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Wednesday, November 27, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 47 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Charlie Company graduates

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

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

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Marines train with live explosives Page 5

Thanksgiving safety Page 13

Turkey bowl builds camaraderie Page 13

2nd MAW CG visits Fightertown

Photo by Cpl. Brady Wood Maj. Gen. Robert Hedelund, the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, visited Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, Nov. 21. During his visit, Hedelund spoke to Marines about the need to maintain the operational, technical and physical standards of the Marine Corps. Prior to his departure, Hedelund offered Marines a chance to ask questions about the transition to the F-35 Lightning II. The mission of the MAW is to conduct air operations in support of the Marine Forces to include Offensive Air Support, Antiair Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare, and Control of Aircraft and Missiles.

FRO’s stay on same page Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Eyes of the MAGTF return Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, welcomed back a detachment of Marines from a fivemonth deployment, Nov. 23. During the deployment, the detachment supported the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing by controlling the air space surrounding Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. “During this deployment I was in charge of super-

vising Marines that specialized in air space control measures,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Gorham, the air defense control officer for MACS-2. “Overall I think this deployment went very well.” By controlling the air space around Camp Leatherneck, MACS-2, Det A, was able to tell surrounding aircraft to change their course in the likelihood that the space was needed for takesee Macs-2, page 8 off.

Tri-Command family readiness officers gathered at the Four Winds facility aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to update each other on what more can be done to help Marines and their families, Nov. 20. The FROs take care of the TriCommand families by not only offering resources that will solve issues, but also by giving them classes on communication. “Family readiness is important because our goal is to empower that Marine and their family to be more self-sufficient,” said Deanna Simpson, the Marine Corps Family Team Building director for MCRD Parris Island and the Eastern Recruiting Region. “We also give newcomers the commander’s family readiness statement in the hope that it will set them up for success during their tour.” There are various units within

the Tri-Command area and the FROs stand by their Marines to make sure they are well taken care of. “No matter what the mission is for the base in which FROs are stationed our objective remains the same,” said Simpson. “The idea for this conference was for everyone to share their ideas and making sure that we network with each other.” “Networking is very important in our job,” said Craig Sproul, the family readiness officer for 6th Marine Corps District. “Since we work with a lot of families, we network amongst each other to share resources.” In order to increase their ability to help families, the FROs occasionally receive a class on a tool that they can use to their advantage. “We have received classes about what resources are available for our families out in town,” Sproul said. “The FROs see

conference, page 9

Thanksgiving safety

Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Thanksgiving is a time for families and friends to gather together, enjoy Thanksgiving delights, and be thankful. Steps should be taken to mitigate dangers that can result in illness, injury and death. An estimated 4,300 cooking fires

break out each Thanksgiving, resulting in approximately 15 deaths, according to the American Red Cross. Poison control centers receive hundreds of calls about food and alcohol poisoning during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Many of these incidents are preventable. The cooking range accounts for an estimated 60 percent of all cooking-

related home fires. To prevent fires and extensive fire damage there should be a smoke alarm and multipurpose fire extinguisher on every level of the home, and an additional extinguisher in the kitchen. Never leave food that’s frying, grilling, or broiling unattended. When boiling or baking, don’t walk away from the kitchen for more than

three minutes, and be sure to use back burners and turn pot handles away from cooktop edges, especially when young children are present. Don’t put on loose fitting clothing when cooking, long sleeved shirts are more susceptible to catching fire. Cooking safety goes beyond fire safety, improper cooking procedures could also result in food poisoning,

which could cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea, headaches, a fever and impaired consciousness. Fresh turkey should sit in the refrigerator for no more than two days. To properly thaw frozen poultry make sure they sit in a tray to prevent cross-contamination. When cooking, use a meat see

Thanksgiving, page 13

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Games and Entertainment

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:31)

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

Saturday 4:30 p.m. R (1:57)

Saturday 7 p.m. R (2:08)

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 Chicken and broccoli Java molasses pork casserole and beans loin and potatoes

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:31)

Sunday Lunch Dinner Baked citrus herb Meat loaf and garlic crusted fish and rice mashed potatoes

Sunday 4:30 p.m. R (1:56)

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

Sudoku

Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Bayou jerk pork loin Beef short ribs and and broccoli roasted zucchini Tuesday Dinner Lunch Baked ziti with italChicken fried ian and marinara chicken and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Thursday Dinner Lunch Herb roasted pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and beets Friday Dinner Lunch Baked tomato pork French fried shrimp chops and beans and green beans

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

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 4.

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Lutheran • 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Holy Communion Service in the Small Base Chapel 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. Who were the first settlers that celebrated Thanksgiving? 3. These are the people you eat Thanksgiving dinner with. 5. What is the most common main dish for Thanksgiving dinner? 8. Who did the pilgrims celebrate Thanksgiving with? 9. What big holiday is celebrated in November? 14. You watch this Thanksgiving morning on TV.

1. This pie is orange. [HINT: You see alot of them at Halloween.] 2. What can you find inside of a Thanksgiving turkey? 4. What is another word for “sweet potatoes?” 6. Dad’s watch this game on TV after Thanksgiving dinner. 7. This food is red in color. 10. Who is the famous guy who appears at the end of the Thanksgiving parade? 11. What does a turkey say? 12. What animal loves to beg for some of your turkey dinner? 13. What do you do most of on Thanksgiving day?

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 4.

Command Information

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

Happenings

Forecast according to weather.com

A Santa and Me photo shoot is scheduled to take place Nov. 29 - Dec. 24, at the MCRD Parris Island Exchange from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m., Monday - Friday. For more information call 228-1538.

A Candyland at the North Pole event is scheduled to take place Dec. 11 at the Air Station Fitness Center from 6 - 8 p.m. This is a family event, all ages are welcome. For more information call 228-7010.

A Jingle Bell Run is slated to take place Dec. 6, at the Air Station Fitness Center at 7 a.m. Holiday dress is encouraged. For more information call 228-1566.

FRIENDS of Caroline Hospice is scheduled to hold a Jingle Jog 5k Dec. 7, at the Spanish Moss Trail located at 2727 Depot Road from 8:30 a.m. 8:30 p.m. For more information visit eatsleepplaybeaufort.com/event/2013jingle-jog-5k.

The Commanding Officer’s 25th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is scheduled to take place Dec. 9, at the 7 Day Store aboard Laurel Bay from 6 - 8 p.m.

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.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Did you know...

Nov. 27, 1950, in a carefully planned assault, eight Chinese Communist divisions in Korea launched a massive attack which had as its expressed purpose, the destruction of the 1st Marine Division. This action led to the successful southward Marine Corps attack out of the Changjin (Chosin) Reservoir to the coastal port of Hungnam.

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.

Jet Stream The

Public Affairs Officer

Brain Teaser

Capt. Jordan Cochran

You’re in a cement room with no windows or doors. The only thing you have is a mirror and a piece of wood. How do you get out?

Public Affairs Chief

Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham

Press Chief

Sgt. Terika S. King

Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Editor

Cpl. John Wilkes

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 4.

Thankful for Life’s Challenges Cmdr. Dean Hoelz Air Station Chaplain

Wait for the Lord; be strong and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord! Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord” The ancient Jewish Leader David, the author of Psalm 27, sings this song to prepare for the trial before him! Despite the many amazing demonstrations of God’s providence in his life this song seems composed to quell the uprising temptations of mistrust. Little is known of the specific circumstances behind the context of the composition of this song of patient thankfulness. It is a Psalm composed in a very personal prose. In it, King David is reminding himself to wait for the Lord to act, to be strengthened by the memory of past victories, and to courageously face the enemies before him with patient trust. He’s waited before. Waiting requires the ability to be patiently humble. His humility in the face of giants, angry kings, and rebellious sons confounds his closest of companions. Before God rescued Israel by delivering Goliath into David’s hands, David had to tend his father’s sheep while his older brothers left for battle. Before God delivered David from the ill-temper of King Saul, David had to wander the wilderness until God made him king. Before God delivered David from the hand of his rebellious son Absalom,

David humbly submitted to the providence of God saying “Let him (Absalom) alone, and let him curse; for the Lord has bidden him. It may be that the Lord will look on my distress, and the Lord will repay me with good for this cursing of me today” 2 Sam 16:1112. “Be Strong” Don’t quit. Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful). We know and strive to teach every new Marine recruit this simple but important motto. However, we can’t assume the type of character or heart of the individual to responsibly practice this motto. Why a recruit would come to live by this is at one level founded upon the indoctrination of Marine Corps history and at another through the simple discipline of training. Yet even with these more is required to be present in the very soul of the recruit. David speaks from the vantage point of faith lived out before him. His faith is in the revealed experience of an all-powerful and faithful God. His strength is based on the humble trust that his life’s circumstances are not his ultimately to control. Life or death he trusts in God’s purposes. “Let your heart take courage.” Considering the nature of our enemies both secular and spiritual we must be physically fit, mentally fit, and spiritually fit. The ability of our hearts to take courage in the face of trials is dependent upon what we have learned in developing each one of these ar-

eas. Most importantly is the need to do things that promote the presence of faith, hope, and love. Practicing the spiritual disciplines of reading scripture, daily prayer, communal worship, and the practice of charity all promote healthy spiritual hearts filled with life and peace. With these in great measure in our lives we have the ability to courageously forge ahead with patient thankfulness and weather any storm life my throw our way. Appearing in The Massachusetts Centinel on October 14, 1789, George Washington issued a historic proclamation during his first year as President. It sets aside Thursday, November 26 as “A Day of Public Thanksgiving and Prayer.” Signed by Washington on October 3, 1789 and entitled “General Thanksgiving,” the decree appointed the day “to be observed by acknowledging with grateful hearts the many and signal favors of Almighty God.” Of course, with those acquainted with the tremendous obstacles to the winning of independence, the humble thanksgiving called for was to express gratitude to the true source of freedom and courage this great land has always enjoyed. I pray that as we face a time of great uncertainty politically, economically, and spiritually in this land we will this Thanksgiving remember to “Wait for the Lord” with humble and thankful hearts. He may yet “look on our distress and repay us for good.”

Comm/Media Relations Cpl. R.J. Driver

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In The Community

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Investing toward your credit score Cpl. Rubin Tan

Combat Correspondent

According to the Marine Corps 2013 almanac, 36.7 percent of Marines are 21 years old or younger, many of whom joined immediately out of high school. One class missed by many people is how to handle personal finances. There are no problems with staying on your parent’s cell phone plan, using a debit card and living with no real financial obligations. It all isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but where does your credit stand and how can you build or improve your credit score. Credit history is a key factor when making big financial decisions. This can include purchasing a car, home or even a recreational vehicle; the finance options available will depend on one’s credit score. Credit scores are used by banks and lenders to determine what interest rates to give a person. Scores below 619 are considered poor, average scores range from 620 to 679 and good credit scores are 680 and higher. A free annual credit report can be obtained by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com. For those who have very

little or no credit history at all, applying for a credit card or even get a personal loan can help build good history. However, applying for too many credit cards and personal loans at once is seen by credit bureaus as a desperate act to gain quick assets. The best way to build credit is to pay bills on time and maintain a low ratio of debt compared to your combined credit limit of all cards. According to banks, cardholders shouldn’t use more than 30 percent of their combined credit limit. For example, if a person has two credit cards and their total credit limit is $1,000, they should not use more than $300 in credit. Phone bills and utility bills don’t positively affect your credit, but can negatively impact your credit score if payments are missed. However, using credit cards to pay bills is one way to improve credit scores. Individuals who have already fallen prey to bad credit practices most likely owe credit card companies, make late payments, utilize quick loans and even spend money they don’t have using credit cards. Secured credit cards are an option for people with bad credit and require

cardholders to pay an initial deposit fee depending on the card’s credit limit. The advantages of a secured credit card are that most companies report regularly to the major credit bureaus. Some credit unions offer a secured credit card with the opportunity to gain rewards points, something not offered for others in the credit card market. A budget can also help people with their credit scores by managing money to pay off debt faster while not creating more debt through day-to-day living. Marine Corps Community Services has two personal financial management program managers in the Tri-Command area. Dale Wilkes aboard the Air Station and Chuck Mathieu operates aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. From budgeting to investing advice and credit checks, their mission is to provide service members with the knowledge and support needed when overcoming obstacles to financial growth. For financial help and advice contact Dale Wilkes on Fightertown at 2287055 or Chuck Mathieu aboard Parris Island at 228-2218.

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In Other News

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Practice how you perform Cpl.Timothy Norris Staff Writer

“Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole! Fire in the hole!” yells an explosive ordnance technician before a deep boom shakes the earth, signaling the detonation of an ammonium nitrate explosive at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort demolition range, Nov 14. The Air Station Explosive Ordnance Disposal team trains regularly with live explosives, often with the Beaufort County Bomb Squad, to sharpen their technical skills. “We train quite often with the

Marine Corps,” said Scott Johnson, the Beaufort County Bomb Squad commander. “Even though they are military and we are law enforcement, we still have the same goals.” Explosive ordnance technician is one of several military occupational specialties that rate the monthly Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay or demolition duty. According to Marine Administrative Message 0361/09, the purpose is to, “compensate for the more than normally dangerous character of such duties and encourages members to continue to volunteer to perform these duties.”

The Air Station EOD Marines agreed, however, that all the training they do with live explosives is not about the money. “There are many types of incentive pay out there for combat zones and non-deployable situations,” said Staff Sgt. Matthew Anderson an EOD Tech from Franklin, Tenn. “We try to go out there and do our job as efficiently as possible. EOD techs are risking their lives every day and they don’t do it for the money or the glory. They do it to save lives.” In between sets of demolition, the EOD team recognized one of

their team members for exemplifying the very reason they put their lives at risk on a regular basis. Staff Sgt. Timothy Golden, an explosive ordnance technician, received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his successful deployment to Afghanistan, where he neutralized 20 active improvised explosive devices, and destroyed 374 pounds of homemade explosives, among other actions that saved lives. “Awards don’t normally capture the entirety of what a Marine has done,” said Chief Warrant Officer Jesse McGinnis, Air Station EOD

officer-in-charge. “This is only a snapshot of an eight-month deployment where he undoubtedly changed the battlefield and saved lives.” On the Air Station, after each demolition, Marines would inspect the remains to determine if the simulated explosives would have been rendered safe without risking others safety. The constant exposure to real explosives, Anderson added, prepares the Marines for the dangers of working with real IEDs, and gives them the skills to walk away unhurt, as Golden did in Afghanistan.

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In Other News

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Lance Cpl. Jacob Prescott

Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting took the Airfield Vehicle Operator Indoctrination Course (AVOC) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 14. The purpose of AVOC is to train Marines to safely operate vehicles on the airfield and use effective, standardized communications.

AVOC: driving with flight Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting took the Airfield Vehicle Operator Indoctrination Course (AVOC) aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 14. To those Marines and others aboard the Air Station, it’s just another class and qualification nec-

essary to perform their job. The course is vital, though, and gives ARFF an essential capability. “In case of an emergency, we need to be able to respond as quickly as possible,” said Lance Cpl. Tyler Howkinson, an aircraft rescue fire fighter who attended the course. “This course makes it possible for us to drive the firetrucks onto the airfield safely.” The purpose of AVOC is to train

Marines to safely operate vehicles on the airfield and use effective, standardized communications. “They have to know where the runways are and the layout of the airfield to support aircraft safety,” said Staff Sergeant Christopher Jones, who teaches the AVOC class in addition to his usual duties as tower chief for Air Traffic Control. The topics covered in the course

are broad and include knowledge needed to follow Federal Aviation Administration regulations and Air Station regulations. Some of the subjects are: speed limits, off-limit areas, procedures, radio communications, light gun signals, designations and markings, tower locations and emergency procedures. “Without the class, Marines wouldn’t know proper proce-

dures and could go on a runway during departure or landing by accident,” said Jones. “There would be potential loss of human life, injury and loss of equipment.” The Marine Corps is built on the capabilities and leadership of individual Marines. High standards and safety training help to ensure that Marines are as well-protected as possible in their working environment.

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MACS-2 continued from page 1

“I thought the deployment went well,” said Gorham. “I was able to meet a lot of different Marines not just from the Air Station but also from Camp Pendleton and MCAS Cherry Point.” “I was really excited to see him again,” said Sandy Gorham, mother of lst Lt. Andrew Gorham. “It’s been five months and now it’s our turn to be with him.” After arriving, the Marines greeted their families and fellow Marines. “I was very excited to see my husband,” said Dawn Broeker, spouse of 1st Lt. Eric Broeker. “It’s been a long time and I was ready to see him again.” Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, continuously trains their Marines to prepare for the time to deploy and support other units in order to accomplish a mission. The unit will be preparing Marines for a deployment that will take place early 2014.

Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, welcomed back a detachment of Marines from a five-month deployment, Nov. 23. During the deployment, the MACS-2 detachment supported the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing by controlling the air space surrounding Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.

MALS-31 Marines return from ITX

The last few Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 returned from an Integrated Training Exercise (ITX), Nov. 23. The month-long exercise, held in Twentynine palms, Calif., teaches Marines essential skills needed for deployments. Marines learn to work with other parts of the Marine Corps and other branches of the military at ITX through live-fire combined arms training and urban operations to be as prepared as possible.

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Wednesday, November 27, 2013

CONFERENCE continued from page 1

Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 gathered for barracks bash, Nov. 1. Unit family readiness officers set up a variety of events including sports tournaments and unit luncheons to boost camaraderie among the Marines.

also pull together to make events such as the annual Kids Fest to make them better for the families.” In their pursuit to help military families, the FROs also help each other by sharing resources and keeping each other in the loop. “Everybody has a lot of great ideas and they are sharing those ideas,” Simpson said. “There may be a time where the FROs will inform everyone of some recurring issues within their battalion or squadron; this allows the rest of the family readiness team to offer their two cents and help them.” Family readiness officers can be reached at any time during the day. Most of them, if unavailable at the office, will provide their cell phone number in the voicemail message. Due to their hard work, family readiness officers have become an essential piece of mission readiness and troop welfare by offering resources to those in need of their assistance.

Preparing for the worst

Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Special Reaction Team Marines and police officers with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort trained in Charleston, S.C., Nov. 18. The team members conducted new courses of fire for the M4 carbine, the M9 pistol and the M40A5 sniper rifle. The Marines shot weapons at various target sizes from several distances, with different drills to better prepare them for an array of scenarios they could face. SRT is a group of military policemen trained to handle missions beyond the call of duty for basically trained law enforcement.

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Around The Corps

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

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Wounded Warriors participate in adopt-a-school MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- Marines from the Combat Center’s Wounded Warrior detachment participated in an adopt-a-school event at Onaga Elementary School Nov. 14. The Marines spent the day with children of different grade levels playing bingo, board games, and building blocks. “I came here last year to do the same types of things with the kids,” said Staff Sgt. Sean O’Leary, patient, Wounded Warrior West: Detachment Twentynine Palms. “These kids look up to the Marines. Spending time with the kids is good for the Marines, but it is a huge deal for the kids.” When the Wounded Warriors arrived at the elementary school, children immediately noticed and began to smile, wave and thank them for their service. After the warm greetings from the children, the Marines split up, integrating into classes from kindergarten to sixth grade. The Marines introduced themselves to the students and were assigned different stations throughout the classroom. The stations consisted of bingo, building blocks and board games. The students had 15 minutes at each station until the bell rang to switch. The teachers gave the students the signal for lunch and while the children were eating, the Marines remained in the classrooms to help the teachers with different tasks including organizing papers, books and assignments. “I really appreciate the help,” said Margarita Ramirez, 2nd grade teacher, Onaga Elementary. “The Marines are so willing, and take such good care of the children.” The students returned from lunch with smiles on their faces after seeing the Marines were still in the classrooms. The Marines then began to help teach the children in different subjects including math and reading. The Wounded Warriors each took a couple of the children to separate parts of the classroom and helped teach the material assigned to the students. “The Marines are awesome,” said Hector, 2nd grade student. “They are a lot of fun and I can’t wait until they come back to visit us again.” After a couple of lessons from the Marines, the children said their final goodbyes and the Wounded Warriors left the elementary school until the next time they are offered a chance to return.

Bravo Battery completes dualfire exercise SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Marines with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conducted a two-day dual-fire training exercise using M777 howitzers and M327 Towed-Rifled Mortar Systems at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Nov. 12 and 13. Using four M777s and two M327s, Bravo Battery attempted training while firing both systems side-by-side. Unfortunately, due to issues at the range, the battery was unable to begin firing the M327s. However, the M777s fired in a simulated environment as if the M327s were fi ring alongside them. “The purpose of this exercise is for us to provide better capabilities of support fire on the battlefield,” said Staff Sgt. Fernando Faria, guns platoon sergeant for Bravo Battery, 1st Bn., 12th Marines, and a 31-year-old native of Tampa, Fla. During the battery’s course of fire, one of the M777’s digital systems went offline, forcing the Marines in that section to zero in on their target using the gun’s iron sights. The senior officers took advantage of the downed system to offer Marines better training by turning off the digital systems on the rest of the guns. While the M777s fired their 155 mm artillery shells, the M327s sat off to the side. Unable to actually conduct fire missions alongside the rest of the battery, Marines took advantage of the situation by completing safety checks and dry-fire procedures. Since the M777 howitzers are mediumrange firing systems, it can be difficult for them to impact targets that breach their minimum shooting distance. However, the M327 Towed-Rifled Mortar Systems are short-range firing systems that solve that problem. As Bravo Battery fired its final rounds, the Marines put their training to use as they conducted three back-to-back fire missions. During two of the three, the command operations center gave the signal for the entire battery to fire at the same time, and the ground quaked as the M777s fired as a whole. “It’s always good when we can come out here and get in some good training,” Faria said.

Marines of Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 prepare for a flight near Barstow, Calif. Nov. 15, in support of exercise Raven 14-01. Exercise Raven is an aviation training exercise designed to provide air support to Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command to better prepare them for their upcoming deployment.

Marines, Bulgarians conduct joint Exercise Peace Sentinel 13

Lance Cpl. Brytani Musick

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve

Fort Irwin, Calif. -- Reserve Marines of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 participated in training exercise Raven 14-01 along with their activeduty counterparts at National Training Center Fort Irwin, Calif. during the month of November. Exercise Raven is an aviation exercise designed to provide close-air support training to Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command in preparation for their upcoming deployment. This exercise helps MARSOC’s training by providing close-air support, radio communication and emergency extract, simulating the real-life requirements they could face while deployed. This is Raven’s second iteration after its start in 2012. “It’s a pretty big footprint for us,” said Sgt. Maj. Amman Catalan of Marine Aircraft

Group 49 Detachment C, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing based at Belle Chasse, La. “It gets a lot of Marines out of their element, out of the normal day-to-day basis to actually perform their MOS in a semicombat environment.” Catalan said the best part of the exercise is seeing all the Marines come together, finding out their own capabilities and seeing the hard work they are putting in. HMLA-773 is broken into three detachments in different states – New Jersey, Georgia, and Louisiana. Catalan said combining all three detachments for an exercise like this is a rare opportunity. “The cohesion of the unit is very tight,” Catalan added. “Every time we pack up and leave our home training center, we here at 773 take it as an opportunity to learn. Doubly so for us as Red Dogs, since we have three sites, time we can spend together as a squadron is time

well spent,” said Lt. Col. Kyle Burress, HMLA-773 Commanding Officer based at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. Aviation requires a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work. For every one hour of flight time there are eight hours of maintenance that have to go into the aircraft. Before that work can even begin Marines need tools, fluids, wires, paint, and hundreds of other items that need to be prepared. While this is going on Marines are performing other functions in the administration, operations, and other sections. So, for one hour of flight time in one of the squadron’s AH-1W Super Cobra helicopters or UH-1N Huey’s, it literally takes hundreds of hours of hard work and cooperation. “Marines are phenomenal,” said Catalan. “They’ll work all day just to get a bird up in the sky.” While most of the mechanics, administrative and logistical

personnel were active-duty, the pilots were Reserve Marines. The Reserve and active-duty Marines had seamless coordination while working together, according to Catalan. “Interaction between the active-duty and Reserve Marines is always a great opportunity for everyone involved. For the Reserve Marines, the MOS training received is critical,” Burress agreed. “While our commitments overseas may be winding down, there are still, and probably always will be, Marines deployed overseas and away from their families. This was our opportunity to support them prior to deploying,” he said. The Reserve and activeduty Marines of HMLA-773 built strength as a unit, gained unique training in an uncommon environment, and learned valuable operational skills as each day passed during exercise Raven 14-01.

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MANILA, PH - Lance Cpl. John Robertson and members of the Philippine Armed Forces assist a civilian displaced by Typhoon Haiyan at Villamore Air Base as part of Operation Damayan. Typhoon Haiyan has impacted more than 4.2 million people across 36 provinces in the Philippines according to the government’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. Robertson is a landing support specialist with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines with Transportation and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a fire team challenge at the Lejeune Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) town here Nov. 20. Service members had to perform challenges at seven different stations and show proficiency in skills outside of their individual military occupational specialties. “We have landing support, heavy equipment operators and motor transport Marines clearing rooms and doing other things that oftentimes they might think they don’t need to know, but that’s

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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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not the case,” said 1st Sgt. Joshua A. Peterson, the company first sergeant for T&S Company. “In a deployed environment is not the time to learn to operate their communications gear or anything else.” Aside from room clearing, Marines had to treat and evacuate casualties, set and use a radio, find coordinates on a map and rig a Humvee for a helicopter support team. Each fire team was timed and evaluated at every station. The Marines from the winning fire team received a 72hour liberty period and meritorious masts. The company commander also awarded the winning fire team leader with a certificate of commendation. “Exercises like this are very important because when you put Marines in com-

petitive mode and put a little stress on them they’re going to learn the things they need to, and you’ll see how they perform under stress,” said Peterson. Emphasis was also placed on trusting fellow Marines and the importance of camaraderie and brotherhood in the Marine Corps. “A lot of Marines join for the brotherhood and camaraderie, but don’t really feel it when they just work in a shop and go home at the end of the day,” said Capt. Lee Stuckey, the commanding officer of T&S Company, CLB-2, 2nd MLG. “These Marines are getting to know each other so much better by working together [as a fire team] and having pressure put on them. It’s one great way we can show them we care about them, and at the end we get to reward them.”

MACS-2 detachments square off during Turkey Bowl Marine Corps Air Station -- Members of Cherry Point’s Marine Air Control Squadron 2 laced up their cleats for the annual Turkey Bowl flag football tournament Friday to build camaraderie and attempt to take the crown away from the defending champions. The defending champions, the detachment C “Bogue Rats,” overcame an early loss to retain the trophy against seven other MACS-2 teams for the second consecutive year. The Rats blew out New River’s air traffic control detachment “B Team” in the final game, 39-16. The champions had their work cut out for them right out of the gate. Fumbling the opening game to B Team, the Bogue Rats had to play sound football to get back in the finals, according to Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason D. Mincolla, team captain of the Bogue Rats. “I think we were just nervous the first game,” said Mincolla. “We really pushed back those next five games, plus the fact that (B Team) suffered a key injury really improved our odds.” Each team featured of a mix of officer and enlisted players working their way through the brackets to prove which detachment was the best on the gridiron. “It was good football all day,” said Mincolla. “People really started to take it seriously the closer they got to the finals.” Beckie Kerkendies, the squadron family readiness officer said the tournament, now in its fifth year, continues to grow and improve. “The event was excellent this year,” said Kerkendies. “Everyone who came out had a great time, with a lot of awesome games.”

HMH-366 refines combat efficiency, lights up night sky

Marines with Transportation and Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group clear rooms during a fire team challenge at the Lejeune Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) town aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 20, 2013. Service members had to perform challenges at seven different stations and show proficiency in skills outside of their individual military occupational specialties.

Okinawa land return progress marked by Japan Vice-Minister of Defense Lance Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

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Takeda, the Director General of the Okinawa Defense Bureau and announcer for the ceremony. The Ginowan City Mayor, Atsushi Sakima, the U.S. Consul General, Naha, Alfred R. Magleby, and Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, the commanding general of MCIPAC, joined Ryota Takeda following the introductory speech to install the boundary stakes. “(The installation of the stakes) represents the collaboration between local government, land owners, the United States government, and the Government of Japan to install stakes at the boundary line between the land to be returned and the land to remain as U.S. facilities,” said Hirofumi Takeda. The ceremony concluded with

the removal of a utility pole, marking the beginning of the new fence construction. “The Okinawa Defense Bureau will move forward with the necessary work for returning West Futenma Housing Area, Camp Foster, and make the utmost efforts so that the return will benefit (all in attendance),” said Hirofumi Takeda. The housing area, opposite U. S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, according to Truax, includes approximately 1,046 plots of land belonging to 662 Okinawan landowners. The land return is a result of the Special Action Committee on Okinawa, which refocuses the U.S. military presence, and rebalances resources in support

of U.S. allies in the Pacific, according to Col. Dwight C. Neeley, the Defense Policy Review Initiative director with MCIPAC. “(The DPRI) seeks to reduce the impact of the Marine Corps’ population on the Okinawa community,” said Neeley. “The focus is to move approximately 9,000 Marines off Okinawa.” The return of the housing area marks continuing progress in fulfilling our Special Action Committee on Okinawa agreement with Japan, according to Neeley. “We look forward to the return of the West Futenma Housing Area to the local city (of Ginowan) and to the Government of Japan,” said Neeley. “It’s one of the first steps of major land returns on Okinawa.”

CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa -- Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Ryota Takeda, visited the West Futenma Housing Area Nov. 22 at Camp Foster, for a ceremony to mark the new boundary between Camp Foster and Ginowan City. The ceremony signified the progress made since an April 6 visit by Itsunori Onodera, Japan’s Minister of Defense, who called for the housing area’s return to Ginowan City be the model for base return. The ceremony demonstrated the strengthening of the relationship between the U.S. military and the Government of Japan, and the return of the West Futenma Housing Area to their control, according to Col. William J. Truax Jr., the assistant chief of staff, G-7, government and external affairs, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. “We’re happy to see progress and to restore this land,” said Truax. “It’s good for the people in the Okinawa community.” Takeda addressed the audience at the beginning of the ceremony, discussing the new boundary line between Camp Foster and Ginowan, and the schedule for the full return of the housing area, which has a pro- Japan Parliamentary Senior Vice-Minister of Defense, Ryota Takeda, right, the Ginowan City Mayor, posed completion date of March Atsushi Sakima, center, and Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador, Toshihisa Takata, left, install a 2015, according to Hirofumi boundary marker Nov. 22 at West Futenma Housing Area on Camp Foster.

Marine Cops Air Station Cherry Point -- Pilots and crew members from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conducted a night fire exercise off the coast of Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Nov. 14, aiming to sharpen their combat effectiveness. Firing from a CH-53E Super Stallion, the Marines employed Browning M2 .50-caliber machine guns while maintaining communication between pilots and crew. The combination of firepower and constant communication between pilots and crew makes the aircraft a potent force in support of real-world operations. During live fire exercises, communication between gunners and pilots is key, said Capt. Tyson Metlen, a CH-53 pilot with HMH-366. “Maintaining good communication and keeping the aircraft stable are essential,” said Metlen. “[We] let the crew know our movement so they can adjust their fire and prepare for a maneuver.” Metlen, who has been with HMH-366 for nearly a year, has twice piloted night fire exercises. The training helps pilot and crew maximize their combat prowess, he said. “Any time [we’re] going into a landing zone, or taking enemy fire, we can be used for defensive measures such as suppressing the enemy,” said Metlen. Firing accurately on a target from a moving helicopter is challenging at best. Gunners rely on their pilots to maintain a steady, consistent flight pattern to help provide accurate air-to-ground fire, according to Sgt. Timothy Gayson, a crew chief and aerial gunner with HMH-366. “You need to be able to tell the pilots how you need the aircraft to be maneuvered,” said Gayson. “That communication [gives the gunners] more time and better angles to put rounds on the target.” Gayson, who has deployed twice to Afghanistan, attended the Weapons and Tactics Instructor course in Yuma, Ariz., to train as an aerial gunner instructor. “There is a big difference between firing a .50-cal out of the aircraft and firing from the ground,” said Gayson. “[Aircraft mounted guns] shoot and reload faster, maneuver quicker, and are more accurate from the lack of recoil.” Because of the pace of real world operations, live fire exercises help prepare pilots and gunners physically and mentally to support Marines while deployed combat environments. In combat everything happens so fast, and with the boost of adrenaline anyone can get tunnel vision, said Gayson. “So the training we conduct here, where we practice how to lead, track and follow targets helps with avoiding tunnel vision and judging distance when we’re out in Afghanistan,” said Gayson.

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15 years and five good conduct medals Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Good conduct is a pillar of the United States Marine Corps, a foundation of honor, courage and commitment. A good conduct medal is awarded to each Marine every three years as long as they uphold the standards and regulations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice and does not receive any Non-Judicial Punishments within those three years. Therefore, if a Marine receives an NJP within those three years, the clock starts over. Throughout her 15 years of service, Gunnery Sgt. Latrice Todd, the staff noncommissioned officer-in-charge of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aviation supply response division, has proven that it is possible to stay on the right path and not sway from what is right. "It's taking what your parents taught you and applying it to your career in the Marine Corps," said Todd. "It's those ethics and morals that help you uphold the fact that, as Marines, we do right even when no one is looking, and hold ourselves to higher standards than others." The Corps’ values of honor, courage and commitment help each Marine tune their personal moral compass. But often, being a part of a group or organization encourages one to think of more than themselves and helps strengthen the basic values foundation laid in childhood. "Most Marines will pay attention to how the people within their own shop behave and try to take the best part of each one and apply it to themselves," said Todd. Todd warns that while emulating others can be effective in making good behavior decisions, it’s smart to not follow someone doing the wrong thing. "The bad part is that some Marines might see something that isn't considered right from someone who is a higher rank and think

'since it's ok for them then it must be ok for me,” said Todd. Remembering the drive to do the proper thing just because one should isn’t enough; personal conduct affects what happens in the workspace and in one’s career. “With bad conduct you may have more formations and you might have to micromanage a little more. By the actions of one Marine everybody has to sit there and suffer for a while,” said Gunnery Sgt. Mauricio Gallego, the squadron gunnery sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. All Marines are taught how to conduct themselves. These teachings should also be applied when one is on liberty. “Some people believe that doing what’s right when no one is looking while at work is enough,” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Curt Denham, the operations chief for Headquarters and Service Battalion aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. “A proper Marine would know that doing what is right even when no one is looking is continuous, whether you’re on or off duty.” Being the recipient of five good conduct medals, Todd credits success to the support she receives from her family. "My main motivation was my two girls and my immediate family," said Todd, a native of Birmingham, Ala. "They have supported me every step of the way. If it wasn't for them I don't think I would be able to do the things I do." Throughout life most people personify qualities and ideas that are both taught and observed. These qualities affect our behavior and conduct. The way people conduct themselves not only affects what others think about them, but it also affects the decisions that are made and the consequences of those decisions.

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MACS-2 builds esprit de corps Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A, held a turkey bowl tournament at the softball fields aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 21. The turkey bowl was meant to serve as an activity in which Marines could build esprit de corps and camaraderie. “Best morale booster all year long,” said Lance Cpl. Joshua Dodiehl, a communication technician for MACS-2. “It’s a great way to blow off steam and build camaraderie.” “This whole thing was about getting together to do something fun,” said Gunnery Sgt. Quentin Bolin, the air traffic control operations chief for MACS-2. “Everyone got into their teams and started having a blast.” There were six teams playing in the turkey bowl: motor transportation, radar, navigational aids, communications and two headquarters teams. The championship game was the Lion’s Den versus The Kings. By the end of the game, the Lion’s Den came out on top to win the championship with a final score of 46 to 17. The Lion’s Den beat The Kings in their first game but The Kings were unfortunate in beating the Lion’s Den. “We are out here just having fun,” said Lance Cpl. Charles Hadley, an air traffic controller for MACS-2. “This is something different, something new and the competition itself makes for a little more fun and a little more growth.” Each game for the turkey bowl lasted 40 minutes, “We wanted this to serve as a reminder that Marines are people too,” said Bolin. “We enjoy doing things other than having to work. This is us coming out playing football during football season and having a good time.” Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detachment A is planning to hold a corn hole tournament and a volleyball tournament in the future.

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thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, and refrigerate leftovers within two hours of cooking. Although there are many risks during Thanksgiving in the home, they also extend away from the kitchen and dinner table. As people gather to meet with their families and friends the roads will be flooded with drivers. During the holidays, distracted driving is a major cause of auto accidents. To prevent being distracted on the road make snacks, drinks, and toys accessible to occupy young children, and don’t use cell phones while behind the wheel. Motor vehicle accidents can also be prevented by making sure the driver is well rested prior to driving, and limiting travel to 350 miles per day, or no more than eight hours a day. Additionally keep a first aid kit inside the vehicle in case of emergency. “Thanksgiving is the first major holiday of the holiday season, and I hope everyone has a wonderful time with their friends and families,” said Gunnery Sgt. Moses Lozano, the Ground Safety Manager with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “By staying alert and following safety guidelines you can prevent dangerous situations from occuring.”

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Thanksgiving holiday message

This Thanksgiving, many of us will gather with friends and family while others remain forward deployed, far from loved ones. Regardless of where you may be celebrating, do not forget the reason we observe this holiday and remember those that overcame adversity to grant us the blessings we now enjoy. Give thanks for them and for those who are continuing to strengthen our great nation. As always, please ensure safety remains a priority for you and your Marines, sailors, and civilians over the extended liberty period. Too many of our Marine and Navy families have suffered senseless mishaps that could have been prevented with proper care and attention. As you enjoy this welldeserved break, remember that not one of our Marines, sailors, or civilian employees is expendable.

Brigadier General Castellvi Marine Corps Installations East

Celebrate safely and wisely. Remember to plan ahead, buckle-up, slow down, and do not drink and drive. Make sure every Marine, sailor, and civilian in Marine Corps Installations East understands that returning safely from this holiday weekend is the primary mission at hand. Happy Thanksgiving and semper fidelis.

Graduates

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Charlie Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 1088

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Pfc. A.J. Upton, Anthony, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.R. Coker

Pfc. D.L. Richard, Versailles, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.T. Gay

Pfc. O.A. Bromfield, Stuart, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. G. Bogacyzk

Pfc. Z.Z. Foster, Kettering, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.M. Riddle

Pfc. J.R. Brandon Jr., Danville, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.D. Carney

Pfc. J.T. Bunner, Greenfield, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C.R. Daly

Platoon 1089 Platoon 1090

Platoon 1093

Platoon 1094

Platoon 1088

Pvt. A. D. Abshier , Pvt. L. Addison Jr. , Pfc. L. D. Anderson , Pvt. H. D. Babb III , Pvt. D. R. Benton , Pvt. S. L. Berryhill , Pfc. J. D. Birks , Pfc. S. E. Bonds , Pvt. T. W. Bonner , Pfc. J. C. Bowman , Pvt. F. A. Boyle , Pvt. T. S. Burns , Pfc. B. Cervantesmelchor , Pfc. A. A. Chandler , Pvt. C. I. Cisca , Pfc. J. E. Collins , Pvt. J. C. Cox , Pvt. G. W. Crocker , Pvt. L. A. Cromer , Pfc. J. T. Cutchin , Pfc. S. H. Debord , Pfc. J. F. Downey Jr. , Pfc. B. Eduah , Pfc. A. D. Epps , Pvt. J. M. Fedina , Pvt. C. L. Fernandez , Pfc. B. A. Fiedorowicz* , Pfc. D. T. Fisher* , Pvt. J. T. Fults , Pvt. J. K. Gambill , Pfc. J. Garciamolina , Pfc. T. G. Gregory , Pvt. N. L. Groh , Pfc. J. H. Gross , Pvt. J. A. Guffey , Pfc. T. Hang , Pfc. N. H. Hill , Pvt. R. J. Hix , Pfc. T. L. Hoffman , Pvt. C. M. Hull , Pfc. Q. A. Jackson , Pfc. B. J. Jenkins , Pvt. R. A. Juarez , Pfc. V. D. Kelly , Pvt. C. S. Kinsey , Pfc. C. G. Kolarik , Pvt. C. L. Lambert , Pfc. R. T. Martin , Pfc. T. J. Mathews , Pvt. J. K. Mcgee , Pvt. N. M. Miller , Pvt. J. D. Mincin , Pfc. B. M. Mintz , Pfc. M. A. Monk , Pvt. D. B. Morrison , Pvt. C. L. Myers , Pfc. S. P. Neary , Pvt. D. W. Null Jr. , Pvt. D. M. Palumbo , Pfc. K. K. Parrott* , Pvt. K. W. Payne , Pvt. J. M. Pringle , Pfc. R. J. Ramirez , Pfc. J. D. Repking , Pvt. D. Rios , Pfc. D. J. Roberts , Pvt. C. H. Robinson , Pvt. B. V. Sibley , Pvt. J. R. Smith , Pvt. T. J. Smith Jr. , Pvt. Z. R. Spencer , Pvt. J. A. Stephens , Pvt. S. T. Stiles , Pfc. S. D. Tart , Pvt. R. B. Taylor , Pfc. S. J. Taylor , Pvt. A. M. Teierle , Pfc. O. J. Teixeira , Pfc. S. M. Thomas , Pvt. A. B. Toney , Pfc. A. J. Upton , Pfc. G. W. Wonnacott

Platoon 1089 Pfc. G. A. Adams * , Pvt. D. J. Augste , Pvt. W. T. Baisley , Pfc. A. R. Battle , Pvt. W. Bethany III , Pfc. A. J. Bialobrzeski , Pvt. J. M. Briceland , Pfc. O. A. Bromfield * , Pfc. C. H. Burlison , Pvt. E. L. Cannon , Pvt. T. J. Carlo , Pvt. D. C. Carter , Pfc. T. R. Clarke , Pvt. J. C. Cooper , Pvt. D. G. Daniel , Pvt. S. R. Detiege , Pvt. B. K. Dietzel , Pvt. E. T. Dollard , Pfc. D. Duplessy , Pvt. J. M. Edinger , Pvt. N. J. Fanelli , Pvt. M. G. Foster , Pvt. A. W. Francis , Pvt. B. A. Fricker , Pvt. M. R. Geneus , Pfc. S. T. Gioletti , Pfc. C. M. Grubb , Pfc. A. N. Haller , Pvt. T. J. Hanna , Pvt. S. T. Hare , Pfc. A. M. Harris , Pvt. C. W. Hart , Pvt. R. J. Harvey , Pvt. A. J. Hebert , Pvt. C. M. Henderson , Pfc. R. A. Hermann * , Pvt. C. R. Hobson , Pfc. D. K. Hobson , Pvt. J. J. Hodge , Pvt. K. M. Holder , Pvt. A. D. Holmes , Pvt. D. L. Holt , Pvt. C. W. Hunt , Pfc. N. W. Hurtienne , Pvt. J. W. Jernigan , Pvt. C. A. Jones , Pfc. N. A. Jones , Pvt. J. M. Jubilee , Pvt. R. R. Kolar , Pvt. B. S. Livingston , Pvt. B. Luis , Pvt. J. L. Marks , Pvt. R. P. Martin , Pfc. C. R. Martinez , Pvt. A. D. Mccloud , Pfc. C. W. Mccollumn , Pfc. N. S. Metz , Pfc. D. R. Moore , Pfc. J. A. Outen , Pfc. P. J. Pelham * , Pfc. M. S. Rearick , Pvt. M. J. Rennolds , Pfc. A. D. Rivas , Pvt. R. A. Rivers , Pvt. T. J. Rolland , Pvt. B. R. Smith , Pfc. P. H. Smith , Pvt. A. L. Snell , Pvt. E. G. Soto , Pfc. J. B. Spronk , Pvt. J. D. Stamey , Pvt. D. A. Stein , Pfc. S. T. Stephenson * , Pfc. W. B. Strachan , Pfc. C. B. Stuberg * , Pfc. S. A. Thompson , Pfc. M. A. Vincent , Pfc. N. A. Wahl , Pvt. J. C. Whitaker , Pvt. J. S. Williams , Pvt. S. R. Wilson

Platoon 1090

Pvt. J. U. Ainsworth , Pvt. K. W. Allen , Pvt. J. F. Auld , Pvt. C. F. Austin , Pfc. J. J. Babb , Pvt. A. J. Ballato Jr. , Pvt. M. B. Barnes , Pvt. J. Barreras , Pvt. B. P. Barton , Pvt. J. G. Bauer , Pvt. K. W. Bissol , Pvt. J. K. Bloodworth , Pfc. J. R. Brandon Jr.* , Pvt. D. W. Burkett , Pvt. S. C. Carney , Pfc. P. A. Carr , Pvt. M. T. Casbarro , Pvt. A. J. Chisholm , Pvt. J. W. Cochran , Pfc. L. C. Cook , Pvt. K. G. Cox , Pvt. J. J. Davenport , Pvt. M. J. Dupuis , Pvt. C. E. Dwyer II , Pvt. Z. J. Farrington , Pfc. C. T. Feltman , Pvt. B. L. Friedrich , Pfc. C. J. Garcia , Pvt. J. P. Gardner , Pfc. J. M. Green , Pfc. J. E. Griffith* , Pvt. C. Gutierrez , Pfc. R. D. Hall* , Pvt. M. B. Hately , Pfc. L. W. Hill , Pvt. A. J. Hillyer , Pvt. E. M. Hofler , Pfc. J. R. Hucks , Pfc. Z. T. Ipockvinson* , Pvt. T. C. Johnson , Pvt. H. L. Johnston , Pfc. T. B. Kelsay , Pvt. A. E. Kelsey , Pvt. E. M. Kenol , Pvt. J. R. Lariviere , Pfc. G. Luna , Pfc. D. A. Lundgren , Pvt. M. L. Lynch , Pvt. C. J. Lynn , Pvt. J. M. Medina , Pvt. S. C. Meintel , Pvt. C. Melendez , Pvt. E. H. Merkel , Pvt. B. P. Miner , Pvt. A. M. Morgan , Pvt. D. S. Moses , Pvt. J. N. Moyer , Pvt. T. M. Nguyen , Pvt. G. D. Oaks , Pfc. J. M. Ortega* , Pvt. J. A. Ortiz , Pvt. E. D. Ozbun , Pvt. M. J. Perry , Pfc. A. T. Poole , Pfc. T. L. Poppe , Pvt. D. K. Ratliff , Pfc. L. K. Ridley , Pvt. D. E. Riveley , Pvt. J. M. Romanchik , Pvt. Q. O. Simms , Pfc. C. C. Smith , Pfc. C. M. Smith , Pvt. K. J. Strickland , Pvt. J. T. Tatem , Pvt. P. S. Taylor , Pvt. S. I. Thornton , Pvt. L. L. Vega , Pvt. T. C. Wooten , Pvt. B. C. Yater , Pfc. M. P. Wiwitsurakarn

Platoon 1092

Pvt. C. M. Baldwin , Pvt. K. D. Bell , Pvt. J. J. Berger , Pvt. M. J. Bessette III , Pvt. D. J. Billock , Pfc. C. H. Brashear , Pvt. J. C. Breckheimer , Pfc. D. L. Breland , Pvt. J. F. Brown , Pvt. D. D. Burgess , Pfc. S. M. Burns , Pvt. D. M. Cary , Pvt. J. Castellanos , Pvt. V. M. Castillogarcia , Pvt. A. S. Coffman , Pvt. A. F. Cooley , Pfc. N. E. Cosmore * , Pfc. E. J. Deslonde , Pvt. J. G. Dobson , Pfc. T. T. Dockersy * , Pvt. B. E. Donnelly , Pfc. J. Donnelly , Pvt. S. A. Duggan , Pvt. N. V. Evans , Pvt. D. A. Ford , Pfc. D. M. Francis , Pvt. J. R. Garcia , Pfc. G. M. Gaudlap III , Pvt. M. S. Guinard , Pvt. S. M. Gurung , Pfc. A. J. Hill , Pvt. N. J. Hill , Pvt. J. S. Hollenbeck , Pvt. C. F. Hooton , Pfc. J. S. Hughes , Pvt. F. A. Johnson , Pvt. Z. N. Justus , Pvt. M. K. Kizzie , Pvt. B. M. Kolb , Pvt. E. P. Labombarde , Pfc. R. D. Landerfin Jr , Pfc. F. G. Lemay , Pfc. J. C. Lopez , Pvt. J. T. Macklin , Pfc. B. M. Mancini , Pvt. R. L. Mathis , Pfc. M. B. Mazaik , Pvt. E. J. Medlar , Pvt. A. D. Mills , Pvt. D. J. Mitchell , Pvt. J. I. Morales , Pvt. R. G. Morris , Pvt. D. A. Munroe , Pfc. M. A. Nievesrosado III , Pfc. J. J. Palathinkal , Pvt. R. A. Paulus , Pvt. C. E. Perrine , Pfc. S. M. Pierson * , Pfc. D. L. Richard * , Pvt. M. S. Richardson , Pvt. C. J. Ridall , Pvt. B. A. Rightnour , Pvt. B. A. Robertson , Pvt. N. E. Rogers , Pfc. D. N. Sample , Pvt. B. A. Sayers , Pvt. D. J. Shattuck , Pvt. C. J. Suarez , Pvt. B. Suriel , Pvt. C. C. Troxel , Pvt. J. L. Tyson , Pvt. R. Vidals , Pvt. J. T. Wall , Pvt. A. J. Warnick , Pvt. K. S. Williams , Pfc. N. I. Williams , Pfc. K. W. Wood , Pvt. R. L. Zhong

Platoon 1093

Pvt. C. M. Adair , Pfc. E. C. Afzali , Pfc. J. M. Bell , Pfc. A. C. Blocker , Pvt. C. A. Braden , Pvt. J. T. Breton , Pvt. E. J. Buckle , Pvt. J. D. Cain , Pfc. J. L. Candelario , Pfc. R. J. Caron , Pvt. J. A. Castillogomez , Pvt. W. D. Clark , Pvt. J. J. Coleman , Pfc. G. P. Cornet , Pvt. N. F. Craig , Pvt. A. Davila , Pvt. B. A. Diaz , Pvt. D. A. Driver , Pfc. M. R. Edwards , Pvt. P. J. Eklund , Pvt. B. C. Elliott , Pfc. D. D. Elliott , Pvt. C. O. Evangelista , Pvt. J. T. Fankam , Pvt. N. P. Fleming , Pvt. Z. Z. Foster* , Pfc. C. A. Garachana , Pvt. T. W. Gill , Pvt. S. S. Gordon , Pfc. J. P. Grothe , Pfc. D. C. Hagh , Pvt. J. T. Hahn , Pfc. J. H. Hebb II , Pvt. H. S. Hengstler , Pvt. A. L. Jones , Pfc. J. A. Jones , Pfc. J. M. Keyes , Pfc. Z. D. King , Pvt. M. J. Laliberte , Pvt. D. L. Layman Jr. , Pvt. C. A. Lazarczyk , Pvt. D. M. Lovett , Pvt. J. M. Martin , Pvt. J. M. Matie , Pvt. E. J. Matosmorales , Pfc. T. D. Moonholliday , Pvt. M. W. Moser , Pvt. N. A. Munnings , Pvt. H. N. Ochoa , Pvt. D. M. Odonnell , Pfc. C. C. Oliver , Pvt. E. W. Olsen , Pvt. H. Padilla Jr. , Pvt. J. D. Parchman , Pvt. J. M. Pellitteri , Pvt. C. C. Phillips , Pvt. J. J. Pikuritz , Pvt. M. D. Proctor* , Pvt. G. D. Richardson , Pvt. J. A. Richmer , Pvt. J. W. Riessen , Pvt. R. J. Ryan , Pfc. B. M. Seitz , Pfc. N. A. Sherry , Pvt. B. M. Siegrist , Pvt. C. B. Smith* , Pvt. C. P. Sosnoski , Pfc. K. R. Stears , Pvt. L. A. Sumner , Pfc. J. M. Tamburino , Pvt. T. F. Toepfer , Pfc. R. D. Valencia , Pvt. J. J. Vallejosalvarado , Pfc. P. T. Vandal , Pvt. A. E. Weiss , Pvt. J. F. Wetzel , Pfc. J. C. White , Pvt. B. L. Wild , Pvt. J. W. Winchell , Pvt. C. W. Wooten Jr. , Pvt. K. Yang , Pvt. M. P. Yurko

Platoon 1094 Pvt. T. G. Adams , Pfc. S. M. Anderson , Pvt. S. W. Andes Jr. , Pvt. J. S. Aragona Jr. , Pvt. D. M. Arias , Pvt. A. E. Bankowski , Pvt. S. J. Boucher , Pvt. K. D. Brickous , Pvt. D. F. Bridge , Pvt. D. J. Brock , Pfc. J. T. Bunner* , Pvt. R. J. Burke , Pfc. R. D. Cabrera , Pvt. M. R. Chapman , Pvt. A. K. Clark , Pvt. C. M. Clark , Pvt. B. T. Creal , Pvt. D. J. Cumpston , Pvt. S. D. Dorcely , Pfc. B. J. Doxey* , Pfc. D. A. Dukes , Pvt. U. Farooq , Pvt. T. J. Foody , Pvt. E. S. Granda , Pvt. T. A. Green , Pfc. P. S. Harden , Pvt. R. W. Hatcher , Pvt. J. A. Haynes , Pfc. T. D. Henderson Jr.* , Pvt. S. A. Henriquez , Pfc. I. Hernandezperez , Pfc. Z. A. Hyman , Pvt. A. J. Jiminez , Pfc. P. R. Jolliver , Pvt. Q. T. Jones , Pvt. J. K Lacosse , Pvt. M. F. Lecompte , Pfc. B. E. Loos , Pvt. D. K. Macias , Pvt. A. M. Maacintyre , Pfc. M. M Mackay , Pvt. K. S. Mangen , Pvt. I. Martinez , Pvt. D. S. Mason , Pfc. J. A. Smith , Pvt. J. Melendez , Pvt. J. J. Mendez , Pfc. M. Morgana , Pvt. M. A. Nunezhernandez , Pfc. S. P. Oconnor , Pvt. C. E. Ortiz , Pvt. P. A. Ortiz , Pfc. M. R. Partyka , Pvt. K. A. Platerovasquez , Pfc. D. D. Prescod* , Pfc. E. A Ramirez , Pvt. J. W. Rose , Pfc. C. C. Russell , Pvt. J. A. Rutherford , Pfc. E. C. Santiago* , Pvt. L. C. Sears , Pfc. J. A. Smith , Pvt. R. T. Sweeney , Pvt. J. Teodoroparedes , Pfc. J. D. Trainum , Pvt. N. A. Treasure , Pfc. C. T. Veschio , Pvt. F. Villalta , Pfc. O .C. Villegashernandez , Pvt. B. R. Ward , Pvt. D .J. Washington , Pfc. R. V. Webb Jr. , Pfc. A. L. Weber , Pvt. M. A. Wheeler , Pfc. J. C. White , Pfc. D. L. Whitehead Jr. , Pvt. M .J. Wineberger , Pvt. A. T. Word , Pvt. M. P. Zueger

*Denotes meritorious promotion

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