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Friday, October 18, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 41 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Echo and Oscar Company graduates
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“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”
n Entertainment n News Briefs n Weather n In The Community n Around The Corps n Graduates
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Pistol qual aims to be more combat-oriented Page 6
Conquering ADHD Page 4
EOD teams up with state, county bomb squads Page 8
Watch what you heat: fire safety Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Structural Fire Department taught kitchen fire prevention safety to students at schools aboard Laurel Bay as part of National Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12. National Fire Prevention Week is held in remembrance of the Great Chicago Fire, which happened Oct. 8 and 9, 1871. The fire killed more than 250 people and destroyed over 17 thousand buildings, inspiring fire safety codes and public awareness throughout the U.S. In remembrance of the people killed and damage see
safety, page 13
Students get schooled in fire safety Cpl. R.J. Driver
Comm/Media Relations
The Air Station ended fire prevention week with a visit from thed K3 and K4 classes of St. Peter’s Catholic School, Oct. 11. The students toured the fire station and received a demonstration of how the fire fighter’s gear and equipment worked, which was concluded by a highflying ladder act. see
pRevention, page 13
A Marine with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 gazes into his daughters face after returning from a deployment, Oct. 10. Most of the squadron returned in mid-September, while some families waited a month longer to re-unite with their Marine.
Last Hawks fly back to Beaufort Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
The last Marines with Marine AllWeather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 finally came home to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 10.
While many of the squadron’s Marines returned in mid-September, some Marines remained behind. “I’m relieved and excited that he’s finally home,” said Lori
Warman, wife of Maj. Scott Warman, a VMFA(AW)-533 weapons systems operator. “It’s been a long deployment. We’re very excited to have some family time.” The Hawks deployed as part of
the Unit Deployment Program, a cost-effective way for the Marine Corps to maintain a presence in the western Pacific and particisee
RetuRn, page 12
Happy 238th Birthday Navy Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer
The mess halls aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island held a special meal to honor and celebrate the 238th Birthday of the U.S. Navy, Oct. 10. “Although Marines may not know the details regarding the Navy’s history, celebrating alongside them is important because throughout the years both services developed together and were crucial components in the sustainment of this nation,” said Chief Amanda Hughes, the command historian for Naval Hospital Beaufort. “The history of our Navy is rich and something that all sailors from seamen to admirals will carry on from one generation of sailors to the next. Everything our
sailors have done in the past and present made the Navy what it is today, the world’s best naval service.” On Oct. 13, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized the dispatch of two armed vessels to stop British ships from bringing supplies to British forces in America. As a result of their decision, the Navy and Naval Committee was formed. After winning the war, Congress sold the remaining ships and released the seamen and officers. In 1794, Congress authorized the purchase of six war ships to comprise the naval fleet. On Apr. 30, 1798, all responsibilities for naval affairs were moved to the newly created Department of the Navy. Since that moment, 238 years ago, the Navy has developed into the world’s see
navy, page 12
Access aboard MCAS Beaufort Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Public Affairs Office
Terrence Carty, husband of Staff Sgt. Latoya Carty, leaps over a hurdle as part of the Warrior Challenge aboard Marine Corps Air Staion Beaufort, Oct. 10. The Warrior Challenge was held in support of and to raise money for breast cancer awareness. Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit program held a Warrior Challenge at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s fitness center, Oct. 8 through 10. “Everybody wants to participate,” said Quincy Terry, an MCCS group fitness instructor. “It’s a good challenge for Marines, and a chance to raise awareness and a little bit of money for breast cancer.” Competitors raced through a series of obstacles with an optional obstacle to raise see
WaRRioR, page 7
Access aboard military installations is available to contractors, service members, federal employees, retirees and dependents who proper government-issued identification. All other personnel who wish for access to installations, including Laurel Bay, must have a sponsor who is a retiree, federal employee or active duty service member. “People must remember security is everyone’s responsibility and this is a federal reservation where it
is our job to ensure we can provide the safest environment for active duty, federal employees and anyone who comes aboard the installation,” said Odell Joiner, Marine Corps Air Station security manager. While serving as a sponsor, all guests must be escorted at all times from arrival to departure and must possess proper identification. Those who cannot be sponsored include contractors who will be on base to conduct assigned jobs. Procedures also apply to Laurel Bay where it is the sponsor’s responsibility to make liaison with the Pro-
vost Marshal Office and escort their guest to and from their residence. Guests are also allowed to temporarily reside with individuals on Laurel Bay, but must contact housing for approval. “Our security lately has not been heightened because our standard operations and policy remain the same,” said Joiner. Security is essential to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort flight operations in preparation of deployment operations in order to set the conditions for the enduring success of supported commands and their missions.