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Friday, October 25, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 42 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Seasonal uniform change to take effect at 2 a.m., Nov. 4.

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

n Entertainment n News Briefs n Weather n Around The Corps n In The Community n Graduates

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Navy celebrating 238 years Page 6

Golf tournament raises money for vets Page 14

Beware of an application called ‘MyPay DFAS LES’ in the Google Play store. The app is not approved for use by the DoD or U.S. Government.

The Marine Corps colors fly beneath the national ensign, over a mound of debris left after terrorists attacks against the U.S. took place at the Marine Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, Oct. 23, 1983. A suicide bomber drove a truck filled with 12,000 pounds of high explosives into the barracks, resulting in one of the largest non-nuclear bombings in history. Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

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“The morning of Oct. 23, 1983, in Beirut was pleasant and sunny; there was a light breeze, and it was very quiet.” The description is of the day one of the first direct acts of terrorism against the United States 30 years ago and almost 7,000 miles away. On Oct. 23, 1983, at approximately 6:22 a.m., the 1st Bat-

talion, 8th Marines Battalion Landing Team suffered the largest single-day loss of life for Marines since the World War II, Battle of Iwo Jima. The United States had established a military presence in Beirut, Lebanon, to serve as a peacekeeping force in the conflict between warring militias. On March 24, 1983, the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit, located at Camp Lejeune, N.C., received orders

to support.

To the barracks “They called us out in a battalion formation. They needed volunteers to go to Lebanon. I was a brand new corporal and I stepped out,” said Brian Kirkpatrick, then a combat engineer with 2nd combat engineer platoon, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

“We shipped out in May, got there in a couple of weeks. Our whole job there was to keep the peace.” Kirkpatrick was a squad leader in “C” platoon and attached to 1st Battalion, 8th Marines with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit. His platoon, nicknamed “Kirk’s Knights,” were living in the East wing of the Beirut barracks during the explosion. “It was an old administra-

tive building for the airport; others had stayed there before us,” explained Kirkpatrick, a native of Yale, Mich. “The barracks was a fortress with two-foot-thick reinforced concrete walls,” recalls Randy Gaddo, a former Chief Warrant Officer 4 in the Marine Corps, who was a staff sergeant at the time of the bombing. “It had served as a headquarters for Israeli troops; it had withstood artil-

lery and heavy naval gunfire with barely a scratch.” Gaddo had been stationed in Beirut to document the deployment of the troops that were conducting peacekeeping operations. After arriving, Kirkpatrick and his platoon noticed blemishes in the security of the barracks addressing them without any outcome. see

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PMO conducts active shooter training Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Military Police Officers and civilian base police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort conducted active shooter training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 15. The threat of an active shooter has been brought to the forefront in the news and security in the past several years. The most recent of these incidents, the Navy Yard shooting in Washington, D.C., left 14 dead and 12 wounded. The shooting is one of many violent acts impacting law enforcement agencies. As a result of these incidents, law enforcement officials are

conducting training to respond to an active shooter in order to neutralize a threat as quickly as possible and save lives. “Training for active shooter scenarios began after the Columbine shooting incident,” said Fred Calawor, the training chief for PMO aboard the Air Station. “After that incident, law enforcement began to incorporate more active shooter training in their curriculum, learning from past incidents to constantly better our training.” To make the training as realistic as possible, they used airsoft pistols, handcuffs, simulated OC spray and see

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MACS-2 welcomes new commander Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, gathered aboard Marine Corps Station Beaufort for a change of command ceremony, Oct. 18. During the ceremony, Capt. Jack Larimore, relinquished command of MCAS-2, Det A. to 1st Lt. Joshua Langham. “I would like to thank my family for staying behind me, no matter what, as I served,” said Larimore. “I

would also like to thank the Marines for all of your hard work and dedication to the unit. You have made this tour a great success.” Larimore has been directed to proceed and report to Combined Joint Task Force, Horn of Africa. Following Larimore’s farewell remarks, Langham gave his thanks to his supporters. “I would like to thank Lt. Col. Hanson for this opportunity and having faith in me,” said Langham, a native of Silsbee, Texas. “I realize that by being

given this position I have now entered the door of a new challenge, but I believe that with the help of the unit, the challenge will be met.” The mission of MACS2 is to detect, identify and control the intercept of hostile aircraft and missiles, and provide navigational assistance to friendly aircraft and provide continuous allweather, radar, non-radar approach, departure, en route and tower air traffic control services to friendly aircraft.

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, October 25, 2013

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:35)

Mess hall Menu Monday - Friday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Saturday 4:30 p.m. R (2:03)

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

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Saturday, Sunday and holidays Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.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 Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corned Arroz con pollo and beef and rice toasted garlic bread

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:35)

Sunday Lunch Dinner Herbed baked chicken Pork chops with and rice onions and potatoes

Sunday 4:30 p.m. R (1:59)

Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:49)

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Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Veal parmesan and Pepper steak and red marinara sauce potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Country fried steaks Bayou chicken and and brown gravy rissole chicken Wednesday Dinner Lunch Creole shrimp and Bayou jerk pork loin corn and rice Thursday Dinner Lunch Lemon chicken and Pork, green chile potatoes and corn stew Friday Lunch Chicken and cheese enchiladas and rice

Dinner Grilled bratwurst and zucchini

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 Lutheran • 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Holy Communion Service in the Small Base Chapel

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Oct. 30.

Crossword

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 Other Programs • Monday, Wednesday, Friday Alcoholics Anonymous - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Mission Assurance

Hotlines

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

228-7789 228-6904 228-6924 228-6710 1-800-343-0639

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.

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1. Battle where devil dog nickname was given 2. Prorieter of Tun Tavern 3. Two islands invaded by Japanese after pearl harbor 4. First medal ever awarded 5. Oldest rank in the Corps 7. First Marine to win the Medal of Honor 10. Year the USMC switched to Semper Fidelis

6. First Marine to lead and Army division into battle 8. Last offensive battle of WWII 9. Bloodiest battle of WWII fought by Marines

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Oct. 30.

Command Information

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High Shooter Lt. Col. J.C. Gigliotti MAG-31

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Cmdr. Kim Donahue, Marine Aircraft Group 31 group chaplain, is scheduled to hold a Jam Session at the Air Station Chapel every Thursday at 3 p.m. For more information call 228-7200.

Information, Tickets and Tours has begun selling tickets for Disney On Ice, Princesses and Heroes Oct. 31- Nov. 3. Ticket prices range from $13 - $20. For more information call 228-1540.

Eat, Sleep, Play Beaufort is scheduled to hold a Zombie Run Oct. 27, at the Naval Heritage Park in Port Royal at 5:30 p.m. Dress up in your best costume and run or walk the 5k through the streets of Port Royal. For more information visit www.EatSleepPlayBeaufort.com

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Culinary Crucible Oct. 28, at Traditions aboard MCRD Parris Island from 6 - 10 p.m. For more information call 228-1566.

Marine Corps Family Team Building is scheduled to hold It’s a “GO” for GOALS Nov. 6, at the MCFTB House aboard Laurel Bay from 9 a.m. - noon. For more information call 228-7334.

The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

Brain Teaser

Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hurricane season until Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. This year will be an extremely active season. Colorado State University is predicting 18 named storms and National Weather Service is predicting 18-20 named storms.

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A man hiked through the woods with his dog and saw three coyotes, six wolf cubs, seven bunnies, nine squirrels and thirteen chipmunks. How many total feet were there?

Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jordan Cochran

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Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham

Press Chief

Sgt. Terika S. King

Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Oct. 30.

Made for community

Lt.Twig Sargent

MCAS Beaufort Staff Chaplain

How many friends do you have? Not “friends” from social media sites, but real friends that you can depend upon? Friends are those who stick close to you through good and bad. If my very unscientific evidence is true, not many people have true friends, namely an enduring and strong community of people. My point is this: everyone needs a strong community of friends in life. So you may say, “Chaps, how do you know this?” Three examples tell me that this true. 1) My Christian faith tells me this. 2) My personal experience tells me this. 3) You have told me this. My faith: We need a strong community around us. The Bible states in Ecclesiastes 4:9, 12 “ Two are better than one…a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.” Close friendship with another is needed for life itself. The Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit) and Adam and Eve (marriage) are two examples where Christian faith makes close relationships not just a good idea, but essential

for life itself. Personal experience: I have the blessing of a great marriage to a wonderful woman, kids that are a blessing and friends that I talk with regularly about life’s highs and lows. This group of close friendships and family give me perspective on life, allows me to share burdens and very likely keeps me sane. I cannot imagine what life would be like without these people. Your experience: I counsel many Marines and dependents. Those that are the least resilient when life issues arise seem rarely to have friends or family with whom they are very close. Those that come for counseling with close friends and family generally endure and recover more quickly from their various trials, than those without. Now what? If you need a strong community of friends and yet have few or no friends, what should you do first? 1) Get out of your barracks room and get involved in healthy activities around other people. Volunteer with charitable organizations on base or out in town. Go on Single Marine Program outings. Attend events such as the recent MCAS HarvestFest. Come to the MCAS Beaufort Chapel for Sunday wor-

ship/Mass and other events or with church communities in the local area. Start by being around other people in healthy ways. 2) Know the difference between acquaintances and friends. As you look around for “friend-worthy” people, some are not good influences and those who can be trusted. Acquaintances are around only in the good times; friends “stick closer than a brother.” Don’t confuse the two. 3) Be approachable yourself. Be that person who can be trusted and accept others’ for who they are, not for who you think they should be. If you need close friends who will accept you and your faults, others need the same as well. The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.” As you get involved, pick your friends carefully and accept others’ in spite of their faults, you will be that “friend that sticks closer than a brother.” Look around then, for examples of this type of person. This person is a true friend. Elsewhere in the Bible there is a supreme example of One who loved others in spite of their faults and yet is the One who is not ashamed to call his followers, “brother” and “sister.” Deus semper fidelis est.

“Be that person who can be trusted and accept others’ for who they are, not for who you think they should be.” - Lt. Twig Sargent

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Brian Kirkpatrick, a 6th and 8th grade history teacher at Bolden Elementary/Middle School in Beaufort, S.C., is one of few survivors of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing in Beirut, Lebanon. On Oct. 23,1983, a suicide bomber driving a truck rammed into the barracks with 12,000 pounds of high explosives detonating one of the largest non-nuclear bombings in history. There were about 300 U.S. service members in the barracks at the time of the bombing, 241 of those service members were killed due injuries sustained from the bombing.

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“It was a weird balancing act. If we started building barricades and all kinds of crazy stuff, it would look like we were there for a siege or permanently and that wasn’t the intent,” commented Kirkpatrick about the barracks security and setup. “We were there to keep the peace. Nothing [could be constructed] that was going to look aggressive.” Some of the regular duties of the BLT included patrolling the area to show a military presence in the community as part of peacekeeping operations. Although not a regular duty for his platoon, Kirkpatrick was not a stranger to touring the surrounding area. Throughout their patrols, his squad would try to match up war-torn buildings with old postcard pictures of the once graceful city. “At one time Beirut was the Paris of the Middle East. The city had been torn apart since the 70s, when we got there, there really wasn’t much standing,” said Kirkpatrick. “The way to keep the peace was through patrol.” Kirkpatrick, who had said goodbye to his pregnant wife for the peacekeeping mission, soon found himself in an unnerving environment, one very different from that of previous months. “When we first got there [in May, 1983], it was just to keep the peace between the warring militias, it wasn’t till August that things started to go bad. That’s when we started noticing problems,” recalls Kirkpatrick. Soon the indirect attacks became a nightly occurrence. “They began to attack, and have firefights around the base,” explained Kirkpatrick. “We started to get sniper fire. They would have a mortar in the back of the truck, drive into the perimeter, pop off a few rounds and then drive off. [The engineers] were concerned about this because we knew we were in a building that was not secured with restricted access ways.”

Last good time Although the barracks were secured to an extent, it was surrounded by high ground occupied by militia artillery. According to Kirkpatrick, militia began attacking the Lebanese Army base next to the barracks and some of those attacks would carry over to their compound. In defense, U.S. military called in for naval gunfire to level the high ground and prevent further attacks on the Marines’ compound. This action sent a different message to the warring militia. “We crossed a line that was perceived by everybody out there,” said Kirkpatrick. “Suddenly it became a Christian on Muslim thing and we got pulled into it.” “The night before the bomb hit, we had the USO putting on a show, which was about the last good time there,” Kirkpatrick recalls. Kirkpatrick had switched out roof watch, a roaming patrol on top of the barracks, with one of his Marines. During his shift he had rounds coming down toward the barracks hitting the walls, he described it as “all kinds of crazy stuff.”

“It was a loud night. I got off roof watch at about 2 a.m. I hung my up my rifle, put a mosquito netting over me and fell asleep,” remembers Kirkpatrick. “I woke up right before the bomb happened; I was cold, so I got inside my sleeping bag.” Kirkpatrick had all 10 Marines of his squad at the barracks that night; he had sent two for duty aboard a nearby naval vessel. The squad had 20 days left on the deployment before returning home. October 23, 1983, was a Sunday. As described by Gaddo, it was generally a day of rest. “We were usually given an extra ration of sleep and then a treat, omelets, at the barracks mess hall,” wrote Gaddo. “We had no more omelets after Oct. 23.”

my sleeping bag.” In another part of the compound, Gaddo was dazed after being lifted up and thrown back several feet like a rag doll. “My first thought was that a rocket or artillery round must have hit close by, so I went outside expecting to see a smoldering hole outside the tent. What I did see is something I’ll never forget,” recalls Gaddo. The blast created a crater measuring 39 feet by 29 feet. The building had collapsed on itself like a honeycomb leaving sections of space big enough to crawl through. “I couldn’t see anything, so I kept going for the light,” said Kirkpatrick. “I had to crawl over and through stuff that if you tell me to do it again today, I couldn’t do it. Then, it didn’t matter because all I could think about

“Thirty years is a long time, but you know if I close my eyes real tight… I can see it again… I can feel it… I can hear it.” - Brian Kirkpatrick 6:22 a.m. “I had gotten up early because I had work to do,” said Gaddo. “That morning I had eight rolls of film to develop and print, I had set up a makeshift photo lab in the only place we could find running water, a third floor bathroom in the barracks. “I decided I needed a cup of coffee before I went to work, so I turned back to the combat operations center and got a cup and sat down,” wrote Gaddo, in a 2008 op-ed article. “About 20 minutes later I heard two or three shots from an M16. Before I had time to wonder, I felt a hot rush of air on my face, like a blast furnace.” The heated blast was a truck loaded with 12,000 pounds of high explosives, wrapped around canisters filled with flammable gases. A suicide bomber had driven into the four-story barracks where more than 300 U.S. troops slept. “I heard some yelling, I heard ‘pop, pop, pop,’ like some shots, I sat up, Doug [Kirkpatrick’s roommate] sat up. I looked at him he looked at me. He was about to open his mouth and that’s when it went off,” recalls Kirkpatrick. “When the truck hit you felt the building shake and next thing I know I was going up in the air and going backwards inside my sleeping bag.” The FBI called the attack the largest nonnuclear bomb in history. Kirkpatrick had been thrown off his rack, into the air and was immediately pinned down after landing by a section of a wall that had fell across his ribs, keeping him suspended. “I remember hitting something then going back down, I woke up and I was lying diagonal with my legs hanging,” said Kirkpatrick. “I yelled for help until I couldn’t yell anymore, and then wiggled my way out of

was getting out.” Fellow Marines whose living quarters were outside of the barracks were surveying the damage after digging themselves free of sandbags that had fallen on top of them. According to Kirkpatrick, they had been discussing among themselves that no one would be coming out of the barracks, at which point Kirkpatrick appeared through the dust and smoke. “The building was just a mound,” said Kirkpatrick. “All the vehicles in the compound looked like a kid got angry with his toys and threw them all over. There were vehicles upside down, on top of vehicles, over the walls, crushed.” He had suffered severe injuries. The blast had shattered his orbital socket, sinking his eye down into his head, broke two of his ribs and his lungs had been burned from the heat of the explosion. Even as Kirkpatrick sat with other casualties, he began to administer first aid to a fellow Marine, tying up his leg in a tourniquet to stop bleeding. “It was… it was bad. There was a constant cry, moan or pain,” he recalls. According to Kirkpatrick, even after the explosion there were snipers shooting Marines who were trying to rescue others out of the rubble. As the morning went on, Lebanese army soldiers rushed to help the Marines at the barracks and helped provide security against the snipers and others.

Aftermath Of the near 1,600 service members with the 24th Marine Amphibious Unit conducting peacekeeping operations in Beirut, around 300 were in the Barracks at the time of the blast. Of those 300, the blast killed 241 U.S. ser-

vice members, 220 of which were Marines. Ten minutes later, a mirror bombing followed when a truck pulled up to French paratroopers’ barracks about 6 kilometers away from the Marines’ barracks. The bomb, not as large as the first attack, exploded killing 58 French paratroopers. After being transported to the Republic of Cyprus for medical treatment, Kirkpatrick recalls British soldiers and Royal Marines providing security at the medical compound due to terrorist threats because of the Marines’ presence. “When I was in Cyprus they gave me a piece of paper and I started making a list of who was in the platoon and who was there [in the hospital],” said Kirkpatrick. “Out of 37 of us, there were eight out of the platoon left.” Kirkpatrick was the only survivor from his squad who was at the barracks at the time of the bombing. After returning to Camp Lejeune, Kirkpatrick received a purple heart for his injuries and met with President Ronald Reagan, who spoke the words, “I’m sorry” to Kirkpatrick as he walked up to shake his hand. Kirkpatrick continued his Marine Corps career retiring as a first sergeant. Kirkpatrick, now a 6th and 8th grade history teacher at Bolden Elementary/Middle School in Beaufort, S.C., is planning on attending the 30 year Beirut Memorial Service at Camp Johnson, N.C., where they will honor those who lost their lives on that October day. Each Oct. 23, survivors and relatives gather at 6 a.m. with burning candles. At precisely 6:22 a.m. they blow the candles out. “We don’t talk that much about it. There has to be a point where you gain some perspective about it,”said Kirkpatrick.“I get asked questions sometimes about how long it took me to get over it.“I reply,‘you don’t. It’s never going to go away. You don’t forget, but you learn how to live with it. Cause you have to because if you don’t it will kill you’.” Kirkpatrick has been married for 32 years, has two children and two grandchildren. He recalls the walls of a Frankfurt, Germany, hospital being lined with ‘get well soon’ cards from students at Department of Defense schools in Germany. Thirty years later, he’s in a Department of Defense Education Activity school teaching military dependents about his time in the Marine Corps as part of his history lesson. He still has bundles of letters and cards from his deployment; he keeps the letters his wife sent him while in Beirut in a sealed bag. They remain covered in dust and debris that blanketed them 30 years ago. “A lot of times you wonder ‘why did I survive?’ I start to look at it in a long term and 30 years later, I’m here in class. Maybe this is it,” he said. “It makes us who we are. Every decision I made [since Beirut] was based on what [my Marines] would want me to do. “Thirty years is a long time, but you know if I close my eyes real tight… I can see it again… I can feel it… I can hear it.” The “despicable act,” as labeled by President Reagan, led to an eventual withdrawal of American forces in Lebanon. The multinational forces conducting peacekeeping operations withdrew from the area as well. The warring militias, who were responsible for U.S. forces occupying Beirut, continued bringing suffering to Beirut following U.S. extraction. Even those who came in peace suffered.

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Navy Capt. Anne Lear, the commanding officer for Naval Hospital Beaufort, and Seaman Shaquille Lewis, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion Aid Station aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, share the honor of making the first cut to the birthday cake during the Navy Ball at the Holiday Inn in Beaufort, S.C., Oct.19. It is tradition for the youngest and oldest sailor to cut the cake signifying the passing of traditions from one generation of sailors to another.

Sailors celebrate 238 years during Navy Birthday Ball Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Tri-Command sailors joined together to celebrate the Navy’s 238th birthday during the Navy Ball at the Holiday Inn in Beaufort, Oct. 19. Every year the Navy celebrates its establishment on Oct. 13, 1775, by organizing the Navy Birthday Ball to commemorate the Navy’s heritage and dedication to the country. This year’s theme for the ball was “Defending America with Pride since 1775.” “Let us not forget those that are on watch, whether they’re at sea or ashore, working so that we can enjoy this ball tonight and the free-

doms we enjoy each day,” said Navy Capt. Anne Lear, the commanding officer for Naval Hospital Beaufort. “Every day sailors work hard to keep our seas safe and secure, and I truly appreciate everything you do. In the past it was men and women like you that kept this nation safe, now it is your turn to keep protecting our country, ports, ships and seas until it becomes the job of the next generation of sailors.” The Navy color guard began the ceremonies by parading the Colors. After Colors, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band performed the national anthem, followed by speeches from Naval Hos-

pital Beaufort’s commanding officer and executive officer. The speeches were followed by another Navy tradition: the cutting of the birthday cake. It is customary for the youngest and oldest sailor to cut the cake signifying the passing of traditions from one generation of sailors to another. This honor went to Lear, the oldest, and Seaman Shaquille Lewis, 19, the youngest sailor. “Being a part of this tradition is something I will never forget,” said Lewis, a corpsman with the 3rd Battalion Aid Station aboard Parris Island. “It was an honor to represent my generation of sailors during the ball, and I can’t wait to be the one to

pass on the torch to the next generation of sailors defending our country. It’s an honor to be a part of an organization that makes history each day by serving within these ranks.” Unlike other organizations, the U.S. Navy does not recognize a single individual as the ‘Father’ of the Navy. They pride themselves in knowing that each individual sailor contributes to the Navy’s legacy, which has grown and been passed down since their establishment in 1775. “We are the product of not one, but many brilliant and dedicated men and women whose determination and leadership helped create, build and preserve the world’s great-

est Navy,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Jarvis Broom, a corpsman for Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “Each year during the ball we celebrate our history, traditions, victories and most importantly one another. Without every one of us, the Navy would not be as strong as it is today.” After the ceremonial portion of the event, the sailors ate, danced and shared sea stories with one another. The remaining sailors made one final toast to the Navy, the sailors that served in the past and present, and to another successful year for the world’s greatest Navy.

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Marines and families gathered at the station’s chapel during the annual Marine Corps Air Station Harvest Festival, Oct. 17. The festival gives members of the Air Station’s community a chance to enjoy their evening in a child-friendly environment. Free food and drinks were offered at the event along with music, bounce houses, a clown, train rides and fire truck displays. Teens from the Chapel youth fellowship also participated in the festival by providing children with a live puppet show. “Being in the military you are constantly moving around and this event offers families in this unique culture a chance to know their community,” said Navy Lt. Twig Sargent, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort staff chaplain. Children were given free prizes such as glow sticks, coloring books, story books and more. “This season brings back fond memories of my childhood as the leaves begin to change to a golden brown,” said Staff Sgt. Mark Curry, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 intelligence chief. “It’s also a wonderful opportunity to pass on these experiences to your children and teach them about family traditions.” For more photos from the event, visit and like the MCAS Beaufort Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MCASBeaufort.

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Spouses of Marine Aircraft Group 31 Marines volunteered their time and cooking expertise to feed the unitâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marines at the Air Station chapel, Oct. 18. The potluck was organized to show the appreciation spouses have for the Marines of the unit, said Ted Crandall, MAG-31 family readiness officer. According to Crandall, the volunteers were comprised of MAG-31 spouses. With budget cuts in full effect, volunteering food and time is a solution for Marine families to have a great time without breaking the bank. The MAG will end the month with more fun as they host their ball fundraiser haunted house Oct. 29-30.

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13th MEU Marines, Sailors train, volunteer in Goa, India GOA, India -- Thirteenth Marine Expeditionary Unit has already been deployed more than a month and travelled far from the sunny shores of Southern California. Goa, a state on the Western side of India, known for its fish dishes, spices, beautiful beaches and unique architecture marked this deployment’s first foreign port visit for the Marines and Sailors serving aboard USS Harpers Ferry. From Sept. 30, through Oct. 6, the Marines and Sailors with Battalion Landing Team 1/4 and Combat Logistics Battalion 13 participated in Exercise Shatrujeet 2013, community outreach projects and liberty tours throughout the state. These ventures drove the Fighting 13th to not only gain understanding of the rich culture but also to demonstrate their willingness to share what they know as a professional fighting force. Within hours of pulling into the Port of Mormugao, the crew of the Harpers Ferry hosted a press conference and gave local media a tour of the ship. Reporters saw everything from the medical wing and ship’s bridge to Amphibious Assault Vehicles and weapons systems Marines use on the MEU. This media day left the reporters impressed, using such colorful adjectives as swanky, in their subsequent reporting to describe the ship and equipment aboard. The next day, Oct. 1, more than 50 volunteers from both the Navy and Marine Corps visited Bal Bhavan School in the nearby city of Panaji where they handed out coloring books, crayons and medical supplies. They also took time to read stories to the children, who also sang to the service members when they arrived. The last four days of their stay in India included Exercise Shatrujeet 13, a staff exercise between the officers of CLB-13, BLT 1/4 and the 91st Brigade of the Indian Army. The purpose of the exercise was to enhance U.S.-India military-to-military relations and exchange knowledge. They achieved this through coordination of a brigade-sized attack in scenario driven classroom.

HSTs bring the heavy guns during WTI YUMA, Ariz. – Helicopter Support Teams with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, displayed their capabilities, by rigging ammunition, weapon systems and other supplies to CH-53E Super Stallions in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 1-14 near Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 5. The WTI course is a biannual, graduatelevel Marine aviation instructor training course designed to provide pilots with training on aviation weapons systems and qualify them as WTIs. Once certified, the Marines return to their units to pass on their knowledge. An HST is a team of landing support specialists that manage the activities at a landing zone and attach equipment and supplies to rotary-wing aircraft for transport. Throughout WTI 1-14, the HSTs were responsible for attaching loads to the aircraft, in order to assist in the pilots’ training. In addition, the HSTs were essential in providing ground units with training equipment and resources throughout the course. For example, they supported Marines with Golf Battery, 2nd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, by rigging three M777 Howitzers for a mock firing drill. To sustain their high operational tempo, each HST consists of at least eight Marines: Two experienced noncommissioned officers to ensure the safety of the Marines under the helicopters, several Marines attaching the equipment, one Marine grounding the static discharge from the helicopter and two Marines guiding the pilots onto the loads. Landing support Marines continue to provide services and supplies, not only to the pilots and ground units participating in WTI 1-14, but also to the rest of the Marine Corps’ expeditionary units, extending their capabilities and allowing them to accomplish the mission no matter where it might be.

Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 and soldiers with the 812th Mechanized Infantry Brigade stand in formation for the opening ceremony to kick-off Platinum Lynx in Bistrita, Romania, Oct. 7-12. The Marines, sailors and soldiers conducted a week-long training exercise that consisted of mounted and dismounted patrols, a platoon live-fire exercise, and movement to contact. BSRF- 14 is a rotation of Marines to the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions to work with partner-nation militaries and increase interoperability and military capacity while further strengthening and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships throughout the Eastern European region.

Marines, sailors, soldiers take part in Platinum Lynx

Lance Cpl. Krista James

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MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania -- Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14 conducted training with Romanian soldiers from the 812th Mechanized Infantry Brigade in Bistrita, Romania, Oct. 7-12. Platinum Lynx kicked-off with an opening ceremony to begin the engagement and partnership between U.S. and Romanian forces. Marines, sailors and soldiers conducted mounted and dismounted patrols, a platoon live-fire exercise, movement-to-contact, and concluded with a closing ceremony. The Marines and sailors also got to experience culture in the surrounding area with a cultural day held on that Saturday. The partnership between these two forces tie-in with BSRF-14’s mission of promoting regional stability and security, increasing military capacity and interoperability and maintaining partnerships with their counterparts in Eastern Europe. Romanian First Sergeant Florin Zanfir, a squad leader with the 812th MIB, said that the opening ceremony was an introduction of both forces, and helped them get to know each other better. “The opening ceremony is good because we have to respect the countries that we have to work alongside; we have to know each other, the

techniques, tactics and procedures better,” said Zanfir. Corporal Roderic Liggens, an infantryman with BSRF-14 and Washington, D.C. native, said that the opening ceremony was a presentation to welcome the Marines to Bistrita. “It shows the news and other networks that [the Marines] are here [promoting] partnerships with other forces,” said Liggens. After the opening ceremony, the Romanian soldiers showed the Marines their various vehicles and weapons systems. Marines and soldiers ended the day with rehearsals for the upcoming events. The Marines and soldiers began working together on mounted and dismounted patrols, and a quick reaction force, which consisted of setting up cordons inside the defense of operations, loading vehicles and patrolling, and patrolling on foot. Marines and soldiers were able to adapt and overcome any challenges they encountered while training together in new terrain. “In this training the dismounted patrol was better because in that area there is not a lot of space to maneuver,” said Zanfir. “There are a lot of slopes so it was better for the soldiers to come on foot.” Liggens said that, overall, there were many positive outcomes with the mounted and dismounted patrols.

“They were very good with communication with radios,” said Liggens. “When we were getting attacked they were able to gain enough distance so if an improvised explosive device [were to go off ], it would only affect one vehicle compared to all of them.” The following day the Marines and soldiers participated in a live-fire exercise which consisted of buddyrushing and movement-under-fire. Liggens said that the platoon live-fire proved to be a challenge because the Marines had to adapt to a new way of shooting. “The range was awesome because of how they made it in line with the trenching, it gave Marines training with how to basically dive in the trench and shoot from it,” said Liggens. “We had to adapt because we are so used to shooting from the prone, and we couldn’t do that so we had to get used to shooting in an unstable position. It also let them know that you can take a whole platoon and move them either simultaneously or at different times.” The last training event of the week was movementto-contact which started off with a mounted patrol, followed by Marines and soldiers walking up a hill where they had to work together to cordon off the surrounding area from IED’s. To complete the exercise, Marines and

soldiers were ambushed and then had to find a weapon’s casualty. “It’s to see how the [Marines] work, and for them to see how the Romanian forces work,” said Zanfir. “It’s all about the cooperation between these two nations, and after the training to be better on both ends.” The training was beneficial for both the Marines and Romanians. “I think that it will benefit us in the future,” said Liggens. “It builds a longer lasting relationship so we’ll know how to work together, so now it won’t be so difficult for them to understand the way we do things, and for us to understand the way that they do things.” The week-long exercise was concluded with a closing ceremony held on Friday. The Romanian forces expressed gratitude for the partnership and training evolutions conducted during the week. The Marines expressed their gratitude by offering gifts to some of the Romanian soldiers. The training and partnership between the U.S. and Romanian forces proved to be an integral part of BSRF14’s mission of maintaining and further strengthening a close and solid relationship with its partner nations in the region, and promoting regional stability with common interests in the Black Sea, Caucasus and Balkan region.

Corps Shot Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone

NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain - U.S. Marines and sailors assigned to 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conduct a wash down in Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 20.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -Assaultmen with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, led a two-day live-fire range, employing a number of different explosive charges for dynamic breaching at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 9-10. The demolitions range was part of a weeklong period of instruction in which assaultmen and anti-tank missilemen with the battalion cross trained in each other’s military occupational specialties to form a better understanding of the capabilities infantry Marines bring to the table. The training between the MOS’ consisted of classes and practical application in a number of subjects characteristic of the assaultman and anti-tank missileman. The assaultmen taught classes in the employment of the MK 153 shoulder-fired, multi-purpose assault weapon, a reusable launcher that fires 83 mm rockets and gave an indepth introduction to basic demolitions and dynamic breaching. “The emphasis (for this range) is on breaching charges,” said Lance Cpl. Eric Togami, an assault squad leader with weapons platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Bn., 3rd Marines and

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Infantrymen cross train in missiles, rockets, demolition Cpl. Matthew Callahan

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Santa Barbara, Calif., native. “It familiarizes us with our main purpose as assaultmen. We provide dynamic methods of entry, breaching and removing obstacles allowing the advance of follow-on forces.” Breaching can be achieved in multiple ways. Mechanical breaching involves the use of hand tools like Halligan bar and sledgehammers to defeat entryways such as doors and windows. Ballistic breaching utilizes shotguns to breach doorways by fi ring slugs into the doorknob housing. Dynamic breaching employs explosive charges to blast through entryways. Marines had to calculate the net explosive weights for their charges before detonation. Doing so determines what the minimum safe distance from detonation will be for Marines. “Each type of explosive has its own relative effectiveness factor, which is used in calculating the net explosive weight for a charge,” said Cpl. Trey Jabolnowski, an assault squad leader with Bravo Company, 1st Bn, 3rd Marines and native of Henderson, Texas. The relative effectiveness factor for an explosive is measured to the power of trinitrotoluene according to Jabolnowski. Several calculations are made to determine standoff distance from a shielded or unshielded position from the blast and fragmentation. “You have to calculate net explosive weight

precisely to have a safe and effective detonation. One wrong calculation and it can turn into a bad day. That’s why math is vital to our jobs,” Jabolnowski said. Missilemen with the battalion conducted classes on the M41 Saber system and M98A2 command launch unit, or Javelin. The Saber system fi res tubelaunched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missiles from a vehicle or tripod, while the Javelin launches the FGM148 fi re and forget missile, according to Cpl. Dominic Dotson, Javelin section leader, Weapons Company, 1st Bn., 3rd Marines. The CLU attaches to the FGM148 launch tube and is more man-portable than the Saber system. “We went over practical application and setting the systems up on the ground and mounting them to vehicles,” Dotson said. “We gave classes to the assaultmen on employment of the weapons systems, misfire procedures and hang fires. We taught them how to take care of the weapons and the various methods of maintenance and cleaning.” The Marines also discussed tactics, techniques and procedures for Javelin and Saber missions with assaultmen. “It was really cool to do all the cross training,” Dotson said. “Our MOS’s share a lot of consistencies and it gives everyone a better understanding of what we’re capable as one operating unit.”

CLB-24 uses field exercise to build teamwork CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a field exercise here Oct. 16-18. The exercise gave different sections of the battalion the opportunity to bring their specialties together as they trained in preparation for an upcoming Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment. “This is our first field exercise as a brand new staff for the CLB,” said Maj. Chad E. Roberts, the executive officer of CLB-24. “If you use the ‘crawl, walk, run’ analogy, we’re still crawling. We’re trying to establish a battle rhythm for a deployment as a [logistics combat element], but that’s still about a year away.” The battalion operations included water purification, vehicle convoys and helicopter support team, or HST, exercises. The operations tied in directly with each other and were held together by the Marines at the command operations center, who tracked the movements of the platoons and kept constant communications with them. “This is step one, so to speak,” said 1st Lt. Thomas J. Heemer, the commander of Landing Support Platoon, CLB-24. “It gives us the opportunity to get out here and start integrating all the things we do as individual platoons. The work we do is pretty impressive as landing support, engineer and communications Marines, but we make our money when we bring it together.” The water purification specialists produced 500 gallons of clean water, which the motor transport section moved to LS Plt. to be air-lifted along with an 8,000-pound beam to simulate supplies during an HST. “It’s definitely an equipment and [personnel] test,” said Sgt. Parker S. Radcliffe, a combat engineer with CLB-24. “Being first response to natural disasters around the U.S., we have to know that the Marines know how to use the equipment and that the equipment works.”

CLS prioritizes survivability on battlefield Crates of explosives and their components sit ready for disassembly and employment by infantry assaultmen with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment at Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 9.

Floating tanks: Bridge Co., 2nd Tanks partner for training exercise Lance Cpl. Shawn Valosin

2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducted a longitudinal rafting operation here, Oct. 17, to transport 10 vehicles and numerous Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division across the New River. Marines with Alpha and Bravo Companies, 2nd Tanks had to cross the New River in order to conduct their semi-annual qualification at Range SR-10, the only range sanctioned here for the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank 120 mm cannon. “Using the rafts makes it a lot easier on us, because we don’t have to drive all the way around base,” said Lance Cpl. Christopher Brown, a weapons repairman with Bravo Company, 2nd Tanks. “The rubber pads on the bottom of the track tend to wear down when we’re driving on paved roads.” The raft consisted of five interior bays and two ramp bays, which can bear up to 150 tons or two tanks at one time. The raft is pushed across the water by two MK III Bridge Erection Boats, which are attached to the raft by ropes, that slowly steer the raft across the water. The operation served as a training tool for newer Marines

in addition to accomplishing the 2nd Tank Bn. mission faster and more cost efficient. “If we want to drive through Sneads Ferry, we have to put tanks on a big tractor trailer, which is expensive,” said 1st Lt. Matt Donelan, a platoon commander with Alpha Company, 2nd Tanks. “It costs less to travel by raft and we can do it internally through the Marine Corps, and get all our tanks across the river.” Exercises don’t always go as

planned; therefore Marines with Bridge Co. always come prepared. Extra boats and improved ribbon bridges are always at the ready, and a safety boat follows the raft to ensure the waterways are clear for the operation and to help the raft stay ashore when loading or unloading cargo. “A big challenge we face out here is boats breaking down,” said Sgt. Garrett Burns, the operations noncommissioned officer with Bridge Co. “Boats

also use up a lot of fuel when moving rafts around all day.” Bridge Co. has also started training as though in a deployed environment to continue with the “train as we fight” mantra of the Corps. Marines wore flak jackets and Kevlar helmets, and carried their service rifles with them. The MK III Bridge Erection Boats were also outfitted with M240B machine guns to provide simulated security throughout the exercise.

Cpl. Erikon C. Rosamond (center), a Kosciusko. Miss., native and combat engineer with Bridge Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, guides a M1A1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank from 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division onto a raft made up of improved ribbon bridges during a tank crossing aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 17.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marines from I Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, Motor Transport Company, entered their first combat life saver class of the week aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 7. Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Owensby, lead instructor of the Combat Life Saver course with I MEF, Advisory Training Cell, has taught the class for approximately a year. “It’s a weeklong class in which we run deploying students through our curriculum and get them ready for the real-world battlefield situations in which they might have to treat a casualty,” Owensby said. Capt. Edward Ritter, Motor Transport officer for I MHG, participated in the class with his platoon and looked for them to gain confidence with one another. “Aside from killing the enemy, survivability on the battlefield is the most important thing we do,” Ritter said. “Marines have to trust that if they’re wounded or injured, the Marines around them are going to know what to do, be able to do it efficiently, and get them off the battlefield and survive with the majority of wounds they might sustain. That confidence makes us lethal.” Owensby has supervised approximately 15 classes during his involvement with CLS. He oversees a group of instructors who have used the skills of CLS on the battlefield. “We like to share our stories with them to let them know what has worked and what hasn’t worked,” he said. “And we really try and let them know that this isn’t just another course. This is something that if you don’t grasp you could actually let your friends die.” The curriculum offers two days of classroom instruction followed by practical application for the rest of the week and a final scenario the last day. The students are instructed to run through the acronym in every situation: patient and scene safety, massive hemorrhage, airway respirations, circulation, head and hypothermia. “Everybody treats patients and does medicine differently and if you know how each other works you can work better as a team when you’re forward deployed,” Owensby said.

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A military police officer practices arresting an assailant during active shooter training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 15. The training teaches the officers to determine their course of action while in a stressful and unpredictable situation without directly escalating to the use of deadly force.

Marine and civilian police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort conducted active shooter training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 15.

Marines with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort conduct active shooter training aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Oct. 15.

fake electroshock weapons to suppress their target. The training teaches the Marines and officers to determine their course of action and respond while in a fast-paced and unpredictable situation. “As law enforcement, we try to resolve situations before escalating to the use of deadly force,” said Sgt. Gregory Deputy, a patrol supervisor for PMO aboard the Air Station. “We make the scenarios stressful and intense, teaching them to think quickly on their feet so that we can make the scene safe, escort innocent bystanders away from danger and get medical personnel on scene to treat the wounded. We also try to recognize the intentions of the active shooter and respond accordingly to prevent casualties. It is our job to remove the threat and ensure the innocent are safe. Our training therefore benefits the Marines on base and those living on Laurel Bay more than just ourselves.” For the Marines and civilians with PMO, training is continuous so they can constantly sharpen their skills and prepare themselves for the worst possible scenario. All MP’s and civilian officers are required to participate in this training, which makes them more prepared to face an active shooter and protect those that serve.

Troops to Teachers coming to Air Station Cpl. R.J. Driver

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There will be a Troops to Teachers (TTT) brief at the Air Station library at noon, Oct. 26. The Department of Defense program helps eligible military personnel begin new careers as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience would be a most valuable asset. According to the TTT website, all current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with an honorable discharge may participate in the program for counseling and referral services. Those who meet certain education, military service and registration requirements may also be eligible to apply for TTT financial assistance to

assist with their transition to the classroom. “Eligible military veterans may receive a stipend of up to $5000 to help pay for state teacher certification and a one-time bonus of up to $10,000 for agreeing to teach in a high needs school,” Brian Riordan, TTT representative and former Marine, said of the financial assistance. The focus of the program is to recruit quality teachers and to help veterans with their transition to second careers. Marcus Miller, former Troops to Teachers participant, said, “The program broadened my perspective on the available opportunities to service members transitioning from the military.” If you are looking to transition out instead of re-enlisting, it’s not that

difficult because there are lots of programs in place -- one being TTT, he added. Troops to Teachers has been making it easier to participate in the program by expanding regional and state offices to assist candidates with counseling and assistance, according to Riordan. If you’re a candidate, look no further, said Miller. “The experience with the children and having a positive impact on their lives is rewarding enough,” explained Miller. “I would probably be a teacher now if I hadn’t re-enlisted. I’ll definitely do it again.” The brief will be held in the Air Station library’s conference room at noon, Oct. 26. For more information, visit www.proudtoserveagain.com

A Marine takes a picture of the Troops to Teacher poster located in building 596 as a reminder to access the information later. All service members interested in the program may attend the brief at the Air Station library at noon, Oct. 26.

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Tee It Up For The Troops Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island participated in the Third Annual Tee It Up For The Troops, a free golf tournament held at Sea Pines Country Club in Hilton Head, Oct. 18. The Sea Pines Country Club tournament raised money for disabled veterans and their families. Service members were paired with members of the country club for a day of golf followed by a cookout and award ceremony featuring live jazz music. “Being able to come out here, play 18 holes on an amazing course and meet new people all while helping disabled veterans makes this tournament different than any other,” said Sgt. Warren Webber, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the comptrollers for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard the Air Station. “This event makes you focus less on the

game and competitiveness, and more on the charity and those you are supporting.” The tournament raised money through club member fees and donations. The money will then get sent directly to hundreds of disabled veterans and their families to thank them for their sacrifices. “I have played in this event every year, and will continue to play in it until my body won’t let me play anymore,” said Jenkins Hathaway, a member of the club. “These service members are a lot of fun and make this tournament stand out from the rest. They represent those that we are raising money for and show all of us what it truly means to serve this great country.” The golf tournament has been very successful in raising money each year to go to the wounded warriors. The event raised an estimated $10,000 toward wounded veterans and their families, roughly $1,000 more than last year, and hopes to raise $2,000 more next year.

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Pfc. N.G. Adams, Adairsville, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.L. Koehl

Pfc. I.M. Holloman, Middletown, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. S.M. Artiga

Pfc. I.R. Carter, Memphis, TN Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.D. Hill

Pfc. C.L. Diaz, Brooklyn, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. S.M. Means

Pfc. D.J. Flannery, Framingham, MA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M.C. Croft

Pfc. C.J. Gibson, Philadelphia, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.D. Miller

Platoon 3081 Platoon 3082

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Platoon 3086

Platoon 3080

Pfc. N. G. Adams , Pvt. R. T. Alleyne , Pfc. E. J. Andradessantos* , Pfc. C. K. Banks , Pvt. J. A. Baudoux , Pfc. R. H. Benbow , Pfc. B. M. Beverly , Pfc. T. T. Bickish , Pfc. A. H. Billington , Pfc. T. V. Bishop , Pvt. D. A. Blitch , Pvt. M. R. Bullock , Pvt. J. P. Cain , Pfc. C. E. Cochran , Pvt. G. B. Cofield , Pvt. J. X. Collins , Pvt. C. A. Corbin , Pvt. C. T. Craig , Pfc. K. D. Cunningham Jr. , Pfc. K. Diggs , Pvt. C. L. Eldridge , Pvt. B. S. Field , Pfc. M. A. Floresdominguez , Pfc. J. A. Fossing , Pfc. C. H. Foster , Pvt. D. C. Gamble Jr. , Pfc. T. G. Garner , Pfc. C. D. Graves , Pvt. J. S. Griffiths , Pvt. T. C. Haley , Pvt. T. L. Hall , Pfc. T. C. Hendrix , Pvt. Q. D. Hill , Pfc. D. Hillsman , Pvt. S. E. Hollar , Pfc. T. P. Hudson , Pfc. J. R. Ingram , Pvt. J. X. Jervay , Pvt. R. A. King III , Pvt. J. T. Kirvenmorrow , Pvt. C. Labuschagne , Pfc. X. M. Lewis , Pfc. A. M. Liburd* , Pfc. B. S. Loggins , Pfc. A. L. Looney , Pvt. T. N. Lowe , Pfc. A. T. Lynch , Pfc. J. S. Macey , Pvt. J. L. Mackey , Pvt. P. J. Maddox , Pvt. E. P. Marcotte , Pvt. T. C. Mcclure , Pfc. M. B. Melendez* , Pvt. Z. R. Melendez , Pfc. M. D. Mitchell , Pvt. E. A. Moreno , Pfc. S. A. Morgan , Pfc. C. T. Neely , Pfc. R. S. Oxford. , Pfc. A. V. Palomar , Pfc. D. J. Parker , Pfc. T. Q. Peltack , Pfc. T. S. Poteat , Pfc. J. A. Powell , Pfc. E. A. Quinteros , Pvt. D. A. Roberson , Pvt. C. J. Rojek , Pfc. J. M. Ruff , Pfc. D. J. Schenk , Pfc. D. G. Simpson , Pvt. J. K. Smith , Pvt. N. T. Smith , Pvt. W. A. Smith , Pvt. K. W. Snyder , Pfc. A. P. Soligon* , Pfc. G. L. Spangler , Pfc. B. L. Stillword , Pvt. A. L. Surratt , Pvt. J. H. Taylor , Pvt. M. R. Thompson , Pvt. A. W. Vanotteren , Pfc. C. S. Wallace* , Pvt. C. W. Wandrack , Pfc. T. G. Warren , Pfc. G. C. Watts , Pfc. A. A. Whittmyer , Pvt. A. D. Whitworth

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Pfc. H. Ahmed , Pfc. E. A. Alexisdumas * , Pvt. T. A. Allen , Pfc. Z. P. Allen , Pvt. D. R.Alston , Pvt. M. S. Ater , Pvt. E. M. Barnes , Pvt. N. R. Barnum , Pvt. B. M. Bird , Pfc. T. J. Boyd * , Pfc. W. A. Brock , Pvt. J. T. Brown , Pvt. J. P. Burson , Pvt. I. H. Butler III , Pvt. T. R. Campbell , Pvt. J. Canzoneri , Pvt. D. E. Capps Jr. , Pvt. T. S. Carlson , Pvt. J. N. Carr Jr. , Pfc. I. R. Carter * , Pvt. J. A. Castro , Pvt. W. H. Chancellor , Pfc. L. Choezin , Pfc. L. Clark Jr. , Pvt. C. L. Cody , Pfc. K. N. Creech * , Pvt. N. C. Daniel , Pvt. R. C. Deanes , Pvt. M. J. Denny , Pvt. Z. D. Dias , Pvt. P. I. Digregorio , Pvt. M. P. Dougherty Jr. , Pfc. R. P. Ellis , Pvt. E. M. Fayne , Pvt. A. B. Flynt , Pvt. M. J. Frame , Pvt. A. Gauthier Jr. , Pvt. D. T. Gee , Pvt. A. J. Haase , Pvt. J. A. Hall , Pvt. D. K. Hammond , Pvt. J. M. Horsley , Pfc. M. C. Jackson , Pvt. A. P. Jacob , Pfc. J. K. Jerkins , Pvt. J. S. Jones , Pvt. T. G Kenealy , Pfc. J. R. Klausing , Pfc. W. P. Kubas III , Pvt. A. K Lafaele , Pfc. T. G. Lambard III , Pfc. K. T. Lehman , Pvt. D. B. Lessard , Pfc. N. A. Loper * , Pfc. J. S. Maier , Pfc. G. T. Malone , Pvt. B. L. Mcderment Jr. , Pfc. P. W Mendoza , Pvt. C. T. Mincin , Pfc. A. J. Montgomery , Pvt. S. E. Moore , Pvt. A. M. Mora , Pvt. J. M. O’Brien , Pvt. W. C. Partridge , Pfc. B. P Peagler , Pvt. B. S. Phillips , Pfc. K. T. Poteet , Pvt. R. E. Priebe , Pvt. K. A. Pullen , Pfc. L. F. Ralston II , Pfc. D. R. Reyna , Pvt. K. J. Robinson , Pvt. G. V. Settlemire , Pvt. G. I Sholes III , Pvt. C. F. Smith III , Pvt. C. L. Smith , Pvt. W. C. Stansell , Pvt. H. L. Stewart , Pfc. J. S. Stiles II , Pvt. R. J. Suessine III , Pvt. N. A. Tradio , Pvt. T. S. Vachio , Pfc. H. W. Ward , Pfc. W. M. Williams , Pfc. J. K. Wilson , Pvt. E. B. Wuerthele , Pvt. C. M. Zaring

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Pvt. U. Acosta , Pfc. M. R. Alfau-Pozo , Pfc. N. M. Allen* , Pfc. T. D. Allen , Pfc. J. L. Anderson , Pvt. C. D. Arceneaux , Pvt. J. R. Ashley , Pvt. R. M. Bachmann III , Pfc. T. P. Barnes , Pfc. M. G. Bateman III , Pvt. K. D. Bell , Pfc. J. D. Benejanhernandez , Pvt. J. C. Briere , Pvt. D. E. Broody , Pfc. J. A. Brown , Pfc. M. M. Chavez , Pfc. B. R. Colvin , Pvt. D. W. Cordova , Pvt. V. A. Cumberledge , Pfc. N. J. Darby , Pvt. C. M. Duus , Pvt. K. A. Ellis , Pvt. I. C. Enetzelis , Pvt. J. A. England , Pfc. S. M. Evans , Pfc. D. J. Flannery* , Pvt. E. C. Fletcher IV , Pfc. R. E. Garcia , Pvt. I. A. Garin , Pvt. C. J. Gayton , Pfc. D. A. Gebrehawariat* , Pfc. J. K. Geiss* , Pvt. M. C. Golovacha , Pfc. C. A. Griffin , Pfc. A. A. Hackman* , Pfc. Q. F. Hargrove , Pvt. J. R. Harris , Pvt. R. P. Hayes , Pfc. A. D. Hedrick , Pfc. S. A. Hill , Pvt. T. T. Holman Jr. , Pfc. A. K. Hopkins , Pvt. R. J. Hopkins , Pvt. Z. C. Huff , Pfc. R. I. Huntington , Pfc. V. D. Jean-Guillaume , Pfc. S. D. Jones* , Pvt. A. J. King , Pvt. E. J. Krapf Jr. , Pfc. C. J. Kreager , Pvt. D. G. Lackus , Pfc. L. A. Lazaro , Pvt. B. M. Ledet , Pvt. N. D. Lobrillo , Pfc. J. Lombardo Jr. , Pvt. R. F. Mastrocola , Pvt. T. E. McClain , Pvt. B. S. McLaughlin , Pvt. E. T. Meckley , Pfc. N. R. Miller , Pvt. P. T. O’Connor , Pvt. J. A. Otero , Pvt. P. M. Palmer , Pvt. J. A. Perry , Pvt. J. T. Peters , Pvt. K. D. Petersen , Pvt. T. A. Pidgeon , Pvt. Z. M. Pigott , Pvt. J. J. Pratt , Pvt. B. J. Primovic , Pvt. E. A. Ramirez , Pvt. Z. J. Raup , Pfc. V. M. Reyes Jr. , Pvt. Z. S. Rhome , Pfc. B. J. Rivers , Pfc. C. R. Salazar , Pfc. W. P. Sankar , Pfc. J. A. Scanlan , Pvt. J. V. Sprouse , Pvt. M. T. Summers , Pfc. I. E. Terrero Jr. , Pfc. C. S. Todd , Pvt. J. M. Tran , Pvt. E. Vega-Hernandez , Pvt. R. J. Viel , Pvt. B. D. Whitley , Pfc. N. S. Worley , Pfc. P. S. Wrabel Jr. , Pfc. C. P. Yadon

Platoon 3084 Pvt. P. O. Akinwande , Pvt. J. N. Barnett , Pvt. B. L. Blackburn , Pfc. C. M. Bodjanac , Pvt. J. G. Bradley , Pvt. D. R. Conrad Jr. , Pvt. W.L. Degroat , Pfc. G.A. Dietrich , Pvt. K. T. Doman , Pfc. L. P. Duket , Pvt. M. W. Farris , Pfc. K. J. Fortenberry , Pvt. B. T. Gann , Pfc. J. E. Garrett III , Pfc. J. L. Gonzalezmatos * , Pvt. D. L. Greco , Pfc. T. L. Griffin , Pvt. C. I. Gutierrez , Pvt. T. A. Hamilton , Pvt. P. K. Harvey , Pfc. P. D. Hay , Pvt. Z. C. Heiser , Pfc. I. M. Holloman * , Pfc. K. L. Holman , Pvt. B. K. Holst , Pvt. J. M. Hundley , Pfc. C. Z. Jackson , Pvt. A. Jeanpierre , Pvt. R. A. Johnson II , Pfc. T. L. Johnston , Pfc. G. L. Jordan , Pfc. D. K. Knobel , Pvt. J. J. Krantz , Pfc. P. S. Lauster * , Pfc. K. T. Lewis * , Pfc. T. J. Lindsay , Pvt. B. A. Lopez , Pvt. D. C. Matheny , Pfc. A. M. Mathews IV , Pvt. A. R. Medina , Pvt. E. S. Miller , Pvt. V. M. Moore , Pvt.. C. B. Nahi , Pvt. M. T. Nguyen , Pvt. R. D. Nichols , Pvt. O. R. Pagan , Pvt. S. M. Palmer , Pvt. J. Perez , Pfc. G. A. Perezamaro , Pvt. W. D. Polk , Pfc. S. P. Presti , Pfc. T. L. Proctor , Pfc. C. A. Reynolds , Pfc. K. E. Riosmoreno , Pvt. M. G. Rosander , Pfc. A. N. Ruppert , Pvt. J. A. Russell , Pvt. T. D. Sanders , Pfc. J. R. Sandman , Pvt. T. R. Saunders , Pvt. C. M. Shamoon , Pfc. J. M. Shortt , Pfc. S. P. Smith Jr. * , Pvt. D. L. Smoke , Pvt. C. D. Spatz , Pfc. K. W. Stanford , Pvt. J. A. Stephey , Pvt. D. L. Stocks , Pvt. G. A. Strickland , Pvt. C. P. Stripling , Pvt. T. A. Stubbsashley , Pvt. P. F. Sullivan , Pvt. S. P. Sullivan , Pvt. S. J. Swartz , Pfc. M. C. Tackett * , Pvt. B. A. Taylor , Pvt. D. J. Taylor , Pvt. J. P. Thompson Jr. , Pvt. D. D. Tompkins , Pvt. D. M. Tremblay , Pvt. C. M. Troupe , Pvt. N. R. Whritenour , Pvt. D. M. Wilson , Pvt. D. A. Wingert , Pvt. I. Y. Zagorodniy , Pvt. A. Zhu , Pfc. S. T. Zobl

Platoon 3085 Pvt. L. J. Alletto , Pfc. B. J. Anderson , Pvt. V. M. Arcelopez , Pvt. P. J. Arizaga, Pvt. E. N. Baldree , Pfc. S. W. Barnett III , Pvt. H. A. Berriospineda Jr , Pvt. J. L. Blanchette , Pvt. W. Blessington , Pfc. J. L. Booher , Pfc. E. D. Bowlan , Pvt. R. J. Calkin , Pfc. C. A. Capobianco Jr , Pfc. T. J. Carrigan , Pvt. C. M. Carroll , Pfc. T. J. Carroll, Pfc. V. T. Clark , Pvt. A. M. Coutomachado , Pvt. R. S. Crawford , Pfc. J. A. Davis , Pvt. J. D. Daviswilliams , Pvt. H. C. Deavers , Pvt. V. M. Delgado, Pvt. A. J. Delvalle , Pfc. C. M. Driscoll, Pvt. R. R. Dyas , Pvt. T. D. Enderle , Pvt. M. A. Escoffery Jr, Pvt. L. W. Ferrara , Pfc. D. D. Fred , Pvt. I. J. Feuntes* , Pfc. J. G. Feuntes , Pvt. E. N. Garciagonzalez , Pvt. C. H. Gettis , Pfc. J. Gonzalez, Pvt. M. J. Gonzalez , Pvt. A. W. Hall , Pfc. M. E. Harding , Pfc. B. D. Hart , Pvt. D. L. Herbert , Pvt. D. S. Hernandez , Pvt. J. A. Herreraalmeida , Pvt. J. A. Immel , Pfc. Z. N. Keoppel , Pfc. J. Ketter , Pvt. A. Kuang , Pvt. J. B. Law , Pvt. S. F. Llapa , Pvt. A. Lopez , Pvt. A. F. Lucero Jr , Pfc. J. A. Maldonadoroman , Pvt. C. D. Mccarthy , Pvt. Z. J. Mccarthy , Pfc. C. A. McKenney , Pvt. T. M. Mcmorris, Pvt. J. T. Millet , Pvt. C. P. Morin , Pfc. T. J. Moses* , Pfc. D. R. Oberle Jr , Pvt. K. J. Pantoja , Pvt. B. M. Parsons , Pvt. M. G. Pilesky , Pvt. K. J. Pocreva , Pfc. J. S. Potts Jr* , Pvt. J. M. Ralph , Pvt. M. A. Rendonduque, Pfc. D. R. Robinson , Pfc. B. J. Rock , Pvt. T. J. Sendek , Pfc. P. C. Sites , Pfc. T. J. Skellington*, Pfc. A. S. St. Cloud, Pvt. J. D. Stuckman, Pvt. P. R. Tayor , Pvt. J. E. Troutman Jr , Pfc. R. J. Tuszynski , Pfc. A. M. Vanschoor, Pvt. P. G. Voelker, Pvt. B. M. Weedeman , Pfc. R. M. Wenkel , Pvt. C. J. Whaley , Pfc. A. E. Williams , Pfc. S. A. Zeiler , Pvt. M. A. Zych

Platoon 3086 Pvt. L. I. Almojuela , Pfc. E. D. Amaya , Pfc. B. Anantasen , Pvt. D. M. Ashe , Pfc. M. A. Batz-Sapon , Pvt. M. D. Breneiser , Pvt. P. M. Bresnahan, , Pfc. S. A. Butler, , Pfc. F. M. Calderon , Pfc. J. Campbell. * , Pvt. E. A. Canas , Pfc. A. N. Caton , Pvt. E. J. Cerro* , Pvt. K. R. Chukwuma , Pfc. M. A. Delaney , Pvt. P. R. Demeo , Pfc. C. L. Diaz * , Pfc. S. E. Diaz , Pfc. A. P. Doncaster , Pvt. K. A. Doyle , Pvt. M. W. Dunn , Pfc. W. D. Durow* , Pfc. R. A. Evans , Pvt. T. M. Ford , Pvt. J. P. Fye , Pvt. N. G. Gager , Pfc. G. M. Gallant , Pvt. J. R. Gilliam , Pfc. N. A. Glapion , Pfc. J. D. Grigsby , Pfc. B. L. Grove , Pvt. J. D. Hanson , Pvt. J. T. Hendrix , Pfc. W. E. Hundley , Pvt. K. M. Johnson , Pvt. Z. M. Josefowski , Pvt. D. M. Kaiser Jr. , Pfc. S. M. Karr , Pvt. R. J. Kearney , Pvt. A. F. Kelly , Pfc. Z. T. Kreider , Pfc. J. R. Lewis , Pfc. A. C. Lochetto , Pfc. B. Lopez , Pvt. J. M. Lowe , Pvt. B. R. Luce , Pvt. L. E. Maith , Pfc. A. O. Malapit , Pvt. A. K. Manley , Pvt. C. E. Marrero-Rivera , Pfc. E. Martinez , Pvt. T. A. Mauro , Pfc. Z. P. Meador , Pvt. I. E. Miller Jr. , Pvt. S. K. Mohamed , Pvt. G.A. O’Grady , Pvt. J. M. Pabontancara , Pfc. B. J. Pastor , Pvt. D. A. Pina-Huitzil , Pvt. W. G. Rafter Jr. , Pvt. J. C. Reese , Pvt. N. R. Reiff , Pvt. M. L. Reyes , Pfc. T. D. Rittenberry , Pvt. R. A. Rivera , Pvt. J. Rose , Pvt. J. R. Ruckman , Pvt. J. M. Ruckman , Pvt. W. A. Sanchez , Pfc. J. C. Santana , Pvt. L. A. Santos , Pvt. W. W. Scherer , Pfc. I. M. Six* , Pvt. J. B. Smith , Pvt. X. L. Soto , Pvt. K. M. Stetson , Pvt. B. S. Stitt , Pvt. T. W. Szyplik , Pvt. R. L. Tomlinson , Pvt. C. M. Vuitton , Pvt. I. A. Washington , Pfc. R. P. Whalen , Pvt. G. B. Whisman , Pvt. G. M. Wilkie , Pfc. Z. S. Wilkinson* , Pfc. D. J. Wolf , Pvt. E. E. Yanez *Denotes meritorious promotion

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