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Firework safety for the summer | 2A

Marine fireteam evaluated for small unit leadership | 3A Hiking in the heat: 26th MEU generates esprit de corps | 7A 22nd MEU bids farewell to Steidl, welcomes Christmas| 6A

Helo Egress training

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Sgt. Maj. Michael Barrett, 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, personally thanks every Montford Point Marine in attendance before a Congressional Gold Medal presentation ceremony at the historic parade grounds of Marine Barracks Washington June 28.

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Approximately 400 Montford Point Marines received their Congressional Gold Medals at a special ceremony held at Marine Barracks Washington June 28.

The Montford Point Marines were presented the official gold medal, as an organization, during a ceremony held on the United States Capitol grounds a day earlier.

The Congressional

Gold Medal is awarded

by Congress and is the highest civilian award in the nation. The award comes more than seven decades after the Montford Point Marines broke the military’s last color barrier.

“After taking a trip with Sgt. Maj. Kent, who was the 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, to a Montford Point Marine reunion at Camp Pendleton’s base theatre,” said Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine

Corps. “I walked out that day, not knowing the history of Montford Point Marines. I looked at Sgt. Maj. Kent and said, ‘We’ve got to do something about this.’ We are not done today; there are a host of things happening in the Marine Corps to anchor what (Montford Point Marines) have done for our Corps.”

In 1942, President Roosevelt established a presidential directive giving African Americans an opportunity to be recruited

into the Marine Corps. But the African Americans who were recruited at the time would not train alongside their white counterparts. Instead a separate camp was established at Montford Point in North Carolina. The nearly 20,000 AfricanAmerican Marines who trained there from its opening in 1942 to its closure in 1949 were not welcomed by the Corps.

The African-American Marines of the era were met with open prej-

udice, segregation and mistreatment.

Today’s ceremony was another step by the Corps to help recognize the numerous contributions made by the Montford Point Marines and ensure their legacy is not forgotten.

“There are not words in my vocabulary or anyone else, to tell you the joys I feel with this medal,” said Stanley Porter, 1942 Montford Point graduate.

“This day is marvelous, just marvelous.”

2nd Maintenance Battalion looks to continue great work under new command

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SAFETY STATISTICS Traffic violations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

PFC. FRANKLIN E. MERCADO 2nd Marine Logistics Group

As the warm summer heat filled the air, and rid the day of a cool morning, another change was underway on the grounds of the 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group compound.

The battalion bid farewell to their old leadership and hello to a new regime during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 27.

During the change of command Lt. Col. Kevin R. Scott, the outgoing battalion commander, relinquished authority to Lt. Col. Craig C. Clemans.

The ceremony marked the end of a twoyear campaign for Scott, who will be serving within the Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic in Norfolk, Va., where he will continue his 27-year career.

“Being your commanding officer was an honor,” said Scott, as he addressed his Marines. “You made my job easy, and I will miss you all.”

After addressing the unit, Scott turned the microphone over to Clemans, at which time he immediately addressed the Marines and made his expectations known.

“I was the [Combat Logistics Regiment 25’s executive officer], and I know the job

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Lt. Col. Kevin R. Scott (center), the outgoing commanding officer for 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, hands the battalion colors to Lt. Col. Craig C. Clemans, the incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 27. you’ve all done,” Clemans expressed. “I expect to keep-up the good work and to do great things with you all.”

As the ceremony drew to a close, both Marines were congratulated as they embarked on their separate paths in their careers.

This graph represents traffic violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the influence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. 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.

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SemperSafe Semper Safe

By Ron Farris

Firework safety for the summer Even though the Fourth of July was yesterday, neighbors will still gather, barbecues will be smoking, and leftover fireworks will continue to light the sky in celebration of our independence. It is important to take safety measures to be sure the sparks of purple and green don’t turn into a red and white ambulance strobe.

Although fireworks are a fun and exciting way to celebrate our nation’s freedom, they can also be harmful or even deadly if not used properly. Malfunctions and careless use of fireworks resulted in 9,600 injuries in 2011. More than 65 percent of all fireworkrelated injuries occur during the month of July. Of those, more than half are to the hands, fingers and eyes.

The most common fireworks causing injuries are firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, fountains and sparklers, which are legal in many states.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission and National Council on Fireworks Safety offer the following fireworks safety tips and information: - Lit sparklers can reach temperatures up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Be cautious to not catch clothes on fire.

- Parents should pay special attention to children using sparklers, which can cause serious injury if not handled correctly.

- Only use fireworks outdoors.

- Read and follow all warnings and instructions before igniting fireworks.

- Obey all local laws regarding the use of fireworks.

- Ensure spectators are out of range of the fireworks. Bystanders are more frequently injured by fireworks than the people who are using them.

- Only light fireworks outside on a smooth, flat surface away from the house and flammable materials; avoid using fireworks near dry leaves or grass altogether.

- Never try to relight fireworks failing to ignite or explode.

- Always have a bucket of water or water hose nearby.

- Do not set off fireworks while inebriated. Alcohol and fireworks never mix.

- If an injury occurs, stay calm. If your clothing

catches on fire, lie on the ground, cover your face with your hands and roll.

- If you get something in your eye from a fireworks explosion don’t rub or rinse your eye. Have your friends or family take you to the emergency room immediately.

For more information on firework safety visit www.fireworksafety.com.

North Carolina prohibits explosive or aerial fireworks, roman candles, and rockets or similar devices for home firework celebrations.

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.

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The ability to make your own decisions without big brother telling you what to do. Being able to choose your own religion or career path without being told, no. Having choices and the ability to better ones lives because we have more available to us than anywhere else. Yes, it is earned through sweat and tears, but anything worth it usually is.

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True freedom is no freedom at all. Only in total chaos is there true freedom.

Town hall discussion turns to veteran benefits Military retirees and veterans mark your calendars. A town hall meeting is scheduled for July 21 at 10 a.m., at the Jacksonville Disabled American Veterans Hall to discuss the impending TRICARE hikes initiated by the Department of Defense and the Pentagon, and the proposals by the Veteran Disability Benefits Commission.

Congressman Walter Jones and military liaison’s from Senator Kay Hagan’s office, Jean Reaves, and Senator Richard Burr’s office, Jason Sopor, will be present to hear the attendees concerns on the two issues.

The dramatic TRICARE hikes proposed for this year will raise the cost for TRICARE Prime from $520 to $820 for a family by Oct. 1 and eventually to $2,240 over a five-year period. There is also a proposal to charge TRICARE For Life members a fee of $135 per year, which is expected to rise to $475 per year within five years.

The cost to utilize the mail-order pharmacy is expected to almost double by October.

The Veteran Disability Benefits Commission’s goal is to lower the national budget by changing disability and death benefits for veterans. This is similar to the plan to offset Social Security payments with the receipt of Veteran’s Administration Disability.

Both these movements met strong opposition from legislators and were rejected, but they will most likely continue to be an annual concern due to a focus on lowering the cost of benefits.

TRICARE and the VDBC moved quickly to put these proposals in place in the hope they would pass with little opposition. Due to the efforts of veteran organizations and legislative members, it did not happen this year.

Many times representatives only meet with top officials; this is your opportunity to voice your concerns about these issues.

Due to time constrains, these are the only two issues being discussed. The representatives attending are supportive of our concerns and voiced opposition to the

issues. Support from the Senate and the House is not a large problem, but our representatives do need to have a clear understanding of our concerns and this is our opportunity to voice them.

Upon arriving at the DAV Hall, please help yourself to three flyers placed at the entrance. These flyers explain in detail the issues to enable the reader to fully grasp what retirees and veterans may face in the coming years.

Navy Capt. David Lane, commanding officer of the Camp Lejeune Naval Hospital, recently took command and wishes to meet with local retirees and their families at the meeting as well.

He will discuss on-going hospital construction and some of the new patient procedures.

In the local military retired community, we have been blessed by a continual line of great hospital commanding officers who set the tone to provide excellent care and services to retirees and their family members. His brief should be very informational.

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Being able to make decisions for yourself and future.

Knowing there’s a good future ahead for you and your loved ones – something worth fighting for.

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To me, true freedom is the ability to pursue your dreams and goals in life without the worry of repercussion or persecution from any government or individual.

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24th MEU Marines perform moonlight maintenance in Kuwait STAFF SGT. ROBERT L. FISHER III 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

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he Marines of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit maximized mission readiness by working the graveyard shift to avoid the daily heat during a maintenance stand down upon their arrival to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in June.

They maximized this opportunity by focusing on maintenance, inspections and repairs that cannot be completed without difficulty aboard the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group.

“It lets us get as close to 100 percent mission capable as possible,” said Sgt. Jacob Thompson, engineer section noncommissioned officer in charge, Combat Logistics Battalion 24. “This stand down was good for everybody. We’ve gotten a lot done in only a few days.”

The initial shift to working the late crew was hard at first, but overall the maintenance Marines said it was a safe and smart decision.

“It’s been easier on the Marines, working at night,” said Sgt. Derek Andrews, assistant section leader, Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment.

The soaring temperatures and dust storms add difficulties, which can slow down maintenance and, in some cases, cause it to stop. This hinders the Marine’s ability to safely sustain their vehicles on schedule with training operations, said Andrews.

With the switch to night shift, the Marines are able to increase productivity and take large steps forward in their maintenance schedule.

“A lot of the things we’re fixing are parts people don’t usually consider,” said Sgt. Christopher Schneider, artillery mechanic, CLB 24. “It’s all the little things like changing brake lights, checking fuel lines and basically inspecting all our equipment from the generators to the trucks.”

The Marines were able to do certain

things to catch up on maintenance that cannot be performed safely while the ship is in open water. They have used the crane truck a lot recently to increase workflow with heavy movement and completed quarterly maintenance on the M-777 155 mm howitzers.

“We are working on getting everything to 100 percent by completing all the things we couldn’t do on ship,” said Schneider.

These countless hours of maintenance allowed some of the Marines to step out of their primary jobs to assist their fellow Marines in the maintenance cycle.

“The maintainers and operators go through every piece together,” said Gunnery Sgt. William Giles, CLB 24 staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Marines ashore. “They’ve greased, lubed and busted rust on every single part of their vehicles and equipment. It will be like it just came out of the factory by the time they’re done.”

The mechanics and vehicle operators grew close while on ship. Their time spent working and living together allowed the Marines to become a solid team of technicians who work diligently to sustain operations while deployed.

“Never before have I seen such a close and efficient group of maintainers and operators,” said Giles. “The operators are right there beside the maintainers getting dirty, working on their vehicles.”

The Assault Amphibious Vehicle mechanics experienced the same cohesion amongst their Marines.

“This is the best team had so far,” said Sgt. David Ortega, maintenance chief, Company A. “These guys worked hard to keep everything moving and ready to go. They worked hard every day we’ve been here. We’re going to be at 100 percent by the time we go to the field, and it’s because of these guys.”

The stand down allowed the Marines to accomplish a lot in only a few days.

The Marines established a maintenance cycle to prepare for upcoming training so they are ready for whatever is ahead. If something breaks, they’ll fix it and keep the Marines moving forward.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Robert L. Fisher III

Marines with Company A, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, remove a turret on an assault amphibious vehicle during a scheduled maintenance stand-down while ashore June 24.

Marine fireteam evaluated for small unit leadership LANCE CPL. PHILLIP R. CLARK 2nd Marine Division

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arines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division were evaluated for their offensive and defensive fundamentals during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 18 through 22.

The battalion evaluated their fireteam leaders on their ability to perform fire and movement exercises, defensive fundamentals and military operations on urban terrain.

“Any chance we get to train our Marines we try and take the opportunity,” said Sgt. Johnathon Pickard, a positional safety officer with the unit. “Whether it’s practicing patrols in the empty space between barracks or clearing rooms, we try and train as much as possible because it builds confidence in the Marines.”

The evaluation of the Marines consisted of PSOs and evaluators watching the Marines as they perform live fire fireteam rushes, traversing obstacle courses and squad formation courses. After the exercises, the Marines were debriefed on what they did correct and what the

fireteam needed to improve on.

“The Marines are performing well out here with minimal mistakes,” said Sgt. Matthew Reynolds, a PSO and evaluator. “The Marines new to the unit are picking up fast. They’re improving on their individual actions along with their actions as a team, and it’s what is required for them to pass.”

The culmination of the week-long exercise consisted of a live fire shoot while conduction buddy rushes on an unknown distance course.

“This is a great culminating fire team event. Here, they focus on the small building blocks and what everyone is doing,” said Cpl. John Irvine, an assault section leader and PSO. “With the Marines coming to the field and getting this kind of training they get a chance to have camaraderie. Out here they focus on their training with their teams, and they get comfortable with them. They know when commands are called they are going to get followed through with.”

Evaluations for the fireteam leaders are performed when the unit gets the chance, but the Marines enjoy seizing any opportunity to train.

“Small unit leadership is vital to the infantry Marine,” said Gunnery Sgt. William Brooks, the range safety

Photo by Lance Cpl. Phillip R. Clark

Pfc. Kevin Irving, a point man with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, lays in the prone and shoots down range at targets a part of his evaluation. Marines with the unit were evaluated for their offensive and defensive fundamentals during a training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 18 through 22. officer. “When in combat, the fireteam leader could be the difference between life and death. We have to hone his skills here so he is prepared to one day lead in combat.”

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Lance Cpl. Ken Lu, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, prepares to be submerged during helo egress training at the Water Survival Training Pool aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 26. During the training, Marines learned safe and efficient ways to evacuate a submerged helicopter through hatches, windows and the rear of the simulated aircraft.

Marines receive crash course in helo egress training PFC. FRANKLIN E. MERCADO 2nd Marine Logistics Group

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, in preparation for an upcoming deployment, participated in helicopter egress training at the Water Survival Training Pool June 26.

The trainer simulates a rotary aircraft crash-landing in water and capsizing once completely submerged. It gives participants a chance to escape from the sunken helicopter using hatches, windows and the back of the aircraft.

Approximately 24 Marines participated in this event. Several Marines in attendance could, during a deployment, ride an aircraft over water while afloat with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which makes the training ideal for a unit like CLB-26.

When the battalion deploys in March, its personnel will be divided among three ships while overseas, which gives this

training a sense of realism and meaning, mentioned Staff Sgt. Manuel D. Murin, the training chief for CLB-26.

“Since we won’t all be together, the possibility of (moving from ship to ship) is high,” he said. “The Marine Corps prepares you for every scenario and, this is definitely training we can use.”

The egress trainer is not a requirement for deployment, but for certain units it is training well worth the time.

“The Marines are saying how tough this training is,” Murin said. “They are doing great and pushing through.”

As the training came to an end, Marines like Lance Cpl. Ken Lu, a motor vehicle operator with CLB-26, were visibly tired but not deterred from the mission at hand.

“The training was disorienting,” he said. “Once you got the hang of it, it was pretty much finding your hatch and escaping as fast as you can. It sounds farfetched to train for a helicopter crash because you

don’t expect it, but then again a lot of things happen we don’t expect.”

Whether expected or not, CLB-26 is preparing their Marines for any obstacle that might present itself as they support the 26th MEU abroad.

Photo by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado

(Top right) Lance Cpl. Ken Lu, a motor vehicle operator with CLB-26, 2nd MLG, is submerged in water during helo egress training at the Water Survival Training Pool aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 26. During the training, Marines learned safe and efficient ways to evacuate a submerged helicopter through hatches, windows and the rear of the simulated aircraft. (Above) Lance Cpl. Ken Lu, a motor vehicle operator with CLB-26, 2nd MLG, prepares to be submerged during helo egress training. (Left) Lance Cpl. Coty Crain, a motor vehicle operator with CLB-26, 2nd MLG, gasps for air after being submerged under water during helo egress training at the Water Survival Training Pool aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.

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The 2nd Marine Division Band performs during a 22nd Marine Expeditionary change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 28.

22nd MEU bids farewell to Steidl, welcomes Christmas SGT. AMBER BLANCHARD

22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit bid farewell to Col. Eric Steidl and welcomed Col. James Christmas as the new commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 28.

Steidl graduated from the University of Washington with a bachelor’s degree in Geological Oceanography and was later commissioned through the school’s Naval Reserve Training Corps program.

During Steidl’s time as commanding officer the MEU deployed to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility from March 2011 to February 2012, the longest MEU deployment in recent history. Steidl’s next assignment will be director of Special Operations Training Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force.

“The length of deployment is really a footnote in history … The operational statistic that means the most.

We came home with the same number of Marines and sailors we departed with,” said Steidl, discussing the MEU’s recent ten and one half month deployment.

“So Marines, it was the most humbling and rewarding experience of my life.”

Friends, families and colleagues attended the cer-

emony, including II Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General Lt. Gen. John Paxton.

“We have called our MEU’s the ‘Crowned Jewel’ of the Marine Corps. They show the rest of the world they are the most ready when the nation is least ready,” said Paxton. “Colonel Steidl and the MEU had a great pre-deployment training plan and a great work-up, and as our nation needed them, we pulled them out of the cycle “eighty nine” days early. We cut their training cycle almost in half, sent them over the horizon and they did exactly what they needed to do … they executed (the mission) flawlessly.”

Christmas, who previously served as Deliberate Plans Branch Chief, with United States Special Operations Command, said he is blessed with mentors and looking forward to serving as commanding officer.

“This is the most humbling time of my life,” said Christmas. He told his family to prepare for an adventurous tour with the 22nd MEU. Christmas is a graduate of Elon College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Elementary Education. As an infantry officer, he served on several deployments to include Operation Desert Shield, Operation Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His previous commands include Recruiting Station New Orleans, La. and 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

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Photo by Cpl. John M. Raufmann

(Above) Col. Eric Steidl, right, passes the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Battle Colors to Col. James Christmas, left, during a change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 28. (Left) The 2nd Marine Division Band performs during a 22nd Marine Expeditionary change of command ceremony at the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Amphitheater aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 28.

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II Marine Expeditionary Force

The 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion was officially activated in order to improve law enforcement capabilities within II Marine Expeditionary Force during a ceremony June 26.

“The battalion will be a force multiplier to the operating forces forward deployed by assisting in an array of missions from law enforcement, route regulation, humanitarian assistance, nonlethal weapons training and military working dog employment,” said Maj. Eric Young, the commanding officer of 2nd LEB. Traditionally, each element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (2nd Marine Division, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and 2nd Marine Air Wing) would employ a company of their own military policemen. With the consolidation of all military policemen into a battalion, the battalion staff can focus on training the MP’s to specific standards based on the mission requirements of a requesting unit.

“The consolidation of law enforcement Marines will ensure the battalion is focusing on missions that require the skill set of these Marines,” said Capt. Mark Bailey, 2nd LEB’s operations officer.

II MEF currently has military working dog teams supporting operations in Afghanistan, where they are finding weapons, IED’s and drugs.

“The activation of 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion is about the infantryman, not the Law Enforcement Battalion or Military Police occupational field.”

Marine Corps Bulletin 5400, released in Sept. 2011, called for the reactivation of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Military Police Battalions, now designated as law enforcement battalions, in each Marine Expeditionary Force.

The structuring of Marine Corps military police into battalions first occurred during World War II, in which the provost marshal of the Far East Command realized that as operations pushed further into the Pacific Theater, transporting prisoners of war through friendly lines would no longer be a feasible option.

II MEF Headquarters Group receives new commander STAFF REPORTS II Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines and sailors of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group welcomed Col. James B. Stopa as he assumed command during a ceremony June 28.

More than 200 friends, family and military personnel attended the ceremony, which included Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general, II Marine Expeditionary Force and Maj. Gen. Michael G. Dana, commanding general, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

As Stopa addressed his Marines for the first time, he complimented the Marines on their professional appearance and sense of spirit. Next he gave the Marines his command philosophy. “Number one, focus on the mission, and number two, positive, proactive leadership on all levels,” said Stopa.

Stopa completed his assignment as Policy Division chief for Combined Forces and United Nations Command, prior to assuming command of II MHG. As the new commanding officer of MHG, he will pro-

vide administrative, logistical and command support functions for the II MEF Command Element and supported units to enhance the war-fighting capabilities of II MEF. Stopa was commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1989 through Officer Candidate School. A tank officer, he has commanded Marines at every level from platoon through battalion.

Stopa has also served as an operations, plans and training officer within Fleet Marine Forces, Combined Forces and United Nations Command Forces.

Col. Michael M. Sweeney relinquished command to Stopa by expressing his great pride in his Marines many accomplishments. During his tenure as commanding officer, the Marines and sailors of MHG successfully deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom securing over 900 square miles of battlespace.

For more information and news products on II MEF Marines, please visit the unit’s web site at http:// www.dvidshub.net/unit/ II-MEF.

Photo by Lance Cpl. David McKenzie

Marines with II Marine Expeditionary Force conduct a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 28. The change of command ceremony was conducted to pass on authority.

Testing their physical and mental stamina, members of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Command Element, II Marine Expeditionary Force, participated in a six-mile hike aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 29.

“One of the main purposes of the hike was to enhance unit camaraderie among the Marines and sailors assigned to the amphibious assault force,” said Capt. Albert Silva, one of the main hike planners.

After the hike, the commanding officer of 26th MEU, Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, spoke to the Marines

and sailors, stressing the importance of this type of training, as well as physical fitness tests and combat fitness tests, believing it to be essential to the individual and unit readiness.

The Marines and sailors wore an array of equipment, including flak jackets with up to four small arms protective inserts, commonly known as SAPI plates, weighing anywhere from three to eight pounds each depending on Photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone size. They also carried M-16 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines and sailors take A4 service rifles and M-4 a 15-minute break at the halfway point of a six-mile carbines – the same weapons hike on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 29. they will carry in a forwardconclude their exercise by their way through 81 percent deployed environment.

The heat and humidity sunrise. Even though the sky humidity. It had reached 95 were major factors in the exe- was black for the majority of degrees by midday.

The unit schedules cution of the hike. To beat the the hike, many began sweatheat, the unit arrived at the ing within the first few min- monthly physical training to armory at 4 a.m. and stepped utes. They faced 73-degree focus on readiness for their off shortly after in order to heat at the start and worked upcoming deployment.

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(Above) Kids from the Kickin’ 4 Hunger soccer camp pose for an end-of-camp picture with all the canned goods they collected.

The Kickin’ 4 Hunger camp was available to all children in Jacksonville N.C., for the price of one canned food item per day.

(Below) Participants in the Kickin’ 4 Hunger soccer camp practice dribbling their balls during a drill in Jacksonville June 27. The three-day camp helped young athletes learn the fundamentals of soccer while also helping the local community.

Local kids kick for a cause JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

S

ummer is a time for families to be together. A time for picnics and cookouts complete with all the trimmings.

For families who don’t have enough food the idea of a picnic or cookout can be daunting.

The families facing the struggle of feeding themselves on a dayto-day basis, places like the Salvation Army are lifesavers. With a full stocked pantry and food bank available to anybody in need, local food banks sustain families in need.

Getting food to supply to the families isn’t always

easy. Dependent on donations, food banks can only offer a limited selection of non-perishable items, and families can only take a certain amount of food at a time.

The predicament of many American families weighs heavily on the minds of a special group of coaches and young athletes in Jacksonville, N.C., who banded together to help out families in need.

The Kickin’ 4 Hunger soccer camp is a threeday camp designed to help youth hone their soccer skills while also supporting the

local community.

“We asked every kid in the soccer camp to bring a can of food or a non-perishable item each day instead of paying a set price to attend the camp,” said Brian Newsom, Kickin’ 4 Hunger camp director.

“At the end of the camp, every can will be taken to the Salvation Army on Bell Fork Road, where people in need can pick it up.”

Newsom first heard about the Kick’ 4 Hunger soccer camp during a national youthworker’s convention. At the convention he met Gabriel Whaley, the founder of the Kickin’ 4 Hunger program. After returning from

the convention, Newsom approached area clubs and coaches to ask for help planning the 2012 camp.

Two weeks later Kickin’ 4 Hunger was up and running.

In his first year as the director of the camp Newsom said he never saw more support for the community.

“We have 85 kids, ages 5 through 11, at camp,” said Newsom.

“We asked every family to bring one can good, per child, per day. Of course if they don’t have

Photo by Jessie Heath

Children learn to keep control of their soccer balls during the Kickin’ 4 Hunger soccer camp in Jacksonville June 27. The Kickin’ 4 Hunger camp was available to all children. Instead of setting a price to attend the camp, each family donated a canned good for the local food pantry.

the money to do it, we’re not going to turn them away. They can still come and bring whatever they are capable of bringing.”

Without turning anybody away, the Kickin’ 4 Hunger camp collected more than 300 nonperishable food items for the Salvation Army. The coaches and participants in the camp program kept a close eye on how many canned goods they collected, eager to see their efforts making a difference in the community.

“There are so many hungry fam-

ilies in our local area.

Having a camp to help the community makes more sense and is more doable for most families than asking them to pay hundreds of dollars,” explained Newsom. “Plus, it gives more kids the chance to come and play a great sport.”

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Anglers grow frustrated with inconsistent summer

Despite the heat and thunder, it is summertime in coastal North Carolina and anglers are sitting back and enjoying easy days by the beach.

Last week, anglers fought against dirty and muddy water. With the return of the red-hair algae and persistent southwest wind, fish eluded most anglers.

Since the weather has calmed down and the storms have moved offshore, summer fishing is back to it’s lazy style.

While various species are abundant along the coast, no particular species was caught more than others.

Last week, Bogue Pier saw a wealth of fish, from Spanish mackerel to pompano. Anglers hooked bluefish, flounder, sea mullet, speckled trout, grey trout, pinfish, sand perch, butterfish, shad and shark, as well as cobia and tarpon.

While many fish were caught, the number was

not high, and was sporadic at best.

In addition, the recent climb in the surf temperature means anglers need to prepare for the summer mode of doldrums fishing.

Sunrise, sunset, nighttime and deep water fishing are the best bets for anglers looking to catch a tasty treat.

Most anglers opt for live bait, typically caught near the piers and bridges.

Last week, I received a report from a friend fishing in the Emerald Isle surf. He fished the Emerald Isle point, the inlet side of the island, the woods, Schoolhouse Creek and the Croatan Forest area along the White Oak River.

Using his kayak at the local piers, the only fish worth keeping was a flounder. After four hours of paddling along the marshes, he managed to catch one redfish. To say the least, the trip was a disappointment.

Fish are very scattered, with no more than two or three fish in a school. The bite gets better as you head south, according to local experts.

In areas where anglers usually find redfish, there are some nice black drum and sheepshead.

Neither is a bad option when the redfish are hard

to find, but their presence does not make up for the absence of their counterparts.

There are flounder in the same areas, as well as speckled trout.

The Morehead City and Newport River marshes are showing signs of life when it comes to speckled trout. In areas like Raccoon Island, the Cedar Island ferry terminal and New River, the trout catch is strong.

Shrimp are being caught in big numbers right now. This leads me to believe we will see a strong fall trout season.

The flounder bite is still going strong offshore, and flounder are beginning to inch toward the piers and surf as the water continues to warm.

The Intracoastal Waterway and the Morehead City Port wall are full of flounder, and while most of them are short, anglers are catching them steadily.

The Spanish mackerel catches, although a bit down from the last two weeks, are still good.

Early in the morning and late in the evening are the best times to catch Spanish mackerel. The fish can be trolled between 30 and 40 feet of water near Bogue Banks, close tot he inlets and behind Shakleford island.

While the Spanish mackerel bite is enough to keep anglers busy, many are wondering where the King mack-

erel are. There are a few scattered fish around, but anglers are not seeing the consistent catch they like.

No King mackerel were caught from the fishing piers on Bogue banks or Topsail Island.

Finally, there have been a lot of small false albacore tuna reeled in lately, The impersonators are less than 2 pounds in weight and are also identified as bullet tuna or bullet mackerel. These are a subspecies of small tuna, generally only average 16 to 20 inches in length.

Characterized by the “tuna-like” body, dark blue metallic back with 15 or more broad vertical dark bars above the lateral line, these small fish are easy to mistake for little tunny’s. Anglers who are hunting for false albacore should remember to keep an eye out for these impersonators, as there are large schools all over the Crystal Coast.

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 more information on the Bogue Inlet Dredging Schedule or for any questions regarding dredging in Coastal Carolina, visit www.saw. usace.army.mil/nav/ Dredge-Schedule.pdf).

Olympic Watchdog 2012

Athletes battle for first in Olympic trials

I am not a runner.

It is not in my nature. I’m competitive and I know the exercise is good for me, but I’m not very good at it. I’m slow, and while I enjoy being outside, with every footstep I am fully conscious of how awkward I must look with my arms and legs flailing about as if independent from my body. I just don’t look normal.

I’m thankful, though, for athletes who call running their passion. Athletes like Usain Bolt and Yohan Blake, who not only enjoy running, but are actually good at it, earned my respect. I like to keep up with their accomplishments and read about their latest struggle for victory.

When Bolt and Blake’s recent battle at the Jamaican Olympic Trials debuted over the weekend, I was hooked. As a very popular athlete with the eyes of the world on him, Bolt is a chosen favorite and his participation at the Olympics this summer is highly anticipated by fans all over the world. It was surprising to learn he may have some competition.

For the runner dubbed “world’s fastest man,” competition is usually in short supply. Without many competitors, losing is not something usually associated with Bolt.

Until last weekend.

Shocking viewers all over the world, Blake and Bolt raced twice during the Olympic trials last weekend, with Blake winning both races by a solid lead. He left his competitors, including Bolt,

in the dust.

Defeating the world-record holder by a staggering 0.11 seconds in the 100-meter dash, Blake turned heads and raised eyebrows.

Not content with one win, he did it again in the 200-meter race, delivering Bolt his first major-competition loss since 2005.

Without a good excuse for his two losses, Bolt could only tell reporters Blake was the faster runner.

However, he refuses to let his losses get the best of him and said he was not concerned about getting beat. With a few weeks left to get ready for the Olympics, he plans to train harder and get back into shape.

“I think I am a little weak but three more weeks should be good enough to get back into shape,” Bolt told reporters after the trials ended.

Bolt and Blake are not the only competitors making waves before the Olympic games begin. Swimmers Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are going to give fans quite a show in London.

In a showdown for the record books, Phelps and Lochte have been locked in competition during every Olympic trial, taking turns edging each other out of first place by mere inches.

Lochte surprised the world when he beat Phelps at the 2011 world championships, and again in the Olympic trials recently. However, determined not to be outdone, it was Phelps who earned first place during the most recent 200-meter freestyle race, touching the wall

0.09 seconds ahead of Lochte.

Lochte told reporters his energy reserves were running low, but he planned to be plenty rested by the time he arrived in London, and had no plans to give anything except his absolute best.

“There’s so much left. I’m not fully rested yet,” said Lochte.

“Come London, I’ll have that full taper, and I’ll be fully rested.”

While they are still locked in a battle that drew the eyes of fans from all over the world, Lochte and Phelps are both ensured at least four races in the London games, where spectators are eager to see what the competition holds for the two fastest swimmers the world knows.

As Bolt, Blake, Phelps and Lochte rest, the are busy preparing for the London 2012 Olympics with training camps.

For the masses of us who have no plans to compete in London’s Olympic games, the message from these athletes couldn’t be clearer.

The only thing you can ever be sure of is nothing is guaranteed.

Whether you’re the fastest runner in the world or you look like you’re fleeing from Zombies when you run, you have untapped potential inside, waiting to be unleashed.

Whether you hold the record for fastest race time, most marshmallows stuffed inside your mouth, or the highest average at the shooting range, never get too comfortable with your standings or your place in the world.

The next Yohan Blake or Ryan Lochte might be inches behind you.

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Enjoy a free scenic tour on the local waterways with the Outdoor Adventure’s staff aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. During this guided tour, patrons can enjoy being outdoors. Interested participants should sign up at the Outdoor Adventure’s office. This event is open to all authorized Department of Defense identification cardholders 16 and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/Outdoor.

Youth Sports’ fall programs registration Today through July 16 The youth sports office is now accepting registration packets for fall sports programs. Early registration is $25.

Parents interested in enrolling their child in cheerleading, football, tackle football or soccer should visit the youth sports office in Goettge Memorial Fieldhouse to sign up. Due to track renovations, the fall track program is pending. The fall youth sports programs are open to all authorized patrons ages 5 through 15 aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune. com/youthsports or call 451-2177.

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

(Above) Trevor Kean, starting pitcher for the Lejeune Bombers, hits the ball to the outfield during a baseball game against the Breaktime Warriors aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 24. The Bombers were on top of the ball all game, racking up a high number of hits and scoring 11 runs. (Left) Trevor Kean, starting pitcher for the Lejeune Bombers, delivers a pitch in the fifth inning of the baseball game against the Breaktime Warrior aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 24. Kean pitched five innings, giving up no runs to the Warriors.

Bombers put dominance on display LANCE CPL. SCOTT W. WHITING Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The crack of wooden bats and the sound of players sliding into bases were prevalent at the Tarawa Terrace baseball complex as two baseball games were played aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area June 24.

The Lejeune Bombers took on the Breaktime Warriors during the second game of the night.

The 5-2 Bombers came out firing from the start of the first inning. Trevor Kean, the starting pitcher for the Bombers, played well and after hitting the second batter he faced, he forced the next batter to ground into a double play, which ended the top half of the inning.

In the bottom half of

the inning, the batters saw the ball well and strung together hit after hit.

Tony Hill, right fielder for the bombers, smashed a double off the left field fence, scoring a run on the play. The bombers took an early two-run lead after the first inning.

The Warriors faced the same offensive struggles in the second inning, as the first two batters struck out and the third grounded out. Kean was off to a great start, and the Warriors had no answer for him.

The gates broke wide open in the home half the second. The Bombers racked up numerous hits, and the inning capped off with a two-run home run by center fielder Eric White. The game was getting more and more out of reach for the Warriors, who were down by six

after two innings.

The game went smoother for the Warriors as time went on, with the Bombers only scoring two runs over the next three innings, but Kean kept mowing down batter after batter for the Warriors. Every time there was a bit of hope for the Warriors to score a run, the Bombers defense stepped up and made big plays, whether it was a sliding catch by the third baseman, or Hill throwing out a runner who tried to stretch a single into a double.

Kean shutout the Warrior through five innings before he was taken out.

In the top of the sixth inning, Hill switched from right field to pitcher. The Warriors could not make contact with the flamethrower, other than barely fouling off pitches. Hill struck out the side with precise control, along with

a blazing fastball and a curveball no one could time.

The score of the game going into the bottom of the sixth inning was 8-0.

If the Bombers scored two more runs, the 10-run rule would come into effect, ending the game.

The first batter reached base on a single, followed

by White hitting a double, scoring the batter before him. Hill stepped up to the plate after White, and just as the game was going his way so far, so did this at-bat. The pitcher delivered the ball and Hill sent it into orbit, hitting a sky-rocket, two-run home run into left field, putting his team up by 11-0, ending the game.

Even though it was a one-sided game throughout, the Bombers and Warriors displayed great sportsmanship, acting pro-

Photo by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

Trevor Kean, starting pitcher for the Lejeune Bombers, delivers a pitch to the Breaktime Warriors during the first inning of the baseball game aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 24. Kean baffled the Warriors’ batters with his pitching and kept the Warriors from scoring any runs. fessionally and even joking around with each other at various times during the game.

“I love calling games for the (Carolina Men’s Base-

ball League), and these two teams always have great attitudes whenever they take the field,” said the home plate umpire for the game.

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THE GLOBE, CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C.

Lejeune Grappling Team Marines win three medals at Virginia tournament CPL. BRUNO J. BEGO

2nd Marine Logistics Group

Members of the Lejeune Grappling Team participated in a North American Grappling Association tournament at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va., June 23.

Sgt. James W. Bridger, a combat engineer, and Lance Cpl. Alex Chen, a ground radio repair technician, both with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and Sgt. Xavier R. Cameron, a field wireman with 2nd Marine Division, competed in the intermediate and beginner categories.

Lance Cpl. Matthew M. Johnsongrant, a machine gunner with 2nd MarDiv and a member of the team, expressed his thoughts about his teammates’ performance during the competition.

“I think we did pretty well,” Johnsongrant said.

“We are taking some medals home, but I think the most important part is the experience.

“We come out here to learn, to compare ourselves to other competitors and to bring that experience back home, so we can train and improve our t techniques,” he explained.

Chen, one of the team m members who participated i the tournament, dein s scribed how he feels about r representing the Marines C Corps in the sport.

“I love the sport and I l love being here with the t team,” Chen expressed. “I t think this is a good way to d demonstrate we are aggress and at the same time sive p professional.”

Chen m made it c clear d dur-

ing the tournament that Marines were completely focused on their competition, and although none of them took first place in any of their categories, they sure made their opponents worked for their wins.

“It was intense, we made them work for their medals,” Chen added.

“But, like I always say, this isn’t about winning or losing. This is about getting better every time.”

Only three members of the team were able to participate in the tournament.

Two received a medal for third place and one

for second place in their respective categories.

“We are taking the videos back home to see what we did wrong and what we did right,” Chen concluded “Next ed.

Next time our fellow competitors see us, we’ll be stronger and better.”

Photos by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

(Above) Sgt. Xavier R. Cameron, right, a coach and a competitor with the Lejeune Grappling Team, poses for a picture after finishing a match during a tournament at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va., June 23. (Below) Lance Cpl. Alex Chen, a ground radio repair technician with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, performs a submission on a fellow competitor at the Boo Williams Sportsplex in Hampton, Va., June 23.

HUNGER FROM 1B The kids in the soccer camp were split into three age groups, where coaches catered to their needs and abilities.

Whether learning the basics or the tricks of the trade, as handed down by seasoned athletes, the miniature soccer players had the opportunity to fall in love with the game. First-time soccer players or experienced challenge-team athletes, each participant was given individual attention and corrected by coaches.

“This is my daughter’s first soccer experience and she is loving it,” said Monica Hix, whose 9-year-old daughter was invited to the camp by a friend. “Her best friend plays soccer and he really wanted to her to come, so we decided to give it a shot. The coaches and other kids have really embraced her and she’s loving it. I saw one of the coaches helping her learn a new move earlier. He was really gentle and showed her step by step.”

The coaches, who hailed from the Jacksonville Area Soccer Association, the Piney Green Soccer Club, Dixon Soccer club and the Swansboro Soccer Association, worked with each age group during the three-day camp, providing feedback, giving tips and helping students learn how to better handle the ball and improve their field performance. Under their watchful eyes, participants went through drills and simulated exercises to help sharpen their abilities.

“The kids have a good time with this type of stuff,” said Alisha Woodard, a military spouse and mother of three. “My 7-year-old wanted to come, so we decided

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Woodard, whose husband is currently deployed aboard the USS New York, said the three-day camp also helped to keep her kids busy since school was no longer in session.

“It helps them stay active, especially while daddy is gone,” admitted Woodard. “I like the idea of them having a good time in a safe environment, and learning something at the same time.”

Woodard’s daughter told her mother she was “having a blast,” and enjoyed being with other kids who liked the same sport she did. Her enthusiasm surprised and excited her mother.

“My daughter has played before, but she’s very soft-hearted and didn’t like the idea of possibly hurting others, even on accident. She cried when she made a little girl trip. Out here, though, she seems to be having fun. I think it’s important that she’s here because it’s instilling confidence in her and we’re doing something to give back to our community.”

Since participants in the camp had a wide range of abilities and skills, they encouraged each other and offered their friends help.

“We’ve got kids who have never played soccer before, and kids who have tried out and made challenge teams, so we have a really wide age group,” explained Newsom. “The kids who are more experienced know what is expected and they’re helping their friends who haven’t played before. The coaches also know who hasn’t played before, so they’re making sure to teach them the right way to play the game.”

During the camp, participants and coaches stayed hydrated with frequent water breaks. With all their coaches trained to know the signs of overheating, parents could rest easy, knowing their children were well cared for. With the heat and humidity threatening to overpower their young athletes, Newsom and his team made sure to provide water to anybody who didn’t have any and encouraged parents to bring plenty of healthy drinks for their kids. During water breaks, the young athletes flocked around their coaches, talking and laughing with their mentors, and asking each other questions about soccer.

“Everywhere you go, you see a lot of kids wanting to play soccer, but nobody really takes the time to coach and encourage them anymore,” said Newsom.

“These coaches are teaching them to play soccer and feeding their love for it. They all love the game, and they want the kids to love it too.

“We’re trying to help instill a love for being outside and staying active,” Newsome continued. “Instead of playing video games or spending all summer inside, we hope this encourages kids to go outside and enjoy it while they can. If we can do that and feed our local friends, and make an impact on America at the same time, we’re in a win-win situation. We can’t really ask for anything else.”

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(Right) Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion grapple during the final event of the HQSPTBn. Commander’s Cup Challenge on the battalion parade field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 29. (Above) Marines with Company A, HQSPTBn., pose for a group photo after seizing the championship during the HQSPTBn. Commander’s Cup Challenge aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 29. The grappling tournament was the last of a series of 13 sports tournaments hosted

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Company A seizes Commander’s Cup LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Security Company, along with Companies A, B and I, all with Headquarters and Support Battalion, faced off in a grappling tournament for the final event of the HQSPTBn. Commander’s Cup Challenge on the battalion parade field aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 29.

Each company brought their best grapplers to fight, but in the end Company A won the tournament, securing the championship this year and providing their fourth trophy in the series of 13 sports tournaments hosted

by HQSPTBn.

Company I came into the final event with one victory.

Security Company and Company B came into the final event tied with four victories, and Company A trailed behind the leaders with three victories.

“These events boost up morale,” said Pfc. Eric Kirby, an administrative specialist with Company I, who attended the event to cheer on his peers. “It instills some competition in the Marines, and it’s a good way to bring out the best in everybody. It’s cool. It’s good to see no matter what rank you are, you can take each other on.”

Robert Collinsworth with Company A. “Alpha company has got this one,” said Lance Cpl. Lt. Col. David G. Bardorf, HQSPTBn. commander Michael Cross, a financial Marines cheered and HQSPTBn. commander. technician with shouted as they watched “Twelve months of comCompany A, who also their company team run petition with hundreds participated in the final through a line of exercises of Marines taking part in event. “(1st Lt. Collinsbefore meeting an opposthese events, and it comes worth) is going to knock ing team in the grappling down to a three-way tie (them) out.” circle. Fighters could be between the companies.

The match started with eliminated by submission How do you get better the three commanders or by being pushed out competition than that?” on their stomachs facing The fate of each team of the ring. Company A away from each other. As laid in the hands of the succeeded, walking away soon as the match began, company commanders undefeated, which led to Shew and McJunkin during the three-way suda three-way tie between locked arms. Collinsworth den-death match between them, Security Company saw the two focused and Capt. Wayne Shew with and Company B. waited for right time to Company B, 1st Lt. John “It was a phenomstrike.

McJunkin with Security enal outcome,” said Lt. With lightning speed Company, and 1st Lt. Col. David G. Bardorf, Collinsworth blitz his

The Marines tested their skills amongst their peers. They had their Marines out here watching and supporting them.

dueling opponents and pushed them both out of the ring to snatch an easy victory. Cross’ prediction played out the way he called it.

Hundreds of Marines participated in these events in the past 12 months, and for it to come down to a three-way tie is exceptional, said Bardorf.

“The goal of the Commander’s Cup Challenging is building the unity between the companies and making the battalion itself a more cohesive unit,” said Bardorf. “The Marine tested their skills amongst their peers. They had their Marines out here watching and supporting them.

“The intent of the Commander’s Cup was met today,” Bardorf concluded.

Deep sea fishing helps Marines cope PFC. FRANKLIN E. MERCADO

2nd Marine Logistics Group

Marines constantly train to overcome the rigors of combat, however, to some it might be more challenging to adjust back to life at home.

Marines who returned from a deployment with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group took full advantage of one of the many resources provided to them in order to smooth the transition back to garrison.

Operation Adrenaline Rush took the Marines on a voyage toward the horizon for a deep sea fishing adventure aboard the Carolina Princess of the coast of Morehead City, N.C., June 20.

The group attending the trip was made up of postal service clerks who recently finished a combat tour in Afghanistan in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.

This was the first time the Marines came together after coming home, after they immediately returned to their parent commands once they arrived back in the United States.

The atmosphere became relaxed and joyful as the troops hooked their bait and cast their fishing lines.

“This is a great way to get out of the office and spend time with the people you deployed with,” said Sgt. Jerusa Muncy, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. “The weather is perfect and the fish are biting. (We)

couldn’t have asked for a better day.”

The hot summer day saw the 17 Marines in attendance haul in numerous fish each. The 100foot vessel was a pod of tranquility and fun, even for first-timers like Lance Cpl. Dominique Kenan, a postal clerk with MCB Camp Lejeune.

“I thought fishing would be harder than this,” he said. “It’s cool to come fishing for a day. We can forget about work for a little while and do some new things. Operation Adrenaline Rush is a great program.”

Kenan’s view on OAR has been the consensus about the program, so much so Headquarters Marine Corps approved funding for the program for the next three years.

“I’m glad I got the opportunity to come out here,” Kenan said. “I’m going to keep checking for upcoming events on my own and hopefully we can all get together like this more often.”

It isn’t hard for small units and sections to devise a plan for an outing of this nature with the availability of programs like OAR. Other events available include rafting and various aquatic equipment troops can rent from Gottschalk Marine and Outdoor Adventures.

Photos by Pfc. Franklin E. Mercado

(Above) Lance Cpl. Brandon Bernard, a postal clerk who recently returned from a deployment with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, poses for a photo with his prize-winning bass during Operation Adrenaline Rush’s deep sea fishing adventure in Morehead City, N.C., June 20. Bernard’s bass won the jackpot contest by being the largest fish caught throughout the day. (Left) Sgt. Jerusa Muncy, a postal clerk who recently returned from a deployment with the 2nd MLG, poses for a photo with a fish she caught during an Operation Adrenaline Rush deep sea fishing adventure in Morehead City. Operation Adrenaline Rush is a program established to help troops transition from deployment to life back home. During the event, Marines enjoyed a day of fun and relaxation as they tried catching fish.

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Lejeune hosts Ohio reserve MP training LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

They’ve come a long way to train and they have two weeks to complete it. The Marines of Military Police Company C, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group are not strangers to travel or the rigors of serving as military police in the field.

“Our unit has had people deployed since 2003,” said Maj. Steven Luttrell, Company C commanding officer. “Soon enough we may be a law enforcement battalion, and when that happens we don’t know where we can end up.”

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and its satellite installations presented a promising opportunity for the reserve unit from Ohio. The 32 Marines receiving instruction at the Supporting Establishment Law Enforcement Academy at Camp Johnson had an opportunity to step outside the box of their usual training.

The company received training for field military police work. Indeed, many of the unit’s personnel have seen multiple deployments: Conducting base security, detainee handling, vehicle and personnel control points and convoy security both in training and in practice. The reservists come with a wide variety of professional and educational backgrounds, but the Marine Corps has given each a shared knowledge of the military police field.

The training the company faces at the academy, however, will expand their knowledge base to help them deal with both field and civil law enforcement issues.

Photo by Cpl. Margaret Hughes

Cpl. Nick Romano, a fireteam leader with Company E, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, practices the prone position for firing the AT-4 anti-armor weapon during a tactical small unit leadership course.

LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

“This training has been outstanding,” said Luttrell. “Everybody has really been attentive. You can tell by the quality of the questions being asked. You come back from the practice application (exercises) and the instructors say we’re doing well.”

MCB Camp Lejeune is home to specially designed urban and weapons training facilities, along with experienced law enforcement instructors who teach at the academy at Camp Johnson. Instructors have filtered a twelve-week course into two weeks of essential training. The Marines of Company C learned to deal with law enforcement issues beyond the battlefield such as responding to domestic disturbance calls, active shooters

in a civilian environment, use of force, crime scene processing, hostage situations and work with police dog handlers.

“We are getting a lot out of it,” said Luttrell. “We’re not going to walk out of here as an elite trained Marine Corps police officer. We know that. But you can consider this wetting our feet. We’re getting enough to make us want more, and the instructors have already said that they would like to see us come back next year for additional training.”

Between the training they are receiving to deal with domestic law enforcement issues and the years of accumulated field experience, Company C has more than certificates to stand on. They’re undergoing realtime training to go along with their

classroom instruction.

“They will dispatch us, so to speak,” said Luttrell. “We’ll go through an actual scenario. Yesterday we covered larceny. We had a break in, so we had to go in and do evidence collection. You draw a sketch of the room, talk to the victim and go through the whole process. We even write up a report afterwards, and then the instructors critique us on how we do. It’s really been a great learning experience.”

Experience is something that the unit thrives on. A unique blend of Marines, each with their own civilian profession on top of their military specialties, Company C has police officers, managers, graduate SEE TRAINING 2C

Five Lejeune businesses win Marine Corps Food, Hospitality Excellence Award LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Food service and hospitality employees spend their workdays toiling in the name of their customers. They are expected to be speedy, friendly, kind and provide any help necessary to their customers.

Five businesses aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune were awarded the Marine Corps Food and Hospitality Excellence Award for their performance in fiscal year 2011.

Brig. Gen. Thomas Gorry, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Installations-East and MCB Camp Lejeune, presented the award to Berkley Manor’s New City Deli, the Industrial Area’s Filling Station, Paradise Point Officer’s Club, La Casita Loca, and Lejeune Inn at Building 1 June 26.

The prize is awarded based on the businesses’ customer service, marketing efforts, personnel and financial performance, and is compared to businesses throughout the Marine Corps.

“This is just a small example of the excellence at Camp

Wallace Creek Fitness Center nears completion

Lejeune,” said Gorry. “I’m proud to be the commanding general of this base.”

Gorry also expressed his appreciation to the food and hospitality workers for their hard work and determination, and for providing “stellar support to the operating forces” aboard the base. He said while it was teamwork in the individual businesses it was also a good representation of the team effort taking place throughout the base.

The Paradise Point Officers Club, which houses Smedley’s Café, the Follow Me Bar and a pool, scored the highest of all competi-

tors throughout the Marine Corps. The Club hosts many events and functions such as the upcoming wine tasting and pool party.

Another winner, The Industrial Area’s Filling Station, gives their customers fast food, subs and platters for breakfast and lunch.

They never forget the role they play in service member’s lives aboard the base.

“I enjoy my customers,” said Dolly Coady, the manager of the Filling Station.

“I love people. We get a lot of young folks and civilians, and we listen to them.

Believe it or not it’s impor-

tant. We know them by their first name. They like being treated like a person. You let people know you care, and they keep coming back.”

Coady enjoys what she does and worked on base for 43 years and at the Filling Station for five years.

She believes her employees had the biggest part in the Filling Station’s victory. She credited how easy they are to get along with as well as their hard work.

“At the Filling Station we’re here to serve you and take care of you,” said Coady. “We feed your stomach and your heart.”

After more than a year and a half since its ground breaking ceremony, the Wallace Creek Fitness Center is almost finished.

The facility was near enough completion that The Globe and Marine Corps Community Service’s Happenings crew had the opportunity to tour it and get a sneak peek at what it will offer its future patrons at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Slated to open in September, the facility is more than 100,000 square feet and features a wide variety of services and amenities. “(This is) one more opportunity to offer our patrons a facility with the size, equipment and features to meet everyone’s needs under one roof,” said Paul Nilsen, the director of Semper Fit aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

The facility will feature six multi-purpose rooms, two racquetball courts, a 25 meter pool with a handicap ramp, a spin studio with 50 bike capacity, two National Collegiate Athletic Association-size basketball courts with many baskets available for recreational use, and a second-floor indoor running track with a view looking into the firstfloor basketball courts.

It will also house a Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy clinic, massage therapists, personal trainers and Semper Fit’s offices.

The multi-purpose rooms will be used for many group exercise classes for members of the military community of all ages and fitness levels. Much of the facility can also be used as a Federal Emergency Management Agency shelter during natural disasters.

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Exercise your right to vote CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMAN Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The right to vote is just that, a right. Voting does not come with one of those “use it or lose it” warranties, but if it’s not exercised, it’s kind of a slap in the face to the people who fought both physically and politically over the years to ensure everyone has the opportunity to exercise their right.

Base officials set up a voter-information table at the Marine Corps Exchange to disseminate free information about the importance of voting aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 28.

“It is our job as Voting Assistance officers to ensure Marines, civilian Marines and dependents understand the importance of voting,” said 1st Lt. Stephen Otis, voting assistance officer and MCB Camp Lejeune – Marine Corps Installations East adjutant. “We are

all committed to serving our country, but our civic duty does not stop at military service.”

Otis added each service member has a voice, and this country was founded on the principles that make every individual’s opinion viable.

“Our elected officials are put in place because of the votes we cast, and thus we play an indelible role in the future of our country,” said Otis.

Voting is a right that should be exercised, and though most service members are not physically located in their registered state, there are standards in place to ensure each individual’s voice can be heard, said Otis.

The Registration and Absentee Ballot Request – Federal Post Card Application is the main way service members register to cast our votes from the various places they are stationed and deployed.

Once registered, the Federal

Write-in Absentee Ballot can simply be filled out and dropped in the mailbox.

“I think voting is important because by some grace we were born in this country where we can vote, “said Caroline Tupper, volunteer with the Heroes Vote Initiative.”

If we were born anywhere else we may not have the opportunity. We should want to take advantage of what we have that others don’t. It’s just the right thing to do.”

Ballots take very little time to complete, but the remunerations of participating in federal elections are wide reaching, said Otis.

“It is our goal to ensure mass participation in the upcoming elections and to provide non-biased, non-partisan and objective advice Courtesy photo on voting matters to our members,” A service member fills out her absetee ballot for said Otis. the upcoming elections aboard Marine Corps Base For more voting information, visit Camp Lejeune. Absentee ballots can be obtained from their unit Voting Assistance officer. www.fvap.gov.

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IREST presents sleep-like therapy LANCE CPL. SCOTT W. WHITING Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Anxiety, depression, stress and many other factors can greatly hinder a Marine or sailor’s ability to do their job effectively. An emotional or psychological problem can ruin personal and professional relationships as well.

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune has a newly implemented program called Integrative Restoration, which is a form of yoga-nidra, where during the therapy, participants are in a sleep-like state because of the relaxation.

“It’s a form of self-inquiry,” said Anne-Marie Vaughan, case manager for the psychological ward of NHCL. “It’s about diving deep inside (oneself) and figuring things out, and it’s where the mind can gain its natural ability to remain undistracted.”

The relaxation experienced during the meetings brings a calmness to people

who participate in the sessions, according to Vaughan.

She said anyone can have their problem solved, or at least have an issue under more control mentally, when they are able to clear their mind for approximately half an hour during the therapy session.

The goal of the class is to target the theta waves of one’s brain. Theta waves are the second slowest waves in the brain and are often associated with sleep and deep relaxation.

“Sometimes people do fall asleep which is normal,” said Vaughan. “Most of the time however, people are in a sleep-like state but are still awake and can hear, listen and comprehend what’s going on around them.”

A normal session lasts for about 20 to 45 minutes but classes can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as 90, depending on the patient’s needs.

Regardless of the length of the session, Vaughan said “When we’re done, many of

them will feel like they have slept for three of four hours.

They feel rested and rejuvenated, which can help solve issues like insomnia and other problems any given person may have.”

Anyone struggling with anxiety or depression is more than welcome to attend the classes. Vaughan said patients love going to the classes and hate whenever they miss a week’s class.

Vaughan also wanted to stress IREST is not hypnosis.

While IREST uses theta and delta brain waves to relax the person, no one is ever under the instructor’s control. People can always comprehend what is going on around them.

NHCL is one of the only military hospitals offering IREST classes, along with the National Naval Medical Center, located in Bethesda, Md. Anyone interested in participating in an IREST therapy session can contact annamarie.vaughan@med. navy.mil.

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By Mark Munger

Beach improvements welcome patrons, pets There are very few places inspiring active-duty military personnel and families stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune like Onslow Beach. There is a calming quality about Onslow Beach that helps reduce day-to-day stress and enables beach-goers to become recharged with the peace of nature.

There are a few new developments at Onslow Beach, and Chris Usry, the Onslow Beach Manager, provides some insight into those developments.

RR – There are a lot of improvements taking place over the past few months.

What types of renovations are underway?

CU – There are several active projects in the current budget cycle such as restroom installation at the gazebo, a new playground on the north end of the island, a new Marine Mart open, a new guest services office, upgrades to ten lodges, renovations to the master gunnery sergeant and sergeant major beach houses, as well as to lieutenant colonel, colonel and general officers beach houses. There are also four new Ospreys including one unit compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. RR – It is very exciting to hear about all of those improvements. Readers might be interested to know if there will be a Marine Mart open for sunscreen or refreshment needs if beach-goers inadvertently forget something at home. Does Onslow Beach have a Marine Mart open while construction and improvements are being made?

CU – There is a temporary Marine Mart open adjacent to the Enlisted Pavilion. Even though it’s only a temporary and smaller store, it has a nice variety of items available for purchase. In addition, there is now a Heroz at the beach during weekends serving fresh cooked burgers and hot dogs as well as fresh subs. For

snacks over the weekend, look for the Italian ice vendor or ice cream truck on the island.

RR – Onslow Beach is a nesting place for sea turtles. How can someone identify a turtle nest on the beach or is there a time of year people need to be especially watchful?

CU – Sea turtles frequent Onslow Beach for nesting from May through November. There are currently have many active nests and the number continues to increase. The nests are protected. Wildlife officers clearly mark the area and protect the nests with wire cages. The staff always asks the guests to not disturb these areas during their visit. Another important rule to remember is after dark you cannot have any white lights on the beach, including flashlights. The light is a distraction for nesting sea turtles and is strictly prohibited. Any light on the beach must have a red filter over it.

RR – Many really enjoy going to the beach for a just a couple of hours to take in the ocean and go for a stroll. Can a dog owner bring his dog on a walk?

CU – Onslow Beach became pet friendly in November 2010. Part of the new initiative includes a designated pet beach at the south end of the island with the entrance clearly marked near the staff noncommissioned officer pavilion. All dogs are welcome to visit the pet beach except for those on the base aggressivebreed list. Those animals include pit bulls, rottweilers and wolf hybrids or any mix thereof. Dogs must remain on a leash at all times when visiting Onslow Beach.

In addition to the pet beach, there are several units designated as pet-friendly lodging. For a small fee, patrons may now bring their pet to stay with them while on vacation. For more details at www.mccslejeune.com/beach.

TRAINING FROM 1C students and engineers amongst its ranks. On top of it all, the unit’s members know each other.

“It’s a unit,” said Luttrell. “It’s your unit. Not only are they your friends, but you know their strengths and weaknesses. You can help them out when you need to. Marines take care of Marines. We know there is a strong bond when you deploy with somebody, or you’ve been with someone as long as some of these Marines have.”

The ongoing reorganization of the Marine Corps means that units have to be ready to perform multiple roles, said Luttrell. Company C’s continued training, deployment experiences and combined civil occupations make for a blend of skills and qualifications.

With their training complete, the company will make room for the next wave of reserve MPs in need of training. They will return to Ohio and their civilian jobs until midJuly when the call to train will sound again.

FITNESS FROM 1C There will be a huge variety of fitness equipment in the facility along with a large climbing wall at the entrance of the building.

“The climbing wall is a focal point to the facility,” said Nilsen. “It also adds to the aesthetics of the fitness center.”

The fitness center is intended to make a handsome contribution to the architectural quality of MCB Camp Lejeune as a signature building of the base while fulfilling its mission of providing for its service members, said Nilsen.

The facility will be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certified, the highest LEED certification available.

There will be bamboo flooring in some sections, natural lighting, matting made from recycled rubber and walls made of recycled material that have little to no paint emissions, according to a previous Globe article.

In addition to the standard features to meet the platinum certification level, the staff at MCCS added other amenities to

show its commitment to environmental concerns, said Nilsen. These efforts include priority parking for patrons who carpool or drive low-emission and fuelefficient vehicles as well as motorcycles.

The parking lot has pervious concrete to reduce and improve the storm water runoff as well as reduce heat, and multiple solar panels to add renewable energy to the building.

Information on these features will be available through an interactive touch screen in the main lobby that also provides other information about the building.

Many ae looking forward for the chance to train there.

“Everyone is chomping at the bits to get into this place,” said Nilsen. “The appearance from the road is so inviting and large that the fitness-oriented people here at MCB Camp Lejeune all want to see what this new super structure has to offer. They should view the latest segment of the MCCS Happenings to get a sneak preview of the facility.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Holly A. Williams

Pfc. Wesley Jackson (left), Personnel Administration School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, aims at a launching clay pigeon from the final station of the Skeet Shooting Competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 17, last year. The new skeet range is almost completed and ready to open to shooters.

Targets almost ready to fly high at new range LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Let the clay pigeons fly high because the sound of shotgun blasts is just around the corner for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s brand new skeet, trap and archery range.

After nearly five years of planning and construction, along with the dedicated commitment of MCB Camp Lejeune’s shooting enthusiasts, the R-100 Range Complex on Old Sawmill Road near the base’s main gate is scheduled to open near the end of July and will offer patrons an outlet for their target shooting needs.

“There’s nothing else like it,” said James Hill, range manager. “It’s probably a two-hour drive to where just anybody can come and shoot clay targets. With the skeet, trap and five-stand option, short of some private clubs, there’s nothing else like this within several-hours drive.”

This isn’t the first skeet and trap range aboard the base. A previous range serviced shooters since the 1960s, but was removed as base expansionneeded the area, said Hill. With the opening of the R-100 Range Complex, however, target shooting aficionados and novices alike are in for a drastic upgrade to their target shooting resources.

Patrons will have access to eight skeet fields, two trap overlays and a five-stand overlay. For those unfamiliar with skeet and trap shooting, it means that they will have access to a variety of shooting activities and styles with variable levels of difficulty. Just as important, the range is meant to serve the recreational needs of all levels of shooters, and the staff can both supply and educate new shooters to engage targets. In fact, the first lesson with certified instructors for shooting targets with the shotguns is free.

“We really focus on getting on getting the new shooter excited about skeet, trap, five stand and archery,” said Hill. “By the time we get done with them, they’re breaking targets, and they’re coming back. They’re bringing their roommate.

They’re bringing their buddies. The next day we see the same face with three or

four new guys, and they’re out there to try it again.”

Don’t have a shotgun or a bow? The range will provide rental shotguns and bows with arrows for four dollars per day.

One round of skeet or trap costs five dollars, or patrons can pay eight dollars for the more variable five-stand shooting on weekends. Archers can pay three dollars for a spot to shoot on the archery range all day, and shooting accessories such as eye protection with adjustable lenses will also be available at the range.

It is a competitively priced range, so it is affordable to service members, said Hill, but it’s also a well-equipped facility. Brand new towers and pits stand ready to deploy clay targets from wireless launchers.

The old cords and manual systems have gone the way of the dinosaurs at R-100. Shooters sighting in on trap targets need only give the word, “Pull”, and the wireless launcher will oblige them with a target. The new facility has even won some national recognition as the site for the 2013 Armed Services Skeet Championships.

“That’s a small portion of what we do here,” said Hill. “It’s about providing a recreational outlet for our young Marines. We can get them started shooting, breaking targets and having fun. If they decide that they want to continue on, we can do that for them too.”

The base will consider opening the range to the general public after the initial period of service is assessed. The first priority is to provide for the recreational needs of the base community, said Hill.

Upon opening, the range will be accessible to authorized patrons at least 16 years old, or accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Patrons can bring their own shooting equipment, but ammunition is limited to number seven and a half, eight, and nine lead shot to shoot the facilities biodegradable clay targets.

For more information about the new range, visit mccslejeune.com/skeet or call 451-3889.

OFF-LIMITS ESTABLISHMENTS The following businesses are designated by the base commander as “off-limits” Bell Auto Salvage II at 136 Abbits Branch Rd., Hubert, N.C. Dash-In at 1316 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, N.C. D’s Drive Thru at 226 Wilmington Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. D’s Quick Mart at 2840 Highway 258 West, Richlands, N.C. Discount Tobacco at 331 G&H Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Express Way at 1261 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, N.C. King’s Drive Thru at 1796 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, N.C. Laird’s Auto and Truck Repair (U-Haul Rental) at 1197 Piney Green Rd., Jacksonville, N.C. Moe’s Mart at 2105 Belgrade Swansboro Road, Maysville, N.C. New York Tobacco Center

(A.K.A. Tobacco for Less) at 439 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. One Stop Shop at 501 Corbin Street, Jacksonville, N.C. Smart Buy Jacksonville, N.C. Smitty’s R&R at 3742 Highway 17, SC (South of Myrtle Beach, SC) Tobacco at 521 Yopp Road, Unit 106, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco Club at 487-B Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco House Cigarette Center at 1213-C Country Club Rd., Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco Leaf at 215 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Veterans Affairs Service Jacksonville, N.C. (This is a private organization not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the VA Outpatient Clinic.)

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Sgt. Tim Colquitt, Weapons Training Battalion, poses alongside Haley Schneider, Miss Swansboro 2011-2012 with the two trophies he won during the car show competition at the Independence Festival in Swansboro, N.C. Saturday.

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merica’s history tells of a nation born out of conflict and freedom fought for on both domestic and foreign soil.

No matter the generation or the war they raged, when service members come home, communities are there to welcome them.

On the back porch of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the people of Swansboro, N.C., keep their arms open, ready to bring any Marine or sailor into their family.

A scorching heat wave sweeping through Eastern North Carolina couldn’t keep committed citizens from celebrating their freedom, and those who fight for it, at the second annual Independence Festival in Swansboro Saturday.

“We always like having the Marines here because they are a large part of our community,” said J.R. Burt, member of the Swansboro Area Development Foundation and a retired Marine. “We’re thankful for their support. We couldn’t do it without them.”

The relatively new event incorporated several festival favorites, including games for the kids, arts and crafts vendors and food, but what pulled many of the day’s guests was

the car show.

“The car show is a big supporter of the festival and draws a lot of Marines (to the event),” Burt noted.

“Eighty percent of the cars entered are owned by Marines.”

From spectacular lights to dramatic rims, the automobiles lined the grounds with their impressive and unique looks.

Sgt. Tim Colquitt, Weapons Training Battalion, entered his vehicle and took home two trophies for his ornately-detailed, custom paint job.

“I actually got the idea when I was in Afghanistan and started sketching out what I wanted,” he explained.

His car was the first choice of Haley Schneider, Miss Swansboro 2011-2012, who was thankful so many Marines were part of the festival.

“It’s great getting to talk with them,” she said.

Colquitt doesn’t take for granted the kindness of the local citizens.

“It’s great having the support of the community,” he stated.

The folk band, Blue Heart, kept the music playing as the temperatures rose higher.

Lead singer Alex Davis didn’t seem bothered by the excessive heat and played her guitar with plenty of enthusiasm.

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(Left) 1st Lt. Victor Szeligowski jumps in and plays his fiddle with the band Blue Heart at the second annual Independence Festival in Swansboro Saturday. (Above) Members of Blue Heart, a folk band, Alex Davis (left) and Bob Richards, strum lively tunes at the Independence Festival in Swansboro Saturday.

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Third installment proves ‘Black’ stands test of time Now playing at Camp Lejeune “MEN IN BLACK III” (PG-13) “Men in Black III” is the third installment in this science-fiction franchise that started 15 years ago.

The two popular agents are back in time, ten years after the previous installment appeared in 2002, and the stalwart protectors of the planet are again a wise-cracking, alien-killing super team.

Will Smith (“Hancock,” “Seven Pounds,” “I Am Legend”) reprises his role as Agent J, a veteran MIB field agent, who has seen some inexplicable things in his 15 years with the bureau, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him as much as his wry, reticent partner.

Tommy Lee Jones (“The Company Man,” “Space Cowboys”) stars again as Agent K, Agent J’s partner.

When Agent J learns Agent K’s life and the fate of the Earth is at stake, he must travel back in time to put things right.

Agent J discovers there are secrets to the universe Agent K never told him – secrets that will reveal themselves during the course of his travels back to the ‘60s.

There, Agent J encounters a younger K, played

by Josh Brolin (“W,” “True Grit”), and teams up with him to save his partner, the agency, and the future of human kind.

Emma Thompson

(“Harry Potter” series) co-stars as Agent O, the first female head of MIB in present day, who was a young secretary in the ‘60s, portrayed by Alice Eve (“The Raven”).

Jemaine Clement (“Dinner For Schmucks”) portrays the bad alien, Boris the Animal, who is trying to assassinate Agent K. Also appearing is Nicole Scherzinger as Lily Poison, and Bill Hader (“Paul”) as Andy Warhol.

Singers Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, and director Tim Burton are making brief cameo appearances.

Director Barry Sonnenfeld (“Wild Wild West,” “Get Shorty,” “The Addams Family”) takes the helm again and continues his “Men in Black” series that started in 1997 with “Men in Black” and continued in 2002 with “Men in Black II.” “Men in Black III” is another silly episode and conclusion of the solid franchise. Josh Brolin is a standout in his uncanny portrayal of the younger version of Tommy Lee Jones.

Now playing in Jacksonville “SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD” (R) “Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” is a comedy/drama film set in the too-near future.

The movie explores what people will do when humanity’s last days are

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at hand.

As an asteroid nears Earth, a man finds himself alone after his wife leaves in a panic. He decides to take a road trip to reunite with his high school sweetheart. Accompanying him is a neighbor who inadvertently puts a wrench in his plan.

Steve Carell (“Crazy Stupid Love,” “Date Night”) stars as Dodge, a soft-spoken insurance salesman, who is desolate his wife (played by his real-life spouse Nancy in a cameo role) deserted him in this time of need. He starts thinking of the one who got away, his former high school sweetheart Olivia.

Keira Knightley (“A Dangerous Method,” Never Let Me go”) stars as the free-spirited Penny, Dodge’s neighbor, who

FRIDAY “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Chernobyl Diaries,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY FREE SHOWING “Judy Moody,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Chernobyl Diaries,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY FREE SHOWING “Bolt,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “The Avengers,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY “Safe,” R, 7:30 p.m.

For movie times, call 449-9344.

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

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is in the midst of an ugly breakup.

She offers to help find Olivia if Dodge would get her home to England to be with her family.

The unlikely couple sets out on a road trip, exchanging their outlooks and brightening each other’s worlds.

Along the way they

FRIDAY “What to Expect When You’re Expecting,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Chernobyl Diaries,” R, 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 3 p.m.; “Chernobyl Diaries,” R, 6 p.m.

MONDAY “Men in Black 3,” PG-13, 1 and 7 p.m.

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

Benediction at 6 p.m.

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

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

Or by appointment, by calling 451-3210

LATTER DAY SAINTS Camp Geiger Chapel Worship Service: Sunday 5 :30 p.m.

Courthouse Bay: Sunday 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call 381-5318.

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

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

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

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

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

Jewish School: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

directorial debut with this look at Armageddon.

“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World” is a dark and bittersweet dramedy about a couple of unlikly partners connecting in the last days before an asteroid destroys Earth. Through all the doom and zany happenings, there is a spark of a romance.

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

For information on concerts, festivals, special events and classes up and down the Carolina coast, check out What’s happenin’ Carolina each week. To add your event, e-mail amy.binkley@pilotonline.com. Space is limited to availability.

Vacation Bible School July 11 through 13, 9 a.m. to noon Find out what’s happening “Inside Out and Upside Down on Main Street.” The Midway Park Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune will host the Religious Education Center’s annual Vacation Bible School for children 4 to 12 years old. For more information, email teresa.arnold.ctr@usmc.mil or call 252646-4551.

Pool party July 13, 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Let the fun begin! Summer is coming and the Tarawa Terrace Community Center pool is waiting. Come out for the seccond pool party of the season and bring the whole family. The event will include food, music and giveaways.

Admission is $1 per person, and children under 2 years old are free. All Department of Defense identification cardholders are invited. First come, first served. In the case of inclement weather a rain date is set for July 20. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/ttcc or call 450-1687.

Summer theater program July 17 through Aug. 2 Is there a star waiting to be born in your family? If your kids are searching for the spotlight and are between 7 and 12 years old, sign them up for a three-week theater training at TTCC aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. The classes will take place Tuesdays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Participants can choose the Theatre Express program, which will include games, techniques and scene study, or improv, which will specifically target the skill of being quick witted in acting. Cost for the entire program is $210 and is open to all DOD identification cardholders. Register and pay by July 14 at TTCC. For more information, call 4501687 or visit www.mccs.com/ttcc.

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

Holy Days: As announced, 6 p.m.

For more information, call 450-0991.

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

Children’s Church and Youth Service provided

encounter all kinds of facets of humanity.

Co-starring are Adam Brody (“Cop Out”) as Owen, Connie Britton (“Conception”) as Diane, Rob Corddry (“Cedar Rapids”) as Warren, Derek Luke as Speck, Patton Oswalt as Roache, William Peterson as a trucker, and Martin Sheen as Frank, Dodge’s father.

Director and writer Lorene Scafaria (“Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist”) is making a feature

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

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

Casting call Through July 28 “Caged,” a major motion movie shooting in North Carolina, is seeking active-duty service members, as well as those recently discharged or retired. Upcoming scenes, which are scheduled to film for two dates in August, require military extras. Applications from military men and women of all ethnic backgrounds are welcomed. Those selected will be asked to attend a wardrobe fitting prior to their filming date. If you are eligible and interested, send an e-mail with the subject line “MILITARY” to cagedheatextras@gmail.com. Include your name, a recent snapshot, which can be taken with a cell phone, either posted in the body of your e-mail or attached as a JPG, your address (including city and state of residence), e-mail address, phone number, wardrobe sizes, height, weight and age.

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Declare your independence NAVY LT. CHRIS ADAMS

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(Top) A sample of the no-bake ‘Very Healthy Caterpillar’ pizza sits on display for curious cooks during the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune libraries’ summer reading program’s event at Tarawa Terrace Community Center aboard the MCB Camp Lejeune housing area June 28. (Above) Children create and chow down on mini-pizzas and learn how “Reading is So Delicious” at TTCC June 28.

Very healthy readers create silly snacks AMY BINKLEY

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A snack usually satisfies a growling stomach, but one starving insect chomped its way through four decades of delicacies and cemented a place in the hearts of children around the globe.

Tarawa Terrace Community Center experienced a tasty takeover as participants of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune libraries’ summer reading program put on their chef ’s hats and dished out a meal influenced by author Eric Carle’s children’s book, “A Very Hungry Caterpillar,” June 28.

“It’s a wonderful book for children (because) it’s fun and interactive,” said Jana Guitar, the program’s library supervisory technician at the base libraries.

Guitar and her coworkers brainstormed for months coming up with activities emphasizing not only reading but also healthy eating, sticking with their theme, “Reading is So Delicious.” The hungry caterpillar served as a culinary inspiration.

“With the help of the Onslow County Extension, we came up with the idea to have the kids create mini, no-bake pizzas out of multigrain flatbread rounds, cheese and sauce,” Guitar explained. “Kids like to play with their food so why not throw some vegetables in with it?”

Scores of children tried their hand at designing not just a hungry but a healthy caterpillar pizza with sliced olives for eyes, carrot

slivers for antennae and pieces of red pepper for the mouth.

“Parents say the kids are having a blast,” noted Guitar.

Each child received the recipe to add to their quickly growing recipe book they were given when registering for the summer reading program.

While the individual ensembles donated each child’s flair, the project showed the impact a simple story has on multiple levels.

Young readers have indulged in “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” for 40 years, and the feast continues to whet their appetites for interactive literature.

The story follows the famished creature as it makes wise meal choices, like apples and pears, and the consequences it faces after binging on junk food, like ice cream and candy.

Once the caterpillar chooses nutrition over unhealthy choices, it is rewarded with a long nap and new life as a butterfly.

“Parents can teach a lot (through the book), like colors, counting and even identifying different fruits,” stated Guitar. “We have tons of books on cooking at the library. They can even get a taste about food from overseas.”

Participants in search of new cuisines to whip up with their parents can visit the Hariotte B. Smith Library aboard MCB Camp Lejeune or view the online catalog on the library’s website.

Guitar also emphasized the need for everyone involved in the summer read-

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Gracie York shows off her version of a ‘Very Healthy Caterpillar’ during the summer reading program event at TTCC aboard the MCB Camp Lejeune housing area June 28. ing program to register online, even if they have registered in person, in order for the Department of Defense to track the popularity of the program when deciding on the annual budget for the library.

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They were resolute. Mankind has the right to live free. Free from the dictatorial rule of a tyrant and free to enjoy the “certain unalienable rights,” given not by man, but by the creator. Then I read the line stating, “and for the support of this Declaration with a firm reliance on the protection of divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”

Their freshly penned Declaration of Independence from a tyrannical master was in many ways a declaration of interdependence upon one another and dependency upon God. As I stood there, I couldn’t help but to think about the cost paid by those for the freedoms so many now seem to squander, abuse or take for granted. To the shock of the stranger standing beside me, I turned to him and asked, “I wonder how many realize freedom isn’t free?”

Of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, all paid a high price for their decision. Their houses were looted or burned, property was confiscated, bounties were placed upon their heads for treason, children and wives were lost – one signer alone lost 13 of his children. And yet they signed. They knew the coming response, yet they signed.

Perhaps Stephen Hopkins’ of Rhode Island words upon signing sum up the attitude of the rest, “Though my hand trembles, my heart does not.” Yes, freedom is not free.

You know, there is another kind of freedom many fail to take time to consider today. It too is declared in a document, and like the Declaration of Independence, it is a document many have failed to read.

As fantastic as the Declaration of Independence is, it rests upon the shoulders of the greatest declaration of freedom ever written. Approximately 1,700 years earlier the Apostle Paul wrote in Romans 8:2, “For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death.”

According to the Bible, as a follower of Jesus, you and I can live free from the tyrant of sin in our life. Not as a perfect person, but as one who asks for forgiveness and is living under a spiritual declaration of independence, interdependence and dependence bought at a high price, which he paid for freedom.

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Marine’s poetic passion inspires, lifts morale LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

His ashy, dry hands direct fingers, grains of sand and grit visible under translucent nails. They dance on the keyboard as ideas transform into tangible words, words expressing emotions and stories through poetry.

Sandstorms swallowed encampments and the Afghan heat sucked morale dry from many, but poetry was his way of escaping from the world.

“Writing takes me away from all the stress,” said Cpl. Devin Streeter, a former field artillery cannoneer with 5th Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. “The main focus of my poems is to inspire (people) to follow their dreams, push forward and do better in life.”

While Streeter was deployed he shared his poems with everyone willing to hear or read his work, from the junior Marines to his commanding officer.

After his deployments he returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and followed his dreams of sharing his poems with the world.

“I always wanted to publish a book,” said Streeter. “I told myself that 2011 was going to be

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During his deployments Streeter wrote more than 100 poems and 34 of those poems were published in his book titled, “The Black Book Volume I.” “The Marine Corps has helped me fulfill a part of the purpose for why I write,” said Streeter. “I was able to lift the heads of the Marines when they were down.

The Marine Corps may be like a walk in the park for some, for others it might not be, but it’s really what you make of it.”

Streeter grew up in Miami and was the oldest of seven siblings in the household. His mother and stepfather worked hard to provide for the family but making ends meet proved to be challenging. Streeter was the oldest child in the house, and his level of maturity was important to his family.

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In early 2011, Streeter helped their organization raise money and collect supplies for tornado relief efforts.

“It’s amazing to see him multitask and find time to write, help the community and serve as a Marine,” said Paris Butler, head of S.P.E.E.C.H. “He’s a hardworking artist, always coming up with new ideas, and he puts smiles on everyone’s faces.”

When the world gave Streeter lemons he made a lemonade-stand so everyone could fill their cup. He uses his poetry to inspire others as a tool to teach all who read his work.

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Fairytales, fireworks call forth freedom

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I loathe summertime.

Sweating, mosquitoes and the constant need to apply sunscreen to my fair skin, even if I’m only walking to my car, are nothing short of annoying.

Last weekend, most of the South was treated to a preview of what I’m sure the outer layer of Hades must feel like.

The unnaturally hot temperatures forced many people inside, although I went voluntarily, to the coolness of overworked, overpriced air-conditioned living rooms. The only respite we received was when the sun finally set, and the moon took its shift.

Then the fairies came out.

Under the cloak of night, a small light appeared, followed by another then another.

Soon, my backyard was twinkling with the tiny dancers, and I was captivated.

Lessons learned from Peter Pan keep me from disavowing my belief in fairies. However, in case I’ve caught the attention of more analytical and less fanciful readers this week, what I witnessed are also referred to as fireflies or lightening bugs.

Fairies have always fascinated me, but the stories in which they appear were a breeding

the Stone� portrayed the once and future king as an orphan training to be a squire. He was scraggly, scrawny and had the misfortune to be nicknamed “Wart.� He accepts his fate as a glorified servant with no hope for a change in his situation. “Wart� may have been suited for servant hood, but Arthur was born to be a king.

Assuming the sword he found was of no importance, “Wart� presents the weapon to his master and is immediately forced to prove how he came to have it. He showed his master how he had pulled it from the stone, even apologizing for doing it without his permission., and the crowd who had gathered started cheering, “All hail King Arthur.

Long live the king.�

In an instant, he went from being bound to a life of mediocrity to the freedom to be extraordinary.

We’re all guilty of playing the supportive role in our stories. The responsibility of a hero is a heavy load but who better to carry it than you?

Taking your rightful place as the star of your own adventure doesn’t make you arrogant or self-centered. It simply casts you in the right role.

You don’t have permission to storm anyone else’s stage and overpower their story, but it does give you the freedom and authority to defeat your dragons, save your distressed damsels and come home to a celebration If the fireworks aren’t exploding and announcing your victory, you still have work to do. Keep an eye on the skies, accept help when you need it and never give up.

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Fairytales are full of worlds hidden behind wardrobes, beyond the looking glass and through fractionized platforms in train stations. No rules hold them to reality, and their only limits are the boundaries of the storyb teller’s creativity.

For children, “once upon a time� is an invitau tion to explore what their hearts believe to be true.

For adults, “happily ever after� seems less certain with each trial life throws at us.

Our cynicism may be justified, but if you’ll look around, you’ll realize you are in the middle of your very own fairytale.

Fairytales follow a basic formula still used in today’s blockbuster movies and best-selling novels. There is always a hero, a villain, a conflict to be resolved and a journey to freedom, whether from a tall tower, a life of poverty or a misconstrued identity.

Sometimes, the hero is big, buff and unafraid of the dragon they’ll have to destroy to win the hand of the fair maiden.

I’ve never really liked these types of protagonists. People who don’t flinch at the sight of a dragon may be a little off their rocker, and I don’t make it a habit of admiring crazy people.

More often, however, the hero is unaware of his or her role, nor its importance, until the very end, when they look back and see who they’ve become.

You’ve probably heard the story of King Arthur leading his knights of the round table into battle to save Camelot and Queen Guinevere, but do you remember who he was before he was king?

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FESTIVAL FROM 1D “I feel awesome to be able to do this,� she commented. “My father and brother were both Marines. Whether you agree with what’s going on or not, they work hard and deserve our support. This is how we do it.�

Her fellow musician, Bob Richards, served in the Marine Corps and works with service members on a regular basis. “Some gave all and all gave some,� he recited.

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Szeligowski, who became an unofficial member of the band when he jumped in with his fiddle. “It’s nice to have the community support and working with former Marines,� he acknowledged.

When asked what prompted him to play along with the band, he shrugged and simply said, “I like America, and I like music.�

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