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Friday, March 16, 2018 Vol. 53, No. 08 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

3/2 conducts training on new range

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

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Hawks depart Fightertown

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A pilot says goodbye to a maintainer before departing Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 9. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the Pacific as part of a Unit Deployment Program. While deployed, the Hawks will train with partner nations, promoting peace and stability in the Indo-AsiaPacific Region. Story by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 departed from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort for a deployment March 9-13. The F/A-18D Hornet squadron departed as part of the Unit Deployment Program to train with partner nations in the pacific. “We are accompanying the Hawks to Japan as part of their Unit Deployment Program,” said Sgt. Jason Denney, a Ground Support Equipment Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31. “For some of us, this isn’t our first deployment to this region so we know what has to get done. We can operate smoothly and efficiently to accomplish our mission while over there.”

Over the past months the squadron has been working longer hours to prepare not only the aircraft, but their minds for the fast-paced tempo of a deployment. “Being deployed means perfectly executing our duties but in a foreign land,” said Denney. “We won’t have the rest of Marine Aircraft Group 31to help us if we need it. Instead, we will be working with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 to accomplish our mission. Usually while deployed, our shifts change and operational tempo changes to better suit the mission we have to accomplish.” The squadron was given the chance to Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips spend time with their families the day of the A Marine spends time with his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March squadron’s departure. The United Services 13. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the Pacific as part of a Unit Deployment Program. While deployed, the Hawks will see hawks, page 4 train with partner nations and increase multilateral interoperability with our allies.

Swamp Foxes bid farewell to Sgt. Maj. Hebron Story by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. and Sgt. Maj. Matthew A. Conrad stand at attention during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. During the ceremony, Hebron was relieved as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Sergeant Major and Conrad was appointed. After being detached from H&HS, Hebron was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding leadership of the squadron.

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. was relieved of his duties as Sgt. Maj. of H&HS and Sgt. Maj. Matthew A. Conrad was appointed to the same position. “When I first came to H&HS, I was in unfamiliar territory,” said Hebron. “I was fortunate to receive a great turnover from my predecessor and I just hope I left the squadron in as good condition for Sgt. Maj. Conrad as it was left for me.” Sgt. Maj. Hebron assumed duties as Squadron Sgt. Maj. in April of 2015. During his tenure, Hebron established a NonCommissioned Officers panel and the Lance Cpl. Seminar program aboard the air station which has since graduated 27 classes and over 450 lance corporals. “I can’t say enough wonderful things about Sgt. Maj. Hebron’s service with this squadron,” said Lt. Col. Jeffrey Pelt, the commanding officer of H&HS. “His list of citations is only a fraction of the things he has contributed to this squadron over the years. As hard as it is to bid farewell to Sgt. Maj. Hebron, I know his contributions to H&HS will be long lived and he will always be part of the Swamp Fox family.”

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Games and Entertainment

Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:40)

Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG13 (2:15)

Saturday 7:00 p.m. R (2:03)

Thursday TBA

Friday 7:00 p.m. PG13 (2:15)

Sunday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:40)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG13 (1:36)

Sunday 7:00 p.m. PG13 (2:22)

Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout window hours Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Sunday

Dinner Baked ziti with Italian sausage

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 • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Punctuation mark 6. Married woman 9. Nocturnal rodent 13. Suffix 14. A way to disappoint 15. Saddle horse 16. West African country 17. Philippine island 18. “Girls” creator Dunham 19. A type of twin 21. Groans 22. Infections 23. What a beaver makes 24. Thou 25. Make a mistake 28. Receive 29. Dresses 31. Burn the surface of 33. Where coaches observe 36. Ceremonial offices 38. Paddle 39. The body’s main artery 41. Altered the original state 44. Alleges 45. Short-billed rails 46. Northern Thai province 48. Albanian monetary unit 49. Who the Wolverines play for 51. Oath 52. Astronomical period 54. A single unit 56. Presides over 60. Spoiled tot 61. Hillsides 62. Fertility god 63. Assuage 64. Signs a contract 65. Ancient Greek war dance

SUDOKU

GUESS WHO?

66. Allows 67. Lunar crater 68. Crash a motorcycle (Brit. slang) CLUES DOWN 1. Loose-fitting undergarment 2. Western Romanian city 3. Unit of length 4. Type of electricity 5. Article 6. Mothers 7. Monetary unit 8. Single Lens Reflex 9. Tan-colored horses 10. Region 11. Cautious in spending money

12. Belittle 14. Sarcastic 17. Fathers 20. Clothes 21. Opera’s Callas 23. Lentil dish 25. Energy-saving module 26. Make sense of a language 27. Hurries through 29. Songs to one’s lover 30. Name given to plant groups 32. Improves 34. Patriotic women 35. Inflamed swelling on the eyelid 37. Instrument in Indian music

40. Request 42. Make into leather without using tannin 43. Defies 47. Neither 49. Flower cluster 50. Phonological unit 52. Leaves in water 53. Cavalry-sword 55. Famed American cartoonist 56. Messenger ribonucleic acid 57. Scarlett’s home 58. Make 59. Stony waste matter 61. What to do at auction 65. Incorrect letters

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Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall

I am a singer born in California on March 18, 1979. I met my bandmates while attending Brentwood School. We formed a band with a red-hued color in the name and have produced many chart-topping hits. I’ve been a singing coach on TV for several years.

HOROSCOPES ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 A few bumps along the way do cannot derail you when you are motivated, Aries. Just keep chugging forward and you can plow through any obstacles that spring up. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 Find a way to work a vacation into your schedule, Taurus. You can probably use a respite from the daily grind, and a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, if you slow down and listen to others, you may learn something new about yourself. Sometimes you have to view yourself through another’s eyes. CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22 You may have to trust a friend to handle something you would much prefer to handle yourself, Cancer. Trust that this friend will do a good job and express your gratitude. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 Open your eyes to the bigger picture, Leo. Only focusing on the smallest details will prevent you from seeing the grand scheme of things.

Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775

VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an unexpected situation momentarily takes you off guard. Take a step back and reassess the situation. Some careful reflection will help you find a solution.

See something suspicious Say something.

LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, when someone calls on you for advice, offer it without reading too much into why it is needed. You are there to lend support and a different viewpoint. SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 Take inventory of your weaknesses, Scorpio. By recognizing your shortcomings, you can become a stronger person and both your personal and professional lives will benefit. SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 You cannot always remain under the radar, Sagittarius. Sometimes your actions will be out in full view, and you need to accept any praise and criticism as it comes.

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ABSTRACT ANAGRAM BOXES BRAIN CELL CHALLENGE CIPHER CLUES CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CRYPTOGRAM DECODE DETECTIVE ENIGMA HANGMAN HORIZONTAL JIGSAW LOGIC

MOVE NUMBERS ORGANIZE PUZZLE RUBIK SCRABBLE SCRAMBLE SEARCH SOLUTIONS

SOLVER SORT STACK SUDOKU TEASER TEST TRIVIA VERTICAL WORDS

MARCH 9 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Guess Who?: BILLY CRYSTAL Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 It’s time to prepare for an adventure of sorts, Capricorn. The excitement may be mounting this week as you get all of the details in order. Start packing for travel. AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 Lend support to a spouse or romantic interest because he or she will need it this week, Aquarius. You can’t fix all problems, but you can show your support. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 There’s little time to waste this week, Pisces. Be sure you have all of your details set and ready to go. Efficiency is key.

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HAPPENINGS n The acting Sexual Assault Re-

n The photocopying of U.S. Gov-

n If you have lost something and

n The DEERS/RAPIDS ID Card

sponse Coordinator of MCAS Beaufort is Marie Brodie. She can be reached at (910)-450-5159 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

are looking for it, please contact the Lost and Found Custodian at 843-228-6335 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ernment identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

ter will be closed on Friday, 16 March to facilitate this move. It will reopen for normal business at the new location on Monday, 19 March. The new offices will be located just inside the main entrance of the IPAC to the immediate left.

Center will be moving from its current location in building 1075 to building 807, which houses the Installation Personnel Administration Center (IPAC) and is located on Hoffecker Lane. The DEERS/RAPIDS ID Card Cen-

Did you know...

Date: March 17, 1967

The first woman Marine to report to Vietnam for duty, Master Sergeant Barbara J. Dulinsky, began her 18hour flight to Bien Hoa, 30 miles north of Saigon. MSgt Dulinsky and the other officer and enlisted Women Marines that followed were assigned to the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV) based in Saigon. Most worked with the Marine Corps Personnel Section providing administrative support to Marines assigned as far north as the DMZ.

NOAA climate prediction center, predicts weakening La Nina conditions resulting in a warmer and dryer winter for the Southern US states and a cooler and wetter winter with above average snowfall in the Northern and Midwest states. These conditions will persist until spring.

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ARABIAN GULF -- An F/A-18C Hornet readies for take-off aboard the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, March 11. Theodore Roosevelt and its carrier strike group are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of maritime security and reassure allies and partners. The operations also serve to preserve the freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce in the region. The Hornet and pilot is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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In Other News

MCAS Beaufort Offers Religous Service, Archdiocese Visits

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Dependents of service members attend a religious service at the station chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. The Archdiocese for Military Services, Bishop Robert Coyle led the service to help the religious personnel on base. MCAS Beaufort provides a variety of religious services for Marines, Sailors and their families.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Bishop Robert Coyle meets dependents of service members during a religious service at the station chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. MCAS Beaufort provides a variety of religious services for Marines, Sailors and their families. Coyle is the Archdiocese for Military Services.

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

A Marine hugs his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 9. Marines and Sailors of Marine AllWeather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the pacific as part of a Unit Deployment Program.

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make sure everything is okay at home. The least we can do is set up a time and place for them to say goodbye to their loved ones Organization provided food for the Marines, before they leave. Marines and Sailors that Sailors and their families. can make sure their families are happy The Marines and Sailors aren’t when they leave will be less stressed while the only ones that sacrifice during deploy- deployed. That’s what we do; take care of ments,” said Ted Crandall, the Family Marines, Sailors, and their families.” Readiness Officer for MAG-31. “The families of the deployed sacrifice so much to

An honor guard leads dependents of service members during a religious service at the station chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. The Archdiocese for Military Services, Bishop Robert Coyle led the service to help the religious personnel on base. MCAS Beaufort provides a variety of religious services for Marines, Sailors and their families.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips

A Marine spends time with his family before leaving for a deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 13. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the pacific as part of a Unit Deployment Program.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes

Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

An F/A-18D Hornet departs Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 9 bound for MCAS Iwakuni Japan. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

A Marine says goodbye to a loved one before leaving for a deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 9. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

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More of the Story

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Sgt. Maj. Matthew A. Conrad salutes Lt. Col. Jeffrey Pelt during a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. During the ceremony, Conrad relieved Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major. Pelt is the commanding officer of H&HS.

Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. addresses the crowd during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. During the ceremony, Hebron was relieved as Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major. After being detached from H&HS, Hebron was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for outstanding leadership of the squadron.

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Sgt. Maj. Conrad enlisted in the Marine Corps in August of 1995. During his Marine Corps career he has served as the Marine Battery first sergeant aboard Marine Artillery Detachment, Fort Sill, Okla. Conrad has also as served as battalion sergeant major of both Third Recruit Training Battalion and Support Battalion Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. “I am honored to be selected to help guide this squadron. This is squadron has an excellent reputation thanks to leadership like Sgt. Maj. Hebron,” said Conrad. “I’m fortunate enough to follow in the footsteps of such a tremendous Marine and I’m looking forward to begin working with the Marines of this squadron and their families.” After the relief and appointment, Hebron, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his outstanding achievement aboard the air station and for helping to guide his squadron. Hebron is going to the School of Infantry East to become the sergeant major of Infantry Training Battalion. “I came here to serve these Marines and I am forever grateful to have had the opportunity to work alongside them,” said Hebron. “They will always have a place in my heart and they will always be a part of me no matter where I go. I am very fortunate to have the opportunity to serve in this great organization and be surrounded by all of these great Marines for the past 24 years. The experience has humbled me and made me the man I am today, thank you and Semper Fidelis. ”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a post and relief ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 8. Hebron received the award for his outstanding leadership as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. During the ceremony, Hebron was relieved as H&HS’s sergeant major by Sgt. Maj. Matthew A. Conrad.

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY PORTRAIT OF A U.S. MARINE AND SAN JOSE NATIVE IN AFGHANISTAN Story by 1st Lt. Kathleen Kochert Marine Corps Forces Central Command

A: My advice is to be true to yourself, follow the Golden Rule, and always take care of your Marines, whether they are your enlisted or junior officers. You can never go wrong if you do those three things.

RESOLUTE SUPPORT HEADQUARTERS --In honor The Marines and Soldiers with Task Force Southwest are training, advising, and assisting the Afghan National of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2018, Task Army 215th Corps and 505th Zone National Police. The Afghan National Defense and Security Forces are conducting Force Southwest (TFSW) wants to highlight Lt. Col. offensive operations to expand the security belt around central Helmand province and deny the enemy freedom of Elizabeth D. Perez. As the chief of staff, Perez is the se- movement. nior-most female among the group of approximately 500 service members currently deployed to Helmand province, Afghanistan. Q: Can you briefly describe your role in TFSW? A: I ensure the commanding general (CG) gets the information he needs, when he needs it. To do this, I confirm the staff understands his intent—in partnership with the operations and plans officer—and that they collaborate with another; I interface with higher and lateral units; and I receive feedback from the CG. A second, equally important part of my job is to develop and mentor the staff. Who are the Marine Corps’ next generation of leaders. Q: What’s your Marine Corps background, and how did it help you prepare for your current role? A: I spent 12 years on active duty, resigned my commission, missed the Marine Corps, and became a reservist. I have been fortunate to have had mentors throughout my professional career, both military and civilian and even here on the Task Force, who have unselfishly and unilaterally plucked me out to share their experiences, knowledge, and tips on leadership. As the chief of staff and a logistician, I refer to my experiences dealing with stakeholders at the Pentagon and at Cisco (my civilian employer), the business knowledge I gained from my Naval postgraduate education, and the tactical leadership opportunities I was first exposed to as a lieutenant and young captain on a daily basis. Looking back, those early years were invaluable and set the foundation that serves as a reminder for me today that decisions you make and your leadership style have an effect on the people on the ground. It’s the difference between whether or not we accomplish the mission and we have a good time at work. Q: What would your advice be to female service members and women looking to enter into the military?

Photo by 1st Lt. Kathleen Kochert

Lt. Col. Elizabeth D. Perez, the chief of staff for Task Force Southwest, speaks on what it means to be a leader and a woman in the Marine Corps in a combat environment at Camp Shorab, Afghanistan, March 6, 2018. Perez is currently deployed to Helmand province to train, advise and assist the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces to expand the security belt and to deny the enemy freedom of movement around central Helmand.

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22nd

Annual

KidFest

SATURDAY 7 APRIL 1000-1400 CROSS CREEK SHOPPING CENTER NEXT TO BELK & JCPENNEY

A day of fun - FREE games & information for families Keeping kids safe in recognition of both Child Abuse Prevention Month and Month of the Military Child. KidFest is a FREE event open to the community. Come out for a day of fun and information! Bounce Houses |Fire Trucks Police Cars | Snow Cones | Games | Entertainment | DJ

Information Contact: Megan Grabowski at 843-228-7059 or megan.l.grabowski@usmc-mccs.org

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Easter Brunch Sunday 1 April 1000-1300 Traditions, MCRD Parris Island $24.95 Adult • $10.95 Ages 6-12 • 5 & Under FREE COLD DISPLAY VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD CUCUMBER & ONION SALAD SALAD BAR INCLUDES: SPRING MIX, ROMAINE, CROUTONS, SLICED MUSHROOMS, BROCCOLI FLORETS, SHREDDED CHEDDAR CHEESE, SHREDDED CARROTS, GRAPE TOMATOES, CELERY, GREEN ONIONS, CAULIFLOWER FLORETS, RAISINS, SLICED RED BELL PEPPERS, BACON BITS, DICED HAM, CHOPPED EGGS, SLICED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, SLICED RED ONIONS, SLICED CUCUMBERS, SLICED RED CABBAGE, CAESAR DRESSING, RANCH DRESSING, BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE, HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING, 1000 ISLAND DRESSING SLICED FRUIT DISPLAY

CHEESE DISPLAY WITH ASSORTED CRACKERS

SEAFOOD DISPLAY SMOKED SALMON / CALAMARI SALAD

ENTREES EGGS BENEDICT PANCAKES STRAWBERRY CREPES SCRAMBLED EGGS BACON / SAUSAGE GRITS / OATMEAL BISCUITS & GRAVY HOME FRIES WITH BELL PEPPERS & ONIONS SAUTEED CHICKEN WITH CHARDONNAY DIJON SAUCE PAN ROASTED RED GROUPER WITH DILL AIOLI RICE MEDLEY ROASTED RED POTATO WEDGES ASPARAGUS WITH ROASTED PEPPER HOLLANDAISE HONEY GLAZED BABY CARROTS

PASTRY DISPLAY ASSORTED MINI MUFFINS & DANISH

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CARVING STATION LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT PESTO BOURBON GLAZED HAM OMELET STATION JUICE STATION DESSERTS TIRAMISU NEW YORK CHEESE CAKE WITH ASSORTED TOPPINGS CARROT CAKE

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. CALL 843-228-1566 Eggstravaganza 31 March 1000 - 1200 at the Laurel Bay Youth Center Bounce houses, crafts, cookies & more! Bring your camera to get pictures with the Easter Bunny! Ages 3 and under: 1015 • Ages 4-6: 1045 Ages 7-9: 1115 • Ages 10-12: 1145 For more information, please contact: 843-228-7640 or ashley.a.utsey@usmc-mccs.org

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Around the Corps

Breaking Ground: 3/2 conducts platoon attacks on new range aboard Camp Lejeune

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

A Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, buddy rushes during a platoon attack range at G-29C, the newest range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 7, 2018. Marines with 3/2 were the first to execute platoon attacks on the new combined-arms range that employed a mortar position, machine gun position, and involved obstacles assaultmen mechanically breached in order for the riflemen to clear trenches and secure the final objective.

Story and photos by Cpl.Victoria Ross II Marine Expeditionary Force

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES - The 2nd Marine Division commanding general, Maj. Gen. John Love observed as Marines graced Camp Lejeune’s newest range, G-29C, with new lead. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division were the first to operate on range G-29C, a combined-arms platoon battle course, March 7, 2018.

build, yet range G-29C was built in just 18 want to restrict the use of anything on this months. By using assets within the divi- range. Units can bring additional targets sion, construction took minimal time. to set up different arrays, allowing a platoon commander to give platoons different “The Division commander agreed to allo- looks at what the objective is and what cated resources from within the division,” they do.” Maguire said. “We used engineers from 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion to do all With the help and streamlined planning of the construction on the range. Not only with Marine Corps gunners, range develdid 2nd CEB build the range, they accom- opment section, Marine Corps Base, range plished training objectives that they have safety, and the division commander, this to do in their work up cycle to deploy.” range went from concept to operational in just under two years explained Schertz.

As technology advances, range G-29C could possibly support robotic targets, giving Marines the ultimate training experience Maguire described. The dynamic combined-arms range allows infantry units a place on Camp Lejeune to conduct a platoon battle course to ready them for deployment. Commanders can use all assets available to them to include unmanned aerial vehicles to gather real-time information, allowing Marines to train as they fight.

”We really wanted to give company commanders a live-fire collective event where the commander could evaluate platoon commanders, platoon sergeants, squad leaders, and teams, prior to moving on to company level collective skills,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Thomas Maguire, the Marine Raider Regimental Gunner. “Commanders can see and assess Marines in all the offensive battle skills they’re supposed to bring.” Prior to the construction of G-29C, infantry units had to travel to outside locations such as Fort Bragg, North Carolina or Fort Pickett, Virginia to conduct a platoon battle course. Going off station for training costs units money, time and logistical resources. “Units had been going to higher level exercises, without ever having been able to bring their guys together to conduct that type of [platoon] attack,” said Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Schertz, the 2nd Marine Division Gunner. Marine units are evaluated prior to deployment on ranges like 410A at Marine Corps Base 29 Palms. The new range allows 2nd Marine Division units to get familiar with a platoon battle course prior to evaluation. “Platoon commanders can train their Marines here on Camp Lejeune on that livefire range, and get a couple of repetitions in a platoon-supported attack before moving onto higher level exercises like ITX,” Maguire said.

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, rush into position during a platoon attack range at G-29C, the newest range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 7, 2018. Marines with 3/2 were the first to execute platoon attacks on the new combined-arms range that employed a mortar position, machine gun position, and involved obstacles assaultmen mechanically breached in order for the riflemen to clear trenches and secure the final objective.

The range was designed to provide training for units ready to conduct platoon attacks during a deployment work-up. While the range can be used for smaller, squad level training, the unique location lends itself to being the only range capable of supporting a platoon attack from insertion to capture of the objective.

The new range is unique in its ability to accommodate multiple weapon systems and allow those systems to engage targets at various distances. While there are set objectives, the range allows commanders flexibility to adjust how they capture objectives in accordance with their capabilities.

“The options are endless,” Maguire said. “When we talk about fighting as a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, there is no reason why you couldn’t be conducting a platoon attack while aircraft are engaging targets in the G-10 impact area. From a helicopter-borne insert, at the high end [of training and readiness standards], to the low end, being high explosive rocket battle “Units can use all the assets and tools drills.” that they’re going to take to the fight, and employ it here, to include, 60mm mortars, The range is also located next to a tank medium machine guns, and all the rocket trail so units can use an airborne insertion, capability that they have within the com- or vehicles such as amphibious assault vepany,” Schertz said. “We have ranges that hicles. Depending on where Marines are in would support a platoon attack, but not to a training cycle, they can tailor how they the extent of how we built G-29C, with run the range, explained Schertz. the objectives set up, and the ability to do breaching and to use signal plans.” “We purposely stayed away from fiber-optic cable and automated targets Most ranges take four to five years to on this range,” Maguire said. “We didn’t

Photo by Cpl. Victoria Ross

Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, provide suppressing fire with the M240 bravo medium machine gun during a platoon attack range at G-29C, the newest range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 7, 2018. Marines with 3/2 were the first to execute platoon attacks on the new combined-arms range that employed a mortar position, machine gun position, and involved obstacles assaultmen mechanically breached in order for the riflemen to clear trenches and secure the final objective.