Globe August 16, 2012

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Troops with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group observe as Cpl. Justin P. Glover, a wrecker operator with the battalion, demonstrates how to attach a chain to a Humvee during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune recently.

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More than 350 service members with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune from July 30 to Aug. 3.

During the week-long event, troops conducted convoys around the base and endured simulated firefights, improvised explosive devices and medical evacuations, which added realism to each operation.

“The main purpose here is to simulate resupply convoy

missions,” explained Capt.

Luke A. Sauber, the commanding officer for Headquarters Company, CLB-8.

“That way when the rubber meets the road, and I mean that literally, we are ready to operate as a unit.”

The training site located on Onslow Beach consisted of a battalion aid station, a combat operations center, an armory and a food service facility.

The site resembled a forward operating base in Afghanistan and simulated conditions troops face once they deploy in the near future. The participants replicated resupply convoys so

they could have the chance to see how one works.

“Our job here is to start integrating and learning how to work together so when we arrive to Afghanistan we can hit the ground running,” Sauber added.

The Marines and sailors of the battalion are compiled of active and reserve troops who will soon stand up as Combat Logistics Regiment 2. As a regiment, they will deploy in support of International Security Assistance Force operations.

Sgt. Christopher Witt, a combat engineer with the battalion, explained how the realism in this exercise will

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help the troops adapt quickly to the way everything works during their deployment.

“The biggest thing here is the endless amount of scenarios that could happen during a mission,” said Witt. “With this type of training, Marines and sailors know what to do immediately. (It) becomes second nature, and once they actually face a challenge in country they will know what to do.”

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The commanding general for Regional Command Southwest spoke to the noncommissioned officers aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 5 and the staff NCOs Aug.4.

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus updated the Marines about the current state of operations in Afghanistan, troop drawdowns, and what to expect in the coming months as coalition forces continue to transfer security responsibility to Afghan forces.

“They’re fighting side by side with us,” he said. “That’s a pretty big step. It takes time to grow.”

He added Afghan forces still need Marines for some combat support roles including medical evacuations, but Afghans are working to develop those capabilities.

After Gurganus spoke to the Marines,

sailors and coalition partners, he opened the floor up to questions.

One Marine asked what the general wants NCOs to take care of after returning home from Afghanistan.

“Spend more time with the junior Marines,” even after normal work hours, he said. “You’re job as NCOs is to identify problems with junior Marines. You have to try and solve them, and if it’s something you can’t solve, move it up the chain of command as soon as possible.”

Gurganus said today’s Marine NCOs are the best group of NCOs he’s ever seen.

He ended the town hall by talking about the progress made in Afghanistan, the approximately 140 schools built in Helmand province, and how Afghan Forces are taking over security responsibilities. He said he’s proud of all Marines and the role they’ve played in those successes.

“I don’t care what your job is here,” he said. “You’ve helped out.”

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Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, commanding general, Regional Command Southwest, speaks to noncommissioned officers aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 5.

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Sgt. Emerson C. Mason, a motor v e h i c l e operator with CLB-8, 2nd MLG, reports his situation to the convoy commander after his truck hit a simulated improvised explosive device during a field training exercise aboard MCB Camp Lejeune recently.

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anchor in Maine LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON 2nd Marine Logistics Group

They came on gentle, rolling seas. The USS San Antonio’s engine droned calmly as it pushed the ship’s bow through cresting waves on its approach to the coast of Rockland, Maine, the morning of Aug. 1.

Only fog and a short-lived rain hindered the troops’ two-day voyage, a quick endeavor for the Marine and Navy team trained to strike distant, hostile shores. Maine’s coast promised a far warmer welcome for the nearly 100 Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Regiment 27 sent to support Maine’s 2012 Lobster Festival from Aug. 1 to 5.

“These (Marines and sailors) were handpicked from their sections to participate in this event,” said Capt. James Mackin, commander of troops for the regiment’s Lobster Festival detachment. “A lot of people where we are going are unfamiliar with the military. They know the broad brush strokes, but this will give them the opportunity to see the Marines and sailors in uniform with all their gear.”

The regiment’s personnel escaped the blanket heat of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and joined the more than 300 crew and support personnel on the San Antonio at Norfolk Naval Base, Va., July 29.

The unified Marine-Navy team then proceeded north to demonstrate their combined abilities to the people of Maine.

The San Antonio pressed through the telltale fishing buoys that announced their arrival in lobster territory and dropped anchor off of Rockland.

Marines and sailors donned their dress uniforms.

Shore parties are scheduled to join the festivities, said Gunnery Sgt. Morris Holliday, the detachment’s first sergeant. Troops will spend the week refurbishing an area lighthouse, assisting in the festival’s beauty pageant and concerts, escorting area officials to events and participating in a 10-kilometer race. Above all, they will meet and interact with the American public.

“It’s definitely a break in the routine, and it lets the Marines see what else is out there,” said Mackin. “People see the uniform, and they appreciate what you do. They thank you for your service. I SEE MAINE 11A

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Tips to prevent heat stress As the last part of the summer season approaches, severe heat becomes an issue in the Camp Lejeune area.

Extended periods of heat can deplete your body of water making you more susceptible to problems such as heat stress. Long exposure to this kind of weather can result in heat cramps or heat exhaustion, and if heat stress continues, a person may suffer a heat stroke, which can be fatal.

Hot humid weather depletes moisture from the body quickly creating a dangerous condition that can interfere with the body’s ability to cool itself. Precautions must be taken to avoid heat stress, and knowing the symptoms and emergency procedures for heat stress may save the life of a co-worker or a loved-one who is suffering from a related illness.

Familiarize yourself with the symptoms and prevention methods

below in order to protect yourself from heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke during hot, humid conditions.

Heat Cramps. Painful cramps of muscles usually in the stomach, legs and arms, and excessive sweating.

Cause by dehydration, they may occur without the individual feeling thirsty.

Heat Exhaustion. Symptoms include profuse sweating, headache, weakness, paleness, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath and dizziness. If ice is available put it on the individual’s wrist, armpits, groin and neck to cool large veins.

Heat Stroke. This is a medical emergency that may result in death.

It is typically defined as a core temperature above 105 degrees Fahrenheit or any change in the mental status of an affected individual with

any elevated core temperature. If ice is available use it the same way you would for heat exhaustion.

Preventing Heat Stress Know the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses; monitor yourself and others around you.

Block direct sunlight. Consider using a sunscreen with a sun protection factor 15 or higher. The most effective products say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on labels.

Use cooling fans or air-conditioners, and rest regularly.

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. If you are working or playing outside, drink about five to seven ounces of water every 15 to 20 minutes.

When you are able, wear lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothes.

Avoid alcohol, caffeinated drinks or heavy meals.

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Informed choices key to good decisions Information is key to any decision making process especially when it comes to TRICARE benefits and services in relation to the Affordable Care Act. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, calls for a plethora of changes slowly taking effect over a five-year period. However, this does not affect health care veterans may already receive from the Veterans Health Administration. If an individual is eligible for VA health care, he will remain eligible under the health-care reform.

It’s important to know nothing in the legislation will affect access to the care many are currently receiving. The act also does not change the TRICARE or TRICARE for Life benefits families may receive, with the exception of an increase in fees covered in a previous article.

However, VA health care is not creditable coverage for Medicare parts A and B. The VA does not recommend veterans cancel or decline coverage in Medicare, or any other health-care or insurance programs solely because they are enrolled in VA health care. It is important to remember VA health care is not considered

a health-care insurance plan. It is a health-care benefit available to eligible veterans through a VA health-care facility.

The VA encourages veterans to retain any health-care coverage they already have, especially those in lowerpriority groups. There is no guarantee that in subsequent years, Congress will appropriate sufficient medical care funds for the VA to provide care for all enrollment priority groups. This could leave veterans, especially those in one of the lower-priority groups, without access to VA healthcare coverage.

Coverage may be especially important at a time when emergency care is necessary. The VA’s ability to pay for the veteran medical care provided by the community is regulated by federal law. The VA may be able to arrange and pay for the health care of eligible veterans outside of VA medical facilities, but only in certain, limited circumstances.

For more information on health-care coverage visit www.tricare.mil or www.healthcare.gov.

Retired Military Breakfast Located at the Ball Center (Old Staff NCO Club) Aug. 25 Social hour will begin at 7 a.m., with breakfast at 8 a.m.

All retirees, active duty, reserve, veterans and community friends are invited to attend the breakfast.

For more information, contact Retired Sgt. Maj. George F. Meyer at 938-1610.

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The Marine Corps is a dynamic force constantly adapting to our country’s needs. Now we ask you, throughout history has there ever been a ‘good way’ to scale down our forces?

No. At this point there should be no scale back of our armed forces.

Richard Jandorf There really is no good time to scale back. Scaling back is what allows us to be vulnerable to attack. But a better way to do it is through voluntary early-retirement packages that offer incentives to those willing to accept.

Heather Abenti As soon as the enemy scales back, then I think we can feel comfortable doing so ourselves.

Patty Martin I agree scaling down at this time would have detrimental effects on our ability to effectively respond to any world crisis, but if we were trying to scale down during peacetime I would offer early retirement packages and limit the number of new recruits. I would also put an emphasis on promoting from within and wider training for those who were in for three to 10 years so they can be more effective and secure in their career choice, as well better prepared to respond should a need arise.

Teresa Mizusawa In a word, no. There is no ‘good way’ to scale down our forces.

Edward Schmitt We spend more money on our military than all the major countries combined. Most European countries don’t invest a lot of money in their military because they are used to us being their 911 force. They are using us and laughing about it behind our backs. We have military bases all over the world, and a lot of them are in places you never heard of.

If we closed down some of these bases and used the money here at home, we would be better off. I am someone who supports a big and powerful military, but some things are ridiculous.

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Sgt. Maj. Joseph D. Shaw (right), the incoming sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, receives the sword of office from Col. James B. Stopa, the commanding officer of II MHG, during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 2.

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Sgt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman stands ready to relinquish his post as the sergeant major of II MHG to Sgt. Maj. Joseph D. Shaw during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marston Pavilion aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Aug. 2.

gt. Maj. Craig D. Cressman relinquished his post as sergeant major of II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group to Sgt. Maj. Joseph D. Shaw during a ceremony held at Marston Pavilion aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 2.

During the ceremony, Col. James B. Stopa, the newly appointed commanding officer of II MHG, remarked on the brief yet rewarding time he has served alongside Cressman. “He’s firm, fair, involved, genuine and concerned,� said

Stopa. “He’s a Marine’s Marine. He truly cares for each and every Marine, sailor and civilian within the organization.�

Cressman, a career infantry Marine with 28 years of service, has deployed on multiple combat tours to Iraq and Afghanistan, served two tours on the drill field, was an instructor at Officer Candidate School, Quantico, Va., and has also served in Marine Corps Security Forces. He spent nearly two years as the command’s senior enlisted adviser during time which they deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan, as Task Force Belleau Wood in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. From Feb-

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Cressman repeatedly expressed how grateful he was to have served with the Marines of II MHG throughout the past two years. “One of the greatest units I ever served with in almost 28 years,� said Cressman. “By far one of the best tours I had. I couldn’t be more proud.

Throughout the two year span, I challenged them, I educated them the best I could, I kicked them in the butt every once in a while, and I consoled them

when I needed to. I couldn’t be more proud of the NCO’s and the Marines within MHG.�

Cressman was recently hand-picked by Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, to take over the duties as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Service Battalion, Headquarters Marine Corps, Henderson Hall located in Washington, D.C. His replacement, Shaw, is also a career infantry Marine with multiple tours to Iraq and Afghanistan. He recently served as the sergeant major of 2nd Marine Division (Forward) while it deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan as Task Force Leatherneck.

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Cpl. Shawn McRae (bottom right), a squad leader in 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, shows Marines in 3rd Squad, Corporals’ Course Class 6-12, how to load an M240 medium machine gun at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy aboard Camp Johnson recently. The course is the first in a series of professional military education classes at the academy that provide Marines with leadership training to enhance their professional qualifications.

Corporals’ Course provides education, leadership skills CPL. BRYAN NYGAARD II Marine Expeditionary Force

Recently, I had the privilege of attending Corporals’ Course at the Staff NonCommissioned Officer’s Academy aboard Camp Johnson. This course is the first in a series of professional military education classes at the academy that provide Marines with leadership training to enhance their professional qualifications as they take on greater responsibility.

I was eager to attend this course for a few reasons.

One, it may be a requirement to be promoted to sergeant during the next fiscal year so it was best for me to take advantage of it as soon as possible. Two, I wanted to better myself and learn some of the administrative duties of an NCO. Three, I wanted to get out of the office and hang out with my fellow Marines.

There were 87 Marines in my class, and we were divided into six squads of about 14 Marines each. A little more than half of the Marines enrolled in the course were grunts (infantry). The rest came from other job fields ranging from supply clerks to food service specialists. My squad consisted of six grunts, an intelligence specialist, a flight equipment mechanic, an administrative clerk, a tank crewman, a military policeman and myself, a combat correspondent.

Each squad had a faculty advisor assigned to them who acted as a mentor to the Marines. My squad’s advisor, Cpl. Shane Newby, was a squad leader in 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, who recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan. Newby graduated in the class before ours and had done so well, the SNCO Academy decided to make him an instructor.

Over a period of three weeks, we were taught a variety of lessons focused on leadership, the duties and responsibilities of an NCO, traditions, drill and, most importantly, warfighting. The lessons were mostly held in a classroom and the advisors utilized the “Socratic method” which allowed for the Marines to have discussions and, occasionally, debate between each other concerning the lessons. More often than

not, Newby and the other advisors would take their squads out of the classroom to have individual group discussions on topics such as leading by example, ethics, and how to apply them in combat and in garrison.

The instructors even used the physical training sessions as teaching points concerning the Marine Corps’ core values. We had to complete homework assignments and there were exams over the coursework including practical application where Marines were judged on their performance. However, there was no grading system – students either passed or failed.

One of the practical application events was for each Marine to stand up in front of his or her fellow Marines and teach a short class about something they would be tasked to do at their respective unit. It forced the Marines to get out of their comfort zones and engage in public speaking, a skill vital to being a leader. The infantry Marines in my squad gave classes on how to effectively employ the weapons system they specialize in, while I gave a class on monitoring website content. I will admit that particular task is not as exciting as shooting a Javelin missile or sighting in a 60 mm mortar, but I tried to make it relevant to them.

Toward the end of the course, the lessons focused mainly on warfighting. I felt this was very fitting considering we have been engaged in sustained combat operations for 11 years. We received lessons concerning joint operations, operational culture, land navigation, patrolling, defensive and offensive operations, and leading troops into combat.

All of this material was old news to the grunts in the class. All of them are extensively trained in the application of warfighting and the majority of them served multiple combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Warfighting is their business and business has been good. However, their familiarity with the subject did not cause them to become uninvolved or bored with the lessons. Rather, they became our instructors concerning the material.

They were all more than willing to share their extensive experience with the rest of the squads.

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Lance Cpl. William Kozlosky, a rifleman in 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, takes cover during the final exercise of Corporals’ Course at the Staff Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy aboard Camp Johnson recently. The course is the first in a series of professional military education classes at the academy that provide Marines with leadership training.

The instructors encouraged this type of participation throughout the course to the point that each student was just as much of an instructor as they were. For me, it was the real strength of the class: Marines from different job fields, units and backgrounds coming together under one roof and sharing experiences with each other. Everyone, regardless of their job field, had something to teach to the class.

The final exercise had each squad conducting a patrol in a simulated combat environment on Camp Johnson. The objective was to patrol through three different checkpoints, stopping at each one to pick up an item such as ammunition cans, while engaging any enemy forces (played by the instructors) and avoiding simulated improvised explosive devices.

Our squad was divided into three fireteams, which is the smallest and most efficient tactical unit in the Marine Corps. The grunts in our squad refrained from taking any leadership roles so the rest of us could learn how to lead a patrol. I was a fireteam leader and Cpl. Joseph Tomiello, an administration clerk, was the squad leader. Granted, neither of us would probably ever be Photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard

Marines with Corporals’ Course Class 6-12 carry a simulated casualty during the final exercise of Corporals’ Course at The Staff NonCommissioned Officer’s Academy aboard Camp Johnson recently. The course is the first in a series of professional military education classes at the academy that provide Marines with leadership training.

required to lead a fireteam or a squad on patrol, but it showed me how much you need to know in those types of situations. The grunts advised us from time to time, pointed out any mistakes we were making and showed us how we could improve.

Overall, I was very impressed with the course. The instructors were very informative and allowed open discussion on any lesson being taught. I personally believe the Marine Corps needs more integrated training between infantry Marines and non-infantry Marines. The infantry Marines can teach us skills we can use in combat, and we can show them how we can be used in order to better support them.

I recommend this course to any corporal or lance corporal. It does not matter if you just became a corporal,

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Sergeant Christopher Parks, an Corporals’ Course instructor, gives guidance to the Marines in Class 6-12 on conducting defensive operations at The Staff Non-Commissioned Officer’s Academy aboard Camp Johnson June 22. The course is the first in a series of professional military education classes. have been one for a while, have multiple combat tours, the size of your unit or if you are looking to get out of the Marine Corps as soon as

possible. It is extremely beneficial in terms of education and will definitely broaden your perspective of the Marine Corps.

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Maj. Christopher Curtin, commanding officer of Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, gazes toward the horizon as the landing craft utility edges toward the USS Fort McHenry July 11.

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The buses await, the bags are loaded. A mother wipes away her tears, a father holds his son, a husband kisses his wife, a woman hugs her fiancĂŠ, friends shake hands and through it all, they say goodbye.

The Marines and sailors of Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 load the buses aboard MCBCL and wave their final goodbyes to friends and loved-ones as the buses' engines roar to life and the drivers close the doors. Feelings teeter from sadness to excitement in a rainbow of emotions as the buses begin to move, making it official the deployment has begun.

"We've been training to do this for awhile now. I was ready to get underway, which

made saying goodbye a little easier," said Lance Cpl. Zachary Chivell, ground command element, SCTF APS-12.

Time passes; the Marines and sailors arrive on Radio Island, Morehead City, N.C., where they climb onto a landing craft utility, continuing their journey. They make their way across the water on the open deck of the craft.

With the sun hanging heavily overhead, the LCU edges ever closer to where USS Fort McHenry patiently awaits their arrival.

Hours later, everyone crowds toward the bow as the LCU approaches the Fort McHenry, many of them about to board a ship for the first time in their lives; they grin and smile, their anticipation infectious.

Once docked inside the Fort McHenry, the Marines and sailors take their first steps aboard the ship they

will call home for the months ahead. Upon boarding, the Marines and sailors are led through a dizzying maze of corridors, passageways and airlocks until they eventually reach their living quarters.

"You just have to get in a routine and learn your way around the ship, which can be pretty confusing sometimes," said Cpl. Adam Summerline, ground command element, APS-12.

"There's no such thing as privacy and a whole other battle is trying to find a place to put all of your stuff," continued Summerline. "It took us almost two days to finally get everyone settled in."

Their living quarters, known as a berthing area, present the Marines and sailors with tight, cramped and confined rows of beds stacked three-high, offering restricted movement and a limited quantity of cup-

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boards, shelves and lockers to store all of the equipment and gear they will need as they move forward into the deployment.

Despite all of this, the Marines and sailors of SCTF APS-12 soon began adjusting to their new living conditions aboard USS Fort McHenry and find themselves looking toward the challenges awaiting them in the coming months on their voyage to Africa.

"I definitely feel ready for the deployment's challenges, not only because of the training I've done, but because of the group of guys I'm with," said Chivell.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

Lance Cpl. Zachary Chivell, ground combat element, Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, hugs his girlfriend during the SCTF APS-12 send off held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune July 10.

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Lance Cpl. Zachary Chivell (left) with ground combat element, Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, grapples with a sailor from Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2 while conducting Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard USS Fort McHenry July 17. The MCMAP training was conducted in order to continue the Marine’s required training while deployed.

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rowded around the circle, a blazing sun resting high above, they close in. Inside the mass of bodies, a lone warrior stands his ground against the overwhelming numbers. Sweat dripping down his brow, he keeps his eyes on the approaching enemies.

The horizon rises and falls in the distance as USS Fort McHenry’s flight deck teeters from side-to-side, making it a constant struggle to maintain his footing.

Still the lone warrior stands firm against his opposition.

Suddenly, the warrior is confronted from three different directions. “One-two combo,” calls out a Marine from behind a practice bag.

Immediately, the lone warrior strikes the bag twice in quick succession. “Hiptoss,” yells another Marine from the left. The lone warrior flings the Marine over his hip and onto the padded mat in one fluid motion.

Before he can fully recover from tossing the Marine, two massive arms wrap around the lone warrior from behind. “Reversal to the rear bear-hug,” shouts a giant of a sailor. Without missing a beat, the lone warrior drops his weight shifts his foot behind the sailor’s

Photo by Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

Lance Cpl. Branden Cooper, data specialist with command element, Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, grapples with a sailor from Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2 while conducting Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard USS Fort McHenry July 17. and quickly twists his body, sending the giant tumbling to the mat.

One after another, Marines and sailors of Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012 stepped into the ring and performed the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques they learned over the past week against classmates while conducting sustainment training aboard USS Fort McHenry July 17.

Each day the Marines are joined by sailors from Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2 who are working to earn their first MCMAP belt.

“I think the training we’re getting is something

everyone in our command should have,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Martinez, Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2. “I’m really enjoying the physical aspect of it and knowing with this training I would be able to defend myself.”

The MCMAP classes last four hours a day beginning with conditioning workouts, which force the Marines and sailors to push themselves and their limitations.

“When we do the PT before the training, it puts us in an exhausted state of mind, so when we’re training, it sets us up for a real life situation where we’ll have to keep fighting even though we’re exhausted,”

said Martinez.

Meeting each other on the MCMAP mat is the first time many of the Marines and sailors had a chance to interact with one another since their first encounter during the insertion and exertion training conducted in May. “The class is great,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Shields, Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2.

“I can tell we’re building camaraderie between the Marines and sailors, not just out there during the class, but in the hallways and the galley when we say ‘Hi’ and talk. I definitely feel that closeness.”

The camaraderie will

Photo by Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

Lance Cpl. Branden Cooper, (right) and 1st Lt. Jordan Miller, with Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, practice Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques on the flight deck of USS Fort McHenry Aug. 4. The Marines practiced MCMAP to earn sustainment hours and achieve the next level of MCMAP belt. prove invaluable as the SCTF APS-12 moves ever closer to conducting its primary mission to train alongside African militaries in the coming months.

Until then, the Marines and sailors will continue to ready themselves through the MCMAP training in order to be better equipped to accomplish their mission.

Photo by Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

Cpl. Jeremy Vande Hei, with the command element of Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 2012, practices bayonet techniques while conducting Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard USS Fort McHenry July 15. The MCMAP training was conducted in order to continue the Marines required training while deployed.

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Religious program specialist earns martial arts instructor tab CPL. BRUNO J. BEGO 2nd Marine Logistics Group

A chaplain is the only service member not allowed to carry a weapon, even when deployed to hazardous areas. But they do not venture out into harm’s way unarmed.

Standing by his or her side is a religious program specialist, which is an enlisted sailor who is there to assist and, more importantly, protect the chaplain.

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael J. Sency, an RP with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, has participated in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program throughout his Navy career to be able to better protect his chaplain if the situation were to arise.

“Every time you are personal security for someone, I think it is nice to know a little more about hand-tohand combat,” said Sency.

“So, learning martial arts definitely helps out.”

But now, he can do a little more than help himself – he can now officially teach other Marines and sailors MCMAP. Sency spent close to three weeks at Camp Geiger, for the MCMAP Instructor course.

He graduated Aug. 1.

“Now that it’s done, I loved it,” said Sency. “It was great training. While I was going through it, it was painful. It’s definitely a learning experience.”

Sency stood next to his 35 classmates as they received their new MCMAP belts with the well-recognized and hard-earned instructor tab.

The tab is a piece of tan fabric, sewed on the left side of a MCMAP belt, used to identify instructors.

The course consisted of 10 hours of close-combat fundamentals, 10 hours of offensive and defensive rifle

and bayonet techniques, 10 hours of offensive skills, nine hours of defensive skills, 11 hours of unarmed restrains, and six hours of offensive and defensive ground fighting.

“I was pushed to my limits, and this taught me if I dig down deep I can pretty much accomplish anything,” he said.

Sency’s accomplishment is not just limited to becoming a martial arts instructor, he is also a rare sight to see, according to Staff Sgt. Victor D. Velez, an instructor trainer with the 2nd MLG. “It is not common to see an RP who is qualified to teach martial arts in the Marine Corps,” Velez said.

“I’ve only met one when I was in Hawaii. They are out there, it is just rare to see them.”

Now that Sency completed the course, he will return to 2nd MLG. “My first goal is to heal,” said Sency, with a slight chuckle. “Then I’ll probably start a course for the sailors within my command pretty soon. They’re all excited.”

Sency can instruct up to a brown belt, which is the fourth of the five belts of MCMAP, for both Marines and sailors. Each new belt requires different techniques, knowledge and physical fitness, but all levels require intensive training and dedication for weeks at a time.

“I hope it motivates fellow RPs to go out there and experience other things not only the Navy but the Marine Corps has to offer,” he said.

Sency added he plans on returning to the instructor’s course to earn his blackbelt instructor tab in the near future, but for now he is focused on helping others learn the basics and intermediate techniques of MCMAP.

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael J. Sency (left), a religious program specialist with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives his belt from Sgt. Maj. Timothy R. Weber, the director of the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Camp Johnson, during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor course graduation aboard Camp Geiger recently.

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Lance Cpl. Timothy T. Carr (left), a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, sweeps for mines and improvised explosive devices during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune recently.

FIELD FROM 1A The battalion completed their initial pre-deployment training at Battle Skills Training School, and additional courses such as a machine gunner’s course and helicopter support missions.

The battalion is paving the road to a successful Afghan deployment through intensive training. The next challenge for the troops will be Enhanced Mojave Viper held aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael J. Sency (right), a religious program specialist with 2nd Marine Logistics Group, observes as Sgt. Jon Preston McAdams, a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program instructor trainer with the Advanced Infantry Training Battalion, shows how to counter an enemy with a handheld weapon during a MCMAP Instructor course aboard Camp Geiger recently.

Sency, along with 35 other students, battled through 100 hours of instruction and grueling practical application in a fast-paced training environment.

Sency graduated the course Aug. 1.

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Alabama native serves with Marines in southern Afghanistan

Photo by Cpl. Ed Galo

Navy Lt. Ryan Maid, the Operational Stress Control and Management psychologist for Regimental Combat Team 6, laughs as he talks to his assistant, Navy Seaman Andrew Backus Aug. 4.

STAFF SGT. BRIAN BUCKWALTER Regimental Combat Team 6

For some people, history is just another subject in school. For Lance Cpl. Joshua Taylor, being a part of history was a calling.

To follow the calling Taylor left behind a fullride scholarship to college to join the Marine Corps.

The only reason he even went to college for a year was because it was free, he said. He always had an interest in the military.

“Action movies had a role in it,” he said, but so did his interest in warfare, tactics and World War II history.

Taylor went to recruit training and then to the Marine Corps’ School of Infantry where he became an infantry assaultman. Following his initial training, he was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

Initially, he wasn’t sure if the Camp Lejeunebased unit was going to deploy. A disappointing possibility for an infantry Marine, he said.

“I wanted to be here before the war was over,” Taylor said.

His best friend, who also joined the Marine Corps, is stationed in Hawaii.

“He said I’m the lucky one,” Taylor said, because his friend also wanted the opportunity to deploy to Afghanistan.

Taylor deployed to Afghanistan exactly a year into his enlistment, and just before his 21st birthday. He serves near the Nawa District of Helmand province, and so far, has had a quiet deployment.

“We actually don’t need to be here,” he said.

“The Taliban don’t even target us. They target the (Afghan National Security Forces),” Taylor said.

However, the Marines are still a good security blanket for the Afghan National Army and other Afghan forces in the area, he said. Occasionally, the Marines will respond to a call from ANSF for help if they get overwhelmed.

This reactionary approach is part of the transition from coalition-led to Afghan-lead security operations. Marines were fighting in the lead in Helmand province, and then shoulder-to-shoulder with Afghan forces before beginning to make the transition to an advisor-only force earlier this year.

Taylor, who was 10 years old when the attacks on 9/11 happened, said this transition is a sign of progress in the country.

With less to do “outside the wire,” Taylor and the others in his platoon pass time at their small combat outpost anyway they can. Taylor said everyone brought laptop computers to watch movies on, and there is a gym with weights and cardio equipment.

Once or twice a week he goes to the morale, welfare and recreation tent to check his Facebook account, but he usually tries to keep his mind off of what he is missing back home.

Taylor said he went through recruit training and SOI with some of the Marines in his squad. They all developed a strong bond with each other, he said.

“I know everyone would have my back just like I would have their back,” Taylor said.

He said it’s too early to decide whether he will re-enlist or get out of the Marines when his fouryear contract expires. If he does decide to get out, he will go back to college to become a stockbroker or learn computer security.

Whatever he decides to do, he said, he will always be able to look back at his service and know he was a part of something bigger than himself.

“I always hoped to be a part of history,” Taylor said. “It’s something I can be proud of.”

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Sailor turns passion into career CPL. ED GALO

Regimental Combat Team 6

Ever since he was in high school, Navy Lt. Ryan Maid had a passion for helping his peers.

He first started helping others when he was part of a peer mediation program in high school.

Maid, the psychologist who runs the Operational Stress Control and Management program for Regimental Combat Team 6, decided he wanted more and wanted to better help others.

“I chose to be a psychologist because I was in a position at a very young age where I was helping individuals, and I was limited in what I could do,” said Maid.

Maid says he first had the idea to become a psychologist when he was a senior in high school, but his strong desire to help others came when he was doing clinical work in his graduate school.

Maid has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Central Missouri State and a doctorate degree in clinical psychology from Forest Institute of Professional Psychology.

“I felt like being a clinical psychologist could help me accomplish doing a lot more with patients and having the freedom to really help individuals,” he said.

Maid was also drawn to another career. Ever since he was young, he always wanted to join the military.

By joining the Navy, he found he could fulfill both of his dreams. He said Naval service allows him to do something different in his career field than his psychologist peers, and there are a wide variety of options for him.

He loves that in the Navy he can be stationed almost anywhere.

“You can’t be a psychologist on a ship in the Army or the Air Force,” he said.

Now, he’s serving in Afghanistan alongside Marines, doing things he said he wouldn’t have gotten to do if he hadn’t joined the military.

“My favorite part of my job is being able to travel and work with the Marines on their level and kind of in their natural environment out within the battle space,” he said.

As the psychologist for the OSCAR program, when Maid travels throughout RCT-6’s area of operations, he gives classes to Marines on combat

stress, post traumatic stress disorder and other mental illnesses.

The OSCAR program also provides Marines with counseling services to help with the stresses faced in a combat environment.

“I think the Marine Corps is doing a good job focusing on mental health,” said Maid. “Putting mental health assets at the regimental level is a good idea.

Maid said if a Marine wants to be evaluated or treated, they need to talk to their OSCAR-trained team members, the Marine’s chain of command or OSCAR extenders, who are battalion surgeons, chaplains or corpsman.

Maid said people can come see him for a number of different things such as smoking cessation, anxiety, adjustment issues, family relational difficulties and almost any type of mental health difficulties.

He said he is also available for walk-ins when he is not traveling the battle space.

With a friendly smile and an open ear, Maid will continue to do what he loves and help those who need his services while deployed to Afghanistan.

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24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group visited Plaisance Secondary School to help clean up the area and interact with the students Aug. 3 during a port visit to Seychelles.

“This will benefit our school a lot by making parts of the school more conducive for education by cleaning up the overgrown areas of the campus,” said Ghislaine Monthy, head teacher.

Eighteen service members volunteered to paint, cut grass, pick up trash and have fun with the students during the visit.

“I’m always impressed with the Marines’ and Sailors’ eagerness to help out with the community relations projects,” said Lt. Cmdr. Michael Amedick, the ship’s chaplain for USS New York.

This was the first time U.S. forces

have visited Plaisance Secondary School, which has been on the island for 20 years, and has 681 students and 75 staff. This was also the first community relations project the New York’s service members participated in since the ship embarked on its maiden voyage with the rest of the Iwo Jima ARG in late March.

“I’m all about helping people, showing them we care about them,” said Sgt. Michael Ferrell, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th MEU. “I enjoyed this, it was fun. There were some really good people here. It was awesome.”

Ferrell and a fellow Marine, Cpl. Blake Devore, a communication technician, said they liked meeting the students, and working hard to clear and organize the school grounds.

“I’m not a very experienced painter, but I’m having fun doing this,” said Devore, who spent his morning painting classrooms.

It wasn’t all work and no play for

the service members and the kids they were helping.

After much of the heavy lifting was complete the Marines and sailors made time to play soccer and help beatbox, which is a sort of verbal percussion, during a rap contest among the students.

“This is the best part of my job.

I always get to come out and help people wherever we go,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Erin Hernandez, religious program specialist. “It’s a good feeling helping others.”

USS New York spent four days in the Seychelles, a group of tropical islands off the east coast of Africa, during a regularly scheduled port stop. Port stops are typical events for Marines and sailors deployed as part of a Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Ready Group, which allows the service members to experience a new country, conduct maintenance on the ship and conduct resupply before pushing back out to sea.

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Lance Cpl. Joshua Taylor, an assaultman with 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, stands outside of his tent at Combat Outpost Jaker, Afghanistan, July 27.

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MAINE FROM 1A think it hasn’t really set in for most of the (Marines and sailors),” he added over the competing hum of the living ship. “They’re trying to anticipate what to expect, but it’s going to be a surprise to most of them.”

Maine’s 2012 Lobster Festival is a unique opportunity for the detachment personnel. It is the first sea passage for many of them, and it is a chance to practice the joint service capabilities they are trained to support.

The troops on the San Antonio are not the only ones in for a surprise. Visitors will be able to tour the vessel and experience the sway and sound of the ship for themselves. Marines and sailors will guide the public through displays of their vehicles and equipment, such as the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All Terrain Vehicle and different types of crew-served weapons.

Approximately 100 service members are also scheduled to march in the festival’s parade, with more than a few pounds of lobster awaiting their hungry arrival.

“They’ll remember,” said Holliday, recalling a similar venture he took to Puerto Rico as a highlight in his career. “It isn’t often many of the service members get a chance to join the American public in uniform.”

It is a small exercise in the large muscle group of Marine-Navy combined arms to be sure. The talk of the crew, however, has more than a few Marines and sailors ready to challenge the lobsters for supremacy during their sea voyage.

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Col. John R. Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, shakes hands with Maj. Sadik, operations officer, 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, after a meeting recently.

Afghan combat support soldiers work with Marine advisers STAFF SGT. BRIAN BUCKWALTER Regimental Combat Team 6

T

he future success of Afghanistan’s security depends largely on the abilities of the country’s armed

forces.

In southern Helmand province, Marines are training and advising Afghan National Army soldiers on how to be a military force, helping lay the foundation for the ANA’s future success. Training runs the gamut from basic infantry training to administrative and logistical support.

At Combat Outpost Fiddlers Green, Marines are advising an Afghan combat support kandak, the 4th Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps. A kandak is the Afghan Army equivalent to a battalion.

Combat support includes combat engineers, artillery and reconnaissance assets.

Col. John R. Shafer, commanding officer, Regimental Combat Team 6, recently met with 4th Kandak leadership to get an up-

date on their progress.

“We pay attention to our responsibilities,” said Maj. Mohammad Naim, 4th Kandak’s executive officer. His soldiers, he added, regularly go out on foot patrols and man checkpoints in their area of operations.

“I am extremely impressed with your soldiers,” Shafer said to Naim about the kandak’s enthusiasm, patriotism and their rapid growth.

The team who worked with Naim and his soldiers recently left Afghanistan.

Capt. Douglas Wacker, the 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6, combat support adviser team executive officer, is part of the new team.

They trained for four months to advise Afghans. He said they are eager to work with and earn the trust of their Afghan counterparts, who he said are professional, capable soldiers.

Naim said the previous adviser team working with his soldiers “helped us tremendously.” He, too, is eager to work with the new group of Marine advisers.

“One thing I guarantee, whenever the Marines ask us to go anywhere, we are ready,” said Naim.

With the new team comes a shift in the relationship between the Marine advisers and Afghan soldiers, said Shafer. The ANA is at the point where they have proven they’re ready to do things on their own.

“You need to start telling the adviser team what they need to do for you,” Shafer said during his meeting with kandak leadership.

The adviser team is ready to fill in gaps where needed, he said, but the ANA at Fiddlers Green needs to start planning and doing their own operations.

Wacker, from Seattle, said the goal of his team is to fully transition the responsibility of combat support to the Afghan kandak. He said he would like to see the 4th Kandak be able to supply, maintain and provide all the combat support for the ANA in the area.

“If they can figure out how to do it with the chain of command, then they’ll be very successful,” said Wacker.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Buckwalter

Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group sign out for their first day of liberty in Rockland, Maine, aboard USS San Antonio after their two-day voyage to Maine’s 2012 Lobster Festival recently.

Afghan National Army’s EOD teams safely disarm bombs in Delaram CPL. KENNETH JASIK

Regimental Combat Team 6

The deadliest threat to forces operating in Afghanistan is improvised explosive devices, and Afghan National Army soldiers operating in Delaram District are able to minimize the damage they cause with their explosive ordnance disposal teams.

The ANA’s 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, based in Delaram includes several explosive ordnance disposal teams. Those teams successfully disarmed more than 30 IEDs in the past month, which is something they can be proud of, said Gunnery Sgt. Mario L. Virgen, Regimental Combat Team 6, 4th Kandak advisor team staff noncommissioned officer in charge.

The EOD technicians with Route Clearance Tolay, 4th Kandak, act as a quick-reaction force whenever an IED is found.

“Whenever someone reports an IED, it’s my job to go out there and disarm it,” said Sgt. Nizamuddin Azizi, an ANA EOD technician. “I do it to prevent the casualties of my friends in the ANA and civilian causalities. I do it for the safety of all people of Afghanistan.”

The Afghan EOD technicians are extensively trained in their craft. Their Marine advisers’ role shifted from mentoring and training to occasionally going on missions with them to observe their progress.

Now that most coalition forces have left the area, the Afghan National Army is operating almost independently in

Delaram District and parts of Nimruz province. The only Marine presence is the ANA advisers.

The advisers said they are very confident in the ANA’s ordnance disposal skills. The ANA’s technicians had to get numerous certifications before they were able to carry out operations independently.

“The EOD school they go to is equally as long as the American EOD school,” said Virgen. “From there, they come back certified as EOD techs. Coalition EOD then validate these guys to ensure they have all the tools they need and retained their knowledge. Once it’s complete, they go out and operate independently.”

The ANA’s Marine advisers said they know their role is important and are glad to mentor the EOD technicians as they master their craft.

“It’s history in the making, and it feels good to be part of it,” said Virgen.

Neutralizing IEDs make the Afghans proud, because they know every explosive device planted in the ground has the potential to hurt or kill someone unlucky enough to get too close, said Azizi.

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“I feel really good about it,” said Azizi. “If we do not defuse the IEDs, the IED will take the lives of either civilians or military, so that’s why I’m happy with defusing the IEDs.”

Photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik

Afghan National Army Sgt. Nizamuddin Azizi, explosive ordnance disposal technician, Route Clearance Tolay, 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 215th Corps, searches for an improvised explosive device in Helmand province, Afghanistan recently.

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Weather can’t dampen excitement of skeet competitors JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

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sk most shooters when the first time they held a gun was and they will tell you in great detail. Most will remember the type of gun, who it belonged to and where they took their first shot. It’s a rite of passage that only comes along when a child is deemed old enough, mature enough and emotionally stable enough to handle the responsibilities that come with a gun. It’s as big a moment as entering their first tournament or shooting their first buck.

A group of competitors added another first to their list of shooting accomplishments when they gathered at the McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the complex’s first shooting tournament Saturday.

The tournament, held in honor of the grand opening of the shooting and archery complex, drew competitors of all ages and from as far away as Wilmington. Despite overcast skies and the threat of storms, the Iron Man Shooting Tournament began at 8 a.m. and was scheduled to last until 6 p.m.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans.

Two hours into the tournament, heavy rains and the threat of lightning forced shooters to seek shelter and put a hold on their fun. The rain couldn’t dampen their spirits, however, and they praised the newly completed shooting complex as they sat on a covered porch looking out at the field.

“We were able to get in a good couple of hours of shooting and competing,” said Lee Strickland, a recreational assistant at the McIntyre-Parks Recreational SEE SKEET 6B

Photo by Jessie Heath

(Left) A young shooter takes part in the five-stand postage stamp version of a sporting clays competition during the Iron Man Shooting Tournament at the McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Saturday.

Photo by Jessie Heath

A competitor aims his gun during the Iron Man Shooting Tournament at McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Saturday. While the tournament ended early due to weather, competitors enjoyed spending the morning at the new recreational shooting range, the first of its kind aboard a Marine Corps Base.

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Trout bite heats up coast

It may only be August but anglers along the North Carolina coast are preparing for the fall and winter trout season. With all the signs pointing to what is sure to be a great season for trout, anglers are gearing up for a busy end of the year.

Last year was a great trout season for inland creek fishermen and offshore anglers. Speckled trout stuck around during the summer, drawing anglers to areas like Neuse River, Raccoon Island and New River. As we head into cooler weather, these popular trout spots are sure to heat up in activity.

I received several reports of large spotted sea trout last week. Anglers who dropped their anchor near the Cape Lookout Rocky Jetty, Carrot Island and the Radio Island Jetty saw large number of sizable trout. Most fish were caught on live finger mul-

let or live shrimp.

Fish will continue to take notice of these baits as we head into fall. Anglers should start preparing their MirrOlures and sharpening their hooks now in order to be ready for the first trout run of the autumn.

When most anglers think fall trout, visions of flounder and red drum begin to dance through their heads. While the drum were hard to catch the first half of the year, they are currently being caught in local marshes and near the Coast Guard Station at Ft. Macon. Red drum were biting hooks laced with finger mullet as quick as anglers could get them in the water and the drum bite is right on schedule, with quite a few caught in the past week. Most big drum were reeled in along the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. Both these areas are popular fishing spots, but anglers should be prepared with proper bait and tackle since this fishery is strictly catch and release. Owen Lupton rigs, circle hooks without barb and short leaders are the perfect accompaniment to any Pamlico Sound fishing trip.

The flounder bite is holding its own near the

wrecks, reefs and rocks.

Some large flounder started to move inshore recently. Last week, a 10-pound flounder was caught in Swansboro while several other large flounder were pulled in from the Morehead City Port Wall. Flounder were also caught in various areas around local inlets, and off bridges like the Atlantic Beach Causeway, the Morehead City and Beaufort Train trestle, as well as the Swansboro and White Oak River bridges.

In keeping with a positive attitude, this season was great for sheepshead.

I’m happy to report that the sheepshead catch looks like it will last into the fall as the sheepshead schools have not yet departed for their winter homes. Anglers who tease them with sea urchins and sand fleas will see the best results.

While the Spanish mackerel bite is still inconsistent, several were reeled in near the reefs and wrecks last week.

Anglers are still hoping the recent abundance of menhaden will bring the Spanish mackerel population closer to the beach.

I mentioned the Neuse River for trout, but the striper bite in the Neuse around New Bern also heated up recently. Most stripers were caught with top-water baits.

When it comes to

fishing piers, not much changes during the summer months. Oceanana Pier reports lockjaw Spanish mackerel, black drum and bluefish.

Bogue Pier anglers caught a wide variety of fish including flounder, sea mullet, sheepshead, tarpon and Spanish mackerel, along with the occasional bluefish, pinfish, sea robin, trout and spot.

Seaview Pier anglers were on the lookout for king mackerel but did not find what they were seeking last week. They did find Spanish mackerel, mullet and flounder, however.

The Surf City Pier reported lots of mullet and silverside baits being tossed over the edge of the pier last week. Most anglers retreated to Surf City in hopes of catching pompano, Spanish mackerel, sea mullet, bluefish, trout, and red or black drum. While anglers saw a wide variety of catches, nobody reported reeling in a particularly large loot of any type of fish, nor did anglers catch any sizable fish using live bait technique.

Athletes we will remember from London games

I am a historian.

I dive into history books with unexplainable eagerness and seek out the older generations when I’m looking for stories from the “good old days.”

My love for the unique set of circumstances that accompanies everything and everyone through each period of life was something I displayed proudly and prominently in my classes during high school and college. I can’t help it. I like to know the history behind every person’s story. I want to know what makes a person tick.

My eyes widen any time I hear about a historic event, and I love to witness them in person. This quality makes me anxiously await the end of every Olympic games in the hopes we will learn more about the athletes who set records, stepped into the spotlight for the first time, and felt the dramatic shift as their lives altered forever and their names were jotted down in history books.

The London games had no shortage of historic moments. From Montenegro’s first medal win to Michael Phelp’s 22nd medal, athletes heaped moment after moment upon the Olympic history books.

When Olympians from Montenegro arrived home after the closing

games. Their names will be repeated over and over again in future Olympics, and those who participate in the 2016 games will have to live up to the expectations set by their performance at the 2012 Olympics.

As with any historic moment, the lives of the Olympians will not go straight back to normal. With media spotlight shining down on them, they must learn to adapt to the new pressures on their shoulders. The world is going to watch every move they make.

Look at how drastically the lives of Mohammed Ali and Michael Phelps changed after they made their Olympic debuts. When spotlight is thrust upon people, their actions suddenly become public interest.

This burden is not unique to Olympic athletes or stars who make their homes in New York or Beverly Hills. Plenty of service members feel the pressure that accompanies historic moments of life. The world was swept away by the story of Sgt. Dakota Meyer for his Medal of Honor award nearly a year ago. From the retired service members who recount the bombing or Pearl Harbor to those who return home from their first tour of duty, service members are familiar with the challenges that accompany greatness. They rise to the occasion, just as they are taught to do.

You can’t constantly lend your heart and mind to history without losing a bit of yourself in the process.

Keep up with Lejeune Sports online. Access more information on the MCB Camp Lejeune Globe Facebook page and the @LejeuneGlobe Twitter account. Leave me a tweet @GlobeJessie.

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Olympic Watchdog 2012 ceremonies, they were greeted by thousands who gathered at the airport to see the country’s largest medal haul in history - a single medal. For countries like Montenegro, it doesn’t always matter whether the medal is gold, silver or bronze. All that matters is the medal itself, and the dedication and hard work it took the women’s handball team to earn it.

On the other end of the historymaking spectrum Michael Phelps sits comfortably with a total of 22 Olympic medals hanging from his neck. With the close of the London Olympics, Phelps became the most decorated Olympian of all time and paved the way for other athletes.

Gabby Douglas became the first African-American woman to win the gold medal in the all-round event in gymnastics, making her an eternal Olympic icon, as her historic moment can never be stolen or topped by anybody else. To add to her recordsetting time in London, Douglas also became the first American to win the all-round and team gold in the same Olympics.

While she has only been in the international boxing scene for two years, American Clarissa Shields won the first gold in women’s USA boxing for her victory over Russia’s Nadezda Torlopova.

There were others as well. Kenya’s Lekuta Rudisha set a new world record for the 800-meter dash with his time of 1 minute and 49 seconds.

Usain Bolt became the first man to be a repeat gold medalist in the same events in track and field.

Each of these athletes will be remembered for their historic accomplishments during the London 2012

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For more information on the 101 Days of Summer Challenge, call 451-0084.

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

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Camp Lejeune Swim Team Tryouts Saturday, 8 to 11 a.m.

The Camp Lejeune swim team will hold tryouts and registration at the Area 2 pool for children ages 5 to 18. The swim team tryouts are open to all authorized Department of Defense identification cardholders. Interested patrons should have strong skills and be prepared to work. All interested patrons should arrive ready to swim. For more information or to register e-mail camplejeuneswimteam@ yahoo.com or call the Area 2 pool at 451-2024.

Intramural Men’s Softball Playoffs Aug. 22 to 22, times vary Join other families for a night at the ballpark and cheer on your favorite team. Whether you’re a fan of 2D Intel or MCCSSS, the intramural men’s softball playoffs will give you the chance to cheer for your favorite team. All games will be played on the intramural field or the Harry Aganis field behind the Gottege Memorial Fieldhouse. This tournament is composed of a cross-bracket, doubleelimination tournament for the top four seeded teams in the National and American leagues. For more information or game times visit www.mccslejeune. com/sports/softball.

ZumbAtomic Aug. 22, 5 to 6 p.m.

Grab your workout gear and head to the Midway Park Community Center for this new program. ZumbAtomic is a six-week kids program, centered on coordination, balance, creativity and more. Each class will be taught by a certified ZumbAtomic instructor.

The class is open to all authorized DoD identification cardholders aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune ages six through 12. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/mpcc.

Introduction to Stand-Up Paddleboard Aug. 22, 5 to 7 p.m.

Take time to learn the new and increasingly popular sport of standup paddle boarding. During a twohour class with Outdoor Adventures, participants will learn the basics of paddleboarding, along with standard safety procedures, proper technique and form. This class is open to all authorized DoD identification cardholders 12 and older. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/Outdoor.

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Photos by Jessie Heath

(Left) Jessica Martinez keeps her eyes on the finish line as she trains for the Special Olympics at the Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson pool Monday.

(Right) Joshua Gomez takes a breath during a training session for the Special Olympics at the MCB Camp Johnson pool Monday. Martinez and Gomez, along with Donovan Mouton and Courtney Quinn, will represent North Carolina at the Puerto Rico Special Olympics in September.

Local swimmers prepare to compete JESSIE HEATH Sports editor

Donovan Mouton knows what it takes to make a true athlete. Dedication. Sacrifice. Guts.

Humility. He has all that and more.

Mouton is a Special Olympics swimmer who is all too familiar with the methods of a true athlete.

He practices for multiple hours, sweating through fatigue and taking big gulps of air before diving back underneath the water’s surface. Through it all, one thing is on his mind – bring home the gold.

Mouton is a member of the North Carolina delegation of athletes who will compete at the Special Olympics in Puerto Rico Sept. 9 through 16.

Mouton will be competing in three aquatic events during the Special Olympics, including a relay race with his three teammates, Jessica Martinez, Joshua Gomez and Courtney Quinn.

For Mouton, Martinez, Gomez and Quinn, the Special Olympics is nothing to joke about. As official athletes, they will be boarded and cared for in Puerto Rico, and expected to be on their best behavior, focused on their events. Being offered the chance to represent their state is a rare and honorable opportunity – one the four athletes don’t plan to take for granted.

“I want to win a gold medal,” stated Mouton.

All of his teammates agree their main goal is to win – they want to bring home the gold.

For the parents of these athletes,

though, the opportunity to travel to Puerto Rico is even more special. In a world where stereotypes and cruel words fall far too often on the ears of children affected by disabilities, the chance to shine is never taken for granted.

Mouton’s mother never raised him to be limited by his Down syndrome. Like many other parents, she made a promise to raise him in a way that enabled him to do whatever he wanted. Under her guidance, Donovan started a job as a Recreational attendant at the Stone Bay Fitness Center. When he decided he wanted to be like Olympic athlete Michael Phelps, she was standing right behind him as a mom and a coach.

“Sometimes I will give Donovan advice and tell him I’m giving him advice as his coach, but he always looks at me and tells me I’m just mom,” she laughed. “He knows how Michael Phelps does it, and he does it the same way. He even swims the same events, and when he finishes each race he snaps his head around to look at the clock and see his time.”

Other team parents have similar stories of watching their children break stereotypes.

“When Jessica was born, I was trying to explain to her older sister she had Down syndrome, and I told her she would have opportunities to do things Jessica might not be able to do,” recalled Martinez’s mother. “Now, she’s 35, and she asked me the other day, ‘Mom, when is Jessica going to start slowing down?’”

Like her teammates, Martinez refused to let her abilities get the best of her.

She took her diagnosis of Down syndrome and ran with it, using it to her full advantage. As a young woman in her mid-twenties, Martinez holds down a job at French Creek, has a boyfriend, received her high school diploma, was cast in a film and still makes time to train for the Special Olympics.

“Kids like (Mouton) and Jessica may have an extra chromosome, but it doesn’t change the fact they can do most things,” said Martinez’s mother.

“They rock that extra chromosome.”

Just like every other athlete, the hours are long and grueling for the swim team. They meet twice a week and practice a total of five hours at the pool aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson.

For the youngest member of the swim team, Joshua Gomez’s spark and conviction makes him a valuable team asset.

His strong kick and quick arms make him a powerful freestyle swimmer. His willingness to listen to his coaches and parents keep him from doing too much, but push him to his personal best at every practice.

“I’m ready,” Gomez announced to his coach during a break between training sessions at the MCB Camp Johnson pool Monday. “Are you ready?”

For Gomez’s mother, it’s another trip for the record books.

“It’s so great for him

Photo by Jessie Heath

Donovan Mouton emerges from the water as he works on his butterfly stroke during training at the MCB Camp Johnson pool Monday. Mouton will be competing in three swimming events at the Special Olympics in Puerto Rico in September.

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to get to do something like this,” she said. “I’m really proud of his work, and of all the athletes who are going. Just the fact they get to go is amazing. Words don’t really do it justice.”

Just like all great athletes, Mouton, Martinez, Gomez and Quinn are led by their fearless coach, Laura Quinn. Quinn pushes them to their limit and makes sure they are taking proper care of themselves. She keeps her athletes on their toes. It is her voice they hear, pushing them to go faster and try harder, as they swim laps in the pool. It is also her voice who is cheering them on with phrases that echo around the pool.

“Kick, kick, kick,” Quinn encouraged during a training session at the pool Monday. “Don’t stop, Joshua. Good job. Now, give me a strong push.”

Her encouragement and guidance as she walks back and forth beside her athletes makes Quinn a loved and respected coach, as well as team mom.

Her daughter, who spent 17 years on the swim team, and will compete in the freestyle and relay events in Puerto Rico, may be deaf, but refuses to let it slow her down. For two and a half hours each practice, Courtney swims laps in the 50-meter pool, making sure her mom is keeping track of her time to see where she is improving and where she needs to work harder.

“The athletes are super and work very hard,”

Photo by Jessie Heath

Courtney Quinn uses a kick board to work on her technique during a training session for the Special Olympics at the MCB Camp Johnson pool Monday. Quinn’s dedication to swimming is shown through her consistency in practice and her ability to work well with her teammates. wrote Laura in an e-mail.

“It’s such a wonderful opportunity for them, and I am grateful we can go and represent Special Olympics N.C.” Of course, no athletic event is complete without a proper cheering section, and the parents of the athletes plan to make sure they have exactly that when they travel to Puerto Rico. While they will not stay in the same hotel as their athletes, the parents are ready and willing to cheer for each athlete as they take their position at the start of each competition during the Special Olympics.

“We’ll be right there, cheering them on as much

as we can,” said Gomez’s mother. “And Laura, of course, will be there with them. She works so well with them, and they love her as their coach.”

Whether they win gold medals or not, the sheer experience is one these athletes are unlikely to forget any time soon.

They are tearing down walls and breaking stereotypes with no regard for anybody who says they can’t do it.

“They’re incredible,” said Mouton’s mother.

“They’re going above what we thought would ever be a reality. We’re proud to be their parents and coaches. I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

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Members of the Jacksonville High School Hunter Education Safety team compete in the five-stand portion of the Iron Man Shooting Tournament at the newly opened McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

SKEET FROM 1B Shooting Complex.

“Even though it’s raining, we’re having a good time out here today.”

Strickland, a certified sporting clays and shotgun instructor, worked at the recreational range for three and a half years prior to the grand opening of the newly renovated area. The fresh prospects accompanying the new range excite him.

“The new range has different options for everybody to enjoy,”

explained Strickland.

“We’ve got two traps and three wobbles that are constantly moving from left to right, which adds a challenge to shooting, and we have the fivestand postage stamp version of the sporting clays, which is a lot of fun for everyone to try out.”

The five-stand sporting clays shooting area proved to be one of the most popular parts of the tournament. Members of the Jacksonville High

School Hunter Education Safety team gathered at the five-stand to test their reflexes and skills, cheering for each other and laughing as they successfully hit target after target.

The JHS Hunter Education Safety team members attended the tournament as part of their regular season activities, and were thrilled to have the chance to support the new recreational facility.

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local ranges and shoot in local events whenever we can,” said Jordan Hodge, the head coach for the team and a retired Marine. “We want to get these kids out in the community and let other people get to know them.

It also gives them the opportunity to shoot and get better at what they like to do.”

The JHS team members can letter in their sport, just like in any other traditional high school sport, through participation in team activities, the Hunter Safety courses and tournaments.

“We do hunter safety testing sessions, like compass navigation, as well as shooting tournaments like this one,” explained team member Bryan Gillenwater, a military child.

“We also go through the hunter safety course book.”

Their involvement in the Iron Man shooting tournament re-enforced their belief that shooting is a sport transcendent of age. Competing against retired service members, active-duty Marines and community friends, they had to be at the top of their game in order to compete.

“Everyone competes on equal grounds when it comes to shooting,” explained Emily Jordan, a team member. “It doesn’t matter if you’re male or female, or what age you are. You can still compete and get better.”

Watching competitors of all ages take part in the tournament was a special moment for event organizers like Strickland and Col. Chris Naler, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Information Operations Command. Naler, who is currently stationed in Quantico, Va., was instrumental in the construction and opening of the McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex, and traveled back to MCB Camp Lejeune to take part in the opening ceremony festivities.

“This is a great facility,” said Naler. “It’s fantastic and very fulfilling to see everybody out here at this newly opened range.”

Naler believes the range will play an important part in the future of shooting events aboard MCB Camp Lejeune by providing service members with another venue to practice their marksmanship as well as recreational skills.

“A lot of Marines come home from combat and actually miss being able to take part in recreational shooting during their time off,” explained Naler. “This new range is designed to help them do just that.”

In the midst of the rest of the construction aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Naler was pleased with the new skeet and archery range, as well as the support it received from the base.

“I was here in 2007 when we were told the range was going to close,” stated Naler. “I went to the commanding officer, told him we really wanted to keep one, and he gave me his word he would see to it a new one was built.

This is the result, and it’s really fantastic.”

The new range will also be the home of the Armed Forces Skeet Championships in 2012.

It will be the first time the skeet championship is held on a Marine Corps base.

“We’re looking forward to that,” said Naler.

“It’s a great honor, and we built it with that in mind.”

For more information on the McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex visit www. mccslejeune.com or call 451-3889.

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New shooting, archery range opens LANCE CPL. SCOTT W. WHITING

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Many avid hunters and shooters will be happy to learn Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune has a brand-new consolidated shooting range open for business.

The McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex on Old Sawmill Road combines skeet shooting, trap shooting and archery into one location. A 30-acre 3D archery range within the base wooded area is also in the works. Patrons will soon be able to run along trails through the tree line and fire at targets throughout the course.

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new range Aug. 10.

“This building is the work of a lot of people,” said Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East – MCB Camp Lejeune. “This facility has state-of-the-art equipment and different remote controls, which makes it a great location for recreation.”

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Scott W. Whiting

(Above) Yolanda Mayo, assistant operations officer for Marine Corps Community Services, and Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East – Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speak at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Aug. 10. (Right) Family members of Robert McIntyre and Robert Parks gather for a picture outside the McIntyre-Parks Recreational Shooting Complex, which was named in honor of the late retired Marines, aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Aug. 10.

Robert Parks, for whom the complex was named, were former Marines and best friends. They were distinguished shooters and played large roles during their retirements in teaching people the basics of skeet shooting. Jim Hill, the range manager for the new complex, said they kept the sport running on MCB Camp Lejeune for

years and even though both passed away, they would love to see the new range named in their honor. “(Parks) shot with the Marine Corps Rifle Team and won the National Skeet Shooting Championship in 1952,” said James Parks, son of Robert Parks. “He loved shooting, and we have

his trophies everywhere.

I’m so happy this happened for my father. It’s a nice way to enshrine his name.”

The new complex is replacing an older skeet range located by the game warden’s cabin off of Holcomb Avenue. The old

skeet range only offered skeet shooting, while the new recreation complex offers a variety of shooting and archery activities.

“When (McIntyre) retired from the Marine Corps, he continued to work on base as the recreation director for

base special services,” said Carol McIntyre, daughter of Robert McIntyre. “He, along with (Robert Parks) revived the skeet range.

They got together and made it happen. I know they are both looking down today with smiles on their faces.”

Semper Fit instructors rattle battalion PFC. JOSHUA GRANT

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Every month the Marines of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune expect the traditional three-mile run for battalion physical training, but for the second time ever they received a jolting surprise.

Instructors from Semper Fit on base got free reign over the hundreds of Marines of HQSPTBn. for a nearly twohour sweat fest.

Lt. Col. David Bardorf, commander of HQSPTBn., said battalion physical training is designed to build esprit de corps among the Marines. He explained how a whole group of Marines doing the same strenuous activity together, like Semper Fit, motivates them.

“It’s a morale session rather than just a PT session,” said Bardorf. “We wanted to mix it up, we wanted to make it a little interesting, make it a little more fun for the Marines.”

Bardorf said he does Semper Fit in small groups, but loves doing it in large groups with the battalion. He said it challenges the Marines with a wide array of difficult, total-body exercises, as well as gives them a different surprise.

Pfc. Jeremy Pryor, a clerk with the Company A office, said he enjoyed his first battalion PT. Pryor never did Semper Fit before but believes it definitely challenges the Marines. It’s a good way to get everyone together and build camaraderie.

“It’s a good way to build the bond you share with each other, and it’s a good way to motivate each other,” said Pryor.

The Company A first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Nicole Freres, who also teaches Semper Fit, said she enjoys it because you always get a workout.

Freres said it can cost $30 per hour for personal trainers but to get the Semper Fit program to come out for battalion PT for free is amazing.

By the end of the workout, there wasn’t a dry shirt among the sea of panting, but high-spirited Marines. It seemed an ideal way to kick off one of the last weekends of the summer – a good workout surrounded by comrades.

Photos by Pfc. Joshua Grant

(Above) Company A, Headquarters and Support Battalion’s first sergeant, 1st Sgt. Nicole Freres, smiles as she leads the battalion in Semper Fit exercises aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 3.

(Left) Marines do pushups during HQSPTBn. monthly physical training aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Aug. 3.

HQSPTBn. pushed Marines to new limits with the inclusion of Semper Fit in their physical fitness regime.

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The traffic circle at Holcomb Boulevard aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune sees much of the base’s traffic throughout the day and is scheduled to receive some upgrades in the coming months. In order to make it more efficient, construction is beginning Aug. 20.

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

The traffic circle on Holcomb Boulevard aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is scheduled to receive some upgrades in the coming months.

The construction project, slated to begin Aug. 20, aims to reduce congestion and increase the capacity of vehicles filtering through the traffic circle.

“It is part of the Grow the Force initiative; we identified roadway and utility projects to upgrade to support future growth, and to replace existing infrastructure that degraded throughout the years,” said Emily Sylvester the deputy director of the Installation Development Division, Marine Corps Installation-East, MCB Camp Lejeune.

One of the project’s endeavors is to utilize the existing space in more efficient ways. The inner circle, housing the statue of Gen. John A. Lejeune, will shrink to accommodate a new lane. The

current outer road will be modified to act as a lane to the next immediate turn.

The traffic circle’s inner lane is rarely used as it is now. Most traffic stays along the outer lane.

The new construction will fix it and allow more traffic through.

The construction will not take place during peak traffic hours.

It will happen throughout the day on weekends and between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. on weekdays.

The construction is planned to occur in three phases. The first phase will have minimal traffic impact and will focus on turning the central island into an inner lane to the traffic circle, and widening the eastbound lane of McHugh Boulevard. The first phase is expected to end in late September.

The second phase will begin immediately after the first and is expected to impact traffic slightly.

It will focus on widening McHugh Boulevard. There will be only one lane available between the intersection of Post Lane and the traffic circle on Holcomb Boulevard. There will be no closures on

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

A vehicle enters the traffic circle aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The traffic circle will be expanded beginning Aug 20 and is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

McHugh Boulevard.

Phase three is expected to begin in late December. Disruption to traffic is not expected to worsen from the second phase of the project. Throughout the third phase new curbing will be added

to the widened roads along with new medians.

Project completion is expected by the end of the year. It is one of a multitude of projects bringing about some welcomed changes to the flow of traffic

leading to and aboard the base.

Meanwhile, officials aboard the base suggest caution around construction sites for the moment, adding more time to one’s commute and alternate routes of travel.

Onslow county staff make space for wounded warriors, new mothers LANCE CPL. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

Navy Capt. David A. Lane, the commanding officer of Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune speaks to his staff and visitors during the ribbon cutting of the hospital’s new quarterdeck and lobby.

Hospital quarterdeck, lobby open LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune’s quarterdeck, a gateway for more than 120,000 patients of the hospital, reopened after six months of construction with a ribbon cutting Aug. 6.

The quarterdeck’s completion joins a host of new construction throughout Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and marks the first major feat in the hospital’s renovation efforts noticeable to its visitors.

“I’m told the lobby was too small, it was dark and it looked rather rustic,” said Capt. David A. Lane, the commanding officer, of the quarterdeck on the hospital’s Facebook page. “I think our quarterdeck may have been emblematic of our hospital when it was new, designed and built to support a smaller SEE HOSPITAL 2C

Handicap parking spaces can be found in vehicle lots at almost every facility across the nation, but Jacksonville, N.C., offers unique parking spaces to account for its unique community.

The staff with Onslow County’s Register of Deeds recently helped to create wounded-warrior and new-mother parking spaces at the E.W. Summersill Courts building in Jacksonville.

The new parking spaces were previously reserved for judges, but were rarely used, said Becky Pollard, the registrar with Onslow County’s Register of Deeds. Pollard said she sympathized for the injured service member and mothers carrying babies who had to walk long distances, especially when there’s inclement weather.

Pollard and her staff suggested the idea of the new parking spaces to Jeffrey L. Hudson, the Onslow County manager.

Pollard said she appreciated Jeff ’s efforts in creating the parking spaces because it shows he cares about the citizens of Onslow County.

“The Register of Deeds staff pays attention to the needs of our citizens,” said Hudson. “I appreciate their suggestion and applaud them for identifying the need. With the parking issues in downtown Jacksonville, designated spaces for these important members of our community is simply the right thing to do.”

According to Hudson, the county is working on creating two spaces at their Tax Office, two at their Health Department, four at Albert J. Ellis Airport, and two at the Onslow County Multipurpose Complex and Farmer’s Market. Other spaces may follow in the future if a need is identified, noted Hudson.

“It’s wonderful to be able to provide our services to the military,” said Pollard. “Because of them, we have the freedoms we have.”

Their office has also extended their helping held by keeping their doors open longer.

“We’ve even extended our hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays for patrons who can’t get in between our

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nik S. Phongsisattanak

Becky Pollard, the registrar with Onslow County’s Register of Deeds, stands by a wounded warrior parking sign at the E.W. Summersill Courts Building in Jacksonville, N.C. normal working hours, specifically the military members,” continued Pollard.

Lisa Thompson, the senior assistant with the Onslow County Register of Deeds, brought up the idea of extending their working hours.

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The Masonic Riders Motorcycle Club scheduled an upcoming motorcycle ride to raise money for the local Boys & Girls Club Sept. 1. There will be food and refreshments available for anyone who participates in the event.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

Cpl. Rodrigo Bustamante, a student of Wounded Warrior Project’s Transition Training Academy, reads a manual during an information technology class aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune at the John A. Lejeune Education Center. Bustamante is building a computer for the first time, which will he gets to take home with him for free at the conclusion of the course.

Wounded Warrior Project holds free IT classes LANCE CPL. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

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ounded warriors, their caretakers and dependents are eligible for free information technology classes as well as testing and certification through the Wounded Warrior Project’s Transition Training Academy at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s John A. Lejeune Education Center.

While the program is meant to help wounded warriors, WWP also opened the classes to retirees, their dependents and service members within a year of their end of active service.

“WWP is giving back,” said Richard Santiago, instructor and independent contractor with the project. “They’re empowering service members.”

A uniform can act as a suit of armor for a service member, said Santiago. It can help a person feel powerful, and some may lose the feeling of strength once they have to stop wearing it.

“What we do is make sure you don’t lose your sense of self,” said Santiago. “Even if you’re not wearing your uniform anymore you are still a powerful person.”

For service members who are prematurely taking off their uniforms due to injuries, the IT field can offer work where their limitations won’t hold them back.

Santiago used colorful metaphors and analogies to keep participants interested.

“He breaks everything down and makes it easy to understand,” said Cpl. Rodrigo Bustamante, a student in the class.

As long as the student is open to the knowledge presented, they are good candidates for the class.

“Computers aren’t for the faint of heart, but we don’t give up on our students,” said Santiago.

WWP offers more than just a class, Santiago said. It gives service members prospects in a growing field.

“Our goal is to develop new career skills with real-world potential through focused instruction,” said Santiago.

The training offered is what Santia-

go refers to as the “foundation of IT.” There are four introductory classes for computer technology, computer repair, networking and security.

These classes offer The Computing Technology Business Association’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications at no cost to the student. CompTIA is a leading nonprofit provider of vendor-neutral IT certifications.

A+ certification covers entry-level skills such as installation and preventative maintenance. Students working towards A+ certification receive a free computer. Network+ involves installing and configuring networks as well as other facets of computer networking. Security+ tests competency in network security, cryptography, the handling of threats and vulnerabilities as well as other securing aspects.

“A+, Network + and Security+ are the three pillars of the IT field,” said Santiago. “From there it branches out to many directions.”

For more information call Richard Santiago at 450-6767 or visit room 219 at the John A. Lejeune Education Center.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera

Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune’s new lobby features an open and modern design with a display marking the accomplishments of Naval medicine. The lobby was opened Aug. 8 at the hospital aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune to better accomodate the needs of the patients and staff.

HOSPITAL FROM 1C population than we have now, and intended for medical services and practices of the 1980s.”

The project included the quarterdeck, lobby, the former pharmacy waiting area and the admissions office.

The staircase was moved to the rear of the lobby and the atrium was replaced with a larger waiting area with modern décor. The information desk was renovated along with the second floor bathrooms. The tiles were replaced and new furniture was installed.

“The new quarterdeck is bright and expansive,” said Lane. “It feels modern, welcoming and completely in sync with how we practice medicine in 2012 and beyond.

The newfound roominess is proportional to the expansion we’ve seen in our clinical services in response to the increased demand by our Marine Corps shipmates.”

Jesse Mitchell, an information specialist with NHCL who works at the information desk, said the new lobby is a welcomed change.

“It’s wonderful,” said Mitchell. “It really sets the presence of the hospital. It’s professional, and it shows how we’ve expanded to accommodate the needs of the hospital. It shows we’re in a new age.”

Although it didn’t affect the availability of care at the hospital, throughout the construction a large section of it was closed. The NHCL staff and signs posted throughout the hospital helped guide guests around restricted areas.

“We did our best to accommodate our patrons,” said Mitchell.

The quarterdeck and lobby’s construction leads the overall renovations of the hospital. New facilities, clinics, and hospital services are being brought to NHCL along with internal renovations and expansions to each wing of the hospital.

The quarterdeck and lobby are simply the beginning of new things to come for patrons of NHCL.

Bikers plan event to combat school bullying LANCE CPL. SCOTT W. WHITING

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

With the war against bullying raging through schools across the United States, different groups host events and fundraisers to combat the problem.

The Masonic Riders Motorcycle Club is joining the fight with an upcoming motorcycle ride through Jacksonville scheduled for Sept. 1 and 2.

MRMC is a national club, but the Jacksonville, N.C., Chapter consists solely of Marines and plans to ride through the city to raise money to support the local Boys & Girls Club’s mission, said Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Jones, a platoon sergeant with 2nd Amphibious Assault Battalion and a member of MRMC. The Boys & Girls Club’s goal is to provide the children of the Jacksonville community with outlets, positive mentors and role models, said Jones. They don’t have a building yet so everything MRMC raises from the ride will go to the club to help them out. “(The national club) holds a big charity event yearly,” said Jones. “This is the first year of the Jacksonville, N.C., Chapter, and we want to do something big. We want to do something as a club to make sure we give back to the public.”

Bullying and harassment within schools often grabs media headlines when incidents occur. The Marines in the motorcycle club want to show bullied students support is out there.

“Marines do well fighting the battles overseas, but we want to be able to fight the battles within our own community as well,” said Jones. “What better way to give back to the community? We’re sending a message to the kids that says, ‘We recognize what’s going on and we’re here to help.’”

The event is open to anyone who has a motorcycle. Riding in the fundraiser costs an inexpensive $10. There will be food and refreshments available for anyone who takes part in the ride.

“In addition to providing food, The Orleans House will donate a check from the funds they raise over the weekend along with the money from the motorcycle club for the non-profit organization,” said Jones.

The club is scheduled to have a meet-and-greet session Aug. 31, the Friday before the holiday weekend, to get to know the people involved. The meeting is slated to take place 8:30 p.m. at the Orleans House.

“We’ve put a lot of time and effort into the coordination of the event to make sure Labor Day weekend is as successful as it can possibly be,” said Jones.

People who want to donate, but do not have a motorcycle, are more than welcome to show up during the even to contribute a few dollars throughout the day.

“The Masonic Riders Club picks a different charity every year to donate to,” said Jones. “During the next year, this chapter will be raising money for the local Boys & Girls Club so they can use the funds for equipment, programs or whatever else they may need.”

Anyone interested in participating can register Sept. 1 between 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the ride kicking off at 10:30. Jones can be reached at 409454-4781 for more information.

SPACE FROM 1C “I love my staff because they think of other people, and they’re very service oriented,” said Pollard.

The staff with the Register of Deeds diligently assists patrons with marriage licenses, recording certificates of release or discharge from active duty service, along with disturbing birth, death and marriage certificates, but their hard work doesn’t hinder their ability to care for the members of the community.

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Education and training can nurture and strengthen an organization. The phrase â&#x20AC;&#x153;knowledge is powerâ&#x20AC;? proves to be true time and time again.

The Learning Resource Centers aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune provide services to aid Marines with their personal and professional academic growth and required training courses.

The center offers annually required MarineNet courses such as Joint AntiTerrorism and Department of Defense Information Assurance Awareness. There are also pre-deployment training and Enlisted Professional Military Education courses available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I started here in 2001 there was only five courses on MarineNet, but now our library is endless,â&#x20AC;? said Charlene Whittington, the site manager with the LRC. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even count how many courses we have anymore.â&#x20AC;?

The LRC staff also assists the Marines with course enrollment, and certificates can be printed immediately upon completion. They provide Navy Marine Corps Internet network access for all activeduty Marines, internet-connected computer workstations, laser-printer capability, online-exam proctoring and Microsoft Office on all their computers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can get crowded at the other LRCs so the new facility (on F Street) can always provide enough computer stations for everyone,â&#x20AC;? said

Master Sgt. Caple Felder Jr., the sergeant major for Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

The center located on F Street opened in September of 2010 and is the currently the largest LRC in the eastern region with 39 workstations open for student use. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marines are going to the LRCs to do MarineNet courses because there may not be enough space in their office or unit to have everyone on a computer,â&#x20AC;? said Felder. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to have LRC accommodate the Marines because it gives them the opportunity to take classes to better themselves. If a unit needs a block of time, they can request and reserve workstations.â&#x20AC;?

Units interested in making reservations at an LRC must do it three days in advance, and units can reserve up to 23 workstations. The centers also have video-telephone training and content delivery engines. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have everything they need in a perfect working environment,â&#x20AC;? said Whittington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s comfortable and quiet, so a student can actually sit here and study in a peaceful training environment.â&#x20AC;?

The centers also assist patrons with college exams by coordinating with colleges to obtain proctor authorization for online exams. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good to see the Marines interested in education and training outside of whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s required by the Marine Corps,â&#x20AC;? said Whittington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re taking it a step further by advancing beyond the standard.â&#x20AC;?

Marines are allowed to work on computer stations

for as long as they need, and there are seven LRCs located aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great feeling to be a part of this program when it started,â&#x20AC;? said Whittington. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To actually see how the program grew over the year and to be able to provide this service to the Marines is great. We operate 10 hours a day, Monday through Saturday, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re here to focus on helping the Marines with their education and training.â&#x20AC;?

Learning Resource Center locations: Building 219 F Street 451-0920/0921 Open Monday through Saturday from 7 to 5 p.m.

Base Library - Building 1220 West Road 451-6760 Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 11 to 7 p.m.

French Creek - Building FC330 Gonzalez Boulevard 451-1447 Open Monday through Friday from 9 to 5 p.m.

Building 114 A Street 450-9486 Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 p.m.

Work Force Learning Center Building - Building 524 McHugh Boulevard Room 104 450-5168 Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 p.m.

Building 510 N Street 449-9793 Open Monday through Friday from 8 to 4 p.m.

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RR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Are you able to direct families with children enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program to schools that provide the best support?

JF â&#x20AC;&#x201C; We work closely with the EFMP program. I can provide school information, district policies and protocols, and historical information about exceptional child programs in the district. I also have information about special education programs at Camp Lejeune Dependent Schools, and information about the Interstate Compact for Educational Opportunity for Military Children, which protects students who have an Individualized Education Plan. EFMP can provide one-on-one support for IEP issues and implementation in the schools.

RR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; How are you able to assist a family with school-aged children checking into Camp Lejeune mid-way through the academic year?

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RR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Could you tell us some of the ways the liaison officer is able to ease the transition and challenges of changing school districts?

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RR â&#x20AC;&#x201C; How do school liaison officers stay current with the education requirements that vary from state to state?

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Land, wildlife section goes batty U.S., and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is no different.

North Carolina is home to thousands of bats consisting of 16 different species. Some are endangered, but the common big brown bat is found across the state.

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Martin Korenek, wildlife manager for the land and wildlife resources section of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, explains how exclusion devices work when attached to the wall aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Aug. 7. They allow bats roosting in walls the ability to leave the insides of structures but prevent the bats from re-entering.

mals love to roost in cool dark areas like undersides of bridges, in caves, hollowed out trees and under loose bark. The big brown bat also has the tendency to nest inside walls because it serves as a cool, safe shelter to raise their young.

Martin Korenek, the wildlife manager for the land and wildlife resources section of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, said bats may get in the soffits because of some of the structural requirements of certain buildings. Although the bats can get in, they are rarely seen and very harmless. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have natural cavities like dead trees, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to find something else,â&#x20AC;? said Korenek.

Camp Lejeuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s land and wildlife resource section is attempting to solve the batty habitation in the walls of some of the buildings on base. An exclusion device was developed in order to keep the bats out of buildings with weep holes. The exclusion deviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shape allows bats who already made the building their home the inability to re-enter it.

The big brown bats only tend to be found in the area during the summer months due to their breeding season. The bats build nurseries with other bats in a place they find suitable and then leave. Korenek said by Aug. 1 the breeding season for the big brown bat is over and the application of the exclusion devices is suitable.

While the big brown bats are seemingly harmless, the species

HQSPTBn never leaves Marines behind LANCE CPL. JACKELINE PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

When a Marine is in trouble he should be able to turn to the Marine to their left and right for help.

However, peers may not notice signs of suicide or fear exposing a friendâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dark thoughts could negatively effect his military career.

In order to educate the importance of stepping in for a friend in need, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeuneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Headquarters and Support Battalion recently trained its Marines in suicide prevention with Never Leave a Marine Behind. The course illustrates the importance of peer involvement when dealing with suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re trying to engage Marines and get them to talk about suicide,â&#x20AC;? said Master Sgt. Orlando Reyes, the HQSPTBn operations chief. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The more openly we talk about suicide, suicide attempts or any characteristics of suicide, the more comfortable Marines will be when discussing it with their peers.â&#x20AC;?

Reyes feels the stigma associated with discussing suicide can keep concerned Marines from asking questions that lead to help for a suicidal Marine. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If Marines are taught, trained and shown asking for help is not a weakness, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not so bad to talk about suicide, then they can approach a Marine to help them or to ask for help,â&#x20AC;? said Reyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This class opens the eyes of not just the Marines who are feeling down, but others who can do something about it,â&#x20AC;? Reyes added.

The training involved a multi-media presentation. The PowerPoint and videos were short and led to enlightening guided discussions.

One video highlighted how the transformation from a â&#x20AC;&#x153;squared awayâ&#x20AC;? Marine to a troubled one can take place and showed how peers could help. Another video included interviews with family, leaders and colleagues of Marines who committed suicide.

The videos also emphasized the struggles a Marine can face handling

deployment or home life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These are the kind of things that can affect every Marine, whether theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve deployed or served in garrison throughout their careers,â&#x20AC;? said Reyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You may experience financial hardships, self doubt, work stressors or depression. These things were discussed in the classes and were prevalent in the presentation.â&#x20AC;?

Sgt. Darwin Cornejo, an assistant substance abuse control officer with HQSPTBn and a Never Leave a Marine Behind training instructor, said in the past classes similar to this one were held in large groups. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Now, the groups are smaller, and the instructor can get to know the Marines there,â&#x20AC;? said Cornejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes it feel like I get a personal relationship with all of them. I make sure everyone participates, and I try to make it comfortable for them to open up.â&#x20AC;?

Being able to open up makes a big difference for participants. In the past Reyes and Cornejo had Marines share their personal experiences with suicide in a class and were able to give guidance to Marines struggling with negative thoughts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It makes a big difference when you know someone whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempted or committed suicide,â&#x20AC;? said Cornejo. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re left with a feeling of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;what if ?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; You have to take suicide seriously. You never know whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to need you. It could be your best friend.â&#x20AC;?

Every Marine trained in the class learns of resources they can use if they think a peer is considering suicide. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ask them the tough question: Are you thinking of hurting yourself ?â&#x20AC;? said Reyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People avoid the question because if they hear yes, they are not prepared to deal with it. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why this training exists.â&#x20AC;?

Students in the class are taught the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Recognize, Ask, Care, Escortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; method of handling a situation when somebody is suicidal. RACE teaches how seeing the signs of distress, asking about them, caring about the Marine and the outcome, and escorting him to help can save a life.

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10 GREAT DANE PUPPIES m and f 6 blacks 2 blue merls 2 mismarked black and white mantles from 250 to 750. All good homes welcome, please email me at tonygau1980@yahoo.com AKC BOXER PUPPY BRINDLE female tail docked, dew claws removed, dewormed, and UTD on shots. Ready to go $400.00 910-271-1776 BLACK KITTENS FREE TO GOOD HOME Call 910-545-3432. Leave message if no answer.

$70/mth

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPS AKC Rare 5-generation pedigree of sire, approx.

70 champions! Expensive pedigree, low price $1800. (252) 522-5969 office, (252) 560-4964 cell.

LANDMARK MILITARY NEWSPAPERS makes every effort to protect our readers from fraud and abuse.

When purchasing a pet, you should always carefully inspect the facility where the animal was raised. If you have concerns regarding a specific ad in The Globe, feel free to contact us.

As always, we encourage our readers to consider the many pets available for adoption at local shelters. Some of these pets are featured weekly on page D2 of The Globe.

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LHASA OPSO PUPPIES includes all shots and health record $200 each 602 384 8895 MORKIE PUPPIES. 1 black 1 tan both males. Born 27 July. Will accept deposit till ready. Will come with vet check and first shots. $400 Call 910 548-2744

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TOY POODLE PUPPIES 2 months old.

2 velvet black girls, 3 chocolate color boys. $299. Call (910) 355-2538 TWO FEMALE AKITAS $100, Must Sell. Call Bill Devine 910-381-3289

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1990 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS PRICE CHANGE: $4000 on this Mercury with 51,839 miles. Great condition needs front right window motor. 347-4370 lv message if no answer

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1998 MERCURY MARQUIS LS Low mileage 43,624. Clean, everything works, new Michelin tires. All maint records. $5,000.

Call (910) 346-2296, leave message.

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA Still under warranty! $16,000. Call 353-5735

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AUDI A4 QUATTRO ‘07 leather, sunroof, heated seats, wood trim.

Only $18,500.

Dealer.

1-888-261-0128.

In appreciation of your military service, Honda is offering you $500 toward any new Honda SM (HFS).

BUICK LACROSSE CXL ‘11 leather heated seats, power everything, MP3 player, parking sensors, certified. $28,250. Dealer. 1-888-261-0128.

This offer applies to eligible active-duty and reserve personnel in the U.S. Military and their spouses. A valid Military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) is required as proof of eligibility Go to www.pecheleshonda.com for details.

CADILLAC SRX, two to choose from, leather, panoramic moonroof, power everything, very clean, starting at $18,995, Dealer. 1-888-261-0128.

The Military Appreciation Offer can be used toward the purchase or lease of any new Honda automobile using a valid Honda APR, Honda Leadership Lease ® , or Honda Leadership Purchase Plan ® program through HFS (excludes Zero Due at Signing Lease program). To be eligible for this offer, you must meet certain credit criteria established by HFS, and the vehicle must be eligible for new vehicle rates.

CADILLAC STS ‘08 navigation, heads up display, premium sound, this one has it all! $21,995. Dealer.

1-888-261-0128.

CHEVY COLORADO ‘12 only 3K miles, 4WD, chrome wheels, four door, auto, all power, bedliner. $28,995. Dealer. 1-888-261-0128.

by Pecheles Honda in New Bern.

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CHEVY SSR ‘05 only 42K miles, chrome 20?s, 6.0L V-8 with six speed, premium sound.

Only $28,250. Dealer. 1-888-261-0128.

GMC TERRAIN ‘12, the one everyone is looking for, chrome wheels, Pioneer radio with backup camera, a must see! $26,995, Dealer.

1-888-261-0128.

GMC Yukon SLE ‘11, black, tow pkg., 20? wheels, sunroof, rear parking assist, GM Certified to 100K miles. $31,995, Dealer. 1-888-261-0128.

For a Limited time!

GMC YUKON SLT ‘12, white, leather, backup camera, Bose premium sound, certified to 100K miles. Priced to move at $41,995, Dealer.

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NISSAN FRONTIER ‘10 ext-cab, 4WD, V-6, only 11K miles, tow pkg., power everything. $21,995.

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2000 27 FT TRAVEL TRAILER a/c, stove, microwave, frig, gas/elec, doublebed, sofa-bed, table-bed, $6000 ALSO: 1981 25FT BOAT, 225 outbd motor, cuddy cabin w/a, 10 pas., trailer $4500, ph# 910-358-0788(d) 455-7607(n)

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Motorcycles HONDA ELITE 80CC Less than 600 miles on it. Barley broken in.

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Classified Ad Form Traders is a free service provided by the Public Affairs Office and submitted by active duty and retired military personnel and their dependents, and civilian personnel aboard Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River. Ads must be resubmitted each week and reach the Public Affairs Office by noon Thursday for the following week’s publication. Ads should be submitted on a Trader form, located below and at the Public Affairs Office. Ads are reserved for the exchange or sale of personal goods only. Ads for personal services or businesses may not be printed. The public Affairs Office reserves the right to withhold ads that may be deemed inappropriate for any reason. Official phone numbers CANNOT be listed. Limit is three ads per week. If the Public Affairs Office receives more ads than space permits, certain ads may not be published until the following week.

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Members of the 2nd Marine Division Band march in the rain during the parade for the 42nd annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Aug. 12.

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he scent of tradition smells a bit fishy.

Outside the back gate of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the tiny town of Sneads Ferry buzzed with busyness as residents partnered with Marines for the 42nd annual Shrimp Festival last weekend.

Don’t get fooled by the name, however. The Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival is anything but small.

“We keep growing bigger

and better every year,” said Hillary Boutwell, festival chairman-elect. “We keep getting fresh faces on the committee with great ideas.”

The local population welcomes nearly 10,000 visitors each year to their quaint southern backyard to spotlight the area’s heritage.

“We’re celebrating our seafood industry and educating the public about where their seafood is coming from,” explained festival chairman Lisa Hamner. “It’s wonderful.”

Despite a soggy start to the weekend, hundreds of citizens lined the streets for the annual

parade – considered the opening ceremony for the festival – featuring the 2nd Marine Division Band, area schools, clowns, law enforcement and, of course, the Shrimp Festival royalty.

“We’ve gone from one queen to six,” Boutwell pointed out.

“We even had the boys involved this year, and crowned several kings. It’s been a great thing for the community to be represented.”

When the gates swung wide to welcome hungry guests, event staff and volunteers readied themselves to point patrons to their entertainment of SEE SHRIMP 5D

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Marines with Utilities Instructions Company, Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Johnson take a quick break from their volunteer duties for a group photo at the 42nd annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Aug. 12. The Marines worked security, sold tickets and assisted in setting up the venue.

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‘People Like Us’ discovers value in love, family Now playing at Camp Lejeune “PEOPLE LIKE US” (PG-13) “People Like Us” is a family drama inspired by true events.

This tale centers on a guy who finds love with a sister he never knew he had.

Chris Pine (“Unstoppable,” “Star Trek”) portrays Sam Harper, a young, fast-paced and struggling salesman who reluctantly must return home when he learns his father died unexpectedly.

Sam is the son of a famed music producer who begrudgingly makes the trip home for his estranged father’s funeral and to carry out the man’s last wishes.

In the course of putting his father’s estate in order and reconnecting with his estranged family, Sam discovers he has an older sister, Frankie, played by Elizabeth Banks (“The Hunger Games”).

Sam also discovers that instead of an inheritance, he is instructed to deliver $150,000 to Josh, played by Michael Hall D’Addario, the kid of the sister he never knew he had.

Learning his deceased father had a secret daughter out of wedlock, Sam, upon meeting her, cannot bring himself to tell her about their connection, even when she begins to develop romantic feelings for him.

As their relationship develops, Sam must rethink everything he

thought he knew about his family and take a hard look at his own life choices.

Co-starring is Michelle Pfeiffer (“Dark Shadows”) as Lillian, Sam’s complex mother; and Olivia Wilde (“Cowboys & Aliens”) as Hannah, Sam’s girlfriend.

Also appearing are Mark Duplass (“Greenberg”) as Ted; Philip Baker Hall (“50/50”) as Ike Rafferty, the family lawyer; and John Favreau (“John Carter”) who can be seen in a bit part as Sam’s boss.

Writer Alex Kurtzman (“Cowboys & Aliens,” “Star Trek,” “The Legend of Zorro”) is making his directorial debut with this intimate story of two troubled young souls who have loads of baggage.

“People Like Us” is an emotional and endearing drama that will tug at your heart.

Now playing in Jacksonville “TOTAL RECALL” “Total Recall” is an action fantasy thriller about reality and memory, and takes a vivid look at a post-apocalyptic future.

The time is 2084 when, after a devastating war, Earth is divided into two superpowers, Euromerica and New Shanghai, both battling for supremacy.

Colin Farrell (“Horrible Bosses,” “Crazy Heart”) stars as Douglas Quaid, a factory worker suffering from violent nightmares.

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(“Contraband,” “Whiteout”) costars as Lori, his beautiful loving wife.

Quaid makes a visit to the Rekall Corporation that can turn your dreams into real memories in order to try on a virtual life as a secret spy.

To Quaid, the mind-trip sounds like a perfect vacation from his frustrating life – real memories of life as a superspy might be just what he needs.

But when the procedure goes horribly wrong, he soon suspects he is really working as a spy; though he is unaware which side of the fight he is on.

Quaid becomes a hunted man, finding himself on the run from the police and controlled

by Chancellor Cohaagen,

FRIDAY “People Like Us,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Magic Mike,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SATURDAY “Brave,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “People Like Us,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.; “Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter,” R, 9:15 p.m.

SUNDAY “Brave,” PG, 3:30 p.m.; “Amazing Spiderman,” PG-13, 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY “That’s My Boy,” R, 7:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY FREE SHOWING “Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” PG, 1 p.m.; “Rock of Ages,” PG-13, 7:30 p.m.

For movie times, call 449-9344.

A CFC Participant – provided as a public service.

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

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

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played by Bryan Cranston (TVs “Breaking Bad”), the leader of the free world.

So Quaid teams up with rebel fighter Melina, portrayed by Jessica Biel (“The A-Team”), to find the head of the underground resistance and stop Cohaagen.

FRIDAY “People Like Us,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Magic Mike,” R, 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY “People Like Us,” PG-13, 7 p.m.; “Magic Mike,” R, 9:30 p.m.

SUNDAY “People Like Us,” PG-13, 3 p.m.; “Magic Mike,” R, 6 p.m.

MONDAY “Magic Mike,” R, 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

Photos by Sarah Anderson

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

Holy Days: As announced, 6 p.m.

For more information, call 450-0991.

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

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

Children’s Church and Youth Service provided

I want to hear about your day. You’ve got my full attention. I am a female, black and white terrier mix.

The shelter staff think I am six months old. Tell me all about it.

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I’m sitting on pins and needles! I am a female, black and white domestic shorthair. The shelter staff think I am six months old.

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

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Camp Johnson Chapel Main Camp Johnson Chapel (Bldg.

M-101) Worship Service: Sunday 8:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Jewish School: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

The line between fantasy and reality gets blurred, and the fate of his world hangs in the balance as Quaid discovers his true identity, his true love, and his true fate.

Bill Nighy (“Wrath of the Titans”) can be seen as Matthias Lair, the Euromerican rebel leader.

Len Wiseman (“Live Free and Die Hard,” “Underworld,” “Underworld: Revolution”) directed this remake of

the 1990 science fiction epic that featured Arnold Schwarzenegger; but with a whole new direction of the story.

“Total Recall” is a futuristic action flick that has two powerful female actors kicking butt; however this remake movie doesn’t work and is a total bust.

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.

Ready, Set, Go to Kindergarten Saturday, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Make the first year of school easy as A, B, C and 1, 2, 3 for you and your child at the Russell Marine & Family Programs Center Auditorium, Bldg 40 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This interactive, informative and resource-filled fair is a chance to meet other parents, connect your child to others who are going to school for the first time, and have a blast learning together. Topics for discussion include school bus safety, nutrition, fashion,and more. The fair is open to all Department of Defense identification cardholders who have rising kindergarteners and soon-to-be students.

Representatives and volunteers will interact with the kids and make it easy for the parents to gather all they need to know about the first year of school. For more information call 382-5639.

Before and After School Childcare open house Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon Are you interested in finding the best possible care for your child before and after school?

Come out to the open house at Stone Street Youth Pavilion aboard MCB Camp Lejeune and Tarawa Terrace Youth Pavilion aboard the base housing area. The free event is for parents with children attending any of the DoD primary, elementary and middle schools (Kindergarten through 6th grade) aboard base. Parents and students will have the opportunity to tour the facilities, ask questions, learn about Before and After School Care programming, day-to-day operations and expectations. Come out and sample some of the healthy back-to-school lunch snacks. Personal tours are available for people who are unable to attend the weekend events. For more information call 450-8674 or 450-1422.

Pet registration event Aug. 22, 6 to 8 p.m.

Do you live on base and own a pet? Animal Control and the base veterinarian will support several animal registration events at locations aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and the surrounding areas. Residents must bring their pets, up-to-date shot records and microchip paperwork if your pet is already chipped. If the animal needs up-to-date shots or to be microchipped, the base veterinarian will be at every event to provide the services at discounted prices. Cats must be carried in a crate or carrier, and all dogs must be on a leash. The event will be held at Midway Park Dog Park. If you are unable to attend one of the events, Animal Control will be moving pet registration services and administrative functions to Building 979 next to the Piney Green gate. Pet registration will still be conducted between the hours of 8 and 11 a.m.

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

(Above) Midshipman 3rd Class Cynthia Griffin, currently attached to USS San Antonio, delivers a beverage to a resident of Knox Center, a long-term care nursing facility in Rockland, Maine, during a community relations visit Aug. 2. (Top right) Petty Officer 1st Class Jaybee Grisson, a fire control man for USS San Antonio with more than 19 years of naval service, talks to a resident at the Knox Center during the 2012 Lobster Festival Aug. 2. The crew aboard San Antonio joined with nearly 100 Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group to interact with the people of Maine.

(Bottom right) Navy Lt. Tiffany Smith, a chaplain candidate program officer working with the Marines and sailors aboard USS San Antonio, greets a resident at the Knox Center during the 2012 Lobster Festival Aug. 2. Smith helped lead more than 25 Marines and sailors from the San Antonio and Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group to engage the facility’s residents during the festival.

Lobster Festival detachment visits Maine nursing center, makes new friendships LANCE CPL. PAUL PETERSON

I didn’t realize one Marine had not eaten because he was helping a resident. More than anything, that stuck out.

2nd Marine Logistics Group

More than 25 Marines and sailors from Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and the USS San Antonio crew put on their dress uniforms Aug. 2 and disembarked for an afternoon with residents of the Knox Center, a nursing facility for longterm care in Rockland, Maine.

Their task seemed simple – engage the residents and enjoy some freshly cooked, bright red lobster – but what they did not realize is how hard it would be to leave.

“It was an awesome experience,” said Cpl.

Navy Lt. Tiffany Smith, chaplain candidate

Patrick Culleton, a field radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 2nd MLG. “I spoke with one lady whose name was Margaret, but she told me to call her Peggy. I got to know her a little bit, and I gave her my phone number so she can call and talk to me.”

Culleton, who has spent more than three years away from many members of his family, said he knows, from a recent surprise visit to his grandmother who lives

near Rockland, how important a friendly face is.

“I know she is going to have a better day because I went there,” said Culleton, his voice still slightly tight from the experience. “That’s what it’s all about.”

The call to move to the Knox Center’s backyard for lunch came a little too late.

Many of the Marines and sailors were already scattered throughout the building. Each one found someone to visit, which

made it difficult to rally the group for their main course.

Navy Lt. Tiffany Smith, a chaplain candidate program officer temporarily working with the San Antonio’s crew, finally rounded everyone up.

The center’s staff and volunteers prepared large coolers of lobster, but some of the service members were too preoccupied to notice.

“I didn’t realize one Marine had not eaten

because he was helping a resident,” said Smith, who tried to ensure everyone was fed before she sat down to eat. “More than anything, it stuck out.”

They helped serve food to the residents, and then donned bibs to fight off the splashing juice of the lobsters. Most had no idea how to properly eat one, but nobody seemed to mind their lobstereating etiquette.

“They were at the center just sitting down and getting to know the people,” said Smith. “It

can get very lonely, and [residents] can get very down. It’s nice to have the sailors and Marines come in and smile, get to know them, learn their names and just have a conversation.”

A few of the residents were reluctant to let the service members leave after lunch. They wanted them to stay, said Smith.

The new friends exchanged hugs and smiles, and then the troops boarded the bus and headed back to the ship where a full agenda awaited them.

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Marines and sailors of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit play games and relax with their families during the 26th MEU Beach Bash at Onslow Beach July 25.

Marine Expeditionary Units, families enjoy Beach Bash CPL. MICHAEL LOCKETT

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Marines, sailors and families of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit were joined by the families of the currently-deployed 24th MEU July 25 at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for a day of fun in the sun.

With the help of their respective family readiness officers, the groups ate, drank and played games, including dunking the commanding officer, playing on the slip and slide, and bouncing in the inflated castle.

“This is one of many family readiness events we have scheduled,” said Col. Matthew G. St. Clair, 26th MEU commanding officer. “We still have many families who haven’t met each other, so this is a good way to bring them together and bring the kids together.”

The MEU’s family readiness team attempts to put on at least one family readiness event per season.

“It’s important … the spouses and families know each other,” said Lisa Castleberry, 26th MEU family readiness officer. “The other families know what they’re going through. They can relate, and it’s good for the Marines to get out of the office – let loose – have some fun.”

The event was held in conjunction with the 24th MEU’s ‘Over the Hump’ party, marking the halfway point of the deployment for the unit. Families of the

Marines deployed joined with the families of the 26th MEU in relaxing and talking about their deployment so far.

“The 26th MEU spouses can talk and learn from the 24th MEU spouses about what it’s like to go through a MEU deployment,” said Angela Riddle, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment’s family readiness officer.

The infantry battalion is currently reinforcing the 24th MEU as Battalion Landing Team 1/2.

“They’re halfway through their deployment. So this gives our spouses, who may have never dealt with a MEU deployment before, a chance to talk to their spouses,” said Castleberry.

A MEU deployment differs significantly from the standard deployments to Iraq or Afghanistan that are the norm for the last decade. For many of the spouses, this may be their first MEU deployment, or first deployment at all.

“On a regular deployment, they pack up and go together, and they’re in one spot for the entire deployment,” said Castleberry. “On a MEU deployment, the Marines and sailors are spread out on three ships, on land, doing different missions, and heading in completely different directions.”

Talking to the spouses of the 24th MEU may help prepare them for the challenges ahead, said Castleberry.

Photo by Cpl. Michael S. Lockett

Cpl. Glenn Lennen, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit armorer, takes a dip in the dunk tank during the 26th MEU Beach Bash for the Marines and their families at Onslow Beach July 25.

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Photo by Amy Binkley

A child enjoys the carnival rides at the 42nd annual Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Aug. 12.

Photos by Amy Binkley

(Above) Miss Shrimp Festival Queen Morgan Bizzell (left) and Young Miss Shrimp Festival Queen Ayden Reed strike a royal pose at the annual event in Sneads Ferry Aug. 12. (Right) A Marine takes a chunk out of a turkey leg while enjoying the afternoon at the Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival Aug. 12.

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“We’ve established ourselves as an event to come to,” Karen Sota, event staff member, stated. “People honor the tradition. We’re the official shrimp festival of North Carolina.”

The occasion offered something for everyone with several musical acts playing throughout the weekend, the debut of the new festival wine, and the return of amusement rides for the children.

“We haven’t had carnival rides in years,” Boutwell remarked. “It just shows how much we’ve grown.”

Although the festival attracts visitors from near and far, the local natives count themselves blessed to share their customs with the thousands of service members and their families who find a home in the small town and surrounding areas.

“The community appreciates seeing the Marines here,” Boutwell noted. “We

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“We could not do it with the Marines,” Sota expressed. “They’ve been such a help, from the initial group who came out to clear the field to the guys working security. They’ve done so much. Anything we ask them to do, they do.”

The Marine volunteers eagerly jumped at the chance to participate in the annual event.

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Many of the fresh-face military students were excited to lend a helping hand.

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Laugh out loud, seriously It’s a pretty safe bet on a scale from zero to Grinchy most of you prefer a good guffaw over a melancholy tearfest.

Oh my word with Amy Binkley

Assistant managing editor

Photo by Amy Binkley

Members of Lejeune High School’s Student Government Association participate in a team building exercise during a planning meeting for the upcoming school year at LHS aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Monday. The activity highlighted the need for communication as students attempted to move each member from one end of a plank to another without touching the floor. With the beginning of school only a week away, the group chattered with ideas and plans for future events.

“We’re trying to bring more school spirit,” said student body president Abby Moorman. “We’re changing things up to get people more excited.”

Schools aboard base will resume classes Aug. 23.

Chaplain’s Corner

Cruise control causes sliding relationships LT. JISOP CHOI

Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

One of my often-used features in my car is cruise control. Even when I’m driving locally, I use cruise control as often as possible. I have one less thing to worry about while I drive once the feature is on, and I set my speed.

Some luxury cars, if you pay for it, have the technology for the cruise control to actually control the distance between your car and the vehicle in front of you, applying breaks as well as accelerator.

I guess the day isn’t too far off when we can just let the car drive itself to our destination.

During this past week, I was on a temporary additional duty attending PREP conference in Quantico, Va. PREP is a marriage enhancement program that helped many couples get past their matrimonial trials and troubles.

In the conference, one of the main themes discussed was sliding versus deciding. The basic premise is in order for a successful union, one has to make a constant and conscious decision to lower the risk factors in marriage, and strengthen the positive aspects.

If we don’t make constant and conscious decisions to act toward each other we will slowly slide away from our spouse instead of growing closer.

Without making any real conscious decisions for the relationship, we simply

cruise through our relationship with a vague hope that somehow all will work itself out.

The truth is human beings are inherently selfish, and whatever chemical imbalance we experience at the beginning stage of our marriage will eventually expire.

Unlike those advanced cruise control systems or autopilot, if we place ourselves in those modes, we are bound to slide away from our loved ones instead of arriving at the destination of our hope.

I think we ought to do the same in our relationship with our God. We ought to make conscious and intentional choices to become closer to God. I understand different faith traditions may take different positions on this matter depending on how you interpret what I am saying. I am simply talking about our ability to make conscious and intentional decisions in our lives. I want to encourage you to choose to be with God, intentionally.

Instead of hoping to bump into God somehow and somewhere regardless of your decisions, instead of just hoping to know God deeper and move into a deeper relationship, choose to become closer to God in your actions.

What choice can you make today that can help you become closer to God? You could choose to do something, or you could choose to do nothing. Which path will you choose to follow?

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The Young Marines of Jacksonville pose for a group photo and display informational magazines at National Night Out Aug. 7.

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I love to laugh.

Who doesn’t?

It’s a pretty safe bet on a scale from zero to Grinchy most of you prefer a good guffaw over a melancholy tearfest. Luckily, the world provides plenty of material on a daily basis for a giggle or two.

I was only able to catch bits and pieces of the recent Olympic games, but, like any good journalist, I followed the stories online to stay in the loop.

While the impressive smashing the United States delivered to the rest of the world was enough to inspire me to rekindle my ribbondancing gold-medal dreams, the pictures from the events were not only worth a thousand words but also had me laughing so hard I couldn’t breathe.

Photographers looking to catch the magic medalwinning moments also captured hilarious images that should keep every athlete grounded. Clicking cameras secured silly pictures of what appeared to be headless gymnasts, scary synchronized swimmers and divers in desperate need of a bathroom.

The memes making their way around the internet are classic even if Queen Elizabeth and McKayla Maroney are not impressed.

One episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos” proves sports are an

endless fountain of hilarity, but did you ever think you’d crack a grin over a bunch of astronauts?

In case you missed it, the team at NASA accomplished the amazing feat of landing on Mars last week.

The idea of spotting a reallife alien triggered my inner nerd, and I scoured the web for any new image from the Mars rover.

The influence of Hollywood completely caused the world to downplay such a discovery, and instead of photos of the planet which shares eerie similarities to the Mojave Desert, Bobak Ferdowsi, aka the “mohawk guy,” went viral with his geek-chic hair cut.

It doesn’t take much to amuse us.

Laughter is the universal language. The causes for it are limitless and subjective, but everyone, everywhere laughs. It’s our souls’ natural medicine and engrained defense system against the harshness of life.

The definition even lends itself to a good grin. To laugh means “to express certain emotions, especially mirth or delight, by a series of spontaneous, usually unarticulated sounds often accompanied by corresponding facial and bodily movements.”

Do you snort? Sound like an out of control seal?

Or are you one of those people whose face turns red and whose eyes water when something strikes you as particularly hilarious?

Everyone has their own style, but unlike specific tastes in fashion or cuisine, our differing howls, roars or

snickers bring us together instead of isolating us.

There’s something unexplainable about 17 muscles working together to bring up the corners of the mouth in spontaneous giggles that causes mankind to connect.

Even in the most difficult of circumstances, a hearty belly laugh can lift your spirit, warm your heart and give you a fresh perspective on your situation.

This concept isn’t a profound, recently unearthed phenomenon, but I think every now and then it’s good to remind ourselves not to take life so seriously.

Tomorrow has enough worries on its own without us letting its weariness affect us today. A cheerful mindset is better for your health, but worry will leave you exhausted. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather have laugh lines on my face than worry wrinkles.

I guarantee challenges will come, and sometimes your only options will be to laugh or to cry. However, as therapeutic and necessary as the occasional weeping may be, choose to smile more often than not. There’s a lot less clean up.

If all else fails, Google laughing babies. I’ve yet to meet anyone who could resist the uncontrollable chuckle of chubby cheeked cherubs.

What makes you literally laugh out loud? Let me know. “Like” Camp Lejeune Globe on Facebook, follow me on Twitter @GlobeAmy or send me an e-mail at amy. binkley@pilotonline.

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