The Jet Stream April 8, 2016

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Friday, April 08, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 14 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Mike Company Graduates See Page 09

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

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Iraqi, Coalition Forces Turning Tide In Fight To Defeat ISIL

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CLB-2 completes non-lethal weapons training

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Warrior Day H&HS Marines build camaraderie, unit cohesion during field meet

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Photo by Cpl. Samantha K. Foster

A Marine executes a push up at a unit field meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 1. The push up competition is one of many events during the field meet Marines must win to take the trophy and bragging rights back to their work section. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

Congressman visits Townsend Bombing Range

Marine Corps Recruiting Command Casting Call Coming to MCAS Beaufort

Graphic illustration by Marine Corps Recruiting Command

Marine Corps Recruiting Command will host a casting call at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 11. Marines of all ranks, military occupational specialties, and backgrounds will be considered for the opportunity to be featured in future MCRC advertising projects.

Story by: Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Public Affairs Chief

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

U. S. Congressman Earl L. Carter visits Townsend Bombing Range in McIntosh County, Ga., on March 31, 2016. The visit is to discuss the future expansion of the range, which would be the only inert smart bomb range on the East Coast, and enable the U. S. Marine Corps and other services to train at the highest level possible. see

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Marine Corps Recruiting Command will host a casting call at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 11.

Marines of all ranks, military occupational specialties, and backgrounds will be considered for the opportunity to be featured in future MCRC advertising projects.

“We are always in search of highly qualified Marines from various MOSs, backgrounds and ethnicities who will best represent the Marine Corps and the face of the nation,” said Capt. Amber Schro-

eder, Digital Engagement Officer, Marine Corps Recruiting Command. “This casting tour is a rare opportunity for Marines to assist us in influencing and recruiting the future of the Marine Corps.”

The intent of on-site casting is to conduct a face-to-face pre-screening of Marines who are interested in participating.

MCRC believes that active-duty Marines are the best representative for the Marine Corps and this opportunity also gives the Marine Corps the ability to showcase the talent serving.

“I think it’s a great opportunity for the Marines not only in the air station but across the Marine Corps,” said Cpl. Olivia Ortiz, a Marine with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “It’s not every day you get called upon to potentially see

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, April 08, 2016

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2:30 p.m.

PG (1:46)

Mess Hall Menu

Saturday 4:00 p.m.

PG (1:46)

Saturday 7:00 p.m.

R (1:39)

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 2:00 p.m.

PG (1:34)

Sunday 4:00 p.m.

PG (1:48)

Sunday 7:00 p.m.

PG-13 (2:14)

Sizzling 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

Word Bank

ADOBO ASHES BACKYARD BARBECUE BBQ BRINING BRISKET BURGER BURNER BURNT

CARAMELIZE CHAR CHILE DRY DURATION FLIP GRILLED HARDWOOD INDIRECT LOIN

Sudoku

MARINATE PICNIC RACK RIBS ROAST RUB SEAR SEASONING SIDES SLAB

SMOKER SPATULA SPICES TEMPERATURE TENDER TOPPER

March 25th solution

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

March 25th 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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HAPPENINGS n As part of regularly scheduled, routine maintenance, runway 05-23 is closed until mid-summer.

Runways undergo wear and tear when aircraft take off and land. This is similar to the wear and tear placed on roads due to traffic volume.

Conducting routine maintenance on our runways maintains the integrity of the surface and ensures our pilots are operating on the most structurally sound runway possible. 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 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

well. Tax Center Fax Machine (843) 228-1114.

(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 Prepare your resumes and transcripts! A Career & Education Fair for the military community will be held from 1100-1400, March 24th, at the All Weather Training Facility on Blvd de France (adjacent the Main Parade Deck) on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. There will be Federal, State and local employers, and various universities and colleges for you to talk to, decide on a college plan or career goal, or get a job. For more information or career assistance, call 228-2761, and for education advisements, call 228-2152.

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

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

The Tax Center will be setting up appointments via phone and will accept walkins 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.

service members, veterans, and civilians within the TriCommand. 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 The Marine Corps Security Guard Recruiting and Screening Team (RAST) is visiting Beaufort April 1415. The team will be at the MCAS Beaufort base theater with briefs starting at 8;30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m both days.

The briefs are open to any and all Marines interested in learning more about the MSG Program. All Marines requiring MSG Phase II screening should attend and stay afterthe brief to conduct the screening with the MSG RAST.

Chaplain’s Corner

The Power of Forgiveness

By Chaplain Luke Wilson LT, CHC, USN Deputy Chaplain, MAG-31

We all have wounds sometimes, whether they are emotional, physical, or spiritual. Some may be small and relatively easy to get over. But other wounds can be big, serious, and deep. These wounds may hurt for days, weeks, months, or even years. Wounds like this can become a part of us and impact our life. So what should we do when we are hurt by others? Should we try to get even? Should we forgive? We learn from the Bible to not condemn and we will not be condemned, and to forgive and we will be forgiven (Luke 6:37). If we insist on getting even and seek revenge, I wonder if that is like saying that we can handle this better than God. The Bible also teaches us that God will do the judging, that God will take care of it (Romans 12:19). The question is – do we trust that God will ultimately take care of everything?

Are any of us perfect? No. That means that all of us at times have wounded someone and been wounded by someone. So there are times when we all need to forgive and be forgiven.

So what is forgiveness? It is important to understand what forgiveness is and what it is not.

Forgiving does not always mean forgetting.

Forgiveness does not mean that there are no consequences. It’s not the same as pretending that unacceptable behavior is acceptable. If we forgive someone, it doesn’t mean that we no

longer feel pain or that we are finished grieving. Forgiveness does not always immediately lead to trust and reconciliation. So, what does it mean to forgive someone? Forgiveness is like a cancelled debt. It means giving up the perceived right to get even, giving up the attitude that “you owe me.”

Of course, this is all easier said than done.

For minor mistakes and offenses, we might be able to forgive quickly. We can try to accept others’ imperfections and remember our own flaws. But for more major offenses and betrayals, we might need to go slowly and get help and support from others to work towards forgiving someone. We can remind ourselves that the relationship with our loved one or friend is more important than the offense. We can also remember the times we have needed forgiveness and seek to develop compassion for the other person. We should take the time we need, patiently work through any painful feelings, and then strive to forgive and move forward.

Forgiveness is really more about the one forgiving than the one being forgiven. There are many benefits to forgiving others. Forgiveness overcomes bitterness and helps us move beyond pain. Forgiveness can increase our capacity for love and make reconciliation possible.

When we forgive someone and set them free, it’s like we’re really setting ourselves free.

There has been a great deal of research about forgiveness, not only from a spiritual perspec-

tive but also in the context of counseling and education. Research has shown that forgiveness interventions in counseling are successful in treating many problems, including substance abuse and addiction, anger and depression, and relationship problems. Research indicates that some of the benefits of forgiveness are: 1) happier marriages and families, 2) better emotional and physical health, 3) lower levels of anger and hostility, and 4) reduction in stress responses and other behaviors related to cardiovascular disease. Forgiving leads to personal growth and progression in many ways.

Forgiveness takes courage and strength.

When we forgive, we try to see things from the other’s perspective and to develop increased empathy and understanding. Also, even though forgiving is not the same as forgetting, we try to stop dwelling on the past. Although we may still remember that we were wronged, we no longer hold it against the other person. We choose to let it go. Forgiveness is a liberating gift we can give to the other person and to ourselves.

Is there someone in your life you need to forgive? My hope and prayer is that each of us can remember when we have needed forgiveness from God and others, that we can forgive as we have been forgiven, that we can give to others what has been given to us, and that we can set someone free and in the process set ourselves free too.

Fightertown deployed: MALS-31 Stingers have detachments currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-122.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 is currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

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Did you know...

April 10, 1959: Lieutenant

Colonel John H. Glenn, Jr. was named as one of the original seven Project Mercury astronauts selected for space training. The seven astronauts, all volunteers, were selected by NASA from an initial group of 110 leading military test pilots. Three years later, on 20 February 1962, Col Glenn would become the first American to orbit the Earth.

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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Marine Corps Recruiting Command Casting Call Coming to MCAS Beaufort

Graphic illustration by Marine Corps Recruiting Command

Marine Corps Recruiting Command will host a casting call at the Marine Corps Exchange in the 13 area and the Pacific Views Exchange on Camp Pendleton for future recruiting media, April 5-6. MCRC is looking for quality Marines of all ranks, occupational specialty and backgrounds to be considered in future MCRC advertising projects.

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become the face of the Corps.”

Marines interested in this unique opportunity should be in good standing with the Marine Corps. They will be screened for any moral, legal, physical or other issues which could bring discredit on the Marine Corps.

Prior to the visit, Marines should visit www.mcrc.marines.mil/casting to com-

plete a pre-screening worksheet and submit according to the instructions. Even if the online form has not been submitted Marines may still visit a casting event.

Marines who are not located near a casting event listed below are encouraged to submit a pre-screening worksheet online.

Applicants should visit the MCRC Casting Team at one of the dates and locations listed below.

Locations and dates of casting call events include: • MCAS Yuma:

• • • • • •

8 April: Main Exchange MCAS Beaufort: 11 April: Main Exchange MCB Camp Lejeune: 13 April: Main Exchange MCB Camp Johnson: 4 April: By Appointment Only MCAS New River: 15 April: Main Exchange MCB Quantico: 18 April: Main Exchange MB Washington: 19 April: By Appointment Only

There is no command involvement required for the pre-screening. Commands are encouraged to find their most eligible Marines and encourage them to apply.

Prior to each advertising project, MCRC will contact selected Marines and their commands for approval and command screening. A MARADMIN will be released containing more information.

Visit www.mcrc.marines.mil/casting for more information.

EFMP 7 APRIL 0900-1000 Laurel Bay Family Services Center, 63 East Laurel Bay Blvd.

All authorized patrons are invited to attend

RESOURCE FAIR 14 April 1300-1500

NHB Staff Education and Training (SEAT) Center April is Autism Awareness Month and Month of the Military Child. Come join us in connecting the pieces of the puzzle! Autism is a lifelong condition. Learn about the services & programs available which support, educate and provide therapeutic and medical services to families with autism related issues. RSVP in advance for event planning purposes. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us.

Do you have a family member that has a medical or emotional diagnosis? Do you have a child having difficulty in school? Come learn about how the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) can help you. This workshop targets new families, Command Staff, MCCS Program Representatives, and related Civilian Support Programs that are new to this community. Our aim is to deliver detailed information on EFMP objectives, procedures, services and resources. RSVP in advance for event planning purposes. If you need reasonable accommodations in order to fully participate in this event, please contact us.

Please contact Jeanette Cruz at Jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org or (843) 228-3849 for more information.

Please contact Jeanette Cruz at Jeanette.l.smith@usmc-mccs.org or (843) 228-3849 for more information.

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Take Action to Prepare: Join America’s PrepareAthon!

Press Release Headquarters Marine Corps

HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS, Washington, D.C.— Marine Corps Installation Command (MCICOM) invites members of the Marine Corps community to join the 2016 America’s PrepareAthon! (AP!). The campaign, coordinated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in support of President Obama’s National Preparedness directive, commences April 10 and continues through May 28. All Americans are called to act to improve their readiness on April 30, National PrepareAthon!

Day, or at any point during the campaign.

“Marines train to face possible threats, learning to implement practiced responses for any contingency,” said Mark Brown, MCICOM G-3 Installation Protection Branch (IPB) Emergency Management Section Head.

“Preparing for a flood, hurricane, or other disaster isn’t any different. When the threat is real, the response must be too.”

Marines, families, and personnel are encouraged to initiate at least one action in preparation for possible hazards in their region. Individuals can register preparedness activities with FEMA at www.community. fema.gov. Here are 10 simple and easy ways to improve personal and community preptoraredness: 1.

Learn about hazards by visiting Ready Marine Corps at www.ready.marines. mil. The natural hazards emphasized during AP! are floods, tornadoes, wildfires, hurricanes, and extreme heat.

2.

Verify, update, and add personal contact information in the Enterprise Mass

Notification System (EMNS).

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Create communication plans using templates from Ready Marine Corps.

Then test them!

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Build an emergency kit for home, work, and vehicles.

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Contact the Installation’s Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) office, a Marine Corps Community Services program, to learn when the next family readiness training is scheduled. Sign up!

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Plan with neighbors to help each other and share resources.

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Practice a home evacuation plan, hold a tornado drill, plan an evacuation route, etc.

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Clean gutters, trim trees and shrubbery, install shutters, and conduct maintenance to reduce potential injury and property damage.

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Take photos of property and obtain insurance for relevant hazards.

10. Store important documents in a safe, waterproof, and portable container.

As part of the Department of Defense, the Marine Corps supports its goal of creating a culture of preparedness. The strength of community resilience stems from personal preparedness. By participating in the spring AP!, service members bolster their own readiness and that of the nation.

Learn more about Ready Marine Corps at www.ready.marines.mil and follow the program on Facebook and Twitter @ReadyUSMC. Contact Ready Marine Corps at Ready@USMC.mil. For additional information, contact MCICOM Public Affairs, HQMC, Pentagon, Washington, D.C. 703-604-4464.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

U. S. Congressman Earl L. Carter visits Townsend Bombing Range in McIntosh County, Ga., on March 31, 2016. The visit is to discuss the future expansion of the range, which would be the only inert smart bomb range on the East Coast, and enable the U. S. Marine Corps and other services to train at the highest level possible.

U. S. Congressman Earl L. Carter visits Townsend Bombing Range in McIntosh County, Ga., on March 31, 2016. The visit is to discuss the future expansion of the range, which would be the only inert smart bomb range on the East Coast, and enable the U. S. Marine Corps and other services to train at the highest level possible.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

U. S. Congressman Earl L. Carter visits Townsend Bombing Range in McIntosh County, Ga., on March 31, 2016. The visit is to discuss the future expansion of the range, which would be the only inert smart bomb range on the East Coast, and enable the U. S. Marine Corps and other services to train at the highest level possible.

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A Marine sprints on the track during a field meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 1. The Marine is part of a relay race, one of many events during the field Marines execute a bomb drag during a field meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 1. The Marines are par- meet. The Marine is with Headquarters and Headquarters ticipating in the field meet to promote unit camaraderie. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

MCAS Beaufort.

Marines cheer on their peers in a pugil stick match at a unit field meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 1. The Marines are participating in the field meet to promote unit camaraderie. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

Marines prepare to have a face-off in a game of tug-ofwar during a field meet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 1. The Marines are participating in the field meet to promote unit camaraderie. The Marines are with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

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Iraqi, Coalition Forces Turning Tide In Fight To Defeat ISIL Story and photo by: Sgt. Ricardo Hurtado 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade

U.S. Marines and sailors with II Marine Expeditionary Force packed up their bags and headed home after a nine-month deployment to Iraq’s al Anbar province at the end of March 2016.

The troops manned the command element for Task Force Al Taqaddum, at Al Taqaddum Air Base, Iraq, with the mission to advise and assist members of the Iraqi Security Forces conducting operations in the province, primarily in the Ramadi area.

The team of advisors arrived in Al Taqaddum to form the task force shortly after President Barack Obama’s June 10, 2015, announcement on the augmentation of U.S. troops to provide assistance to Iraqi forces in their fight to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

In addition to the II MEF Marines, the U.S.-led coalition force is composed of augments from the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command, as well and U.S. Soldiers, Airmen and components of the Australian and Italian armed forces. The task force currently operates out of Camp Manion at the air base.

During their tour, the team advised the leadership of the 8th Iraqi Army Division, which ultimately led to the recapture of Ramadi, early this year.

U.S. Marine Col. Christopher J. Douglas, the task force commander said that members of the task force advised and assisted the ISF “regarding the planning and coordination for operations in the form of surveillance and reconnaissance for key areas where [the Iraqis] were going to conduct operations” in addition to fire support planning and monitoring of the attacks.

“Nine months ago, there was a much smaller footprint [in the area]. Many capabilities had been added as a need developed within the ISF… and right now we would consider Ramadi secured,” said Douglas. “The local governance and the ISF are now enabled to focus on the stability [of the area] and security operations.”

Douglas also said the recapture of Ramadi is the result of the hard work put in by the ISF, and the task force simply served as advisors throughout the process.

“As far as the role that was played in the securing of Ramadi, really who all the credit goes to is the ISF,” said Douglas. “[Ours] was a limited role in the planning and coordination of operations.”

Through the conduct of operations, members of the task force drew from their offensive mindset to better assist their Iraqi counterparts in the planning and execution of tactics, techniques and procedures. “[As] the Ramadi counter attacks were going on, the members of the task force, specifically the advisors, were providing training to members of the 8th Division, the Anbar Operation Command and the 10th Division, in small number because primarily the forces were committed to the fight,” said Douglas.

The task force conducted train-the-trainer training on communications and radio operations, artillery, explosive

U.S. Marine Sgt. Robert McCabe, a section leader with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command, points out areas of interest to members of his team during a perimeter patrol in Al Taqaddum, Iraq, March 21, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-CC Marines are responsible for the force protection of coalition assets at some Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve bases within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility as part of the effort to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Levant.

ordnance disposal, breaching, and medical techniques.

TFTQ trained nearly 60 Iraqi soldiers on communications and radio operations and more than 40 on artillery. They also trained eight EOD teams, and approximately 40 Iraqis were trained on medical and life-saving procedures.

With their newly gained education, the Iraqis were now able to go back to their units and hold sessions to teach what they learned to other soldiers.

“We saw a real-time effect with the training that was conducted,” said Douglas. “Specific to the medical training, [Iraqi] medics that we worked with came back with casualties and the task force’s medical advisors saw the actual practical applications of some of the techniques that [our U.S. medical personnel] had shown them in training.”

In addition to the planning and coordination for operations and training, the task force also assisted in the care of wounded Iraqi Soldiers who were injured in combat.

Douglas said that this was a significant element as it gave Iraqi Soldiers the will to continue to fight.

If a wounded Iraqi soldier is brought to the gates of Camp Manion, they are first treated by U.S. Navy corpsmen, who assess the patient’s injuries, stabilize them and perform emergency procedures on the spot, if necessary.

Based on the corpsman’s assessment, a patient could be admitted for further care by the U.S. Army medical teams.

The assessment must meet the medical rules of eligibility to determine if the corpsmen are able to provide care.

Iraqi Soldiers who are in danger of losing their life are seen immediately, where more routine injuries may be referred to local hospitals.

According to a medical advisor, the task force admitted 360 casualties for surgery in addition to over 100 who were treated at the gate for minor injuries during TFTQ’s

nine-month deployment.

The expansion of Camp Manion, which houses the task force, is another noticeable accomplishment for the task force. “[The camp] has grown a lot and many capabilities have been added and enhanced,” said Douglas. “I can say that all the credit goes to all of the members of the task force for their diligence, their hard work ethic and their ability to work together – regardless of service – towards the achievement of the shared and common goal, which is providing the best spot available to provide advice, assistance and training for the ISF during the Ramadi counter attacks.”

The new team of advisors arrived at Camp Manion midMarch to begin taking over the task force’s A&A mission.

The team is led by U.S. Marine Col. Sam Cook from II MEF. This is Cook’s third deployment to Iraq, and he hopes to be as successful as Douglas’ team was.

“The previous team under Col. Douglas had an outstanding success with the recapture of Ramadi; I hope to continue that success,” said Cook. “And I look forward to the challenge of helping the Iraqi Security Forces retake their country.”

Cook is also excited to work with other branches of services and is confident in his team.

“I’m looking forward to working in a joint environment with soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines we brought out here from across the [II Marine Expeditionary Force],” said Cook. “Every Marine in II MEF, which is the core of the command element here at the task force, comes from across the [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing], the [2nd Marine Division], and the [2nd Marine Logistics Group]. They were all hand selected and approved by their commanding generals, so the core command element is top notch.”

CLB-2 completes non-lethal weapons training

II Marine Expeditionary Force

An opposing force kneels in front of a riot control squad with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 during the unit’s non-lethal weapons training final exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25, 2016. The battalion had to qualify through the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, in preparation for their upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa.

Story and photo by: Cpl. Joey Mendez II Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina -- Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 participated in the unit’s final exercise for their nonlethal weapons training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, March 25.

The final exercise was a riot control exercise that included an aggressive opposing force who would try to notionally attack, injure and steal from the Marines.

Non-lethal weapons instructors, with the Expeditionary Operations Training Group, even escalated the reality of the training by forcing the Marines to operate while being misted with OC spray and under the distraction of loud siren noises in order to add an extra dimension of confusion.

“Today we conducted realistic riot control training in preparation for our upcoming deployment in case we have to conduct an actual evacuation of a control center or handle a protest as riot control,” said Gunnery Sgt. Shawn Fitzpatrick, the assistant team leader for the Evacuation Control Center Team.

EOTG raised the intensity and difficulty of the non-lethal training during the final exercise, months after the training initially began.

“EOTG has brought new elements into our training such as OC spray, tasers, new takedown techniques, and new riot control techniques,” said Fitzpatrick.

The intensity of the training proved itself challenging for the Marines.

“We definitely faced a plethora of challenges, but we just kept fighting through as a team and kept in mind that mission accomplishment is the most important mission in itself,” Fitzpatrick said.

The final exercise was also a qualification for the unit to be able to deploy on with the next rotation of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis ResponseAfrica.

Fitzpatrick explained the qualification requirements the Marines underwent, such as learning how to use the X26 TASER, feeling the effects of the stun-gun completing a non-lethal combatants course while under the effects of OC spray, passing three written tests, and executing a riot control weapon range.

“I feel as if our team had an outstanding performance,” Fitzpatrick said. “We completed all the missions we were assigned to and everyone really seemed to grasp a sense of understanding for what was expected of us and I feel like not only myself but the entire team is much more prepared, confident, and ready to go forward and handle possible situations that may arise.”

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Mike Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3024

Pfc. A. C. Janson, Jacksonville, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. N. D. McLain

Platoon 3029

Pfc. S. A. King, Salem, MA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. P. E. Johnson

Platoon 3025

Pfc. A. C. Mach, Canton, MI Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. P. B. Figareau

Platoon 3030

Pfc. K. A. Saunders, Saint Thomas, USVI Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. V. I. Kholodov

Platoon 3028

Pfc. A. Kazim, Orrville, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. K. B. Dunbar

Platoon 3024

Pvt. A. S. Adams , Pvt. B. M. Adams , Pfc. J. E. Aguinaga , Pvt. R. R. Almanza , Pfc. A. T. Amar* , Pfc. A. J. Ambio , Pfc. J. D. Andros , Pvt. B. J. Armstrong , Pvt. M. D. Bailey , Pvt. J. L. Bell , Pfc. R. D. Berry , Pfc. J. M. Brigman , Pvt. M. D. Brownen Jr. , Pfc. W. S. Campfield , Pvt. M. T. Carney , Pvt. R. T. Chapman , Pvt. J. Z. Cheek , Pvt. D. B. Clift , Pvt. C. A. Currie , Pfc. K. C. Daroczy , Pvt. J. G. DeLaRosa , Pvt. J. C. Diaz , Pfc. S. F. Dworschak , Pfc. A. B. Ellis , Pfc. C. G. Erazo , Pfc. J. A. Filson , Pfc. T. M. Frederick , Pfc. B. L. Fresh , Pvt. C. M. Glebe , Pvt. K. L. Griggs , Pfc. M. W. Herbst , Pvt. J. Hernandez , Pvt. M. O. Hernandez , Pvt. C. D. Heron , Pfc. E. S. Howard , Pfc. A. C. Janson* , Pvt. D. J. Jordan , Pfc. R. M. Kraft , Pvt. Q. M. Lane , Pvt. J. T. Lee , Pfc. S. E. Luttrell , Pvt. T. M. Marek , Pfc. G. D. McLeod , Pvt. R. A. Morales , Pvt. D. P. Murphy , Pfc. J. Nguyen , Pfc. J. P. Nguyen , Pvt. R. K. Nichols , Pfc. I. F. Okosiemeigbokwe , Pfc. D. W. Peck , Pfc. C. L. Peterson , Pvt. M. S. Pinnock , Pvt. E. M. Rodriguez , Pfc. N. R. Smyth , Pvt. T. D. Strickland , Pfc. A. D. Swan , Pvt. C. L. Tarallo , Pvt. B. Teague , Pfc. J. G. Teague , Pvt. C. F. Traub V , Pvt. K. O. VanDyke , Pvt. J. E. VanRiper , Pfc. C. M. Viar , Pfc. E. D. Walker , Pvt. G. K. Walters , Pfc. J. W. Williams* , Pvt. K. L. Williams

Platoon 3025

Pfc. B. L. Badore , Pfc. J. K. Barley* , Pfc. B. D. Bolton , Pvt. B. A. Broncano , Pfc. T. S. Brown , Pvt. M. T. Callahan , Pvt. J. T. Cerminaro , Pfc. D. B. Chaffe V , Pvt. J. R. Chaffee , Pvt. B. D. Clendening , Pvt. B. F. Cote , Pvt. C. A. DeFreitas , Pvt. S. J. DelValle , Pfc. J. A. Dickens , Pvt. R. B. Dilello , Pvt. B. D. Dobies , Pvt. Q. T. Downs , Pvt. C. D. Errington , Pvt. M. A. Fabian , Pfc. C. J. Fagerstrom* , Pfc. J. R. Fails , Pfc. M. D. Feery III , Pfc. G. C. Fineout Jr. , Pvt. K. R. Fogarty , Pfc. A. J. Fragale , Pvt. M. A. Friedle Jr. , Pvt. J. E. Garrow , Pvt. T. M. Gaut , Pfc. Z. D. Goldston , Pfc. S. A. Gordon , Pvt. J. E. Gottis , Pfc. M. M. Grant , Pvt. C. M. Groff , Pfc. W. C. Haub , Pvt. J. T. Haynes , Pvt. D. K. Huestis , Pvt. N. C. Jackson , Pvt. J. H. Jones , Pvt. B. K. Knutson , Pfc. N. P. Kozlik , Pfc. K. M. Limings , Pvt. N. A. Lioto , Pfc. D. S. Lucas , Pfc. T. M. Lwin , Pfc. A. C. Mach , Pvt. C. J. Madere , Pvt. D. A. Margiotta Jr. , Pvt. Z. J. Merschen , Pfc. A. B. Minott , Pvt. A. R. Moore , Pfc. N. H. Moore* , Pvt. N. D. Moriarity , Pvt. J. L. Nicoleau , Pvt. J. L. Niklauski III , Pvt. D. J. Novak , Pfc. B. S. Oliver Jr. , Pfc. K. C. Palmer , Pfc. P. X. Quizhpiverdugo , Pfc. T. W. Reitz , Pvt. A. J. ReyesCamacho , Pvt. O. A. RojasNieves , Pfc. L. F. Sciortino , Pvt. J. A. Showalter , Pvt. A. B. Shultz , Pvt. H. D. Smith , Pvt. D. J. Stanaford , Pvt. A. F. StClair , Pfc. J. P. Steele , Pvt. Z. C. Steinhauer , Pfc. C. L. Swartwood , Pvt. A. Tippit , Pfc. M. Vishe , Pvt. C. J. Warner , Pvt. F. H. White , Pvt. J. M. Williams , Pvt. N. A. Wilson , Pvt. E. R. Yelton , Pfc. J. T. Zehner

Platoon 3028

Pvt. M. D. AdamskiCaston , Pvt. D. B. Amwake , Pfc. G. O. Auger , Pvt. W. J. Bickel , Pvt. M. W. Bogacki Jr. , Pvt. C. L. Brunell , Pvt. C. M. Burke , Pfc. J. D. Butcher* , Pfc. X. R. Cobb , Pfc. E. C. Costa , Pvt. A. B. Cox , Pvt. J. M. Craig Jr. , Pvt. M. V. Cresse , Pfc. S. Cuebas , Pvt. J. M. Davies , Pfc. C. J. Davis , Pvt. A. A. DelRosario , Pvt. K. Derize , Pvt. J. E. DiazGonzalez , Pfc. L. J. Donovan , Pvt. D. I. Eidson III , Pfc. T. H. Eurich , Pfc. K. Fernandez , Pvt. N. J. Galbo , Pvt. T. J. Gendron , Pfc. D. F. Gonzalez , Pvt. T. R. Grass , Pvt. J. S. Griffin , Pvt. Z. T. Ison , Pfc. A. Kazim , Pvt. Z. B. LakoEllis , Pvt. G. I. Lau , Pfc. H. T. Le , Pvt. J. MarcosRamirez , Pvt. S. N. Morris , Pfc. J. J. Palacios* , Pvt. D. A. Pardue , Pvt. A. O. PenarandaGarcia , Pfc. Z. A. Phillips , Pfc. R. L. Pina , Pfc. T. V. Plitt , Pvt. A. M. Pomponio , Pfc. L. J. RamosHenry , Pvt. S. D. Ransom , Pvt. K. L. Rassega , Pvt. C. J. Rebel , Pfc. C. J. Reyes* , Pvt. W. A. Rodriguez , Pvt. R. E. SandovalSalas , Pvt. A. D. Schrock , Pvt. R. Shalaj , Pvt. J. J. Shellock , Pvt. R. J. SilvaCampos , Pfc. T. M. Singer , Pfc. A. K. Sinor , Pvt. A. D. Soler , Pvt. S. F. SolisLopez , Pvt. M. A. Thomas , Pvt. S. C. Thomas , Pvt. E. B. Tran LCpl A. C. Turner , Pvt. J. A. ValoyPizarro , Pvt. N. A. Vazquez , Pvt. B. M. Vess , Pvt. A. D. White , Pvt. W. C. Wick , Pvt. R. S. Wilson Jr. , Pvt. A. C. Wood

Platoon 3029

Pvt. G. S. Allwood , Pfc. M. B. Billingsley , Pvt. M. J. Black , Pvt. D. L. BlackburnKelly , Pfc. A. T. Cardin* , Pvt. C. C. Carroll , Pvt. T. S. Cavins , Pvt. S. A. Chavez , Pfc. J. T. Chu , Pfc. B. Clarkson , Pfc. B. L. Coles , Pfc. C. E. Collins , Pvt. A. M. Dad , Pvt. D. J. Dagostino , Pvt. M. E. Dame , Pvt. C. R. Dickey , Pvt. J. J. Domenici , Pvt. T. D. Dunn , Pfc. J. C. Efstratios Jr.* , Pfc. J. J. Elie , Pfc. A. R. Field , Pfc. M. M.Gadson , Pvt. O. A. Ghani , Pvt. J. A. Gibson , Pvt. J. T. Harcher , Pvt. J. S. Harrison , Pvt. B. E. Hatfield , Pvt. S. A. Holmes , Pfc. P. J. Johnston , Pvt. B. K. Jones , Pfc. T. Kim , Pfc. S. A. King , Pfc. J. K. Landon , Pfc. J. K. Lawson , Pvt. J. C. Lee , Pvt. J. J. LennisSaunders , Pvt. A. V. Leno Jr. , Pfc. B. A. Madera , Pfc. E. L. Mattear III , Pfc. A. B. McLean , Pfc. B. W. Mitchell* , Pvt. M. T. Newsome , Pvt. L. D. Oliver , Pfc. R. D. PachacopaFernandez , Pvt. M. C. Pennington , Pvt. N. L. Philgence , Pfc. T. J. Pierpoint , Pvt. J. W. Rich , Pfc. J. J. Robinson , Pvt. L. X. Rodriguez , Pfc. M. J. Severino , Pvt. T. L. SherrodWaters , Pvt. C. T. Sherron , Pvt. C. D. Smith , Pfc. P. G. Smith , Pvt. J. T. Stevens , Pfc. C. D. Stewart , Pvt. B. K. Stubblefield , Pvt. J. A. Taykowski , Pvt. K. M. Tribisondi , Pfc. A. L. Vargas , Pfc. A. Vazquez , Pvt. J. R. Vazquez , Pvt. C. T. Wallace , Pfc. M. P. Ward , Pvt. A. J. Ziller Jr.

Platoon 3030

Pvt. C. M. Alexander , Pfc. A. J. Allen , Pvt. F. M. BatistaSantana , Pvt. L. A. Bello , Pvt. D. M. Bertram , Pvt. R. A. Burbick , Pfc. D. E. Butler , Pvt. D. L. Calvert , Pfc. C. X. CardenaSalvelo , Pvt. A. E. Carrion , Pfc. E. M. Charuk* , Pvt. J. R. Corniello IV , Pfc. D. M. Davila , Pvt. S. A. DeJesus , Pvt. J. N. Dorsey V , Pfc. R. M. Drummy , Pfc. Z. A. Duncan , Pvt. T. J. Estes , Pvt. J. F. Fernandez , Pvt. R. A. Fiorita , Pfc. P. S. Fontenot , Pvt. D. V. FunesMendoza , Pvt. S. R. Garcia , Pfc. J. GarciaGutierrez , Pvt. M. L. Gerhart , Pvt. C. N. Gregory , Pfc. B. C. Ha , Pfc. A. A. Hunt , Pvt. R. G. Jakubus Jr. , Pvt. D. U. Jiminian , Pvt. D. D. Johnson , Pfc. A. Keita* , Pfc. M. E. MaganaFlores , Pfc. M. S. Martinez , Pvt. K. N. Mayo III , Pvt. J. S. McNair , Pfc. B. F. Melly , Pvt. J. D. Meziere II , Pvt. D. A. MicoltaLopez , Pfc. E. G. Moo , Pfc. T. V. Nguyen , Pfc. J. M. Oakley , Pvt. C. M. Ortega , Pfc. C. A. Perez , Pvt. Z. P. Pierce , Pfc. J. A. Popperwill , Pvt. N. O. Ramos , Pvt. J. I. Roberts , Pfc. M. R. Rock IV , Pvt. C. Roy , Pvt. J. S. SantosMedina , Pfc. K. A. Saunders* , Pvt. S. J. Saya , Pvt. M. P. Senesi , Pvt. W. M. Smith , Pvt. C. L. Sollars , Pfc. P. R. Sznicer , Pfc. J. E. Tanner , Pvt. T. J. Tator , Pvt. C. R. Tayfel , Pfc. W. N. Thorne , Pvt. B. C. Todd , Pvt. T. N. Tran , Pvt. A. M. Vasquez III , Pvt. E. VazquezFlores , Pfc. C. Villa , Pvt. A. R. WatkinsHunter , Pvt. C. J. Wilcox , Pvt. D. D. Windom , Pfc. T. J. Woosley , Pfc. J. R. Wright , Pfc. R. T. Zino

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