION 7A
Wargame brings Marines, Navy together to reintegrate, train 3A Kayakers take to water in moonlight 4B
SAFETY STATISTICS Traffic violations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune No stats available at press time due to long holiday weekend. Source: Command Inspector General’s Office for Marine Installations East - Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune This graph represents traffic violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the influence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune May 28 through June 1. Traffic violations are defined as: driving while license revoked; speeding in excess of 15 mph or more; traffic crashes; seatbelt, cellular telephone and motorcycle personal protective equipment violations.