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Friday, December 20, 2013 Vol. 48, No. 50 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Delta and Papa 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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Fightertown celebrates holidays Page 4
Fightertown weighs in on female cover change Page 9
Tri-Command service members honor those forgotten
Reducing Fightertown’s energy footprint Page 12
TSA offers PreCheck to military Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
The Transportation Security Administration is planning to offer PreCheck expedited screening to active duty military service members beginning Dec. 20. The screening is also available to children of service members ages 12 and under. The screening means less waiting, shorter lines, and being allowed to keep belts and shoes on. Service members do not need to be in uniform and can use PreCheck for business or leisure travel. The program will be offered in 100 different airports, including Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The 10 airports which currently offer PreCheck by scanning Common Access Cards will continue to do so until March 31, 2014. see
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Sexual assault prevention overhaul Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Congress is seeking to protect service members by changing how sexual assault cases are handled in the military. The House of Representatives passed a bill Dec. 12, with almost two dozen provisions that would drastically change sexual assault proceedings in the military. Among other changes, the bill would remove the ability of commanders to overturn jury convictions of sexual assault cases, criminalize retaliation against sexual assault victims and require a civilian review if a
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commander decides not to process a case. The bill passed in the House, but the Senate has not voted yet. On the military side, changes have been made with the 2012 three-phase Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Campaign Plan. The goal of the campaign is to “gain greater consistency of effort and enhance oversight, investigative quality, pretrial investigations, and victim support,” said Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel in an August memorandum for secretaries of the military see
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NAE leadership visits for Boots on the Ground
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Naval Aviation Enterprise senior leadership visited Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort as part of the Boots on the Ground program, Dec. 12. Those in attendance included the Deputy Commandant of Aviation Lt. Gen. Robert Schmidle, the commander of Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. David Buss, and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Robert Hedelund. The goal of the Boots on the Ground program is to improve upon current practices across Naval Aviation by taking the best solutions to difficult challenges and spreading them across the Navy and Marine Corps. “It’s an opportunity for the folks that work with problems in Naval Aviation, whether it’s maintenance or operations or supply, to express directly to the leadership of Naval Aviation Enterprise some of the challenges they have, but also the successes that they have,” said Hedelund. The series of visits at multiple installations focuses not only on challenges and successes, but also on finding innovative ways to increase efficiency throughout Naval aviation. “[Vice Adm. Buss] has been able to see several versions of [Boots on the Ground] and see places where innovation has made a difference, but also share with the rest of Naval Aviation Enterprise what he has seen here,” said Hedelund. “So he can go back and say, ‘I saw Marines at MALS-31 fix this problem or have an impact on this problem through innovative thinking and work-
ing with the resources that they have.’” Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 has had success increasing efficiency in part due to their Continuous Process Improvement program. The CPI program trains Marines to look at their daily process and find ways to decrease wasted time and increase efficiency. “Trying to get the leanest process in every maintenance or supply action we perform involves continuous process improvement,” said Lt. Col. Willie Stansell III, the commanding officer of MALS-31. “It’s a common sense approach to solving problems.” One example of a problem solved is the frequency of damage to Heads Up Display Combiner Glass. Marine Aircraft Group 31 had eight damaged heads up displays in 2012, a small six percent of the $4.5 million spent by the Navy on HUD combiner glass replacement. MALS-31 solved the issue locally by decreasing the number of times the part was handled, as well as producing covers to protect the fragile glass during transport. They have since decreased the frequency of damage to the HUDs. “If [a solution to a problem] works great here for MALS-31, MAG-31 and our squadrons on the flight line, then it should be shared with Naval Aviation as a whole and benefit not just our Marines, but all of Naval Aviation,” said Stansell. The solution, now backed with the weight of Naval Aviation Enterprise leadership, is waiting for funding approval and expected to become standard practice. “I know that this took a lot of work see
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Photos by Cpl. Aneshea Yee
Lt. Gen. Robert Schmidle, deputy commandant of naval aviation, and Vice Adm. David Buss, commander of Naval Air Forces, talk to Marines during Boots on the Ground, Dec. 12. Boots on the Ground opens a dialogue across all ranks in Naval Aviation to help improve the readiness and cost-savings within Naval Aviation.
Sgt. Barney Chambers gives a briefing during Boots on the Ground aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 12. Naval Aviation Enterprise leaders will use the information to improve practices across Naval Aviation and resolve difficult challenges with efficiency and innovation.
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Games and Entertainment
Friday, December 20, 2013
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 (1:44)
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 Beef, barley and Java molasses pork onion soup loin and potatoes
Sunday 2 p.m. PG-13 (1:45)
Sunday Lunch Dinner Baked citrus herb Creamy cajun crusted fish and rice shrimp penne
Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:54)
Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:57)
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Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Bayou jerk pork loin Beef short ribs and and islander’s rice rice Tuesday Dinner Lunch Baked ziti with Chicken fried italian sausage chicken and potatoes Wednesday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Thursday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy ling and vegetables Friday Lunch French fried shrimp and mashed potatoes
Dinner Tater tot casserole and baked 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. 23.
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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. The mother of Christ. 2. People often mail these to friends and acquaintances. 5. Santa’s home and workshop are located here. 6. Traditional red-andwhite-striped candy. 8. Santa’s vehicle. 11. A Christmas song. 13. ____ Christmas. 15. If you ___ a live Christmas tree, you must throw it out after the holidays. 17. A treat commonly left for Santa.
22. They followed a star to find the Christ child. 24. The night before Christmas. 27. Decorations commonly hung on trees. 29. The color of Rudolph’s nose. 32. ___ Claus. 33. Kris ___ 35. A “door” for Santa. 36. St. ___ , 37. These electric decorations were introduced as a safe replacement for candles on Christmas trees.
Down: 1. Baby Jesus had this for a bed. 2. Naughty children may find a lump of this in their stockings. 3. “not a creature was stirring, not even a ___ 4. People who go door to door singing Christmas songs. 7. If you ___ a live Christmas tree, you may plant it after the holidays. 9. Another word for present. 10. These should be hung
by the chimney with care. 12. The animals that travel with Santa. 14. Christmas Eve services are held here. 15. “I’m dreaming of a white ___” 16. A colorful decoration often added to the top of a package. 18. Angels announced Jesus’ birth to these people. 19. These spicy holiday cookies are often shaped as people. 20. This type of Christmas tree may be used year
after year. 21. A round object often hung on a door. 23. A small person who helps Santa. 25. Santa’s preferred beverage. 26. He guided Santa’s sleigh one foggy Christmas Eve. 28. String this to decorate the Christmas tree. 30. Old ___ Nicholas. 31. ___ Christmas! 34. One of the three gifts the wise men brought to the Christ child.
Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 23.
Command Information
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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 through Friday. For more information call 2281538.
A “Kids on the Homefront” event is scheduled to take place Jan. 19, at the Laurel Bay Youth Center from 9 - 12 a.m. Children will have the opportunity to connect while making crafts and having fun. Registration is required. For more information call 228-7311.
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 Air Station and MCRD Parris Island Bowling Alleys are having a winter break special Dec. 24, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. The event is for children ages five to 15 years old. For more information call 228-7106.
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.
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
Brain Teaser
Public Affairs Officer
There is a frog stuck in a 60 foot well. How many days will it take the frog to get out if for every day he jumps five feet up, but then falls back three feet?
Capt. Jordan Cochran
Public Affairs Chief
Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham
Press Chief
Sgt. Terika S. King
Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez
Editor Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Dec. 23.
Holiday message
Cpl. John Wilkes
Comm/Media Relations Cpl. R.J. Driver
Staff Writers
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Cpl. Timothy Norris Cpl. Brady Wood Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel
facebook.com/MCASBeaufort
youtube.com/mcasbeaufortsc1
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As we gather with family and friends during this holiday season, use this well-deserved time off to celebrate with those who enrich our daily lives and provide support to us throughout the year. Take time to relax and reflect on the many blessings we have experienced in 2013 and remember those who are still serving in combat operations and peacekeeping missions overseas away from their loved ones this season. Take pride in knowing that a grateful nation and its citizens applaud the sacrifices you and your family make every day. While we rightfully enjoy the giving and sharing associated with this time of year, let us
always remember that we are professional warriors 24/7, accountable for our Marines, and responsible for our own actions. Leaders, use your experience and judgment to guide your junior Marines and sailors. Sound advice can be the difference between right and wrong decisions. Know your people. Know their holiday plans. It is quite easy to lose focus on matters that may seem routine. Stay engaged. I need everyone to make responsible decisions concerning recreational activities and alcohol consumption. Bottom line, being safe is part of being a professional. Plan ahead by using operational risk
Brigadier General Castellvi Marine Corps Installations East
management. Remember, a brief lapse in planning or judgment can make the difference that will destroy a career, a life, or the lives of others. I ask every one of you to travel safely, act responsibly, and ‘be your brother’s keeper’ throughout this season. Please enjoy your time off and return rested and ready for the challenges of 2014. Semper fidelis.
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Friday, December 20, 2013
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Children run toward Santa as he arrives at the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 Christmas party, Dec. 7. Santa arrived in one of the squadrons F-18s.
Cpl. Brady Wood Military children and their parents crowd the entrance of Afterburners as Santa arrives at the Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Det A, Christmas party, Dec. 16. The children received presents from Santa Claus.
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Santa arrived at the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Christmas party in an F-18, Dec. 7. He waved in greeting before exiting the aircraft to ask the squadron’s Marines and guests what they wanted for Christmas.
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Children sit with Santa to tell him what they want for Christmas at the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 Christmas party, Dec. 7.
Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel George Scott, the son of Staff Sgt. Eric Scott, a Marine with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, sits on Santa’s lap during the VMFA(AW)-224 Christmas party at the Youth Center aboard Laurel Bay, Dec. 14. Children were able to get their photos taken with Santa and tell him what they want for Christmas.
Cpl. Sarah Cherry Marines and families attended the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 Christmas Party, Dec. 7. The hangar was decorated festively, as were the many family members present.
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Cpl. Brady Wood Col. Brian Murtha, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, introduces those that made it possible for the 25th Annual Commanding Officers’ Tree Lighting ceremony to take place at the Laurel Bay seven-day store, Dec. 9.
Cpl. Brady Wood Santa arrives at the 25th Annual Commanding Officers’ Tree Lighting ceremony at the Laurel Bay seven-day store, Dec. 9. Many military children lined up to get a photo with their favorite Christmas elf.
Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Tri-Command service members and their families got into the Christmas spirit with a free tree and Christmas caroling during the Operation ELF Christmas Tree Giveaway aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Laurel Bay, Dec. 2.
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Unclaimed veterans laid to rest
Sgt. Marcy Sanchez Staff Writer
Silence… the only harmony that filled the air at Beaufort National Cemetery as 10 unclaimed remains of American veterans were laid to rest during a ceremony, Dec. 13. The ceremony was part of The Missing in America Project, a nation-wide effort to locate, identify and bury unclaimed remains of forgotten veterans. The remains were of 10 veterans from all military branches that were stored at coroner’s offices throughout South Carolina prior to being laid to rest at Beaufort National Cemetery. A tedious process takes place to guarantee the veterans get the military honors they deserve. It includes corresponding with the Department of Defense to verify their military service and to confirm they were honorably discharged. “They are part of my family. I don’t know them personally, I don’t know the stuff they’ve done before, why they’re where there at,” said Larry Truax, an army veteran and assistant coordinator for MIAP South Carolina. “They also deserve the honor and respect that they earned.” According to Truax, funeral homes and coroners have the option to dispose of the cremains after 90 days left unclaimed. “They keep the cremains out of the kindness of their own heart,” said Truax, a native of Myrtle Beach, S.C. “We started the Missing in America Project here because nobody had heard of it. Nobody else was doing it in South Carolina.” The respect to those who were forgotten goes beyond providing a military funeral; it’s part of a larger picture. It’s part of a family formed by service members and patriots. “When you go to a military funeral it’s beautiful; the most respectful way a man or woman can be laid to rest. They’ve earned it,” said Jim Brewer, a rider with the Patriot Guard Riders of South Carolina. “I’m a patriot; I do what I can. It’s a kind of payback. I always felt guilty about not serving and this is my way of serving.” Brewer, along with the Beaufort community, demonstrated their patriotism in honoring the 10 cremated veterans by laying them to rest surrounded by other protectors of our country. “These 10 men served their country, but didn’t have family to take care of them when they passed. Their military brothers and sisters stepped up and became their family to lay them to rest,” said Brewer, a native of Lexington, S.C. “I think that’s awesome.” Truax related the burial of the service members to the Vietnam War and returning home to a country that was unsupportive. “We’ve changed that, we’re changing it,” said Truax. “The veterans believe in it and want to come out and pay their respect, because they understand.” To veterans, the brotherhood that exists with other veterans is more than skin deep. “They might be unclaimed but they’re not. We’re all family, and we take care of our own regardless of military branch,” said retired Master Sgt. Bill Havelin, the post commander for Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8760. “The most unique thing about this service is that the community comes together to honor them.” Whether veterans of the Korean War, Vietnam, or of peacetime, the cremated remains of the service members interred were not unclaimed but brothers-in-arms who volunteered to protect democracy.
Navy Cmdr. Kim Donahue, Marine Aircraft Group 31 group chaplain, reads a passage from the Bible during a military funeral rendering honors to 10 unclaimed honorably discharged service members as part of the Missing in America Project at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 13. Missing in America Project is a nation-wide effort to locate, identify and bury unclaimed remains of forgotten veterans. The military funeral is a demonstration of respect to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, faithfully defended our country.
Service members participate in a military funeral rendering honors to 10 unclaimed honorably discharged service members as part of the Missing in America Project at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C., Dec. 13. Missing in America Project is a nation-wide effort to locate, identify and bury unclaimed remains of forgotten veterans. The military funeral is a demonstration of respect to show the nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, faithfully defended our country.
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Color Guards from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Naval Hospital Beaufort take part in the Wreaths Across America wreath laying ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery, Dec. 14. More than 100 volunteers from the Tri-Command and the surrounding communities showed their support for veterans past and present by laying wreaths on tombstones at the Beaufort National Cemetery.
Wreaths Across America honors the fallen Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer
More than 100 volunteers from the Tri-Command and the surrounding communities endured heavy rain showers, as they showed their support for veterans past and present by laying wreaths on tombstones at the Beaufort National Cemetery, Dec. 14. The ceremony began at noon to coincide with the laying of the wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. Each year roughly 850 ceremonies take place nationally and overseas, each holding a moment of silence all at the same time. Since it began in 1992, WAA has donated more than 1.3 million wreaths to cemeteries in the U.S. and abroad to honor America’s fallen. “It was eye opening,” said Navy Seaman Courtney Anders, a rifle bearer for the Naval Hospital Beaufort Color Guard. “I got to see that a
lot of people care enough to come out regardless of the weather, and help lay wreaths. There was also a lot of participation from the community. It really showed me how much they support the military, veterans of the past and present, and their families.” Beaufort National Cemetery is the final resting place for an estimated 20,000 service members. The cemetery contains veterans of every conflict between the Civil War and Afghanistan.
“While reading the tombstones [I was] in awe,” said David Edwards, the director of WAA for Beaufort National Cemetery. “Many of these men and women have received awards for going above and beyond to protect their fellow brothers and sisters in arms and their country. Some of these veterans have served in two or even three wars. There is even a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient buried here.” Pfc. Ralph Johnson, a
deceased reconnaissance scout, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, after passing away, March 5, 1968, during Operation Rock near the Quan Duc Valley, Republic of Vietnam. Johnson’s 15-man reconnaissance patrol was attacked. When a hand grenade landed in the fighting hole he shared with fellow Marines, he yelled a warning and immediately hurled his body over the explosive charge. Absorbing the full impact
of the blast, he was killed instantly. He is now buried in Beaufort National Cemetery. “It’s men and women like Johnson that draw me here,” Edwards said. “But it’s every veteran that I come to thank. I come to honor them and their families by organizing this event and laying the wreaths myself. They all deserve our thanks. It’s my way of thanking them, remembering them, and wishing them a Merry Christmas.”
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Naval Aviation Enterprises leadership and experts listen to a brief on Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 current improvements and challenges during Boots on the Ground, Dec.12. The goal of the Boots on the Ground program is to improve Naval Aviation across the board through innovative thinking and collaboration.
to make not just a positive impact on the senior leadership of the Naval Aviation Enterprise, but also to showcase some of the great work that MALS-31 does,” said Hedelund. “MALS-31 did a fantastic job today. They work incredibly hard, and that work showed through today. They need to know that what they did today was worth the effort because you’ve got the attention of the senior leadership of Marine Aviation and the Naval Aviation Enterprises attention.” Boots on the Ground allows Marine Corps and Naval Aviation to implement the best practices across the board, improving not only the readiness and quality of life of service members but also saving money throughout Naval Aviation Enterprises.
Marines, sailors and civilians who visited Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort pose with Marines from Marine Aviation Logisitcs Squadron 31. Boots on the Ground opens a dialogue across all ranks of Naval Aviation to help improve the readiness and cost-savings within Naval Aviation through collaboration and innovation.
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What do you think about the female cover change? Female marines are authorized to wear the current male dress and service caps immediately, but will not be required to own them until the mandatory possession date, May 1, 2017.
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Cpl. Shownejwa Ford, maintenance administration NCO for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31
“I like the current female cover more than the one being implemented. The current cover is more feminine and has an older and more traditional style to it. By changing
the female cover I believe we are getting rid of part of the Corps’ past.”
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“I don’t see anything wrong with females transitioning to the male barracks cover. As long as females look presentable I completely support the change. I think it will make
males and females look more uniform across the board.” Gunnery Sgt. Billy D. Bennett, SNCOIC of Consumable Management Division with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31
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“I think the change is going to be great. I prefer many of the male uniform items over the female items anyway such as the current barracks covers. I hope this change in-
spires more changes for females toward the male uniforms, making our uniforms the same Cpl. Rachel Malcolm, flight clearance operator for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron
throughout the Corps regardless of gender.”
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Friday, December 20, 2013
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Mass casualty drills bring realism to homefront CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Agonizing cries of Marines and sailors were heard across Soiffert Field after simulated improvised explosive devices detonated here Dec. 12. Sirens rang out, calling the quick reaction force to respond. While service members tried to rescue the simulated casualties, acting insurgents conducted a follow-on attack, detonating bombs that were strapped to their chests. The entire attack was a simulated mass casualty exercise conducted by 2nd Medical Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group to maintain mission readiness and prepare Marines and sailors for future deployments. “I’ve never been deployed nor done any training like this,” said Pfc. Luke Dailey, a motor transportation operator with 2nd Med. Bn. “I’ve learned a lot about the medical side as well as the security side for Marines from this.” Service members attended classes and practiced various scenarios they could encounter in a deployed environment during the days leading up to the exercise. The sailors instructed Marines on what surgical teams do on the battlefield, and the Marines taught sailors about patrolling, evacuating casualties and detaining prisoners. “It’s been a challenge to create the type of tempo and scenarios that you face in a deployed environment,” said Petty Officer Second Class Frankie Segura, an instructor with 2nd Medical Bn. “We try to emphasize to the participants that they each need to be a jack of all trades. Communications have to be constant and multiple casualties have to be treated and evacuated.” After experiencing simulated IED explosions and suicide bombers while rescuing their fallen comrades, the first responders treated the casualties’ wounds on the battlefield and then evacuated them out of the danger zone. Patients were then placed on a stretcher and brought into the forward resuscitative surgical system (FRSS) to receive further lifesaving treatment.
BSRF-14 Marines, sailors fire away in paintball MIHAIL KOGALNICEANU, Romania -- Black Sea Rotational Force 14 is the first full-year rotation of U.S. forces in Mihail Kogalniceanu, Romania. While being the premiere crisis-contingency force in the Eastern European region, Marines and sailors also maintain and further strengthen a close and solid relationship with their partner nations. Conducting community engagement events helps build that partnership and foster positive, mutual involvement in the area. Marines and sailors with BSRF-14, and children from the Ovidiu Placement Center in Ovidiu, Romania, got together for a friendly paintball competition at NRG Park in Constanta, Romania, Oct. 19, 2013. Corporal Nicholas Zablonski, a team leader with BSRF-14, and Newport News, Va. native, and Lance Cpl. Henry Benitez, a Maintenance Management Officer with BSRF-14, and Houston native, both agreed that paintball with the children was a good experience. “It was a lot of fun,” said Benitez. “I enjoyed myself and I think the kids had fun as well because they were smiling and laughing the whole time.” The children also expressed gratitude to the Marines and sailors for the attention and time spent with them over the past few weeks. All of the children agreed that playing paintball with the BSRF-14 personnel was fun. Marines and sailors with BSRF-14 are not strangers to the children from the placement center. Their relationship began when BSRF-14 arrived to Mihail Kogalniceanu in early September and started spending time in the center. These engagements included painting and repairing the facility where the children reside. Zablonski said that these community relation events ultimately have a positive effect on the children. Marines and sailors enjoy volunteering their time with local placement centers and organizations. These community engagement events ultimately provide a way for Marines and sailors with BSRF-14 to build on the positive relationship they already have with the host-nation population.
U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 and Burundi National Defense Force soldiers palletize supplies Dec. 10, 2013, in Bujumbura, Burundi. The Marine of Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 provided logistical support to the Burundi National Defense Force as it prepared to join the African Union mission in the Central African Republic.
U.S. assists Burundi with deployment to Central African Republic
1st Lt. Peter Koerner and Maj. Campbell Kain Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
BUJUMBURA, Burundi -Burundian National Defense Forces and the U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa 13 worked together Dec. 10 as the African partners prepared to embark to the Central Africa Republic as part of the African Union mission. On Dec. 9, the U.S. government authorized U.S. aircraft to assist the Burundian National Defense Forces with their deployment to Bangui, Central Africa Republic (CAR), according to a Department of State press release. The Marines have been in Burundi since October, taking part in military-to-military engagements focused on varied skills and knowledge including combat marksmanship, first-aid, basic infantry skills and engineering skills. “Security Cooperation Team 2 moved to assist their partnered Burundian Forces hours after learning about [the operation],” said Lt. Col. Thomas Marble, Special-Purpose MAGTF Africa 13 commanding officer from Stafford, Va. U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Burundi Dawn Liberi
met with 1st VP Bernard Busokoza and Chief of Defense and War Veterans MG Prime Niyongabo on Dec. 8 to facilitate close collaboration between U.S. and Burundian militaries to respond immediately to the crises in CAR. Ambassador Liberi emphasized the need for immediate deployment to help end the widespread violence and chaos that has caused such great human suffering to the people of the Central African Republic. This event highlights Burundi’s contribution to regional peacekeeping as Burundi has now deployed in an expeditionary role to two of Africa’s most urgent humanitarian crises (Somalia and CAR). Burundi’s ability to deploy highly trained soldiers is the result of the 7-year military-to-military partnership between the U.S. and Burundi and reflects the long term training assistance provided by the Africa Contingency Operations Training & Assistance program. ACOTA is a State Department program that enhances the capacities and capabilities of its African Partner Countries, regional institutions, and the continent’s peacekeeping resources as a whole so that they can plan for, train, deploy, and sustain sufficient quantities of professionally competent peacekeepers to meet conflict
transformation requirements with minimal non-African assistance. Marines and Burundian soldiers have been partnered since 2012, working together through theater security cooperation engagements that bolster partnerships and military capacity for both forces. “The flexibility of the SpecialPurpose MAGTF and the engagement our team provided have prepared [the BNDF soldiers] well for their mission in the Central African Republic,” said Marble. The BNDF and Marines worked together to palletize equipment, stage supplies and assist in the final preparations as the soldiers embarked for their Central African Republic mission as part of the African Union force in Bujumbura, Burundi, Dec. 10-11. “The team spent about five hours out there helping to build pallets of beans, rice, and other sustainment items as well as staging vehicles,” said Maj. Matthew Berthinet, Security Cooperation Team 2 officer-in-charge. “Regular training is suspended for tomorrow so we can return to the airport and finalize some of the pallets as well as issue new [personal protective equipment] to the soldiers as they walk on the [aircraft].” Liberi also conveyed her per-
sonal congratulations to Brig. Gen. Athanase Kararuza who will deploy to CAR as the deputy force commander of the African Union Mission to Central Africa Republic (MISCA). “His selection reflects the great confidence that the AU has in Burundi’s generals, and in particular General Kararuza. The United States Government wishes him the best of luck and safety during his mission.” The Marines will continue to logistically assist the 850-man Burundian force as part of the U.S. Africa Command directed support to the French and AU mission that is providing humanitarian assistance and establishing an environment that supports a political transition to a democratically elected government. “[Their] deployment will take several days” said Lt. Col. Dan Ebert, U.S. Defense Attaché to Burundi. “The preparation and logistical planning by the Burundians has accelerated the pace with which we can conduct this deployment. I am extremely impressed with the integration of ADAPT-A training by the Burundian military” referring to the three iterations of training provided by U.S. Army Africa under the AFRICOM sponsored Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Training-Aircraft.
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NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS -- Petty Officer 2nd Class Jeremy A. Cieplich fires a GAU-21/A .50 caliber machine gun mounted in an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter at simulated enemy personnel during live-fire, close-air support training Dec. 10 at Farallon de Medinilla Target Range, Northern Mariana Islands.
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MARINE CORPS SUPPORT FACILITY BLOUNT ISLAND, Fla. -- Marines, Sailors, civilian-Marines, Coast Guard, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island police and Jacksonville rescue services participated in a comprehensive anti-terrorism/force protection exercise held here recently. Smoke on the Water 2013 is an exercise, which plays out a complex terrorist attack and hostage scenario in an effort to evaluate the installation’s ability to activate, recall and fully staff emergency response personnel during a time of crisis. Role players posed as terrorists and breached port security by boat, throwing smoke grenades on the dock for cover while engaging unarmed civilians with small arms fire.
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Once ashore, a role-player took a hostage while another engaged the quick-responding Marine Corps Police Department aboard the installation. The Emergency Operations Center assessed the response times of emergency services, while the MCPD used its tactical training and weapons handling during the initial response. During the exercise scenario, a terrorist fired upon dock workers creating multiple injuries and took a hostage. With the aid of Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, emergency response personnel were able to transport simulated casualties to the casualty collection point, simulating movement to a local hospital. Providing medical care as an emergency shock trauma unit were corpsmen from MCSFBI. Additionally, Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Naval
Station Mayport, Fla., were on scene to conduct a controlled demolition of an explosive role-players threatened installation police with during the scenario, successfully proving their ability to render safe the explosive. Meanwhile, at the EOC set up at a safe distance away, the command staff took part in processing the information in the National Incident Management System through the application of the Incident Command System and use of a Common Operating Picture during incident response and recovery efforts. In the water, the Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission assisted with port security, locking down the area, alerting the local populace and ensuring no through traffic, as they would in a real-life scenario. The comprehensive exercise was successful in terms of gauging the installation’s ability to respond to threats.
Wounded Warriors take aim for recovery ANNISTON, Ala. -- The drawing of the bow, the pressure of the release, the sound of the arrow hitting the target — this routine can calm the minds and bodies of Marines who are part of the Wounded Warrior Regiment. More than 30 Marines and a sailor, both active duty and veterans, flew to Anniston, Ala., to participate in a four-day beginners archery camp, Dec. 3-7. “The camp provided wounded, ill and injured Marines the opportunity to train with world-class coaches in top-notch facilities,” Jennifer Sullivan, programs director for the Wounded Warrior Regiment, said. At the camp Marines learn basic archery fundamentals, shooting approximately eight hours a day. Archery coaches helped finetune the participants’ form. “I have been shooting for almost 11 years,” Cpl. Allen Melick, Wounded Warrior Battalion East, said. “This (camp) has improved me immensely by bringing my groups from a silver dollar size to a quarter.” Not only does the camp help improve their skills, but it also brought veterans together. “Coming to this camp means a lot of things, from refreshing my skills in archery, to being around my Marine friends, because I’m not around a Marine installation,” Clayton McDaniel, a Marine Corps veteran, said. At the end of the camp the participants and the staff ate dinner together. Many of these Marines will continue to train to compete in the Marines Corps trials March 2014, at Camp Pendleton Calif., in hopes for a spot to compete in the 2014 Warrior Games. “They build camaraderie with each other and support each other upon their return with training tips, encouragement and supporting each other in local and national events,” Sullivan said.
Co. E. Marines smash resistance with heavy armor
Marines, Sailors, civilian-Marines, Coast Guard, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island police and Jacksonville rescue services participate in a comprehensive anti-terrorism/force protection exercise. Smoke on the Water 2013 is an exercise, which plays out a complex terrorist attack and hostage scenario in an effort to evaluate the installation’s ability to activate, recall and fully staff emergency response personnel during a time of crisis.
Combat scenarios challenge Marines during Chromite Lance Cpl. Matt Myers
Headquarters Marine Corps
OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines and sailors participated in Exercise Chromite Dec. 2-6 at the Central Training Area and other locations on Okinawa. The exercise included a multitude of units within 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, participating in numerous full-scale mock combat missions against an enemy simulated by fellow Marines. The scenarios were designed to increase the Marines’ skills as war-fighters and simulate the stress associated with planning and controlling multiple units in a chaotic, combat environment. “In this scenario, the (fictional) nation of ‘Centralia’ has weapons of mass destruction and chemical weapons,” said 1st Lt. Jeffrey A. Reilly, a ground intelligence officer with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF. “They have attempted to launch an intercontinental ballistic missile and it failed. We deployed troops in response of the launch, which prompted their declaration of war against the U.S.” During the nearly weeklong exercise, Marines and sailors completed multiple missions similar to scenarios experienced in combat operations. One of the training missions challenged Marines to execute a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel, also known as TRAP, near Combat Town in the CTA. Marines acting as local villagers provided a sense of
realism to the opposing force encountered during that particular situation. “(In the scenario) the pilot was shot down two days ago, and has been evading capture since then,” said Capt. Gavin Lutz, a ground intelligence officer with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, who acted as the downed pilot for the event. “He has made it to a neutral village where the locals have helped keep him safe. He has reached out and support has arrived to rescue him.” After patrolling to the pilot’s suspected location, the roleplayers greeted the Marines
like local villagers might. The “villagers” caused confusion and complicated the Marines’ search efforts by purposefully misleading them and bargaining for the location of the pilot, according to Lutz. When the Marines finally determined the location of the pilot they surrounded him, verified his identity through an authentication process, and ensured that he was healthy enough for transport to a designated landing zone. “This has been a huge opportunity,” said Lutz. “It has allowed the Marines to accomplish some of their mis-
sion-essential tasks such as TRAP missions, convoys and other things of that nature, right here on Okinawa.” As the infantrymen exited the training area, they patrolled to their landing zone with an air of confidence. “This was my first time doing a TRAP mission,” said Cpl. Muhammad-Adil Naseer, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, under the unit deployment program. “We got quite a bit of training out of it and it’s good to see it finally all put together.”
Marines escort a downed pilot role-player they located Dec. 5, amid a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel scenario during Exercise Chromite. During the exercise, Marines gained valuable experience, which will prepare them to succeed in real-world operations. The Marines are with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.
CAMP SCHWAB, Okinawa, Japan -- A high-pitched whine arose in the distance, making the enemy turn their attention toward the north. Trigger fingers started getting itchy as the whine grew louder, as if some sort of iron giant was fast approaching. However, the whine suddenly dies to silence, and minutes later the treeline to the east exploded with gunfire. Marines with Company E., Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducted a mechanized raid against a notional enemy base of operations, Dec. 12. The company, faced with a possible platoon-sized element of resistance, utilized the armor and firepower capabilities of the Amphibious Assault Vehicles, the operational “ace in the hole” of the company. Thirty tons of steel and munitions each gave the advantage to the raid force. “We have the ability to roll off a boat, head on shore and push inland to an objective with that armor capability to get us in close,” said Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Garcia, a rifleman with Co. E., BLT 2/5, 31st MEU, and a native of Sugarland, Texas. “The “tracks” also bring that shock and awe to the enemy; small-arms fire isn’t going to do a thing to the AAVs, and they realize that quickly.” The Co. E. Marines also used another feature of the AAVs to their advantage: their noise. The Marines offloaded east of the enemy camp in the treeline while the tracks swung north, drawing the attention of the enemy away from the insertion point. The raid force opened fire from the trees and swept in, making short work of the outflanked opposition. After the last shot was fired, the Marines had captured the leader of the insurgent training camp, as well as and maps and plans he had been working on before the raid struck. There were nofriendly casualties and following a thorough site survey, the force loaded back up on AAVs and headed home. Although this training package is just one of many before the next scheduled deployment, both the raid force and the opposition kept a high level of realism, ensuring no training value was lost. Intelligence and maps recovered in the command tent were relayed back to the mission planners to help plan future missions against the overall enemy presence in the area. The 31st MEU is the Marine Corps’ force in readiness in the Asia-Pacific region and is the only continuously forwarddeployed MEU.
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Presidential memorandum requires more renewable energy for federal buildings Cpl.Timothy Norris Staff Writer
President Barrack Obama directed the federal government to become a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency by consuming 20 percent of its electricity in federal buildings from renewable sources by 2020 in a memorandum signed, Dec. 5. The memorandum amends Executive Order 13514 which the president signed in 2009. The federal order directed the government to increase renewable energy sources,
reducing energy use, pollution and waste. One of the keys to meeting the new goal may not even include installing new renewable energy systems, said Neil Tisdale, the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Public Works energy and utilities manager. Instead, buildings will be renovated to higher energy efficiency standards, equipment changed to more energy efficient models and Air Station personnel will be encouraged to take a proactive role and turn electronics off when not in use.
Tisdale said. “The energy conservation methods to reduce energy are typically cheaper than the cost of creating renewable energy sources.” Seven percent of energy currently consumed on the Air Station is already renewable. The majority is from heat pumps, which exchange warmth from the ground to heat the buildings. There are also solar panels on buildings throughout the Air Station, including the fitness center, F-35 training facility, and several of the barracks buildings. Solar panels are a good choice
for the Air Station because they are stable, can be placed almost anywhere and don’t interfere with operations. However, power production is low in comparison to other renewable energy sources. “The savings to investment ratio for photovoltaic solar power is not very good for this area,” Tisdale said. “It takes about 17 years to pay for the investment because our electric rates are so low.” Other renewable energy sources, such as landfill gas, fuel from algae and wind turbines, have been passed over to maintain safety
standards in place to protect personnel. Landfills can attract birds posing a threat to the aircraft and pilots, and wind turbines can interfere with mission essential radar. “The most important thing I can say is that if everybody would do a little to help by turning things off and reporting anything that can reduce energy efficiency to 2287257, it will help a lot,” Tisdale said. The goal to have 20 percent of the energy consumed can be achieved if everyone aboard the Air Station works together to conserve energy.
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44th Annual Senior Citizen’s Tea
Photos By Cpl. Brady Wood
Col. Brian Murtha, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, welcomes guests to the 44th Annual Senior Citizens Tea Party at the Officers’ Club, Dec. 15. Attendees mingled with officers while enjoying a meal and entertainment by various local performers.
Guests enjoy a meal at the 44th Annual Senior Citizens’ Tea Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 15. Different groups including the Beaufort Harbormasters, Beaufort Academy of Dance and the Heinz family string quartet performed during the event.
The Beaufort Harbormasters perform for guests at the 44th Annual Senior Citizens’ Tea Party at the Officers’ Club, Dec. 15. This event allows the Air Station to serve our neighbors in Beaufort County, some of whom may not be able to gather with families for the holiday.
Margie Fields of Beaufort County received a gift from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 during a drawing at the 44th Annual Senior Citizens’ Tea Party, Dec. 15. Each squadron aboard the Air Station donated gifts for the drawing.
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departments on SAPR. “Our success [in eliminating sexual assault from the military] depends on a dynamic and responsive approach,” said Hagel. “We, therefore, must continually assess and strive to improve our prevention and response programs.” One of the issues consistently faced is that victims may not have confidence that they will be effectively protected and their report kept confidential, causing assaults to go unreported. While the DoD is primarily focused on decreasing and eliminating sexual assault, part of that goal involves increasing the likelihood that a service member who has been sexually assaulted will report it. According to the 2012 DoD annual report on sexual assault in the military, the DoD strives to increase sexual assault reporting by improving
confidence in the military justice process [and] creating positive command climate. The SAPRCP enhances commander accountability and demands appropriate command climate; improves victim treatment, response and rights; assesses military justice systems; and assures the safety of sexual assault victims. “The risks inherent to military service should never include the risk of sexual assault,” said Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff in a testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee, May 2012. “Sexual assault is a crime that demands accountability and consequences. It betrays the very trust on which our profession is founded.” The military will continue striving to uphold the rights of service members and make every effort to continuously improve understanding and handling of sexual assault.
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To use PreCheck, service members must enter their Department of Defense identification number in the “Known Traveler Number” field when they book flight reservations or update their Defense Travel System profile. The TSA is extending the program as part of a partnership with the DoD. The TSA wants to support military service members, said the TSA deputy administrator, retired Marine Col. John W. Halinski, in a TSA press release, Nov. 13. “TSA joins with the American people in showing its appreciation for the service and sacrifices of our men and women in the Armed Forces,” said Halinski in the press release. “Providing expedited screening while on travel is the least we can do for these courageous men and women.” The TSA also offers expedited screening for Wounded Warriors. Although the TSA offers this program, expedited screening can’t be guaranteed due to random, unpredictable security measures implemented by the TSA.
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Delta and Papa Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 1096
Platoon 1101
Pfc. M.J. Smith, Tifton, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Sgt. J.A. Mercedes
Pfc. G. Xue, Elmhurst, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.M. Case
Pfc. L. Poellnitz, Jackson, Al Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.W. Willett III
Pfc. L.R. Isom-Riley, Harrisburg, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.R. Snelling
Pfc. K.A. Rahman, Lexington, TN Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. W.T. Tompkins
Pfc. L.B. Albury, West Palm Beach, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. K.M. Marchiano
Pfc. D.L. Douglas, Athens, AL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C.E. Yeoman
Pfc. V.L. Timko, Brooklyn, MI Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. D.M. Lucio
Platoon 1097 Platoon 1098 Platoon 1100
Platoon 1102
Platoon 4042 Platoon 4043
Platoon 1096 Pvt. J. A. Babbit , Pfc. C. D. Barts , Pvt. J. R. Bass III , Pfc. T. D. Berry , Pfc. B. A. Beckman , Pfc. C. A. Bowles , Pvt. C. M. Bowling , Pvt. H. Y. Brown , Pvt. D. D. Burnett , Pfc. C. L. Callahan , Pfc. A. T. Canfield , Pfc. A. R. Clark , Pfc. R. D. Cochran , Pvt. C. N. Cruz , Pfc. Z. A. Danney , Pvt. A. D. Davis , Pvt. D. T. Dereef , Pfc. T. B. Donaldson , Pfc. E. L. Dozier , Pvt. F. Duarte , Pfc. C. W. Duell* , Pfc. E. J. Eldridge , Pvt. B. C. Erthal , Pvt. S. M. Finley , Pvt. J. M. Fredrickson , Pfc. E. L. Fulton , Pvt. C. O. Gaines , Pfc. V. M. Halton , Pvt. B. L. Harcum , Pvt. J. M. Hargrove Jr. , Pvt. B. V. Hart , Pvt. M. J. Haywood , Pfc. D. O. Hurley , Pvt. T. B. Jarvis , Pvt. F. G. King , Pfc. T. C. Knighton , Pfc. B. T. Lacasse , Pfc. W. M. Langley* , Pvt. W. A. Lassi , Pvt. T. E. Lawrence , Pfc. C. R. Maraglio , Pvt. J. G. Midgett , Pfc. J. D. Millerstory , Pfc. A. S. Minacoello , Pfc. M. S. Mixon , Pvt. B. A. Mooney , Pvt. G. A. Morales , Pfc. D. L. Morris , Pfc. J. D. Muloo , Pfc. B. J. Northcutt , Pfc. Z. A. Oshields , Pfc. M. A. Petekiewicz , Pvt. E. J. Rajunas , Pvt. C. J. Rette , Pvt. M. E. Ross , Pvt. C. M. Scott , Pfc. B. M. Sisco , Pfc. M. J. Smith* , Pfc. T. M. Smith , Pfc. B. J. Stevenson , Pfc. D. R. Stone , Pvt. C. J. Stone-Gordon , Pvt. T. R. Thomas , Pfc. G. J. Tillmon , Pvt. P. D. Tuggle , Pvt. J. B. Turner , Pvt. S. L. Underwood , Pfc. E. P. Warmouth , Pfc. T. T. Warren Jr.* , Pfc. J. M. Wilcome , Pfc. C. G. Wilkes , Pvt. D. J. Williams , Pfc. P. J. Winding , Pvt. J. E. Winship
Platoon 1097 Pvt. A. M. Abadia , Pvt. M. A. Acevedo , Pvt. I. L. Andrews, Pfc. E. S. Arguetapineda , Pfc. A. G. Armstrong , Pvt. N. N. Baker , Pfc. R. O. Barinas , Pvt. B. L. Barnes , Pfc. J. L. Bates III , Pvt. B. K. Berriosrios , Pfc. C. E. Boothe , Pvt. D. L. Burchett , Pfc. C. P. Burke* , Pfc. J. A. Chambers , Pvt. C. L. Clark , Pfc. C. G. Coard , Pfc. M. D. Cooledge , Pvt. T. T. Cotton , Pvt. C. L. Cronin , Pfc. W. A. Crouch , Pvt. Z. A. Culpepper , Pfc. D. J. Custis* , Pfc. J. A. Dean , Pvt. K. T. Delacoudray , Pvt. N. J. Delacruz , Pfc. J. P. Delgado* , Pvt. C. B. Farmer , Pvt. C. K. Fox , Pfc. Q. T. Fulton , Pvt. D. Garcia , Pvt. M. W. Gifford , Pvt. K. L. Heintz , Pvt. J. R. Holt , Pfc. D. G. Hoogstins , Pvt. J. M. Jackson , Pvt. J. K. James , Pvt. D. J. Jemmott , Pvt. A. Q. Johnson , Pfc. D. G. Johnson , Pvt. S. B. Keele Jr. , Pvt. D. J. Kimbrough , Pvt. T. T. Lestino , Pvt. A. L. Long , Pvt. R. Lopez Jr. , Pvt. R. W. Mcgaha , Pvt. A. E. Mcgee , Pvt. J. W. Meadows , Pvt. A. M. Moniz , Pvt. J. C. Morgan , Pvt. R. D. Norris , Pvt. T. D. Oconnell , Pvt. B. L. Oneill , Pvt. P. A. Orozco , Pvt. A. G. Peterson , Pvt. A. B. Piechota , Pfc. K. Poellnitz* , Pvt. K. M. Poole , Pvt. D. L. Powers , Pfc. T. A. Riggs* , Pfc. G. L. Ritchie , Pvt. J. Shareef , Pvt. S. L. Simpson , Pfc. J. T. Stricklin , Pvt. D. A. Taylor Jr. , Pvt. A. T. Turner , Pvt. K. M. WashingtonMcMillian , Pvt. E. A. Wein , Pvt. M. R. Wholters , Pfc. J. L. Willis , Pvt. T. W. Wolfe , Pfc. A. M. Workman , Pfc. M. H. Wortham
Platoon 1098
Pvt. A. M. Adams , Pvt. D. M. Ashworthsutter , Pvt. S. W. Bates , Pvt. C. N. Benoche , Pfc. R. V. Blakeslee , Pvt. B. L. Bohar , Pvt. A. C. Brown , Pvt. C. C. Cameron , Pvt. V. O. Celosky , Pvt. J. B. Chadwick , Pvt. B. P. Collaguazo , Pvt. M. Colston III , Pvt. R. J. Condi Jr. , Pfc. R. S. Condon , Pvt. B. S. Creech , Pfc. C. J. Czapik , Pfc. C. J. Davey Jr. , Pfc. G. J. Ditorrice , Pvt. D. D. Espino , Pvt. J. C. Faggard , Pvt. K. M. Farris , Pvt. D. J. Felix , Pvt. R. P. Fitzgerald , Pvt. L. R. Garcia , Pvt. J. L. Geisman Jr. , Pfc. C. M. Gelpi , Pfc. J. S. George* , Pfc. B. L. Gore , Pvt. D. W. Groff , Pvt. C. J. Guidry , Pfc. D. L. Henderson , Pfc. S. L. Hilton Jr. , Pfc. N. Ilkiv , Pvt. D. D. Jones , Pvt. D. L. Jones , Pvt. E. R. Jones , Pvt. K. J. Kirby , Pvt. D. C. Lambiris , Pvt. N. Lantiguamolina , Pfc. R. R. Legerdiaz , Pfc. T. M. Lemaire* , Pfc. D. D. Lester , Pfc. S. E. Locaffaro , Pvt. Z. M. Lowe , Pfc. J. D. Luse , Pfc. H. R. Lyens , Pvt. C. A. Macpherson Jr. , Pvt. S. A. Maskestockdale , Pfc. C. M. McCluer , Pvt. N. R. Meuse , Pfc. M. D. Mirjah , Pfc. K. G. Molina , Pvt. M. A. Moralesmarrero , Pvt. E. W. Patterson , Pfc. R. J. Payne , Pfc. C. Y. Phachansiri , Pfc. M. Pinlac , Pvt. M. M. Powell , Pvt. J. D. Price , Pfc. K. A. Rahman* , Pfc. R. E. Rasul , Pvt. S. J. Richardson , Pfc. J. D. Ritch , Pfc. C. B. Robinson II , Pfc. A. M. Sellers , Pfc. A. D. Stidham , Pfc. C. C. Straubdoyle , Pfc. K. T. Taylor* , Pfc. A. Varelanunez , Pfc. D. D. Vice* , Pvt. J. L. Viches , Pvt. J. L. Walker , Pvt. T. D. Watkins , Pfc. T. P. Williams
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Pvt. K. L. Anderson , Pvt. L. C. Beaird-Rhoads , Pfc. A. L. Bello, Pfc. C. L. Brown , Pvt. J. M. Bramer , Pvt. A. J. Byrne , Pfc. O. A. Carrillo , Pfc. S. R. Carver , Pvt. E. F. Charnesky , Pvt. C. Conde , Pvt. O. O. Contreras , Pvt. R. M. Cuff Jr. , Pvt. B. L. Cushler , Pvt. D. A. Denheart , Pvt. J. B. Dimmett , Pvt. G. B. Dixon , Pfc. D. L. Douglas* , Pvt. D. G. Duffey , Pvt. E. Edwards , Pvt. C. R. Faciana , Pfc. D. R. Fancett* , Pvt. B. J. Fanning , Pfc. B. W. Fowler , Pvt. R. J. Fox , Pvt. N. J. Hall , Pfc. K. M. Harrington , Pfc. M. T. Hartsel* , Pvt. C. A. Hazard , Pvt. C. C. Hendrickson , Pvt. E. R. Henry , Pfc. C. M. Imondi , Pvt. E. B. Johnston , Pfc. D. M. Jones , Pvt. K. T. Jones , Pvt. S. M. Kelly , Pvt. A. W. Kern , Pvt. M. L. Kleefisch , Pvt. N. D. Kovacs , Pvt. D. E. Krabill , Pfc. L. N. LaDue , Pfc. Z. T. Lange , Pvt. D. J. Laurent , Pfc. J. P. Lengrand , Pvt. A. J. Lipscomb , Pfc. C. R. Longley* , Pvt. L. J. Lulow , Pfc. N. S. McAllister , Pvt. C. P. McCardell , Pvt. J. P. McGrath , Pvt. W. B. Nix , Pfc. J. W. Owens , Pvt. J. A. Pappas , Pvt. C. A. Paredes , Pfc. B. A. Pierro , Pvt. L. A. Reid , Pvt. G. A. Rohloff , Pfc. A. R. Sands Jr.* , Pfc. A. E. Santiago , Pvt. J. A. Sasser , Pfc. E. A. Soalca , Pvt. R. S. Socarras , Pvt. C. M. Stoughtenger , Pfc. A. B. Suarez , Pvt. G. A. Suarez , Pfc. J. M. Tamez Jr. , Pvt. H. A. Testerman Jr. , Pfc. I. Velasquez , Pvt. E. W. Verdier , Pvt. C. M. Viers , Pfc. J. K. Willins , Pvt. M. T. Woolbright , Pfc. M. W. Zenak
Platoon 1101
Pvt. S. J. Aponte , Pfc. K. K. Ayorinde* , Pvt. J. R. Barnett , Pfc. M. C. Barr , Pfc. K. F. Blackmore , Pvt. D. M. Bright , Pvt. C. Campbell , Pvt. J. M. Cicero , Pvt. B. B. Ciresi , Pfc. D. N. Culver* , Pvt. J. M. Devlin , Pvt. T. A. Duke , Pfc. S. A. Duncan , Pvt. C. T. Dunn , Pfc. F. Duong , Pvt. N. G. Ellen , Pvt. K. S. Figeroux , Pvt. J. M. Galt , Pfc. N. D. Gardner , Pvt. F. A. Germanreyes , Pvt. J. A. Gilcesvelasquez , Pfc. B. S. Goodale , Pvt. K. R. Hafner , Pvt. A. W. Hazlett , Pfc. J. T. Hodge Jr.* , Pvt. A. L. Huegel , Pvt. B. D. Jackson , Pfc. E. O. Jarin , Pvt. C. T. Jones , Pvt. K. S. Jones , Pvt. D. A. Kato , Pfc. R. A. Knight III , Pfc. J. A. Lovell , Pvt. P. K. Lula , Pfc. M. A. Matossanchez , Pvt. J. P. McCarthy , Pvt. S. M. McCarthy , Pfc. M. A. McCaulley* , Pvt. D. L. Miller , Pfc. F. A. Minervini , Pvt. P. P. Montuore , Pvt. G. V. Nemkov , Pvt. D. D. Olinger Jr. , Pfc. B. E. Pendergrass III , Pvt. C. J. Peterson , Pvt. K. A. Pichardo , Pvt. S. A. Pike , Pvt. B. J. Popson , Pvt. J. L. Quintana , Pvt. P. I. Rivas , Pvt. K. J. Romero , Pvt. R. J. Ruggiero , Pvt. J. J. Ryan , Pvt. A. L. Seaforth , Pfc. J. M. Senecal , Pvt. B. W. Skaggs , Pfc. D. A. Sparks , Pvt. Q. E. Stoneyruffin , Pvt. D. D. Taylor , Pvt. D. Touch , Pvt. L. F. Velasquezcastro , Pvt. B. A. Vera , Pvt. L. W. Watts , Pvt. C. R. Welch , Pvt. D. R. Whitaker , Pvt. D. J. Wieloszynski , Pvt. T. J. Willenborg , Pfc. L. D. Williams , Pfc. J. T. Woodbury* , Pfc. G. Xue , Pvt. D. L. Young , Pfc. J. C. Zelie
Platoon 1102 Pvt. J. A. Benitez , Pfc. D. D. Blakeney , Pfc. A. J. Buck , Pvt. A. W. Burse , Pvt. C. A. Cabreradejesus , Pvt. R. M. Capehart , Pfc. B. P. Conyers , Pfc. J. J. Cote , Pvt. N. L. Croushore , Pfc. C. O. Dawes , Pfc. T. L. Duncan Jr. , Pvt. C. J. Dye , Pfc. B. H. Elvir , Pvt. J. Fland , Pvt. M. D. Foster , Pfc. A. M. Franceschini* , Pfc. B. C. Fritzley , Pfc. M. A. Fulwood* , Pvt. A. M. Gallo , Pvt. B. M. Gingras , Pfc. J. A. Graham , Pfc. C. L. Henson* , Pfc. S. K. Hoffman , Pvt. H. R. Holder , Pfc. B. H. Hooks , Pvt. K. K. Hu , Pfc. L. R. Isom-Riley , Pvt. S. L. Johnson , Pfc. B. G. Kalangie , Pvt. W. N. Kelly , Pvt. S. J. Kirkpatrick , Pvt. J. B. Lambert , Pvt. R. P. Langlais , Pvt. T. R. Lapiere , Pvt. B. R. Lombardo , Pfc. R. Maignan , Pvt. J. L. Marshall , Pfc. A. Mena , Pvt. J. C. Metzgar , Pvt. C. A. Michalek , Pvt. D. L. Miller , Pfc. J. P. Moran , Pfc. C. R. Morris Jr. , Pfc. T. H. Nguyen , Pvt. R. P. Oconnor , Pvt. B. T. Ogle , Pvt. J. A. Paladino , Pvt. J. M. Pelcharsky , Pvt. A. A. Quiles , Pvt. C. J. Riostorres , Pvt. E. D. Rogers IV , Pvt. B. F. Rosario , Pfc. A. J. Samperi* , Pvt. A. C. Scalfaro , Pvt. C. B. Sellers , Pfc. A. P. Sheppard , Pvt. N. I. Singer , Pfc. T. A. Smalls , Pvt. K. M. Smith , Pfc. J. D. Sneed* , Pfc. B. Stehle , Pvt. J. L. Stimpson , Pvt. J. B. Tellado , Pfc. O. D. Tezano , Pfc. J. S. Valenciahoyos , Pvt. J. Velezmorel , Pfc. S. R. Vicaire , Pvt. J. T. Vo , Pfc. L. A. Weaver , Pvt. N. A. White , Pvt. T. S. Wilson , Pvt. D. T. Wolfe
Platoon 4042
Pfc. L. B. Albury , Pvt. A. N. Basore , Pvt. A. R. Baumert , Pvt. T. A. Baumgartner , Pfc. A. D. Bean , Pfc. T. N. Beckett , Pfc. D. J. Bernal , Pvt. L. E. Block , Pvt. J. L. Blum , Pfc. S. R. Briant , Pfc. S. M. Colangelo , Pfc. A. R. Corriganstepanovich , Pvt. M. E. Cottrell , Pfc. T. D. Dalton , Pfc. O. K. Downing , Pvt. A. M. Edwards , Pvt. K. L. Fletcher , Pvt. A. V. Fought , Pvt. J. J. Garciaguzman , Pvt. S. I. Hamm , Pfc. C. L. Hines , Pfc. A. R. Hosler , Pvt. M. M. Huggins , Pfc. L. J. King , Pvt. M. C. Labrada , Pfc. K. M. Lee* , Pvt. R. D. Logan , Pfc. E. L. Losey , Pfc. M. Martinez* , Pvt. H. A. Mcmullin , Pfc. C. Navarrete , Pvt. H. J. Navarro , Pvt. E. A. Nelson , Pvt. M. A. Nerios , Pvt. M. R. Oakes , Pvt. J. J. Pena , Pvt. D. M. Pietroviak , Pvt. K. S. Reilly , Pfc. B. L. Rizk , Pfc. D. A. Rodriguez , Pfc. P. M. Rodriguez , Pvt. B. L. Saunders , Pvt. S. D. Silva , Pvt. V. L. Slack , Pvt. K. L. Stoeckly , Pvt. J. D. Strowmatt , Pfc. K. V. Vandusen* , Pvt. D. Wainwright , Pfc. R. N. Watkins , Pfc. P. H. Young , Pfc. K. N. Zebell
Platoon 4043 Lance Cpl. M. E. Bain , Pfc. S. R. Bantad , Pfc. C. E. Bettner* , Pfc. H. M. Burton , Pvt. L. Cadena , Pfc. A. M. Chase* , Pvt. M. L. Cicale , Pvt. B. E. Clifford , Pfc. K. D. Conerly , Pfc. S. A. Dasilva , Pfc. A. L. Davila. , Pfc. V. L. Demoss , Pfc. E. A. Figueroa , Pvt. G. M. Flores , Pvt. B. J. Flowers , Pfc. C. R. Fulsom* , Pvt. L. B. Glover , Pfc. J. E. Gonzalezcampos , Pfc. V. S. Hunemiller , Pfc. J. Jaimes , Pfc. K. L. Jarvis , Pvt. E. Jimenezflores , Pvt. S. M. Keenan , Pvt. K. E. Knight , Pfc. V. W. Larosa , Pvt. M. E. Leathley , Pvt. M. R. Lewis , Pvt. S. R. Makthepharak , Pfc. C. J. Martinez , Pfc. A. Y. Olorteguiazana , Pfc. L. R. Olsen , Pvt. L. M. Pedraza , Pvt. M. J. Perkins , Pfc. J. L. Picozzi , Pvt. A. A. Quigley , Pfc. C. M. Ramos , Pvt. A. L. Rivera , Pvt. B. A. Roberson , Pvt. M. D. Rosiles , Pvt. J. Ruiz , Pvt. M. R. Schwartz , Pfc. M. E. Sims , Pvt. M. T. Smith , Pvt. K. T. Spear , Pfc. V. L. Timko , Pvt. B. M. Torres , Pfc. S. I. Ugochukwu , Pvt. J. I. Vargas , Pvt. S. D. Vineyard , Pvt. N. M. Woodin , Pvt. K. M. Young
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