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Friday, July 15, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 28 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Sundowners touch down at Fightertown, train with Warlords

Nine seconds or die: CBIRF trains to the basics every day

Scout Snipers, Marines with VMM-164 conduct initial fast-rope training

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VMFA-115 departs for UDP

Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy

n Marines, their families and friends gather inside Marine Fighter Attack

Squadron 115’s hangar prior to departing on a Western Pacific deployment as part of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 7. see DEPARTURE, page 11

MCAS Beaufort rehearses oil spill decontamination procedures Story and photos by: Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Public Affairs Chief

Marines from various units aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and personnel with the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office participated in a nautical spill response exercise July 11-15. The intent of the exercise was to maintain proficiency in nautical spill response procedures aboard MCAS Beaufort. The exercise allowed Marines to evaluate environmental and nautical conditions and tactics in order to quickly respond to an oil spill in the waterways leading to the air station. “We are mandated by the Coast Guard and the [Environmental Protection Agency] to have a Facility Response Team and as part of that we’re required to do so many exercises a year,”

said Christopher Vaigneur, the spill response coordinator for NREAO. “I am responsible for making sure that we have enough personnel trained in the response team in case we do have a spill we’re able to respond to it effectively and in a timely manner.” During the exercise, the participants properly execute a spill contingency plan, hazmat training, and use the equipment to control and contain any contamination over water. “Today we simulated a barge leak and try to set up some cascading boom to contained the oil that way we could position our skimmer so we could recover most of the spilled product,” said Vaigneur. The skimmer, a boat equipped with an oil recovery system, helps filter oil contamination in the see

SPILL, page 11

Marines and civilian personnel use a boom to contain a simulated oil spill aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. The Marines are with the air station fuels section and the civilians are with the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office.

History made at memorable RIAT in UK Story and photo courtesy of: Ministry of Defence United Kingdom

An F-35B Lightning II flies over Royal Air Force Fairford during the Royal International Air Tattoo which took place from July 8-10 at Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. The aircraft performed demonstrations highlighting the stealth fighter’s capabilities and a flyover formation with the UK’s exhibition team the Red Arrows and RAF Typhoon aircraft. The jet is with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501.

ROYAL AIR FORCE FAIRFORD, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom -- History was made both in the air and on the ground at this weekend’s Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire. The airshow, which took place over three days (July 8-10), attracted a sellout crowd of 153,000 people who enjoyed demonstrations by some of the world’s leading pilots. Friday’s flying program featured the first ever international display by Lockheed Martin’s F-35B Lightning II, the

world’s most advanced fighter jet and on the same day, the airshow hosted a visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge who attended with Prince George on his first ever public engagement. A post on the Royal Family’s official Facebook page, said: “The Air Tattoo is a fantastic family-orientated event, and The Duke and Duchess knew that George would enjoy seeing the aircraft up close. Their Royal Highnesses took a closer look at an RAF Squirrel helicopter, which The Duke trained upon at RAF Shawbury in 2009, met Air Cadets and teams involved in the spectacular displays at the show, and even tried out

an RAF Red Arrows Hawk for size.” Other Royals attending the airshow were HRH Prince Michael of Kent and HRH Prince Feisal of Jordan. More than 230 aircraft, from 37 air arms in 24 countries participated in the Air Tattoo which took place in warm, largely sunny weather. Among the many highlights were displays by the F-22 ‘Raptor’, a Polish MiG-29, an RAF Typhoon and Chinook, a French Rafale and the Turkish Air Force F-16 ‘Solo Turk’. Flypasts included a unique formation of the Red Arrows, an F-35B and two RAF see

AIRSHOW, page 6

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Games and Entertainment

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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:37)

Mess Hall Menu

Saturday 4:00 p.m. PG-13 (2:03)

Saturday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (1:38)

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 (1:37)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:50)

Sunday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (2:03)

Adventure 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

ACCESSORY ADVENTURE AIMING ATV BACKCOUNTRY BIVOUAC CAMPING CARABINER COAST

COMPASS COMPETITION CORD DOWNHILL EQUIPMENT EXCITEMENT FUEL GEARS GROUNDSHEET

Sudoku

HAULING HEADWIND HUNTING JUMP LAYERING MOUNTAINS NAVIGATION ORIENTEERING PARACHUTE

RIDING RISK RUCKSACK RUN SPEED TENT TORCH TRENCH

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

228-7789 228-6904

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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 midsummer. 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. Improve-

ments will include a new floor layout and new interior. 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 civil-

ians 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.

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Did you know... July 18, 1918: The 4th Brigade of Marines began an attack near Soissons, France, as part of a threedivision counterattack against the Germans. In the first two days of battle, the brigade sustained 1,972 casualties.

Chaplain’s Corner

Thoughts on Thinking

By Chaplain Chad Haan United States Navy Chaplain

Last week while driving home from work I found myself thinking about a call that I had just made. Why I did I make that call to that particular person at that particular time? Upon reflection, I realized the primary reason I made that call was because I had seen a pickup truck with concrete tools on it for flat work, and the friend who I called does flat work. However, this only raised other questions. Why did I notice that particular truck among the hundreds of vehicles I passed? How many stop lights did we both have to hit just right for the driver of that truck to pass me on that small stretch of road? Why did I think to call that particular friend when I have four other friends who also do the same kind of work? When I called my friend, I understood why - he said that he had just been thinking about calling me to tell me about a health concern with his son. The fact that these events occurred is significant. Yet what is of greater significance are the thoughts I had while reflecting on these events. While many of us have likely had

similar experiences, how often do we stop to think about what these experiences reveal regarding what we believe about God, or how we understand God? Why don’t we see God’s hand at work more often in our lives? And, what would the payoff be if we did see God at work more often in our lives? Philippians 2:13 says, “for it is God who works in you both to will and to act in order to fulfill His good purpose.” Reflecting on this verse in relation to this experience, I would say that God caused me to notice that particular truck and to think of that particular friend, and while not acting for me, He also gave me the impetus to take the action of making the call. If God cares enough to number all the hairs on our heads it certainly is not a stretch to think that He cares about, and is in control of, everything in our lives even down to the smallest details. Unfortunately, the biggest reason that we don’t see God’s hand at work more often in our lives is that we don’t ask for it in prayer. We don’t ask God to open our eyes or to help us see things through His eyes, or more importantly - to think with His purposes in mind. We need to ask ourselves the question:

What purpose might God have with this particular idea or thought, or in this particular situation in my life? The payoff for seeing God at work more often in our lives is that we will be even more encouraged to see, and to diligently seek what God is going to do in our lives next, and be a part of it. We will know with certainty that it is God who is actively directing our lives – even our thoughts. Second, because of our increased awareness of what God is doing we will be an even greater blessing in the lives of those around us, blessing and encouraging our neighbors and friends. Third, as we read our scriptures and ask God to reveal His purposes in our lives we will know Him more fully, and in doing so, we will glorify God and therefore fulfill the “good purpose” of God for humanity. Finally, the answer to the first question of the Westminster Catechism states that the chief end of humanity is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. By being more aware of, and celebrating God’s orchestration of the moments in our days, we are able to truly glorify God and enjoy Him now, and forever.

Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season until November 30. This year is predicted to be a normal season. NOAA is predicting 10-16 named storms, which includes Alex. 4-8 will become Hurricanes. 1-4 will become major Hurricanes. Be Prepared!

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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 is currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

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Sundowners touch down at Fightertown, train with Warlords

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

An F-5N Tiger II takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. Fighter Squadron Composite 111, a Navy Reserve adversary squadron based at Naval Air Station Key West, Fl., is visiting the air station to support Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 in air-to-air training from July 11-22. The Sundowners and their aircraft provided red air for VMFAT-501. Red air is the adversary forces for air-toair training. The aircraft is with VFC-111.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez

An F-5N Tiger II rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. Fighter Squadron Composite 111, a Navy Reserve adversary squadron based at Naval Air Station Key West, Fl., is visiting the air station to support Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 in air-to-air training from July 11-22. The Sundowners and their aircraft provided red air for VMFAT-501. Red air is the adversary forces for air-toair training. The aircraft is with VFC-111.

F-5N Tiger II aircraft rest on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. Fighter Squadron Composite 111, a Navy Reserve adversary squadron based at Naval Air Station Key West, Fl., is visiting the air station to support Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 in air-to-air training from July 11-22. The Sundowners and their aircraft provided red air for VMFAT-501. Red air is the adversary forces for air-toair training. The aircraft are with VFC-111.

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Typhoons giving a glimpse of the future of the UK’s defence capability. There were also some notable firsts and lasts, with the Croatian Air Force displaying for the first time in the UK with their display team Wings of Storm and the last ever display by the French Air Force ‘Ramex Delta’ Mirage 2000D duo. Croatia became the 56th nation to take part in the Air Tattoo since it was first staged in 1971. Among the highlights on the ground was a march past by 750 air cadets to mark the Air Cadet Organisation’s 75th anniversary. Taking the salute were the RAF’s Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew Pulford, Commandant Air Cadets Air Cdre Dawn McCafferty and Honorary Air Cadet Gp Capt Carol Vorderman. There were 36 international military chiefs in attendance including Air Chief Marshal Sir Stuart Peach, Chief of the Defence Staff; Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Hillier, the RAF Chief of the Air Staff (Designate); and new Chief of the US Air Force, General David Goldfein. Senior industry guests included the Chairman of BAE Systems, Sir Roger Carr; Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson and Airbus CEO Mr Allan McArtor. The UK’s Armed Forces Minister Penny Mordaunt and the Minister for Defence Procurement Philip Dunne were also attended. RAF Charitable Trust Enterprises’ Chief Executive Andy Armstrong said: “This year will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the greatest ever Air Tattoos. That such a significant aircraft as the Lockheed Martin F-35B should make its international display debut at the Air Tattoo is testament to the

incredible faith the military and the world’s leading aerospace companies have in our event. “Our 2,000-plus volunteers and small team of permanent staff deserve a huge pat on the back for delivering such an outstanding event. The icing on the cake was the visit on Friday by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son Prince George. “My thanks go to all our sponsors, in particular BAE Systems and all the participating air arms including the US Air Force, who allow us to stage the event at RAF Fairford and the Royal Air Force for all its support. Once again, the Air Tattoo has performed an important defence diplomacy role not only in showcasing some of the world’s most exciting aircraft but also by offering the RAF a platform on which to demonstrate its current – and future – capabilities. “I am particularly pleased that over the three-day airshow our parent charity, the RAF Charitable Trust was able to demonstrate the many ways it has touched people’s lives by providing support for RAF personnel and encouraging and inspiring young people.” The show received a big thumbs’ up from the many visitors who attended. Hannah Booth, from Birmingham said: “We’re having a great day! There’s a brilliant atmosphere here and so many amazing aircraft to see. I couldn’t believe how much is here and how big it is,” whilst Tom Newdock, from Cardiff said: “It was phenomenal to see the F-35 and, as always, a fantastic job by Photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Eric Burks the Air Tattoo organisers. I An F-35B Lightning II demonstrates its hovering ability during a flying display at the Farnborough International Air Show, can’t wait for next year!” July 12, 2016. Participation in this premier show highlights the strength of the U.S. commitment to the security of Europe and demonstrates that U.S. industry is producing equipment that will be critical to the success of current and future military operations.

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Scout Snipers, VMM-164 conduct initial fast-rope training

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Weapons Company, Scout Sniper Platoon, prevent a rope from flailing in the rotor wash of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 164 during fast-rope training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 30. The ability to fast rope enables Marines to insert into an area or structure without landing the aircraft, eliminating the need for a landing zone. Story and photos by: Sgt. Lillian Stephens Marine Corps Air Station Miramar MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164 “Knightriders” supported initial fast-rope training with scout snipers of 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 30, 2016. During the training, the scout snipers secured a rope to an MV-22B Osprey with VMM-164, boarded the aircraft and slid to the ground while the Osprey hovered 30 to 50 feet above a landing zone. “It just opens up the spectrum of where we can go, where we can hit the enemy,” said Sgt. Nathaniel Young, a scout sniper and team leader with 2nd Bn., 5th Marines, Weapons Company, Scout Sniper Platoon, and a Twin Falls, Idaho, native. “Normally the [aircraft] would land on the ground and we’d get out, but if there are tree tops that we have to go through, then we would insert via fast rope above the tree line.” According to Capt. Scott Courtney, an Osprey pilot and adjutant with VMM-164, and a Littleton, Colo., native, the ability to insert into various environments by fast roping contributes to the Marine Corps’ expeditionary nature.

“As a scout sniper platoon, we’re the [reconnaissance and surveillance] asset that’s based with the battalion itself,” said Young. “When the company or the battalion is doing any operation, we’re put forward [to] be the eyes, ears and trigger fingers of any operation.” This training was particularly important for VMM-164 because it was among the first training exercises supported by the squadron since achieving initial operating capability in June 2016. “It’s significant for the squadron that we’re actually getting syllabus training,” said Courtney. “It was definitely good all around to not only support the ground unit and get them what they needed, but it greatly facilitated our training as well.” Fast-rope training allows pilots and aircrew to practice a precision flight and hover repeatedly, which correlates to other abilities such as external lifts with cargo or equipment, said Courtney. “There’s a big difference in going out to a pad and hovering in one spot and kind of practicing with nobody out there,” said Courtney. “When you have Marines coming down that rope in the back it brings that focus and makes the training that much more realistic.”

SPMAGTF-SC Engineer Marines participate in horizontal construction projects alongside Hondurans Story and photos by: Cpl. Ian Ferro Marine Corps Forces South

Corporal Kaleb R. Hougland, senior heavy equipment mechanic, conducts a period of instruction on the maintenance of a Caterpillar D6K Bulldozer at Puerto Castilla, Honduras, June 24, 2016. The Marines worked side-by-side on different construction and restoration projects, and shared knowledge and experience on techniques including maintenance and operation of heavy equipment.

Honduran service members and U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command work side by side on a road restoration project at Puerto Castilla, Honduras, June 24, 2016. The Marines worked with Honduran engineers on different construction and restoration projects, and shared knowledge and experience on techniques including maintenance and operation of heavy equipment.

PUERTO CASTILLA, Honduras -- Marines with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Southern Command’s engineer teams worked on horizontal construction projects alongside Honduran engineers at Puerto Castilla, Honduras, June 23-July 1. The Marines worked side by side with their Honduran counterparts on different construction and restoration projects, and shared knowledge and experience on techniques including maintenance and operation of heavy equipment. Creating a mark in history, the joint operations symbolized the first time U.S Marine engineers and Honduran engineers have ever worked together. However, in order to establish an efficient partnership between both counterparts, certain obstacles, such as work experiences and cultural and language barriers, had to be overcome. “There was definitely an element of enthusiasm within our Marine Corps engineers and the Honduran engineers,” said U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 2 Calvin Gatch, engineer equipment officer with SPMAGTF-SC. “Even though there were a few barriers present, they were broken down by the facial expressions, gestures and the desire both parts have to be here and to work alongside each other. We may not be able to communicate perfectly, but our enthusiasm speaks for the lack of translation.” The first day the engineers worked together was focused on integration. The partners established safety precautions and introduced gear and heavy equipment that would be used. The following day consisted of periods of instructions given by the Marines on basic heavy equipment operations. Although many of the machines were familiar to the Honduran engineers, most of the models used by the Marine Corps had a few small dif-

ferences. The lack of experience with the different equipment was vastly overwhelmed by the Hondurans curiosity and thirst for knowledge. “The first day we met the Honduran engineers, we were very pleased with their knowledge level and the experience they brought to the table,” said U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth E. McNulty, engineer chief with SPMAGTF-SC. “They asked us numerous technical questions about our equipment such as tracks tension, grease points and maintenance procedures and schedules. Some of their questions definitely caught us off guard.” Honduran and Marine engineers will work together throughout the next several months on engineering projects in Honduras, to include the construction of a school and renovations to a medical facility in the Gracias a Dios region of Honduras. These projects represent a perfect opportunity for Marines to work with their Honduran counterparts and to build upon and strengthen existing relationships between the two forces. “The greatest thing about this SPMAGTF is the relationships we are building with our partner and host nation,” said Gatch. “We have been on the ground for a little more than a week and we are already working side by side with Honduran engineers, sharing our experiences, pushing dirt, clearing old roads and creating new pathways.” Within a couple days of working and interacting together, a solid cohesion was built between the two sides. Honduran and American engineers shared experiences and work knowledge amongst themselves, as well as the hardships and satisfaction from a hard day of work. Group photos were taken, jokes told, memories made and friendships created. At the end of the day, a solid first step toward a long and prosperous relationship between U.S Marines and Hondurans was taken with a steel-toed boot.

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Nine seconds or die: CBIRF trains to the basics every day Story and photos by: Staff Sgt. Santiago G. Colon Jr. Chemical Biological Incident Response Force

NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY INDIAN HEAD, Md. — “Gas, gas, gas,” the first sergeant yells out. Shortly after that shout, you hear the pulling of Velcro and straps and hard exhales as the Marines and Sailors expertly don their M53 Chemical-Biological Protective Mask. In less than 9 seconds, members of Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, have pulled their masks out of the carrying case, squeezed it onto their heads, cinched the straps holding the mask tight to their face, cleared simulated contaminants out of the mask with a hard exhale of air and raised their hands in the air to signify they have properly donned their masks. During these battle drills, Marines and Sailors who fail at this basic defense measure must re-test until successful. Failure is not an option for the Nation’s premiere chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and high-explosives response force. With these battle drills, CBIRF has found an innovative way to utilize their time to hone basic skills required of the unique CBRNE response unit. At any moment, the response force can be called upon to respond to crises ranging from natural disasters such as tornadoes to a 10-kiloton nuclear detonation. The very nature of their response capabilities requires the Marines and Sailors to be intimately knowledgeable about their equipment. “At the basic level, every member of CBIRF needs to be able to quickly go

from no protection in a non-hostile environment to the basic protection from contamination,” said Sgt. Kota R. Gorman, an instructor for CBIRF’s Downey Responder Training Facility. “We have other equipment such as our [self-contained breathing apparatus] or our [powered air purifying respirators] that can be used depending on the severity of the contaminated area, but the basic for everyone is the M53 gas mask.” CBIRF conducts periodic, random drills during the workday, requiring every member of CBIRF to have their masks and carrying case with them at all times. CBIRF leaders will randomly yell out “gas, gas, gas” as the Marines and Sailors are conducting their regular business. Shouting “gas, gas, gas” and signaling the immediate need to equip the gas mask is a common command. What is uncommon is why CBIRF is absolutely adamant about proficiency with CBRNE gear. “CBIRF is the only unit in the Marine Corps trained to respond to the worst scenarios imaginable here and abroad,” said Dr. Erick Swartz, senior scientist with CBIRF and designer of the CBIRF battle drills. “At any moment CBIRF can and might be called on to save lives. “There is no room for delay or failure. CBIRF must be ready at all times.” When directed, CBIRF forward-deploys and/or responds with minimal warning to CBRNE threat or event in order to assist local, state, or federal agencies and the geographic combatant commanders in the conduct of

Sgt. Maj. Brian Taylor, sergeant major for Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, checks the M53 Chemical-Biological Protective Mask of Lance Cpl. John N. Barnett, a motor vehicle operator with H&S company for CBIRF, during gas mask drills on June 7. The Gas Mask Drill was to ensure all the Marines and Sailors are proficient to meet the nine second limit to successfully put on a gas mask in case of any real threat. The drill is necessary to ensure CBIRF’s ability to be ready at any moment’s notice. Pfc. Amethyst Bou, an administrative specialist with H&S company for Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, CBIRF, Marine Corps Forces Command, inspects his M53 gas mask for a proper seal, during gas mask drills on June 7. The Gas Mask Drill was to ensure all the Marines and Sailors are proficient to meet the nine second limit to successfully put on a gas mask in case of any real threat. The drill is necessary to ensure CBIRF’s ability to be ready at any moment’s notice.

Marines and Sailors with Chemical Biological Incident Response Force unit participated in an all hands on gas mask drill on June 7. 2016. at the Naval Support Facility Indian Head, Md. The Gas Mask Drill was to ensure all the Marines and Sailors are proficient to meet the nine second limit to successfully put on a gas mask in case of any real threat. The drill is necessary to ensure CBIRF’s ability to be ready at any moment’s notice.

Marines rehearse natural disaster response Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Miranda Faughn 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit

A Landing Craft Air Cushioned vehicle makes its way to the beach-head during a training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 20. The 22nd MEU worked with students from Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools to show knowledge of real world operations. The landing craft is assigned to the USS Arlington (LPD-24), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit,

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A natural disaster can strike at any moment, destroying infrastructure and pulling apart families. Multiple units from II Marine Expeditionary Force work together to practice and rehearse a contingency plan to prevent such damage as part of a Loading Exercise with Defense Support to Civil Authorities. Marines and sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, II Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Marine Aircraft Group 29 and Combat Logistics Battalion 24 come together annually to runthrough what could happen in a catastrophic situation. Around 200 Marines from those units have the ability to be called back to base at a moment’s notice. Within 48 hours the Marines have the capability to be back at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and ready to be employed where they are needed. For the rehearsals, the Marines and sailors are bused from Camp Lejeune to Camp Allen, Virginia. While at Camp Allen a gear-set is pre-staged for them to consolidate and practice moving to Little Creek, Virginia. After, they can practice ship to shore landing and beach operations as well as loading and unloading equipment with landing craft air cushions. The gear is relocated by utilizing about 13 vehicles including humvees and 7-tons.Generators, fuel pumps, construction equipment, water pumps and sustainment supplies like food and water are moved with the vehicles and CH-53E Super Stallions. These rehearsals closely mirror what CLB 24 is expected to do for disaster relief when deployed with the MEU. “When practicing this [setup] state-side it hits a little closer to home for the Marines,” said Capt. Brandon Griffith, a logistics officer with CLB 24, “[The Marines] know they can get called to setup at any moment but they also [realize] it could be their family [who need help]. So they understand the importance of training for it.” This training gives the MEF the capability to react swiftly to natural disasters, enabling the Marines to help those affected.

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Marines, their families and friends gather inside Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115’s hangar prior to departing on a Western Pacific deployment as part of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 7. The Unit Deployment Program allows Marines to forward deploy from their base of origin to support combatant commanders around the globe. The Marines are with VMFA-115.

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Marines, their families and friends gather outside Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115’s hangar prior to departing on a Western Pacific deployment as part of the Unit Deployment Program at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 7. The Unit Deployment Program allows Marines to forward deploy from their base of origin to support combatant commanders around the globe. The Marines are with VMFA-115.

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Marines and civilian personnel tow a boom in to place to contain a simulated oil spill aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. The Marines are from various units within the air station and civilians are the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office.

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Marines and civilian personnel set a boom to contain a simulated oil spill aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. Both Marines and civilians are part of the Facility Response Team for MCAS Beaufort and trained together to respond in case of a real spill. The Marines are with air station fuels and the civilians are with the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office.

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water and is one of many assets in the air station’s arsenal for protecting the waterways. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. “This type of training is important because you get to be hands on instead of just sitting in a classroom hearing about but not experiencing it,” said Cpl. Ismael Tapia, a

Marine with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. “Like this you get to see where everything and how it is actually operated which makes for effective training.” Due to their expertise in protecting the environment and responding to critical situations, a majority of the course was occupied by Marines with the air station’s ARFF section. Other units from the air

station also had an opportunity to take something away from the exercise. “I was impressed with the amount of teamwork and coordination it takes to respond in case of a spill,” said Sgt. Sandino McKnight, a motor transport mechanic with MCAS Beaufort. “This was definitely a good opportunity to go outside of your job field and learn something important especially me

being a motor transport mechanic,” said McKnight. “I never thought I would be doing something like this and it’s a great experience overall.” One of the primary methods of fuel delivery for the air station is via barge over the waterways, making the training not Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez only essential but proactive to any possible oil Marines attach an anchor to a boom during a simulated oil spill emergency situation. spill aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 13. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. The Marines are with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

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