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President Ronald Regan waves hello to MCAS Beaufort before departing Air Force One after a visit Wednesday to the Lowcountry.
President Reagan visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON JUNE 20, 1986 Story and Photo by: Staff Sgt. Ray Tademy, Jr.
Air Force One touched down at MCAS Beaufort right on schedule Wednesday as President Ronald Reagan stopped here enroute to a scheduled visit at MCRD Parris Island. The president was welcomed by Col. David Richwine, command officer, MCAS Beaufort; Brigadier General James Mead, COMCABEast: Mayor Henry C. Chambers of Beaufort; state Rep. Bill Cork R-Hilton Head; and Sen. Sam Applegate, R-S.C., at the foor of the boarding platform as he departed the plane. He then waved to the crowd of more than 1000 Marines, dependents, civilian employees and students from
both Laurel Bay School as he walked toward Marine One, the designated VH-3D presidnetial helicopter of HMX-1 based at MCDEC Quantico, Va. When the president arrived at Parris Island, he was escorted by Maj. Gen. Stephen Olmstead, Depot commanding general, to the site of the 12 obstacle Confidence Course. It was here he observed nearly 100 recruits as they cross the “monkey bridge”. tackled the ‘A Frame’ and braved the ‘Slide for Life.’ He later spoke to more than 7,500 people from the steps of the Parris Island headquartes building. He met with four honor graduates from basic training and visited three military families before boarding Marine One again for his trip back to the air station. Marine one touched down at Beaufort about 12:00 p.m. The president disembarked from the aircraft to the cheers of another gathered crowd and walked and waved as he proceeded toward Air Force One. Before he boarded the plane, however, Mayor Chambers presented the president with a painting of Bay
Street Beaufort which was just completed at 2 a.m. by local artist Nancy Ricker Rhett. After that, Col. Richwine presented the president with a plaque on behalf of Marines, Sailors and Civilian sering at the air station. Likewise, Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, was also presented a similar plaque. The president then boarded Air Force One and departed the air station enroute to a scheduled stop at Greensboro,N.C. Several senators and congressman accompanied the president on his visit to the lowcountry. They were Sen. Strom Thurmond R-S.C.; Sen. Jesse Helms R-N.C.; Rep Thomas Hartnett, R-S.C.; Rep. Carol Campbell, R-S.C. The visit here was the first of a president to the lowcountry since President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s stop here in April 1943. Before that, President Washington is said to have visited here in 1791 and President Monroe in 1819.
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Thursday 7:00 p.m. R (1:46)
Friday 7:00 p.m. PG (1:54)
Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:57)
Saturday 4:30 PG-13 (1:30)
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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
Doors open 30 minutes before movie starts! | All NDVD are FREE *Last Showing
CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Genus of beetles 5. Time units (abbr.) 8. Fiddler crabs 11. Remove weapons from 13. Express delight 14. Energy 15. Roman general 16. Returned material authorization (abbr.) 17. Mortgage group (abbr.) 18. Parts 20. Leavened bread cooked in a clay oven 21. Type of cloth 22. Frankness 25. Causes disgust or hatred 30. A member of the British order of honor 31. Folk singer Di Franco 32. One’s looks 33. Provokes 38. Partner of flow 41. Japanese warrior 43. Easy to perceive 45. Meet with one’s agreement 47. Bird’s jaw 49. Ballplayer accessory 50. Sword 55. Swiss river 56. Comedienne Gasteyer 57. Beat icon Ginsberg 59. Clinches a victory 60. Split lentils 61. Jewish spiritual leader 62. Book of the Bible (abbr.) 63. Electronic warfare-
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support measures 64. Fibrous plant material CLUES DOWN 1. Annoy 2. Two-toed sloth 3. Precipitation 4. Barbary sheep 5. Large stinging paper wasp 6. Balkan country 7. __ Doherty, actress 8. Arm bones 9. Women’s undergarment 10. Genus of dabbling ducks
12. Time zone 14. Newts 19. Sound unit 23. Dab 24. Puzzlement 25. Defensive nuclear weapon 26. Actress Ling 27. Natural solid material 28. Burmese ethnic group 29. Puts within 34. Belonging to us 35. They __ 36. One of twelve sons of Jacob 37. Grab a seat 39. Rich fabric
40. Fruits 41. Very fast airplane 42. Large primates 44. Flammable jelly 45. Less common 46. Supplements with difficulty 47. Chinese automotive company 48. Every one of two or more things 51. Swiss river 52. Speak incessantly 53. Italian Island 54. Fighters against authority 58. Egg of a louse
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Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall
I am an actor born in Alabama on April 26, 1980. As a child I was very active in sports. Although I received a full football scholarship, I went into modeling. A job in a nightclub inspired my role in a popular ladies’ night out film.
HOROSCOPES ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 This is an excellent week to get out and be active, Aries. Whether you hike, walk or go cycling, take some time to enjoy the great outdoors. This will benefit the mind and body. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, take charge of your health because it is the most important way to stay on top of your game. Don’t forget to include emotional and spiritual health in your regimen. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 It’s time to tap your creativity, Gemini. If there is some piece of artwork or a craft you like but find too expensive, there’s a good chance you can create an excellent replica. CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22 Some fresh air and sunshine can do you a world of good, Cancer. Especially if you have been a little stagnant in your career or personal life. A new perspective can help. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 The energy in the air can do surprising things when you are feeling frustrated, Leo. A change of scenery can help you rebound fast and get back on track.
Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775
VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, organize a group activity with friends and family members this week. This is a good opportunity to reconnect with loved ones you may not have seen in some time.
See something suspicious Say something.
LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, if you are lacking regular exercise, take this week to make a new fitness plan that works for you. Start slowly and build up as you grow accustomed to exercise. SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 Put your ambitions into action, Scorpio. It’s one thing to give lip service to ideas, but it’s another to get started toward goals. The latter may lead to a more fulfilling life.
Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY
Hotlines MCAS Beaufort Station Inspector
843-228-7789
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Hotline 24/7
843-321-6009
Force Protection information and concerns
843-228-6924
PMO Dispatch
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Severe Weather and Force Protection
1-800-343-0639
Fraud, Waste and Abuse
If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 843-8129537. 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.
SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Don’t heistate to take on projects or make plans this week, Sagittarius. The more quicky you get involved, the better. Write down all of your plans to stay organized.
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OPEN MIC PERFORMANCE PREMISE RIFF ROOM SATIRE SET SHOW SHTICK
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CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 Work goes quite well for you this week, Capricorn. But you’re having difficulty finding traction at home. Take a day to catch up on projects at home to quiet your mind. AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, if you have been feeling creative and ambitious, consider giving a new hobby a try. An artistic project is fitting, but anything that inspires you will suffice. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 There is a good chance that you will start the week with vigor, and it will continue for the next several days, Pisces. Channel that energy.
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HAPPENINGS n The acting Sexual Assault Re-
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.
n If you have lost something and
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.
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Date: January 25, 1856
n The photocopying of U.S. Gov-
ernment identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.
Marines and seamen from the U.S. sloop DECATUR went ashore at the village of Seattle, Washington, to protect settlers from Indian raids. The Indians launched a seven-hour attack but were driven off later that day after suffering severe losses. Incredibly, only two civilian volunteers were killed and no Marines or sailors were lost.
Fightertown Abroad NOAA climate prediction center, predicts a weak El Nino climate pattern will persist through winter resulting in a relatively warmer and wetter winter for the Southern US states and a relatively warmer and mild winter with average snowfall in the Northern and Midwest states. These conditions will persist until spring. Monitor the latest forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service in order to prepare your family for any extreme weather affecting our area or along your route during vacations Reduction in predicted storms does not reduce the risk…it only takes one. Be Prepared!
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In Other News
A Chow Hall Menu from 1961 showcases the meals that were served for dinner and supper. Notable menu items include Frankfurters, steak, spaghetti and oyster stew.
Old Campaigner ends long career
THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON AUGUST 7, 1964
One of the Corps’ last “Horse Marines” traveled to government orders from South Carolina to Florida for the last time this weekend. Master Sgt. Guion L. Whorton’s first journey in 1926 had little similarity to his recent trip. This time he was not on his way to chase bandits through the jungles of Nicaragua; but to retire on Miami Beach. When the former MABS-31 Ordnance Chief was asked what he intends to do after retiring at Beaufort’s Marine Corps Air Station, he answered, “Just take it easy in Miami and reminisce with retired friends and My wife Mavel.” “Pappy,” as his friends call him, and his “banana war” stories will be missed by his ordnance crew. His experiences have furnished plenty of reminiscences. His tales from the ‘20’s and 30’s usually begin with his
first trip to Parris Island by boat in October, 1926- long before the bridge was built. The retiring Marine, who looks much younger than his 59 years, spent a short tour on guard duty at the Key West, Fla., submarine base before boarding ship with an expiditionary unit of 300 Marines for troubled Central America in 1937. Most of Whorton’s two years in Nicaragua were spent on patrol with small units of 15 to 20 Marines and native guides. Their mission was to protect American citizens and property there, and to capture the outlaw chief Sandino and his bandits. “We almost had the bandit chief during the Cocos Patrol,” recalls Whorton , “But when our forces had him cornered one of his own gang killed him.” Highlight of the old-timer’s bandit-chasing days was his promotion to private first class and corporal within the same month. “That was quite an honor,” said Whorton, “especially to serve as a NCO under some of the Marine Corps’ greatest generals. Whorton was referring to first lieutenants Puller, Schilt, Manley and Ridgley who later
advanced to general ranks. Twice Master Sgt. Whorton accepted discharge from the Corps, later returning to active duty. His first enlistment ended while he was in the guard detachment in Washington , D.C., after spending almost two years in Nicaragua. He rejoined the Corps soon after the start of WWII. Sergeant Whorton joined the Marine Reserve after being discharged in 1946, and was recalled to active duty in 1950. After serving in Korea with the 1st MAW, in 1951-52, Master Sgt. was ordered to duty at MCAS Beaufort. He later served in Hawaii and returned to Beaufort, where he ended his military career, totalling almost 30-years active and reserve service. Before retiring July 31, Master Sgt. Whotron attempted to purchase new campaign ribbons. “Guess it’s time to retire,” he said, “Since they don’t even stock Nicaraguan Campaign ribbons anymore.”
sioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Marine Corps. He was promoted to Captain during World War 1 before he was old enough to vote and served in Santo Domingo and as an Infantry Officer in France during World War I. Following the war, he graduated from the Naval Aviation Training School, Pensacola, Fla.; the Air Corps Tactical School, Langley Field, Va.; and from the Command and General Staff School at Fort Leavenworth, Ka.; He also served aboard U.S.S. New Mexico . He was later in command of Aircraft Two, Fleet Marine Force Naval Air Station, San Diego, Calif. He was promoted to Brigadier General in 1942 and later in the war commanded the Fourth Marine Air Wing in the Central Pacific. After World War II, General Merritt took part in the President’s Strategic Bombing Survey, a special study of U.S. assaults against Japanese defenses. He received the Bronze Star with combat V and the Legion of Merit for exceptional outstanding performance of duty to country. From the end of World War II until his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1947 as
a Major General, he commanded MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. Upon retirement he practiced law until he was appointed in 1949 as first direcot of the newly created South Carolina Legislative Council. He took on the added duties of Code Commissioner in 1954 when the constituional office was combined with the Legislative Council and served in both capacities until 1947. A resolution passed in April by the South Carolina General Assembly, and announced by U.S. Senators Strom Thurmond, R- S.C., and Ernest Hollings, D-S.C., had suggested naming the airfield at MCAS Beaufort for the Ridge Springs native. General Merritt died in March 1974 at the age of 76.
MCAS Airfield named in honor of Marine Aviator
THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON AUGUST 7, 1975 It is not often that a man distinguishes himself to such a degree that other men want his name to live on in memorium. It is not often that a Marine Corps airfield is named to honor a single man. These events do not happen often because such distinction and honor is not give, it is earned. The airfield at MCAS Beaufort was named in honor of the late Major General Lewie Griffith Merritt, USMC (ret.) in a ceremony held today. National, state and local officials including General Merrit’s Widow, Grace, and guest speakers Lieutenant General Robert H. Barrow, official representative of the Commandant of the Marine Corps and Brantley Harvey., Lieutenant General of South Carolina attended the dedication. General Merritt, a pioneer in Marine Aviation, was Graduated from the Citadel in 1917 and was commis-
Beaufort Marines, Soviets team up to save ozone
THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON JULY 20, 1990
A halcon recovery system tested by the Crash, Fire, Rescue Branch here in June showcased a U.S.-Soviet technology exchange July 10 in Panama City, Fla. The meeting brought together scientists from the United States, Soviet Union and Canada, and Two MCAS Beaufort Crash, Fire, Rescue Marines to discuss ways to curb destruction of the ozone by halons. The Beaufort representatives were CWO-4 Leroy Sanderson and SSGT. Robert West. Halons are chemical compounds similar to chlorofluorocarbons. They are widely used as a fire fighting agent, because unlike other compounds , halons leave behind no harmful residue after the fire is extinguished - an important factor when multi-million dollar equipment is at risk. Halons are major cause of ozone depletion. Thinning of the ozone layer, says the Environmental Protection Agency, increases level of ultraviolet radiation which
may contribute to skin cancer, cataracts and other diseases. Because of these potentially deadly effects, 90 countries signed a pact in Montreal in 1989 which limits the amount of chlorofluorocarbons and halons each country may release into the atomsphere. The accord also set milestones for reducing those limits even furthur, which has resulted in technology-sharing seminars such as the Panama City meeting. There , the world’s largest users of halons met to discuss means of reducing the impact on the environment. The conference members had two goals: find a non -polluting substitute for halons reducing immediate halon waste. Much of the waste of halon comes from unused amounts after an extinguisher has been used. Once an extinguisher or tank containing containing halon for use, the leftover halon must be recycled , said Sanderson. Whatever cannot be recovered must be vented, which harms the environment, Sanderson said. The Soviets stated their previous methods of recycling the halon reclaimed as little as 65 percent. The visitors from the Soviet Institute of Applied Chemistry
said the current Soviet method also suffers a moisture problem that produces corrosive hydrochloric acid. But according to Snaderson, the answer has been found in a halon recovery system produced by Getz Manufacturing of Peoria, Ill and tested here. Underwriters Laboratories has certified this system as 100 percent efficient in accordance to their testing standards, said Sanderson. Because of the high reliability of this particular system ,Sanderson and West were invited Panama City to demonstrate the first fully-effective halon recovery machine. The delegation was impressed, said Sanderson. Through an interpreter, he told the Soviets that if they could count to five they could use the system. Victo G. Temchenko, Deputy General Director of the Soviet Institute of Applied Chemistry, stood, and in English counted to five and said, “I can use the machine.” After an explanation by West. Temchenko used the machine to recycle the halon in a 20-pound fire extinguisher. “After that,” said Sanderson. “They knew we were for real.”
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World War II flying ace visits Beaufort Marines THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON OCTOBER 31, 1986 He was a World War II fighter pilot; a good one; an ace; a Marine. While assigned as executive officer, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMF)-121, Capt. Joe Foss shot down 26 Japanese airplanes. He accomplished the feat in just three months, and broke World War I American “ace of aces” Eddie Rickerbacker’s record of 25 kills.. His victories earned Foss the medal of honor. No Marine aviator would ever best Foss’s World War II record. Not even famed flyer, Maj. Gregory “Pappy” Boyington eliminated more enemy planes during the war. Though Boyington’s total kills were 28, he shot down six of those in China before WWII. The flying ace spoke informally with air station and MAG-31 officers, Sunday, in the Hornet classroom. Foss spoke to the officers about his flying experiences and his numerous other accomplishments. Those other accomplishments include promotion
to brigadier general and service as Chief of Staff in South Dakota Air National Guard after the war. Foss was, for many years, the host and commentator on television’s “The Outdoorsman” and “The Sportsman.” He was the first commissioner of the American Football League. He was a Representative and later Governor of South Dakota, his home state. Impressive as his career achievements are, the officers questions always returned to Foss’s day in the Corps. After his tour in the South Pacific, and promotion to Major, Foss returned stateside and given command of the newly formed VMF-115 in southern California. When took charge of the infant squadron that would grow into VMFA-115, the Silver Eagles, Foss had no pilots to command. His first task was to fill the squadonrs with aviators. “I had a big ‘Walk-list’ that I took to the general wit the names of 30 pilots that I wanted,” Foss said. “He said, ‘I’ll give you three of those.’ Of enlisted men, they gave us a leading chief , and a couple of other guys. And, all the rest of the Marines had less than six months in the Corps.” The squadron was equipped with F4U Corsairs.
and alcohol. He said that he smoked cigars for 33 years before he realized that he had a habit, and he quit. He said he did “...the same thing with “hard booze’.” He told the officers, “If you do anything that bothers you; quit.” The MAG-31 pilots didn’t let Foss stray long from his aviation feats, and steered him back to aircraft. The flying ace discussed the pilot’s need to be so familiar with his aircraft, and with emergency procedure that flying actions are automatic. “If you are thinking ‘what am I going to do’ then your are likely to do some dumb thing,” Foss said. He said the trick in any aircraft is to know procedures so well that “... it’s just like if a bug bites you on the neck and swat it and scratch. That’s how well we knew the airplane during the war.” Foss said that most of his pilots didn’t have much flight time before they were sent into combat. “My boys in VMF-121 had a total flight time of 213 hours,” he said. “ Two hundred and thirteen hours qualifies you to taxi.” The flying ace attributed much of his success in South Pacific to his pre-combat flight experience. “I was fortunate ,” he said. “I had a thousand plus hours when i was introduced to combat.” Foss said he was an instructor before his combat time. The aviator used his instructor time to master aerobatic techniques that gave him “the edge” against superior numbers of Japanese aggressors. “I tried everything under the sun to destroy an airplane,” he said of his precombat flying. Before leaving Beaufort, Foss made two “flights” in the hornet simulator. Climbing down from the simulator after the flights, Foss said that he was very impressed with the Corps’ latest fighter/attack airplane. Fourty-three years have passed since the flying champion earned fame in the Pacific Theater. The corps has seen many changes in its training and aircraft, but the veteran fighter pilot said apilot’s familiarity with his aircraft is just as important today as it was in World War II.
Foss said his Marines has “.. Nothing but problems with the Corsair.” “When we’d fly to about 23,00 feet, it would just quit,” the Medal of Honor winner said. “Some of those kids insisted on landing on the road, highway 101 or somebody’s bean patch.” Foss promptly explained the problem to his Colonel who called the General. “The General said he’d send up an expert,” Foss said. The squadron commander was surprised when “expert” he got was Charles A. Lindberg. “This man (Lindberg) came and flew with VMF115 for 30 days, and discovered all these little bugs,” Foss said. He added that with Lindberg’s engineering skills the squadron soon solved the Corsairs’ flight problems. Foss told the air station and MAG-31 offices that since World War II, he has held many jobs that took him to :... Most of the countries in the world.” He compared life in other countries to life here in the United States. He said, “You can be on your worst day here, but it’s a great day compared to all those other places. It’s a great country.” The aviator also expressed his views on smoking
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Around the Corps
Air Station hosts field meet for Red Ribbon Week THIS STORY WAS PUBLISHED IN THE JET STREAM ON OCTOBER 5, 2001 Marines from all over the Air Station participated in the Drug Demand Reduction Program’s field meet Sept. 26, at the headquarters building. Although Red Ribbon Week is recognized from Oct. 23-31, the meet was held early to raise awareness in the fight against drugs. The meet started as service members lined up to drive a simulator racecar redesigned to let participants drive on a virtual NASCAR track. As the Marines took turns to wrestle with the steering wheel and jostle around the inside the cockpit of the car, outside spectators watched its hydraulic lift the car from side-to-side as if rounding the turns of the track. Danny Woodard, Air Station Drug Demand Reduction coordinator, spoke to the crowd before commencing the team events. He mentioned that although there is an increase in the usage of one particular drug, ecstasy, overall drug usage at the Air Station has dramatically dr=ecreased from recent years. “There is a small percentage of service members that use drugs - about five percent,” said Woodard. “And we’ve only had two cases of drug trafficking here and
at Parris Island.” After his address, teams of Marines began to play a series of ultimate frisbee games on the headquarters building’s front lawn. The games were meant to cultivate a teamwork atmosphere, where service members from different squadrons and detachments could form friendships. “Things like this increases camaraderie between units and builds relationships outside of the working environment,” said Lance Cpl. Tasha Mussa, Air Station Installation Personnel Administration Center service record book clerk. “We should really do this more often because making good friends here gives Marines more choices and may stop them from doing drugs.” After the frisbee games, Marines from the Provost Marshal’s Office K-9 unit gave a demonstration with their working dogs. The MP’s commanded their dogs to attack their arms, which were encased in a tough glove that extended up their entire arm. Then the MP’s invited several Marines from the crowd to put on a suit made of the same tough material. The dogs were then ordered to attack the suited Marines as they ran across the lawn. The demonstration, which shows how the dogs are trained to attack criminals, got the crowd excited for the next events. Soon after, the Marines battled it out at the volleyball
court, a three-legged race and a fireman’s carry relay. They then made their way yo one of the last challenges - the tug of war. Two groups of about Ten Marines each took to the rope, which extended across the gully of water. When each team heaved for the final tug toward victory, the losing team collapsed in the water. It was no true victory for the dry winners though, because of the final challenge, the low crawl, required all of the Marines to get soaked. They took to the water like fish, as pairs of two sloshed their way through the gutter in a relay race of amphibious proportion. It was the final and fastest challenge, and it proved that there was no room for the meek. Even the losing contenders walked away seemingly victorious in their soaked boots and utilities. The meet had ended, but as there were more Marines egging each other on and slapping hands, they appeared to have formed new friendships just as the meet intended. “We used these challenges as a positive peer pressure for the Marines,” said Woodard. “Not only that, but athletics relieve stress and this was good for them. Hopefully these positive events will act as a deterrent against drug usage.”
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