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Friday, November 25, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 47 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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Rear Adm. Lindsey and Brig. Gen. Gering Visit MCAS Beaufort

Blue Angels visit Fightertown

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey, Commander, Naval Air Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and other Marines tour Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Lindsey and Gering toured the squadrons to observe the F-35B Lightning II program at VMFAT-501 and to discuss F/A-18C Hornet readiness at VMFA-312. see

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Staying safe during holidays

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass

Marines and their families stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort participate in and enjoy a meal during a fall festival on Nov. 3. The festival brought the Marines of the air station together in celebration of the fall season and the upcoming holidays.

An F/A-18 Hornet lands aboard MCAS Beaufort Nov. 16. The F-18 is with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels. The squadron is visiting Fightertown to plan and coordinate with air station leaders for the upcoming 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show.

Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer

Members of the U.S. Navy’s Flight Demonstration Squadron, also known as the Blue Angels, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort as part of a winter visit Nov. 16. Visits are a vital part operations as they are the first and only chance the pilots

will get to scout ahead and see where they will be flying. They also use the visit to decide where they will be staying and what they will need while they are here. “It’s an important visit because MCAS Beaufort has had a lot of changes since their last visit in 2015,” said Lt. Col. James Poppy,

the airfield operations officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “We have had a lot of construction done on the flight line and it’s also an opportunity for the pilots to meet the new MCAS Beaufort team they will be working with during the air show.” The mission of the Blue Angels is to show-

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A C-130 arrives aboard MCAS Beaufort, Nov. 16. The aircraft is part of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron Blue Angels. The squadron is visiting Fightertown to plan and coordinate with air station leaders for the upcoming 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show.

Story by: Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Staff Writer

For many Marines, the holiday season is a time for spending time with family and fun. However, while having fun, Marines need to remember to stay safe. There are many things that could go wrong from preparing for a meal to decorating for a holiday. Accidents can be easily avoided by following simple safety tips, and knowing how to properly apply them. Turkeys are often cooked and eaten during the hol-

case the pride and professionalism of the Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. Since 1946, the Blue Angels have performed for more than 484 million fans.

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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.

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Saturday Lunch Bayou jerk pork loin and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish

Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried chicken, steak

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Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

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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

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

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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

Hotlines

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

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Sexual Assault The contact number for a Uniformed Victim Advocate is 592-0646. This number can get you in contact with a UVA 24 hours a day.

Fraud, Waste and Abuse

If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 228-7777. If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse within MAG-31, call (252) 466-5038. The automated answering service on these lines is available 24 hours a day.

NOVEMBER 18 SOLUTIONS Word Scramble: POTATO Guess Who?: RAY ROMANO Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

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HAPPENINGS n The Laurel Bay Marine Mart (7-Day Store) will be closed from Jan. 21 until the fall of this year for a renovation. Improvements will include a new floor layout and new interior. n Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard

MCAS Beaufort every Monday at 6 p.m. and Thursday at 10 a.m. n The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

n The Officers’ Spouses Club of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is hosting the 2016 Senior Tea Sunday December 11 from 1-3 p.m. at the Officer’s Club. Please RSVP by November 30 by email at mcasbeaufortosc@gmail. com.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Did you know... November 25, 1968: The conclusion of Operation Lancaster II ended 10 months of action against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army troops in the west-central sector of the demilitarized zone region. Over 1,800 enemy were killed, 42 captured, and 913 weapons seized during the operation.

Chaplain’s Corner

Spiritual Fitness By William Holiman, CDR, CHC, USN Command Chaplain, MCAS Beaufort Did you know that in October General Neller, Commandant of the Marine Corps, issued an ALMAR on the subject of Spiritual Fitness? He reminded us that: Fitness is a vital part of being a United States Marine. Although we all understand the importance of being physically fit, it is also important to remember the other three aspects of overall fitness: spiritual, mental, and social. All of these aspects are essential to the well-being of each individual Maine and Sailor, and our Corps as a whole. As America’s force in readiness, we must be prepared to answer our Nation’s call on a moment’s notice. A large part of that ability is our capacity for resilience. Regardless of the battle we just fought, we must be ready for our next success. Research indicates that spiritual fitness plays a key role in resiliency, in our ability to grow, develop, recover, heal, and adapt. Regardless of individual philosophy or beliefs, spiritual well-being makes us better warriors and people of character capable of making good choices on and off duty. It has been pointed out that General Neller is not doing something new. He is pointing us back to where the Corps was back in the 1990’s. Then Commandant Charles Krulak often spoke of the importance of integrity, and having a moral compass and courage to do the right thing.

Neither general is telling you to be religious. The Chaplain might want that, but our leadership is really pointing us at something that is important to each person, no matter what their religious beliefs are. When I talk to the LCPL’s seminar about Spiritual Fitness I use a little book from the Quick series that says things like this: “Spirituality refers your value system (ethics, moral compass), your search for meaning and purpose in life and experiences, and connectedness with others.” The same book asks questions in a spiritual inventory that include the following. “Am I willing to forgive myself and others?” That is a big one! How many marriages and relationships have trouble because one partner will not forgive something that has gone wrong? As Marines we do not often talk about forgiveness but we have to forgive people every day for something. Maybe you have to forgive the person who cut you off in traffic, or the person who messed up your paperwork, or someone who did not understand your instructions. Another question in our Spiritual Fitness inventory is: “Do I have a sense of belonging, meaning and purpose in life?” Every Marine ought to feel that they belong to something bigger than themselves. It may be just the United States Marine Corps. That is a good start! It may be that you belong to the Marines and to a family. That is better! How about the Marines, a family, and even more? That is a good beginning. When we are part of something that brings meaning to our lives we are far more than just someone going through

the motions. Have a goal and a purpose and it sure makes life better! We also ask, “Do I keep the purpose of my life clearly in mind and let it guide my decisions?” How about that one? When you are a Marine you have honor to keep clean. Do you let that guide you when you are making decisions? I have a purpose as a Chaplain and I let that guide my decisions. When I decide how to spend my days and my evenings I think hard about what will advance my cause and what will detract from it. Do you do that? “Do I freely give to others?” That is a question that all of you have already said yes to, even if you did not think about it. When you signed up as a Marine, you offered to take upon yourself the responsibilities of the nation, you gave yourself freely right then. When you offer to give a ride to that Marine who has no car, you are giving yourself. When you volunteer to help in a community relations project, you guessed it! You are giving freely. “Do principles, ethics and morals provide guides for my life?” Well, if you have good answers to the questions above, you have a good answer to this one. So when General Neller tells us, when General Krulak used to tell us, that we should have spiritual fitness and a moral compass they were talking to us about who we are deep down inside. They are talking about why we make the decisions that we make. At the end of our time as Marines we will all go home. Let’s make sure that we go home as spiritually fit as we are fit in any other way.

Fightertown deployed:

With two months remaining in the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season, NOAA updated its predicted storm count: 12-17 named storms, 5-8 will become hurricanes and 2-4 will become major hurricane. (CAT III+) Hurricane Matthew became the 13th named storm, third Hurricane and second major hurricane. Be prepared!

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Members of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, known as the Blue Angels, arrive aboard MCAS Beaufort, Nov. 16. The squadron is visiting Fightertown to plan and coordinate with air station leaders for the upcoming 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country through flight demonstrations and community outreach.

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“We are very excited to be here,” said Lt. Brandon Hempler, Blue Angels pilot #7. “It’s going to be a great air show. We will be doing a lot of advanced maneuvers. Hopefully we’ll inspire people to join the Navy or Marine Corps, and overall just encourage and motivate people to live well and be leaders.” The Blue Angels personnel brought one F/A-18 Hornet aircraft and a C-130 Hercules. The visit served as an opportunity for the demonstration squadron to plan and coordinate with the air station staff for the upcoming 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show. “We are very happy to have the Blue Angels as a premier part of our air show,” said Poppy. “The air show is a way for MCAS Beaufort to show the local Beaufort community our appreciation. We use the Blue Angels to draw in those crowds, put on a great event and say thank you to the community for their continued support.” Past airshow events have included military aircraft and vehicle static displays, aerial performances and a Marine Air Ground Task Force presentation which demonstrates the capabilities and warfighting doctrine of the Marine Corps to include a presentation of the F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike fighter.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass

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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Bruce Lindsey, commander of Naval Air Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, Deputy Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Command, and other Marines tour Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Nov. 15, 2016. Lindsey and Gering toured the squadrons to observe the F-35B Lightning II program at VMFAT-501 and to discuss F/A-18C Hornet readiness at VMFA-312. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass

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iday season, and it’s important to know how to properly prepare, cook and operate the deep fryer or oven. Deep fryers should only be used outdoors, on a flat surface, at least 10 feet away from houses with the appropriate amount of oil, according to the National Safety Council. The turkey should be completely thawed before frying, because ice and hot oil can be an explosive combination. The oil from deep fryers can overflow, and the flame underneath can ignite the oil and cause a fire. Christmas trees are bought and sold earlier every year, and tend to dry up quickly without proper care, according to the National Fire Protection Association. When purchasing a live tree, be sure it is still moist. The trunk has to be cut, and the tree must be watered daily. When choosing an artificial tree, ensure it bears the 'Fire Resistant' label. While this type of tree can catch fire, it will resist burning and should extinguish quickly, according to the NFPA. “You should keep Christmas trees away from anything that would dry it out such as candles vents or fire placPhoto by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass es,” said Joseph A. Otterbine, the lead Marines and their families enjoy a Thanksgiving meal aboard Marine Corps Air Station fire inspector and fire investigator at Beaufort Nov. 3. The meal and fall festival brought the Marines of the air station the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort together in celebration of the fall season and the upcoming holidays. Fire-Rescue Department. “Another

cause of Christmas tree fires are electrical fires from the lights. Make sure there are no frays in wires, broken bulbs or overloaded power outlets to protect your trees from being a fire hazard.” According to the NFPA, burning wrapping paper in fireplaces can cause embers to escape and cause uncontrolled fires. Safety screens in front of fireplaces make sure fire is contained “Be sure all smoke detectors are up to date and there’s an emergency evacuation plan in place in case of a fire or natural disaster occurs,” said Otterbine. Many Marines travel to visit friends and family during the holidays, and driving in winter weather conditions can be very dangerous. According to the National Safety Council, driving in the snow or on icedover roads can cause drivers to lose control and cars to spin. Following the speed limit and winterizing your vehicle can lower the risk of a spin out or losing control of your vehicle. According to dmv. org, you can prepare your vehicle for the winter by changing the oil and installing snow tires. Following safety precautions during the holidays and know how to react in the event of an emergency can result in a fun and safe holiday season.

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Special Marine Ground Task Force, U.S. Army advise Iraqi security forces in push towards Mosul

U.S Army 1st Lt. Patrick Abele, left, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Strike, and U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Travis Madden , right, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, monitor the status of a joint United States Army and United States Marine Corps readiness drill, Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, Nov. 17 2016. Readiness drills provide Coalition forces with opportunities to assess their preparation and response time as they work to advise and assist the Iraqi security forces during Operation Inherent Resolve. Coalition forces operate out of Qayyarah West Airfield where they advise and assist the Iraqi security forces as they fight to retake territory from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.

Story and photo by: 1st Lt. Daniel Johnson 2nd Brigade Combat Team 101st Airborne Division Public Affairs

The United States Marine Corps and the U.S. Army are partnering to enhance the readiness of Iraqi security forces as they move towards the critical city of Mosul. The Marines, from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, and Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), are leveraging their previous experiences to aid the ISF as part of the Coalition’s mission to provide advice and assistance. “These men [the ISF] are going to win,” said Marine Maj. Ryan Hunt, the team’s officer in charge. “They’re a very adaptive organization. They’ve had multiple successes since we’ve arrived that we’re very excited about.” The MAGTF is the Marine Corps’ principal organization for conducting missions across a variety of contingencies. Special Purpose MAGTFs provide even more focus on dynamic tasks like the advise and assist mission currently being conducted. The SPMAGTF is part of a shore-based MAGTF that is forward de-

ployed and can be called upon at short notice, said Hunt. This mission has them working in concert with the U.S Army. “We are tactically controlled by the Army while we’re here.” said Hunt. “Up here I work with Lt. Col. Chadwick Shields [the commander of 1-75th CAV.] The team of Marines here with me were specially selected for the skills they bring to the table.” “Our battalion leadership believes in the mission and we wanted to make sure we got a good team up here since they would be covering down on brigades with Iraqi colonels or brigadier generals.” The capabilities the Marines have brought with them have been used to fulfill a variety of mission objectives. “I was picked by my leadership because of my language skills,” said Marine Cpl. Ali Mohammed. Growing up in Iraq before his family moved to the United States due to threats of violence, he decided to enlist in the Marine Corps. As a native Arabic speaker he was selected by his battalion commander to join the team. “Since I’ve been here, I’ve served as a translator, helping to ensure both the U.S forces and Iraqis get the right information to each other.” said Mohammed. “I feel like we’re helping out a lot and when we go out for a meeting or key leader engagement we try to leave them with something they can apply in the future.”

The team has also helped coalition forces at Qayarrah West Airfield. When the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant set the al-Mishraq sulfur plant on fire blowing clouds of sulfur dioxide towards Coalition forces, the team’s chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist was among the first to respond. “Due to the possible CBRN threat in northern Iraq, I was picked by my command to join the team for defensive measures,” said Marine Lance Cpl. D’armarni Parks. “When the cloud threatened to affect personnel on the base, we responded by running tests and having thousands of filters shipped here.” said Parks. “We also emplaced more detection equipment to try to combat future threats. Working with our Iraqi counterparts was very important because they are the ones who are actually going to extinguish the fire or do the best to contain it so there’s less of an effect. We were able to keep everyone on this base in good health and here to fight another day.” The Marines are proud of the work their small team is doing. They realize that they are part of a larger effort in the country whose is contributing to the ISF effort. “We all realize that it’s not just about our individual skills.” said Mohammed. “It’s about our overall contribution.”

2d Recon Bn increases their mission readiness with jump training Story and photo by: Sgt. Clemente Garcia, II Marine Expeditionary Force

RAEFORD, N.C. --Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion took part in a two-week training event where Marines practice jumping from an aircraft into a drop zone with additional personnel and equipment in Raeford, N.C. Nov. 1, 2016. The course is split into two portions. The first portion covers the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Equipment while the second is the Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Personnel portion. “The purpose of TORDS is to give the unit the ability to jump into a drop zone with non-freefall personnel,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel Burnap, a military freefall team leader with 2nd Recon Bn. “This capability comes into play when you have support personnel who A Marine from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion exits an aircraft at Skydive Paraclete XP in Raeford, N.C., Nov. 3, 2016. The unit participated in jump training as part of are not airborne qualified that may a Tandem Offset Resupply Delivery System Course, which certifies Marines to jump need to join a recon team on a mission.” During the TORDSE portion with personnel and equipment. of the course, Marines practice jumping into a drop zone

with military gear and supplies. “It allows a single person to be able to jump in with up to 500 extra pounds of gear for his team that’s doing any type of mission to sustain operations longer,” said Burnap. “If a unit needs a resupply, a Marine can jump in extra water, ammunition or even blood and IVs.” Five Marines conducted the TORDSP portion of the course, and 10 Marines conducted the TORDSE portion of the course. The Marines received about 30 hours of classroom instruction. During the course Marines fell from 12,000 to 13,000 feet. “It is quite the adrenalin rush,” said Sgt. Thomas P. Mooney, a military freefall team leader with the unit. “You can get little bit nervous at times, but build a lot of trust and confidence with other guys your jumping with since we sit in the same classes and we go through all the same training. You begin to really rely on them and you know that everything is going to be fine.”

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