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Friday, November 1, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 43 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Seasonal uniform change to take effect Sunday.

“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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Take control of your finances Page 6

H&HS pumpkin patch Page 4

Laurel Bay football team dominates Page 12

New trail for safe commuting Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail and the Path Foundation of Atlanta partnered together to start a project to enhance a 13.6 mile trail connecting Beaufort, Port Royal, Burton and Grays Hill. The Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in Northern Beaufort County by developing, enhancing and maintaining the Spanish Moss Trail. Their partner, the Path Foundation of Atlanta, specializes in creating a network of off-road trails for walkers, runners and bicyclists. The trail was originally the historic Magnolia Rail Line but was acquired by the Beaufort Jasper Water Sewer Authority in Nov. 2009. Two years later, the rail line was bought by Beaufort County and the idea to make a safe trail came to light. “A couple years ago, the Spanish Moss Trail was just a vision,” said Dean Moss, founder and executive director of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail. “Today, the first mile is complete, two additional miles are under construction, and almost four more miles are being designed for implementation.” There is a 10-phase master plan with a projected $12.4 million implementation cost. Moss said funding has been secured for the first 5.4 miles of the Trail (Ribaut Road see

Trail, page 7

CBRN reinvents unit team training Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

SRT: The Air Station’s force in readiness Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Special Reaction Team Marines and police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station

Beaufort trained at an off base shooting range, Oct. 23. The team members conducted sustainment training and shooting qualifications for the M4 carbine, the M1014 joint service

combat shotgun, the M9 pistol and the M40A5 sniper rifle. They shot from varying distances, with different drills and target sizes see

Training, page 7

The Chemical, Biological, Radioactive and Nuclear Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort passed a new order requiring 30 Marines from each squadron to be trained on CBRN control, Oct. 1. Originally the training required 10-25 percent of a squadron’s total manpower, but by training only 30 Marines for each squadron it becomes more regulated and we are able to teach them everything that we need to, said Sgt. Jonathan Betschart, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 CBRN specialist. see

CBrn, page 4

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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:32)

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. PG-13 (1:32)

Saturday 7 p.m. R (1:30)

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 Louisianna seafood Baked fish with gumbo and rice spinach topping

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

Sunday Lunch Dinner Mesquite roasted pork Grilled steak and loin and rice baked potatoes

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

Sunday 7 p.m. R (2:33)

Sudoku

Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch French fried shrimp Honey BBQ chicken and tater tots and potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Spaghetti with meat Loaded baked potato sauce and broccoli chowder and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Yankee pot roast and Southern fried catfish browned potatoes fillet and potato Thursday Dinner Lunch Texas BBQ beef Maple mustard pork brisket and macaroni loin and breadsticks Friday Lunch Jamaican jerk chicken and succotash

Dinner Baked stuffed shells and rice

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, Nov. 6.

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. Marine Corps motto 2. First Female Marine 5. Motto prior to the current one 7. Part of the Marine Corps Symbol that recognizes our worldwide service

3. Part of the Marine Corps Symbol that recognizes our Naval traditions 4. Marine Corps birthday 6. First Marine Corps recruiter 8. Part of the Marine Corps Symbol that recognizes our nation 9. Man who established the USMC 10. The USMC was established here

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Nov. 6.

Command Information

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

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High Shooter Gunnery Sgt. G.A. Frazier CLC-23

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Happenings

Forecast according to weather.com

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold The Four Seasons of Marriage Nov. 21-22, at the Air Station Marine Corps Family Team Building Office from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-7334.

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron is scheduled to hold a Holiday Basketball Tournament Nov.23, at the Air Station Fitness Center. The Registration deadline is Nov. 8. For more information call 228-7386.

A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled to take place Nov. 13, at the Air Station Chapel from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call 228-7775.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Bench Press Competition Nov. 14, at the Air Station Fitness Center from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 2287192.

The Great American Smokeout is scheduled to take place Nov. 21, at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Parris Island from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-7616.

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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What do these words have in common?

Public Affairs Officer

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Public Affairs Chief

Banana Dresser Grammar Potato

5. Revive 6. Uneven 7. Assess

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, Nov. 6.

Child’s Play Cmdr. Kim Donahue

MAG-31 Group Chaplain

Last weekend, I attended a lecture that was part of a series for educators focused on their role in preparing students for the work world they will be entering when they leave school. The lecture was given by Tony Wagner, author of ‘Global Achievement Gap’. He has spoken most recently at the Naval War College. He reported that there is a change occurring in the workplace and what makes for a valuable employee. His principles can be summed up in three words: Play, Passion, and Purpose. He suggests that many students graduate high school without having to write much, speak in public, or present anything that has their own voice or perspective. They are out of touch with their passion and purpose. He emphasized the importance of collaboration working with others in problem solving, curiosity and imagination. This seems to be a complex definition of ‘play’. Mr. Wagner reported that Google gives their employees 20 percent of their work time to develop a personal project that impacts their work – not prescribed by responsibilities to the company- but that is more experimen-

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tal in nature-play – if you will. Out of these projects have come some very real innovations. This drew my reflections on the experience of childhood. Play or the lack of play has a real impact on our lives. My own experiences as a child have shaped my ‘playtime’ right now. Not every one of us had fantastic times as children. Some were even discouraged from playing. Some of us had confusing or traumatic experiences. Even more so then – it is important to reclaim or relearn how to play. Those with terrific childhoods can also forget what it means to play. As adults we can get very far from that ‘playful’ curiosity about the world and how it works. But we need it. We need a ‘beginner’s mind’. Play is great– experimentation without the real fear of success and failure. And we need that “childlike” attitude that comes with it. Some of what makes up a child’s outlook is: contentment - despite circumstances (being mostly unaware of the details of finances, etc.); trust - in the care given them (even if it is inadequate); expression - of feeling and thoughts without censor; hope- about tomorrow. Matthew, one of Jesus followers, wrote about Jesus including children

in his world. Matthew chapter 18 says “Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the middle of them, and said, ‘Most certainly I tell you, unless you turn and become as little children, you will in no way enter into the Kingdom of Heaven.’ Maybe some of the above attitudes were what he had in mind. Spend some time this week watching children. If you are parents, watch your children play - not trying to control them or direct them, but just watching. Think about your own life, and ask yourself: Do I have time in my lifewhere I experience the world in a playful way? Look around for places where you can take safe risks, where you can express yourself, where you can learn to trust, and where you can find contentment regardless of the pressures and burdens that weigh you down. As a Chaplain- I offer that the Chapel has a number of activities that provide that space. Reconnect with a part of you- that either never got a chance to develop –orthat has become covered over. You will find that your contributions in other parts of your life will grow, and you may learn more about your passion and your purpose in life. I invite you to consider ‘child’s play.’

“As adults we can get very far from that ‘playful’ curiosity about the world and how it works. But we need it. We need a ‘beginner’s mind’. Play is great– experimentation without the real fear of success and failure.” - Cmdr. Kim Donahue

Editor

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Comm/Media Relations Cpl. Rubin J. Tan Cpl. R.J. Driver

Staff Writers

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A gathering of Swamp Foxes Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, also known as the Swamp Foxes, gathered at Lowcountry Produce for a day of pumpkin patch fun, Oct. 26. The event made it possible for service members and Department of Defense employees alike to mingle and enjoy the various activities that were offered. Activities included a petting zoo, hay ride, hay maze and others. “The purpose behind this function was mainly unit morale and camaraderie,” said Staff Sgt. Corrine Lorge, the operations training chief for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “It gave us a chance to come together as a unit while also involving our families.” Confidence and companionship are building blocks in order for a unit to accomplish their mission. “Since our unit is in various locations around the Air Station, it allows us to talk to each other face-to-face instead of over the phone,” Lorge said. “It also allows you to see another side of people, especially the people you work with. Also, in events like this when you’re able to get the families together, everything is more relaxed and fun.” Approximately 68 Marines RSVP’d for the event. After adding families to that number there were approximately 200 attendees. “Though this event was fun-filled for families, events like this shouldn’t stop the Marines that live in the barracks from getting out and having some fun themselves,” said Sgt. Cynthia Sosa, the H&HS flight clearance noncommissioned officer-in-charge. “Getting those Marines off base can help boost their confidence and hopefully encourage them to find other things to do out in town.” Even though barracks Marines feel there is nothing to do in Beaufort, this event shows that there are more activities than they realize, said Sosa. “These events are held so that both families and single Marines can take part in the action,” said Sosa. “No one should want to see one of their Marines’ morale being crushed because they weren’t given the opportunity to go to a unit function. Optimism and fellowship is something that we do, it’s our job to uphold that.” Unit gatherings such as the pumpkin patch offer opportunities for noncommissioned officers and staff NCO’s to increase the morale and camaraderie not just within their respective sections, but with different sections as well.

MCCS holds breast cancer luncheon Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

The American Cancer Society estimates the following statistics for breast cancer in the year 2013: about 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women, about 64,640 new cases of carcinoma will be diagnosed and about 39,620 women will die from breast. In order to increase awareness about the nature of breast cancer, Marine Corps Community Services and Naval Hospital Beaufort teamed together to hold a luncheon aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 25. During this event, attendees were informed how breast cancer forms and also on treatments to get rid of the cancer. “There is a three-part action plan that can decrease your chances of getting breast cancer and the first step is to get a mammogram,” said Cammye Little, the NHB breast care coordinator. “You and your doctor may not be able to feel a lump until it’s the size of a pea. However, a mammogram can find cancers when they are very small, often several years in advance.”

The second step to this action plan is either doing a breast exam yourself or having your doctor conduct the exam. “All women in their 20s and 30s should have a breast exam as part of their regular health checkups at least every three years,” said Little. “After the age of 40, a breast cancer should be conducted every year.” The third and final step of the action plan is breast awareness. “Become familiar with how your breasts normally look and feel, so that if it changes you can inform your doctor immediately,” said Little. “You could also do a breast self-exam instead of going to the doctor.” Women can go to their doctor or nurse to show how to do the exam properly. Little also stated that genetic testing is available for those that have breast cancer in their family. If they meet specific criteria, this will allow an individual to get screenings at an earlier age. “The main point I wanted to get across to people was early detection,” said Little. “The reason for that is because breast cancer is very curable in its early stages.” In an information booklet called Taking Charge of Breast Cancer,

states that risk factors of getting breats cancer include age, family history, genetic changes, previously having breast cancer, being overweight, hormone replacement therapy, after menopause and menstrual periods. “Smoking and drinking alcoholic beverages also increases the chance of breast cancer,” said Little. “If a person has just one alcoholic beverage every day of the week, their chance of breast cancer increases by 20 percent.” In the early stages of breast cancer, Little said a doctor can perform what is called lumpectomy in order to remove the cancer. “A lumpectomy is where the doctor removes the area where they found the cancer,” said Little. “Once the area is removed, the entire breast is radiated to make sure they prevent recurrence of cancer in that breast.” Due to potential breast cancer factors, it is highly important to remember that early detection is the key to not getting breast cancer. It is also important to remember that genetic testing can help make sure that you can start taking mammograms at an earlier age. For more information, call 228-5371.

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According to Marine Aircraft Group 31 Standard Operating Procedures, the primary objective for the training is to develop the skills and proficiency necessary to survive a CBRN attack, sustain operations and accomplish the mission. “This integration is intended to develop and test the ability of Marines and sailors at all levels to survive a CBRN attack,” said Betschart. “It also teaches them how to perform subsequent missions under CBRN conditions and utilize proper warning and reporting procedures.” The CBRN control will conduct MOPP familiarization training twice a year. “The MOPP-FT familiarizes an individual with the physical limitations of protective clothing and the inherent heat

stress this environment places on each individual,” said Betschart. “The MOPP-FT consists of personnel spending a minimum of eight consecutive hours in MOPP levels set by the unit commander while either conducting or continuing normal operation.” According to the order GruO P3400.4M, the training of the designated unit survey teams will include basic lectures and practical application. The CBRN survey teams will also learn how to go to any environment and effectively communicate back to the commander the layout of their surroundings. “I am giving them scenarios such as a bomb blowing up and I am asking them how would you communicate the area,” siad Betschart. “This will tell me how they would let their commanders know what is good to go and what isn’t.” To help Marines with this task, Betschart has come up with what he calls the clock-drill.

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“The clock drill is where 12 o’clock is always to their front,” said Betschart. “How they communicate is by saying over the radio stuff like ‘there is a door x amount of meters to my three.’ “Now if the enter that door, they are back at 12 o’clock and now to their three is no longer the door they previously mentioned, now it’s a wall. They would use this to the best of their ability to more or less show the command what they are dealing with.” The CBRN objectives are to first, maintain the lowest and least debilitating protective posture without incurring unacceptable risk. The second objective is to warn individuals of hazards so they may take protective action prior to becoming casualties and the final objective is to provide information to commanders so they can visualize CBRN effects on the battlespace and focus assets for efficient, proactive CBRN operations.

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Financial management; take control of your funds Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

A new survey focusing on the financial capability of military personnel revealed that there is an alarming number of personnel who do not manage their finances well. Servicemembers with severe financial problems run the risk of losing their security clearance, impairing career advancement, having sanctions placed on them or being discharged. Researchers from the University of North Carolina and Duke University said the study of 1,000-plus veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan era found nearly one-third had exceeded their credit limit, written a bad check or been contacted by a collection agency. About five percent of those surveyed spent some time homeless. In the Installation Personnel Administration Center, on both Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, servicemembers, and DoD employees can find a financial planner who will show them how to budget and save money. “As long as the servicemember’s issue relates to finances, we can help,” said Chuck Mathieu, the personal financial management specialist for MCRD Parris Island. “We can teach them about budgeting, tax withholding, thrift savings plan, you name it.” Marines who were in debt when they joined the Marine Corps can utilize the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. “The SCRA states that if a civilian enlisted in the armed forces and was already paying interest on a car payment or even a credit card, that servicemember can contact the credit card company or car dealership if that’s how they got a car and request that their interest be reduced to six percent,” said Mathieu. In order to take advantage of the SCRA, service members must get a letter from a PFM and fill in information such as their name and when they

left for recruit training. Once the letter has been properly filled out, the letter, along with a copy of the Marine’s orders, must be sent to the creditor or lender. “The last thing they need to do in order to reduce their interest is send a copy of their orders in order to prove that went to recruit training on the day indicated in the letter,” Mathieu added. Even someone who has been in for seven years but enlisted with debt in their pocket can take advantage of the SCRA. Mathieu and his colleagues have realized that, when it comes to tax season, the tax withholdings on service members LES is too high. “Usually when people come in for budgeting we ask them to bring their leave and earning savings,” said Mathieu. “The biggest thing that I see is the amount of tax withholding. From that we gather that they are getting a big refund and are not declaring as many exemptions as they should be.” Tax withholding and SCRA are two of 10 problem areas that financial specialists come across the most in which servicemembers can save money. “We have had servicemembers come to us who year after receive $2,000 $4,000 back on their tax refund,” said Mathieu. “What we try to encourage to them to try to change their withholding that way they get less of a refund and add that to their monthly paycheck in order to pay off bills, put a little in savings or increase how much they are putting into their TSP.” Despite financial counseling being available for veterans through the Vetaran’s Administration, prior service civilians can also call and schedule a meeting with any personal financial management specialist. As a result of the personal financial management specialists, servicemembers, DoD employees and veterans are able to get help with their finances. As long as the issue relates to finances, they can help you get on the right track.

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to Parris Island Gateway) through gifts and challenge grants from the Cox Foundation of Atlanta, along with the financial collaboration of the Friends of the Spanish Moss Trail, City of Beaufort, Town of Port Royal, Beaufort County, Beaufort Memorial Hospital, and Atlanta’s Path Foundation. “We are currently working on [acquiring funds for] segment six of the trail,” said Moss. “This portion of the trail goes from Parris Island Gateway to Laurel Bay Road and will pass over the wooden railroad trestle at Albergotti Creek.” The organization’s goal is to have segments three to six complete by next summer. “The city of Beaufort, Port Royal and the County are all involved with their portion of the trail enhancement,” said Moss. “With their combined effort, the trail will cover a span of 13 miles.” For this reason, Moss is hoping that the trail will emphasize health and fitness. “People like the idea of having a safe place to walk, run and ride,” said Moss. “This trail gives them exactly what they need.” If you’re trying to convince certain companies or even people to come visit your city, having a trail like this is a great amenity.” The entire Spanish Moss Trail will not be completed until about five to six years from now due to budget constraints. However, people can still use the completed segments of the trail to get from one point to another safely. Hilton Head Island also offers many different paths that are available for walkers and bicyclists. In total Hilton Head Island offers nearly 60 miles of public pathways and nature trails on which pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy the many destinations. Hilton head also offers 50 miles of pathways and shared roadways for the use of of residents and renters of the respective communities and their guests. Annually, tourism at Hilton Head Island pumps more than $1 billion into the area economy. For more information, visit www.spanishmosstrail.com.

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to cover a wide spectrum of possible scenarios. For SRT members, each aspect of their training and range qualifications are important. Each SRT member must be proficient at his or her job, including making split-second decisions in highly stressful situations. Training is continuous for SRT members. “We’re a SWAT team for the Marine Corps,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Sumersett, the SRT commander with PMO aboard the Air Station. “Our mission is to train, practice and rehearse for any situation, such as hostages, barricaded suspects and active shooters on base or any federal facility. We are specially trained to handle missions beyond basically trained military policemen.” The Marines and civilian officers use this training to increase their capabilities and develop a better proficiency with the weapon systems they use. “Marksmanship is a major factor in what they do because they might face situations where they have to shoot a person with a hostage close by,” said Fred Calawor, the training chief for PMO aboard the Air Station. “They have to move, think and shoot quickly, calmly and precisely to ensure they remove the threat in a way that allows the victim to walk away from the incident.” The SRT Marines train daily, preparing for the moment they are called upon to be calm and ready when others are not.

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Beware survivors, zombies run through Port Royal

Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Royal, S.C., Oct. 27. Various service members from the Tri-Command participated in and awarded for the fastest run times and most creative and scary costumes. Flohr, an administrative assistant for CAPA. “Having Marines come out, dress like zombies and interact with the locals helped strengthen the life together in raising awareness for child abuse and neglect. Events such

family, get involved in the local community and support a good cause,” lieve that the best way to benefit both the military and community is by reaching out to one another and showing our support. What better way Funds from the Zombie Run will be used to provide education and sup“Events like the Zombie Run are so effective because anyone can come out, get dressed up and support the cause,” said Allshouse. “I highly ennity, and it’s concerns, and have a good time.”

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Battery F returns from CATC Camp Fuji CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines and sailors with Battery F returned to Camp Hansen Oct. 17 after completing training at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji in support of Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-3. Marines with the battery executed artillery live-fire engagements, crew-served weapons training and basic field training during the exercise to enhance their overall combat efficiency in preparation to respond to a crisis or contingency in the Asia-Pacific region. Battery F is with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 3rd Bn., 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. The Marines’ artillery-specific training was centered on M777A2 155 mm lightweight howitzer operation and a basic artillery maneuver known as reconnaissance, selection and occupation of a position. After the guns were emplaced, the first volley was fired and the Marines loaded additional rounds, checked their alignments and maintained situational awareness for the duration of the live-fire mission. “It can get hectic, but our job is crucial,” said Lance Cpl. Jeremiah J. Helms, a field artillery cannoneer with the battery. “We are able to support units from (far) away, fire on the enemy’s position, and eliminate them.” Additionally, the Marines camouflaged their positions with netting and emplaced crew-served weapons, including M240B medium machine guns and MK-19 grenade launchers, around the perimeter for increased security. After the field training portion of ARTP 13-3 ended, the Marines visited several cultural sites near CATC Camp Fuji, including the Narusawa Museum of Mount Fuji, the Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Shrine and an underground cave site, in addition to touring Tokyo. The Marines took full advantage of the opportunity to visit the area and enjoy the popular sites.

VMR-1 C-9s fill multiple missions MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marine Transport Squadron 1 keeps two aces in the hole giving them the advantage of speed when transporting very important passengers. The C-9B Skytrain is a military version of the McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32; and VMR-1 has the only two in the Marine Corps. The squadron began using the aircraft in 1976 when its primary mission was the transportation of the Marine Corps Band and other VIPs. Since then, these aircraft have transformed and adapted to meet the unique needs of today’s Marine Corps. Modifications made to the aircraft include updates in avionics and an extra center fuel tank to increase the range of the aircraft. “The C-9 is a regional jet that we have morphed into a global jet,” said Maj. Edward J. Jorge, the C-9 branch officer in charge and pilot. “With these modifications and extensive planning these jets are doing a lot more than their designed to do.” The C-9s have kept their initial mission of VIP transportation but recently have expanded their duty with supporting many other operations such as supporting the school of advanced warfare and the black sea rotational force. In the past year the squadron has used the aircraft to travel anywhere from Houston to Vietnam and countless locations in between. Only active duty military handpicked and board-selected pilot the aircraft, said Jorge. They all come from different backgrounds and usually hold the rank of major or above. It is not widely known that the Marine Corps maintains these two converted civilian aircraft. The fact that VMR-1 maintains and flies these aircraft is unique to the squadron. “We can’t take as much as a C-130, but we will get there faster,” said Cpl. Philip J. Lefever, a C-9 loadmaster. The aircraft supports the Marine Corps’ need for faster transportation, said Lefever. There are different configurations of cargo and passengers that the C-9 is capable of carrying. VMR-1 has upheld the reputation of the C-9 for the last 37 years and plans to do so as long as the aircraft is in service.

Gunnery Sgt. Robin Baker, a Mineral Point, Wis., native and combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), pins on the rank of gunnery sergeant during a promotion ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Oct. 1. Baker became the first female to earn the rank of gunnery sergeant in her military specialty after more than a decade of service.

Service Milestones: Combat engineer becomes first female “Gunny” Cpl. Paul Peterson

2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- Raised rough and tumble in the modest midwestern city of Mineral Point, Wis., Gunnery Sgt. Robin Baker came from an extended family dominated by males. “I grew up running around and playing in the dirt like Indiana Jones,” said Baker. “It was a lot of exploring, running around, and sports. I definitely wasn’t afraid to get dirty. That’s for sure.” It was a humble enough proving ground for the woman who would become a pioneer in one of the Marine Corps’ most maledominated specialties. Baker, a combat engineer with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, Regional Command (Southwest), pinned on the rank of gunnery sergeant in October, midway through her deployment to Helmand province, Afghanistan. She is the first female combat engineer to own the cherished Marine rank and title “Gunny.” She’s also not done with coming in first. A brazen, unabashed advocate for the merits of simple hard work and reputation, Baker more or less stumbled upon the Marine Corps after dabbling with college. “I was bored,” she laughed, recounting how she ended up in the recruiter’s office. “He showed me the recruiting video of the explosions. I was like, ‘I want to do that job right there.’Luckily, I got it.” Baker entered the Marine Corps in November 2000. She spent her holiday season with other recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., where her 13year career began. After recruit training, Baker completed her specialty training as a combat engineer and reported to her first unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

“Being in our [military specialty], you’re not going to find a whole lot of females,” said Baker, whose first unit boasted only four other females. “It’s pretty physical, and I was doing everything the guys would do. There was no special treatment whatsoever.” Baker fell under an uncompromising microscope from the beginning. She refused to separate herself from the rigors imposed upon her male counterparts. She completed the same training, took part in the same missions, and accepted the same punishments for failure.

ize you are there to do a job and do it professionally … they will protect you with their life.” Baker said she found a unique bond amongst her engineer peers. They relied upon each other’s resilience. “We’re crazy,” she proudly acknowledged. “It’s being in a group of people who are your family through thick and thin and who have the same goals. Our ties are strong.” Baker attained the rank of sergeant within her first four-year enlistment and continued to push the gender expectations

“I’ve been told the majority of my career, ‘You can’t do this. Why are you here?’ I just like to prove them wrong.” - Gunnery Sgt. Robin Baker “When the field first opened up [for females], there was a lot of, ‘Why are you here? You can’t hack. You are the weakest link,’” said Baker. “That drives me even more because I’m not. When we finish whatever it is we’re doing, and I’m not the last person, and there’s people behind me, I’m not the weakest link … I belong here.” She found no easy paths or simple shortcuts. She didn’t even bother to look. Instead, Baker said she embraced the physically demanding work and recognized it as an opportunity to prove herself and advance. “I was one of them,” said Baker. “It makes a difference to earn respect from a group like that. Your reputation will precede you. It doesn’t happen overnight. It certainly doesn’t happen after a month or two. But once they real-

she faced. She joined the Camp Pendleton shooting team and received accolades for her performance. Baker graduated first in her class for Platoon Sergeants Course and became the first female master breacher after successfully completing the Marine Corps’ Urban Breachers Course. She embraced deployments to both Afghanistan and Iraq, where she served on specially organized Lioness Teams in 2006 and 2008. Baker operated in direct support of Marine infantry units while facing down gender biases along the way. “I imagine it’s the same way for males when they go someplace new,” she said. “You have to prove yourself. That’s the toughest thing about being a female. Even for as long as I have been in, every place

I go, I still have to prove myself.” It has been a long road, said Baker, but she made a mark on her fellow Marines at each turn. “Over time, the Marines who have worked with you go to other places, and people hear about you,” said Baker. “The good thing about my name is when people talk about me, it’s not a bad thing.” Baker accepted no excuses from her fellow Marines and expected nothing less in return. She lived by a “If I can do it, why can’t you?” attitude, and actively found ways to stand out amidst her male counterparts. She eventually took her hardearned experiences to Camp Lejeune, N.C., where she became one of only two female Marines to ever teach at the combat engineer school. Baker spent more than three years mentoring hundreds of young servicemembers passing through the course. “I started right where you are,” said Baker, recounting her conversations with students. “Your reputation is everything … Once you tarnish your reputation, it’s hard to get it back.” To be sure, Baker never lost her passion for explosions. The same excitement that drew her into the Marine Corps as a young recruit simply grew. “I like blowing stuff up,” she admitted. “I get a rush out of the shock wave. But I would have to say after all my years being a combat engineer, the best part is being able to see the fruits of my labor. It’s that instant gratification.” Baker is currently the only female out of nearly 160 gunnery sergeants within her specialty. She already has her eyes on the next step up. “I like to be one of the first or one of the few,” said Baker. “I’ve been told the majority of my career, ‘You can’t do this. Why are you here?’ I just like to prove them wrong.”

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - The Basic Reconnaissance Course class familiarizes themselves with Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging southeast of Las Flores in an open field within the 41-area on Oct. 22.

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AIBANO TRAINING AREA, SHIGA, Japan -The scene of Marines applying camouflage face paint while preparing for a mission is portrayed in Hollywood movies repeatedly. What is not often seen in movies is Marines, like those of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, as they joined together with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members to complete light-infantry training in the midst of turbulent weather conditions. JGSDF members and the Marines with 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, participated in bilateral comprehensive training Oct. 15–16 during Exercise Forest Light 14-01 at the Aibano Training Area in Shiga prefecture, Japan. The Japan Ground Self Defense Force and Marines worked with MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during the exercise, marking the first time the Osprey has been used in training over mainland Japan and the first time JGSDF members have trained with the aircraft. “Forest Light is a great opportunity to evaluate our capabilities during bilateral operations,” said U.S. Marine Sgt. Kenney

Clark, a platoon sergeant with Company K, 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program. “We are seeing what we need to improve and what we can offer to our ally nations. This exercise has been a great help to us and our future involvement in joint operations in the Pacific.” III MEF and the JGSDF hold Exercise Forest Light semiannually to strengthen their bilateral partnership, enhance regional security agreements, and improve unit and individual-level skills. The event started with the Marines patrolling through the underbrush of the training area to rendezvous with a JGSDF element of the 37th Regiment, Central Army. The Marines worked in tandem with their counterparts to complete the mission – securing a simulated enemy fortification. The Marines opened the attack with suppressive fire, using blank ammunition on mock enemy positions as the JGSDF maneuvered down a steep hillside to secure an entrance. Shortly after, the Marines followed their counterparts down the hill and entered the building. “We struggled with the language bar-

rier,” said Lance Cpl. Matthew E. Sheppard, a rifleman with the company. “But we were able to learn from each other, which was good because we had to use the knowledge and tactics from our training over the past week to get through this final exercise.” The night brought strong winds, rain and low temperatures, creating additional challenges for the service members, with weather continuing to deteriorate the following morning. After the call for extraction was received, two Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF, arrived to extract the bilateral forces. The importance of the Osprey being involved in this iteration of Forest Light is beyond measure, according to Capt. Chad Buckel, the officer in charge of training for the company. The accomplishment of this mission has provided a substantial boost to the relationship between Japan and the U.S. With the exercise over, a collective look of accomplishment appeared on the faces of the wet and cold Japan and U.S. forces as they unloaded their weapons and shook each other’s hands in congratulations.

‘Gator Bn.’ stays flexible in training 2nd Marine Division

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE - 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, conducted a battalion-level field exercise from Oct. 17-22 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The Marines focused the training on challenges and tasks they could face while deployed, from amphibious operations to assaulting and defending urban terrain. “These exercises are important because they increase our proficiency. Our units will get called on quite often to deploy with [Marine Expeditionary Units] and other deployments such as Afghanistan,” said Capt. Bret Presley, the Bravo Company commander, and Odessa, Texas native. Heading out 2,000 meters into the Atlantic Ocean, amphibious assault vehicles were ready for their first ship-to-objective maneuver. They turned around into formation, gradually increasing speed to reach and raid the beach. “The amphibious operations we provide are a huge asset to the Marine Corps because we keep the Marine Corps amphibious,” said Presley. “Without us, Marines would have to rely on other agencies in order to conduct a beach landing.” Knowing the importance of being able to operate in water,

the battalion also knows they have to remain flexible in order to complete the wide variety of missions the Marine Corps receives as America’s “911 force” in readiness. Another training mission the Marines had to execute involved military operations on urban terrain. Each company was split in half, one-half tasked with defending the town and the other tasked with assaulting the town. “Urban operations are difficult to begin with. Adding in different units when we do unit collaboration makes it even harder. So it is

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detachment is deployed to Afghanistan and is augmenting MALS-40 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Lance Cpl. Nicholas Mieszala provides security during the culminating event of Exercise Forest Light 14-01 Oct. 16 at Aibano Training Area, Shiga prefecture, Japan. Forest Light demonstrates the U.S. and Japan’s continued commitment to increase interoperability and maintain a strong partnership. Meiszala is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

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Marines, JGSDF push through weather during final exercise Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

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effective to work out our kinks before we do this with the infantry,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native. Days of training out in the field takes a toll on the Marines. “We dealt a lot with human factors over the numerous operations over the past few days,” said Bianca. “Unit morale, fatigue and hunger all began to affect our decision making, which is why we train this way – to reach our standard. Our standard remains the same no matter what

the situation.” Every training exercise the Marines completed was one step closer to the culmination of the field exercise. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” added Bianca. The battalion also conducted combat marksmanship and gas chamber training.

Marines with 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, defend their position during a field exercise at Mobile MOUT Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Oct. 20. “‘Amtrackers’ are known for being flexible and being able to conduct any mission, whether it’s assaulting a beach and taking it over or supporting the infantry in an urban environment; both of those are gained by doing this training,” said 1st Lt. Michael Bianca, a platoon commander with the battalion, and Huntsville, Ala., native.

I MEF (Forward) reactivates MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- The I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) reactivated during a ceremony aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 23, in preparation for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan during early 2014. I MEF (Fwd) will assume command of Regional Command (Southwest), which is comprised of Helmand and Nimroz provinces. Brigadier Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commanding general of I MEF (Fwd), and Sgt. Maj. Douglas E. Berry, sergeant major, I MEF (Fwd), uncased the unit’s battle colors during the ceremony representing the official reactivation. “This is the most important thing I MEF will do,” said Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, I MEF. “It’s a great team. You have my full support, but it’s going be a tough job.” The significance of the upcoming deployment was echoed by Brig. Gen. Yoo as he spoke of the enduring commitment of those who have served in the past. “I think we all understand that we are about to embark on a historic deployment,” said Brig. Gen. Yoo. “There are many challenges and opportunities that lie ahead of us, but we are very mindful as mentioned earlier today about all the sacrifices of those who have gone before us.” The Marines and sailors of I MEF (Fwd) will replace II MEF (Fwd), who are currently deployed from Camp Lejeune, N.C. I MEF had previously transferred authority of RC (SW) to II MEF (Fwd), February 28, 2013.

VMGR-252, HMH-464 conduct aerial refueling training MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 conducted aerial refueling of a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 464 Monday. The aerial refueling was conducted using the extension of hoses from a KC-130J Hercules to which the CH-53 connected through precise aerial maneuvering. The KC-130J is capable of holding 60,000 pounds of fuel in its main tank and an additional 24,000 pounds in an auxiliary fuselage tank. The training allowed HMH-464 pilots to practice getting close and hooking up to the KC-130J, and for VMGR-252 to practice joining up and getting their flight timing more precise. The aerial refueling was part of a training build up in preparation for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit’s upcoming deployment. “This training was really important for both squadrons,” said Capt. James Rivais, a KC-130J pilot with VMGR-252. “HMH-464 was focused more on flying and we are the controllers in the sky. We say where to be, when to be there because we supply the fuel.” For more than 50 years, VMGR-252’s KC-130J aircraft have provided aerial refueling and aviation-delivered ground refueling of various aircraft, armored vehicles, and Humvees. “Aerial refueling flights are important because they help extend the combat radius of rotary and fixed-wing aircraft,” said Master Sgt. Jared Stillwell, a KC130J crew chief with VMGR-252. This training is conducted 2-3 times per week, said Rivais. But training with helicopters is only conducted every other week, so it is vital to the squadron’s readiness. Stillwell said this training was a success. There were no problems and all scheduled tasks were completed.

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Gators play biggest rivals

Romp in the swamp Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

The Hilton Head Island Rugby Club played Valdosta State University during a match at Crossings Park in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Oct. 26. The HHIRC, with players from the Tri-Command, played a close match ending with VSU coming out on top 12-10 over the Gators. Although Hilton Head lost, the team improved greatly since their first match of the season with VSU, which ended with a score of 69-3. “Although we lost, we really came a long way,” said Wells Fulton, the coach for the HHIRC. “The first time we played VSU they had an advantage. They had over 30 players coming down to the meet, we only had 17. We also lost many of our most experienced players from the previous season. After that loss we were able to grow our team and continuously improve up until this moment.” This match didn’t reflect their first match of the season in the slightest. Hilton Head came out with numbers and experience, and would not let the other team plant the ball in the try zone (similar to an endzone in football). Since their first game of the season HHIRC welcomed new players, turned up the intensity of their practices and continued playing hard and learning from their mistakes. As the team grew and trained together, the results of their hard work began to show. “We knew that Hilton Head would be more prepared and more experienced, but we weren’t prepared for this,” said Fredrick Howard, the assistant coach for the VSU rugby team. “Although we won, the HHIRC played hard, gave us a run for our money and put a lot of heart in this game. The game was close the entire time, making it anyone’s match at the end.” Sixty minutes into the game HHIRC had the lead with a score of 10-5. At this moment, VSU scored and tied the game. VSU made their conversion, bringing the score of the game to 10-12 in favor of VSU. After this season the team will continue practicing through the winter and spring to prepare for the coming season. “Through hard work and dedication we came a long way,” said Fulton. “Last season we were the fifth best team in the nation for division three rugby. I don’t doubt that through continued training we can be at that spot again. We just need to practice and play with the same heart and intensity we showed today and continue to seek improvement.”

The Hilton Head Island Rugby Club played Valdosta State University at Crossings Park in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Oct. 26. Although Hilton Head lost, the team improved greatly since their first match with VSU, which ended with a score of 69-3.

The Hilton Head Island Rugby Club played Valdosta State University at Crossings Park in Hilton Head Island, S.C., Oct. 26.

Steelers wreck Raiders

Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

“This is your moment. You have earned this. You are the champions and those trophies are yours,” said Adam Fischer, a coach for the Laurel Bay Steelers. “Week in, week out, you guys come out and leave it all out here on the field. That is why you’ve made it this far.” The Steelers took the field and left with a championship trophy, after the Beaufort County Parks and Leisure Services Football Championship game, Oct. 28. The Steelers beat the Bengals 12-0, the teams second game in a row with unanswered points. The Steelers had a near perfect season with a final record of eight wins and one loss. “This team completes their plays, learn fast and play well,” Fischer said. “They have come together on the field and grew as a team. They practiced hard, played hard and came out on top.” After the championship game several team members were selected to be considered for the Beaufort County All-Star Team. If selected, the players will continue their season on the All-Star team, playing in state and national leagues. “There is no team better than you in the league, you showed that by getting these trophies and by playing as hard as you have been,” Fischer said as he addressed his team. “Be proud of what you have all accomplished.

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Official Stresses Value of Saving for Emergencies Terry Moon Cronk American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2013 – Tucking away money in savings accounts for emergencies is as critical to service members’ financial readiness as establishing retirement accounts, the director of the Defense Department’s office of family policy and children and youth said. DOD officials encourages troops and their families to have emergency savings funds for unforeseen contingencies, such as when a car needs mechanical work, a washing machine breaks down, or when out-of-pocket money is needed during a household move, Barbara Thompson said in an interview with American Forces Press Service and the Pentagon Channel. “You want to make sure you have at least $500 in emergency funds so you don’t have to look for financial assistance or a long-term loan to cover your daily expenses,” Thompson advised service members and their families.

Troops and families also are encouraged to have six months’ worth of salary earnings put away in case something disastrous happens, such as if a spouse loses his or her job, Thompson said. “If anything catastrophic happens, you want to have enough savings to pay your mortgage and your big bills, because those are your life investments, and you don’t want to see any of them in jeopardy,” she advised. “The more costs you have, the more savings should be in your plan,” Thompson added. The plan, she added, should account for ongoing expenses such as monthly car payments and for occasional extra costs, such as putting a deposit down on an apartment during a move. Just as important to a savings plan, Thompson said, is living within one’s means. And, an important question that should spring to mind when making purchases, she said, is: Do I need it, or do I just want it? “If the answer is you only want it, [you should consider] putting that

money into a savings account,” Thompson said. By examining spending habits, living within a budget and saving for emergencies and unforeseen circumstances, service members gain another benefit: becoming financially resilient and prepared when they get out of the military and enter the civilian workplace, where they can be bombarded with spending lures such as attractive credit card offers, Thompson said. “We’re hoping to stem the tide at DOD by getting in front of a financial crisis before it happens,” she said of the department’s effort to provide financial training to service members as early in their military careers as basic training. Budgeting and saving requires discipline and the ability to stick to established plans, Thompson said. “It’s important for couples to be on the same page [based] on what they want for their future,” she added, “and how to eliminate some of the luxuries they may not need to live a happy lifestyle.”

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Bravo and Papa Company Graduates Honor Graduates

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Pfc. J.R. Mitchell, Rowland, NC Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. C.A. Kalina

Pfc. C. Truong, Philadelphia, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. G.J. Moran

Pfc. M.J. Hutchison, Hampton, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J. Camarillo

Pfc. S.A. Miranda, Massillon, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.L. Munoz

Pfc. E.D. Littlefield, Boynton Beach, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.D. Bradley

Pfc. K.M. Voorhies, Jacksonville, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. P.R. Kirkham

Pfc. A.D. County, St. Maurice, LA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. P.T. Williams

Lance Cpl. B.C. Sharrard, Uledi, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. E.I. Bonilla Rubi

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Platoon 1086 Platoon 4036

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Pfc. M.Z. Venegas-Fausto, Santa Maria, CA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. S.A. Young

Platoon 1080 Pfc. E. J. Augeson , Pvt. E. Bautista , Pvt. M. A. Brannon , Pfc. L. J. Casasola , Pvt. Z. T. Cassidy , Pvt. Q. N. Caton , Pvt. J. T. Comer , Pfc. J. A. Darden , Pfc. W. E. Davidson , Pvt. W. M. Davis , Pfc. K. D. Ebbs Jr. , Pvt. J. L. Eliseazagada , Pvt. S. A. Estermyer Jr. , Pfc. L. A. Evans , Pvt. C. I. Fitch , Pfc. Z. A. Garner , Pfc. A. J. Garrett , Pfc. D. G. Gilmore , Pvt. M. A. Grady , Pfc. S. A. Gray , Pfc. L. J. Grayson , Pvt. E. L. Guzman , Pfc. J. T. Harper , Pfc. M. Hernandez , Pvt. R. L. Hester , Pvt. A. D. Hitchcock , Pvt. D. J. Jackson , Pfc. G. L. Jackson , Pvt. F. Josey IV , Pvt. S. A. Jouan , Pfc. M. E. Kerce , Pvt. J. A. Kidd , Pvt. D. S. Leatherman , Pfc. T. S. Marrisett , Pvt. E. D. Martin , Pfc. S. M. Maynard , Pfc. A. B. McCall , Pvt. J. B. McFarlane , Pvt. J. A. McLaughlin , Pvt. J. S. Mendez , Pfc. J. T. Mills , Pfc. J. R. Mitchell , Pfc. I. E. Morgan , Pfc. T. W. Moses , Pvt. D. J. Myers , Pvt. J. C. Noce , Pvt. S. C. Norton , Pfc. K. J. Osborne , Pfc. R. J. Parham , Pfc. D. W. Piggott , Pvt. J. D. Quevedo , Pfc. J. A. Rhinehart* , Pvt. B. J. Ryan , Pvt. T. J. Savina , Pfc. L. M. Schaff* , Pfc. A. J. Simienpitre , Pvt. R. D. Smedley , Pvt. R. D. Sorrells , Pfc. A. J. Soto* , Pfc. Z. T. Stanley* , Pfc. J. R. Stetson , Pvt. D. G. Thompson , Pvt. K. I. Ullah , Pvt. J. C. Upshaw , Pfc. C. K. Wales II , Pvt. T. J. Wallace , Pvt. E. M. Wardak , Pvt. S. Win , Pfc. M. C. Wood

Platoon 1081 Pfc. C. J. Adamo* , Pvt. S. D. Aragundi , Pvt. K. M. Azcuy , Pvt. T. M. Barnette Jr. , Pfc. A. T. Beasley , Pvt. D. M. Boyd , Pvt. J. R. Brown , Pfc. T. J. Buchanan* , Pfc. A. M. Cass* , Pvt. J. D. Churchill , Pvt. A. J. Cochran , Pvt. S. J. Coleman , Pvt. J. M. Criste , Pvt. J. T. Dodd III , Pvt. M. L. Dorie , Pfc. D. K. Dymond , Pvt. R. C. Flynn , Pfc. A. C. Fortune , Pfc. K. W. Foskey , Pvt. N. S. Freed , Pfc. A. L. Freeman , Pvt. S. C. Gaines , Pvt. D. B. Gray , Pvt. B. J. Greenway , Pfc. M. R. Gydesen , Pfc. J. S. Haynes , Pvt. B. P. Henri , Pfc. D. J. Hinson , Pfc. M. J. Hutchison , Pfc. M. K. Jones , Pvt. K. M. Kelly II , Pvt. B. P. Kilpatrick , Pfc. J. T. King , Pvt. J. A. Koller , Pvt. C. L. Kovarik , Pvt. T. D. Lawrence , Pvt. D. T. Lewis , Pfc. N. Maldonado , Pvt. C. T. Mcleroy , Pvt. E. D. Moore IV , Pfc. K. M. Morrison Jr. , Pvt. T. M. Nace , Pfc. B. E. Nixon , Pvt. K. W. Orr , Pvt. Z. W. Owens , Pvt. Z. L. Peek , Pvt. N. D. Queen , Pfc. B. M. Rease , Pfc. E. Reyes , Pfc. O. J. Rodriguez , Pfc. D. Santos , Pvt. T. A. Sarmiento , Pvt. A. J. Sarria , Pvt. R. K. Schram , Pfc. P. J. Scott* , Pvt. J. W. Shinn , Pfc. Z. M. Simkins , Pvt. A. J. Smith , Pfc. J. D. Smith , Pfc. C. L. Standard , Pvt. B. T. Stevenson , Pvt. R. S. Stripling , Pvt. M. M. Turner , Pvt. C. A. Wade , Pvt. Z. Walters , Pvt. T. J. White , Pvt. L. D. Williams , Pfc. C. C. Yarbrough

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Pfc. B. Abreu , Pvt. A. A. Arias , Pvt. M. R. Austin , Pvt. S. J. Banville , Pvt. V. M. Barajasgomez , Pfc. D. R. Baranowski , Pvt. A. J. Barci , Pfc. M. D. Bass , Pfc. J. J. Battle , Pvt. C. M. Bazata Jr. , Pfc. T. S. Behr , Pfc. T. J. Blakemore , Pvt. A. A. Blount , Pfc. D. M. Blume* , Pfc. P. G. Boykin* , Pfc. S. Canela , Pvt. B. D. Cannon Jr. , Pfc. V. J. Carlson Jr. , Pfc. R. M. Carson , Pvt. C. J. Colvin , Pfc. J. S. Csonka , Pvt. M. R. Culver Jr. , Pvt. J. G. Dalton , Pfc. F. Dejesuscaraballo , Pvt. A. Domingo , Pfc. T. R. Ebanks* , Pvt. R. K. Felder IV , Pvt. C. R. Gilbert , Pfc. E. Grinberg , Pfc. T. J. Harding , Pvt. D. X. Hinton , Pfc. A. L. Holmes Jr. , Pvt. K. E. Horner , Pfc. A. Horqque , Pvt. W. Huang , Pvt. A. R. Hutchens , Pfc. G. G. Jackson , Pvt. D. T. Johns , Pfc. R. T. Jones , Pvt. G. A. Keck , Pvt. T. G. Kowalski , Pvt. A. E. Lawrence , Pfc. E. D. Littlefield , Pvt. E. A. Lopez , Pfc. J. P. Lugoperez , Pvt. D. D. Lyte Jr. , Pvt. B. W. Manning , Pfc. E. S. Martin , Pfc. S. J. Martin* , Pfc. J. M. McDaniel , Pfc. A. Monarrez , Pvt. J. N. Obenshain , Pfc. J. J. Ortiz , Pfc. C. A. Pera , Pfc. N. G. Poole* , Pvt. C. J. Pratt , Pfc. K. A. Raymond , Pvt. J. E. Roszyk , Pfc. E. W. Spallinger , Pfc. C. M. Stephens , Pfc. K. G. Storck , Pvt. K. M. Theodort , Pfc. W. S. Thoryk , Pvt. S. S. Tingley , Pfc. C. K. Tuel , Pvt. L. D. Twitty , Pvt. J. Vasquez , Pfc. M. L. Vilches , Pvt. D. R. Weldon , Pvt. T. J. Westbrook , Pvt. A. T. Wynn , Pvt. M. K. Zeagler

Platoon 1083

Pvt. L. M. Alexander , Pvt. T. D. Bauer , Pvt. K. C. Botek , Pvt. J. M. Bushelman , Pfc. J. W. Cassada , Pfc. C. L. Christaldi II , Pfc. M. A. Cintron , Pfc. A. D. County , Pfc. A. C. Dabback* , Pvt. N. B. Davis , Pvt. G. R. Donnelly , Pfc. J. T. Donnelly , Pvt. L. M. Dye , Pvt. L. M. English , Pfc. A. L. Eppling , Pvt. T. R. Evans , Pvt. Z. T. Faulkner , Pfc. C. J. Feudi , Pfc. L. A. Fontaine , Pfc. J. P. Fosburg , Pfc. T. N. Foster , Pfc. T. J. Fryer* , Pvt. R. J. Geiser , Pvt. R. J. Gerwer , Pvt. J. L. Gonzalezhuertas , Pvt. D. C. Griffin , Pvt. N. A. Grine , Pfc. N. Gutierrezrivera , Pvt. C. G. Hall , Pfc. P. R. Hano , Pfc. A. S. Hartman , Pfc. C. C. Hayden , Pvt. J. L. Heckert , Pvt. S. M. Herrick , Pvt. Z. A. Herring , Pvt. J. Jakimovski , Pvt. D. D. James , Pfc. H. R. Johnson , Pfc. A. P. Krasovec , Pvt. A. M. Kremnitzer , Pvt. T. D. Lambert , Pvt. M. D. Lee Jr. , Pfc. G. J. Lunasantiago , Pvt. T. K. Macdowell , Pfc. D. S. Magee , Pvt. T. L. Martin , Pvt. A. J. Martinez , Pvt. M. D. Mason Jr. , Pfc. T. A. Mason , Pfc. W. R. McCormick , Pvt. J. Montesfelix , Pfc. P. M. Mynarski , Pfc. J. G. Navarrorios , Pvt. B. W. Naymik , Pvt. G. C. Nelson , Pvt. J. A. Oliver , Pvt. E. Olvera , Pfc. J. R. Padgett Jr. , Pvt. T. E. Pettit , Pvt. M. D. Phillips , Pfc. M. P. Rice* , Pvt. L. T. Robinson , Pvt. R. M. Roscoe , Pvt. J. M. Rose , Pvt. W. R. Sheppard , Pfc. R. A. Smith* , Pvt. C. L. Stephens , Pvt. B. A. Sylvester , Pvt. P. L. Thomas , Pvt. C. R. Vanburen , Pvt. K. D. Venancio , Pvt. R. Z. Wood , Pvt. Z. M. Wright , Pfc. R. W. Yates Jr. , Pvt. S. J. Zeigler , Pvt. J. D. Zeloof

Platoon 1084

Pvt. Z. T. Aguedo , Pvt. J. Aguilar , Pvt. K. M. Alexander , Pfc. J. Alvaradohernandez , Pfc. Z. R. Baillargeon , Pfc. P. B. Banks , Pfc. J. D. Barker , Pvt. R. F. Baron , Pvt. H. J. Blais , Pfc. S. F. Breene , Pfc. A. D. Bunke , Pfc. C. M. Burton , Pvt. T. M. Buschell , Pvt. B. N. Cannon , Pvt. J. T. Clay , Pvt. S. S. Connor , Pvt. J. H. Corn , Pvt. J. T. Dranguet , Pvt. L. C. Driscoll , Pfc. J. C. Fiske , Pfc. C. D. Fleurant , Pfc. J. C. Friedrich , Pvt. P. B. Gallagher Jr. , Pfc. B. W. Golley , Pvt. N. B. Gomes , Pvt. J. D. Grant , Pvt. J. H. Gravel , Pvt. J. J. Guidry , Pvt. A. C. Herbert , Pvt. A. J. Hernandez , Pvt. C. R. Herr , Pvt. A. R. Hoesel , Pvt. R. S. Imes , Pvt. H. E. Irons , Pvt. D. S. Jones , Pfc. J. T. King , Pvt. D. Labombard , Pvt. D. T. Martin , Pvt. S. C. Mciver , Pfc. C. B. Mendes , Pvt. D. R. Middaugh , Pvt. O. R. Mond , Pvt. T. P. Morgan , Pfc. A. A. Ouattara , Pvt. R. Oun , Pvt. J. S. Pemberton , Pvt. J. A. Pimentel , Pfc. J. R. Plate , Pvt. C. J. Polancosamayoa , Pvt. F. A. Proper Jr. , Pvt. C. R. Purcell , Pfc. A. A. Quarles , Pfc. S. A. Quigg* , Pvt. A. F. Quintero , Pfc. J. Radulski , Pvt. Z. D. Reed , Pvt. V. J. Russo , Pvt. G. A. Rutihinda , Pvt. J. M. Sandifer , Pfc. C. A. Santiago , Pvt. J. M. Shattuck II , Pvt. B. M. Sierraflores , Pfc. C. C. Smith* , Pvt. S. J. Smith , Pvt. K. J. Stettner , Pvt. D. W. Tate , Pvt. C. B. Taylor , Pfc. B. A. Throgmorton* , Pvt. A. Tinoco , Pfc. C. F. Trulear , Pfc. C. Truong* , Pvt. M. Valko , Pvt. T. D. Vu , Pvt. P. J. Watson , Pvt. A. S. Williams , Pvt. C. J. Wynn , Pfc. L. A. Yeakel

Platoon 1085

Pfc. A. R. Atkins , Pvt. O. A. Bisiriyu , Pfc. S. R. Boley , Pfc. J. C. Bretz* , Pvt. A. E. Brooks , Pvt. J. P. Cammarata , Pvt. I. H. Carmichael , Pfc. K. M. Cotton , Pfc. J. L. Crimmins , Pvt. J. C. Cristobal , Pfc. J. A. Ditoro , Pfc. J. M. Dixon* , Pvt. E. I. Duke , Pfc. D. Eddowsnorianfar , Pvt. M. G. Ellis , Pvt. N. J. Esper , Pvt. D. F. Fitzpatrick , Pfc. I. P. Flanary , Pfc. D. L. Frederick , Pvt. M. O. Gironhenriquez , Pvt. X. L. Gress , Pvt. A. P. Guanci III , Pvt. T. J. Harden , Pvt. D. D. Hardy , Pfc. J. D. Harriswalker , Pvt. J. T. Hendriks , Pvt. J. D. Hernandez , Pfc. J. T. Heslep , Pfc. J. M. House , Pvt. E. Jafar , Pvt. K. D. John , Pfc. N. B. Jordan , Pvt. J. G. Kingsley , Pvt. P. M. Knight , Pvt. R. Larco , Pvt. A. M. Larese Jr. , Pfc. K. M. Larson , Pvt. D. M. Lee , Pvt. B. D. Lemaysosa , Pfc. B. T. Litvay , Pvt. M. A. Llivicura , Pvt. M. V. Lynn III , Pfc. I. M. Maag , Pvt. A. M. Mann , Pvt. O. D. Martin , Pfc. J. D. Martinez , Pvt. R. T. Menges , Pfc. S. A. Miranda* , Pfc. D. S. Mitchell , Pvt. J. M. Mulvihill , Pfc. J. M. Perez , Pvt. K. E. Perschka , Pfc. N. G. Pipitone , Pvt. J. W. Pittman , Pvt. E. A. Ploompuu , Pvt. L. W. Reaviel , Pvt. J. D. Riberapedraza , Pvt. A. R. Ronquillo , Pfc. E. J. Rosell , Pvt. J. D. Salvatore , Pvt. W. P. Scharn , Pfc. M. E. Shipley Jr. , Pvt. T. A. Sladek , Pfc. A. W. Slaughter , Pvt. Z. S. Snodgrass , Pvt. D. A. Sproul , Pvt. J. R. Surbella III , Pfc. N. A. Talley , Pfc. M. A. Terveen* , Pfc. R. E. Vallejos , Pvt. A. J. Venza , Pvt. C. Vizcaino , Pvt. C. R. White , Pvt. D. C. Wyss , Pfc. G. M. Yu

Platoon 1086

Pvt. K. J. Ayalalopez , Pvt. B. C. Baker , Pvt. N. D. Bedford , Pvt. D. M. Birge , Pfc. J. T. Black , Pvt. B. L. Bradford , Pfc. J. L. Breidinger* , Pfc. J. A. Brogan , Pfc. D. R. Brown , Pvt. L. R. Calderon , Pvt. J. E. Capellini , Pvt. D. S. Charles , Pvt. D. E. Craig , Pvt. K. T. Crum , Pvt. D. M. Cruz , Pfc. L. K. Dawkins* , Pfc. E. Dejesus , Pfc. N. C. Dixon , Pfc. R. T. Duke* , Pvt. D. J. Fagan , Pfc. C. J. Frederick , Pvt. F. Gabriel , Pvt. I. E. Gomez , Pvt. D. L. Gonzalez III , Pfc. J. M. Gonzper , Pfc. A. R. Guaglione III , Pvt. N. Gutierrez , Pvt. R. J. Hadden , Pvt. S. E. Hagerman , Pvt. J. J. Hayes , Pvt. J. R. Higgs , Pvt. S. J. Highley , Pvt. R. C. Hirata , Pvt. J. A. Howarth , Pvt. C. M. Hurtt , Pvt. R. P. Jones , Pfc. S. R. Kleinsasser , Pvt. F. A. Konwerski , Pvt. T. J. Lamica , Pfc. B. Liberal , Pfc. K. O. Litz , Pfc. A. C. Lovell , Pfc. J. L. Majetich , Pfc. Z. G. Matar , Pvt. R. A. Mckinney , Pvt. D. W. Mills , Pvt. J. T. Mitchell , Pfc. T. A. Morgan , Pfc. J. H. Norsworthy , Pfc. B. P. Paris , Pvt. A. A. Parker , Pfc. R. H. Phelps* , Pfc. A. H. Pratt , Pvt. R. K. Reason Jr. , Pvt. M. E. Riberapedraza , Pvt. N. M. Robinson , Pvt. K. J. Ryan , Pvt. S. T. Sapunarich , Pvt. A. J. Seals , Pvt. D. S. Slovak , Pvt. T. O. Sumerel , Pvt. R. A. Tidwell , Pvt. J. Turner , Pfc. L. H. Verrier* , Pfc. K. M. Voorhies , Pfc. R. D. Wagner , Pvt. V. Warchester Jr. , Pfc. N. I. Williams , Pfc. J. A. Willman , Pfc. T. J. Wise , Pfc. E. L. Witzel , Pvt. D. M. Woodside Jr. , Pvt. F. M. Yanna , Pvt. Q. W. Yates

Platoon 4036 Pfc. L. A. Ali , Pfc. M. C.Bautista , Pvt. T. A. Benson , Pfc. O. Berry* , Pvt. D. K. Berumen , Pfc. K. J. Blunt , Pvt. A. Borja , Pfc. D. E. Boston* , Pvt. B. A. Braa , Pvt. S. E. Brainerd , Pfc. C. D. Cabaniss , Pvt. H. C. Castillo , Pfc. G. E. Castro , Pvt. C. L. Clements , Pfc. K. D. Cox , Pfc. H. K. Crawford , Pvt. C. A. Croom , Pvt. L. R. Garner , Pfc. A. M. Gillette , Pfc. L. D. Guimaraes , Pfc. R. G. Guzmanvanheer , Pvt. A. N. Hendrix , Pfc. J. L. Hoban , Pfc. D. A. Hurst* , Pvt. A. I. Jeffers , Pvt. S. A. Larson , Pfc. C. A. Lund , Pvt. E. Macias-Cortes , Pvt. M. C. Martin , Pvt. A. R. McMurtrey , Pvt. S. L. Mills , Pvt. R. J. Mobley , Pfc. M. M. Mohn , Pvt. L. Morenopineda , Pvt. S. S. Morson , Pfc. M. Ortiz , Pfc. J. T. Pangelinan , Pvt. L. M. Payan , Pfc. J. A. Quinones , Pfc. A. R. Reif , Pfc. A. M. Rivera , Pfc. M. K. Sayre LCpl B. C. Sharrard* , Pvt. S. B. Silva , Pvt. M. K. Smith , Pvt. C. V. Solis , Pfc. M. M. Strampp , Pvt. B. J. Street , Pfc. J. B. Sullivan* , Pvt. J. J. Sullivan , Pvt. K. C. Thompson , Pvt. B. M. Toney , Pvt. J. R. Valentine , Pfc. R. K. Vu , Pfc. T. M. Ward , Pvt. R. V. Watson , Pfc. C. L. Westvig , Pfc. M. E. Zuest

Platoon 4037 Pfc. C. Adams , Pvt. E. M. Arguelles , Pfc. K. M. Beermann* , Pvt. K. R. Behmlander , Pfc. E. G. Bertagnolli , Pfc. D. E. Bonilla , Pvt. J. M. Bonzani , Pvt. K. C. Bowe , Pvt. K. M. Bryan , Pfc. S. N. Byers , Pvt. J. L. Carey , Pvt. D. C. Collado , Pvt. B. M. Corey , Pvt. I. L. Davis , Pvt. S. T. Do , Pvt. C. Espiritu , Pfc. E. A. Estelita , Pfc. S. M. Fogel , Pvt. L. E. Frederick , Pfc. S. Gomez , Pvt. M. K. Gutierrez , Pvt. E. N. Hansen , Pvt. T. Hernandez , Pvt. A. N. Hertig , Pvt. E. S. Horton , Pvt. K. L. Juhl , Pfc. J. K. Kerr , Pvt. K. L. Kindred , Pvt. J. M. Kordus , Pvt. O. C. McDonald , Pvt. S. T. McDonald , Pfc. S. K. Mitchell , Pfc. M. Ortiz , Pvt. J. Palominos , Pfc. R. M. Perkins* , Pvt. A. M. Quiroga-Toledo , Pvt. S. K. Rideout-Perkins , Pfc. J. M. Robinson , Pvt. L. N. Robles , Pfc. P. F. Rodartesantos , Pfc. S. M. Rojas* , Pfc. K. Rubio , Pfc. K. B. Santiago , Pvt. S. M. Schirtzinger , Pvt. M. M. Smith , Pvt. K. Thach , Pvt. R. L. Turner , Pfc. J. F. Uriarte , Pvt. C. Vargas , Pfc. M. A. Varney , Pfc. C. D. Vasquez , Pvt. M. A. Vasquez , Pfc. M. Z. Venegas-Fausto , Pvt. K. Z. Wilkerson , Pvt. S. Wysocki , Pfc. C. M. Yorks

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