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Friday, November 15, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 45 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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“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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Sweathogs named Engineer Co. of Year Page 4

Sweathog named Corps’ top utilities Marine Page 4

HHS field meet Page 13

Beaufort honors vets during Veterans Day Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Tri-Command service members participated in the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, Nov. 11. The event honored Beaufort's veterans and active duty service members. During the parade, the streets were lined with people crying and cheering as the color guard and veterans paraded through the streets. After the parade, an estimated 200 people were in attendance for the ceremony, including members of every branch of service. "The service of our young veterans will be recognized and remembered as time goes on," said Lt. Col. Patrick Fitzgerald, the executive officer for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. "We must never forget the sacrifices of our veterans and their families. As Lincoln once said, 'a nation that does not honor its heroes will not long endure.’” Alongside Fitzgerald, Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, the commanding general for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and Navy Capt. Anne Lear, the commanding officer for Naval Hospital Beaufort, represented the Tri-Command. The event had various other guest speakers, to include veterans and town officials. During the ceremony Elizabeth see

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Tri-Command service members participated in the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, Nov. 11. The event honored Beaufort’s veterans and active duty service members.

Silver Eagle alumni in awe of current operations Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Comm/Media Relations Chief

ID scanner improves commissary efficiency Cpl. Brady Wood

A recent reunion of Marines and sailors tied together current Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Marines with those who pioneered the squadron’s success aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 8. The squadron, also known as the Silver Eagles, hosted the annual VMFA-115 Reunion Association’s reunion at their hangar, where they invited alumni to tour the work spaces and explore the F/A-18 Hornet. The alumni included former members of the squadron that spanned over seven decades of the squadron’s history. Members of all ranks and military occupational specialties discussed daily operations of the past with current Silver Eagles. “It’s interesting to learn about the history and the way things change over time,” said Cpl. Kevin M. Gladkin, an aviation ordnance technician with VMFA-115. “Tradition is a huge part of the Marine Corps and a huge part of what I teach [Marines] see

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The Defense Commissary Agency has announced that commissaries worldwide will soon start scanning all patron ID cards and logging household information when they go through checkout, Oct. 31. The new scanners will gather basic demographic information such as military status, branch of service, ID card number, household size, age, residential zip code and duty station zip code. All information gathered is secured and safeguarded. “The demographic information will help us better understand our patrons and their preferences,” said Joseph Jeu, the director and CEO of DeCA. “This will enable us to provide products and services directly related to the patron base at specific locations.” According to Cynthia Six, the commissary officer for the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Commissary, the TriCommand Commissary is slated to start using the equipment Nov. 21.

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Bolden students celebrate Marine Corps Birthday Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Photos by Cpl. John Wilkes

Military children throughout the Tri-Command celebrated the 238th Anniversary of the Marine Corps during a cake cutting ceremony held at Bolden Elementary Middle School aboard Laurel Bay, Nov. 7.

Military children throughout the Tri-Command celebrated the 238th Anniversary of the Marine Corps during a cake cutting ceremony held at Bolden Elementary Middle School aboard Laurel Bay, Nov. 7. Cake cutting ceremonies are a time honored tradition which Marines all over the world use to symbolize the Corps’ Birthday. The event, which was also held at Galer and Elliot Elementary Schools aboard Laurel Bay, provided students with an opportunity to see and learn about Marine Corps traditions and what they mean. During the ceremony, the oldest student, Montaney McGinnis, passed down the first piece of cake to the youngest student, Kaiyah McLeod. “I liked the event, it gave us a chance to show respect to the Marines,” McGinnis said. “I learned a lot about the traditions of the ball and veterans day.” The tradition of passing the cake from the oldest to the youngest Marine symbolizes the passing of experience from one Marine to the next. “Marines are the reason we are here,” said Vicky Parr, the principal of Bolden Elementary. “It’s important that children understand what their parents do.” see

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, November 15, 2013

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG-13 (2:22)

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 5 p.m. PG-13 (1:32)

Saturday 7 p.m. R (1:48)

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 Smoked ham and beef and rice cabbage soup

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

Sunday Lunch Dinner Herbed baked chicken Pork chops and and confetti rice green beans

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:31)

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

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Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Spanish chorizo and Southwestern corn potato soup chowder and beans Tuesday Dinner Lunch Country fried steaks Bayou chicken and and brown gravy rissole potatoes Wednesday Dinner Lunch Hungarian goulash Chicken piccata and and brussel sprouts islander’s rice Thursday Dinner Lunch Lemon chicken and Indian spiced roast southern style greens chicken breasts Friday Lunch Baked fish with spinach topping

Dinner Louisiana seafood gumbo 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, Nov. 20.

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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.

DOWN 1. Where did Marines first land during the Spanish American War? 2. Cpl. Ira H. Hayes is remembered for participating in the famous flag raising here. 5. Name of the ship captured in 1975 by Cambodians in international waters. 6. Number of Marines that comprised the war party in Tripoli.

ACROSS 3. The Battle of Bull Run in the North is known as what in the South? 4. Name of the ship that was sunk resulting in a war with Spain. 7. Largest amphibious operation in the Pacific. 8. First Marine Corps unit to occupy Japanese soil. 9. Where were Marines evacuated from in Operation Eagle Pull? 10. Established by the Marine Corps in July, 1798, and was the first of any service.

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Nov. 20.

Command Information

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

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. For more information call 228-7386.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Thankgiving Lunch Nov. 26, at Traditions aboard MCRD Parris Island. The lunch lasts from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-1566.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Power of Positive Parenting Seminar Nov. 19, aboard the Air Station in the IPAC building from 9-10:30 a.m. For more information call 228-4110.

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

Friday, November 15, 2013

Did you know...

Nov. 17, 1918, the 4th Marine Brigade, as part of the 2d Division, American Expeditionary Force, began its march to the Rhine River, passing through Belgium and Luxembourg, as part of the American forces occupying a defeated Germany.

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 train leaves from New York City (NYC) heading towards Los Angeles (LA) at 100 mph. Three hours later, a train leaves LA heading towards NYC at 200 MPH. Assume there’s exactly 2000 miles between LA and NYC. When they meet, which train is closer to New York City?

Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jordan Cochran

Public Affairs Chief

Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham

Press Chief

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Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Nov. 20.

You’re being watched

Lt. Brian Salter

MWSS-273 Chaplain

Have you ever felt like someone was watching you? That is an unsettling feeling, huh? Many years ago, when I was a single, starving college student, I took a seasonal Christmas position with a “big box” store in my hometown in order to make some extra dough so I could eat for a while upon my return to campus for winter classes. One day I was working the register back in electronics when I got this eerie feeling someone was watching me. I shrugged it off for a minute, but after a minute more the feeling came back so I raised my head and looked around. I saw nothing. The feeling came again and again so finally I jerked my head up to look and BAM! I caught her! There was a girl peeking around the corner of an aisle who jerked her head back when I saw her. Weird, right? I later learned from a co-worker that this creepy, peek-around-the-corner girl had a crush on me. Normally I might have been amused, flattered, or possibly even interested. However, this girl was…well, to be polite…not my type. In addition, she was an extremely shy individual. She wanted to talk to me but was too shy, so she resorted to this sort of stealth mode, stare from a distance tactic. I’m telling you, it was weird. A couple of years later I was in the Army newly stationed in South Korea and the holiday season was in full swing. I was lonely. I remember being very depressed because it was the first

time in my life that I was away from my home, family, friends, and girlfriend. I stopped eating. When I was off duty I went to my room and slept. This went on for about a week. The whole time I felt like somebody was watching me. Did that girl follow me to Korea? Ha! Of course not. Somebody was watching me though. I just knew it, and the unsettling feelings were there again. The sun rose and the rays were starting to shine through my barracks window early on a Saturday morning when I heard a knock on my door. I was dreading the day. I was dreading the whole weekend. I just wanted to be left alone and here was some [insert choice name here] disturbing me in my misery. I opened the door and there stood my squad leader. “[Insert choice word here]!” I thought. What does he want? So, in proper military fashion I said, “Good morning, Sergeant,” and awaited further instruction. But, he did not give me any instruction. He just looked at me and asked, “Are you ok?” Dear Reader, I want to stop right here and tell you: When someone asks how you are doing…TELL THEM! My squad leader was sincerely concerned about me and I could tell. Therefore, I felt safe to respond honestly to his inquiry. I told him “No, I’m not ok,” and proceeded to explain my depression. I needed help. He knew it and I knew it. Then the further instruction came. My squad leader said, “Get ready. Let’s go to the chow hall.” He ate breakfast with me and talked with me and spent

the rest of the day with me and I felt better. He continued to check on me through the weekend and beyond. I got homesick several more times during my year-long tour in Korea, but I never sunk as low again because I knew someone was watching out for me. Marines: We are entering the holiday season and you might be susceptible to the depression that often accompanies it. Don’t be embarrassed. It’s normal. So, when a buddy or leader asks you, “How ya doin’?” tell them the truth. We need each other. Leaders: Watch your Marines. Go to them. Take Charge. We have great leaders right here in my unit, MWSS 273 (Go Sweathogs!), who are living out what I’m saying as we gear up for the holiday season. On Thanksgiving Day, for example, “E” (you know who you are) is having Marines who won’t be able to go home over to his home. That’s good to go! I personally have been invited by that leader and others to dinner on Thanksgiving because I will be staying behind for duty while my family goes home. During Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and beyond know this: Chaplain Salter will be watching you! Don’t be unsettled by that. Rest assured and be assured that I care. You’ll see me in the chow hall and other places serving you. I am going to ask you “How are you doing?” and I expect you to tell me the God’s honest truth. I care. I will help however I can, and if I can’t help, I will find somebody who can. “Cast all your care upon him; for he cares for you.” I Peter 5:7

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Sweathogs beat out competition Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 engineering company received the Engineer Company of the Year Award, Nov. 7. The Sweathog engineers were presented awards by Lt. Col. James Stone, the commanding officer of MWSS-273, due to providing support to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward). The support included building 12,000 sq. ft. of office space and building 135 ordnance barriers. Engineering Company also supported the Marine Air Ground Task Force by building 11 helicopter landing zone air sights which allowed forward deployment of

aircraft. The award is also thanks from the local community due to supporting the re-establishment of the beach hut at the Hunting Island State Park. After the award ceremony, Stone congratulated every Marine for a job well done. “This ceremony wasn’t just to commemorate the engineering company,” said Stone. “We are a team and if you take a hard look at the organization, we have over 70 military occupational specialties just within this squadron. Engineer Company didn’t do it alone, they did it because they had support from every other company.” As the Marines of MWSS-273 congratulated each other for being a part of receiving this award, Capt.

George Saenz Jr., the MWSS-273 Engineer Company commander, also had words of wisdom for his Marines. “Even though I was the one that received this award from the commanding officer, it doesn’t belong to me,” said Saenz. “This award belongs to all of us. Without all of us working together as a team and accomplishing our mission as the engineer company, this would have never happened.” One of the Engineer Company generator mechanics, Cpl. Samuel Jarrell, received the Utilities Marine of the Year for superb performance not only during their last deployment but during the rest of his time with the unit.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 engineering company received the Engineer Company of the Year award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 7. The Sweathog engineers were presented the award by Lt. Col. James Stone, the commanding officer of MWSS-273, due to providing support to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward).

Sweathog announced Utilities Marine of the year

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Cpl. Samuel Jarrell, a generator mechanic for Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Engineering Company, received the Utilities Marine of the Year award during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 7 Jarrell, a native of Charleston, W. Va., received the award after more than 200 hours of heavy equipment operation, responding to 60 power generation trouble calls and providing more than 20,000 hours of uninterrupted power generation. Jarrell has encountered many hardships throughout his time with the Sweathogs, but succeeded in overcoming them. When deployed with MWSS-273 to Forward Operating Base Edinburgh, Helmand Province, Jarrell and other utilities Marines sup-

ported water purification, power generation and air conditioning operations for the base. Jarrell and his Marines supported the base for six and a half months. During this time Jarrell and his Marines cleared 8 years of trash from around the base populated with 300 people. Jarrell and his team took an old fuel tanker and fashioned it into an incinerator cradling over a ditch. Due to the way the incinerator was fashioned, Jarrell was able to get rid of an entire day’s worth of trash from 300 people in just 45 minutes. Jarrell explained that once a portion of the ditch filled with ashes, his team would pile dirt on top of the ash and continue the process until all the garbage was gone. Since being with the Sweathogs, Jarrell said he has realized what’s important about any job in the Marine Corps.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re shooting for 20 years of service or just doing four and then you get out, what matters is that you take pride in what you do for the Marine Corps,” said Jarrell. “If somebody assigns you a project or someone trusts you to take charge of something you should do your best no matter what. Jarrell has not only exceeded expectations in his military occupational specialty, but due to the fact that he has a knowledge of other utilities, he is beneficial to other utility-related MOS fields as well. “Even though he is only a corporal he acts like a staff NCO,” said Staff Sgt. David Frederick, the maintenance chief for MWSS-273 Engineering Company. “He is not only finding stuff that has been overlooked but he’s also providing solutions to fix the issue. He will never come to me with a problem with-

out already having at least three different solutions for that problem. That’s who he is and that’s who he’s been.” According to Frederick, Jarrell is very well-rounded in all the sections of utilities and performs at a level above his rank. “He has a specific knowledge of each military occupational specialty that works with water purification, air conditioning and generators,” said Frederick. “He learned all that knowledge through experience; he knows things that a corporal in our field shouldn’t know.” Frederick said that due to the kind of Marine that Jarrell is, he would go to war with Jarrell in a heartbeat. “The reason I feel that way is because due to the type of caliber that he is as a Marine, I can trust him and I don’t have to second guess him when I ask him to get something done,” said Frederick. “There may be

times when something comes up at the last minute before we head home for the day but due to his outstanding work ethic, he will stay until it’s done. Jarrell is known for staying late in order to get a task complete. Even though he is given a task that doesn’t need to be complete for four days, he stays until 8 – 10 p.m., doing whatever is necessary to get the job done ahead of schedule. There have been times where due to Jarrell’s strong sense of initiative, that Frederick had to tell him to slow down. “Every now and then I have to pull the chain and tell him to cool off and that it can wait,” said Frederick. “He absolutely despises having any amount of task carry on to the next day. I am willing to say that I have one of the best, if not the best, generator mechanic in the entire Marine Corps.”

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VETERAN continued from page 1

Santagati, the mistress of ceremonies for the event and an Army veteran, discussed the importance of Veterans Day and the sacrifices made by service members every day. “Veterans Day is a day to remember both those living and those who made the ultimate sacrifices for our country,” Santagati said. “Many have laid down their lives, while others were imprisoned, tortured, or went missing. It is to these men and women, our nations heroes, we owe our thoughts and prayers.” At the ceremony there was a prisoner of war, missing in action symbolic display and wreath laying ceremony to commemorate those that passed away, were POW’s or went missing in action. A veteran, regardless of their branch of service, made a decision to put their life on the line in the defense of the freedoms we currently possess. It Is because of their constant sacrifices and willingness to serve that the American people have the freedom to say, think, and believe anything they choose, and for that they are honored.

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Gunnery Sgt. Diana Bacolod, an aviation supply staff noncommissioned officer in charge for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, organized the ceremony, color guard and birthday message reading. “This event is put on to give students a peek into the ball,” Bacolod said. “This ceremony provides children an opportunity to see some of the customs and traditions their parents take part in by being in the Corps. This allows children to better understand their parents and brings them closer with their parents and each other.”

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SCANNER continued from page 1

“We already have the equipment here at the registers,” said Six. “The only thing we are waiting for is the system to be setup.” Jeu also said that this new method will in no way compro-

mise customer privacy. “All we are doing is putting technology to work so that we can better understand our customers and ensure the commissary benefit continues to remain relevant to our customers now and in the future,” said Jeu. The demographic information allows DeCA to track if each commissary is reaching out to

their authorized patrons. “This is to prove that those that benefit from using the commissary are actually using it,” said Six. “If for some reason we are not reaching all of our demographics, then DeCA gives us a plan to reach out to those who are not taking advantage of the commissary.” The Defense Commissary

Agency also allows someone who would originally not be a patron eligible for the commissary benefit, to shop there. “Let’s say for example you and your wife are both active duty and you’re getting ready to deploy,” said Six. “If you have a child you can have a relative live here and with an agent letter you can get them approved

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everyday so to learn from them, hopefully I can take from them the traditions that they’ve carried on and pass it on to my junior Marines.” After touring the squadron, VMFA-115 hosted a social gathering at the MCAS Beaufort Officer’s Club. The alumni were also invited to celebrate the Marine Corps Birthday at VMFA-115’s birthday ball held Nov. 10 at Hilton Head Island, S.C. Gladkin, a 22-year-old native of Orion, Ill., showed interest in learning more about squadron and Marine Corps past during the birthday ball. “I’ve never done it with former members of the squadron like this,” said Gladkin. “There’s such a big gap between us and them but they still know what we’re doing.” To some, the reunion was more than just returning to their former squadron it also reminded them of what the Marine Corps represents. “The Marines are perfect,” said retired Maj. William H. Hodson, Silver Eagle alumnus. “The camaraderie is great. To me it’s an emotional experience to come back and see the Marines.” Hodson, outfitted with a “Joe’s Jokers” cap, a nickname given to VMFA-115 when they were first formed in honor of their commanding officer and World War II fighter ace Maj. Joe Foss still remembers members of the squadron while he was a Silver Eagle from 1943 to 1946, as he cruised through squadron mementos during the reunion. During his time in the Marine Corps Hodson piloted F4U Corsairs, Brewster F2A Buffalos, and the F4F

to shop at the commissary all they need to do is make sure they have the letter when they checkout the groceries.” Once the ID scanner is ready to go, it will not only inform DeCA who is using the commissary, but also how the commissaries can be improved in order to better fit the demographic area. Wildcat, all propeller-driven aircraft. The modern-day technology impressed not only Hodson, but many of the alumni that toured the F/A18 Hornets. “With all the modern day technology there’s no comparison. At the time we flew propeller-driven aircraft and now the squadron is flying jet aircraft with all the latest technology,” said Hodson, a 90-year-old native of Tacna, Ariz. “I’m impressed with the aircraft, because it’s a technology I’ve never been exposed to.” To Hodson, the chance to talk, share stories and history with the current Marines was a gratifying experience as he also listened to what they had to say. Hodson, like other alumni, was interested in learning about what the squadron is doing today and what they’re using, because the implements of war are much different than they were in his time. The appreciation was round circle, with current Silver Eagles taking a lesson from the reunion as well. Even contemplating career choices was affected by the reunion. “After talking to these guys and seeing what their experience was like things might change,” said Gladkin, who will decide to re-enlist or exit the Marine Corps in the near future. VMFA-115 and the Marine Corps have left their marks on former members and is evident through both former and current member’s dedication and pride in the squadron and the Corps. “The Marines are the best thing I’ve ever done,” said Hodson. “They’ve influenced everything I’ve ever done, best fraternity in the world.” The Marines, as far as Hodson is concerned, are perfect.

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LS Co., BMU2 offload 26 MEU MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing returned home to Cherry Point Saturday and Sunday after an eight-month deployment with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines were attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266 (Reinforced) for the duration of the deployment. The Marines and Sailors began their predeployment training in the summer of 2012 to prepare for the many exercises they would participate in during the deployment. In March the Marines left their families and friends and sailed east. The 26th MEU took part in Exercises Agile Spirit in the Republic of Georgia, Eagle Resolve in Qatar, Eager Lion in Jordan, Sea Soldier in Oman, and Eager Falcon in Kuwait. “The Marines did an absolutely stellar job,” said Maj. Kristopher Faught, the operations officer for VMM-266 (Rein.). “They performed every task with passion and amazed me daily.” Over the weekend, families of the returning Marines waited patiently at the squadron’s hangar in anticipation for their arrival home. “We’re ready to do whatever he wants to do,” said Mary Baker, the grandmother of Lance Cpl. Chase Baker. “His wife, sister, mother and grandfather are here to welcome him home.” The Marines who returned with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 gave waiting family and friends a show, conducting a fly-by with AH-1W Super Cobras before landing and marching back to their loved ones. “The hardest part is going to be coming back and getting adjusted to civilians and garrison life again,” said Baker, an aviation mechanic with VMM-266 (Rein.) who returned to Marine Attack Squadron 231. “I’m glad they give us some time to decompress. A lot of the guys could really use it.”

CLB-15 at ready with night combat conditioning exercise CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Marines strive to be physically fit to remain combat ready at all times. For the Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, it is one of their top priorities. Gathering at the armory at 12:30 a.m., Marines with CLB-15 acquired their weapons and donned their packs for a three-hour combat conditioning exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 31, 2013. Marines undergo conditioning exercises, such as hiking, to build physical endurance and camaraderie within the battalion and set Marines up for success if they are faced with situations requiring physical courage. “With this being our first night operation, I felt it was extremely beneficial,” said 2nd Lt. Nickolas Gillespie, the engineering deck officer in charge with CLB-15. “It’s not something you can plan for until you really experience it.” CLB-15 put out a battalionwide recall six hours before the training operation was slated to occur, giving unknowing Marines an element of surprise along with other challenges, such as performing the exercise with a lack of sleep and using only glow sticks and headlamps for guidance in the middle of the night. Each Marine was required to wear a Kevlar helmet, flak jacket and a pack weighing approximately 60 lbs., a typical fighting load simulating gear a Marine would wear while deployed. The evolution was divided into three exercises throughout the night. The first was a hike where Marines wore the M50 gas masks and carried a combat load. The second incorporated moving a log uphill. The third and final exercise consisted of a final climb to the summit of a steep hill to meet the sun rising in the east. “Hiking is a great team-strengthening opportunity,” said Cpl. Gerardo Dehorta, a small arms repair technician with CLB-15. The conditioning exercise also gives senior Marines an opportunity to see how junior Marines are improving individually and as a team. “The exercise was an overall success,” said 2nd Lt. Kyle Britt, a maintenance management officer with CLB-15. “The Marines had a tough test this morning, but they all came through.” CLB-15 continues to conduct conditioning exercises each month in preparation for upcoming regimental hikes and operations.

Senior leadership of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrive aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., aboard a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), 26th MEU, Nov. 5, 2013. This was the final flight during a deployment for the UH-1N model as the Marine Corps transitions to the UH-1Y. The 26th MEU finished their eight month deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group serving as a sea-based, expeditionary crisis response force capable of conducting amphibious operations across the full range of military operations.

The last November: end of an aviation icon

Cpl. Kyle N. Runnels

26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- A UH-1N Huey landing aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., is not unfamiliar for the area, but the one that landed on Nov. 5, 2013 marked the end of an era for the iconic aircraft. Senior leadership of the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit ended their 2013 deployment from the 5th Fleet and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility by flying into Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on the last Marine Corps UH-1N to deploy as the service completes the transition to the new UH-1Y. Assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), currently reinforcing the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, the older model of aircraft has been deployed during the last eight months supporting crisis response and theater security cooperation

missions in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. The Huey is a multi-role utility helicopter, comfortably meeting requirements to accomplish all six functions of Marine Corps aviation, including assault and close air support as well as casualty evacuations and reconnaissance. Its flexibility makes it a perfect fit for the Marine Corps – a multimission airframe capable of operating across the spectrum of modern military operations. Justifiably, the last flight for the UH-1N was also conducted by one of the oldest aircraft of that model. “Aircraft 30 was built in August 1970,” said Capt. Andrew Kingsbury, UH-1N Huey pilot assigned to VMM-266, and Tustin, Calif., native, referring to his helicopter. “There were one or two that were older, but they were stricken from the record about 15 years ago. This aircraft has seen every major

conflict the Marine Corps has been involved in since the 1970s.” There are even images of the aircraft during the initial push into Iraq. Manufactured by Bell Helicopter, the UH-1 Huey was first introduced to the Marine Corps in the late 1960s and early 1970s. A quick, versatile aircraft, it rapidly became a symbol for the Vietnam War as a whole, an iconic image of that conflict. According to www.bellhelicopter.com, the Huey has gone through a number of reinventions as it converts to the UH-1Y. “The Yankee provides an upgraded engine, an upgraded transmission and an upgraded avionics suite, so it really brings us into the 21st century of flying and fighting aircraft,” said the six-year Huey pilot. “Where we could before only lift four to five guys, we can now be equipped to conduct any mis-

sion and still lift 12 Marines.” In order to prevent wasted assets, the Marine Corps will give the retired aircraft to different sources that can make use of the older style helicopter. “More than likely, when we get back to [Marine Corps Air Station] Cherry Point, the helicopters will be towed to Tucson, Ariz., where they will be stripped of anything Marine Corps or anything the federal government isn’t selling to the next customer,” said Kingsbury. “The United States Air Force still uses the [UH-1] November, so we will send them their way and they will get repainted and will be accepted by the Air Force as their aircraft.” He said the aircraft still have a little fight left in them and will continue to be flown around Cherry Point for approximately a month as the pilots all look toward the future and the UH-1 “Yankee.”

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines and sailors in the Basic Reconnaissance Course practice their helocasting skills at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and in San Diego Bay on Nov. 6.

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WAIOURU MILITARY CAMP, New Zealand -- The New Zealand Defence Force welcomed coalition forces participating in exercise Southern Katipo 2013 with a ritual of the Maori Tribe aboard Waiouru military camp, New Zealand, Nov. 4. The ritual took place at a “Marae,” a tribal meeting place, and consisted of a “Hui,” the ceremony. All members of the NZ army, regular or territorial force, serving or retired, including their families are considered Ngati Tumatauenga, or descendants of the Maori War God. The ceremony served as the beginning of the month-long exercise between nine partnered nations: New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Kingdom of Tonga, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Canada, Australia and the United States. The exercise is built to strengthen the interoperability skills and relationships between all participants while further

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MALS-31 Stingers detachment is deployed to Afghanistan and is augmenting MALS-40 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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developing the New Zealand Defence Force’s amphibious capabilities. Col. John Howard, coalition commander of Southern Katipo 2013, welcomed each nation and mentioned his experiences working with all of them. Howard addressed the Marine representatives personally, mentioning his work alongside Gen. James Mattis for the last two years at United States Central Command. “You all bring some very diverse and good skills,” he said. “And I’m so happy to see you here on this day.” Capt. Andrew MacDougall, company commander of Force Reconnaissance Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, said that every nation sang a traditional Maori song followed by their own national anthems or service songs. While MacDougall represented the Marines Corps at the ceremony, his Marines and those participating in the exercise were training aboard Linton Military Camp. “We started with weapons and helicopter familiarization, getting used to

their different equipment and weapons systems,” MacDougall said. “We integrated in with their units so we can get some hard, set standard operating procedures for the way they do business so that when we’re out in the field everything is seamless.” The Marine Corps, known for its amphibious capabilities, is always eager for training and improvement. “We’re looking at it not so much as an advisor team but more of a bilateral training exercise,” MacDougall said. “It’s an exchange of ideas and an exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures between peers.” Marines and members of the New Zealand Defence Force practiced loading personnel and gear in and out of helicopters, established standard operating procedures for a crash scenario and conducted weapons training with the Steyr assault rifle. “Considering we’re in a reception, staging, onward movement and integration period, we’ve gotten a lot done while still getting acclimatized to the region,” MacDougall said.

Marines make super cake for CMC Ball WASHINGTON, D.C. -- All week long, at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor, Md., people have been walking by the kitchen in awe. Inside, a few Marines have been working on a massive cake for the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ birthday ball. Gunnery Sgt. Charles Hughes, Staff Sgt. Wilson Jumelles, and Sgt. Pedro Marrerocruz, Marine aides, constructed the towering cake, which weighs approximately 500 pounds and has to be wheeled around on pressurized wheels. “We really outdid ourselves this year with the birthday cake,” said Hughes. “We elevated the design and overall planning to whole new levels.” The Marines worked for five days straight, 12 hours a day constructing the dessert. Some of the designs on the cake include the infamous flag raising on Mt. Suribachi, the American flag, and the scarlet and gold Marine Corps colors. “Our Marine aides have done more than amazing work on the cake,”said Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps. “[Last year] was wow, but this year is completely beyond wow.” Mrs. Amos was among many that were impressed with the cake, to include hotel guests, and even the professional chefs who work in the kitchen, said Hughes. The aides said they appreciate the feedback. Hughes said that the creation was one of the best culinary adventures he’s ever been a part of. “It was a lot of hard work, but we felt like doing anything less wouldn’t be living up to our names and traditions as Marines,” said Hughes. Gen. Amos gave Hughes the green light to construct the cake from scratch, and Hughes and his Marines went to work. “We hope to really impress the commandant and all of the Marines at the ball,” said Hughes. “We know they’ll love it.”

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Cpl. Luis Vega, combat camera, 1st Marine Division, from Adinburg, Texas, conducts weapons familiarization drills during the initial stages of exercise Southern Katipo 2013 at Linton Military Camp in Linton, New Zealand, Nov. 4. The purpose of SK13 strengthens military to military relationships and cooperation with partner nations and the New Zealand Defence Force.

3rd MEB to provide humanitarian assistance to Philippines Staff Sgt. Kenneth Lewis

Headquarters Marine Corps

OKINAWA, Japan -- At the request of the Government of the Philippines, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel has directed U.S. Pacific Command to support U.S. Government humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations (HADR) operations in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan. Approximately 90 U.S. Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade (3rd MEB) and two KC-130J Hercules aircraft from 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (1st MAW) departed Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Nov. 10 en route to the Philippines, according to Col. John M. Peck, chief of staff, 3rd MEB. A forward command element (FCE) and humanitarian assistance survey team (HAST), led by Brig. Gen. Paul Kennedy, the deputy commander of III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF) and the commanding general of the 3rd MEB, are deploying to the Philippines from Okinawa to provide an initial assessment on the support required. The initial focus of U.S. relief efforts includes surface maritime search and rescue (SAR), airborne maritime SAR, medium-heavy helicopter lift support, fixed-

wing lift support and logistics enablers. This includes requests for the Marine Corps’ KC-130 cargo aircraft and MV-22 osprey tiltrotor aircraft. The MV-22 provides a unique capability and is ideal in this type of operation. With its vertical take-off and landing capabilities, it can operate in austere environments. Its ability to convert quickly to fixed-wing

configuration gives it greatly increased speed and range over traditional rotary wing aircraft. Super Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines, according to the Philippine government’s national disaster risk reduction and management council (NDRRMC). Philippine officials will have a

better idea of the damage and death toll in the coming days as transportation and communications systems are repaired. Since 1990, the U.S. Government has responded to more than 40 disasters in the Philippines at the request of that country’s government, ranging from volcanic eruptions, drought, and population displacement.

Marines load palletized equipment onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft Nov. 11 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, during preparation for a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to the Philippines. Super Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines, according to the Philippine government’s national disaster risk reduction and management council.

DJIBOUTI, AFRICA -- Sunday mornings on the USS Boxer are unlike a typical day during deployment. It is a day traditionally reserved for “holiday routine”where Marines and Sailors are afforded the opportunity to sleep in, do laundry, and typically take care of personal matters, followed by what many aboard consider the dining experience of the week; “Brunch.” However this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013, under the brilliance of billions of stars, made visible by the lack of interference of city lighting, Scout Snipers from Scout Sniper Platoon, Weapons Company, 1st battalion, 4th Marines, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit took time to hone their craft and “dust the rust” off their weapons and throw some rounds down range. The range was located in a rugged valley with mountains on the shooters left, right and in front of them. The unique landscape and the prevalence of wind gusting through the range would certainly cause some shooters to question their wind calls throughout the day. The first order of business upon arriving at the range was to lay out ten battery powered iron targets. These minuscule targets were set up from distances ranging from 150 to more than 700 yards and are knocked down only when hit by a precisely placed round and then return to an upright position. After briefs and additionally safety requirements the “guns,” as the Snipers call them, were unsheathed from their protective covers and the rounds were quickly sent flying down range with audible gusto. During the training the Snipers were testing their skills by firing thee different types of “guns”; The M40 A5, M 110 SASS, and the M107 SASR. The Snipers fired a known distance in the prone, known distance range with tripods, and with the sun slowly setting behind the mountains finished the day off with what the platoon calls “OSOC” or One shot, One Kill. The Marines were assessed on the time it took them to engage the target, which ranged from approximately mere seconds to a few minutes. “Today was really beneficial, said Lance Corporal Walter Pereira, Scout Sniper, Scout Sniper Plt., Weapons Co., 1/4, 13th MEU as he was packing up. “Any rounds we can get whether it be one or 20 is great, as shooting is such a perishable skill.” The day that had started nearly 15hours earlier, ended under the same brilliance of billions of stars and the Scout Snipers boarded military vehicles and headed back to camp.

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Air StAtion Field Meet

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Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participate in a tug-of-war during a field meet aboard the Air Station, Sept. 7.

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participate in a bomb drag competition during a field meet aboard the Air Station, Sept. 7. Various events were held at the organized field meet including a pull-up competition, tug-of-war, bomb drag, inflatable games and more. Each section within the squadron competed for the Commanding Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup.

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participate in a push-up competition during a field meet aboard the Air Station, Sept. 7. Various events were held at the organized field meet including a pull-up competition, tug-of-war, bomb drag, inflatable games and more. Each section within the squadron competed for the Commanding Officerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup.

Service members with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participated in a field meet aboard the Air Station, Sept. 7. Various events were held at the organized field meet including a pull-up competition, tug-of-war, bomb drag, inflatable games and more.

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Cadets from Battery Creek High School attended church and shared a meal with Marines at the Station Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 10.

JROTC Cadets visit Station Chapel

Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Cadets from Battery Creek High School attended services and shared a meal with Marines at the Station Chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 10. The cadets came to the chapel to learn Marine Corps traditions and celebrate the Marine Corps’ birthday and Veterans Day. They also thanked the congregation

for having Marines come out and volunteer during many of the program’s events, to include their drill meets. “It is great being able to come and see Marine Corps traditions and camaraderie first-hand,” said Kimberly Castro, the drill team captain for the Marine JROTC program at Battery Creek. “We always hear about the different customs and traditions that make up a large part of the Marine Corps, but now we get to witness them for

ourselves.” Selfless service, honor, dedication, camaraderie and tradition were common themes throughout the service and buffet. “I always try to teach these students how Marines take care of one another and pass their knowledge and traditions from one generation of Marines to the next,” said retired Gunnery Sgt. Robert Shannon, the Marine instructor for the Marine JROTC program. “Many of these students will go

on and become the future of the Corps. When Marines come out and volunteer their time or money to these young men and women, they are investing in the future, they are taking care of the next generation of Marines. For that I thank them.” Throughout the event, many Marines greeted one another by saying, “Happy Birthday,” in honor of the 238th Birthday of the Marine Corps. Through this simple gesture they demonstrated to the

cadets the pride they had in the Corps. “I want to thank the cadets for sharing church service with us, and thanking the congregation and Marines for their donation and volunteering,” said Sgt. Maj. Smith, the squadron sergeant major for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron on the Air Station. “By giving back to these students we are giving them something that they will carry, and hopefully pass on when they become Marines.”

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Fox and November Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 2088

Platoon 2093

Pfc. K.K. Sylvester, Covington, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.A. Pabey-Rodriguez

Pfc. V.R. Moody, Warren, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.C. Staggs

Pfc. R.B. Jones, Virginia Beach, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.C. Mills

Pfc. J.C. Saylor, New Market, MD Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B.A. Nolan

Pfc. J.E. Terry, Union Springs, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.D. McNulty

Pfc. K.D. Evans, Jackson, MS Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M.A. Sexton

Pfc. S.T. Brune, Front Royal, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.J. Winans

Pfc. A.N. Diaz, Austin, CO Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.S. Shippen

Platoon 2089 Platoon 2090 Platoon 2092

Platoon 2094

Platoon 4038 Platoon 4039

Platoon 2088 Pfc. D. Agbenaza * , Pvt. M. C. Anne , Pvt. J. J. Banks , Pvt. J. A. Bluhm , Pvt. B. M. Beavers , Pvt. C. M. Bellmore , Pvt. M. D. Bentley , Pvt. P. K. Bridger , Pvt. D. E. Chacon , Pvt. T. C. Chen , Pvt. J. J. Costello , Pfc. S. S. Couto , Pvt. J. C. Crawford , Pvt. S. A. Dilorenzo , Pfc. J. Edmond Jr * , Pfc. J. A. Ernst , Pvt. D. L. Fowler , Pvt. K. R. Francis , Pvt. A. D. Futch , Pfc. D. D. Garret , Pvt. K. F. Gebhardt , Pvt. B. M. Gentry , Pvt. C. L. Gentry , Pvt. R. C. Godsey , Pvt. K. C. Goldsmith , Pfc. J. R. Goodyear , Pfc. J. D. Gore , Pfc. T. S. Gore* , Pvt. K. R. Griffith , Pvt. T. R. Hammond , Pvt. C. T. Harvey , Pvt. J. G. Hatfield , Pfc. J. Haywood , Pfc. D. J. Heineken , Pvt. K. R. Hellard , Pfc. T. D. Holzemer , Pvt. J. M. Hughes , Pvt. J. T. Hutto , Pvt. K. T. Huynh , Pfc. P. J. Iten , Pfc. B. Q. Jackson , Pvt. D. L. Jackson , Pvt. J. L. Johnson , Pvt. J. I. Kelly , Pvt. M. A. King , Pvt. X. L. King , Pfc. M. M. Kinsman , Pfc. L. F. Lacorte , Pvt. A. J. Lemaster , Pfc. L. R. Lucas , Pvt. V. P. Luong , Pvt. J. T. Marchman , Pfc. H. J. Mcckleskey * , Pfc. R. K. Meggett , Pfc. N. E. Molero , Pfc. V. A. Moore , Pfc. F. S. Morales Jr * , Pfc. C. T. Morris , Pfc. A. D. Mount , Pfc. A. J. Nagel , Pfc. N. H. Nguyen , Pvt. E. F. Ochoacifuentes , Pvt. K. C. Omalley , Pfc. P. L. Osborne , Pvt. A. W. Overturf II , Pfc. B. S. Pointer Jr , Pfc. J. D. Powers , Pfc. C. E. Pritchett , Pfc. T. J. Raye , Pvt. A. J. Regenthal , Pfc. R. T. Reynolds , Pfc. J. T. Roberts , Pfc. J. B. Robertson , Pvt. C. A. Rosenbalm , Pvt. H. Salgado Jr , Pvt. A. J. Santiagofranqui , Pvt. W. E. Smith , Pvt. J. A. Stansell , Pfc. D. J. Stevens , Pfc. K. K. Sylvester , Pvt. R. H. Tate , Pvt. S. Torres , Pfc. G. R. Welch , Pvt. J. A. Wolfe , Pfc. R. W. Yacoub , Pvt. A. R. Yerkey

Platoon 2089 Pvt. Z. A. Abbe , Pvt. C. Acosta , Pfc. J. G. Adkins , Pvt. J. T. Allen , Pfc. R. A. Arrazola , Pvt. B. K. Beck , Pvt. T. A. Benitez , Pvt. A. M. Best , Pvt. W. E. Bevins , Pvt. T. N. Birkins , Pfc. T. E. Blanton , Pvt. J. M. Borst , Pfc. J. W. Bowen , Pvt. N. G. Brockman , Pfc. B. J. Brown , Pfc. J. B. Burton , Pfc. J. K. Busy , Pfc. B. S. Carroll , Pfc. B. S. Chanddler , Pfc. C. E. Cintronrivera , Pvt. I. L. Collier , Pfc. R. M. Cooley , Pvt. N. A. Cooper , Pvt. J. K. Couser , Pvt. A. A. Coyner , Pfc. J. S. Creed , Pvt. C. S. Crowe , Pvt. A. J. Cuaresma , Pvt. J. R. Daley , Pvt. J. B. Davis , Pfc. B. R. Diede , Pfc. C. M. Dixon , Pvt. K. W. Dobson* , Pfc. O. W. Dukes , Pvt. V. R. Ellis , Pvt. M. D. Freinand , Pfc. K. J. Ferguson , Pfc. E. M. Fogarsi , Pfc. E. J. Foote , Pfc. J. A. Fordham , Pvt. A. J. Foster , Pfc. M. L. Garrison , Pvt. G. B. Guess , Pfc. K. C. Guisto* , Pfc. D. D. Harding , Pvt. R. L. Harman , Pfc. M. M. Heath , Pvt. R. S. Hopkins , Pvt. A. W. Jester , Pvt. B. M. Johnson , Pvt. R. Q. Johnson , Pfc. R. B. Jones , Pfc. C. P. King* , Pfc. J. E. Lane , Pvt. R. W. Lazzar , Pfc. J. G. Leon , Pvt. J. H. Lewis , Pvt. A. B. Little , Pvt. L. E. Lockhart , Pfc. H. D. Locklear , Pfc. D. A. Mclean , Pfc. H. J. Monroe , Pfc. C. W. Mooney , Pvt. J. J. Pitts , Pfc. Y. Polancolaracuente , Pvt. L. W. Redding , Pfc. N. V. Reinke , Pvt. B. A. Sawdon , Pfc. A. M. Sewell , Pfc. H. A. Sharew , Pvt. Z. T. Sigmon , Pfc. T. A. Stark , Pvt. T. P. Sterling , Pvt. D. S. Stipe , Pfc. B. G. Surette , Pfc. C. D. Taylor , Pfc. C. B. Thibodeaux* , Pvt. C. J. Thomas , Pfc. C. T. Thompson , Pfc. N. S. Wall , Pvt. L. E. Wallis , Pvt. M. S. Whittington , Pfc. D. A. Wiant* , Pvt. D. A. Williams , Pfc. J. Q. Williams , Pfc. J. T. Woodard

Platoon 2090

Pvt. D. I. Alexander , Pvt. C. A. Alvarado , Pvt. A. R. Alves , Pfc. E. Aponte , Pvt. J. I. Ariasaldana , Pfc. S. H. Bastion , Pvt. S. D. Beaudwin , Pfc. J. J. Bennetti , Pvt. D. A. Brown , Pfc. J. E. Bullock* , Pvt. J. P. Clark , Pvt. D. J. Contrino , Pfc. E. G. Coppin , Pvt. C. E. Corrales , Pvt. J. R. Couture , Pfc. E. A. Croley , Pvt. N. M. Darwish Jr , Pvt. M. A. Elliott , Pfc. D. G. Fannin , Pvt. T. L. Farmer , Pfc. A. M. Favors , Pfc. J. A. Forrester , Pfc. B. O. Garza , Pfc. A. C. Glazier , Pvt. H. Grab Jr , Pfc. M. C. Haltom* , Pfc. T. T. Honeycutt , Pfc. J. D. Horvath , Pvt. S. R. Inks , Pvt. S. H. Keikian , Pvt. C. J. Kline , Pfc. J. A. Kruggel* , Pvt. R. D. Labarre , Pvt. L. A. Lawrence , Pfc. D. R. Lee , Pfc. R. S. Lee , Pvt. H. J. Macleod , Pvt. A. P. Madison , Pvt. S. M. Martin , Pfc. T. E. Mccurrin , Pvt. C. N. Medrano , Pfc. J. N. Mena III , Pfc. J. E. Miles , Pfc. D. M. Miller , Pvt. N. J. Miller , Pfc. V. D. Molinare* , Pvt. N. A. Monnett , Pvt. J. R. Moore , Pvt. M. S. Moore , Pvt. C. I. Morejon , Pfc. J. W. Morley , Pvt. I. O. Morris , Pfc. D. T. Norin , Pvt. J. Y. Oakey , Pvt. S. J. Oconnor , Pfc. H. K. Ortiz , Pvt. T. S. Pannu , Pfc. N. J. Parent* , Pvt. D. L. Patton , Pfc. Z. P. Piechowski , Pvt. J. G. Poon , Pvt. J. L. Puente , Pfc. R. M. Putnam , Pfc. R. E. Putnam , Pfc. B. J. Robinson , Pfc. Z. T. Rowland , Pfc. D. V. Rowley , Pvt. A. B. Salisbury , Pvt. M. T. Schenkel , Pvt. M. A. Segura , Pfc. J. S. Slappey , Pfc. W. F. Slaughter* , Pvt. C. F. Slupe , Pvt. K. L. Swartzentruber , Pfc. J. E. Terry , Pfc. K. L. Thomas , Pvt. A. Tolbert , Pfc. Z. M. Vorhees , Pvt. A. M. Wassenich , Pfc. Z. R. Weaver , Pfc. T. H. Webb , Pfc. T. J. West , Pfc. S. C. Williams , Pvt. N. E. Williamson , Pvt. T. R. Woelmer , Pvt. D. T. Worley II

Platoon 2092

Pvt. W. W. Ashworth , Pfc. J. T. Bacon , Pvt. S. A. Ball , Pfc. K. L. Berman , Pvt. J. C. Bowser , Pvt. T. D. Brown , Pfc. S. T. Brune* , Pvt. J. C. Burgett , Pfc. Z. G. Carney , Pvt. K. M. Carter , Pvt. J. K. Coan , Pfc. S. B. Coates , Pvt. G. M. Coleman , Pvt. S. E. Collins , Pfc. D. J. Derose* , Pvt. Z. W. Domagala , Pvt. R. A. Donovan , Pvt. M. S. Easley , Pfc. J. R. Engelbach , Pfc. J. R. Fertal , Pvt. J. K. Forrester , Pfc. C. J. Fox , Pfc. D. A. Fuller , Pfc. M. Funes , Pfc. R. D. Gileeny , Pfc. J. C. Gonzalez , Pvt. A. J. Guyer , Pvt. J. R. Hawk , Pvt. S. T. Haynes , Pfc. R. Hernandezgarcia , Pfc. C. Herreraramirez , Pvt. B. R. Hoff , Pvt. M. P. Hogan II , Pvt. D. M. Jefferys , Pvt. S. G. Jorash , Pfc. T. L. Kelly , Pvt. A. M. Kimball , Pvt. J. T. King , Pvt. D. P. Knott , Pvt. J. S. Lanier , Pvt. D. D. Latson Jr , Pvt. D. P. Lizana II , Pvt. C. Lo , Pvt. L. D. Lowry , Pvt. J. M. Lynch , Pvt. J. Magrino , Pvt. C. Z. Marler , Pfc. C. J. Martin , Pfc. T. L. Martin , Pfc. J. N. Martineau , Pvt. J. F. Marziliano* , Pfc. A. McBride , Pvt. J. B. Mihanda , Pvt. M. A. Miller , Pfc. N. T. Muscato , Pvt. J. H. Myers , Pvt. A. D. Nunez* , Pvt. C. B. Olson , Pvt. C. J. Oreilly , Pvt. K. M. Phillips , Pvt. D. D. Rabkin , Pvt. S. S. Ramnanan , Pvt. K. Rivera , Pvt. A. G. Roth III* , Pfc. T. J. Rowe , Pvt. A. D. Russel , Pvt. J. V. Sanders , Pfc. R. O. Sanders , Pvt. E. I. Santana , Pfc. D. D. Schoolnick , Pvt. K. A. Scott , Pvt. K. J. Shea , Pvt. W. M. Spotts , Pvt. T. S. Banks , Pvt. J. B. Taylor , Pvt. J. A. Thompson , Pvt. Z. Q. Titus , Pfc. L. E. Torres Jr , Pfc. B. J. Vadakin , Pvt. L. V. Valientemarquez , Pvt. R. J. Vickery , Pvt. B. W. Walsh , Pvt. A. L. Weekes , Pvt. A. M. West , Pfc. Z. D. Wilson

Platoon 2093

Pvt. B. J. Andrukaitis , Pvt. D. L. Avila Jr , Pvt. N. D. Beaver Jr , Pfc. M. R. Borosky , Pfc. M. D. Brookswisby , Pfc. S. M. Buchanan , Pfc. S. C. Cammarota , Pvt. N. Crooks , Pvt. D. T. Damboise , Pvt. J. P. Darcy , Pvt. A. S. Davis , Pvt. N. D. Derr , Pfc. E. M. Diallo , Pvt. J. A. Diaz , Pfc. L. Elsea , Pvt. R. S. Erenberg , Pvt. H. Escobar , Pvt. J. Fernandes V , Pfc. T. S. Feuer , Pfc. J. I. Feury , Pvt. B. N. Foster , Pvt. M. J. Fuchs , Pfc. D. A. Gill , Pvt. B. J. Goldwater , Pfc. J. L. Gonzalez Jr , Pvt. J. Gonzalez , Pvt. M. Gonzalez , Pvt. N. D. Goodlett , Pvt. S. D. Gregg , Pvt. M. E. Heffron , Pfc. J. F. Hoehne IV , Pvt. T. J. Holloman , Pvt. C. A. Hutton , Pvt. C. A. Ingalls , Pfc. M. A. Jrad* , Pvt. C. R. Kathopoulis , Pfc. C. N. Kimbley , Pvt. T. B. Kinsley , Pvt. T. M. Kish , Pvt. J. G. Kniss , Pvt. R. J. Lapsley Jr , Pfc. D. R. Lewis* , Pfc. P. N. Livingston , Pvt. L. Loet , Pfc. F. Maldonado , Pvt. D. J. Marburger Jr , Pvt. S. A. Marcus , Pfc. A. S. Maree , Pvt. J. Marinefernandez , Pvt. B. C. Matos , Pvt. B. M. Messina , Pvt. A. C. Meyer , Pfc. M. J. Miller , Pfc. V. R. Moody* , Pvt. M. Moralescoria , Pfc. J. Navarrete , Pfc. S. Oneil , Pvt. M. L. Ortiz , Pfc. C. Perez , Pfc. T. L. Philbeck , Pvt. A. D. Piper , Pfc. A. L. Pitts III , Pvt. R. C. Pollina , Pvt. K. Rios , Pvt. J. Rosa , Pfc. C. P. Roseblossom* , Pfc. J. S. Salamone , Pvt. A. V. Salcido , Pfc. K. A. Schenker , Pvt. M. P. Serra , Pfc. I. G. Stebbins , Pfc. E. S. Suttman , Pfc. O. O. Tapia* , Pvt. S. E. Taylor , Pfc. B. Thammakhanti , Pfc. C. Z. Thomas , Pvt. M. D. Thompson , Pvt. R. L. Thompson , Pvt. A. J. Troxel , Pfc. C. A. Turner , Pvt. C. J. Varney , Pvt. D. D. Veasley , Pvt. D. A. Wellmon , Pfc. G. A. Werner , Pvt. A. J. Wood* , Pvt. T. W. York

Platoon 2094 Pfc. C. J. Allen , Pvt. P. Allocco , Pvt. D. A. Andrade , Pvt. M. J. Arrindell , Pvt. B. H. Barber , Pvt. W. R. Barber , Pvt. D. D. Behnke , Pvt. M. P. Bower* , Pvt. J. C. Breit , Pvt. J. E. Burgos , Pvt. J. P. CabreraDominguez , Pvt. D. T. Campbell , Pvt. J. R. Campbell* , Pvt. T. D. Carter , Pfc. J. Castillo Jr , Pvt. L. E. Cervantes , Pfc. B. J. Checco , Pvt. R. L. Corley Jr , Pfc. J. L. Couch , Pfc. C. J. Crozier , Pvt. A. M. Dahl , Pfc. C. E. Darley , Pvt. A. J. Delmotte , Pvt. M. J. Donovan , Pfc. R. J. Eller , Pvt. A. J. Farmer , Pvt. N. A. Fiore , Pfc. M. L. Free Jr , Pvt. R. P. Gillmer , Pfc. J. M. Gonzalez , Pfc. S. J. Grandison , Pvt. J. M. Grossman , Pvt. A. J. Gurnari , Pvt. L. S. Habib , Pfc. M. J. Harris , Pfc. O. A. Hegab , Pfc. J. D. Holton , Pvt. R. T. Howell , Pvt. J. Z. Huhta , Pvt. D. R. Jardine , Pfc. C. H. Johnson , Pfc. M. A. Jordan Jr , Pvt. I. M. Lanierel , Pfc. R. L. Lawton , Pvt. B. C. Magyar , Pfc. P. R. Mathews , Pfc. D. S. McCullough , Pfc. W. K. McLean* , Pvt. A. T. McMonagle , Pvt. N. P. McNulty , Pvt. E. Megargel , Pvt. Z. A. Miller , Pfc. J. F. Myers III , Pvt. S. Ngu , Pfc. J. Otano , Pfc. G. C. Parkhurst , Pvt. S. J. Perterson , Pvt. K. J Provost , Pvt. J. J Puchales Jr , Pfc. J. G. Quiones , Pvt. S. B. Reynolds , Pvt. J. Ringold II , Pvt. O. Rodriquez Jr , Pvt. W. Rodriquez , Pvt. J. J. Roman-Rodriquez , Pvt. J. G. Salinas , Pvt. A. R. Samuel , Pvt. D. Sapanchuk , Pfc. J. C. Saylor* , Pfc. Z. J. Schmidt , Pvt. J. K. See , Pfc. J. E. Sibbernsen* , Pvt. J. L. Silverling , Pvt. W. F. Sorgius , Pvt. A. J. Taylor , Pvt. C. J. Taylor , Pvt. S. A. Theohary , Pvt. K. M. Thompson , Pvt. M. J. Umani , Pvt. S. Valenzuela , Pfc. M. L. Vargas , Pfc. C. A. Walker , Pvt. B. A. Wombough , Pvt. J. S. Wood , Pvt. A. Wu , Pvt. D. Zang

Platoon 4038

Pvt. S. J. Acevedo , Pfc. M. D. Alston , Pvt. M. Arellanos , Pfc. M. L. Barbour , Pfc. S. N. Black , Pvt. K. Carrasco , Pfc. J. L. Cauble , Pvt. J. M. Cheadle , Pfc. K. S. Cole* , Pfc. B. E. Comoralawler , Pvt. E. S. Davis , Pfc. N. T. Dorley , Pfc. C. B. Dosher , Pfc. C. D. Dubois , Pvt. B. M. Ellenwood , Pvt. A. D. Esquivel , Pfc. K. D. Evans , Pvt. N. A. Flemmings , Pfc. S. P. Furst , Pvt. M. M. George , Pvt. J. C. Ghete , Pvt. L. A. Gilbert , Pvt. J. L. Gillum , Pvt. S. L. Greenbaum , Pvt. M. Gutierrezlopez , Pfc. M. N. Hallmon , Pfc. B. A. James , Pvt. A. R. Janes , Pvt. K. R. Johnson , Pvt. J. L. Jones , Pvt. C. N. Kipp , Pvt. M. M. Kuron , Pvt. T. M. Leonard , Pvt. N. M. Lopez , Pfc. K. V. Lyles , Pvt. A. E. Maganapadilla , Pfc. D. L. Mason , Pfc. A. N. Mcnece , Pfc. A. C. Mitchell , Pfc. B. J. Moser* , Pvt. T. C. Nava , Pvt. W. V. Norris , Pfc. S. D. Ortiz , Pvt. A. Paniaguaalcoser , Pvt. K. S. Plum , Pfc. H. M. Poland , Pvt. S. A. Pollard , Pvt. N. N. Porter , Pfc. A. K. Powell , Pvt. Z. K. Randall , Pvt. C. N. Rice , Pvt. S. J. Richardson , Pfc. J. M. Rocha , Pfc. J. A. Sanchez , Pvt. E. E. Sawyer , Pfc. C. H. Serenska , Pfc. K. M. Shaffer , Pfc. C. N. Sosa , Pvt. M. L. Spencer , Pvt. S. B. Springirth , Pfc. R. L. Stewart , Pfc. J. D. Taylor , Pvt. J. R. Underwood , Pfc. P. A. Valerio , Pvt. B. Vernon , Pvt. M. L. Villarreal , Pvt. C. R. Williamson , Pvt. S. M. Woollacott

Platoon 4039 Pvt. B. L. Barrett , Pfc. B. V. Bart* , Pvt. S. M. Belhman , Pfc. T. L. Bower , Pvt. T. L. Bradley , Pvt. M. R. Bridges , Pfc. A. M. Brown , Pfc. V. F. Canales , Pvt. K. N. Canas , Pvt. C. L. Carmona , Pfc. A. A. Casallas , Pfc. N. C. Castellanos , Pvt. A. N. Clark , Pfc. K. R. Cobian , Pvt. C. P. Davis , Pvt. C. C. Dennis , Pfc. A. N. Diaz* , Pvt. J. M. Duguay , Pvt. K. J. Ellsworth , Pvt. Y. Flores , Pvt. S. L. Francis , Pfc. E. L. Fulkerson , Pfc. M. C. Gonzales , Pvt. J. A. Gruzs , Pfc. A. M. Harris , Pvt. J. K. Harris , Pfc. J. R. Henderson , Pvt. A. R. Howell , Pvt. H. Huertasagosto , Pfc. S. M. Klieber , Pvt. H. A. Laporte , Pvt. C. G. Lara , Pfc. J. L. Letourneau , Pvt. C. E. Lizano , Pvt. J. L. Martin , Pfc. K. D. Martinez , Pvt. E. Martinezgarcia , Pfc. D. B. Materi , Pvt. K. A. Mccabe , Pfc. N. A. Mercado , Pvt. K. I. Molina , Pvt. A. J. Musselman , Pfc. C. A. Neal , Pvt. F. M. Ofisa , Pfc. M. I. Olguin* , Pvt. A. M. Remmel , Pfc. K. R. Riegelhauptherzig , Pvt. E. A. Roussell , Pvt. C. N. Roy , Pfc. A. A. Salaman , Pvt. G. N. Sanchez , Pfc. T. M. Schrick , Pfc. M. A. Shank , Pvt. E. C. Sharp , Pfc. J. Sharpe , Pfc. D. M. Snell , Pvt. M. S. Taitano , Pvt. L. D. Taylor , Pfc. R. S. Tew* , Pfc. A. A. Tickles , Pfc. L. A. Trifano , Pvt. A. R. Vega , Pvt. J. R. Wells , Pfc. H. Williams , Pvt. A. N. Wood , Pvt. V. R. Zepp

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