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VMFA-112 visits MCAS Beaufort in support of EWTGLANT missions
An F/A-18C Hornet rests on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic exercises Aug. 19. Fightertown Marines, along with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, participated in the air-to-ground exercise. The aircraft is assigned to VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41. Story and Photos by: Cpl. Brendan Roethel Press Chief
Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 participated in the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic exercises aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 17-21. Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic assigns training missions to the operating forces to ensure they meet the requirements of other US military units and allied components whose mission involves operating with ground forces. “Part of the mission of Marine Corps Forces Reserve is to augment and support the active component, and that is exactly what we’re doing here,” said Maj. Andrew Kelemen, the aircraft maintenance officer for VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41. “We are supporting the squadrons here by reduc-
ing the number of EWTGLANT missions they are assigned, so they can focus on other tasks and requirements they need to accomplish.” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 is the only reserve Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet squadron. VMFA-112 is based out of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. “Being here allows us to keep our standards and readiness up to par,” said Kelemen. “Before we left Texas, we had to conduct the logistics needed to bring our squadron from one place to another, just like we would during expeditionary operations. “We also had the pleasure of working alongside other F-18 squadrons and attaining certifications we normally don’t have the opportunity to get being the only F-18 squadron aboard Fort Worth,” said Kelemen. “Working aboard the air station has provided the opsee
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Sgt. David Wilson, left, and Maj. Matthew Lave inspect an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic air-to-ground exercises Aug. 19. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, participated in the exercise in support of Marine Aircraft Group 31 squadrons. Wilson is the powerline noncommissioned officer in charge for VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41. Lave is a pilot with the squadron.
Safety class for hunters aboard MCAS Beaufort
Sentry Savannah 2015 takes off once more
Story by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer
are ready to get back out into the field. However, anyone interested in participating must comply with the air stations rules and regulations to Deer hunting season officially ensure everyone has a safe experiopens aboard Marine Corps Air Sta- ence. tion Beaufort Sept. 15 and Marines All Department of Defense per-
sonnel and their dependents who wish to hunt aboard MCAS Beaufort must attend one of the mandatory hunter safety briefings held aboard the air station, said Matt Martin, the Game Warden with the Natural Resources Office aboard MCAS Beaufort. The classes are held every Wednesday in the classroom in building 1036. The class covers safety procedures that all hunters should know as well as the unique circumstances presented by hunting on the air station. The last scheduled class will be held Sept. 30. After this date, classes will be held on an as-needed basis or by appointment. “All hunters must fill out an application form prior to attending the class,” said Martin. “If you have already hunted in previous years and we have your Courtesy Photo forms on file, thenthere is no need Hunting season officially opens aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. to fill them out again.” 15 and Marines are ready to get back out into the field. However, anyone interested in participating must comply with the air stations rules and regulations The application process and the to ensure everyone has a safe experience. The only approved weapons are class are requirements on base and shotguns and bows. Rifles, black powder guns, crossbows, nets, snares, or bait poisons are prohibited. see HUNTING, page 4
Marines prepare an F/A-18C Hornet to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015, Aug 21. Sentry Savannah is a joint service air operation hosted by the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Ga. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Story and Photos by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer
Marines, airmen and national guardsmen are participating in Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015 hosted by the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Ga. Aug. 21 to Sept. 14. Several squadrons from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, including Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, flew training exercises for Sentry Savannah, Aug 21. see
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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule
Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:40)
Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:25)
Mess Hall Menu
Saturday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (1:49)
MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule
Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.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 Bayou jerk pork loin and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish
Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried chicken, steak
Sunday
Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage
Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday 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 Friday Lunch Herbed baked chicken and carrots
Dinner Chili macaroni and green beans
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 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
Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:31)
Sunday 7 p.m. R (2:04)
Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:57)
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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
Aug 21st solution
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 next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.
Command Information
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Fightertown deployed: VMFA-251 Thunderbolts are currently deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt as part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.
VMFA-312 Checkerboards are currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.
MALS-31 Stingers
MWSS-273 Sweathogs
have detachments currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-251, VMFA-312, and VMFA(AW)-224.
have a detachment currently deployed to Spain in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.
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Did you know... August 24, 1814: Capt. Samuel Miller’s 100-man detachment from Marine Barracks, Washington, fought in the Battle of Bladensburg for the defense of the nation’s capital. After helping to fight back three British charges, Miller was wounded and the enemy began to work around both flanks of the American force. Almost encircled, the force of sailors and Marines were forced to retire to avoid capture. There were eight Marines killed and 14 wounded.
Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast Effective June 1, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is 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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Brain Teaser
Riddle me this, Riddle me that, What am I? I am made of wood, but you can’t saw me down? August 21st Brain Teaser solution: This is because all the passengers in the train are married.
Happenings • Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort every Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to all service members, veterans, and civilians within the Tri-Command.
• The 2015 Hunting Season aboard MCAS Beaufort will open Sept. 15. All service members, retirees, dependents, and civilian contractors who wish to hunt aboard MCAS Beaufort must attend a Hunter Safety Brief aboard MCAS Beaufort. Classes will be held every Wednesday in • The MCAS Beaufort Library will be the NREO/Game Warden Building closed for renovations for approxiclassroom until Sept. 30. For more mately two months beginning Aug. information call the game warden at 1. During this closure, please visit the 228-7017. MCRD Parris Island Library or other libraries in the surround• The photocopying of U.S. Governing area. The Parris Island Libraries ment identification cards is a violation hours of operation 9 a.m.-8 p.m. of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6p.m. on 33, Section 701 and punishable by Friday, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday fine and imprisonment. and Sunday. For more information call 228-1672.
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Chaplain’s Corner
Flexing our faith muscles
Story by: Cmdr. Scott Blair MAG-31 Group Chaplain I recently found myself in a tough place. My wife, children and I went “back home” to visit my parents and extended family. While this sounds like good opportunity to see the people you love (and it was) I also discovered that there were some pitfalls waiting for me. There are some experiences I had in childhood that were painful and some of those painful memories were triggered on this visit. Those memories are really no different, not worse or traumatic than most people’s experiences. Comparisons are not helpful because someone else always has it worse than you. They’re just mine to deal with. I returned to Beaufort kind of reeling. I was trying to rebound and find some inspiration to help me deal with my memories and pain and ultimately help me make some meaning so that I could go back home in the future. I know I will return and I know the triggers will be waiting again to open up old wounds. Then it hit me yesterday in the middle of church service. The pastor was praying aloud and my 7 year old son was laying his head on my legs. As I put my hand on his head praying for him I realized how I made it through those tough times that caused me pain. And
while I remembered the pain again in that very that moment I also recalled how I used prayer to cope, I used the support of friends, music that spoke to me. I used scriptures that gave me reassurance and I believed God was with me even though it hurt. Those experiences helped to shape my faith. Remembering this gave me comfort because I know I can do it again. On this same trip back home I took my kids to an indoor trampoline facility. There were several obstacle courses and other implements to maneuver. I had not even been on a trampoline in 20 years. It was fun but exhausting and later I uttered the phrase about using muscles I had not used in years or using muscles I didn’t know that I had. I think we could say the same thing about faith. If you are not aware, faith can be defined in various ways based on your own tradition. I like to think of it as a belief I have in God, a trust in someone I cannot see, someone greater than me who cares about me wants the best for me. I believe for no good reason except that I believe. I have never experienced what many consider to be miracles, like those we see in movies. And in many cases I believe in God because I have a track record of trust with God. I have trusted God in the past and it paid off. This is how I define miracles, not Hollywood’s version.
I needed to be reminded this week of my faith muscles I had not used in a while. I feel sore from using them but I know I will be better off and more resilient in the end. Athletes develop muscle memory within their particular sport. A baseball player will spend countless hours in the batting cage and will develop muscle memory for their swings. They will swing and know if it was correct or not just by feel. I believe our faith can work the same way. Life is not always comfortable but there is comfort in knowing God is with you during your times of growth. Our faith needs to develop and grow. And to do this it needs to be stretched and exercised. My faith-muscles were certainly stretched and exercised this past week. And now as a father and religious leader of others my faith is better informed to exercise it differently. I want to use this space to encourage you to think intentionally about your faith in the same way you do about your physical activity and fitness. Be intentional and faithfilled activities. Do things that nourish and stretch your faith. Pray with intention and be quiet with your God. Read your scriptures and engage a friend in important topics. Join a group and participate in worship. Your faith will be worked and stretched, and you may be sore because it’s been a while since you used them. But you will be stronger in the end.
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For additional information about the 2015 hunting season aboard MCAS Beaufort, please contact Matt Martin, the Game Warden at 843-228-7017.
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Hunting season officially opens aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 15. Approved game to hunt includes deer, squirrel, rabbits and raccoons. Hunters are not permitted to hunt game birds such as turkeys, doves or ducks.
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Marines must ensure they have the proper permissions from the state before saddling up for a hunt. “Hunters must also have a valid South Carolina hunting license which includes a big game permit,” said Martin. Not all weapons are permitted aboard the air station. The only approved weapons are shotguns and bows. Rifles, black powder guns, crossbows, nets, snares, or bait poisons are prohibited. “I can understand why the command would want to keep some weapons off the base,” said Jantz. “It would be bad if every-
one was running around with high powered rifles near the facilities we have here.” The restrictions allow the Natural Resources personnel to monitor all the gunfire on base and keep Marines and facilities safe. “Hunters wishing to receive a permit must present proof of registration for their hunting weapons from the Provost Marshall Office and Pass and ID,” said Martin. In addition to deer hunting opportunities to hunt squirrels, rabbits and raccoons also exist. Open season for these game animals is in accordance with state regulations. Hunters are not permitted to hunt game birds such as turkeys, doves or ducks.
Lance Cpl. Courtney White
Deer season runs from Sept. 15. Harvest limits are set by the Air Station’s game warden and are in accordance with state regulations.
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Hurricane season continues: Are you prepared?
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Tropical Storm Erika is developing in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to reach hurricane speeds by Aug. 29, according to the National Hurricane Center. Although it is not expected to impact the Lowcountry area, it is important to be prepared and have a plan in the event a tropical storm or hurricane impacts Beaufort County. For more information on hurricane and tropical storm preparedness, visit http://www.mccs-sc.com/info/hurricane.asp.
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F/A-18C Hornets rest on the flightline of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic exercises Aug. 19. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, supported Fightertown Marines during air-to-ground training exercises. The aircraft is assigned to VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41.
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“Sentry Savannah is a large force exercise conducted out of Savannah,” said Maj. Paul Pfeifer, the executive officer for VMFA-115. “It brings in all the assets that are in local areas. The Florida Air National Guard flies their F-15Cs during the exercise. F-35Bs and F/A-18s from MCAS Beaufort fly as well as F-16s from Shaw and Mcguire Air Force Bases.” Marine Fighter Attack Squadron115, also known as the Silver Eagles, are participating alongside their fellow Marines
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Gunnery Sgt. Nicholas Hernandez inspects the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic exercises Aug. 19. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, supported air station Marines during the air-toground training exercises. Hernandez is the powerline division chief for VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41.
Maj. Matthew Lave climbs into the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during the Expeditionary Warfare Training Group, Atlantic air-toground training exercises Aug. 19. Fightertown Marines, along with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, participated in the exercise. Lave is a pilot with VMFA-112, Marine Aircraft Group 41.
in the annual event to give pilots valuable experience flying alongside a large number of aircraft and simulating large scale joint missions. “I flew a red air mission simulating enemy aircraft in a large force exercise,” said Pfeifer. “It was a joint exercise with Air Force and Marine Corps assets.” A total force of 1,400 air warfighters are training off the coast of Savannah and performing bombing runs at the Townsend Bombing Range throughout the exercise. Each available squadron aboard Fightertown will send a detachment of jets in the coming weeks. “Most of the squadrons aboard MCAS Beaufort right now, such as VMFA-115,
Photos by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy
VMFA(AW)-224 and VMFA(AW)-533, all participate in the exercise flying various roles,” said Pfeifer. Marines may be required to coordinate with the Air Force, Army, and Air National Guard in a time of war. This exercise puts a huge emphasis on teamwork regardless of the branch of service. “The exercise is preparing us for a battlefield environment where we would have to work with the other services to accomplish a mission,” said Pfeifer. “It’s an exercise that helps us work on interoperability among our fellow branches.” Working with other branches gives Marines the opportunity to improve their skills as pilots by learning techniques and
maneuvers from their fellow servicemen. Every branch has a unique way of conducting missions that Marines can learn from. “We were the only Marines there and we rarely get to integrate with other branches,” said Capt. Nathaniel Griggs, a pilot with Marine Aviation Training Support Squadron. “They all wanted to know how we do things and we wanted to know how they do things.” This is the second year the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center has hosted the exercise and they plan to continue facilitating Sentry Savannah in the future. Squadrons aboard MCAS Beaufort train constantly to prepare themselves to be effective in a deployed environment.
Photos by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy
Marines prepare F/A-18C Hornets to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to Marines prepare an F/A-18C Hornet to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to during Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015, Aug 21. Several squadrons from Marine Corps Air participate in Sentry Savannah, Aug 21. The hornet flew a joint mission with the Air Force Station Beaufort, including Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 flew training exercises for simulating enemy aircraft in a large force exercise. for the Marines are with Marine Fighter Sentry Savannah. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Group 31.
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US Marines aid Saipan with typhoon relief efforts Story and photos by: Cpl. Ryan Mains 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines unload gear from a MV-22B Osprey as a part of a typhoon relief mission in Saipan Aug. 12. The Marines flew emergency relief supplies into Saipan to assist with typhoon relief efforts. The Marines and sailors of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3. The Marines and the Osprey are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st MEU.
Lance Cpl. Riley Remoket, fills a water bull at a water distribution site during typhoon relief efforts in Saipan Aug. 19. The Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit assisted the locals of Saipan by producing and distributing potable water. The Marines and sailors of the 31st MEU were conducting training near the Mariana Islands when they were redirected to Saipan after the island was struck by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2-3. Riley is a Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st MEU.
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — The western North Pacific has historically been one of the most active tropical cyclone areas in the world. Year after year, tropical storms devastate the many islands in the Pacific. In early August, Typhoon Soudelor, the most powerful storm of the year, rocked across the Pacific before finally blowing itself out over China. The first place the typhoon hit was the small island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands, Aug. 2-3. Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group were conducting training in the vicinity of the Mariana Islands at the time the typhoon hit. Within two days, they had been redirected to Saipan to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency, as well as other local and federal agencies, with the typhoon relief efforts. U.S. Marines with Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, and Combat Logistics Battalion 31, both with the 31st MEU, arrived Aug. 7, and immediately set to work distributing emergency relief supplies. “Working with the Marines was great,” said Marvin K. Seman, Saipan’s Special Assistant for Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “It was all about efficiency and accomplishing the task. It is a lot better today as a result. We are getting to a point where the response is now turning to recovery. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.” With potable water being in short supply, and the primary need of the people of Saipan, the Marines and sailors began to immediately distribute water purified aboard the Ashland. Within days, they were able to set up their own purification equipment ashore and ramp up water production and distribution.
“We established our Light Weight Water Purification system and our Tactical Water Purification System, and after we had enough water accumulated, we started pushing water out to three different distribution points with 3,000 gallon bladders,” said Maj. Joseph Montedoro, the executive officer for CLB 31 and the officer in charge of the 31st MEU’s Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team. As of Aug. 20, the Marines had distributed more than 285,700 gallons of potable water, 215,075 gallons of which were purified by the Marines, according to Montedoro, a native of Bradley Beach, N.J. The MEU has also delivered more than 19,000 gallons of water and 47,000 individual meals provided by FEMA, and distributed 10,000 pounds of emergency supplies provided by the Red Cross. Although the days have been long and full of hard labor, the Marines continue to aid the locals in any way possible. “We have provided water to at least 600 people (at one site) in the past few days,” said Sgt. Theron Nez, a water technician with CLB 31, 31st MEU. “It just makes me happy to see all of their smiling faces and to hear them say how much they appreciate our help.” The Marines, alongside FEMA, have done what they can to help the locals recover from the damage the typhoon caused, and are continuing their mission to aid the people of Saipan during their time of need. “Our mission when we came to shore was to produce and distribute water. Debris clearance became a secondary mission and I would say we have completed both of those tasks,” said Montedoro. “The conditions in which the Marines are working in are extremely hot during the day, but the Marines are out there every day busting their humps to help the local community in getting back on their feet and provide whatever relief to the locals that we can.”
Taking care of our own Story and photos by: Cpl. Carson Gramley 1st Marine Logistics Group
FALLBROOK, Calif. — Marines are known for and take pride in the fact that they unwaveringly protect each other, against any and all odds. It’s called protecting our own. Marines will hold onto this as long as they live, and with the help of a grateful nation, amazing things can be accomplished. In 2011 Staff Sgt. Jason Ross, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan. Ross was critically wounded and suffered major tissue and bone damage that cost him his legs. He was given less than a 2 percent chance of survival. Ross says many people tell him he’s lucky to be alive, but he insists it’s more than luck. “I don’t really count my blessings so much, but I just chalk it up to ‘I was too stubborn,’” said Ross. “I didn’t like the odds… and the reason why I didn’t punch out is because I’ve got two kids and I’ve got to be there for them and the other wounded warriors.” After enduring nearly 240 surgeries, Ross beat those odds and has come to a new chapter in his life, moving on from recovery to living a normal life with his two little girls, Jackie, 4 and Stacie, 6. Due to his injuries, simple things like reaching a cabinet or getting out of bed became a serious challenge; but a group of people dedicated to helping America’s veterans tackled Ross’ struggle with great force. The Gary Sinise Foundation and their Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment program, in partnership with many generous contributors, built Ross and his family a house in Fallbrook, Calif., and formally dedicated it to the Ross family Aug. 21. Their new smart home is capable of turning these challenges into routine tasks for Ross. Founded in 2011, The Gary Sinise Foundation and their partners are responsible for building at least 26 new homes for disabled veterans through their R.I.S.E. program. The foundation extends its attention to America’s active duty military, veterans, first responders and the families and caregivers that support them. They host several unique programs to help as many of the nation’s heroes as possible. The new Ross family home features smart technology that allows someone to control things such as lighting, television or stereo, air conditioning and heat and even security cameras around the house all from a mobile tablet or smartphone. The cabinets are lowered and on a rail system, allowing Ross to reach and pull them down from his wheelchair. Ross loves to cook, so the microwave, refrigerator and stove are all placed conveniently within his reach. “I like to cook and the biggest challenges I’ve had with other houses is that kitchens are not set up for someone in a wheelchair,” said Ross. “Here, in the kitchen I can move around and utilize the shelves.” Jason’s mother Linda Ross said the new house has more than just kitchen features that make everyday life more comfortable for her son. “He can’t regulate his body temperature normally anymore so we have to keep it very cold in here,” said Linda. She went on to describe her granddaughters’ relationship with their father and how their new home will make that even stronger. “They love their daddy,” said Linda. “Anytime they’re around daddy they are always excited and the added space in here will help Jason to do more with them.” Ross said he’s glad to have a place he can finally settle down. His years in the Marine Corps caused the family to
Marines look on as retired Staff Sgt. Jason Ross raises the national and Marine Corps colors in front of a new home dedicated to him and his family by The Gary Sinise Foundation in Fallbrook, Calif. Aug.21. Ross was injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving as an explosive ordnance disposal technician and lost both of his legs as a result. The new home has smart technology that will significantly reduce the difficulty of everyday tasks for Ross and allow him and his family to live more comfortably. The Marines are from 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group.
Marines present the national and Marine Corps colors during a ceremony where The Gary Sinise Foundation presented and newly built Smart home to retired Staff Sgt. Jason Ross and his family in Fallbrook, Calif. Aug. 21. Ross stepped was injured by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2011 while serving as an explosive ordnance disposal technician and lost both of his legs as a result. The new home has smart technology that will significantly reduce the difficulty of everyday tasks for Ross and allow him and his family to live more comfortably. The Marines are with 1st Intelligence Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Carson Gramley/Released)
move from house to house every couple of years. “I was in the Marines for 13 years, and on average I was moving around every four years. What this means for us is we get to break that trend,” said Ross. “It’s great for my kids because they’ve always had to share a room and they’re super excited to have their own rooms now.” Jason said he’s excited to move forward with his new
home and hopefully it will ease the burden his family has carried the past few years. “It’s been a long road to get here but the journey’s over, I can finally take a step back and take a breather,” said Ross. He said with relief that he has only one big task left at the moment: unpacking.
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Friday, August 28, 2015
Classifieds
Graduates
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Friday, August 28, 2015
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Alpha & Oscar Co. Graduates Honor Graduates
Platoon 1064
Platoon 1069
Pfc. D. L.Walters, Arlignton, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt C. A. Webb
Pfc. W. C. Spragg IV, Strongsville, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt D.M. Anderson
Platoon 1065
Platoon 1070
Pfc. W. K. Norton, Fredericksburg, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt J. D. Tolhurst
Pfc. Z. T. Simpson, Hamilton, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt M.S. Buell
Platoon 1066
Platoon 4028
Pfc. J. K. Anglin, Richmond, KY Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Staff Sgt R. A. Medina
Pfc. K. A. Hall, Forthworth, TX Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt D. Anzaldo
Platoon 1068
Platoon 4029
Pfc. E. Cheridor, Irvington, NJ Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt A. L. Olmo
Pfc. M. Brieannaly, Lancaster, NH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt J. E. Thiroux
Platoon 1064 Pfc. A. S. Allison Jr. , Pfc. L. M. Armentrout * , Pfc. R. E. Bailey , Pvt. J. M. Ball , Pvt. S. E. Barrettfoster , Pfc. M.O. Beswick , Pfc. C. E. Bodkin , Pvt. C. W. Borie , Pfc. Z. R. Bracewell , Pvt. D. L. Brown , Pvt. T. J. Bryson , Pvt. J. D. Buckley , Pfc. R. M. Burey , Pfc. D. A. Burke Jr , Pvt. D. W. Buro , Pfc. R. H. Butler , Pvt. J. M. Byrne , Pvt. H. R. Cameron , Pfc. D. C. Cash , Pfc. M. A. Clark , Pvt. K. M. Cline , Pvt. M. A. Daniels III , Pfc. G. A. Davidson Jr , Pvt. I. L. Davis Jr , Pfc. M. R. Deep , Pvt. S. F. Delellis , Pvt. B. J. Delk , Pvt. D. C. Downing , Pfc. D. J. Duarte , Pvt. V. Eugene , Pvt. G. D. Faide II , Pfc. S. T. Falkenberg , Pvt. A. Filipe , Pvt. T. D. Garcia , Pvt. T. B. Gibson , Pfc. M. L. Gittens , Pvt. D. J. Gray , Pvt. L. M. Greer , Pfc. P. B. Grimes * , Pfc. C. D. Hall , Pfc. T. C. Harris , Pfc. W. B. Henry , Pfc. J. R. Henson* , Pvt. C. E. Heyer , Pfc. S. A. Holland , Pfc. J. L. Holste , Pvt. Z. Q. Honeycutt , Pvt. D. G. Hughes , Pfc. C. H. Illas , Pfc. A. W. Johnson , Pfc. L. S. Johnson , Pvt. J. L. Jones , Pvt. J. I. Jones , Pvt. X. N. Jones , Pvt. S. M. Jordan , Pfc. W. W. Koontz , Pfc. R. E. Langley Jr , Pfc. C. W. Levy II , Pvt. G. S. Lincoln , Pfc. R. P. Loge , Pfc. Q. A Lotridge , Pfc. D. M. Luckey , Pvt. D. S. Mcclure , Pvt. C. A. Mccracken , Pfc. K. J. Morrison * , Pfc. D. P. Moyers , Pvt. W. J. Norris , Pvt. M. J. Paul , Pfc. A. W. Peek , Pfc. E. O. Perez , Pvt. J. R. Ramirez , Pfc. R. J. Reynolds , Pvt. R. S. Rubio Jr , Pvt. J. K. Ruff , Pfc. D. L. Samuels , Pvt. B. A. Saunders , Pfc. C. J. Sedberry * , Pvt. D. W. Shiflett , Pvt. A. T. Shropshire , Pvt. C. W. Stockwell Jr , Pfc. J. L. Swift , Pfc. L. G. Tassell , Pfc. T. D. Thornton , Pfc. J. L. Treat II , Pfc. C. H. Ulmer , Pfc. D. L. Walters , Pvt. B. C. Watson , Pfc. M. C. Webb , Pfc. R. D. Webb , Pvt. N. W. York , Pfc. M. T. Yuknavage
Platoon 1065
Pvt. T. T. Alford , Pfc. D. W. Amos , Pvt. J. C. Anderson , Pfc. W. R. Anderson , Pvt. V. J. Archimedes III , Pfc. B. R. Baldwin , Pvt. A. J. Benny , Pvt. J. D. Berry III , Pfc. B. J. Bosshart , Pvt. A. M. Bowersock , Pvt. B. K. Brightwell , Pvt. M. J. Bristol , Pfc. A. B. Brown , Pfc. A. W. Burkhart , Pvt. K. E. Burns , Pvt. D. A. Butler , Pvt. P. A. Capps , Pvt. K. H. Carpenter , Pfc. C. P. Casey , Pfc. R. L. Chapman , Pvt. W. R. Cifers , Pvt. E. S. Clark , Pvt. T. H. Coffrin , Pvt. A. D. Collins , Pfc. S. J. Crafton , Pfc. B. D. Curtiss , Pfc. E. L. Delgado , Pvt. D. S. Delorenzo * , Pfc. B. S. Everett , Pfc. P. D. Finch , Pfc. E. J. Foster , Pfc. A. I. Fowler , Pvt. W. Freeman , Pfc. M. D. Gaines , Pfc. M. T. Gambino , Pvt. L. M. Garrett , Pfc. J. A. Gilbert * , Pvt. C. S. Griffith , Pfc. N. G. Guire , Pvt. J. D. Hawkins , Pfc. R. L. Heavner * , Pvt. K. C. Hensley , Pvt. C. F. Hicken , Pvt. K. R. Hudson , Pfc. C. A. Ivaliotes , Pvt. D. O. Jones , Pvt. J. A. Karidis , Pvt. H. M. Lee , Pfc. T. V. Lima* , Pfc. A. D. Lingler , Pvt. C. H. Lively , Pfc. M. W. Luber , Pfc. P. E. Lugo , Pfc. P. K. Mathis , Pvt. B. L. Mcclellan , Pfc. J. Q. Memmelaar , Pvt. L. J. Michiline , Pfc. E. W. Morrison , Pvt. D. A. Murphy , Pvt. L. J. Musgrave , Pvt. K. D. Nagy Jr , Pvt. J. W. Nelson , Pfc. A. E. Nickel , Pfc. W. K. Norton , Pvt. S. B. Onatra , Pfc. A. J. Overbay , Pfc. J. L. Page* , Pvt. J. D. Pickerel , Pvt. D. M. Reddick , Pfc. A. L. Reed , Pfc. J. D. Robinson Jr , Pfc. N. W. Robinson , Pvt. K. X. Rolain , Pfc. D. J. Russell , Pvt. J. R. Schultz , Pvt. C. J. Shaw , Pvt. S. M. Shelton , Pvt. M. J. Shepheard , Pfc. J. G. Spencer , Pvt. G. L. Taylor , Pvt. A. L. Tidd Jr , Pfc. M. T. Triplett , Pvt. L. J. Turner , Pvt. M. B. Watkins II , Pvt. W. A. Wheeler , Pvt. N. A. Wieckowski , Pvt. D. D. Williams , Pfc. C. D. Wilson, , Pvt. A. J. Withrow
Platoon 1066
Pvt. A. J. Acha , Pvt. D. C. Adams , Pfc. J. K. Anglin , Pfc. J. D. Barnum , Pfc. J. E. Bermudez , Pfc. K. G. Bilbrautrios , Pfc. J. R. Bodden , Pfc. Z. T. Bremer , Pvt. R. M. Brocato , Pfc. M. L. Bryan , Pvt. J. J. Burns , Pvt. D. J. Callahan , Pvt. J. M. Carey , Pfc. D. P. Casterline , Pfc. J. M. Champion * , Pfc. F. Charles * , Pfc. C. L. Charlton , Pvt. J. R. Civil , Pvt. A. W. Clark , Pvt. J. J. Clark , Pvt. J. T. Colvin , Pfc. N. M. Conenna , Pvt. J. Correa , Pvt. C. J. Council , Pfc. T. J. Davis * , Pvt. C. F. Delrio IV , Pfc. C. J. Desmond , Pvt. E. L. Dingle , Pvt. P. J. Driscoll , Pvt. J. L. Durnin II , Pfc. M. L. Eaton , Pvt. Z. A. Echevarria , Pfc. S. E. Fisher II , Pfc. D. E. Fisher , Pvt. S. Fombellida , Pvt. J. S. Fox , Pfc. L. A. Frazier , Pfc. F. J. Fundora , Pfc. B. M. Gable , Pvt. M. Gelin , Pvt. D. W. Grossman Jr , Pvt. J. C. Gutierrez , Pvt. A. M. Hagan , Pfc. K. A. Haley * , Pvt. Q. T. Hall , Pfc. A. W. Hemphill , Pfc. Z. P. Herb , Pfc. B. A. Humphreys , Pfc. C. K. Johnson , Pfc. T. A. Kent III , Pfc. R. A. Lacayo , Pfc. C. A. Lopez , Pvt. J. A. Lopez , Pfc. J. M. Maldonado , Pvt. M. H. Maness , Pvt. C. V. Manzella , Pfc. Z. R. Martin , Pfc. J. O. Martinez , Pfc. D. R. Mcconnell , Pvt. A. J. Mcklveen , Pvt. R. Mesa , Pvt. S. M. Nerone , Pvt. Y. E. Ossa , Pvt. V. L. Palese , Pfc. L. M. Perkins * , Pvt. N. S. Pope , Pvt. A. J. Princiotta , Pvt. M. J. Restrepo , Pvt. J. J. Rodriguez , Pvt. D. J. Ruckel , Pvt. B. J. Rudder , Pfc. A. J. Schings , Pvt. Z. D. Shaver , Pvt. S. H. Shearer , Pvt. D. A. Slagle , Pvt. D. A. Smith , Pvt. D. A. Solomon , Pfc. E. A. Sparks , Pfc. A. Starkey , Pvt. V. M. Stremel , Pvt. K. A. Titus , Pfc. C. S. Toompas , Pvt. A. S. Toth , Pvt. J. K. Vanfleet , Pfc. R. M. Vanlandingham , Pvt. C. S. Vega , Pvt. M. L. Vela , Pvt. T. D. Wachowski , Pfc. D. P. Watters , Pfc. M. J. Westman
Platoon 1068 Pvt. A. Aguda , Pfc. J. M. Alvarez , Pvt. N. P. Atkinson , Pfc. H.A. Badillo , Pvt. Z. B. Barrett , Pfc. C. S. Battles * , Pvt. N. R. Beaton , Pfc. D. L. Bennett , Pvt. M. Blaich , Pvt. J. W. Booker , Pfc. N. S. Brooks , Pvt. L. A.Camacho Jr , Pfc. N. A. Carine * , Pfc. C. L. Celino , Pfc. M. T. Cerroni , Pfc. J. G. Charbonnel , Pfc. E. Cheridor , Pvt. W. N. Cook , Pvt. D. C Cox , Pfc. Q. J. Cuevas , Pfc. K. M. Cundiff , Pvt. T. C. Cunningham , Pvt. P. S. Dawes Jr , Pfc. C. A. Dean , Pfc. K. G. Dewitt , Pvt. J. P. Dougherty IV , Pfc. S. P. Emmell , Pfc. D. J. Espo , Pfc. P. J. Fabre , Pfc. A. B. Fleming , Pfc. D. R. Fox , Pvt. M. Gallo , Pvt. J. D. Gardinier , Pvt. G. J. Gilbert , Pvt. M. A. Gill , Pvt. B. J. Glover , Pfc. I. J. Green , Pvt. J. Guichet , Pfc. A. J. Healey , Pfc. T. T. Hebert , Pfc. S. J. Hennis , Pfc. D. A. Hernandez , Pfc. G. J. Hoyle , Pfc. B. R. Huffman , Pfc. C. A. Inch * , Pvt. T. C. Jackson , Pvt. T. M. Lentz , Pfc. N. K. Lewis , Pvt. K. D. Lorena , Pfc. R. P. Maas , Pfc. J. A. Majane , Pvt. J. L. Marcantel , Pvt. C. A. Martin , Pfc. E. R. Martineau , Pvt. C. S. Marzanazelaya , Pvt. M. N. Miguel , Pfc. E. E. Miller , Pvt. C. D. Minckler , Pvt. J. S. Miranda , Pvt. C. A. Moses , Pvt. B. R. Mosher , Pvt. A. V. Nedley , Pvt. K. T. Ortiz , Pfc. M. W. Pagan , Pvt. N. L. Postula , Pfc. B. W. Powers , Pfc. M. E. Rea Jr , Pfc. D. L. Redmon Jr * , Pfc. L. M. Robichaux , Pvt. K. M. Roth Jr , Pvt. B. S. Ruiz , Pvt. C. J. Russo , Pvt. C. M. Savidge , Pvt. I. M. Sears , Pvt. D. E. Sesso , Pvt. A. J. Shanahan , Pfc. B. R. Smerekanicz , Pfc. I. M. Staudt , Pfc. T. C. Stevenskennedy , Pfc. A. W. Storey , Pvt. D. H. Sweeney , Pfc. P. R. Tanner , Pfc. D. W. Taylor * , Pfc. J. W. Tayman Jr , Pfc. B. C. Vandalinda , Pvt. L. J. Vegacolon , Pvt. G. Vela Jr , Pfc. K. A. Villarreal , Pfc. R. M. Walls , Pfc. C. J. Webb
Platoon 1069
Pfc. N. X. Adkins , Pfc. Z. P. Assenmacher , Pvt.. K. L. Beers , Pvt.. J. M. Bibb , Pfc. M.R. Bland , Pvt. J. C. Boyd , Pvt.. B. B. Boyles , Pvt.. K. C. Brodeur , Pvt. C. C. Bruder , Pvt. J. J. Burkett , Pfc. W. A. Campbell , Pvt.. D. S. CardenasBerrezueta , Pvt.. A. A. Cisneros , Pvt. C. B. Clark , Pvt.. A. J. Clark , Pfc. A. B. Clay , Pvt. Z. Colfer , Pfc. C.A. Couillard , Pvt. M. L. Crowder , Pvt. T. B. Davis , Pfc. M. G. Dean , Pvt. B. A. Delatorre , Pvt. S. M. Dezanett , Pfc. T. A. Diallo , Pfc. B. J. Dorch , Pfc. T. R. Edwards , Pvt. R. G. Ellis , Pvt. E. R. Fackler , Pvt. Z. C. Fenton , Pfc. D. A. Forrister * , Pfc. J. A. Foust , Pvt. C. A. Godinez , Pvt. R. C. Hale , Pfc. C. J. Hanvey , Pvt. J. L. Henderson , Pfc. G. D. Henry , Pvt. D. M. Herrera , Pvt. C. N. Jettwilson , Pfc. J. A. Johnson , Pvt.. Z. C. Jornstad , Pvt.. J. D. Kern IV , Pvt. A. K. Kiernan , Pfc. C. R. Knutson , Pvt. J. A. Kozar , Pvt. T. D. Landerman , Pvt. J. A. Lawson , Pvt. C. T. Leo , Pfc. D. A. Lopez , Pvt. J. C. Lozano , Pfc. R. M. Martinez Jr , Pvt. S. A. Mathis , Pvt. P. S. Maund , Pfc. W. T. Mcguire * , Pvt. G. A. Mejiasherrera , Pvt. J. A. Milla , Pfc. D. Morales , Pvt. J. C. Morales , Pvt. D. C. Munroe , Pvt. N. M. Nolte , Pfc. E. M. Nowicki , Pvt. T. A. Obukuro , Pvt. G. Ortegahernandez , Pfc. H. Y. Ortizvazquez , Pvt. J. R. Owens , Pvt. E. Quiroga , Pfc. J. L. Ramsden * , Pvt. S. J. Sanders , Pfc. A. R. Schmeiser , Pfc. M. F. Schur * , Pvt.. P. L. Shadbolt , Pfc. M. J. Shekey , Pfc. S. M. Shorter , Pvt. C. M. Siers Jr , Pvt. B. D. Sinclair Jr , Pfc. A. R. Smith , Pfc. S. E. Smith , Pfc. W. B. Spence , Pfc. W. C. Spragg IV , Pvt. J. L. Strickland , Pfc. B. A. Trebejomantilla , Pfc. G. G. Vietch , Pfc. J. W. Walker , Pvt. N. D. Weidman , Pfc. K. R. Weir Jr , Pfc. C. A. West * , Pfc. G. P. Wheeler , Pvt. M. R. Wilson , Pfc. N. A. Womack , Pfc. C. J. Yepez , Pfc. K. Yosufzai
Platoon 1070
Pvt. R. Amayadiaz , Pvt. M. A. Aquijearredondo , Pvt. J. D. Austin , Pfc. K. B. Ayala , Pfc. J. A. Basinger , Pvt. C. D. Beavers , Pfc. J. P. Bocchino , Pvt. K. F. Boyle , Pfc. J. Bukoski , Pvt. Z. E. Bulter * , Pfc. A. M. Byfield , Pfc. T. J. Cashin , Pfc. H. S. Chesher , Pvt. J. F. Cruzcornejo , Pvt. R. Custudio , Pvt. A. C. Dishmon , Pfc. J. V. Donato II , Pvt. A. L. Enamorado , Pvt. U. D. Etoh , Pfc. A. J. Figueroavidal , Pfc. C. X. Foderingham , Pfc. L. J. Garciadisla , Pvt. E. S. Gil , Pfc. J. T. Gillgan , Pvt. E. Gomez , Pfc. R. M. Gorczyagroff , Pfc. T. R. Grant Jr. , Pfc. I. Hardy , Pvt. J. K. Harlow , Pfc. B. A. Harper * , Pvt. Z. T. Herman , Pvt. R. Hernandaz , Pfc. D. J. Hester , Pfc. M. Hussani , Pvt. D. T. Johnson , Pfc. A. K. Kabore , Pvt. C. C. Kirchmeyer , Pfc. J. M. Kirk , Pvt. R. L. Kittle , Pvt. C. J. Kovalsky , Pvt. M. J. Laurino , Pfc. B. P. Leahey , Pfc. I. Luna , Pvt. D. L. Lyman , Pfc. C. J. Macancelatoalongo , Pfc. B. Machado , Pfc. J. A. Mackay , Pfc. R. Madeus , Pfc. L. G. Martirano , Pvt. A. M. Mcculloughlogan , Pfc. C. C. Mcdaniel , Pfc. S. A. Mclain , Pvt. A. M. Merchant , Pfc. C. W. Morrison , Pvt. K. J. Mrucuzinski , Pvt. K. P. Mrucizinski , Pfc. M. J. Muller Jr. , Pfc. M. D. Neal , Pfc. A. J. Nell , Pfc. I. J. Nivicelaquizphi , Pfc. A. W. Obrien , Pvt. S. Olayarojas , Pvt. A. P. Obles , Pvt. G. C. Olson , Pfc. R. H. Osborne Jr. * , Pfc. D. P. Ottinger , Pfc. D. J. Pearsallevans , Pfc. M. L. Peterson , Pfc. M. F. Piccione Jr , Pfc. J. D. Pizzonia , Pvt. J. A. Poindexter , Pfc. V. A. Ponte , Pvt. K. Ramos , Pvt. K. Rijos , Pfc. J. H. Riley , Pfc. C. R. Riveradelgado , Pvt. G. A. Scalzo , Pfc. Z. T. Simpson , Pvt. N. R. Tahaloo , Pfc. G. Torresgurrea , Pfc. L. A. Torresrivera , Pvt. A. D. Vargas , Pvt. R. A. Vorhees , Pvt.. D. V. Vurganov , Pfc. D. C. Walker * , Pvt. G. M. Walker , Pfc. T. C. Welsh , Pfc. D. M. White * , Pvt. J. C. White , Pfc. M. J. Zalewski Jr. , Pfc. K. Zhang
Platoon 4028 Pfc. Acevedo, Jessica , Pfc. Acevedofantauzzi, Eveliz , Pfc. Barroso, Lindsey M. , Pvt. Brooks, Brittney A. , Pfc. Brown, Ecko M. , Pfc. Brown, Haleigh* , Pfc. Clayborn, Lashawna , Pvt. Comer, Jayla R. , Pfc. Cooley, Zorri R. , Pvt. Copenhaver, Samantha J. , Pvt. Coss, Brittnee C. , Pfc. Craig, Heather M. , Pfc. Cross, Danesha C. , Pfc. Curtis, Naoma M. , Pvt. Daughtry, Jade L. , Pfc. Davis, Crystal M. , Pfc. Dedeaux, Marician D. , Pfc. Dillon, Haley K. , Pfc. Early, Brittney M. , Pfc. Fukunaka, Jade N. , Pvt. Gilbreth, Kaitlynn M. , Pfc. Guzmanruiz, Ana L. , Pfc. Hall, Krystle A. , Pvt. Harris, Tahirah L. , Pvt. Hill, Aleksandra O. , Pvt. Jones, Kyleigh B , Pvt. Karaianis, Ashley M. , Pfc. Kenney, Cheyenne N. , Pvt. Kirner, Melinda S. , Pvt. Kitchen, Liah A. , Pvt. Laraaguilar, Lizeth , Pfc. Lucero, Savannah R. , Pfc. Luisi, Emily J. , Pfc. Maldonado, Vanessa R. , Pfc. Mangiasosa, Samantha E. , Pfc. Manzanedo, Regina A. , Pvt. Mcmahan, Casey L. , Pvt. Montero, Vicci L. , Pfc. Pentz, Kayla R. , Pfc. Perry, Breanna S. , Pfc. Pierre, Christie R. , Pfc. Rodriguez, Amelia M. , Pfc. Roman, Angels W. , Pvt. Saltamachio, Kayla R. , Pvt. Sanchez, Crystal , Pfc. Sanchez, Isabella , Pvt. Shidler, Alyssa D. , Pvt. Shields, Abigail L. , Pvt. Stitt, Chloe A. , Pfc. Taylor, Kessiah L. , Pfc. Thomas, Josie A. , Pvt. Villegas, Rosa M. , Pfc. Vondras, Alyssa L. , Pfc. Williams, Daejahne J. , Pfc. Wing, Lauren N. , Pvt. Wittmer, Holly L.
Platoon 4029
Pfc. Addington, Lindsay K. , Pvt. Akugarba, Eunice A. , Pfc. Barcarse, Jonalyn T. , Pfc. Barrett, Katelyn P. , Pvt. Behrens, Josephine R. , Pfc. Benitez, Selena , Pvt. Bokum, Rebecca A. , Pvt. Brimage, Mercedes L. , Pvt. Canto, Christian A. , Pvt. Chavez, Dulce , Pfc. Counterman, Madison E.* , Pfc. Davis, Dominique J. , Pvt. Delmar, Elizabeth A. , Pfc. Demers, Christina B. , Pfc. Dempsey, Jasmine R. , Pvt. Dubois, Audrea C. , Pvt. Dyrdal, Emily A. , Pfc. Farber, Suzanne C. , Pfc. Garcia, Sinai Y. , Pvt. Garduno, Sandra A. , Pvt. Gomez, Ashley G. , Pfc. Gonzalez, Margarita , Pfc. Gutierrez, Tania A.* , Pvt. Hugins, Bradleigh N. , Pvt. Joyner, Raven M. , Pvt. Keisler, Joely A. , Pfc. Kim, Janelle E. , Pfc. Lueneburg, Monica J. , Pfc. Mckeage, Brieannaly , Pvt. Michaelis, Emily A. , Pvt. Mondragon, Katherine , Pvt. Nicol, Munina E. , Pvt. Niebla, Marlen , Pvt. Ortizmoreno, Estefani T. , Pvt. Phillips, Ashley A. , Pfc. Pilar, Rachel A. , Pfc. Polley, Brianna T. , Pfc. Reed, Katherine L. , Pfc. Rocque, Elizabeth A. , Pvt. Rodriguez, Alicia S. , Pvt. Rookus, Debra S. , Pvt. Ruizalonso, Candy , Pvt. Salgado, Flor D. , Pvt. Schleinkofer, Ashleigh N. , Pvt. Smith, Kailyn D. , Pfc. Snyder, Brianna V. , Pfc. Stallcup, Tiffany L.* , Pfc. Swarts, Taylor J. , Pfc. Trevino, Amy L. , Pfc. Vasquez, Cindy , Pfc. Veal, Constance M. , Pfc. Vernonjackson, Shanice L.* , Pfc. Ware, Jasmine E. , Pvt. Watson, Sarah J. , Pfc. White, Edwina J. , Pvt. Williams, Breann M. , Pfc. Ximines, Shanaya A. *Denotes meritorious promotion
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