The Jet Stream Feb. 19, 2016

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Friday, February 19, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 07 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

History in flight: The Werewolves

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”

Bolden students rewarded for hard work

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Around world in seven days: Marines complete World Marathon Challenge

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Form secret caves to Norwegian rails: Marines move equipment across Norway for Cold Response

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Marines extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The Marines battling the blaze use hoses to push the fire away from the model jet’s cockpit to simulate procedures for rescuing a pilot in a real life scenario. The Marines are with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

2nd MAW CG visits MCAS Beaufort

Brush up on your children’s dental health Story by: Navy Capt. Martha Villalobos, Director Dental Services and Navy Lt. Elizabeth Padilla, Dental Officer Naval Hospital Beaufort In support of National Children’s Dental Health Month, dental officers from Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort are educating children across the Tri-Command about the importance of good oral health.

Part of a child’s educational curriculum should include proper oral hygiene and prevention to ensure their smiles last a lifetime. Most educators agree that teaching children early helps build a solid foundation for future learning success.

During the event children learn about the importance of regular dental exami see

Dental, page 8

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Students at Bolden Elementary/ Middle School aboard Laurel Bay get a demonstration on the correct way to brush teeth Feb. 17. Medical and dental personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort used puppets to educate the students on proper oral hygiene.

Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas exits an aircraft at the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. Thomas visited various squadrons to observe their operations and interact with the Marines from each unit while at the air station. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. see CG, page 8

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, February 19, 2016

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m.

PG (1:26)

Mess Hall Menu

Saturday 4:30 p.m.

PG-13 (2:03)

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

PG-13 (1:41)

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

Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

Sunday 2 p.m.

PG (1:26)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.

PG-13 (1:54)

Sunday 7 p.m.

PG-13 (1:41)

Games & Puzzles Word Search

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

ACROSS CHALLENGE CHECKERS CHESS CLUE CONTAIN COUNTING CROSSWORD

CRYPTOGRAM DICE DIGITAL DOWN ENJOYMENT GAMES GRAPHICS IMAGINATION

Sudoku

LABRYNTH LAUGHTER LOSER MAZE MOVES NUMBERS PIECES PLAY

POWER PRETEND PUZZLE RECREATION SCORE SCRAMBLE SEARCH SOLUTION

SPORTS STRATEGY SUDUKO VIDEO WINNER WORDS

Feb 12th solution

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

Feb 12th 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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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. 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.

contacted via email for questions as well. Tax Center Fax Machine (843) 228-1114.

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

n The following items were found aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort.

• Black Husky Tool Kit • IPAD • Motorola Phone • Huffy Bike • Travel Cooler • Fishing pole and reel • Gold wedding ring • Silver wedding ring • key ring with assorted keys • Camo wallet partially wrapped in duct tape

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

(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 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

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. n Cyber Security Tips: •Your Common Access Card (CAC) is a controlled item. Make sure you take your CAC with you every time you leave your computer.

•DO NOT participate in unverified surveys.

•DO NOT give out personal, computer, or network information.

•ALWAYS verify the identity of all individuals you do not know.

•Immediately report any suspicious activity to your chain of command or to the Cyber Security Office personnel listed below.

•If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please contact the Cyber Security Office or the Computer Services Helpdesk.

History in flight: The Werewolves

Marine Fighter Squadron 122, known as the “Werewolves,” was commissioned March 1, 1942 at Camp Kearny in San Diego, Calif.

The “Candystripers,” as the unit was known then was, outfitted with the F4F Wildcat aircraft and saw their first combat tour in October 1942. During this tour, the squadron was part of the Cactus Air Force at Henderson Field and also operated out of Espiritu Santo. In April 1943, while under the command of Maj. Pappy Boyington, the squadron transitioned to the F4U Corsair.

The unit’s first combat tour ended July 23, 1943, returning them to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., on Aug. 16. For the next year after their return to the States, the squadron was reorganized and retrained at Marine Corps Air Station El Centro, Calif.

On its second tour, the fighter squadron embarked the escort carrier USS Hollandia in July 1944. They provided close air support for Marines during the Battle of Peleliu at distances of over 1,000 yards from their take off point. The squadron’s ability to provide napalm and rockets, both new weapons systems at the time, greatly aided in the destruction of the last Japanese strongholds on the island. The unit remained on the island conducting combat operations until August 1945 for the remainder of the war.

Following the surrender of Japan, VMF-122 returned home after the surrender of Japan to MCAS Oak Grove, N.C. in Jan. 1946. They were based there for less than two years before transferring to MCAS Beaufort which was followed by another move to MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. The squadron was reactivated in November 1947 becoming the first Marine squadron to employ jetpropelled aircraft flying the FH Phantom. During this time, the squadron also fielded the first and only Marine aerial demonstration team known as the “Flying Leathernecks”. They toured the country for two years before being disbanded with the transition

to the F2H Banshee.

In April 1951, the squadron became the first Marine jet squadron to be both day and night qualified for carrier operations. On 15 May, 1951, the squadron deployed from Naval Air Station Quonset Point aboard the USS Oriskany to the Mediterranean Sea, returning to MCAS Cherry Point in early October 1951. In 1952, they again transitioned to the F9F Panther and after a Mediterranean cruise in 1953, they were assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24 at MCAS Cherry Point.

January 1954 again saw the squadron transitioning aircraft, this time to the FJ Fury. The squadron relocated to Fightertown in September1957 and in December of that year they became the first squadron in the Marine Corps to fly the F-8 Crusader. It was at this time that they transitioned from being the “Candystripers” to “Crusaders.” The squadron designator change to VMF(AW)-122 upon receiving all weather capable F-8Es in 1962. That year they also deployed to Key West, Florida to support combat air patrol missions during the Cuban missile crisis.

In 1964, VMF(AW)-122 deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi for a year and returned to MCAS El Toro, Calif. in January 1965. While there they transitioned to the F-4B Phantom and were redesignated VMFA-122, losing its all-weather capability.

They deployed to the Republic of Vietnam in August 1967 and operated from the airbase at Danang. They rotated to MCAS Iwakuni in September 1968 and returned to Vietnam during the summer of 1969, this time operating from Chu Lai. Following Vietnam, the Crusaders were assigned to MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii in September 1970. They were then ordered to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan to support operations to counter a North Vietnamese offensive against South Vietnam. The squadron returned to Hawaii Dec. 27, 1972.

With the decision not to acquire the F-14 Tomcat, VMFA-122 was reactivated at MCAS Beaufort and refitted with the F-4J in September 1975. On September 25, 1985, VMFA-122 flew its last F-4 sortie, completing 20 years of service as an F-4

“Phantom” squadron.

On January 22, 1986, the squadron began a new era with the acceptance of its first F/A-18A Hornet.

Since that time VMFA-122 conducted multiple training deployments to Europe and throughout the United States.

The squadron increased their combat capabilities by transitioning to the F/A-18C in October 2001.

The squadron participated in the Unit Deployment Program, completing eleven deployments to the Western Pacific.

From July 2002 to July 2003, the VMFA-122 completed a year-long UDP due to the “stopmove” order implemented by the Marine Corps.

This allowed Hornet squadrons from Beaufort to deploy to Kuwait in anticipation of Operation Iraqi Freedom in January 2003.

The F-18 squadron departed MCAS Iwakuni to many locations in the Pacific Region, including Marine Corps Air Facility Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii and Clark Air Based in the Philippines.

In January 2005, they continued the UDP rotation, deploying to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan. In September 2006 the unit again returned to MCAS Iwakuni with detachments to Clark Air Base in the Philippines, Kadena Air Force Base on Okinawa, and Khorat, Thailand.

Prior to another squadron deployment in support of OIF later in 2008, the squadron’s commander reverted the unit to their older WWII nickname, the Werewolves.

The squadron began its first combat deployment in more than 30 years when it left the air station on Aug. 29, 2010 for Kandahar, Afghanistan. April, 2012, the commander of VMFA-122 decided the squadron would revert to the “Crusaders” nickname. Shortly after, VMFA-122 reverted the unit nickname back to the “Werewolves.”

The Werewolves continue to operate out of Fightertown as a fighter attack squadron supporting the Marine Corps mission by continuous training and support operations.

Did you know...

February 23, 1945: Four

days after the initial landings on Iwo Jima, 1stLt Harold G. Schrier led 40 men from Company E, 2d Battalion, 28th Marines, up Mt. Suribachi to secure the crest and raise the small American flag that battalion commander LtCol Chandler Johnson had given Schrier.

Within an hour, the patrol reached the rim of the crater. After a short fire-fight with Japanese defenders emerging from several caves, the small American flag was attached to an iron pipe and raised over the island.

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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Contact us: 228-7225 mcasbeaufort@gmail.com BFRT_JPAO@usmc.mil Commanding Officer MCAS Beaufort Col. Peter D. Buck

Public Affairs Officer Capt. Clayton Groover

Public Affairs Chief Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Fightertown deployed:

Press Chief

Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

Community Relations/Staff Writers Cpl. Samantha K. Foster Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

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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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Friday, February 19, 2016

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Bolden students rewarded for hard work

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Students from Bolden Elementary/ Middle School pose for a group picture at a restaurant in Beaufort, Feb 11. The students were selected for the honor roll because of their dedication to their academic careers. The school took them to lunch as a reward. Bolden is located aboard Laurel Bay.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Students from Bolden Elementary/ Middle School prepare to eat a meal at a restaurant in Beaufort, Feb 11. Several students have been on the honor roll multiple years in a row due to their hard work and high grades. The lunch is a reward to the students. Bolden is located aboard Laurel Bay.

Students from Bolden Elementary/ Middle School eat lunch at a restaurant in Beaufort, Feb 11. The students were selected for the honor roll at the school and the lunch is a reward for their academic achievement. Bolden is one of the three schools located aboard Laurel Bay.

Students from Bolden Elementary/ Middle School prepare to eat a meal at a restaurant in Beaufort, Feb 11. Several students have been on the honor roll multiple years in a row due to their hard work and high grades. The lunch is a reward to the students. Bolden is located aboard Laurel Bay.

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Lt. Col. Shannon M. Brown, right, briefs Maj. Gen. Gary Thomas during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. Thomas visited various squadrons to observe their operations and interact with the Marines from each unit while at the air station. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Brown is the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Maj. Gen. Gary Thomas speaks to Marines about their day-to-day operations during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. Thomas visited various squadrons to observe their operations and interact with the Marines from each unit while at the air station. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

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Lt. Col. Shannon M. Brown, right, briefs Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17.

Thomas visited various squadrons to observe their operations and interact with the Marines from each unit while at the air station. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Brown is the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Lt. Col. Shannon M. Brown, right, briefs Maj. Gen. Gary L. Thomas during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. Thomas visited various squadrons to observe their operations and interact with the Marines from each unit while at the air station. Thomas is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Brown is the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

A student at Bolden Elementary/ Middle School aboard Laurel Bay demonstrates the correct way to brush teeth Feb. 17.

Medical and dental personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort used puppets to educate the students on proper oral hygiene.

During a presentation at Bolden Elementary/ Middle nations including: school, Lt. Misha Lockey, • when children a dental officer at Marine should have their first dental Corps Air Station Beauvisit, fort and several hospital • ways to prevent corpsmen shared about early childhood cavities, the importance of oral • when to expect health with more than 300 changes from primary (baby students. Through Lockey’s teeth) to permanent teeth, efforts, the dental team has • proper brushing obtained tooth paste and and flossing techniques, brushes donated from the • thumb sucking, American Dental Associa• dental sealants, tion, as part of the “Give Kids • the importance of a Smile Day” campaign mouth protector for active sponsored by Colgate and children, Henry Schein.

• saying no to “Through the deepening of tobacco. oral health care knowledge,

Students from Bolden Elementary/ Middle School aboard Laurel Bay pose as teeth to demonstrate correct flossing techniques Feb. 17. The demonstration was part of an assembly organized by medical and dental personnel to better educate children about oral hygiene.

we as dental providers can encourage healthy habits and prevent painful dental diseases,” said Lockey.

According to the Center of Disease Control, cavities are the most prevalent infectious disease in our nation’s children. More than 40% of our children have dental decay by kindergarten. This disease affects the general population but is 32 times more likely to occur in infants who consume a diet high in sugar, and whose parents have not received oral health education guidance for their infants. The best way to ensure that children do not get cavities

or periodontal disease is to instill proper oral habits early.

The TRICARE Dental Program, managed by MetLife, supports this education and prevention effort by promoting early enrollment of children in the dental program and encouraging dental examinations for infants by their first birthday.

According to the enrollment division of MetLife, children are automatically enrolled in the dental program at age four, but parents can enroll them as early as twelve months to promote good dental habits and prevention of tooth decay

and gum disease. Additionally, there are no copays for children in this age group for diagnostic and preventive services, excluding sealants. Enrollment can be completed by the sponsor on line at TRICARE Dental Programs.

In addition to seeing a dentist at an early age, it is important to understand that good oral hygiene starts at home. Parents should regularly clean their baby’s gums with a wet cloth; this stimulates the gum tissue and removes food. They should brush and floss their children’s teeth using a soft-bristled

toothbrush and a small amount (about the size of a pea) of fluoride toothpaste to prevent dental and gum disease. Once children can brush on their own, children should be supervised to ensure they are doing a thorough job. Being proactive will help prevent dental issues in the future.

Open since 1949, Naval Hospital Beaufort provides general medical, surgical, and VA services to all active duty personnel, retired military, family members and veterans residing in the Beaufort area, a total population of approximately 45,000 beneficiaries.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Marines prepare to light the fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The exercise utilized burning jet fuel around a model jet to give Marines a realistic experience of putting out an aircraft fire. The Marines are with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Marines extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting are trained to be ready to respond for an emergency within three minutes.

Marines extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The Marines are wearing heat resistant suits that can withstand up to 2,100 degrees of heat and a breathing apparatus attached to a canister that provides them oxygen as they navigate through the fire. The Marines are with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

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Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting conducted a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17.

The training involved extinguishing fuel fires on a model jet to give ARFF Marines the experience of fighting a real fire. The Marines battling the blaze use hoses to push the fire away from the model jet’s cockpit in order to simulate procedure for rescuing a pilot in a real life scenario.

“We execute training fires as often as possible to train for possible fuel fires and other emergencies on the flight line,” said Sgt. Damien Sanders, a crew chief with ARFF. “Every crew member has to know their job and be prepared to perform in an emergency.”

Training with live fires not only makes the Marines train for a real life scenario, but also ensures that they understand the severity and importance of their specialty to the air station. The unit acts as one of the first response teams on the scene to protect the aircraft crew and its passengers in fire or hazardous material emergencies.

“Our mission is to protect property and flight operations by employing advanced fire suppression rescue operations,” said Sgt. Dustin Clayton, a hand line operator with ARFF. “Without the immediate support of ARFF, aircraft aboard the air station could end up in potentially dangerous situations.”

The Marines with ARFF are trained respond to an emergency within three minutes of notification. Their quick response time is critical to any emergency situation aboard the air station. The jet fuel is utilized in training to give the Marines the opportunity to work in a more realistic setting.

“The [MOS] school uses propane that you can just turn on and off,” said Clayton. “Here, there is no on/off switch so you have to put the fire out yourself just like in real life.”

All ARFF Marines must complete a three-month long military occupational specialty school at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, which teaches basic firefighting skills and hazardous material awareness training.

Training encompassed in an ARFF Marine’s schedule includes water survival training, burn pit exercises and response training. All of which provide them with potentially lifesaving skills.

“The most important training skill we learn is how to effectively extinguish an aircraft fire,” said Sanders.

“We learn proper technique on how to extinguish it and to build and maintain stamina because we’re in the gear for hours at a time.”

Station fire fighters wear heat resistant silver suits to keep themselves safe from the blaze. The gear is rated to withstand up to 2,100 degrees of heat. Along with the reflective suit, the firefighters also use a separate breathing apparatus attached to a canister that provides them fresh oxygen as they navigate through the many hazardous chemicals generated from burning fuels and materials.

“The airfield could not operate without us,” said Clayton. “Our job is to support the Air Station and to save lives and property from damage.”

When the training came to a close the pit was cooled down and the Marines loaded onto their trucks. The training was a success not only for Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy the firefighting Marines but for those Marines extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air whose lives depend on the unique Station Beaufort Feb. 17. Training with live fires not only makes the Marines train for a real skill sets of the ARFF Marines.

life scenario, but also ensures that they understand the importance of their specialty to the air station. The Marines are with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

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Around world in seven days: Marines complete World Marathon Challenge Story by: Sgt. Terry Brady Defense Media Activity FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — From the very beginning, Marines are trained to endure different environmental conditions and maintain and improve combat effectiveness.

Some have taken the concept and applied it to other ambitious endeavors.

Captain Daniel T. Cartica and Capt. Calum Ramm, who participated in the World Marathon Challenge Jan. 23–30, are two of these Marines.

The challenge is a weeklong event consisting of seven marathons spanning across each of the continents.

The marathons were held in: Union Glacier, Antarctica; Punta Arenas, Chile; Miami, Madrid, Spain; Marrakech, Morocco; Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and Sydney, Australia.

Cartica and Ramm finished first and second, respectively, with Cartica finishing with a total time of 24 hours, 46 minutes and 56 seconds.

“Ramm and I ran most of the marathons together,” said Cartica. “He was in great shape, has a high tolerance and threshold for pain, and we worked together for majority of this endeavor. For a few of the marathons, there were six-to-eight-mile sections where Cal and I would just take off, and we would be running 5:30-5:40 [minute] mile pace.

“Training for this event, I don’t think I ran anything faster than 6:45 pace for some of my runs,” said Cartica.

Physically preparing began months before the marathon.

“I did not start training for this event until Oct.

10,” said Cartica. “From that point on, I ran 30 to 35 miles a week. I also did interval swimming, endurance swimming three to four times a week, and CrossFit Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.”

Mentally preparing for the event was more important than physical preparations because of the competitors’ experience and foundation with running, according to Ramm.

“The team’s coach, Joe Puleo, gave me some sound advice, and we both trusted the fact that the years of running I had under my belt would suffice for an endurance event like this,” Ramm said.

The competitors had different reasons for running the marathons. Ramm ran to support fundraisers for ill and injured service members.

“I have been running for a long time, but is has always been to benefit myself,” said Ramm. “I tried to think of ways I could help along the same lines. Since I was a decent runner, I figured I should use my hobby to benefit others.

This was pretty good motivation for me all in itself.

The [fundraisers] do such a great job getting service members back to competing and taking part in sports after their injuries, which I have always found is a great healing process.”

Cartica competed to support the service members who died during the Chattanooga shooting in 2015.

“This event was never about me, or anything I was trying to achieve or seek out, said Cartica.

“The entire premise for doing this was in remembrance of the four Marines and one sailor, who were killed.”

Captains Calum Ramm, left, and Daniel Cartica, right, cross a finish line during the World Marathon Challenge Jan. 23 at Union Glacier, Antarctica. The World Marathon Challenge is a seven-day event that encompasses seven marathons run on every continent. Cartica won the event with a cumulative time of 24 hours, 46 minutes and 56 seconds.

The Marines faced many obstacles, such as lack of sleep and maintaining nutrition, “I found out I had a stress fracture in my shin, which started mid-race in Madrid,” Ramm said.

“That meant finishing the marathon in Spain with the pain, gutting it out in Morocco with even worse pain, and then heading into Dubai barely able to put weight on it.

“Before the race in Dubai, [I] noticed my leg was really swollen,” Ramm said.

“I knew at this point it was going to be a rough race, and for the first nine miles we tried everything to at least numb the pain.

I did not think I was going to finish the race, but was able to meet my goal and run the entire race under four hours.”

In the aftermath of the

Captains Calum Ramm, left, and Daniel Cartica, right, hold the Marine Corps battle colors at the finish line during the World Marathon Challenge Jan. 23 at Union Glacier, Antarctica. The World Marathon Challenge is a seven-day event that encompasses seven marathons run on every continent. Cartica won the event with a cumulative time of 24 hours, 46 minutes and 56 seconds.

competition, Ramm hopes Marines pursue ambitions and challenges boldly.

“A lot of times, I see Marines using there leave to go home for two or three weeks and do what they were doing for the 17 years before they joined the

Corps,” Ramm said. “I really like to encourage people, not just Marines, to take the time they have off and do something different, or go somewhere new.

“I think if you want to go out and do something, don’t hesitate and just do

it. It’s definitely worth putting yourself out there and seeing what happens, and this trip just further fortified that in my mind.”

Form secret caves to Norwegian rails: Marines move equipment across Norway for Cold Response

Marines guide a Humvee onto a railcar at Hell Station Feb. 12, 2016, for transportation to Rena, Norway, where the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s ground combat element will take part in live-fire exercise in the coming days. The rail operations moved vehicles and equipment prepositioned in caves here to the training area in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16, comprised of 13 allied and partner nations, and over 16,000 troops, starting later this month. The Marines are with 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

A Humvee pulls onto a railcar at Hell Station in Hell, Norway Feb. 12, 2016, for transportation to Rena, Norway, where the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s ground combat element will take part in live-fire exercise in the coming days. The rail operations moved vehicles and equipment prepositioned in caves here to the training area in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 16, comprised of 13 allied and partner nations, and over 16,000 troops, starting later this month.

By Cpl. Dalton Precht II Marine Expeditionary Force HELL, Norway — The Norwegian Home Guard and U.S. Marines moved main battle tanks, amphibious assault vehicles, artillery, and equipment forward to one of the largest live-fire ranges in Norway Feb. 12 in preparation for Exercise Cold Response 2016.

“The rail operations provide a quick and easy mode of transportation to move around for Cold Response 16,” said Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Conradi, logistics operations chief with Marine Forces Europe and Africa.

The equipment from the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program-Norway, which includes M1A1 main battle tanks, light armored vehicles, amphibious assault vehicles, and other combat vehicles, were drawn from stockpiles stored and meticulously maintained in secure caves throughout central Norway. Tons of it was loaded onto railcars on its way to a live-fire exercise in Rena, Norway, in the coming days.

“This lets us work side by side and get expertise from the Norwegians, who operate in this environment full time,” said Conradi.

MCPP-N enables Marines to fall in on battle-ready equipment and quickly move it forward, enhances the Corps’ ability to respond to crises in the region quickly and effectively. The railhead’s accessibility from the caves makes it that much more effective.

“This is as important as any other training,” said Norwegian Army Capt. Rune Andersen, the company commander for Movement and Transportation Company, Host Nation Support Battalion. “Several aspects of that with integration of nations and preparing them in this climate all come together and prepare us for Cold Response.”

The Norwegians and Marines of 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade show the capability of Marine Corps prepositioning and host-nation support.

“We love to work with the Marines,” he said. “It’s an important thing to do for us to be able to train with them.

We are lucky to have the Marines come over and do all of our training here.”

Exercise Cold Response is a regularly scheduled training event designed to enhance joint crisis response capabilities in cold weather environments.

This year’s exercise will include NATO allies and partners from 13 countries to improve capabilities in coldweather conditions.

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