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MCAS Beaufort recovers after Hurricane Irma
A fallen tree lies on the ground in the wake of Hurricane Irma aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 11. The remain behind element, composed of Marines, Sailors, and civilians worked to restore power and clear debris in order to return MCAS Beaufort to normal operations.
Col. Timothy Miller speaks to the remain behind element at the gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 11. Miller commended the Marines on their hard work and talked about what needed to be done to return the air station and Laurel Bay Housing Area to normal operations. He also discussed the significance of the anniversary of 9/11. Miller is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort.
Story and photos by: Cpl. Ashley Phillips Press Chief In the wake of Hurricane Irma, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is back to normal operations, just days after the storm impacts were felt. The planning, preparation, and decisiveness of the air stations leadership was key in ensuring the safety of personnel and their families, as well as the swift return to operational readiness. “The decision to evacuate was made based on the predictions for storm and with the safety of the Marines and personnel in mind,” said Lt. Col. Philip Williams, the senior watch officer of the emergency operations center and director of operations for MCAS Beaufort. “We were successful because we followed our newly signed order, which set a plan 72 hours before the storm impacted and all the way
through recovery.” As soon as there was a possibility for the effects of Hurricane Irma to impact the air station, the decision was made to order the evacuation for non-essential personnel at MCAS Beaufort. The order gave evacuees time to plan, leave their residence and find shelter. Although Hurricane Irma changed course, the initial forecast predicted it hitting Beaufort as a Category 3 hurricane. The potential for property damage and injury spurred the MCAS Beaufort leadership to action. “Last Friday, September 8, I issued an evacuation order for all non-essential air station personnel,” said Col. Timothy Miller, the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort. “I made that decision due to the anticipated effects of Hurricane Irma and to ensure the safety of our Marines, Sailors, civilsee
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Aircraft return after Irma Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft (left) lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sep. 13. The aircraft returned after being flown away in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. As MCAS Beaufort returns to normal operations, the remainder of the aircraft are slated to return in the coming days. The aircraft is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, Marine Aircraft Group 31.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
An F-35B Lightning II aircraft (right) taxis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sep. 13. The aircraft returned after being flown away in anticipation of Hurricane Irma. As MCAS Beaufort returns to normal operations, the remainder of the aircraft are slated to return in the coming days. The aircraft is with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.
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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
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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 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. Storage device 4. Disagree with 10. Political organization 11. Playoff appearances 12. Collection of cops 14. Balkan mountain peak 15. Island north of Guam 16. Seizure of someoneÕs property 18. Repeat 22. Beautiful youth 23. Bullfighters 24. Charges a fare 26. Not off 27. Where skaters ply their trade 28. Meson 30. Guru 31. Cycles/second 34. Alternating turns 36. Soviet Socialist Republic 37. Mound 39. Boxer Amir 40. Away from wind 41. Exist 42. Working man 48. British soldier 50. Scrounge 51. Upset 52. The act of escaping 53. Poet Pound 54. Confederate general 55. Midway between south and east 56. Becomes hot from the sun 58. Fictitious poet Mailey 59. Not yet purchased 60. Intersperse CLUES DOWN 1. Bathing suit
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HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, communication is essential in any relationship, including ones of a romantic nature. Learn to get your point across without being too forward. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may have little desire to go above and beyond what is necessary this week. You may want to spend much of your time sticking to familiar routines. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you can probably use a good dose of peace and quiet right now, but there are too many things on your calendar for this to be possible anytime soon.
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CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, enjoy a boost in ambition, stamina and overall energy in the coming days. This will help you initiate and complete projects with amazing precision. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Intense desires are simmering just beneath the surface, Leo. But you’re not sure how to express your feelings just yet. Usually you are direct, but this may require finesse.
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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Hanging out with friends seems like a great idea, especially when all of your tasks at work and at home have been completed, Virgo. Don’t let anything hold you back.
Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, spend some time relaxing at home in the coming days. The rest and relaxation will do your body good. Rise to action when you are called upon.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Pay careful attention to all details, Scorpio. They are trying to tell you something about your future. You just do not know where the road will bend. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it is not uncommon to feel on edge when leaving your comfort zone. Embrace this sense of adventure and uncertainty and make the most of a unique opportunity. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you desire stability even though you take some chances in the coming days. You may appear sure-footed to others, but your nerves may be out of control. Take things slowly.
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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, thoughts keep tugging at your emotions and leaving you with lingering feelings of doubt. It is time to push away those feelings once and for all. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, find different ways to express your feelings to your partner. This can open the lines of communication and strengthen your bond.
SEPTEMBER 8 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Guess Who?: JACLYN SMITH Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.
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September 15, 1950: The 3d Battalion, 5th Marines landed on Wolmi-do Island in Inchon Harbor and secured it prior to the main landing. The 1st Marine Division under the command of Major General Oliver P. Smith landed at Inchon and began the Inchon-Seoul campaign.
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September 15th marks the 67th anniversary of the amphibious landings at Inchon during the Korean War, that ultimately turned the tide of the conflict. In June of 1950 the North Korean army had pushed relentlessly southward driving the poorly prepared and understrength units of the South Korea armed forces and the 24th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army all the way back to the vital southern port of Pusan. By August 12th United Nations Supreme Commander Douglas MacArthur ordered his staff to prepare for an amphibious landing at Inchon on the west coast of Korea, roughly 25 miles from Seoul. The location was criticized as being too risky with extreme tides and a very narrow channel. However, MacArthur knew that practically the entire North Korean army had been committed to the assaults on Pusan and insisted on the spot. Furthermore, Seoul, as South Korea’s capital, was important for morale, and MacArthur was determined to reverse the tide of the war and restore
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the United States’ damaged reputation as soon as possible. For the core of his landing force, MacArthur and the Joint Chiefs of Staff selected the 1st Marine Division and the 7th Infantry Division, the Eighth Army’s remaining infantry division, strengthened by Korean fillers. On September 15th, after a whole day of naval and aerial bombardment, the 1st Marine Division spearheaded the assault. The North Koreans were caught off guard, and their armored counterattacks over the next two days did little to slow the Marines advance on Seoul. With Kimpo airfield secured
on September 18th, the 1st Marine Division put all three of its infantry regiments across the Han River on September 20–25 and captured Seoul. The fierceness and professionalism of the Marines at Inchon has left an impression that still resonates with the Marine Corps today as we maintain our position as America’s force in readiness. “I know that this operation will be sort of helter-skelter. But the 1st Marine Division is going to win the war by landing at Inchon.”- General Douglas MacArthur.
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ians, and dependents.” A group of Marines, Sailors and civilians stayed behind as a part of the remain behind element. The remain behind element was composed of a destructive weather team and a security augmentation force. All of these Marines and sailors, roughly 300, were essential in securing the base and beginning cleanup as soon as conditions allowed. “During the height of the storm, we experienced peak winds of 53 knots or roughly 60 mph,” said Cpl. Christopher Allaucl, a meteorology and oceanography forecaster with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “We had significant flooding and about 6 inches of rainfall. Most of that flooding has receded by now, allowing the SAF to begin cleanup.” The SAF unit was a key to success throughout every stage of the Hurricane. The Maries with SAF contributed to preparation and recovery. They laid sand bags prior to the storm’s impact and cleaned away debris afterward. “We were here to provide reinforcement’s for the Provost Marshal’s Office if necessary and to assist with
any preparations or recovery efforts,” said Sgt. Oliva Ortiz, the platoon sergeant of SAF. “The Marines on SAF have distinguished themselves and I am proud of the hard work they did. Even though we worked long and hard hours, it was rewarding to know that we were protecting the Marines and their families who evacuated. As Marines, this is simply what we do; we take of our own.” As soon as conditions allowed, the SAF Marines began recovery efforts. From dusk till dawn the SAF and destructive weather team worked. The destructive weather team began working on restoring power, the flood waters receded and the debris was cleared. “With destructive weather events, you never know how it will impact,” said Lt. Col. Jeffery Pelt, the commanding officer of H&HS. “It was absolutely the right decision to evacuate. The safety of our Marines and families is paramount. The preparation of the destructive weather team was key. Myself and the MCAS Beaufort CO are very impressed with how efficiently and effectively we faced this situation.”
Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay
Marines clear away debris aboard Laurel Bay housing area Sept. 12. The Security Augment Force was a part of the remain behind element that worked to return Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Laurel Bay Housing Area to normal operations.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay
Marines clear away debris aboard Laurel Bay housing area Sept. 12. The remain behind element worked to return Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Laurel Bay Housing Area to normal operations.
“Even though we worked hard and long hours it was rewarding to kow we were protecting the Marines and their families who evacuated. As Marines that is what we do; we take care of our own,” said Sgt. Oliva Ortiz, SAF platoon sergeant.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough
Sgt. Maj. Derrick Mays speaks to the remain behind element at the gym aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 11. Mays commended the Marines on their hard work and talked about what needed to be done to return the air station and Laurel Bay Housing Area to normal operations. Mays is the sergeant major of MCAS Beaufort.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Cameron Darrough
Flood waters cover roads aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 11, immediately after the effects of Hurricane Irma passed the Beaufort area. Since then, the flooding has receded. The remain behind element began working as soon as conditions allowed to clear debris and return the air station to normal operations and ensure safe conditions for families returning from evacuation.
America ARG and 15th MEU Remember 9/11 Story by: 1st Lt. Maria Arnone 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit
GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2017) – It was a day that changed the course of history for millions of people around the world and impacted all walks of life – a day that still weighs heavily on the hearts of so many, including those serving in uniform. Spread across three different ships, Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors aboard America’s Amphibious Readiness Group (MEU/ARG) took a moment to remember that one fateful day, 16 years ago. Semper Vigilans, Always Vigilant. Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful. These are mottos of Marines and Sailors, who gathered in the chapel of USS San Diego (LPD 22) to pay tribute to those who lost their lives live by, explained Boatswain’s Mate Chief-Select Jason Thompson, who spoke at the ceremony. To our Marines and Sailors, these mottos are more than just words painted on a ship or sewn on a flag, it’s part of our culture. “Taking a moment to remember 9/11 is our obligation to the past, not just as people in uniform, but as human beings looking forward to a better day,” said Thompson. “We are obligated to pause and remember so we can chart a better course.” The group of petty officer first class Sailors, who will soon promote to chief petty officers aboard San Diego, gathered with their fellow Marines and Sailors in the chapel to take time to reflect on the impact 9/11 has had on so many fellow service members. “We consider how frail the bonds of human existence are and that in a mere moment we can lose a loved one,” said Thompson. “That bond must be strengthened in moments like these, when we take a moment look at each other not through the gaze of a military eye, but as human beings.”
Following the national anthem to open the ceremony, the ship’s chaplain said a brief prayer and Thompson spoke to those in attendance. “Our ship’s motto is Semper Vigilans, Always Vigilant,” Thompson said. “That is perhaps more relevant today than ever before and when I consider the unflagging Marine Corps and their motto, Semper Fidelis, Always Faithful, I am filled with the resolve to remember our dead and faithfully carry on under the American flag. We honor those who sacrificed and we seek a way forward. The American way of life is still here – our presence on this ship here and now is a testimony to that.” Deployed aboard USS America (LHA 6), Sailors and Marines heard over the loud speaker a minute-by-minute breakdown of the events of 9/11; stories of brave civilians attempting to thwart the terrorist attack and the final impact on the Twin Towers was recounted. It was a chilling reminder that freedom isn’t free, explained Sgt. Haley Jimenez, 15th MEU unit mobility control chief, who reenlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps during 9/11 and remembers everyone taking a moment of silence following her oath. “It takes you back,” said Jimenez, reminiscing about sitting in her third grade class with teacher, Mrs. Lawson. “For most, remembering exactly what they were doing the moment of the attacks is not hard to do. When I was that age I didn’t really understand what was going on, but now I am deployed and it really gives you a different appreciation for what happened.” Jimenez, a Sarasota, Florida, native serving with the 15th MEU said she never would have imagined that she would be serving as a Marine in the Gulf of Aden, nearly two decades after the 9/11 attack. “I never thought I’d be here, but I really am glad to be part of a team that is working day in and day out to prevent and deter such actions from hurting innocent people around the world,” said Jimenez.
As the ceremony concluded, Marines and Sailors took a moment of silence, together, as one force determined to remember what happened, committed to grow from the experience and steadfast in their resolve to remain Always Vigilant, Always Faithful. “Since 9/11, the American resolve has withstood,” said Thompson. “Our responsibility to our country is more present now than ever.” The MEU/ARG is currently deployed off the coast of Djibouti, Africa, participating in Alligator Dagger 2017, a combat rehearsal to integrate and synchronize Naval Amphibious Forces, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s warfighting capabilities and those of adjacent U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and Special Operations Forces units. During Alligator Dagger, the MEU/ARG is able to rehearse critical amphibious combat proficiency training to ensure they are postured and prepared to execute operations at sea, from the sea and ashore. While operating in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, the MEU/ARG offers offshore options to deter, influence and win in an era of uncertainty. Along with regional partners, this Navy/Marine Corps team supports combatant commanders in maintaining regional maritime security and stability. “It reminds us more than ever that we need to be thankful and appreciate the first responders we have back home in the states and the ones we even serve alongside with here at MCAS Iwakuni,” said Corsetti. “You never know what the future might hold and we need to remember that every life is precious, and we need to be there for each other when the wolves are knocking at the door.”
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GULF OF ADEN (Sept. 11, 2017) – Spread across three different ships, Marines of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors aboard America’s Amphibious Readiness Group (MEU/ARG) took a moment to remember that one fateful day, 16 years ago.
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Kilo Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3064
Platoon 3068
Pfc. B. S. Mcandrew, Port Orange, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Sgt. M. R. Smalls
Pfc. T. J. Hernandez, New Iberia, LA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A.B. Cantrell
Platoon 3065
Platoon 3069
Pfc. N. A. Lord, Parma, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M. B. Hart
Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. K. B. Madison
Platoon 3066
Platoon 3070
Pfc. C. D. Carlo, West Park, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. M. Lawson
Pfc. T.M. McSherry, Shippensburg, PA
Pfc. B. V. Arcangeli, Westminster, MA
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Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. Z. Martin
Pfc. Abrego, B. J. , Pfc. Aggabao, R. S. , Pfc. Anglade, J. A. , Pvt. Aquino, S. J. , Pvt. Bartlebaugh, S. L. , Pvt. Beachy, N. S. , Pvt. Benson, A. R. , Pfc. Black, J. Z. , Pfc. Booher, Z. T. , Pfc. Brown, J. A. , Pvt. Brunner, J. E. , Pvt. Bunting, D. O. , Pvt. Burden, C. T. , Pvt. Bynum, Z. X. , Pvt. Call, J. J. , Pfc. Camposcorrea, F. , Pvt. Cassidy, C. P. , Pvt. Chapman, A. N. , Pfc. Cole, C. J. , Pvt. Collins, C. W. , Pfc. Cowell, M. J. , Pvt. Depp, M. J. , Pvt. Dietz, J. T. , Pvt. Eucaliptus, N. A. , Pfc. Evansceaser, I. K. , Pfc. Friedman, D. J. , Pvt. Gladden Ii, M. W. , Pvt. Gore, C. E. , Pvt. Guerra, S. O. , Pvt. Howard Jr, B. A. , Pvt. James Iii, M. M. , Pvt. Jenkins, N. J. , Pvt. Jordan, S. D. , Pvt. Kee, T. B. , Pfc. Kight, S. M. , Pfc. Kurth, R. W. , Pfc. Lacarta, P. B. , Pfc. Lail, A. R. , Pvt. Long, C. W. , Pfc. Long, G. D. , Pvt. Long, L. A. , Pvt. Maldonado, B. V. , Pfc. Marshburn, D. W. , Pfc. Martinez, J. J. , Pvt. Maxwell, J. B. , Pvt. May, A. D. , Pfc. Mcandrew, B. S. , Pvt. Medina, A. , Pfc. Morman, C. D. , Pvt. Nelson, A. D. , Pvt. Nevard, K. T. , Pfc. Nolen, L. K. , Pfc. Odell, J. D. , Pvt. Parmar, R. S. , Pfc. Patton, T. P. , Pvt. Perezserrato, T. , Pfc. Phillips, J. C. , Pvt. Pierson, S. L. , Pvt. Randall Ii, H. R. , Pfc. Reliford, T. A. , Pvt. Richards, C. B. , Pfc. Riggs Jr, H. L. , Pvt. Riley, R. J. , Pvt. Ringlein, S. A. , Pfc. Roboch Jr, N. C. , Pfc. Rouse, B. A. , Pvt. Saunders, J. T. , Pfc. Slaughter, R. H. , Pfc. Snodgrass, C. R. , Pfc. Stirling, J. T. , Pvt. Stokes, M. T. , Pvt. Suarez, M. A. , Pfc. Taylor, M. J. , Pvt. Theus, T. O. , Pfc. Tillery, S. T. , Pfc. Torres, Z. T. , Pvt. Torrescontreras, C. , Pfc. Urena, T. A. , Pfc. Vink, J. W. , Pfc. Vollbrecht, R. P. , Pvt. Warfield, D. B. , Pfc. Webb, A. J. , Pvt. West, T. C. , Pvt. West Jr, N. G. , Pfc. Woods, M. E.
Platoon 3065 Pvt. Amlotte, D. P. , Pvt. Anderson, M. M. , Pvt. Bentley, J. C. , Pvt. Biltz, J. P. , Pvt. Budash, T. J. , Pvt. Bulebosh, B. , Pfc. Bushey, K. M. , Pfc. Butler, B. J. , Pvt. Butz, C. J. , Pfc. Byrd, W. J. , Pfc. Cannon, B. I. , Pfc. Clark, L. A. , Pvt. Clayton, J. D. , Pvt. Connelly, B. P. , Pfc. Cookson, D. L. , Pvt. Denson, T. J. , Pvt. Draissi, S. , Pvt. Duley III, A. D. , Pvt. Duncan, T. J. , Pfc. Dwire, L. D. , Pfc. Estepp, J. C. , Pvt. Falk, L. G. , Pvt. Faris, Q. L. , Pfc. Forman, R. R. , Pvt. Fortney, M. A. , Pfc. Garcia Jr., E. I. , Pvt. Go, P. , Pfc. Goke, D. K. , Pvt. Guth, R. M. , Pfc. Hall, W. A. , Pvt. Hampe, J. M. , Pfc. Hill, C. D. , Pvt. Hnida, A. M. , Pfc. Huddleston, S. S. , Pvt. Jefferson, B. P. , Pvt. Knott, C. A. , Pfc. Lainez, B. A. , Pvt. Lamb, D. S. , Pvt. Landerman, J. T. , Pfc. Lee, J. E. , Pfc. Leedrew, Q. O. , Pfc. Lord, N. A.* , Pfc. Maxey, T. C. , Pfc. Maxwell, G. E. , Pvt. Mcmillian, A. J. , Pvt. Meador, D. D. , Pvt. Metz, J. M. , Pfc. Meyer, Z. S. , Pfc. Moen, J. A. , Pvt. Moore, H. L. , Pvt. Morhac, C. J. , Pvt. Mundorf, J. R. , Pvt. Ott, D. R. , Pvt. Padilla, W. , Pfc. Pitts, M. A. , Pvt. Polansky, P. W. , Pfc. Propoggio, R. A. , Pvt. Reese, D. C. , Pvt. Reynolds, N. A. , Pvt. Ryan, T. A. , Pfc. Samples, D. P. , Pfc. Sanders, F. M. , Pfc. Santana, J. L. , Pvt. Sherman III, T. J. , Pfc. Sibley, D. F. , Pfc. Smith, D. T. , Pvt. Smith, K. J. , Pfc. Soumaya, B. T. , Pvt. Stiller, B. W. , Pvt. Stuart, G. H. , Pfc. Sultani, J. Y. , Pfc. Szewczyk, S. E. , Pvt. Tate, D. L. , Pfc. Tidwell, T. A. , Pvt. Tindall, N. J. , Pfc. Townsend, J. D. , Pvt. Utsler-Mankin, S. E. , Pvt. Waller J. C. , Pvt. Washabaugh, D. , Pvt. Washington III, W. T. , Pvt. Wieffering, S. D. , Pvt. Winegardner, S. R. , Pvt. Wyatt, C. A. , Pvt. Yuhas, J. H
Platoon 3066 Pvt. Andrade, J. A. , Pvt. Arthur, J. D. , Pvt. Avellaneda, I. , Pfc. Beamer, C. L. , Pvt. Bermudezcanizares, F. , Pvt. Bilbrey, M. A. , Pfc. Carlo, C. D. , Pfc. Cave, G. M. , Pvt. Chaguendo, A. , Pvt. Chapman, C. M. * , Pvt. Chavez, M. J. , Pfc. Cid, J. , Pvt. Conrad, C. D. , Pvt. Cooper, C. W. , Pfc. Cornell, J. J. , Pfc. Darbyhikes, D. M. , Pvt. Dawson Jr., R. R. , Pfc. Evans, W. A. , Pvt. Gargas, M. D. , Pvt. Getz, R. I. , Pfc. Gonzalezmurcia, K. S. , Pfc. Halley, J. L. , Pvt. Hargis, M. Z. , Pvt. Haupt, M. D. * , Pfc. Hawk, S. M. , Pvt. Hawkins Iii, H. R. , Pfc. Hayes, N. M. , Pfc. Hernandez, M. A. , Pfc. Hopkins Jr., K. A. , Pfc. Hudson, P. W. , Pvt. Jaramillo, D. A. , Pvt. Jernigan, H. L. , Pvt. Johnson, W. M. , Pvt. Kasperowicz, T. J. * , Pvt. Kilgore, J. J. * , Pvt. Killy, V. D. , Pfc. Knight, J. A. , Pvt. Lamar, T. S. , Pfc. Lamberth, M. E. , Pfc. Lassiter, G. L. , Pfc. Liston, R. Z. , Pvt. Lizardocruz, M. , Pfc. Lopezsanchez, J. O. , Pvt. Maguire, B. M. , Pvt. Martinez, I. , Pfc. Mascetta Iii, J. J. , Pfc. Mcconnell, J. D. , Pfc. Mcgough, B. R. , Pvt. Meade, C. M. , Pvt. Mickeyevans Iii, L. T. , Pvt. Mojica, B. R. , Pfc. Monda, T. J. , Pvt. Montgomery, J. D. , Pfc. Orourke, D. F. , Pvt. Owens, E. T. , Pvt. Palomo, E. A. , Pvt. Pignoli, C. J. , Pvt. Raines, M. D. , Pfc. Reyespolanco, P. A. , Pvt. Ricci, S. A. , Pvt. Rickards, M. M. , Pvt. Riley, P. H. , Pvt. Rivera Jr., A. * , Pvt. Riveralathrop, J. * , Pvt. Rodriguez, J. F. , Pvt. Rojas, D. , Pfc. Romero, J. , Pvt. Ruiz Iii, A. , Pvt. Ruiz, L. R. , Pfc. Sabio Bautista, W. A. , Pfc. Sanchez, B. A. , Pfc. Santiago Jr, A. D. , Pfc. Santiagobirriel, J. , Pvt. Schlichter, M. R. , Pvt. Sinclair, D. A. , Pvt. Spidel Jr, A. A. , Pfc. Steward, A. M. , Pvt. Szalku, I. M. , Pvt. Thach, C. D. , Pfc. Toro, J. L. , Pfc. Vanderheyden, B. R. , Pvt. Vergara, P. J. , Pvt. Weidman, K. L. , Pfc. Whitney, W. E. , Pvt. Williams, N. H. , Pfc. York, A. D. , Pfc. Zunigabracamonte, D.
Platoon 3068 Pfc. Amaroperez, J. L. , Pfc. Anderson, D. M. , Pfc. Andino, M. J. , Pfc. Baucom, B. S. , Pfc. Beckwith, T. R. , Pfc. Bottamedi, J. P. , Pvt. Browning, J. M. , Pfc. Buckner, L. W. * , Pvt. Callan, E. J. , Pvt. Camacho, A. , Pfc. Caraballotorres, J. L. , Pvt. Cejas, J. T. , Pfc. Chen, T. , Pvt. Colonvelez, D. I. , Pvt. Cook, Z. M. , Pvt. Cox, J. P. , Pfc. Dimaggio, J. F. , Pfc. Edwards, W. C. , Pvt. Estiverne, L. J. , Pfc. Estrellasanchez Jr, B. , Pvt. Ezell, C. E. , Pvt. Friedlander, J. P. , Pvt. Gayle, J. A. , Pfc. Genova, A. C. , Pfc. Ginn, R. K. , Pfc. Gomez, J. N. , Pvt. Graham, B. W. , Pvt. Griffith, K. W. , Pvt. Guerrero Jr, J. R. , Pfc. Hale, J. M. , Pvt. Hargett, D. V. , Pvt. Harris, D. R. , Pvt. Heisey, C. A. , Pfc. Hernandez, T. J. * , Pfc. Hoover, B. P. , Pvt. Houser, J. T. , Pfc. Humphrey, J. M. , Pfc. Hussain, C. A. , Pfc. Jackson, T. M. , Pvt. Jardine, J. T. , Pvt. Jimenez, N. E. , Pvt. Jones, J. C. , Pvt. Keehnen, H. B. , Pvt. Knott, E. C. , Pvt. Landry, C. P. , Pvt. Larousse, T. J. , Pfc. Lebon, B. R. , Pvt. Lemley, N. D. , Pvt. Lewis, D. E. , Pfc. Loper, H. M. , Pvt. Lugo Jr, S. , Pvt. Mcgilvery, T. T. , Pvt. Medina, D. A. , Pvt. Messina, B. M. , Pfc. Miller III, G. J. , Pvt. Miller Jr, C. H. , Pvt. Min, Z. L. , Pfc. Mizell, C. J. , Pfc. Moler, R. G. , Pvt. Montes, R. , Pfc. Negron Jr, M. A. , Pfc. Newton, C. P. , Pfc. Nienhaus, R. A. , Pfc. Nurullakhonov, S. K. , Pvt. Ortega, E. , Pfc. Pabon, N. , Pvt. Parker, J. I. , Pvt. Perez, E. , Pvt. Quan, Z. , Pfc. Riveramolina, A. J. , Pvt. Ronco, M. J. , Pfc. Sherman, T. A. , Pfc. Simmons, M. L. , Pvt. Sirois, A. J. , Pvt. Snyder, T. H. , Pvt. Taylor, C. M. , Pvt. Tejada, J. I. , Pfc. Tucker, D. B. , Pvt. Verizzi, D. A. , Pfc. Vicknair, J. M. , Pvt. White Jr, L. D. , Pvt. Williams, J. D. , Pvt. Williams, J. R. , Pfc. Wogan, C. D.
Platoon 3069 Pfc. Adams Jr., R. C. , Pvt. Aldujali, M. N. , Pvt. Balver, B. W. , Pfc. Barnfield, Demetrius V. , Pfc. Baronpoindexter, J. O. , Pfc. Batista, D. E. , Pvt. Bowles, A. M. , Pvt. Campbell, S. C. , Pvt. Carroll, C. C. , Pfc. Chapman, N. N.* , Pfc. Chappell, C. A. , Pvt. Chesser, M. S. , Pfc. Claitt, T. J. , Pfc. Clark Jr., D. W. , Pfc. Conway, L. D. , Pvt. Correa, C. , Pvt. Dean, I. A. , Pvt. Denkins, M. A. , Pfc. Desroches, J. M. , Pvt. Driessen, N. E. , Pfc. Fitzpatrick, C. W. , Pvt. Fliehman Jr., T. J. , Pvt. Folino, D. L. , Pfc. Fourquet, B. J. , Pfc. Fryman, D. N. , Pvt. Giannattasio, M. N. , Pvt. Giraldo, M. A. , Pfc. Gouge, J. W. , Pfc. Gould, S. G. , Pfc. Green, K. M. , Pvt. Henderson, K. R. , Pfc. Herrera, D. M. , Pvt. Holley, C. J. , Pvt. Hughes, S. C. , Pfc. Johnson II, J. L.* , Pvt. Johnson Jr., E. , Pvt. Johnson, J. T. , Pvt. Johnson, Z. I. , Pvt. Jones, M. M. , Pfc. Kotik, J. A. , Pfc. Laiho, R. B. , Pfc. Lemke, S. A. , Pfc. Loc, D. , Pvt. Lovitz, J. B. , Pvt. Mangion, J. R. , Pvt. Manzo, J. W. , Pvt. Matthews, A. J. , Pvt. McCallum, R. J. , Pfc. McGarry III, J. M. , Pfc. McSherry, T. M. , Pfc. Moe, C.M. , Pvt. Morales, C. L. , Pfc. Odegaard, J. G. , Pvt. Oliver, D. L. , Pvt. Ortiz, J. , Pvt. Osborne, E. F. , Pfc. Patterson, D. P.* , Pvt. Payne, D. C. , Pvt. Penick, J. O. , Pfc. Porter, D. O. , Pvt. Powell, J. A. , Pfc. Rau, A. E. , Pfc. Rodriguez, J. S. , Pvt. Romero, D. I. , Pfc. Ross, K. A. , Pvt. Sanfelice, C. T. , Pvt. Sawyer, E. I. , Pvt. Schools, D. J. , Pvt. Scruggs, B. A. , Pvt. Sequira, J. A. , Pvt. Shannon, S. W. , Pvt. Slaughter, D. L. , Pvt. Speca, D. J. , Pfc. Strickland, E. M. , Pvt. Such, B. A. , Pfc. Sullivan, S. K. , Pfc. Thomas, K. C. , Pvt. Torres, B. A. , Pvt. Torres, C. E. , Pvt. Torres, J. C.* , Pfc. Trott, S. M. , Pvt. Urmeneta, L. A. , Pvt. Vasek, J. M. , Pfc. Webb, J. P. , Pvt. Williams, D. B. , Pfc. Wilson III, R. A. , Pfc. Wirtz, J. H
Platoon 3070 Pvt. Alibozek, C. J. , Pfc. Allen, T. J. , Pvt. Alvarez, K , Pvt. Anderson, J. M. , Pfc. Arcangeli, B. V. , Pvt. Aviles, L , Pvt. Baty, K. R. , Pfc. Bednarczyk, B. M. , Pvt. Berry, Q. D. , Pvt. Bloxom, D. B. , Pvt. Bowdle, N. C. , Pvt. Broadbent, R. M. , Pvt. Carlisle, T. J. , Pvt. Carlton, D. M. , Pfc. Chanco, B. A. , Pfc. Chartier, J. M. , Pvt. Cilley, C. J. , Pfc. Clay, Z. B. , Pvt. Colbert, W. J. , Pvt. Colon, A. J. , Pfc. Colwell, B. , Pfc. Cooley, P. D. , Pfc. Curlutu, J. S. , Pfc. Dailey, J. R. , Pfc. Dallas, D. T. , Pfc. Deleary, M. A. , Pfc. Desjardins, A. J. , Pfc. Dey, M. C. , Pvt. Dickinson, A. M. *, Pvt. Dillon, M. D. , Pvt. Dison, C. D. , Pvt. Fallin, N. K. , Pvt. Fazzenbaker, T. D. , Pvt. Fernandez, C. J. , Pvt. Flaville, N. E. , Pvt. Galida, A. J. , Pvt. Garcia, M. J. , Pfc. Gardner, A. R. , Pvt. Geary, A. J. , Pvt. Gironbruno, M. , Pvt. Haverdink, C. D. *, Pvt. Hayes, C. L. , Pvt. Heinzman, M. G. , Pvt. Herring, L. D. , Pfc. Horwath, T. R. , Pvt. Hubbard, T. J. , Pvt. Izzo, K. A. , Pfc. Johnson, J. L. , Pvt. Jutras, J. R. , Pvt. King, W. B. , Pvt. Lake, J. P. , Pvt. Lang, B. T. , Pvt. Larowe, D. E. , Pvt. Lattin, B. R. , Pvt. Lenox, T. J. , Pfc. Lewis, T. D. , Pvt. Litwinenko, A , Pfc. Maine, D. C. , Pfc. Martinez, E. , Pvt. Martinez, H , Pfc. Mccoy, Z. T. , Pvt. Mccraney, J. P. , Pvt. Mclean, A. A. , Pvt. Michaud, N. C. , Pfc. Miranda, L. M. , Pvt. Moriatry, J. P. , Pvt. Noyes, N. T. , Pfc. Oconnor, J. J. , Pfc. Ortiztorres, J. , Pvt. Perez, R. D. , Pvt. Peter, J. J. , Pvt. Peterson, I. D. , Pfc. Pletz, G. J. , Pvt. Post, A. H. , Pvt. Praul, P. R. , Pvt. Richards, D. H. , Pvt. Ricketts, N. M. , Pfc. Ross, A. J. , Pfc. Singhthomas, R. N. , Pvt. Smith, D. J. , Pvt. Stewart, S. R. , Pfc. Szatkowski, C. L. *, Pvt. Thompson, A. T. *, Pvt. Thompson, C. D. , Pvt. Thorpe, D. S. , Pfc. Trembley, J. R. , Pvt. Villegas, J. D. , Pvt. Weston, M. A. , Pvt. Willette, J. J. , Pvt. Wissucheck, M. R. *Denotes meritorious promotion
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The Jet Stream
Around the Corps
Friday, September 15, 2017
Rugged blood for rugged men: freeze-dried plasma saves SOF life Story by: Cpl. Bryann Whitley
The life of a foreign partner nation force member was saved last month through MARSOC’s first operational use of freezedried plasma. The foreign ally sustained life-threatening injuries during an operation in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, requiring battlefield trauma care made possible by MARSOC training and availability of the new product. According to U.S. Navy Lt. Eric Green, force health protection officer, freeze-dried plasma is providing better medical care on the battlefield. Green is the study coordinator with MARSOC Health Services Support. He explained that freezedried plasma is a dehydrated version of plasma that replaces the clotting factors lost in blood. Typically, plasma is frozen and thawed over a period of 45 minutes, preventing quick use in a deployed setting. Another disadvantage of traditional blood products for special operations is the need for additional equipment, such as refrigerators and electricity. This creates a higher target profile for special operations forces (SOF) teams, and presents a logistical challenge for Navy corpsmen. Use of such equipment, as well as timely casualty evacuation options, is not always
possible during SOF missions. FDP eliminates the need for this equipment and buys precious time for corpsmen to treat the injured before evacuation. “I think it reassures Raiders that when they’re in harm’s way, they have a life-saving product in the medical bags of their very capable corpsmen,” said Green. With the need for freezing and refrigeration eliminated, FDP can sustain a wider range of temperatures and is therefore more stable and reliable than traditional plasma during military operations. The dehydrated state of the plasma allows for a shelf life of two years and is compatible with all blood types. Before MARSOC received approval to begin use of freezedried plasma, battlefield treatment options for hemorrhaging – the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield – were mainly limited to tourniquets and chemical clotting agents. “It is stable in the field unlike whole blood or if we were to do fresh plasma or frozen plasma, so our guys can carry it with them in their resuscitative packs,” said U.S. Navy Capt. Necia Williams, FDP primary principal investigator and MARSOC force surgeon with MARSOC HSS. “They can quickly reconstitute it, infuse it to somebody and it buys time that is so critical.”
According to U.S. Navy Lt. Aaron Conway, Marine Raider Regiment surgeon with MARSOC HSS, reconstitution happens within six minutes and patients start showing improvement in vital signs minutes later. The precious time bought using FDP allows medical personnel to transfer patients to a hospital where they can receive full medical care. Conway, MARSOCs FDP principal investigator, said during medical care, FDP’s effects can be physically seen most in a patient when surgery and recovery is happening. Since December 2016, every MARSOC special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman deploys with a supply of freezedried plasma and the experience to administer it. By October 2017, every MARSOC unit deployed will be outfitted with FDP. Once the FDP has returned unused from a deployment it goes into quarantine and gets used during training exercises to prepare Navy corpsmen in its use. Corpsmen go through a rigorous academic and practical training process to prepare them for the field. They get practical experience before deploying and learn how to reconstitute and identify the indications to use FDP. “We’ve trained with it, we’ve sourced it to our guys, and now we’ve actually got the combat
Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno
Critical Skills Operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command reconstitute freeze-dried plasma during a Raven exercise at Camp Shelby Joint Force Training Center, Miss., May 1, 2017. CSOs go through a condensed version of FDP training to familiarize themselves with the product for use in the field.
wounded application of the product,” said Conway. “I think it is a tip of the spear life-saving measure.” This life-saving measure is manufactured by French Centre de Transfusion Sanguine de Armees and used since 1994. They provide the U.S. with FDP while it is pending Food and Drug Administration approval and is under an Investigative New Drug protocol. Currently the use of FDP has been allowed within U.S.
Photo by Sgt. Salvador R. Moreno
Critical Skills Operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command simulate administering freezedried plasma to a role-playing casualty during a Raven exercise at Camp Shelby Joint Force Training Center, Miss., May 1, 2017. After FDP returns from a deployment it’s put into quarantine and used during training exercises by CSOs and the Special Amphibious Reconnaissance Corpsmen.
Special Operations Command. MARSOC was the second service component within U.S. Special Operations Command to receive approval for use of freezedried plasma. In 2010, U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, then-SOCOM commander, learned that U.S. allied forces were using FDP successfully in Iraq and Afghanistan. McRaven wanted it made available to U.S. forces, so he pushed his plan and helped expedite the pro-
cess between the White House and the FDA. The main roadblock getting FDA approval was the historical spike of Hepatitis B after World War II, causing the stoppage of production and use by U.S. forces, resulting in rigorous testing and changes to the original formula. Plasma donors now undergo more testing for infectious diseases to prevent similar events. Freeze-dried plasma is expected to receive FDA approval by 2020.