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Friday, January 29, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 04 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Kilo Company Graduates See Page 09

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” MALS-31 Marine most ready when least expected

2nd Recon conducts dive supervisor course

We will get you to safety: VMM-161 conducts casualtyevacuation training

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Bolden Elementary-Middle School hosts Career Day

See Pg. 4 Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Students from Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay browse through items during Career Day at the school’s gymnasium Jan. 22. The day was part of a familiarization for the students in careers that tie into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program. The STEM program is designed to give students a basic understanding of the core subjects and encourage the pursuit of careers in those fields.

MWSS-273 recognized for volunteer work

During election season, remember, Marines first Story by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer This November, voters across America will head for the polls to decide the next president of the United States of America. For those in the military, they will be electing a new commanderin-chief of the Armed Forces. It is important for every

American to make an educated decision about who to vote for to lead the country. Service members have a special interest in this decision as it has a direct impact on their lives. Whoever is elected in November will have a substantial amount of influence over the military. Now that the candidates see

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Photo by Cpl. Samantha K.. Foster

From left, Cpl. Seth Pettengill, Sgt. Isaiah Justice, and Cpl. Michael Smith show off their platoon’s volunteer award at Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Jan. 25. The combat engineer platoon of MWSS-273 was recognized for their volunteer work for remodeling a children’s shelter for the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort. The Marines are combat engineers with MWSS-273. see

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U.S. Marine Poster by Lance Cpl. Anthony Brosilow

Voting Poster encouraging Marines, Sailors, and Civilians to vote in local, regional, state and federal elections.

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, January 29, 2016

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:28)

Mess Hall Menu

Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (2:16)

Saturday 7:10 p.m. PG-13 (1:36)

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 Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried Bayou jerk pork loin chicken, steak and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish

Sunday

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:28)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:45)

Sunday 7:10 p.m. R (1:58)

National Park Word Search

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 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 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

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Word Bank

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DENALI DRY TORTUGAS EVERGLADES GLACIER BAY GRAND CANYON GRAND TETON GREAT BASIN HALEAKALA HOT SPRINGS

Sudoku

ISLE ROYALE JOSHUA TREE KATMAI KENAI FJORDS KINGS CANYON KOBUK VALLEY LAKE CLARK MAMMOTH CAVE MOUNT RAINIER

OLYMPIC PETRIFIED FOREST SAGUARO SEQUOIA WRANGELL YELLOWSTONE ZION

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Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY

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

Jan 22nd solution

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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n For families who are interested in charter schools, open enrollment time is here. A charter school is an independent public school of choice. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools that operate in South Carolina on a ten-year contract called a “charter.” There are 4 charter schools in the area (1 belongs to Beaufort County, 2 are state charter within Beaufort county, and 1 a state charter in Jasper County). Note that two of the schools are adding a grade each school year. For school year 2015-2016 1. Riverview Charter Schoolhttp://riverviewcharterschool.org/ Welcome.html 2. Bridges Preparatory - www.

bridgesprep.org 3. Lowcountry Montessori School - www.lowcountrymontessori.com 4. Royal Live Oaks Academy http://www.rloacs.org/ Application deadlines for Riverview Charter School (K-8th), Bridges Preparatory Charter School (K-9th), and Lowcountry Montessori Charter School (K-11th) is Jan. 31, 2016.

providing, and to schedule an appointment, please contact any of the following numbers.

n The Tax Center is scheduled to open Jan. 19, 2016 and close on April 18, 2016. Hours of operation Monday-Friday 09:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location 172 Santo Domingo St. Parris Island, SC 29905

For any questions prior to Jan. 19th call between 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m Thursdays and Fridays. The Marines listed above can be contacted via email for questions as well. Tax Center Fax Machine (843) 228-1114.

The Tax Center will be setting up appointments via phone and will accept walk-ins schedule permitting. For any questions as to the services the center will be

(843)228-1121 Sgt Alexander (843)228-1125 Sgt Cieply (843)228-1113 Sgt Mattear (843)228-1119 Cpl Dalton (843)228-1126 Cpl Donahee (843)228-1118 Cpl Owen (843)228-1112 LCpl Austin

n The following items were found aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort. • Black Husky Tool Kit • IPAD • Motorola Phone • Huffy Bike

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January 29, 1991: The first Travel Cooler Fishing pole and reel Gold wedding ring Silver wedding ring key ring with assorted keys Camo wallet partially wrapped in duct tape

If anyone would like to claim an item please contact James Caswell from the Provost Marshal’s Office at (843) 228-6335. n 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. n The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

Opinion-Editorial

Always ready to answer the nation’s call

ning guidance Jan. 19. Neller emphasized the importance of combat readiness and its impact on the entire Marine The idea of combat readiCorps. ness is something that per“Readiness is not defined meates everything that we by just our equipment, supdo as Marines. The Marine ply and maintenance. ReadiCorps as a whole must ness also accounts for the always be ready for combat quality and challenging naso by extension each inditure of our training, and the vidual Marine must always mental, spiritual and physical be ready. But what does that preparedness of Marines and mean to us? sailors across the force,” said Not every role in the MaNeller. rine Corps is combat related. Infantry is the central We have administrators, me- component of Marine ground chanics, cooks and engineers forces. There are more than who may not use combat 40,000 active duty Marines skills in their everyday duin combat related military ties. Does this make them occupational specialties leavless of a Marine? The idea of ing approximately 12,000 ‘Every Marine is a rifleman’ in non-combat roles. Howis that all of us, regardless of ever, we were all given a rank, billet or job, should be basic knowledge of what is prepared to fight in combat. required of an infantry MaThe Commandant of the rine in recruit training and Marine Corps, Gen. Robert Marine Combat Training. B. Neller, published his plan- One important way to live Story by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer

up to this standard is to keep yourself physically fit. The physical training we do as a unit is universal to all Marines and does not necessarily cater to the individual. You should constantly try to improve your fitness on your own time. Ask yourself ‘am I ready to deploy tonight?’ Push yourself to run farther, move faster, and carry more weight. Marines should also balance out their training. It is not enough to be proficient in just one area. If you are great at PT but do not shoot well on the range, then take the time to improve your skills. Marines cannot afford to be complacent. In my unit, leaders are constantly conducting professional military education classes on topics like Marine Corps command structure and combat maneuvers. These classes help us see the

bigger picture instead of just our regular jobs. Regardless of what MOS you have there is always combat training that can be accomplished within a small unit. Your shop could always take some time to go over tactics, emergency medical care or even conduct a foot patrol. Use the knowledge of the Marines around you to enhance your combat readiness. “All Marines and sailors will understand they are part of a team that needs them to be at their very best every day,” said Neller. Every Marine should ask themselves if they are ready for a combat deployment and take the steps necessary to get there. As we often hear from the commandant, we must ensure that we remain the nation’s pre-eminent force in readiness.

serious ground fighting of Operation Desert Storm broke out when Iraqi troops mounted an attack into Saudi Arabia along a 40-mile front. Iraqi units centered their efforts on Khafji, a port city six miles south of the border. Saudi and Quatari troops, supported by artillery from the 1st Marine Division and attack helicopters and other allied coalition aircraft, recaptured the town two days later.

Persistent El Nino conditions will provide a winter similar to last year for the United States. Beaufort County will be wetter and cooler than normal. Additionally, there will be a higher risk for severe weather, including tornadoes and possible floods. Be prepared for drastic changes in temperatures and precipitation. Monitor the latest forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service in order to prepare your home and family for any extreme weather. Ensure you take extra precautions when travelling.

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MALS-31 Stingers have detachments currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA(AW)-224.

MWSS-273 Sweathogs have a detachment of Marines currently deployed to Spain in support of Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.

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HAPPENINGS n The Laurel Bay Marine Mart (7-Day Store) will be closed from Jan. 21 until the fall of this year for a renovation. Improvements will include a new floor layout and new interior.

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Bolden Elementary-Middle School hosts Career Day

Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Students from Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay learn from professionals during Career Day at the school’s gymnasium Jan. 22. The day was part of a familiarization for the students in careers that tie into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program. The STEM program is designed to give students a basic understanding of the core subjects and encourage the pursuit of careers in those fields. There were eight stations, each with representatives, for the kids to interact and ask questions. Story by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer

“This program is to reinforce our STEM program,” said Fran Roberts, a counselor at Bolden Elementary. “On Students from Bolden career day, students can see Elementary/Middle School how these subjects apply in aboard Laurel Bay held a the real world and hear from Career Day at the school’s professionals how they take gymnasium Jan. 22. The day what the students are learnwas part of a familiarization ing and apply it every day.” for the students in careers Each of STEM’s core subjects that tie into the Science, were represented at a station. Technology, Engineering, and Students walked around the Mathematics program. gymnasium and spoke with The STEM program is visitors about their profesdesigned to give students a sion and how it relates to basic understanding of the STEM. core subjects and encourage “I am here to show the the pursuit of careers in those military kids how banking fields. Students in STEM learn works and to inform them on how to apply these subjects the math element of STEM,” in everyday life. said Elizabeth Molina-Ortiz, a The career day was divided customer service representainto eight stations, each tive at Fort Sill National Bank with representatives, for aboard Marine Corps Recruit the kids to interact and ask Depot Parris Island. “These questions. All volunteers of kids are pretty smart. I am career day from the previsurprised at how excited they ous year returned. Visitors get about banking and how included law enforcement much they know about it.” officials, representatives from The students at Bolden have a national bank, agents from STEM integrated into their the Department of Health curriculum so they know the and Environmental Control, basics. Career day is a chance and a pilot. for them to apply it to the

real world and see how it might be used. Marine Corps criminal investigators were present to show students how they use technology to solve crimes. “So far the day has gone really well,” said Agent Frederick Taylor, a criminal investigator aboard MCAS Beaufort. “The kids respond well to what we are showing them. They are particularly interested in our fingerprint powder and evidence tape.” Children were briefed on the different careers so they can better prepare their questions. However, not all the questions were required to be related to STEM. The event also gave students a good sense of the different careers available to them in life. “We are here to show them the basics of what we do in case any of them are interested in a career in criminal justice,” said Taylor. “We are not getting into specific practices and procedures of the Marine Corps.” Students attending career day may decide that they

are interested in a profession based on the presentation. There are many career opportunities in law enforcement in the military and beyond. The Department of Health and Environmental Control spoke to students about the role of science and engineering in conservation. “My main job is to protect living organisms,” said Tara Donahue, environmental manager with the DHEC. “There is a lot of science and engineering in what I do.” Career Day is also meant to prepare students for the STEMposium in the Spring. STEMposium is the culminating event in the program that centers on individual and group projects created by the students. More detailed presentations on the careers that applied to STEM will be held also in conjunction with the STEMposium. “The kids have been so engaged in this program from the start,” said Roberts “Today is a fun day, then we take the information they learn back to the classroom and study it in detail.”

Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Students from Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay browse through items during Career Day at the school’s gymnasium Jan. 22. There were eight stations, each with representatives, for the kids to interact and ask questions about careers that tie into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program.

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The Child Abuse Prevention Association shelter has been in Beaufort for nearly 30 years, and now has a new look thanks to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Combat Engineer Platoon. The Marines gave approximately a month of their time to remodel the inside of the shelter, making it possible to house more children in need. “We were recognized for our volunteer efforts by CAPA,” said Sgt. Isaiah Justice, a combat engineer with MWSS-273. “It took us about a month to finish the project because we took out walls from the inside and remodeled the shelter so that it can house more children.” The project allowed the CAPA shelter to house 5 more children in their time of need. “It was a blessing to be able to help out the children,” said Cpl. Michael Smith, a combat engineer with MWSS-273. “I’ve had family members go through the same situations as some of the children there, and it just felt good to give back.” According to the

National Children’s Alliance, the Children’s Advocacy Centers served more than 315,000 children around the country. The CAPA house is doing its part in Beaufort to help more children, and the combat engineers of MWSS273 made that possible. The Marines gave their time and effort towards the project and completed it as a team. “The project brought us closer not only as Marines but as people,” said Smith. The combat engineer Marines range in ranks and levels of experience and everyone played an important role. “The Marines here are well rounded and got the job done by working together,” said Justice. The Marine Corps focuses on teamwork from the time a recruit steps on the yellow footprints. It builds camaraderie in the Corps, and gets the job done in the fastest, safest, and most effective way possible. “It makes you feel good because not only are you doing something for the Marine Corps, but also for the community you live in,” said Smith. Photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Foster

The combat engineer platoon of Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 was recognized for their volunteer work for remodeling a children’s shelter for the Child Abuse Prevention Association of Beaufort Jan. 25.

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MALS-31 Marine most ready when least expected Story by: Cpl. Samantha K. Foster Staff Writer

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Sgt. Christopher J. Romero, right, and a Marine from his unit count 50 caliber rounds at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., in October 2015. Romero and his small crew had to work in the sand to count and retrieve ordnance after an AH-1 Cobra malfunction during a Weapons and Tactics Instructor course. Romero and the Marine are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Not every mission goes according to plan, and sometimes it only takes one Marine to take charge and continue forward. Sgt. Christopher J. Romero did just that, tackling an unforeseen situation straight on without hesitation. Romero is an aviation ordnance system technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31. During Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-16 on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., October 2015, Romero’s unique qualifications would prove necessary for the mission to go forward. On his day off in the crew rotation, he awoke to a call

from his command saying he was needed immediately for something of very high importance. No questions asked, the Marine rushed to his work area where he found an unfamiliar atmosphere. “When I got to work, everyone was freaking out because there was an ordnance call,” said Romero. “An AH-1 Cobra went down, and it was full of ordnance that needed to be safely transported.” Romero had a special qualification, a hazardous material certifier, which allowed him to facilitate the transport of the ordnance safely. “I was the only person there to have the qualification needed to handle the ordnance,” said Romero. “I was told to grab a cranial and paperwork because

I would be going to the middle of the dessert.” With the tools needed in hand, Romero headed to the flight line and boarded an MV-22 Osprey that took off as soon as he boarded. Once he arrived, the possibility of the transport aircraft malfunctioning due to conditions lingered. “When we got there, the Osprey couldn’t shut down because it had to keep blowing all the sand away from the intakes,” said Romero. “We had to work fast with the environment and the weather against us.” Romero and his small crew had to work in the sand to count all the ordnance, 50 caliber rounds, and all the rounds for the small crew served weapons. He separated the larger ordnance and put them back into their original containers to

make it safe to put on board an Osprey with passengers. “Two Lance Corporals and I counted everything in about 40 minutes, and once I declared the Cobra safe, the maintenance crew could begin working,” said Romero. The Marines weren’t allowed to fly the ordnance directly onto the flight line, so they had to make a stop at a separate location to have it picked up by a medium tactical vehicle to drive it back safely to base. “It was a good experience, and it taught me that hard work really does pay off, even if you don’t see it now,” said Romero. “I’ve been to Korea, Japan, Hawaii, 29 Palms, Yuma, and Tyndall Air Force Base, but my most interesting experience in the Marine Corps so far was that time in Yuma.”

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are in the full swing of campaigning, many service members may feel the need to show their support and make their opinion heard. It is important to remember our role as U.S. service members. The Department of Defense has a longstanding, well-defined policy regarding political campaigns and elections to avoid the perception that the DoD endorses any particular candidate or cause. The DoD encourages service members to fulfill the civic obligation to vote, but members of the Armed Forces on active duty should not engage in partisan political activities. According to MARADMIN 603/15, Marines and other members of the Armed Forces are subject more restrictive rules than federal civilian employees. Active duty Marines and sailors are allowed to vote and express personal opinions about politics but not as a representative of the Armed Forces. Service members are authorized to make monetary donations to political campaigns and attend events like parades and rallies as long as they are not in uniform, according the MARADMIN. The most important thing for Marines and sailors to remember when becoming active in politics is that they are not allowed to speak for the entire DoD. When writing a social media post or even conducting an interview with a news organization, service members must explicitly state that their views are not representative of the military as a whole. Marines and sailors are encouraged to register and vote in all elections However; many do not know the steps involved or how to prepare in advance for voting. Keep in mind these useful tips as you begin the voting process: To be eligible to vote, you must be a U.S.

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Posters encouraging Marines to engage the political systems they defend hang in various locations throughout Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. With their military lifestyles and professional requirements, Marines often find politics and profession to be a balancing act. While maximum participation in the electoral process is encouraged throughout the Marine Corps, the guidelines laid out in Department of Defense Directive 1344.10 are readily available to Marines walking the politics-profession tightrope as they perform their civic and military duties.

citizen, a resident of the state in which you are registering and 18 years old on or before Election Day. Registration must be completed 20 days before all primaries and elections. You are eligible for absentee voting if you are absent from your registered county on Election Day, are ill or physically disabled, or are registered in a county, but are a

member of the Armed Forces or a spouse or child of a service member. Your voting assistance officer can assist you with registering, obtaining an absentee ballot and explaining the voting, registration and absentee ballot regulations which vary from state to state. To obtain all necessary voting information, Marines and their families should

contact their unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s voting assistance officer or visit the Manpower and Reserve Affairsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; voting page on Marines.milÂ for more information. Regardless of whether you are a service member, a spouse, a veteran, or simply a supporter, do your part to ensure the brightest future for America by casting your vote this Election Day.

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2nd Recon conducts dive supervisor course

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion prepare to dive in the pool during the Dive Supervisor Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19. The course certifies Marines as dive supervisors whose mission is to oversee dives and ensure that operations are conducted safely and effectively. Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Erick Galera II Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a dive supervisor course at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Jan. 19. The course is held up to twice a year and is open to sergeants and above who have graduated from the Marine Combatant Dive School in Panama City Beach, Florida. Upon completing the two-week course, Marines earn the title “Dive Supervisor” and are then responsible for the equipment, the conduct of the dive, and the post dive by ensuring the equipment is ready for the next training exercise or real-life operation. “Diving is a big part of reconnaissance, especially for that clandestine insertion and extraction from missions,” said Staff Sgt. Frank Simmons, a student in the dive supervisor course. “With the Marine Corps getting back to its amphibious roots and [recon Marines] having a much larger footprint and presence on the Marine Expeditionary Units, we need this diving capability to be well honed.” Not only will these students be responsible for supervising an MK25 dive, which is designed for clandestine insertions and extractions, but

they will also be expected to handle any reallife medical emergencies that may occur from the dive evolution, said Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Dipasqua, an MK25 team leader with the Marine Combatant Dive Detachment in Panama City Beach, Florida. “The key and most important portion of the course is the medical training,” Simmons said. “There are a lot of dive injuries that people can fall under when they are subsurface, and those are things that we are trained extensively on, for notifying and taking care of as quickly as possible.” “The most serious situation that could develop would be an unconscious diver, where the student is expected to recognize that the diver is unconscious and provide the life saving techniques and echelon of care that he needs,” said Dipasqua. The dive supervisors are an incredible asset to the Marine Expeditionary Force because, without them, units would not be able to conduct a dive due to protocol, said Simmons. “This capability will allow the 2d Marine Division or MEUs to clandestinely insert Marines into any foreign country when we are forward deployed,” said Simmons. “We will be able to effectively do that in a safe manner.”

Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion run through the proper procedures they need to take when a diver becomes unconscious during a dive supervisor course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 19. The course certifies Marines as dive supervisors whose mission is to oversee dives and ensure that operations are conducted safely and effectively.

We will get you to safety: VMM-161 conducts casualty-evacuation training

A Marine preparing to deploy with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit lies on a litter after being brought onto an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 during casualty-evacuation training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20. Casualty-evacuation training prepares the Marines to land in a combat zone, pick up injured Marines and transport them to a safe area. Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams Marine Corps Air Station Miramar

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 supported Marines preparing to deploy with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit during casualty-evacuation training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 20. The training began with the Marines on the ground calling for a casualty evacuation to the Marines in the air. “We played the scenario as if someone was down, hurt or had some kind of injury in the zone, and we extracted them and

took them to a safe zone,” said Cpl. Joshua Payne, a crew chief with VMM-161 and a Spring, Texas, native. Communication between the Marines on the ground and the Marines in the air are crucial to accomplishing a casualty evacuation. “It’s important that the guys on the ground convey what they need from us in the air,” said Capt. Nicholas Pretty, a pilot with VMM-161 and a San Jose, California, native. “It’s also important that the communication controller is able to move the aircraft to injured personnel.” During this training, pilots with VMM161 must land in an unprepared field to

simulate a combat zone. Pilots check for obstructions before landing with the help of the crew chiefs. “As a crew chief on an MV-22B Osprey, we must keep our head on a swivel and have a high sense of situational awareness so we can clear the aircraft into the zone and call it down to the deck,” said Payne. Casualty evacuation is one of the most important parts of predeployment training because Marines must be able to get injured personnel out of dangerous areas in a timely and efficient manner in order for them to receive necessary medical attention. “Prior to deployment, we do casualty-

evacuation training a lot,” said Pretty. “When we aren’t working toward a deployment, [we do this] about once a month.” It’s important for them to get back to the basics of their core mission since the Marines of VMM-161 recently returned from a deployment, according to Payne. “We are used to a more amphibious type of flying,” said Payne. “The core of our mission is assault support, which includes confined-area landings, landing in the dirt or any kind of dust, flying higher up in the mountains and low-altitude tactics. It’s important for us to stay proficient and current in that training.”

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Kilo Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3012

Platoon 3008

Pfc. K. W. Brush, Chesapeake, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. T. C. Hang

Pfc. D. S. Pritts, Augusta, WV Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. E. Urbina

Platoon 3009

Platoon 3013

Pfc. J. P. Eden, Enon, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C. D. Singleton

Pfc. M. H. Frazier, Harrisburg, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. Q. D. Sheppard

Platoon 3010

Platoon 3014

Pfc. D. L. Liggins, Utica, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. F. Canete

Pfc. Y. A. Tsivkin, Newton, MA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. S. Dickenson

Platoon 3008

Pvt. G. M. Adkins , Pvt. C. M. Almanzar , Pvt. J. L. Bandy , Pvt. J. M. Bissell , Pvt. J. S. Black , Pfc. F. X. Boykin , Pvt. J. T. Brannon , Pvt. M. J. Brock , Pfc. T. V. Brooks , Pfc. S. G. Brown , Pvt. S. T. Brownlee , Pfc. K. W. Brush , Pfc. R. G. Camp , Pvt. M. D. Caswell , Pvt. C. S. Chitwood , Pfc. J. O. Credendino , Pfc. T. A. Dixon , Pvt. J. P. Esquivias , Pfc. C. L. Farver , Pfc. R. K. Feather , Pvt. J. D. Flanigan , Pfc. B. C. Fungquinones , Pfc. W. H. Hagler , Pfc. S. J. Henion , Pfc. N. G. Hermann , Pvt. G. L. Hoffrogge , Pfc. C. D. Honeycutt , Pvt. Z. S. Hopper , Pfc. E. C. Huling* , Pvt. L. C. Lanford , Pvt. D. D. Lindsey , Pfc. B. L. Lynn , Pfc. K. Maslog , Pvt. A. W. Mech , Pvt. S. Medinaperez , Pvt. J. M. Moen , Pfc. A. M. Morton , Pvt. T. M. Norman Jr , Pvt. S. T. Orlandi , Pvt. P. Ozturk , Pvt. J. C. Paul , Pvt. R. Pena , Pvt. M. A. Pina , Pvt. C. G. Powell , Pfc. J. I. Reeves , Pvt. K. D. Rhodes , Pvt. J. A. Robles , Pvt. K. D. Rowe , Pfc. K. B. Schuman , Pfc. W. E. Spencer , Pfc. L. A. Stahly* , Pvt. T. D. Stone , Pvt. V. Taylor , Pvt. D. R. Thomas , Pfc. C. S. Trammell , Pfc. D. J. Tutman* , Pvt. J. R. Wade , Pvt. J. R. Walker , Pvt. A. H. Walters , Pfc. E. J. Washington , Pfc. K. B. White

Platoon 3009

Pvt. M.G. Algorri , Pvt. F.A. Angelesballesteros , Pvt. J.A. Brockman , Pvt. A.B. Carr , Pvt. C.N. Champasy , Pvt. J.A. Cuellar , Pvt. M. J. Curran , Pfc. J. L. Cuschleg , Pfc. J. P. Eden* , Pvt. J. M. Flanagan , Pvt. P.T. Garcia , Pfc. J.D. Glowinski , Pvt. A. I. Gossman , Pvt. T. L. Gray , Pfc. C. M. Hatfield , Pfc. A. M. Heubach , Pfc. D. R. Hollifield , Pvt. J. L. Holloway , Pfc. L. S. Jabouri* , Pvt. B.T. Jordan , Pvt. C. B. Kidwell , Pvt. K. D. Kilgore , Pvt. D. W. Kirkland , Pfc. S. L. Lambert , Pvt. C. R. Leahy , Pfc. J. R. Levasseur , Pfc. J. J. McCoy , Pvt. T. W. Mclaughlin , Pfc. C. J. Montalvo , Pvt. D. M. Montgomery , Pvt. K. R. Negron , Pvt. I. J. Ortizfisher , Pvt. H. E. Page , Pfc. D. J. Peterson , Pvt. M. W. Pierson , Pvt. I. S. Raab , Pvt. J. A. Ranilla , Pvt. A. R. Raymond , Pfc. L. M. Roberts , Pvt. C. A. Rutz , Pvt. P.E. Schaffter , Pvt. B. G. Solenberger , Pfc. J. Soto , Pvt. M. A. Sutton Jr. , Pvt. K. J. Szymanowski , Pvt. A. R. Tenney , Pfc. A. S. Thomas , Pvt. C. J. Thomas , Pvt. N. G. Thomas , Pvt. K. T. Toledo , Pvt. J. Toncich IV. , Pfc. B. A. Triplett* , Pfc. D. C. Truman , Pvt. C. L. Tyler , Pfc. D. S. Valentic , Pvt. B. A. Vanderpool , Pvt. T. W. Vannostrandstinson , Pvt. M. A. Vasquez , Pfc. R. I. Walser , Pvt. B. S. Wells , Pfc. B. C. Whitehead

Platoon 3010

Pfc. D. D. Acuna , Pvt. E. R. Atkinson , Pvt. A. E. Baker , Pfc. A. T. Ballard , Pvt. T. A. Basnight , Pfc. J. M. Bates , Pfc. C. J. Beeman , Pfc. J. D Bockweg , Pvt. J. T. Bream , Pfc. A. J. Bruff , Pvt. A. D. Burns , Pvt. H. D Bush , Pvt. T. M. Carroll , Pvt. T. J. Chavis , Pvt. J. T. Cline , Pvt. C. M. Connors , Pvt. E. A Eltman , Pfc. Z. S. Flever , Pvt. M. R. Fenstermacher , Pvt. K. R. Fletcher , Pvt. E. W. Freudemann , Pvt. D. M. Griffin , Pfc. W. T Griffith , Pvt. S. F. Grigg , Pvt. C. A. Grubb , Pvt. K. R. Jones , Pvt. T. A. Kaufman , Pvt. B. D. Keyser , Pfc. J. T. Kurzen* , Pvt. G. M. Lamb , Pvt. B. C. Laughman , Pfc. D. L. Liggins Jr. , Pvt. T. G. Llamas , Pvt. C. D. Lockhart , Pvt. K. P. Martin , Pvt. L. J. Mendez , Pvt. N. A. Milesgreen , Pvt. D. A. Nafziger , Pvt. A. R. Nolan , Pfc. B. D. Nungester* , Pvt. J. M. Paes , Pvt. J. T. Painter , Pfc. T. D. Parker* , Pfc. J. P. Pinzon , Pfc. S. P. Potts , Pfc. E. L. Quinn , Pvt. J. J. Rankin , Pvt. C. D. Rice , Pfc. D. J. Robinson , Pvt. D. J. Salm , Pvt. A. E. Saravia , Pvt. R. P. Seeley , Pfc. D. S. Shafer , Pvt. J. A. Siguenza , Pfc. J. D. Slack , Pfc. F. D. Thomas* , Pfc. A. P. Thomson , Pfc. J. R. Wachter , Pvt. J. T. Williams , Pfc. Z. A. Wilson , Pfc. D. B. Withers , Pvt. D. Y. Zamora

Platoon 3012

Pvt. E. Alcantara , Pvt. M.J. Almanzarojas , Pvt. J.T. Anderson , Pfc. K.M. Bishop , Pvt. Q.J. Bradford , Pfc. D.F. Brasco Jr , Pvt. T.A. Buremann , Pvt. B.W. Burt , Pvt. A.C. Cardella Jr , Pvt. A.R. Cassara , Pvt. M.L. Colon , Pfc. T.D. Cooper , Pfc. D.M. Coulon , Pvt. A.M. Creeca , Pfc. M.Q. Daise , Pfc. A.L. Drayton Jr , Pfc. R.M. Duffy , Pvt. D. A. Edeh , Pvt. C.C. Edelman , Pvt. J.F. Fahrner V , Pfc. F.A. Fernandesgallardo , Pvt. B.J. Gorgia , Pfc. C. Gilleo , Pfc. A.J. Gonzalez * , Pvt. S.P. Harvey , Pvt. E.Hernandez , Pfc. A.A. Hess , Pfc. K.T. Kahsai , Pvt. T.A. Hint , Pvt. J.G. Kanneh , Pfc. N.D. Kaufer , Pvt. A.J.Lara , Pfc. B.L. Laverdiere , Pvt. M.C. Lloyd , Pvt. M.A. Mccarthy , Pvt. B.D. Morcef , Pvt. D.N. Mullen , Pvt. B.R. Mullican , Pvt. T.M. Ney , Pfc. C.H. Obrien* , Pvt. J.J. Parrilla , Pfc. B.H. Plate , Pfc. J.A. Plum , Pvt. K.J. Pompei , Pvt. D.W. Price , Pfc. D.S. Pritts * , Pvt. M.J. Rebert , Pfc. E.I. Roche , Pfc. D.J. Rodriguez , Pvt. L.M. Sanders , Pfc. A.B. Scull* , Pvt. R.D. Searle , Pfc. K.I. Small * , Pvt. B.J. Stever , Pvt. M.P. Swartz , Pvt. R.P. Sweeny , Pvt. B.L. Torres , Pfc. J.H. Valenti , Pvt. M.A. Waters , Pvt. J.M. Watts * , Pvt. L.R. Williams , Pvt. R.L. Willoughby

Platoon 3013

Pfc. B. Alcantara , Pvt. J. M. Almeida , Pvt. S. D. Ansell , Pvt. Z. N. Bagwell , Pfc. D. L. Barto , Pvt. I. M. Baum , Pvt. A. L. Blaser , Pfc. S. M. Boteroalvardo , Pfc. M. J. Brown , Pvt. L. J. Daigrepont , Pfc. K. E. Diazrodriguez , Pvt. J. A. Ferguson , Pfc. M. A. Fernandez , Pfc. V. B. Fesmire , Pvt. C. M. Fettes , Pfc. D.R. Fiddner , Pfc. M. J. Frazier* , Pvt. S. W. Gilligan , Pfc. M. H. Guay , Pfc. J. G. Howard* , Pvt. H. H. Huddleston , Pvt. D. L. Hutton , Pfc. M. B. Jackson , Pvt. J. L. Johnson , Pvt. J. C. Jones , Pvt. J. X. Lacey , Pvt. C. D. Lach , Pvt. Q. C. Leeks , Pvt. J. A. Magson , Pvt. U. E. Maldonado , Pvt. R. M. Malone , Pfc. M. L. Mascarella , Pfc. P. M. Mbulo , Pvt. A. Miller , Pvt. A. M. Mongeon , Pvt. K. E. Moore , Pvt. S. V. Nilan , Pvt. F. J. Paige , Pvt. N. J. Payton , Pfc. D. D. Prizio , Pvt. N. J. Raynor , Pfc. D. J. Riley* , Pfc. D. C. Robinsonwatson , Pfc. M. J. Rockwell* , Pvt. T. A. Rogan , Pfc. J. J. Rosadoperez , Pfc. W. D. Rose , Pfc. A. H. Santos , Pvt. J. D. Scalera , Pvt. D. E. Scott , Pvt. T.L. Smith , Pvt. E. M. Thomas , Pfc. X. Torresvargas , Pvt. B. E. Troclair , Pfc. S. C. Turnbull , Pvt. T. J. Vartolone , Pvt. K. L. Watkins , Pvt. K. Youyou , Pvt. A. J. Zavaglia

Platoon 3014

Pvt. K. A. Addai , Pfc. K. D. Addison , Pvt. S. Agudelo , Pvt. B. J. Amalfitano , Pvt. A. Arcos , Pfc. R. A. Ball , Pfc. C. A. Bartlett* , Pvt. N. G. Barto , Pfc. K. M. Bonillamedina* , Pvt. I. X. Bryant , Pvt. J. E. Cheeley , Pvt. J. L. Coxwilson , Pvt. D. J. Dansby , Pfc. J. R. Dement , Pfc. J. M. Dominguezcruz , Pvt. D. H. Duvall , Pfc. B. S. Ely , Pvt. D. R. Everetts , Pfc. J. L. Forneyhelms* , Pfc. D. A. Fox Jr , Pfc. M. H. Fracasso , Pfc. D. M. Galvan , Pvt. C. A. Green , Pvt. G. N. Hester , Pvt. C. E. Homan , Pfc. J. H. Honor , Pfc. J. J. Howe , Pvt. B. J. Jensen , Pvt. D. L. Johnson , Pvt. K. W. Johnson , Pfc. T. A. Kinsey , Pfc. E. T. Laase , Pvt. D. S. Lamar , Pfc. E. W. Mccarthy , Pvt. E. A. Monyak , Pfc. W. A. Nemeth III , Pvt. S. D. Nicolas , Pfc. W. B. Ownbey , Pvt. J. C. Powell , Pvt. M. T. Reynolds , Pvt. R. G. Reynolds , Pvt. W. J. Rogers , Pfc. J. J. Romleski , Pvt. G. Sainz , Pfc. J. A. Sambonigaviria , Pvt. L. S. Silva , Pvt. R. G. Socoby , Pfc. J. D. Splawn , Pfc. W. R. Thibeault , Pvt. N. B. Timms , Pfc. D. A. Tomlinson , Pvt. A. A. Trimis , Pvt. C. S. Tucker , Pfc. D. L. Vanluven* , Pvt. N. S. Wallace , Pvt. M. A. West , Pvt. D. R. White , Pvt. X. D. Zackary

*Denotes meritorious promotion

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