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Friday, December 13, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 49 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Lima Company graduates Page 15
“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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2nd MAW Commanding General’s Inspection Page 6
MWSS-273 Canoochee field exercise Page 10
Beaufort’s Christmas Parade Page 13
An F/A -18/B Hornet, with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101, landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to be turned into a Medal of Honor recipient memorial, Dec. 9. The nearly 30-year-old jet will be painted white, bearing the Medal of Honor and the names of four Medal of Honor recipients.
Marines, sailors honor Medal of Honor recipients with flying monument Cpl. Timothy Norris Staff Writer
The 1980’s era jet, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., is being renovated to bear the names of four Medal of Honor recipients: Marines Sgt.
Dakota Myer, Cpl. Jason L. Dunham, and sailors Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor and Lt. Michael P. Murphy. An F/A -18/B Hornet landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to receive a new coat of paint, Dec. 9. “It’s pretty cool. We’ve never done an aircraft like this before,”
said Staff Sgt. Edgar Pineda, the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 staff noncommissioned officer for the Corrosion Control Facility. “When it comes to painting, this is normal,” Pineda said. “It’s something we do every day. The only difference is that this is going to be white instead of grey.”
The amount of paint on an aircraft can affect the balance during flight so the majority of the blue tactical aggressor scheme paint will be removed down to the metal airframe. The surface will then be repaired and primed to remove dents, scratches and any other defects to have a smooth, clean surface
to paint on. “It’s like a car,” Pineda said, calling attention to the hornet’s nearly 30-year lifespan. “The more dents and cracks it has, the more time it takes to fix it. This aircraft will be a little more time consuming.” see
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Laurel Bay, Air Station address overhaul Cpl. Timothy Norris Staff Writer
Laurel Bay residents will receive a new address next month as a Department of Defense directive is implemented across the Marine Corps. The directive mandates all military buildings
and streets comply with the Enhanced-911 addressing system. Enhanced-911 is a system of numbering structures sequentially and roads by compass directions, associating telephone numbers with a physical address so that first responders can ac-
curately identify and quickly reach their destination. Landlines are attached to the address they originate from and cellular phones use global positioning satellites and cellular towers to pinpoint a caller’s location. see
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DoD approves community outreach programs Cpl. Timothy Norris Staff Writer
Headquarters Marine Corps reinstated community outreach programs for fiscal year 2014 with the release of Marine Administrative Message 639/13, Dec. 5. This includes fly-overs, music outreach programs by Marine bands and air shows for several Marine Corps air stations including Beaufort. “We are planning for the Air show in the spring of 2015,” said Mark Story, a Marine Corps Community Services nonappropriated funds contracting officer. “It will include the Blue
Angles but be different from previous years. Everything from the vendors to aerial acts that have never been here before: it will all be updated and new.” The bi-annual air show aboard the Air Station and the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band are the two biggest community outreach programs in the Tri-Command. “It’s Important for Marines to interact with the public,” said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stephen Giove, the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band officer-in-charge. “We get to tell the Marine see
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VA, GI Bill scam David Ellard
Education Services Officer
A Parris Island Marine Corps Band saxophonist plays in the Parris Island Big Band Ensemble during the Beaufort Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Beaufort, Dec. 6. Community outreach programs are restricted to a 45 percent reduction from the 2012 fiscal year budget and stricter event selection guidelines.
Veterans should be aware of a marketing scam targeting callers trying to reach the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Call Center or GI Bill Call Center. A marketing company has established two fraudulent numbers that differ from the two official VA call center numbers by one digit. If the fraudulent number is dialed by mistake, the answering party will offer a gift card and try to obtain personal and financial information, including credit card information, from the caller. The answering party may even transfer the caller to the VA after the caller's information is obtained. Note that VA will never ask you for a credit card number or banking information over the phone. Before giving personal sensitive information over the phone make sure you know who you are taking to.
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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule
Saturday 2 p.m. PG-13 (1:52)
Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.
Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:54)
Saturday 7 p.m. R (2:04)
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 Mesquite roasted Asian barbecue turkey pork loin and rice and potatoes
Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:31)
Sunday Lunch Dinner Honey BBQ chicken French fried shrimp and vegetables and tater tots
Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG (1:31)
Sunday 7 p.m. PG-13 (2:08)
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Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Spaghetti with meat Open faced steak sauce sandwiches Tuesday Dinner Lunch Yankee pot roast and Louisiana chicken corn on the cob and sausage gumbo Wednesday Dinner Lunch Texas BBQ beef Maple mustard pork brisket and beans loin and potatoes Thursday Dinner Lunch Chicken and Jamaican jerk chicken orzo soup and creole macaroni Friday Dinner Lunch Mambo pork roast Maple glazed salmon and sweet potatoes 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. 18.
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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.
Across: 1. Santa ___ 2. Holds groceries 5. Opposite of cool 8. Polka ___ 9. Tie this around a present 10. Heavenly being 11. December 25 13. Eaten with soup 15. Pals, buddies 16. Used to fasten gift wrap
18. Metallic tree decoration 20. Myself 21. God’s son 22. Christmas carol, “Away in a ___” 23. Santa’s helper 25. Christmas plant 27. ___ the Snowman 28. Decoration for door 29. Journeys
Down: 1. Mailed greeting 2. Christmas songs 3. Santa is this 4. Red and white peppermint sticks 5. A season 6. Mary is this to Jesus 7. Gifts 12. Christmas kissing plant 14. Christmas color 17. All
18. Name cards for gifts 19. ___ Pole 20. Tune, melody 22. ___ Christmas 24. Giggles 26. Outside Christmas decoration
Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 18.
Command Information
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Happenings A “Santa and Me” photo shoot is slated 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 “Youth Holiday Party” event is scheduled to take place Dec. 14, at the Air Station Bowling Center from 1 - 4 p.m. Ages six to 14 are welcome. Registration is required. For more information call 228-7106.
A radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education program is slated to take place Jan. 6, in the Air Station Library at 9:30 a.m. The class is for children ages eight to 12. Registration is required. For more information call 228-7311.
The 44th Senior Citizens’ Tea is scheduled to take place Dec. 15, at the Air Station Officers’ Club from 1 - 3 p.m. For more information call 228-547-2844.
The Single Marine and Sailor Program Christmas Meal is scheduled to take place Dec. 25, at Afterburners aboard MCAS Beaufort at 3 p.m. For more information call 228- 6246.
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.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Did you know...
Dec. 15, 1948, the Secretary of the Navy signed a “Memorandum of Agreement” with the State Department which laid the basis for the modern Marine Security Guard program at U.S. embassies throughout the world.
Be aware of possible near or below freezing temperatures throughout the winter months. Exposure to cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become lifethreatening. Infants and elderly people are most susceptible. What constitutes extreme cold varies in different parts of the country. In the South, near freezing temperatures are considered extreme cold.
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Contact us: 228-7225 mcasbeaufort@gmail.com BFRT_JPAO@usmc.mil Commanding Officer MCAS Beaufort Col. Brian Murtha
Public Affairs Officer
Brain Teaser
Capt. Jordan Cochran
A magician is standing on a concrete floor holding a raw egg with his hand outstretched. Without the aid of any objects, he is able to drop the egg two feet without breaking it’s shell. How does he do it?
Public Affairs Chief
Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham
Press Chief
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Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez
Editor
Cpl. John Wilkes
Kindness Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 18.
gentleman who had what I still think was more than 20 items in the express lane. His grocery cart Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot of excessive food items only added about the power of kindness, those fuel to my already grumpy state of simple acts where people pause to mind and then it happened, undo something for another simexpectedly. The older gentleman ply because they chose to. I have simply turned to me and politely noticed that whenever someone said, “Mister, you look like you’re in shows me kindness, it always a hurry, why don’t you go ahead of changes me for the better. me?” Not long ago while waiting in the First, his offer made me ask express lane at the commissary, myself if my attitude looked that which is never as fast as I would obvious. Secondly, his act of kindlike, my impatience began to show. ness changed my attitude. I went It had been a long day. I was tired from silently complaining in my and hungry and my physical state mind about having to wait in line, was adding to my negative emoto saying out loud, “sir, thank you tional state. Bottom line, I was getso much,” and I said it sincerely too! ting really grouchy and irritable. The man’s kindness directed I was standing behind an older towards me changed the rest of my
Cmdr. Dean L. Hoelz
MCAS Beaufort Command Chaplain
day. His kindness changed me from being overly concerned about my time, my schedule, and my plans, and caused me to become centered once again in the one who showers us daily with abundant acts of kindness, that is, the creator of all things. As people of God we are both recipients of great kindness and agents of God’s kindness towards one another. Kindness isn’t always doing great things for others; rather it is doing little things that make a great difference in the lives of others. When we take the time to offer a simple act of kindness to another by word or deed, we not only make a difference in the life of another, we make a difference in our life as well.
“Kindness isn’t always doing great things for others; rather it is doing little things that make a great difference in the lives of others.” Cmdr. Dean L. Hoelz
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Because of climate conditions in Calif., VMFAT-101 sent the hornet to the Air Station to be painted in a climate controlled hanger. “We don’t have all the necessary equipment in Miramar to do something this extensive,” said petty officer 2nd class Phillip Morgan an aviation structural mechanic with VMFAT-101. “In Miramar we would have to deal with the elements. Wind, potential rain, fog and moisture in general are your worst enemies when painting air-
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“It used to be that if you didn’t know your address, first responders may not know how to get to you,” said Joseph Otterbine, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort lead fire inspector. “Now phones are linked to a physical address so even if you can’t speak they know where to go. With this system we don’t have to look at a map or guess where to go. We can respond quickly.” The system was created to minimize re-
craft.” In the end, the dedication and gratitude to those whose names will be painted on the hornet is shown by the great lengths the Marines and Sailors of VMFAT-101 have gone to accomplish their mission. “It’s going to be a fresh start,” Morgan said. “It’s inspiring and motivational. It shows our gratitude to put the time and effort into it. It’s our tribute to these people for what they did.” When the Medal of Honor hornet returns to MCAS Miramar, it will fly as a living monument to the heroic actions of the four individuals whose names it will bear.
sponse time by emergency personnel. During an emergency, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. “It’s common sense,” Otterbine said. “The sooner we get there the better.” Laurel Bay isn’t the only base required to change addresses, all military installations and housing are now required to follow the E-911 address system. The current numbering system on Laurel Bay isn’t sequential and doesn’t divide the street by even and odd numbers. The Air Station buildings are numbered sequentially by when they were built, making buildings difficult to find for those who are not familiar with the bases.
An F/A -18/B Hornet landed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 9. The aircraft will be made into a Medal of Honor recipient memorial.
“Although the military police and our firefighters know where everything is, Beaufort County personnel may not,” said Owen Webb, an Air Station Public Works engineer. “If they respond as backup to an emergency call, they could get lost. With this system they will be able to quickly respond to emergencies.” Every house and building on Laurel Bay will receive a new number. Laurel Bay Boulevard, Cypress Street, Althea Street, Cardinal Lane and Dove Lanes, will all be divided by East and West, while Crusader Crossing and Swamp Fox Trail will be divided into North and South. With the holiday season in full swing, the
United States Postal Service has already been notified of the coming changes and is prepared to deliver any packages or correspondence to the correct location using either address. “There shouldn’t be any issues with mail or package deliveries,” Webb said. “The only impact on residents will be their address change.” Residents are required to fill out a change of address form online at www.usps.com or at a post office with their new address, which can be found at www.atlanticmcc. com as soon as possible as the post office will deliver only to the new address starting Jan. 10.
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Marines with the Parris Island Marine Corps Band sing a barbershop medley during the Christmas Concert, Dec. 8. Marine administrative message 639/13, released Dec. 5, reinstated community outreach programs like performances by Marine Corps bands, flyovers, air shows, Marine Week and other civic focused events for fiscal year 2014. The programs are restricted to a 45 percent reduction from the 2012 fiscal year budget and stricter event selection guidelines.
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Corps story and teach the public about us and help them understand how and why we do things,” he said. “They may only know what they hear on the news or see in the movies, but at public events they get to see what we are really like.” The outreach programs have been given strict guidelines on selecting what events to support. The budget also received a 45 percent reduction from the 2012 fiscal year. The message specified that resources should be focused on local areas at no cost to the government, and in areas not normally reached. “We’re taking it slow,” Giove said.
“We want to be sure about the new rules and regulations and be as fiscally responsible as possible.” Other community outreach programs include the Marine Field Band, the Silent Drill Platoon and the Drum and Bugle Corps, the President’s Own Marine Band, flyovers, Marine Week and other civic focused programs. “Many people are patriotic and love the military,” Giove said. “Community outreach programs honor our veterans, spread patriotism and help recruiting. We’re open for business and we’re happy to be playing for the American people again.” Although the outreach programs have a smaller budget, they are back on the calendar of events for cities, stadiums and schools across the nation and Beaufort County.
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The Commanding General’s Inspection Program helps Marines by ensuring their safety and high standard of excellence, but it primarily helps the commanding general decide which squadron is most combat ready. The inspection covers more than 60 categories essential to the daily functions of the squadron and combat readiness.
CGI: Making sure Marines are taken care of Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Lt. Tanya Bates, U.S. Navy, an industrial hygienist for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, walks through an office at VMFA(AW)-533 to inspect safety standards. She sifts through a stack of aprons and checks through protective goggles for cracks and cleanliness. She quizzes the Marines. How do you use the eye-washing station? Where is your first aid kit? How can you tell if someone is allergic to latex?
This was the scene at Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 when VMFA(AW)-533 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort had a commanding general’s inspection, Dec. 2-7. The Commanding General’s Inspection Program helps the commanding general decide which squadron is most combat ready and makes certain the squadrons uphold their high safety, operational readiness and combat readiness standards.
The inspection covers more than 60 categories essential to the daily functions of the squadron and combat readiness, giving a picture of the unit’s strong points and weak points. The grades and feedback from the team of inspectors allow the commanding general to compare aviation squadrons across 2nd MAW side-by-side. For aviation squadrons, a CGI focuses heavily on high standards of safety. Safety standards are set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
“Almost all of the safety policies in OSHA regulations are there because at one point in time they were written in blood,” said Bates. “People have been hurt and killed, and controls were implemented so that we can protect ourselves. [Those controls] give [the Marines] a better quality of life, not only now but as they leave the Marine Corps and later when they reach their golden years.” Throughout the CGI, inspectors corrected safety deficiencies as they are found.
“It’s not just about giving the Marines a grade; it’s about training and teaching them,” said Gunnery Sgt. Craig Willbanks, a ground safety officer for 2nd MAW. “It can be something as simple as making sure [Marines] know what a material safety data sheet is, or making sure they know proper first aid procedures if they get something in their eye or ingest something, so they don’t end up inadvertently damaging themselves in the long run,” said Willbanks.
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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, use their heavy equipment to construct a helicopter landing zone during a field exercise aboard Ft. Stewart, Ga., Dec. 5. The scenario was used to teach Marines how construction would be affected by a deployed environment.
Sweathogs operate from Ft. Stewart Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer
Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 traveled to Ft. Stewart, Ga., for a weeklong field training exercise at Canoochee Airstrip, Dec. 2-11. To prepare for the exercise, the Sweathogs identified each company’s responsibilities and offered training based on training goals. At the beginning of the week, after setting up their forward operating base, Marines began their simulated deployment. “At the beginning of the week some
mistakes were made,” said Cpl. Michael Alfaro, a training clerk for MWSS-273. “However, once they were fixed, things got much better.” According to 1st. Lt. Michael Yevon, the company commander for Headquarters and Service Battalion of MWSS-273, mistakes are where the biggest training values are gained. “We learned what corrections needed to be made in the future to become more proficient,” said Yevon. MWSS-273 conducted improvised explosive device training, simulated Forward Operating Base attacks and trained on how to repair a base after an
attack. During IED training, Marines learned basic patrolling techniques, as well as, how to neutralize IEDs. Later in the week, the squadron practiced responding to simulated attacks on their forward operating base. Following the assault on the base, Marines used training from earlier in the week to repair the base after the attack. Since there are over 70 military occupational specialties within MWSS-273, the training helped the squadron come together and complete all mission-essential tasks.
On Dec. 5, the Sweathogs began construction of helicopter landing zones as training for a deployed environment and for use by Ft. Stewart during future operations. The Sweathogs often work with many units when deployed due to a high operational tempo. “It’s better to sweat now than bleed later,” said Alfaro. From the initial setup of the Forward Operating Base to the base recovery after attack and helicopter landing zone construction, the partnership benefitted both Ft. Stewart and MWSS-273.
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1st ANGLICO Marines conduct dry rollover training CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- In Oct. 2004 a Marine was killed in a non-combat related humvee rollover near Abu Ghraib, Iraq. The Marine was manning a machine gun when the Humvee swerved to avoid a barrier and rolled over, ejecting him from the vehicle. In May 2002, a Twentynine Palms Marine was killed and four others were injured in a rollover during a night raid exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif. Over the past decade, the Corps has comprised training events dedicated to preparing Marines to survive a rollover and continue on the mission. Marines conduct Dry Rollover Egress Training to prevent incidents like this from happening in combat situations or during training evolutions. DRET consists of Humvee and mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicle assistance training. The training starts with a class that discusses the causes of vehicle rollovers and the steps to take to get out of the vehicle and establish security. “Rollovers can happen and they can be fatal,” said Sgt. Joseph Nicholas, the 1st ANGLICO assistant operations chief. “The Marines just need to trust their harnesses and be confident that they will get out and carry on with the mission.” Following the class, Marines go through simulators to experience what it’s like to go through a rollover in a MRAP and Humvee. “If you’re out there and you rollover, you need some kind of muscle memory to think back on,” said Cpl. William Thornton, a forward observer with 1st ANGLICO. “You have to take into consideration that you can’t let it get to you because you still have a job to do.” DRET training also reinforces the importance of securing gear in the vehicle. “We travel around with radios in our vehicles and sometimes we don’t secure them down,” Thornton said. “I would hate to think about rolling over in a vehicle and having one of them hit you in the face, because that could kill someone.” The main priority of DRET training is to emphasize that safety is the most important part of a rollover. “Safety is a big deal,” Nicholas said.“ We just want them to be safe and be able to carry on with the mission.”
Marines, sailors conduct smallunit training for Cold Response CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Two Marine fire teams rushed to reinforce several others after clearing a ridge of enemy combatants, but as one Marine ran to cover, an improvised explosive device detonated at his feet and chaos erupted. Fortunately for the squads, this combat scenario was only simulated and the IED only left the Marine dirty. Marines and sailors with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group participated in a basic skills course at the Battle Skills Training School, or BSTS, here Dec. 2 to 6. The training helped prepare the service members for winter training in Bridgeport, Calif., and the upcoming NATO exercise, Cold Response 2014, in Norway. “Once we go to Bridgeport and Norway, we’re going to be up in the mountains, so having communication between squads and fire teams is important,” said Cpl. Oscar I. Mejia, a Cleveland, Ohio, native and motor vehicle operator with the company. “[We need to be] looking out for each other because there’s a high risk for casualties – heat casualties, cold casualties and lack of air. We need to get that communication [ready] so we don’t mess up out there.” Throughout the weeklong course, the service members learned and reviewed a number of basic skills, including patrols, combat lifesaving, land navigation and holding entry control points at a forward operating base. The Marines and sailors also conducted 48 hours of combat operations against BSTS instructors. “When we get Marines here from outside of the [infantry] field, they’re going to know the basics of what to do if they get thrown into standing post or being on patrols [upon completing the course],” said Sgt. Jason B. Cox, an Evington, Va., native and machine gunner with BSTS. “It gets them outside of their box of working in a shop.” Service members with the company are scheduled to participate in mental and physical training until they leave to conduct operations above the Arctic Circle.
U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Daniel L. Shields greets the Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah Dec. 3 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, during the 4th Biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference. The five-day event includes displays and demonstrations of military equipment, with the theme of bridging the capability gap. BRIDEX 13 is an opportunity for communication and cooperation with regional partners and allies, builds strong multilateral relationships and enhances preparedness for disasters and other contingency operations. U.S. participation in BRIDEX 13 demonstrates cooperative engagement with Brunei and continued commitment to regional security and stability in the AsiaPacific region. McGillicuddy is chief of staff, Pacific Air Force.
US, 70 countries come together at Brunei for BRIDEX 13 Cpl. Alyssa Gunton
U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei -- The 4th biennial Brunei Darussalam International Defense Exhibition and Conference officially began with an opening ceremony and air demonstration Dec. 3 at the BRIDEX Exhibition Center in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. BRIDEX 13 showcases technology in land, sea, air and security systems to address the wide spectrum of security challenges being faced by countries in the region and around the world. This year’s theme is “Bridging the capability gap,” and approximately 70 countries are participating. The U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey and KC-130J Super Hercules, as well as a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft all took part in the first day’s activities and will continue participating in displays and demonstrations throughout the five-day exhibition and conference. This event provides countries and defense companies from around the world an opportunity to further global security and share defense cooperation among many nations. “This is important because this fosters good international and bilateral relations with Brunei,” said Lt. Col. Joseph S. Lee, the mission commander for U.S. aircraft at BRIDEX 13 and the executive officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262,
Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “It also shows the capability of the MV-22 and KC-130J in the Marine Corps and its reach and capability. We are exercising this increased capability in the Pacific area of operation, and this is an opportunity for us to showcase our capabilities. It is good for the Marine Corps to show we have the capability to assist multiple island nations or nations that are surrounded by water, especially since we just came from doing a disaster relief mission in the Philippines Operation Damayan.” Marines with VMM-262 took part in Operation Damayan, which was the U.S. military’s response to Typhoon Haiyan that devastated the Republic of the Philippines. As soon as their mission of delivering relief supplies and evacuating civilians was completed, they flew to Brunei for BRIDEX 13, which demonstrates their commitment mission accomplishment across a wide spectrum of operations. “The capability to shift gears and execute different missions quickly is critical, obviously the MV-22 is capable of a lot of things which have been illustrated by VMM-262 over the past weeks. This shows our amphibious capabilities, and how we can go from a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief to a bilateral relationship in another country back-to-back.
It also shows that we can reach out and touch people with this aircraft in any mission assigned. “ During the aviation demonstration, the MV-22B demonstrated its notable and unique capabilities to the assembled military, political and defense business officials, including the Sultan of Brunei, including flying low over the convention at 250 knots and transitioning from helicopter hover mode to airplane mode quickly. “We showed off the capabilities of the Osprey,” said Capt. Austin Stobaugh, an Osprey pilot with VMM-262. “Once we were in front of the stands we conducted a break and execute a 180 degree turn at 250 knots and 500 feet. As we came through that turn we took the power off the aircraft in order to come up into helicopter mode. Once in helicopter mode, we slide left, slide right, do a 360, and then we bow to the audience. Once that’s done we like to show off the capability of how the Osprey can get up to speed, so we transition into airplane mode and use our speed to show how quickly we can move.” BRIDEX 13 also provided the Marine Corps and Air Force with a time to unite and work closely with one another, as crews of the C-17 Globemaster III and the KC-130J Super Hercules and MV-22B Ospreys spent the week together. “As we have come out of
Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom we have learned a lot of lessons and that joint capability is very important,” said Lee. “This shows the capability and reach of all our aircraft. It’s impressive that (the Air Force) came straight from Hawaii, and we came straight from the Philippines, and it shows that we can work together in a joint environment at a moment’s notice.” U.S. service members also had a once in a lifetime chance to shake hands with and meet Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan of Brunei, along with many international government, military and defense business officials. The Sultan toured the Osprey, C-130 and C-17 at Rimba Air Base, and spoke with pilots and crew on each of the aircraft. The Sultan and Brunei Ministry of Defense hosted BRIDEX 13 and say they look forward to future exhibitions. “I want to thank all of our guests and friends who have come from overseas to support us, and I’m glad with the opportunity for us to come together and renew our relationships. Many of you have traveled across the globe to be here and we’re glad to have so many defense organizations here for cooperation and peace and security in the region,” said Yang Mulia Dato Paduka, the deputy minister of defense of Brunei.
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Manila, Vilimore Air Base, Philippines - A fork lift is used to unload a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152), Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, in support of Joint Task Force 505, on Villamor Airbase, Philippines, Nov. 24.
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GUIUAN, Philippines - Marines established a forward arming and refueling point in Guiuan, Republic of the Philippines, Nov. 16 to support ongoing relief efforts taking place during Operation Damayan. Guiuan was heavily impacted by Typhoon Haiyan. Due to the city’s remote location, aircraft refuel there to facilitate the quick delivery of relief supplies and workers to Guiuan and other rural locations. The U.S. and Armed Forces of the Philippines have delivered more than 1,200 tons of relief supplies and evacuated more than 10,000 people throughout the affected area. With the FARP in place, the process will be more efficient. The expeditionary refueling station provides a location for aircraft to refuel, allowing for the transportation of more supplies and evacuation of more people
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Marines contribute to Operation Damayan with expeditionary refueling point Lance Cpl. Anne Henry
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affected by Typhoon Haiyan, according to U.S. Marine Warrant Officer Daniel Gilyard, the expeditionary airfield emergency services officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, currently assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Brigade in support of Joint Task Force 505. Because of the forward location, the aircraft can be refueled closer to where they are needed most. “It is important to have this system set up in order for the rotor aircraft to fly a full payload from here to the affected areas. It gives them more time here where they are needed instead of flying back and forth between their home station to refuel and the affected area,” said Gilyard. With large portions of the affected area unreachable by land or sea, the FARP is a critical and unique asset to the relief effort, allowing aircraft to shuttle supplies around the clock, according to U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Colby Heabner, a bulk fuel specialist with MWSS-172.
“Our mission here at the FARP is to keep the aircraft coming in,” said Heabner. “Today we had about 13,000 gallons of fuel and refueled about 15 to 20 aircraft. The FARP itself only took us about six hours to set up.” Haiyan impacted more than 4.2 million people from across 36 provinces in the Philippines, according to the Philippine government’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council. The role of the U.S. military forces during any foreign humanitarian assistance event is to rapidly respond with support to help mitigate human suffering, prevent further loss of life, and mitigate great property damage. “The key to this situation is teamwork,” said Gilyard. “It is impossible to describe the kind of damage and devastation that has occurred in this country. It takes your breath away and makes you step back and think. It makes you want to be right beside those people who are pushing out there to help.”
HMH-366 conducts aerial insertion training Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point -Pilots and crewmembers from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366 conducted tactical aerial insertion drills for emergency scenarios northwest of Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic Dec. 3. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 provided close-air support with an AH1W Super Cobra helicopter during the simulated mission. “The overall purpose of training was providing the aircrew training with inserting troops in a hot [landing zone] as well as the escort’s ability to provide their role as close air support,” said Capt. Chris Ludlum, a pilot with HMH-366. The Marines conducted the training by landing their Super Stallions along a road as the Super Cobras flew overhead. “Everything went very smooth with the training today,” said Ludlum. “We can have the guys out of the aircraft in less than a minute.” Speed during an aerial insertion is imperative. Aerial insertion training helps pilots and aircrew prepare for possible combat and humanitarian assistance missions. “It all depends on the experience level of the guys we’re hauling,” said Sgt. Cory Emily, a crew chief with HMH-366. “If the passengers are more senior Marines that have conducted this type of exercise before, they generally are in and out very quick.” The training helped crewmembers refresh their abilities to assist pilots during takeoff and landing as well as communication between aircraft. “This type of training gets us integrated with working with other air assets,” said Emily. “Today it was the [Super Cobras], coordinating efficiently with them to conduct the mission.”
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U.S. Marines prepare to refuel a KC-130J Super Hercules at the forward arming and refueling point Nov. 18 at Guiuan, Republic of the Philippines, in support of Operation Damayan. The FARP is an expeditionary refueling station, allowing aircraft a location to refuel locally. The capability allows the aircraft to carry more supplies and evacuate more people affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
ROK, U.S. Marines share knowledge Lance Cpl. Donald Peterson
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OKINAWA, Japan - Republic of Korea Marines visited Marine Corps installations on Okinawa, Nov. 18 – 21 to prepare for future bilateral training between the two services and to learn more about the U.S. Marines’ aviation combat element. The ACE was of particular interest to the ROK Marines as they prepare for the scheduled stand up of a ROK Marine Corps ACE in 2017. The visiting ROK Marines included Col. Chang Hee Yoon, the commander of the ROK Marine Corps’ Amphibious Support Group, and three of his staff. “During their visit, the ROK Marines visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35, CLR-37, 9th Engineer Support Battalion and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36,” said Maj. Christopher E. Rabassi, the exercise planner with G-3, operations and training, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force. 9th ESB and CLRs-35 and 37 are with 3rd MLG, and MALS-36 is with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. The ROK Marines learned about the U.S. Marine’s aircraft capabilities and aviation logistics during the visit to help them develop their own aviation capabilities. “There are a lot of logistics that are required for the aircraft wing to operate,” said Maj. Tate A. Buntz, an aircraft
maintenance officer with MALS-36. “We showed them all of the different sections of aviation logistics, from supply and regular maintenance, to the aircraft being broken down for unexpected maintenance, which they will need to know about while developing their force.” While learning about the logistical side of aviation, the ROK Marines were briefed by the commanding officer of MALS-36 and representatives from the maintenance, aviation supply and avionics, and ordinance departments. An increased mutual understanding of each others’
capabilities also helps each service maximize the benefits of bilateral training and increases interoperability. “The ROK and U.S. Marine Corps plan for future training exercises at different times,” said Rabassi. “To be able to schedule or work out details for future training, we had to meet up and discuss each other’s capabilities.” “We are looking at some of our big [annual] exercises, like Ssang Yong, and thinking about increasing and elaborating [them] with more [combined] training during the exercises,” added Rabassi.
The visit strengthened a time-tested relationship and allowed the two services to continue to build upon their operational capabilities and interoperability. “I learned a lot of good information that will help while developing our [aircraft wing],” said Yoon. “I did not realize how much went into maintaining readiness of the aircraft wing. This information will be useful as we start to design the logistical side of the [aircraft wing] for its stand up in 2017. I also can’t wait for future training between the ROK and U.S. Marines.”
Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines discuss the logistics involved in maintaining an aircraft wing Nov. 21 at the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 36 headquarters on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The ROK Marines visited Okinawa to discuss future bilateral training and to gather information about the U.S. Marines aviation combat element. The ROK Marine Corps is scheduled to stand up an aviation element consisting of UH-60P Black Hawk helicopters in 2017.
DJIBOUTI, Djibouti -- Djibouti, Africa contains a population of approximately 700,000, vulnerable to famine, drought and conflict in the neighboring countries of Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia. Yet, everyday hundreds risk their lives, escaping violence and poverty to seek refuge in the more peaceful and politically stable environment the Horn of Africa has to offer. This is due in part to the international and U.S. forces, like Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa at Camp Lemonnier, which builds and strengthens partnerships to contribute to security and stability in the region. Thousands of refugees in the Republic of Djibouti are orphaned children anywhere between the ages of 7 and 17, and only a small fraction of them fall into the devoted care of someone like Father John, who runs a shelter in the city and welcomed Marines and Sailors deployed with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to visit with the children for a few hours at his day shelter, Nov. 16. Father John said the shelter receives pleasant visits from many international forces personnel who seek selfless service and experience life at the shelter. The shelter is run by Caritas, an international, non-government organization (NGO) that aims to provide healthcare, promote education and support street children. The organization also tackles issues relating to women and works to provide medical care to expecting mothers. “Caritas [exists] to welcome street children,” Father John said. “When they come here, they spend three years at the shelter and go on to the local primary school to continue to learn how to write, to read and to count.” Marines and Sailors spent time teaching the children the English alphabet and how to spell various words that started with each letter. Marines and Sailors then participated in a spirited soccer match with the children in the shelter’s courtyard. “It sends a message to the community that we are their friends and that when Sailors and Marines come into their country we represent the goodness of America and we represent the idea that America cares about all people,” said. U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Darren Stennett, 13th MEU chaplain. Chaplain Stennett partnered with Navy volunteers from Camp Lemonnier Chapel program to coordinate the visit. Project Hand Clasp also provided the shelter school, medical and recreational supplies. “It’s good for the Marines and Sailors to get out and see the community,” Stennett said. “I think it’s good for our Sailors and Marines to understand what it is like in the rest of the world. It broadens them as Sailors and Marines.”
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Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort participate in a field training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Dec. 3 - 11. During the week-long event, the service members were given classes in, and endured improvised explosive devices, medical evacuations, patrolling, and more.
CLC-23 conducts field training exercise
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Service members with Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort participated in a field training exercise at Fort Stewart, Ga., Dec. 3 - 11. During the week-long event, troops conducted convoys around their mock forward operating base, endured simulated firefights, improvised explosive devices and medical evacuations. They were given classes on IED awareness, combat lifesaving procedures, patrolling, making vehicle repairs with limited equipment in hostile situations, and more. The training site consisted of a food service facility, battalion aid station, combat operations center, armory and other combat critical facilities. “The main purpose of this training is to teach our Marines how they
would operate in a deployment setting,” said Chief Warrant Officer 3 Travis Bestul, the maintenance officer for CLC-23. “This training is especially useful to the Marines that haven’t had the opportunity to deploy. Our individual roles stateside may differ, and can easily change on a deployment. That is why teaching Marines where they fit in and how to adapt to change is important.” Throughout the training exercise classes were taught to reinforce to the Marines that at a moment’s notice an event can change for the worse. “The biggest thing here is the vast number of scenarios that could happen during a mission,” said Gunnery Sgt. Alma Fabre, the operations chief for CLC-23. “Marines and sailors might not know what to do immediately, but after a while, properly
reacting to scenarios will become second nature. Because of training exercises like this one, if the Marines find themselves faced with a challenge on a deployment, they will know what to do.” The mission of CLC-23 is to provide supply support and motor transport and engineer equipment maintenance for squadrons in the Marine Air Wing. Throughout the exercise, Marines conducted maintenance on the vehicles and equipment that helped run the base, such as generators, with minimal space, time and equipment. From flat tires, to broken down and stuck vehicles, Marines learned how to use a limited number of tools and space to make mission critical repairs. When resupplying the base they had to stay alert and rely on what they learned from their classes and
one another. They had to keep an eye out for IED’s, attacks, injured Marines and vehicle issues. The exercise made them think outside the box and get into a combat mindset when completing their normal tasks. “I’ve deployed and can honestly say that this training environment reminds me of life on the FOB in Afghanistan,” said Sgt. Cesar Navarro, the motor transport chief for CLC-23. “This training has been eye opening for many of the Marines as they learned about how much work goes into a deployment, and the additional duties each Marine holds on post. Coming away from this we will all walk away with something new, and hopefully continue utilizing what we have learned to better our work environment and ethic every day.” Throughout the training exercise the Marines came together, the cor-
porals and lance corporals took on more responsibilities, they quickly learned from their classes and mistakes, and worked more efficiently as each day went by. “Coming out here I learned how quickly my job, as well as any situation, could change at the blink of an eye,” Caramege said. “Normally I just do paperwork, but if someone attacks us I’ll have to fight, if something breaks down I’ll have to help fix it. This training brought me out of my normal routine and exposed me to classes and situations that I normally don’t get to experience. I learned a lot, and will not forget what I was taught through the classes and scenarios that we went over during this exercise. It was eye opening and gave me a better understanding for my job, and the roles I might fulfill during a deployment.”
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Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade
Marines and sailors throughout the Tri-Command marched through the streets of downtown Beaufort for Beaufort’s Annual Christmas Parade, Dec 8. The cold weather and light drizzle did not stop people from going to the Christmas parade, as hundreds of people lined the streets and watched the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band, sailors from Naval Hospital Beaufort, and Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort marched in the parade. In addition to the service members, over 60 floats, fire trucks and other holiday themed vehicles moved through the streets. “Service members and veterans make up such a major part of our community,” said Billy Keyserling, the mayor of Beaufort. “That is why we honor them in our parade, and are proud to welcome them into our community. It wouldn’t be a parade without seeing Marines marching down the street, and hearing the Marine Band play.”
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Lima Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3096
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Pfc. A.B. Jones, Greensboro, NC Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.N. Wrubel
Pfc. T. Davis Jr., Gonzalez, LA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. T.L. Mattingly
Pfc. E.A. Seeland, Statecollege, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.H. El-Smeirat
Pfc. H.O. Rowe, Bronx, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J. Ontiveros
Pfc. J.R. Fernandez-Arredondo, Lake Mary, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Sgt. N.K. Franklin
Pfc. Z.J. Smith, Columbus, IN Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M.R. Mlachak
Platoon 3097 Platoon 3098
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Pvt. R. S. Austin , Pvt. J. A. Brotherson , Pvt. J. T. Bruning Jr. , Pvt. E. S. Cervantes , Pvt. T. E. Charleson , Pfc. W. J. Chastain , Pvt. J. J. Chuqui , Pvt. F. Coronado , Pvt. C. D. Curry-Fonseca , Pfc. T. M. Davis , Pfc. C. H. Duncan , Pfc. J. F. Evans , Pfc. L. S. Felder Jr. , Pvt. K. M. Fullerton , Pfc. M. C. Gates Jr.* , Pfc. J. T. Geer , Pfc. C. B. Gentry , Pvt. M. A. Green-Diaz , Pvt. J. Z. Gunter , Pvt. C. W. Harris , Pvt. Z. L. Hook , Pfc. C. D. Hopkins , Pfc. G. E. Hutson , Pfc. N. B. Jackson* , Pfc. C. A. Jacobs , Pvt. M. E. Jean-Baptiste , Pfc. G. P. Johnson , Pfc. A. B. Jones , Pfc. M. R. Justice , Pfc. C. Kennedy , Pfc. A. R. King , Pvt. G. C. Kocan , Pvt. M. C. Leonard , Pvt. T. S. Marcum , Pvt. J. W. McAlexander , Pfc. G. V. McAlhany , Pvt. M. E. McCann , Pfc. E. R. McIntyre , Pvt. W. D. Merrill , Pvt. B. Miranda , Pvt. B. A. Moore , Pvt. R. Mosqueda , Pfc. T. A. Neeley , Pvt. G. Parent Jr. , Pfc. A. K. Patterson , Pfc. F. J. Perez , Pvt. S. B. Pres , Pvt. E. D. Raven , Pvt. C. C. Reed , Pvt. A. J. Rosas , Pvt. C. W. Sabo , Pfc. A. M. Savage , Pvt. M. J. Simmons , Pfc. J. S. Simpson , Pfc. P. C. Sims , Pfc. J. A. Soriano* , Pfc. C. J. Stanfield , Pfc. D. M. Straing* , Pvt. N. A. Swinson , Pfc. J. P. Szydzik , Pvt. J. P. Tackett , Pvt. B. A. Tallent , Pvt. J. L. Tilton , Pfc. B. S. Travis , Pvt. T. A. Turner , Pvt. K. A. Warrens , Pvt. P. M. Watkins , Pvt. R. N. Watkins , Pvt. W. E. Watson , Pvt. J. M. Weesner , Pvt. J. T. Wesley , Pvt. F. N. Westmoreland , Pfc. J. A. Williams
Platoon 3097 Pvt. J. S. Adams Jr. , Pvt. L. M. Batista , Pvt. C. G. Bishop , Pvt. A. D. Brooks , Pfc. K. D. Burns* , Pvt. W. C. Burrell , Pvt. F. D. Calderon , Pvt. K. A. Cardenas , Pvt. B. M. Combs , Pvt. N. T. Coy , Pvt. F. E. Criollo , Pfc. X. D. Crump* , Pvt. P. S. Dammann , Pvt. C. P. Dobush , Pvt. M. H. Donaldson , Pvt. S. P. Duncan , Pfc. J. A. Enochs , Pvt. N. J. Estes , Pvt. K. L. Ferdinand , Pfc. A. J. Fletcher , Pvt. B. J. Fletcher , Pvt. R. S. Gallagher , Pfc. C. D. Gilley , Pvt. P. N. Gilmore , Pvt. J. B. Gordon , Pvt. T. D. Griffiths , Pvt. V. Q. Hall , Pvt. Z. K. Harris , Pvt. J. E. Herring , Pfc. G. A. Hughes , Pvt. D. R. Hurst , Pvt. D. J. Jess , Pvt. D. A. Johnson , Pfc. P. M. Johnson , Pvt. C. R. Kokoszka , Pvt. J. B. Lambert , Pvt. A. N. Leal , Pvt. J. H. Lynch , Pvt. K. M. Malone , Pvt. A. L. Matthews , Pvt. J. H. McDaniel , Pfc. J. E. Miller , Pvt. D. F. Montenegrovazquez , Pvt. C. L. Morgan , Pvt. C. S. Morris , Pvt. J. K. Myrick , Pvt. W. J. Oakes , Pvt. J. A. Ortiz , Pfc. S. T. Perry , Pvt. L. T. Randall , Pfc. D. B. Redden , Pfc. J. M. Riggs , Pvt. J. D. Roberts , Pfc. C. D. Rogers* , Pfc. M. E. Rogers , Pfc. R. D. Roundtree , Pfc. V. J. Salla Jr. , Pfc. D. S. Sawyer* , Pvt. J. B. Schaller , Pfc. N. J. Scribe , Pfc. E. A. Seeland , Pfc. M. C. Smith , Pvt. C. P. Solis , Pvt. M. A. Stapleton , Pfc. J. E. Torres , Pvt. J. M. Truitt , Pfc. K. N. Turner , Pfc. V. D. Ventura , Pfc. D. C. Vermette , Pvt. B. E. Wettlaufer , Pvt. S. C. White , Pvt. K. L. Williams , Pvt. Q. R. Wood , Pvt. R. I. Yunga
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Pvt. J. T. Afanador , Pfc. A. Almaraz , Pfc. J. A. Bailey* , Pvt. E. J. Baldinger , Pvt. T. A. Banks , Pvt. J. T. Berkholz , Pvt. V. A. Billups , Pvt. A. T. Bonzo , Pvt. T. P. Cain , Pfc. J. C. Camara , Pvt. S. M. Canary , Pfc. S. Cardona , Pvt. A. R. Ceccotti , Pfc. S. J. Chung , Pvt. J. A. Coffey , Pvt. C. Collado , Pvt. R. Covarrubias Jr. , Pvt. C. A. Deitchel , Pvt. N. Desir , Pfc. J. R. Fernandez-Arredondo , Pvt. J. D. Foster , Pvt. C. E. Garner , Pvt. J. T. Gogets , Pvt. R. M. Goodman , Pvt. T. J. Grodensky , Pfc. D. T. Guindin , Pvt. B. W. Heikes , Pvt. R. S. Herring II , Pfc. E. A. Kanellakos , Pvt. J. A. Krause , Pfc. S. L. Lewis , Pvt. T. R. Link , Pfc. J. J. Marmo* , Pvt. J. E. Martin , Pfc. S. A. Martinez* , Pvt. C. A. Mathes , Pvt. R. Metzger , Pvt. M. A. Mishat , Pvt. T. D. Moore , Pvt. L. A. Moreau , Pfc. T. C. Neal , Pvt. C. A. O’Brien , Pvt. I. J. Ortiz , Pvt. A. C. Peel , Pvt. K. T. Pendergrass , Pvt. D. C. Phillips , Pfc. J. M. Pulido* , Pvt. J. L. Quintero , Pvt. B. W. Randall , Pfc. J. T. Reiter , Pvt. J. D. Reyes , Pvt. S. J. Reynolds , Pvt. J. M. Ritter , Pvt. C. A. Rivera , Pvt. H. N. Rivera Jr. , Pfc. J. D. Robertson* , Pvt. A. Rodriguez , Pvt. T. K. Rudolph , Pvt. G. E. Sallier , Pvt. H. Y. Sanabria , Pfc. D. Skora , Pvt. A. M. Steward , Pvt. C. J. Sturkey , Pvt. B. C. Sullivan , Pvt. A. J. Swalwell , Pfc. C. N. Taylor , Pfc. A. M. Truntz , Pfc. R. E. Vanovermeiren , Pvt. M. R. Vera , Pvt. W. J. Wesley
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Pvt. M. R. Allen , Pvt. B. J. Alvarez , Pfc. I. T. Anderson* , Pvt. J. T. Bachman , Pvt. K. F. Barbers , Pvt. J. M. Borici , Pvt. D. L. Briscoe , Pvt. A. P. Carano , Pfc. C. M. Carley , Pfc. M. T. Cheatham , Pvt. P. J. Clemens , Pfc. K. A. Cline , Pvt. B. D. Cobb , Pfc. J. M. Coleman , Pvt. P. J. Craig , Pvt. S. S Croce , Pfc. C. A. Cusic , Pfc. G. G. Davis , Pfc. T. Davis Jr.* , Pfc. N. J. Demusis , Pvt. T. C. Doyle , Pvt. X. Duraj , Pfc. M. C. Emerman , Pfc. M. C. Feist* , Pvt. Z. Q. Gann , Pvt. B. A. George , Pvt. D. J. Gibbons , Pvt. A. D. Gil , Pfc. M. W. Glass , Pvt. M. D. Glass , Pvt. M. R. Gray , Pvt. C. J. Guzman , Pvt. C. P. Gyurgyik , Pfc. T. E. Hodge , Pvt. S. M. Howard , Pvt. A. R. Huckaby II , Pvt. J. J. Johnson , Pvt. M. S. Johnston , Pfc. D. J. Lemaistre , Pvt. K. A. Martinez , Pvt. A. B. McCarty , Pvt. J. C. Mealey , Pfc. N. J. Meyer , Pfc. A. N. Nesmith Jr. , Pvt. S. P. O’Keefe , Pvt. E. L. Ortiz , Pvt. T. K. Owen , Pvt. J. A. Palmer , Pvt. D. J. Patnode , Pvt. J. T. Phillips , Pfc. B. J. Puckett , Pvt. R. A. Ramos , Pfc. J. Reyestorres , Pvt. J. A. Ricci , Pvt. J. M. Richardson , Pfc. D. L. Robins , Pfc. B. A. Rosenberg , Pvt. B. N. Shockley , Pfc. S. Shojaei* , Pvt. L. A. Steve , Pfc. C. A. Talbot , Pfc. W. C. Taylor* , Pvt. C. T. Trosclair , Pvt. S. D. Wade , Pfc. C. C. Waldo , Pvt. J. T. Walton , Pvt. T. R. Werner , Pvt. T. A. Whyte , Pvt. A. R. Wilding , Pfc. J. K. Willman II , Pvt. J. J. Woodring , Pvt. D. B. Zacheis
Platoon 3101
Pfc. R. J. Aviles* , Pvt. R. J. Bergdorf , Pvt. M. G. Bryant , Pfc. S. W. Chan , Pvt. L. A. Clements Jr. , Pvt. B. S. Cobb , Pvt. C. M. Deary , Pfc. O. Dejesuscardona , Pvt. J. J. Dings , Pvt. J. T. Doucet , Pvt. R. D. Drummond , Pvt. S. T. Finley , Pvt. D. J. Flores , Pvt. A. D. Fournier , Pvt. B. G. Garcia , Pvt. T. A. Geno , Pvt. J. R. Graham , Pvt. H. D. Hernando Pct L. R. Higgins , Pvt. M. A. Hirujo , Pfc. J. A. Infante , Pvt. A. Ishak , Pvt. C. M. Joseph , Pvt. J. A. Kipler , Pvt. B. J. Klein , Pvt. J. E. Kondratko , Pvt. A. Lam , Pvt. K. J. Lane , Pvt. J. A. Lawless , Pfc. J. D. Leatherbarrow , Pfc. T. Madramuthu , Pfc. G. D. Maldonado Jr.* , Pvt. A. M. Mallais , Pvt. A. M. Manfredi , Pfc. W. H. Marcellus , Pvt. D. J. Maynard , Pvt. S. C. Mills , Pvt. J. D. Milton , Pfc. J. A Nelson* , Pvt. Z. T. Nuetzel , Pvt. T. C. Palmerton , Pvt. D. Pellot Jr. , Pvt. L. R. Petrone , Pvt. P. J. Pettey , Pfc. E. J. Qurioz , Pvt. J. A. Raab , Pfc. D. K. Ramirezronquillo , Pvt. R. L. Reed III , Pvt. J. C. Rizzo , Pvt. E. Rodriguez , Pvt. N. A. Rodriguez , Pfc. S. M. Rogers , Pvt. S. M. Roose Jr. , Pfc. H. O. Rowe , Pvt. M. R. Russell , Pvt. C. J. Santa , Pvt. K. J. Schuler , Pfc. O. Scott III , Pfc. D. D. Taillon* , Pvt. B. F. Vecchitto , Pvt. J. A. Vecchitto , Pfc. N. G. Villanueva* , Pfc. B. H. Volk , Pvt. B. A. Walker , Pvt. T. V. Walker , Pvt. Z. Wang , Pvt. D. I. Whatley , Pvt. D. D. Whestel , Pvt. A. C. Williams , Pvt. C. A. Williams , Pvt. R. C. Wilson
Platoon 3102 Pvt. H. J. Ambrosio , Pvt. J. A. Avila , Pfc. T. J. Becker , Pvt. J. E. Brody , Pvt. C. T. Bunch , Pvt. D. V. Carrasco , Pvt. D. M. Conley , Pvt. A. J. Creary , Pfc. A. T. Crosby , Pfc. D. A. Daniels , Pvt. D. C. Doyle , Pfc. D. A. Ducharme , Pfc. C. P. Edmond , Pvt. J. M. Ervin , Pvt. N. D. Fisher , Pvt. K. S. Ford , Pfc. P. M. Ford , Pvt. A. A. George , Pvt. D. J. Grovner , Pfc. C. A. Guzman , Pvt. L. S. Homshek , Pvt. J. J. Hong , Pfc. J. M. Jacobs* , Pvt. B. T. Jennings , Pvt. J. L. Jennings , Pfc. H. M. Khan , Pvt. J. N. King , Pfc. M. R. Kraemer* , Pvt. J. L. Lawson , Pvt. C. S. Lewis , Pvt. J. S. Loede , Pvt. M. A. Majalcarodriguez , Pvt. N. G. Malbone , Pvt. C. J. Mantakounis , Pvt. B. J. Martin , Pfc. L. E. Matos , Pvt. J. R. Michaud , Pvt. M. T. Morrison , Pfc. R. C. Mwei , Pvt. A. A. Opperman , Pfc. M. Ousmanov , Pfc. J. S. Ovando* , Pfc. J. S. Parks II , Pvt. K. D. Paul , Pvt. B. K. Piland , Pvt. B. A. Pivonka , Pfc. A. P. Pontiff , Pfc. N. M. Porter* , Pvt. M. D. Price , Pvt. D. Roldan Jr. , Pvt. L. F. Sanchez , Pfc. R. L. Sarmiento III* , Pvt. B. L. Saturley , Pvt. J. N. Seaburg , Pvt. B. E. Shafer , Pfc. C. W. Shungu , Pfc. Z. J. Smith , Pfc. T. W. Strong , Pfc. Z. M. Sweetser , Pfc. T. A. Sweezy , Pvt. M. A. Thomas , Pvt. N. J. Thompson , Pfc. Y. Toribio , Pvt. D. R. Traube , Pvt. J. D. Vedis , Pvt. B. J. Vinal , Pvt. N. J. Ward , Pvt. J. T. Watt , Pfc. K. N. Woodman , Pvt. H. K. Yousif
*Denotes meritorious promotion
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