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Friday, June 26, 2015 Vol. 50, No. 25 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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2nd CEB participates in Infantry Immersion Trainer – Page 6

Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU conducts VBSS training – Page 6

MCI-West, Camp Pendleton conducts Exercise Semper Durus 2015 – Page 7

Fighting Shamrocks return to Fightertown

Additional photos on page 5 Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Maj. Ross Fearon explains the different components and capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II to Marine veterans, retirees and their families, at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. Fearon is an F-35B instructor pilot with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

deTriville House opens newly renovated addition

MARADMIN Breakdown: Don’t lose your leave:

Leave accrual authorized by the 2013 NDAA to expire Story by Cpl. Brendan Roethel Press Chief

Marines with an annual leave balance in excess of 60 days will lose those days Oct. 1 unless exempt under Special Leave Accrual, according to Marine administrative message 151/15.

The temporary extension of the 75 day maximum annual leave accrual authorized by the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act expires Sept. 30. To be exempt under SLA, service members must have been deployed to hostile fire or imminent danger pay areas, on ship, or mobile

unit, or have been approved for an ‘other duty’ exemption during fiscal year 2015. Those who received an ‘other duty’ exemption must use SLA approved leave days by Sept. 30, 2017.

Those exempt due to deployment must use SLA approved leave days by Sept. 30, 2019.

TriCare Prime enrollment fees to increase

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Carolynn Bell and Col. Peter D. Buck cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the newly renovated lobby and breakfast nook at the deTriville House Temporary Lodging Facility aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 23. The renovation took two years to complete. The new lobby and breakfast nook opened May 9. Bell is the general manager of the deTriville House. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort.

The annual TriCare Prime enrollment fee for an individual will be $282.60 starting Oct. 1., according to Marine Administrative message 295/15.

The amount can be paid quarterly at $70.65, or monthly at $23.55. The annual TriCare Prime enrollment fee for a family will be $565.20. The amount can be paid quarterly at $141.30, or monthly at $47.10.

Retired beneficiaries exempt from fiscal year 2016 fees include currently enrolled survivors of active duty deceased members and medically retired members and their dependents.

Their enrollment fees remain frozen at the amount in effect when they enrolled as long as their policy remains active.

For additional information, visit www.tricare.mil.

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, June 26, 2015

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m.

PG (2:10)

Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m.

Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

PG-13 (1:27)

Saturday 7 p.m.

R (1:50)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Saturday, Sunday and holidays Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Takeout Window Hours: Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday Lunch Beef short ribs and roasted zucchini Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish

Dinner Bayou jerk pork loin and rice

Sunday

Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

Sunday 2 p.m.

PG (2:10)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.

PG-13 (1:55)

Sunday 7 p.m.

R (2:00)

Healthy Foods Word Search

Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

Word Bank

Monday

Almonds Apples Bananas Blueberries Brown rice Carrots Cashews Cheese Cranberries Eggs

Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Manhattan clam Roast turkey and chowder green beans Thursday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corn Arroz con pollo and beef and squash garlic bread

Lemons Oatmeal Oranges Salad Spinach Tomatoes Water Watermelon Yogurt Wholegrains

June 19th solution

Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots

Chapel Services Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 5 p.m. - Saturday Worship Service at Laurel Bay Youth Center

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Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall Labyrinth Walk • 8 a.m - 4 p.m. - Monday in the Chapel Fellowship Hall Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775

Hotlines

MCAS Beaufort Station Inspector Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Force Protection information and concerns PMO Dispatch Severe Weather and Force Protection

228-7789 228-6904 228-6924 228-6710 1-800-343-0639

Sexual Assault The contact number for a Uniformed Victim Advocate is 592-0646. This number can get you in contact with a UVA 24 hours a day.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse

If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 228-7777.

If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse within MAG-31, call (252) 466-5038.

The automated answering service on these lines is available 24 hours a day.

Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in mext week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

Command Information

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Tips for enjoying area’s activities, natural beauty Story by Matt Martin

MCAS Beaufort Game Warden

Summer is upon us. As we enjoy the warm weather and increased outdoor recreation activities, I would like to remind everyone on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Laurel Bay that we are fortunate to live in a wonderfully diverse and abundant ecosystem. I encourage everyone to get outside and take advantage of this area’s natural beauty.

Now that the days are beginning to lengthen and temperatures are consistently warm, it is important to be aware of increased wildlife activity throughout the Lowcountry. We are fortunate to live in one of the country’s most unique ecosystems. We have the benefit of observing some of mother nature’s most interesting species. Among these is the American Alligator. Florida is not the only place in the US that one can see alligators. They range as far north as coastal North Carolina, and as far west as east Texas. This time of year, Alligators are emerging from their winter resting places looking for ways to absorb heat.

Alligators do not generate their own body heat, they get it from their surrounding environment. That is why they spend most of their time in, or very close to, water during winter months. Once the air warms they begin to bask on the banks of ponds, creeks, and marshes; as well as paved parking lots and roads to absorb the sun’ s warmth. As with any wildlife species, it is important to maintain one’s distance in an effort to maintain the wildlife’s natural fear of humans.

It sounds cliché, butit is true: they are more afraid of you, than you are of them.

Wild animals only attack humans when they feel cornered, threatened, or are protecting their young. The following comes from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.

Being safe around alligators is straightforward. Concerns about having negative encounters with alligators can largely be dissolved with common sense and an understanding of alligator behavior. To put the risk of alligator attack in context, you are more likely to get struck by lightning or win the lottery than you are to be seriously injured by an alligator. In South Carolina only 11 alligator bites have been recorded since 1948, none of which resulted in fatalities. Just think of all the people, pets, and children that coexist with alligators every day with no incident. Alligators are still large carnivorous predators that demand respect. You can stay safe by taking a few precautionary measures.

Not feeding alligators is the most important rule. Feeding alligators threatens the safety of both people and animals.

Providing food for these wild animals (that are naturally afraid of humans) not only makes them bolder and encourages them to seek out people, it also alters their natural diet in an unhealthy way.

Do not feed ducks, turtles or any other animals inhabiting waters with alligators. This food source attracts the alligators as well and trains them to associate humans with food. Do not clean fish in the water or leave your scraps or bait on the ground as that is also a potential food source for alligators. Feeding alligators is punishable by law with fines up to $150 and up to 30 days in jail.

Keep your distance. Although they may look slow and awkward, alligators are extremely powerful and can move with a startling burst of speed on land over short distances. The myth of running in a zig-zag pattern to escape a chasing alligator is unnecessary as alligators tire quickly and run in a straight line themselves. It is highly unlikely to be chased by an alligator, but as a precaution, a safe distance from an adult alligator should be maintained at about

Brain Teaser A man has to get a fox, a chicken and a sack of corn across a river. He has a row boat and it can only carry him and one other thing. If the fox and the chicken are left together, the fox will eat the chicken.

If the chicken and the corn are left together, the chicken will eat the corn. How does he do it?

June 19th Brain Teaser solution: Peacocks do not lay eggs. It is the peahen that lays the eggs.

60 feet. If the alligator hisses or lunges at you, you are too close.

Do not attempt to move alligators out of the road. If you see an alligator walking, leave it alone and let it pass.

Alligators move the most in spring and summer when they are breeding.

It is illegal to harass or throw things at alligators. They are living organisms that warrant respect and it is not productive to annoy them. Bothering, injuring or killing alligators is punishable by law with fines up to $2500 and 30 days in jail.

Never disturb nests or small alligators.

Some female alligators protect their young and may become aggressive if provoked. Although baby alligators are docile, they should never be captured, even if the mother is not visible. She may be watching you and decide to take action to protect her baby. A mother alligator will sometimes react by hissing, lunging, or swimming toward you to tell you to go away.

Do not attempt to keep alligators as pets. Keeping a baby alligator as a pet is illegal without a permit. Although they start out cute and small, they grow into the large predator that you observe outdoors.

Keep your pets and children away from alligators. Large alligators do not recognize the difference between domestic pets and wild food sources.

When they are hungry, alligators act on their hunting instinct and might attempt to feed on your house pet if given the opportunity.

It is best to avoid swimming in areas that are known habitats for large alligators, but at the least, never swim alone and do not splash excessively in the water. Alligators will think that a prey animal is injured and might attack.

Avoid heavy vegetation in and near the water’s edge as alligators use these areas to bask or ambush prey.

Happenings • Reminder: Recently, children have been left in their vehicles or have gotten into a vehicle on their own. Vehicular heat strokes result in approximately 38 child deaths each year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

During the summer months it is especially important to doublecheck your vehicle before leaving to ensure you did not leave your child inside. If you see a child locked inside a vehicle call 911.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort every Thursday at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to all service members, veterans, and civilians within the Tri-Command.

• The Provost Marshal’s Office plans to test the mass notification system on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. aboard MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay. It will announce the following twice; “This is a test of the Marine Corps mass notification system. This is only a test. Test 5 4 3 2 1. Test out.” These tests are standard drills, and do not require any response. For further information, please contact the physical security section at 2286335.

• The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33.

Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

Friday, June 26, 2015

Did you know...

June 26, 1918: Brig. Gen James G. Harbord, the commanding general of the 4th Marine Brigade, notified American Expeditionary Force Headquarters that Belleau Wood was “now the U.S. Marine Corps’ entirely.” After 20 days of combat, and at a cost of over 4,000 casualties, the 4th Marine Brigade had proven its fighting heart. The grateful Commander of the French Sixth Army would soon decree that in all official correspondence, Belleau Wood would henceforth bear the name, “Bois de la Brigade de Marine.”

Effective June 1, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hurricane season until Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. Due to El Nino conditions, it’s likely to be a below average tropical cyclone season for the Atlantic. NOAA is predicting 6-11 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 0-2 major hurricanes. Monitor local weather sources to stay up to date and be prepared.

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VMFA-333 unites 23 years after being deactivated

Photos by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Maj. Ross Fearon explains to Marine veterans, retirees and their families, the many technological advances of the F-35B Lightning II at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. During their visit, they saw a static display of an F-35B, and learned about the equipment worn and utilized

by F-35B pilots. Fearon is an F-35B instructor pilot with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort hosted a reunion for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar, June 19.

The event was held to honor and celebrate the rich heritage of the Fighting Shamrocks. Veterans from throughout the squadron’s nearly 50 year legacy attended the reunion. During their visit, Fighting Shamrocks saw a static display of an F-35B Lightning II, and learned about the equipment worn and utilized by F-35B pilots.

The AD-1 Skyraider, the SBD Dauntless, the F4U Corsair, the F6F Hellcat, the FJ Fury, the F-8 Crusader, the F-4 Phantom II, and the F/A-18 Hornet were used by the Fighting Shamrocks throughout the squadron’s service.

Marines demonstrate the different equipment utilized by F-35B Lightning II pilots to Marine veterans, retirees and their families at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. The Marines are with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU, executes VBSS training Story by Cpl. Joshua Brown

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

USS KEARSARGE, at sea – Force Reconnaissance Marines and special amphibious reconnaissance corpsmen provide the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit with capabilities that extend beyond the barriers of every day operations.

The MEU becomes more than just combat ready with recon assets; they gain surveillance, shipborn raid, airborne raid and visit, board, search and seizure capabilities. The Recon Marines comprise more than the standard unit. They are the Maritime Raid Force.

The range of capabilities the Maritime Raid Force brings to the table open up the field of crises the 26th MEU can respond to.

“We provide reconnaissance and surveillance, direct action raids, and visit, board, search and seizure,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel B. Burnap, a reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU. Versatility is important to the 26th MEU. In order to meet the demands required of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, it must have the assets in place to respond to every kind of mission within the military spectrum of operations.

“There’s no mission we can’t respond to,” said Sgt. David M. Soliani, a reconnaissance Marine with the platoon. “With our capabilities we can respond to a full spectrum of missions utilizing a variety of methods of insertion and execution.”

The Raid Force bridges gaps in planning with reports, imagery and intelligence gathered from reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The commander of the MEU uses this data to shape the objectives of different units involved in a mission.

“Before a commander puts troops on the battlefield he wants knowledge of what’s there in advance,” said Burnap. “[Reconnaissance and surveillance] gives the commander a better picture before he gives orders his troops.”

In addition to this, the Raid Force also conducts VBSS. This amphibious based mission type involves the raid of a ship in order to claim or reclaim control from, to prevent the transportation of weapons by, or the collection of intelligence from enemy forces.

“As a raid force, we’re trained to conduct an opposed nighttime boarding, where the opposing

Marines fast rope from a SH-60 Seahawk while executing visit, board, search and seizure training aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary, June 19. Marines and sailors are preparing for a deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. The Marines are with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

U.S. Marines clear a passageway while conducting visit, board, search and seizure training during an Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARG/MEU-Ex) aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary June 19.

Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 are conducting an ARG/MEU-Ex in preparation for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. The Marines are with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

force is armed and has deadly weapons, drugs or any number of intent,” said Burnap. “We’re able things that are dangerous to our to intercept and intervene en- national interests.” emy forces on vessels smuggling This type of operation is just

one mission set the Maritime Raid Force offers the combatant commander responsible for the areas the MEU is operating in at that

2nd CEB participates in Infantry Immersion Trainer

1/11 brings in steel rain via helicopters Story by Cpl. William Perkins 1st Marine Division

Story and photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron Fiala

II Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines with Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, trained in a simulated village where they entered and held a defensive position at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17.

The IIT is a training system that prepares Marines and sailors for deployment, using simulations to recreate a realistic urban setting that prepares them for real combat scenarios. The simulation for the event involved mock enemies operating nearby and attempting to disrupt operations in the village. The civilians living there wanted the Marines to take charge but several factors induced stress on the situation.

Rumors began to circulate in the village of drugs, weapon caches and a high valued target nearby. Then, several role players acting as enemies opened fire, sending panic throughout the village.

“When something like this happens, we need to be ready on the spot,” said Lance Cpl. Steven Olivas. “Readiness is very important to accomplishing the mission at hand.”

In the initial firefight, a civilian was injured outside of a security barrier.

After the gunshots stopped, the vil-

time.

“We are a tool that the MEU can utilize to complete this kind of mission,” said Burnap. “Having this potential makes us a greater asset for the Department of Defense.”

This places a significant amount of responsibility on the shoulders of the Marines corpsmen with the raid force.

“We’ve facilitated a wide range of training that started with standard operating procedures and reconnaissance patrols,” said Soliani. “We’re now working on integration with the Amphibious Ready Group and MEU doing advanced training like VBSS exercises.”

Other training they completed in preparation for deployment included airborne school, dive school and free fall jump school, according to Soliani.

“The training is difficult,” said Soliani. “You have to be a certain kind of individual to want to do what we do.”

The Maritime Raid Force is preparing to deploy with the 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 to the 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of responsibility later this year.

“Each platoon has mastered their specialized set of skills,” said Burnap. “We’re finishing up our certification now so we’ll be ready to deploy.”

Marines simulate returning fire during the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17. Marines were able to rehearse tactics, communication within the unit, and combat readiness in a realistic training scenario, to better prepare them for a deployed environment. The Marines are with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune.

lage elder contacted the Marines so they could provide medical treatment to him.

It took several minutes for the Marines to give approval to remove the barrier and rescue the injured villager.

Marines later discovered that the villager had not survived.

Complications like this in training are what help Marines learn to overcome obstacles and prevent casualties in real life.

“Before the barrier could be put back,

in place we started to take enemy fire,” said Olivas. “Not getting that barrier back in position hurt us because it allowed enemy forces to move back in the village and opened one of our choke points.”

The villagers were angry that the enemy had come back in the village. They contacted the Marines occupying their village about where they had seen the enemy forces. With this information, a fire team of Marines moved in to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A pair of CH-53E Super Stallions emerged from the horizon carrying M777 howitzers, ammunition, and the Marines needed to quickly use the hulking weapons to provide supporting fire during an exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 17.

The Super Stallions and their crewmembers worked with the Marines of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, during the artillery unit’s quarterly exercise to test their proficiency and readiness.

We do a lot of simulations without the helicopters, said Sgt. Maj. Cortez Brown. Being able to do an airlift hands-on is a rarity, so they capitalized upon the opportunity to train with the Super Stallions, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466.

The exercise trained the Marines for anything they may encounter when entering a landing zone.

“There are situations where we may not be able to drive in,” said Brown. “That’s why we use these helicopters to help us get in fast and send rounds down range.”

Having the ability to reach any area to support adjacent units is vital for the artillery batteries.

The Marines completed the training without any mishaps.

“All the Marines across the regiment always perform well, they’re very intelligent, eager and have lots of initiative. They love to come out to the field and get their hands dirty,” said Lt. Col. William H. Chronister.

The Marines don’t jump straight into the airlift operations; they begin with visiting the aircraft at the airfield and then progress to lifting the howitzer in the maintenance bay with a cargo crane. Once they are confident in their abilities, the Marines then receive the chance to conduct the raid simulation in real-time.

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Fightertown deployed: VMFA-251 Thunderbolts are currently deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt as part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.

MALS-31 Stingers

VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals

a detachment is currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-251 and VMFA(AW)-224.

are currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

MCI-West, Camp Pendleton conducts Exercise Semper Durus 2015 Drill comprised of field training scenarios to improve base command and control Story by Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton conducted Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale Force Protection exercise, June 15 – 19.

Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise comprised of a series of field training scenarios. The exercise is designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan.

“Marine Corps Installations – West has a mission to protect and support our operational forces and families,” said Col. Gregory Martin, the assistant chief of staff for operations, exercises and plans, MCI West.

“There are numerous threats that we train for so that when the time comes, we are ready, willing and able to execute that mission.”

Leadership established an Emergency Operations Center on base which responded to numerous simulated threats throughout the exercise; such as a hazardous materials contamination, an active shooter and various command and control challenges.

“The training is vital to maintain constant readiness for any crisis,” said Cpl. Riley Millar, the corporal of the guard for the 21 Area during an active shooter exercise. “This exercise brings together all our training and enables us to prepare for the worst-case scenarios. This is crucial to saving as many lives as possible when these situations come up.”

In addition to base units such as the 21 Area Guard, the Provost Marshal’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Ser-

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. Sorenson Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs

The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Department, the San Diego County Environmental Health Department and the U.S. Army’s 9th Civil Support Team conduct a hazardous materials exercise at the Paige Fieldhouse on MCB Camp Pendleton, June 15. The exercise was conducted in conjunction with Semper Durus, a full-scale base Force Protection exercise from June 15 – 19.

vice, other military and civilian organizations came together to provide support.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department, the San Diego County Environmental Health Department, and the U.S. Army’s 9th Civil Support Team also contributed to the exercise. This helps increase interoperability between the groups.

“The exercise provided individual skills training and increased the coordination of the groups involved,” said Tom Kircher, the regional Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosive protection officer for MCB Camp Pendleton. “Increased interoperability and proficiency means we’re able to respond more effectively to real-world threats.”

Photo by Cpl. Ismael Ortega Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Khaan Quest 2015 commences Story by Lance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller II III Marine Expeditionary Force

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia – U.S. service members and Mongolian Armed Forces, along with more than 20 other nations, held an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of Exercise Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area, June 20.

Khaan Quest is a multinational exercise hosted annually by MAF and co-sponsored

by U.S. Army, Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

“This exercise is an event which truly contributes to the enhancement of peace keeping and peace support capacities of armed forces of different nations,” said Tserendash Tsolmon, the minister of defense of Mongolia. “Furthermore, the Mongolian Armed Forces appreciates the accumulated experience gained by organizing this event. I am content that the range, importance and reputation of Khaan Quest has raised year by year, and has now become one of the major events in the region.”

By working side-by-side with other nations and combining their skills, KQ15 promotes and strengthens regional security, according to U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, the deputy commander for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

Khaan Quest enhances the relationship between the MAF and U.S. service members and strengthens multinational relationships around the world.

More than 1,200 military personnel from over 20 nations around the world are participating in KQ15. Over the next two weeks, the service members will participate in a field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations, survival training,

Base personnel manage the Emergency Operations Center as part of Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale Force Protection exercise, June 18. Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise comprised of a series of field training scenarios designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event.

Marine given second chance completes his last Warrior Games Story by Cpl. Cuong Le

Defense Media Activity

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti

A Mongolian soldier parachutes into the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2015 at Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 15. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise hosted annually by Mongolian Armed Forces and cosponsored by U.S. Army, Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. KQ15 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. The Mongolian soldier is with the Mongolian Armed Forces, Special Task Battalion 84.

and competitive events. At the same time, the command post exercise will simulate realistic scenario-based missions to hone peacekeeping operations’ command and control capabilities.

“The common thread between these elements, and in my opinion, the most important aspect of this exercise, is the forging of personal relationships,” said Mahoney. “Not only will we create professional military-tomilitary relationships, we will build personal and lasting connections.”

Mongolia has extensive experience in peacekeeping operations, having deployed its forces in peace support operations in South Sudan, Sierra Leone and the

Balkans. Exercises such as Khaan Quest set the stage for all countries to learn from one another’s experiences.

“There’s something to be said about the troops in the FTX, buddy-rushing sideby-side in the dirt; becoming friends and brothers in arms; seeing leaders around the terrain model; practicing tactical decision-making together and forming bonds and trust through these learning experiences,” said Mahoney. “What we accomplish here may answer the call of a nation in need and rest assured Khaan Quest will prepare us to answer that call. Khaan Quest 2015 is sure to live up to the high standard set in years previous.”

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games is a place where wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces can come together and have a spirited and fun competition.

For some, this competition will be their first, others it will be a return trip, but for Kyle Reid this will be his last visit.

This will be his third year competing in the games, and each time he has returned with several gold medals in the track and swimming event.

However, Reid was not always as motivated and happy as he is today. After returning from a tour to Afghanistan, he developed a drinking habit and contemplated suicide many times. Reid struggled with his problems for one year before he realized that it was affecting his marriage. This moment pushed him to seek help. After being diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regiment.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment was where he found out about the Warrior Games.

Reid’s own hard work and dedication lead him to push his team to try even harder.

Reid intends to make there games his last.

He was recently accepted to St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., where he plans to join the swim team to become a collegiate athlete.

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Stay safe, stay hydrated

Story and photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel Press Chief

The summer months in the Lowcountry mean high heat and humidity during long daylight hours. Physical activities become more strenuous and exhausting with every degree, and can result in injury when people are negligent.

Without sufficient water intake, many heat injuries can occur. People can become light headed, dizzy, feint, and in a worst case scenario, death can occur.

“Staying hydrated, especially as the climate begins to increase and during physical activity, is crucial,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Premel Price, a corpsman with Station Medical aboard MCAS Beaufort. “Service members should drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day, and more with increased heat and physical activity.”

If people do not remain hydrated, they are more susceptible to heat related injures such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, said Price.

Heat cramps are the mildest form of heat injury and consist of painful muscle cramps, and spasms that occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat.

Heat exhaustion is more severe than heat cramps and results from a loss of water and salt in the body. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat and excessive sweating, without adequate fluid and salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly and can progress to heat stroke.

Heat stroke, the most severe form of heat illness, occurs when the body is overwhelmed by excessive heat. It is a life-threatening emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

“Medical personnel have seen an increase in the number of heat exhaustion cases because service members are not hydrating properly,” said Price. “It is easily avoidable, and if not taken seriously, it can lead to greater health and safety concerns.”

Remain safe this summer and hydrate regularly.

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