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Friday, August 05, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 31 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Mike & Oscar Company Graduates

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Technical College of the Lowcountry hosts aviation showcase

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Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Family Readiness Fair

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VMFA-122 Hornets take flight in Australia

MCAS Beaufort runway open, maintenance complete

Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Runway 05/23 on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort opened Aug. 2 after completing maintenance to the landing surfaces. This maintenance increases the integrity of the runway surfaces and ensures our aircraft will operate on the most stable and structurally efficient runway as we continue our mission of maintaining a high state of readiness to support current and emerging threats. Story by: Cpl. Jonah Lovy Press Chief

F/A-18C Hornets conduct air operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 25. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. The allied nation squadrons will execute day and night flights from Tindal to Darwin, while performing large force offensive counter-air and offensive air support operations throughout the exercise. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122. Story and photos by: Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

Capt. Daniel Lane conducts a preflight check on an F/A18C Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, largeforce training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. As the training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get the opportunity to fly with Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, New Zealand and Thailand. Lane is a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 commenced air operations for Exercise Pitch Black 2016 alongside the Royal Australian Air Force at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. The allied nation squadrons will execute day and night flights from Tindal to Darwin, while performing large-force offensive counter-air and defensive counter-air support operations throughout the exercise.The offensive counter-air technique is used to suppress enemy air power by destroying or disabling grounded aircraft and facilities, while defensive counter-air detects, intercepts and destroys enemy threats to a friendly airspace. Today’s operations began force integration training week, helping integrate and familiarize the other pilots and further enhance training. “We started out with dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers with the Royal Australian Air Force and the see

Runway 05/23, which runs northeast to southwest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, reopened Aug. 2 following scheduled maintenance to the runway surface. The maintenance, which began in March, was conducted to repair wear and tear on the landing surface caused by aircraft departures and arrivals; similar to the stress placed on roads from traffic over the years. “The purpose of the project was to maintain the runway,” said James Scott Roberts, the base architect for the air station and project manager. “We replaced parts of the runway and repainted the markings for the carrier landing section. We also did some joint repair on the existing infrastructure.” Fightertown is home to a total of seven flying squadrons: four F/A-18C Hornet squadrons, two F/A-18D Hornet squadrons and one F-35B Lightning II Fleet Replacement Squadron. Each squaron conducts vital training operations and requires highquality runways for departures and arrivals. “There are a total of four runways here and we use each one depending on the weather,” said Lt. Col. James Poppy, the airfield operations officer for MCAS Beaufort. “The prevailing wind ultimately decides

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National Night Out: Marines promote safe communities Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer

Marines and sailors from the Tricommand teamed with local law enforcement to celebrate National Night Out 2016 aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort Aug. 3. The event brought together Marines, Naval Security Forces, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Ridgeland Police Department, and South Carolina Highway Patrol with their local communities to build better relationships and promote safer neighborhoods. “It is important for the community Cpl. Daniel Moriarty wears the bite suit to demonstrate patrol aggression drills to get to know us and the programs for an audience at the National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort. we have available to help them,” Aug. 2. Demonstrations like this educate and build community relationships said Petty Officer 3rd Class Victoria between law enforcement and communities. Moriarty is a working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station see NIGHT, page 6 Beaufort.

Photo by Cpl. Olivia Ortiz

Following scheduled maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, runway 05/23 has reopened and returned to operation Aug. 2. The maintenance, which began in March, allows MCAS Beaufort aircraft to operate on the most structurally sound and efficient runway as possible.

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, August 05, 2016

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:30)

Mess Hall Menu

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

Saturday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (1:27)

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 (2:00)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:37)

SUDOKU

Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

Sunday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (1:47)

WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to baby safety.

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

GUESS WHO? I am an actress born in Italy on September 20, 1934. I was a finalist for a beauty pageant at the age of 14. I’ve been in many notable films and I am the first actress to win an Academy Award for a nonEnglish speaking performance.

Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots

CHILD SAFETY WORD SEARCH

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

See something suspicious Say something.

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 228-6710

Word Bank

AGE ALARM ALARMS BABYSIT BATHTUB CAREFUL CARSEAT CHILD

CHOKING CORDS CURIOUS DANGER FALLS FENCING FIRE FURNITURE

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.

JULY 29 SOLUTIONS Word Scramble: MUSTARD Guess Who?: JESSE WILLIAMS Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

GATES GUIDELINES HARNESS HAZARD HEAT HOUSE LATCH LOCKS

MOBILE MONITOR OUTLET POISON PROTECT SAFETY SCALDING SLIP

SNAGS STAIRCASE TIPPING WATCHFUL

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.

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.

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-

Friday, August 05, 2016

Did you know... August 7, 1990: President

Bush ordered U.S. military aircraft and troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a multinational force to defend that nation against possible Iraqi invasion. One week later the Marine Corps announced the commitment of 45,000 troops to the Persian Gulf area as part of Operation Desert Shield which would become the largest deployment of U.S. forces since the Vietnam War.

Chaplain’s Corner

Seeing Value in Our Differences By Chaplain Luke Wilson Deputy Group Chaplain, MAG-31

Wouldn’t life be easier if everyone were the same? Think of the problems we could avoid if we all wanted the same things and shared all the same beliefs. Such a world, however, doesn’t exist. The temptation to form everyone “from a single mold,” said one minister, “would contradict the genius of God, who created every man different.” Society is full of different religious and cultural groups. As long as we treat each other with mutual respect, our differences can enrich our lives and our communities. Rabbi Jonathan Sacks compared our society to the workings of nature: “Just as the natural environment depends on biodiversity, so the human environment depends on cultural diversity.” Equilibrium among different groups can offer stability. We can each learn from others. We find meaning in human connection when we look beyond ourselves and discover the dignity of others, even if we disagree. Differences can make life harder, but also more worth living. The Bible points us to those who are different. “Do not forget to entertain

strangers,” it says, “for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.” (Hebrews 13:2). Likewise, our differences can be a blessing in disguise. A respect for diverse beliefs is an important part of spiritual maturity. In that spirit, one religious leader made a plea for more understanding and encouraged people “to show kindness and respect for all people everywhere. The world in which we live is filled with diversity. We can and should demonstrate respect toward those whose beliefs differ from ours.” Krister Stendahl, who served as Bishop of Stockholm and was a professor at Harvard Divinity School, established three rules for religious understanding: (1) When you are trying to understand another religion, you should ask the adherents of that religion and not its enemies; (2) don’t compare your best to their worst; and (3) leave room for finding elements in other faiths to admire. These principles foster positive relationships between people of different faiths. It is important to note that promoting understanding does not require compromising our own beliefs. Though we can recognize our differences, we can also recognize univer-

sal values we share such as to “love your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus 19:18). We can be enriched by associations with different people, which remind us of the wonderful diversity of the children of God. One Christian leader expressed this idea: “Each of us is part of a great family, the human family, sons and daughters of God, and therefore brothers and sisters” and that “we must work harder to build mutual respect” for one another. A Muslim scholar, Dr. Alwi Shihab, from Indonesia, similarly taught that “we must respect this God-given dignity in every human being” and that “the goal of all human relations” should be “cooperation and mutual respect.” Living together with mutual respect for one another’s differences is a challenge in today’s world. However, this is what we must strive to do. We should look for and honor the good we see in other people even though they may differ from us. I pray that we will each reach out to others in a spirit of love and concern for the welfare of all, regardless of our differences, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters, fellow children of God.

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 122 is currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 is currently deployed to support operations overseas.

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

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Technical College of the Lowcountry hosts aviation showcase

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Cpl. Kalachik Vadim helps an attendee fasten the seatbelt in a helicopter on display at the Technical College of the Lowcountry during an aviation showcase on the TCL Campus, July 28. The showcase was open to the public and a great opportunity to educate the community and give students a chance to show the new skills they have learned in the course. Vadim is an engine mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Attendees at the Technical College of the Lowcountry talk about a plane element on display during an aviation showcase at the TCL Campus, July 28. The showcase was an opportunity for the local community to learn from each other and exchange knowledge about a career in Aviation. The showcase was also an example of how TCL is educating service members from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga. to continue careers outside of the military as well as make well rounded service members with a more diverse skill set to support their respective missions.

Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer The Technical College of the Lowcountry held an aviation showcase to educate the local community about the licensing courses they offer at its campus July 28. This event showcased the importance of TCL as they offer education opportunities to service members at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga. TCL’s mission is to educate and prepare service members to continue careers outside of the military as well as make well rounded service members with a more diverse set of skills to support their respective missions, according to their website. The showcase also gave students and the public an opportunity to interact with the attendees to show the new skills they have acquired. “The experience that service members gain from the Maine Corps is extremely important, however, when you work out-

or retired military preparing to transition into civilian jobs. For Marines still serving, it is more than just preparation for a job outside of the military. “When I get out of the Marine Corps in three years I will be a structural mechanic for an airline or private company. What I learn here at TCL Aviation Maintenance Preparatory Course is definitely something I can take back to my squadron,” said Sgt. Michael Kelly, an airframe technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251. “I don’t get to work with engines, electricity, and different aspects of aviation. That is why I came here. I learn a lot more than the scope of what I deal with in my job.” Service members are supported and encouraged by their command to continue theibr education, using Tuition Assistance and other government scholarship programs. Many units will work around school schedules to allow Marines to attend these classes. “My command is very supportive of

side of aircraft in the military you have to be certified to perform certain types of maintenance,” said Michael Weiss, the TCL Military Community Liaison. “Their experience, coupled with the certification can earn them a really good wage in the air and nautical industries.” The two courses highlighted at the showcase have been developed over the last four years. The classes are a mix of online, classroom, hands on, and practical shop application. The Aviation Licensing Preparatory course was one of them. “It’s about a 10 week course and 17 college credit hours,” said Sean Henrickson, Director of Veterans Education and Services. “When they complete this they are fully prepared to take their Airframe and Powerplant license through the Federal Aviation Administration. We want experienced aviation mechanics. This is a condensed course, students are screened by the instructors and need 30 months experience with aircraft to begin the course.” Many of the students are active duty

this schooling. If I need to attend class they work around it,” said Kelly. “They are always supportive of extra school. I encourage my junior Marines to attend this course. Three or four of them will be in the next course. It’s not just a tool in the fleet; it will help them later on when they transition out of the military. I think it’s a great program.” The event provided an open forum for instructors, students, prospective students and the local community to learn what a career in professional avionics looks like. It also showed how TCL is providing courses that will utilize service member’s experience and educate them to become FAA Certified. “This program is going to make service members better mechanics. They will know how to work on more aspects of the aircraft,” said Weiss. “They will be able to help other shops and be contributing to the squadron overall, as well as have an FAA certification.”

Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Family Readiness Fair

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

A child sprays a fire hose during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their families information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. Games and activities were set up at the event for children and information booths were available for parents. The Family Service Center hosts many support programs for service members in the Tri-command. MACS-2 operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

Marines visit information booths during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their families information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. The Family Service Center hosts many support programs for service members in the Tricommand. MACS-2 operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus

Marines interact during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their families information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. The Family Service Center hosts many support programs for service members in the Tri-command. MACS-2 operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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which runway we use.” Some additions were also made to 05/23 to better support the air station’s tenant squadrons. “We added a short take-off lane to runway 05 and reinforced the concrete there to support F-35 operations for VMFAT-501 and future squadrons,” said Poppy. “We have successfully improved the infrastructure here aboard the air station.” In addition, the integrity of the runway surfaces has been strengthened and en-

sures aircraft will operate on the most structurally stable runway possible. “Our goal is to support a safe environment so the aircraft can continue to operate here for many years,” said Poppy. The maintenance of runway 05/23 helps Marines accomplish their mission by giving them improved infrastructure to conduct aircraft operations. This allows pilots and crew to maintain a high state of readiness to support current and emerging threats.

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An F/A -18C Hornet taxis to the runway to launch air operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. The U.S. flying squadron, home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, spent the last six months at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, with the Unit Deployment Program training and preparing for this training evolution. The Hornet is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122.

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Republic of Singapore Air Force,” said U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Luke Borgan, quality assurance officer and VMFA122 pilot. “For an F-18 pilot, this is a dream place to fly. The weather this time of year and the range space is unbeatable. We can’t do training like this in Japan, so we’re taking advantage of the opportunity to maximize training.” Dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers, or “dogfighting”, are strategic movements executed by different aircraft while performing air combat maneuvers in order to gain an advantage over the opponent. As the training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get the opportunity to engage in offensive counter-air and defensive counter-air maneuvers with Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. Australia maintains a strong relationship between the participating nations and identifies the importance of regional security among the allied nations.

“The nature of contemporary operations requires detailed planning and close coordination across multiple platforms and nations, so exercises like this are invaluable,” said Flight Lieutenant Michael Marriner, a Royal Australian Air Force pilot. “It’s always good to train with our close friends and fighter units. The variety of nations and capabilities participating in Exercise Pitch Black provides a training opportunity we can’t get day-to-day at the squadron.” Whether it be a VMFA-122 F/A-18C or Singapore’s F16C/D, each nation involved in Pitch Black brings a unique capability affording the associated countries the opportunity to learn and understand each partner’s skills, preparing for real world situations and further strengthening the bonds of friendship. “All the countries come to Australia to train in order to demonstrate our presence and commitment in the Pacific,” said Borgan. “The U.S. has such a large presence in the world, it’s important to work together with our allies to breed familiarity and ease future operations.” Among the approximately 2,500 personnel and approximately 115 aircraft participating in Pitch Black, are members of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Ma-

rine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 deployed from MCAS Iwakuni to support the flight operations of VMFA-122. “VMFA-122 is honored and excited to participate in Pitch Black 16 with our counterparts,” said U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Derek Brannon, commanding officer of VMFA-122. “The exercise will allow the Marines of Marine Aircraft Group-12 and VMFA-122 to gain a high level of training readiness by taking advantage of the integrated, large force events with our regional joint and coalition partners.” Pitch Black gives the U.S. flying squadron a chance to employ all the training experience gained over the last six months of deployment in the Pacific, in a real world atmosphere with allied nations. “Pitch Black 16 will provide us an opportunity to develop and validate operational concepts for conducting sustained contingency and combat operations around the world,” said Brannon. “Simply put, Pitch Black 16 will be the culminating event for VMFA-122’s deployment and will have lasting effects on the squadron’s combat readiness.”

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Hodge, a hospital corpsman aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort. “We want to educate them on all the public services we offer.” Hospital corpsmen volunteered at the event and set up a decontamination tent to teach attendees about procedures used to respond to chemical attacks. Informational booths were on display as well as handlers with therapy dogs to teach visitors about care available to the community. “We are here to put on a show and teach people what we do,” said Cpl. Darren Keen, a Marine with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “This shows how military police and local police come together to serve the community. It is important to show the civilian population that we work with the local police.” The military working dog unit put on a demonstration for attendees, teaching them about the procedures and capabilities of the unit. The patrol aggression drills showed the obedience, training and relationship between working dogs and their handlers. The Parris Island Fire Rescue Division from MCRD Parris Island gave tours of

their ambulance and fire engine during the event, letting visitors get in the vehicles and learn about the equipment they use. Parris Island Fire and Rescue responds to emergencies aboard the depot. “We love teaching the younger groups and getting them interested in what we do,” said Jay Carter a paramedic with the MCRD Parris Island Fire Rescue. “An emergency is not when we want them to meet us for the first time. It makes it a little bit easier in an emergency situation if they can get to know us and what we do beforehand.” According to the first responders, the support of the communities is essential to perform their duties and the event served as an opportunity to bring awareness to it. National Night Out is held annually on the second Tuesday of August. The goal of this event is the education and understanding of how each element works together to promote safe interactions. Studies show that when communities interact with each other and local law enforcement they are more likely to have lower crime rates, according to the National Night Out website.

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A working dog handler teaches attendees to the National Night Out 2016 about military working dogs. The event brought together Marines and local law enforcement to educate and foster community relations. Partnering with and teaching the community about their law enforcement work builds safer communities and promotes positive interactions. The handler is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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A fireman teaches attendees at the National Night Out 2016 about the jaws of life at the National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort Aug. 2. These events promote and foster community partnership, building safer communities. The fireman is with Parris Island Fire Rescue aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Cpl. Daniel Moriarty conducts a patrol aggression exercise with a military working dog at National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort Aug. 2 . Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office conducted military working dog patrol aggression drills for an audience at the event to educate and build community partnership. Moriarty is a working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard MCAS Beaufort.

Graduates

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Mike and Oscar Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3061

Platoon 3056

Pfc. M. J. Wright, Cerdele, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. A. Arias

Pfc. P. R. Guest, Barnwell, SC Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B. M. Bates

Platoon 3057

Platoon 4026

Pfc. D. T. Langford, Dumfries, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B. L. Gorman

Pfc. D. B. Cox, Oklahoma City, OK Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt B. L. Hoover

Platoon 3058

Platoon 4027

Pfc. A. M. Ali, Columbus, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.A. Daniels

Pfc. JazJuan Wallace-Sipp, Chicago, IL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. C. Navarro

Platoon 3060

Pfc. L. T. Foster, Staten Island, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A. B. Cantrell

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Pfc. Beaubrun, J. S.* , Pfc. Blanken, C. L. , Pvt. Bolton, C. J. , Pfc. Briggs, T. M. , Pfc. Brown, T. J. , Pvt. Carey, T. T. , Pvt. Clark, N. S. , Pfc. Croker, D. T.* , Pvt. Crosby, B. J. , Pvt. Csrenyi, A.L , Pfc. Culp, H. B. , Pfc. Derliunas, E. B. , Pfc. Donaldson, E. D. , Pvt. Franklin, N. J. , Pfc. Gonzalez, G. M. , Pvt. Gurly, C. J. , Pfc. Harris, Z. I. , Pfc. Haiser, B. M. , Pvt. Hepner, J. R. , Pfc. Hernandez, R. A. , Pvt. Hickman, J. M. , Pfc. Hickock, N. M. , Pvt. Holloway, S. A. , Pfc. Huss, B. J. , Pfc. Ipox, J. J. , Pvt. Jesanis, J. E. , Pfc. Kasunic, R. N. , Pfc. Lethco, N. M. , Pvt. Machamer, I. M. , Pfc. Matousik, P. A. , Pvt. Maccall, B. R. , Pfc. Mccuiston, D. H. , Pfc. Meabon, D. J.* , Pvt. Mero, J. B. , Pfc. Messer, J. A. , Pfc. Mitchell, C. M. , Pfc. Mitchell, D. L. , Pvt. Mollie, J. G. , Pfc. Mulcahy, P. C. , Pfc. Mullin, S. D. , Pvt. Pham, F. D. , Pvt. Poquette, B. O. , Pvt. Quinn, G. R. , Pvt. Ramos, J. D. , Pvt. Rettig, W. W. , Pfc. RodriguezSantiago, J. , Pfc. Russell, C. R. , Pvt. Short, C. A. , Pvt. Son, E. , Pvt. Springer, A. J. , Pvt. Swaringen, A. M. , Pvt. Tuttle, J. D. , Pvt. Walas, C. B. , Pfc. Williams, D. R. , Pfc. Wright, M. J.

Platoon 3057

Pfc. Angel IV, R. H. , Pfc. Bean, D. D.* , Pfc. Bethea, T. C. , Pvt. Bolton, T. L. , Pfc. Brown Jr., O. L.* , Pvt. Burdette, B. D. , Pfc. Castillo, J. I.* , Pfc. Chancey, S. A. , Pfc. Clayton, C. M. , Pvt. Copley, J. R. , Pvt. Corzo, A. M. , Pfc. Crittendon, S. M. , Pvt. Curtis, J. T. , Pvt. Dahuya, J. J. , Pfc. Delorefice III, J. A. , Pvt. Fuller, D. A. , Pvt. Gravat, J. C. , Pvt. Guevara, A. , Pvt. Hansen, J. F. , Pfc. Haynes Jr., D. M. , Pfc. Heinze, J. , Pvt. Hodges, T. J. , Pvt. Jordan, A. H. , Pfc. Kiely, R. P. , Pvt. Krizner, C. M. , Pfc. Lands, C. J. , Pfc. Langford, D. T. , Pvt. Limas, D. , Pfc. Liranzo, B. R. , Pvt. Littles, B. M. , Pvt. Luzio Jr., J. M. , Pfc. Melow, T. S. , Pfc. Morell, N. J. , Pvt. Mudrich, T. G. , Pfc. Parsons, S. R. , Pvt. Phomhom, T. , Pvt. Robinson, V. , Pvt. Sanders, K. M. , Pvt. Shipley, D. D. , Pvt. Shoemaker, C. Q. , Pfc. Stanfield, T. D. , Pfc. Sumerall, G. K. , Pvt. Swan, J. H. , Pvt. Swartz, T. A. , Pvt. Tefoe, L. I. , Pfc. Vancuren, D. L. , Pvt. Vincent, K. C. , Pfc. Wakefield, T. J. , Pvt. Williams, C. W. , Pfc. Younker, S. T. , Pvt. Zarate Jr., D. , Pvt. Zello, C. A.

Platoon 3058

Pfc. Ali, A. M.* , Pfc. Aulet, D. A.* , Pfc. Bakergillette, M. S. , Pfc. Barnes, D. B. , Pvt. Biemiller, K. E. , Pvt. Bouchard, D. J. , Pfc. Browne, S. A. , Pvt. Busch, S. W. , Pvt. Cadet, J. W. , Pfc. Castaneda, M.* , Pvt. Checo, C. L. , Pfc. Cobb, M. T. , Pvt. Dekanchuk, R. J. , Pfc. Demarco, D. J. , Pfc. Durand, R. F. , Pvt. First, J. A. , Pvt. Fitch, E. C. , Pvt. Gaylord Jr., C. E. , Pfc. Hamel, R. J. , Pvt. Harris, N. R. , Pfc. Herndon, C. H. , Pvt. Hover, S. T. , Pfc. Jimenez, G. A. , Pvt. Koch, J. A. , Pvt. Lamere, J. D. , Pvt. Ligammari, V. S. , Pfc. Lizamabomm, G. P. , Pfc. LopezCabrera, J. , Pvt. Lyons, S. M. , Pvt. Marmolejo, L. M. , Pfc. McAuliffe, A. O. , Pvt. Mears, S. A. , Pfc. Monzon, A. M. , Pvt. Morency, J. T. , Pvt. Nye, J. J. , Pvt. Pabon, M. Y. , Pvt. Pansch, T. M. , Pfc. Quick, A. W. , Pvt. Reed, C. R. , Pvt. Richards, D. S. , Pfc. Roche, N. M. , Pvt. Rosales, D. , Pfc. Saunders, Z. S. , Pvt. Stanley, C. S. , Pvt. Stover III, L. A. , Pfc. Sunday, C. L. , Pfc. Tilley, G. A. , Pfc. Toussaint, R. A. , Pvt. Turner, B. M. , Pvt. Wakefield, G. M. , Pfc. Wrye, A. D.

Platoon 3060

Pfc. Aurand, M. A.* , Pfc. Barsamian, F. C. , Pvt. Beaman, A. T. , Pfc. Beattie, T. C. , Pfc. Benoit, T. A. , Pfc. Brown, B. D. , Pfc. Bueno, N. T. , Pfc. Cerkez, I. B. , Pfc. Cherniatynskyi, M. , Pfc. Colmerauer, W. R. , Pfc. Cotton, A. M. * , Pvt. Curtis, T. G. , Pfc. Cypher Jr., M. A. , Pvt. Davis, Z. J. , Pvt. Dickson, J. R. , Pvt. El Omari, A. , Pfc. Foster, L. T. , Pvt. Foster, M. K. , Pfc. George, N. T. , Pfc. Ginter, B. J. , Pvt. Gioia, A. J. , Pvt. Hamilton, C. D. , Pvt. Hollister, M. J. , Pvt. Howard, J. M. , Pvt. Jackson, T. T. , Pvt. Kerpi, G. , Pvt. Lyden, C. M. , Pvt. Malloch, T. M. , Pfc. Mayberry, D. M. , Pfc. Mullikin, D. O. , Pfc. Myers III, M. , Pfc. Napier, B. M. * , Pvt. Nicholsen, M. I. , Pvt. Nunez, J. C. , Pvt. Pinkham, S. W. , Pfc. Polanco, I. A. , Pvt. Quirindongo, C. M. , Pvt. Rainville, D. B. , Pfc. Riosjanne, J. , Pfc. Roark, M. A. , Pfc. Robinson, T. C. , Pfc. Rodriguez, A. A , Pvt. Ross, S. S. , Pfc. Schultz, A. R. , Pvt. Story, T. B , Pvt. Taylor, J. B. , Pfc. Turner, T. J. , Pvt. Villalobos, F. G. , Pvt. Ward, E. D. , Pvt. Young, B. J.

Platoon 3061

Pvt. Acosta, R. , Pfc. Atkinson, A. G. , Pvt. Baer, D. E. , Pvt. Barry, T. T. , Pfc. Battle, T. T. , Pvt. Brooks, D. L. , Pvt. Burford, T. S. , Pfc. Byrd, T. M. , Pvt. Callinan, P. R. , Pfc. Cappucci, R. A. , Pvt. Caroussos, A. P. , Pvt. Cassino, J. J. , Pvt. Cevis, N. E. , Pvt. Charles, C. R. , Pvt. Curley II, P. A. , Pfc. Duong, D.N. , Pvt. Flannery, P. R. , Pfc. Guest, P. R. , Pfc. Guest, R. T. , Pvt. Gutman, B. M. , Pfc. Ham, R. D. , Pvt. HernandezPerez, S. , Pvt. Hyland, J. A. , Pfc. Lokkesmoe, M. A. , Pvt. Mason, D. A. , Pfc. Maynard, N. C. , Pvt. McGown, T. J. , Pfc. McManus, S. R. , Pfc. Mutz, A. J. , Pvt. Nixon, T. S. , Pfc. Orcutt, A. G. , Pfc. Panayiotou, M. M. , Pvt. Perez, G. A. , Pvt. Perez, R. L. , Pfc. Piper, D. L. , Pfc. Potzler, D. M. , Pfc. Roark, J. E. , Pfc. Roberts, C. A. , Pvt. Schmidt, M. J. , Pfc. Shaw, Jr. D. B.* , Pfc. Smith, A. G. , Pfc. Smith, D. W. , Pfc. Spradley, J. W. , Pvt. Strazza, Z. H. , Pfc. Suk, E.* , Pvt. Thomas Jr., D. K. , Pfc. Tilley, G. C.* , Pvt. Velez, J. A. , Pvt. Wilde, H. M. , Pvt. Wollet, M. R.

Platoon 4026

Pfc. Arteaga, A. , Pfc. Bakhashab, M. M. , Pfc. Baron, J. S. , Pfc. Bentley, S. S. , Pvt. Bideau, A. M. , Pvt. Blake, O. M. , Pfc. Boykin, J. A. , Pfc. Brandt, J. V. , Pfc. Brooks, L. M. , Pvt. Buchanan, G. K. , Pfc. Chenoweth, J. E. , Pfc. Cheramie, C. R. , Pfc. Constant, A. , Pvt. Covill, M. M. , Pfc. Cox, D. B. , Pvt. Day, A. N. , Pvt. Gomez, V. C. , Pfc. Hall, L. R. , Pvt. Hamill, S. L. , Pfc. Hoover, D. R. , Pvt. Hudson, S. A. , Pfc. Hurtado, K. , Pfc. Kellman, S. R. , Pvt. Kuffler, Z. A. , Pfc. Luther, T. N. , Pfc. Maiolo, A. M. , Pfc. Mckinney, R. M. , Pfc. Miller, I. M. , Pvt. Mondragon, B. A. , Pvt. Monestime, W. , Pvt. Nettleton, H. L. , Pvt. Newcomer, M. A. , Pfc. Nickell, S. J. , Pfc. Odellas, C. N. , Pvt. Odonnell, R. R. , Pvt. Olton, A. N. , Pvt. Ortegaechevarria, N. , Pfc. Ortizcoleman, C. V. , Pfc. Osuji, F. C. * , Pfc. Petion, B. , Pfc. Rehmann, C. L. , Pvt. Reynolds, A. E. , Pvt. Robinson, S. K. , Pfc. Rogers, K. W. , Pfc. Rosario, K. M. , Pvt. Sackett, T. H. , Pvt. Sanchezarriaza, A. , Pvt. Shartzer, J. N. , Pvt. Sills, A. L. , Pfc. Smith, L. M. , Pvt. Stmartin, A. M. , PVT. Thiem, S. L. , Pfc. Thompson, C. N. , Pvt. Worst, M. A. , Pvt. Zeabari, M. P.

Platoon 4027

Pfc. Adorno, Adriana , Pvt. Aguero, Vivianlee P. , Pvt. Andreyev, Natalya , Pfc. Arambulajaime, Mayra L. , Pfc. Barajas, Ascencia R.* , Pfc. Baye, Andree A. , Pvt. Brennan, Sydney A. , Pvt. Brule, Alyson C. , Pfc. Cameanocasio, Yanelisse , Pfc. Carstens, Rebecca A. , Pvt. Castellanosventura, Adriana , Pvt. Chan, Socheata , Pvt. Chatman, Yakema N. , Pvt. Chavez, Rajah M. , Pfc. Christensen, Rachael A. , Pvt. Christensen, Tiffany J. , Pvt. Clark, Alexandrea Q. , Pvt. Cooper, Yah , Pvt. Cruz, Edith G. , Pfc. Dewey, Courtney E. , Pvt. Escamillamartinez, Angel L. , Pfc. Esparza, Veronica* , Pfc. Fish, Caitlin A.* , Pfc. Gonzales, Gizzel G. , Pfc. Guardado, Iridian , Pfc. Henry, Rebeka J. , Pvt. Henry, Shanique P. , Pvt. Hernandez, Vallessca I. , Pvt. Ibarragomez, Karla Y. , Pvt. Izurieta, Melissa N. , Pvt. Jarrell, Amber C. , Pvt. Johnson, Taylor N. , Pfc. Klein, Zoe E.* , Pfc. Lewis, Alexis C. , Pfc. Limatorres, Elizabeth , Pfc. Lusher, Megan E. , Pvt. Martinez, Summer A. , Pfc. Navarro, Jacqueline V. , Pvt. Pare, Symone E. , Pfc. Peel, Meggan R. , Pfc. Peterson, Alexis J. , Pfc. Polachek, Amy M. , Pvt. Salmeron, Jesica R. , Pvt. Staggs, Mia A. , Pfc. Taylor, Emily L. , Pvt. Tietz, Courtney L. , Pvt. Vera, Isabel A. , Pfc. Wallacesipp, Jazjuan S. , Pvt. Weyer, Susanne E. , Pfc. Zamorano, Jennifer J. , Pfc. Zamudio, Adriana J. , Pfc. Zdjelar, Mariana

*Denotes meritorious promotion

The Jet Stream

Friday, August 05, 2016

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EVENT National Star Wars Day Troop Appreciation National Hamburger Day Troop Appreciation/Summer Spectacular Glow Pool Tournament UFC® 200 Troop Appreciation Independence Party National Hot Dog Day National S’Mores Day Troop Appreciation Show Off Your Ride: SMP Car Meet

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