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Friday, May 2, 2014 Vol. 49, No. 17 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Delta and Oscar 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

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Air Station weapons order update Page 4

Fightertown Marine golfs with pros Page 9

VMFA-115, VMFA-122 return to Fightertown Page 13

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31 participate in a Search and Rescue exercise at sea off the South Carolina Coast, April 25. The exercise included members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort Memorial Hospital and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Savannah and tested emergency responders’ ability to respond to an aviation mishap. Although mishap drills are practiced on a quarterly basis among Marine Aviation units, units seldom get the opportunity to practice in a real-life environments such as the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean where aerial training is conducted in the Tactical Aircrew Combat Training Systems Range. Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Comm/Media Relations Chief

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31 participated in a multi-asset search and rescue exercise off the South Carolina coast, April 25. The exercise included members of the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Beaufort Memo-

rial Hospital and the U.S. Coast Guard Air Station in Savannah and tested emergency responders’ ability to respond to an aviation mishap. During the exercise, aircrew from MAG-31 and Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 were positioned in the Atlantic Ocean simulating an ejection from a downed aircraft and using sur-

vival equipment. “The exercise will test the integration between the agencies responsible for rescuing the downed aircrew after an accident,” said Maj. Armin Wahl, Director of Safety Standardization with MAG-31 before the exercise. “This will validate our emergency systems to find any weaknesses that we may have.

We’re exercising our full systems to make sure they are valid.” Every pilot is equipped with survival radios, which transmit a signal to Tyndall Joint Service Rescue Center in Florida when activated, said Wahl, a native of Bluffton, S.C. After the JSRC is aware of a mishap, rescue personnel are notified and dispatched to con-

duct the search and rescue and transport aircrew to emergency personnel. Once rescued, the pilots were transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital where staff was tasked with diagnosing and treating the aircrew while familiarizing them with the aircrew’s see

Training, page 12

Chaplain Cmdr. Holiman follows calling, family tradition Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Werewolves, MAG-12 tear through the sky Lance Cpl. Luis Ramirez

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni

GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic Of Korea -- As Exercise Max Thunder 14-1 rages on, Col. Hunter H. Hobson, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 12, visited Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 aboard Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 22, 2014. As part of MT 14-1, VMFA-122, stationed out of Beaufort, S.C., is providing eight F/A-18 hornet aircraft to support both U.S. and ROK forces throughout the exercise.

Cmdr. William Holiman, the Marine Corps Air Station chaplain, was born into a military family. During his career the A native of Little Rock, Ark. he grew up reading his relative’s cruise books and gazing at their photographs. He loved listening to their stories about life at sea and the many countries they saw. Hearing these experiences lured him to the Navy, which is why he joined his high school’s Junior Navy Reserve Officer Training Corps program. It was these stories and photographs from his great grandfather, grandfather, father, and uncles, and his own experiences in JNROTC that guided him at the age of 39 toward a career of ministry, combat

deployments, sea tours and more. “Through the JNROTC program, near the end of my high school career I received a Navy scholarship to attend the University of Oklahoma,” Holiman said. “I really considered accepting the scholarship, but I had a calling toward ministry, which lead me to attend a Christian college instead.” After college, Holiman attended seminary at the Reformed Episcopal Seminary in Philadelphia. It was while attending seminary, that he had the opportunity to work with his father-in-law, who was a pastor, and the church’s youth directors. “When working with the directors I realized I wanted to learn what they knew, and do what they did,” Holiman said. see

Chaplain, page 8

Max Thunder is a semi-annual training event consisting of composite and coalition flight training between the U.S. military and the Republic of Korea Air Force. The purpose of Hobson’s visit was to oversee VMFA-122’s training during the exercise. “VMFA-122 is one of my squadrons while they are under the (unit deployment program) in Iwakuni,” said Hobson. “As such, I am responsible for them, and I came out here to witness see

122, page 12

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, May 2, 2014

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:53)

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 (2:14)

Saturday 7 p.m. R (1:31)

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 Bayou jerk pork loin Beef short ribs and and rice roasted zucchini Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish

Sunday

Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

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

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (2:20)

Cinco de Mayo Word Search Word Bank

Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

Celebration Dance Guitar Maracas Mexico Pinatas Cinco Fiesta Heritage Mariachi Music Tradition Culture French Holiday May Parade

Monday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Manhattan clam Roast turkey and chowder green beans Thursday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corn Arroz con pollo and beef and squash garlic bread Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots

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 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

Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:40)

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on May 7.

Sudoku

Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775

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.

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on May 7.

Command Information

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

Happenings A Night in Paris Father Daughter Dance is scheduled to take place May 17 at the Lyceum aboard MCRD Parris Island from 4:30 - 7 p.m. Tickets cost 15 dollars per person. For more information call 228-7640.

A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled to take place May 14 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard MCAS Beaufort.

A Mother’s Day Brunch is slated to take place May 11 at Traditions aboard MCRD Parris Island from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Reservations are required. For more information call 228-1566.

The MCAS Beaufort Pistol Range is cancelling Recreational Fire until further notice due to range maintenance. For more information call Station Training at 228-6642.

Forecast according to weather.com

The Mollie Gross Semperfeisty Comedy Show is scheduled to come to MCAS Beaufort May 16 from 7 10:30 p.m. at the MCAS Theater. For more information call 228-6793

Friday, May 2, 2014

Did you know... May 2, 1946, Marines from Treasure Island Marine Barracks, under the command of Warrant Officer Charles L. Buckner, aided in suppressing the three-day prison riot at Alcatraz Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay. Buckner, a veteran of the Bougainville and Guam campaigns, ably led his force of Marines without suffering a single casualty.

Spring temperatures brings destructive weather. Monitor local news and if you encounter flooded roads, “turn around, don’t drown” More people die annually from floods than any other weather event.

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The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

Brain Teaser A clerk at a butcher shop stands five feet ten inches tall and wears size 13 sneakers. What does he weigh?

Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jordan Cochran

Public Affairs Chief

Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham

Press Chief

Staff Sgt. Terika S. King

Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on May 7.

Crime Prevention

Provost Marshal’s Office

Here are some tips to keep your vehicle safe: 1. Always lock your vehicle no matter how short of a time you may be away from it. 2. Parking in ‘well lit’ areas is a good idea but many ‘vehicle burglaries’ happen during the day so a well-lit area isn’t always the answer. Parking in a ‘well-traveled’ area where lots of people are around is a better idea. 3. Do NOT leave anything visible in your car even if it’s an old gym bag full of sweaty clothes. You may know that the item you’re leaving inside your car is of NO value but a thief will take a chance and break your window to find out.

4. Never park your car and then take out your brief case, lap top, packages and valuables and put them in the trunk and then walk away thinking all is safe. A watchful thief sees what you have and will wait until you are gone, break your window, pop your trunk or tear out your back seat to get to your items you just put in the trunk. 5. Put the items in your trunk before you get to your next destination. If you follow these guidelines, you can help decrease the likelihood of your vehicle being victimized and keep your gear safe and sound. If you spot suspicious activity or witness a crime please contact the Provost Marshal’s Office at 228-6710.

Editor

Cpl. John Wilkes

Staff Writers

Cpl. Sarah Cherry Cpl. Timothy Norris Cpl. Brady Wood Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel

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Items found aboard MCRD Parris Island, MCAS Beaufort, and Laurel Bay Housing: 1. iPad (MCRD) 2. Woman’s bike (Laurel Bay Housing)

3. Brown and Tan Purse (Laurel Bay Housing) 4. Girls bike, helmet (Laurel Bay Housing) Please contact Julie Sharp at the physical security section at the MCAS Provost Marshal’s Office by calling 228-6335.

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New Air Station Weapons Order Registration Procedures:

Possession, Registration, Storage, Transportation and Use of weapons Possession of Weapons: No person shall possess, store, transport or use any weapons aboard the Air station or Laurel Bay except when specifically authorized either by this Order or in writing by the Air Station Commander. 18 U.S. Code 930 makes it a crime to possess a firearm or other weapon in a federal facility, including Government leased spaces, except as otherwise provided by law. No person shall possess, store, transport or use any weapon within any work building, work section, work space or Government vehicle, except when specifically authorized by this Order, when specifically authorized in writing by the Air Station Commander, or as otherwise provided by law. Persons Authorized to Possess Legal Weapons and Ammunition: 1. Military personnel, civilian employees, military retirees, and their respective dependents residing aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay may possess and store legal weapons and ammunition which, where required, have been properly registered. 2. Other civilians are not permitted to carry, possess, or store weapons aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay unless they are issued military weapons for the performance of their duties or are involved in authorized recreational shooting or hunting. The Lautenberg Amendment makes it a felony offense for anyone convicted of a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” to ship, transport, possess, or receive firearms or ammunition, unless these privileges were re-instated by a judge. It also makes it a felony for anyone to sell or otherwise dispose of a firearm to any person they know or have reasonable cause to believe has such a conviction. The law applies to anyone who has a conviction for a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” regardless of when the conviction occurred. There is no exemption for military personnel or for military issued weapons. Major military weapons systems (aircraft, missiles, tanks, etc.) and crew served weapons and ammunition are excluded from the definition of “firearms.” MARADMIN 186/03 is in regard to the implementation of the Lautenberg Amendment. Concealed Carry Permits. Marine Corps Order S500.6H, chapter 1, entails provisions for carrying concealed weapons aboard a military installation and/ or within federal jurisdictions. State-issued concealed weapons carry permits are not valid aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay. Except as specifically authorized by this Order or in writing by the Air Station Commander, no person shall conceal from view, on his or her person, in a vehicle, or at any other location aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay, any weapon. Youth Handgun Safety. Federal regulations prohibit adults from selling, delivering, or transferring handguns or handgun ammunition to juveniles (defined as people less than 18 years of age). These regulations prohibit juveniles from knowingly possessing handguns or handgun ammunition. Exceptions may include situations where the handgun is needed for employment, or where the handgun is used under the personal supervision of an adult, if the juvenile has received permission of a parent or legal guardian. Illegal weapons. No person may possess an illegal weapon, as defined in enclosure (1), aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay except when specifically authorized to do so in writing by the Air Station Commander. Illegal weapons will be confiscated and a report made to the service member’S Commanding Officer. Upon completion of any related legal proceedings,illegal weapons will be disposed of in accordance with Department of Defense policy 4160.21M. Civilians may be subject to prosecution for possession of any illegal weapons. Pyrotechnics. The introduction, possession or use of fireworks or other pyrotechnics aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay is prohibited, except when specifically authorized by the Air Station Commander. Personal carry of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is strictly forbidden.

Any person who resides aboard the Air Station (including any person occupying billeting, i.e. the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ)) or Laurel Bay must register their firearm(s), and other registrable weapons with the Provost Marshal’s Office (PMO) upon introducing the firearm or other registrable weapon to the Air Station or Laurel Bay. Definitions of “firearms” and “other registrable weapons” are contained in enclosure (1). Registrations are conducted by PMO in the Vehicle Registration Office in Building 2077. Any person residing off-base who brings any privatelyowned firearm aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay for the purpose of hunting or recreational fire must first register the firearm with PMO. Owners will not bring firearms or other weapons to the Vehicle Registration Office; however, an owner should be prepared to provide make, model, serial number, and caliber of the firearm or weapon, to include primary location within the residence (enclosure 2). When an owner is concerned with the legality of the firearm or other weapon, an owner is encouraged to contact PMO’s Operation Division to arrange for a cursory examination of the firearm or other weapon. The owner is responsible for de registering a firearm or other registrable weapon with PMO upon transfer or sale within three (3) working days of transfer or sale. There is no limit to the number of firearms or other registrable weapons which may be registered. New join personnel arriving from another Marine Corps Installation, whose weapons were registered at the previous duty station’s PMO, must report to the Vehicle Registration Office to update their personal information and the physical storage location of the weapon.

Storage of Firearms, Other Registrable weapons and Ammunition: Housing Residents: 1. Service members residing in military or privatized family housing aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay housing may store legal weapons in their quarters if they are registered with PMO, except as otherwise provided in paragraph below. Each service member is responsible for proper storage and registration of all legal weapons stored within that service member’s quarters. If the quarters will be vacant for more than one week, firearms should be stored in unit armories, bank safe deposit boxes or other safe locations. 2. Military retirees and Civilians. Military retirees and civilians residing in military or privatized family housing on Laurel Bay may store legal weapons in their quarters if they are registered with PMO, except as otherwise provided in paragraph below. 3. Reservists, Coast Guard and National Guard. Members of the qualified selective reserve, inactive ready reserve, Coast Guard and National Guard residing in military or privatized family housing aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay housing may store legal weapons in their quarters as set forth in paragraphs above. Barracks occupants (E-5 and below). All personnel in the grade of E-5 and below residing in transient barracks/rooms and the BEQ are prohibited from possessing or storing weapons. The only authorized storage area on the Air Station for weapons belonging to those personnel is within their unit’s armory. All firearms and other registrable weapons stored in the armory will be registered with PMO prior to their acceptance by the armory. Officers and SNCOs. Officers and staff noncommissioned officers residing in the Bachelor Officer Quarters (BOQ) may store firearms and other registrable weapons, including one user amount of ammunition, as defined in enclosure (1), in their rooms. These firearms and other registrable weapons must be registered with PMO. Ownership of firearms. Each service member, civilian and military retiree residing in base housing (including military or privatized housing, BEQ, or BOQ) is prohibited from storing any firearms, other registrable weapons or ammunition for persons that are not part of his or her household. Authorized storage methods. Privately owned firearms stored in base housing (to include military or privatized housing or BOQ) by service members, civilians and military retirees, must be stored in a fully encased container (e.g. commercial gun safe, hard plastic case, etc.) that is capable of completely enclosing the firearms and being locked with a key or combination lock. All firearms will be fitted with a trigger lock. Ammunition must be stored separately from firearms and in a container capable of being locked with a key or

combination lock. Storage in POVs. Under no circumstances will firearms, other registrable weapons, or ammunition be stored in a privately-owned vehicle aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay.

Transportation of Firearms, Other Registrable Weapons and Ammunition: Whenever a firearm or other registrable weapon is transported within a vehicle aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay, the registration receipt issued by PMO must be in the immediate possession of the registered owner. 1. Firearms or other registrable weapons may be transported in privately-owned vehicles to and from an authorized storage area on-base or to an off-base location. 2. Firearms or other registrable weapons may also be transported to and from on-base areas where firearms use is authorized, such as hunting areas or recreational shooting ranges. When transporting firearms or other registrable weapons in a vehicle, they will be unloaded and locked in the glove box or trunk of the vehicle or unloaded and locked in a portable weapons carry case. If the vehicle does not contain a locking glove box, the firearms or other registrable weapons must be unloaded and secured in the glove box with a locked trigger guard device or unloaded and locked in a portable weapons carry case. Ammunition must be transported in a separate and distinct location separate from the weapon. For example, ammunition may not be transported in the same glove compartment or in the same weapons carry case as the firearm. A firearm or other registrable weapon will not be loaded while being transported on the Air Station or Laurel Bay. In addition, magazines, clips, speed loaders or any storage device inside of a firearm or other registrable weapon will not be loaded or ready for immediate use with any ammunition. Current Marine Corps Community Services purchase policy requires that patrons purchasing firearms at one of the exchange facilities must pass a national criminal investigation, must register purchased firearms if intended to be transported or stored aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay, and be escorted out of the facility once the firearm has been transferred to the purchaser. In addition, patrons shall immediately transport their newly-purchased firearm to an approved storage area, either on-base or off-base. The exchanges will require patrons to state, in writing, the intended storage location of their firearm. Use of Firearms and Other Registrable Weapons. Firearms and other registrable weapons will not be discharged or used aboard the Air Station or Laurel Bay, except in designated areas. Any discharge of firearms or other registrable weapons will be reported immediately to the Provost Marshal. Legal weapons, other than firearms or other registrable weapons, will not be registered; however, they will be transported in the same manner as firearms (i.e., in a locked trunk compartment or carry case).

Identifying Marks or Numbers: (1) Altering or removing identifying marks or serial numbers from a firearm or other weapon is prohibited. (2) Possession of any firearm or other weapon from which the identifying marks or numbers have been altered or removed is prohibited aboard the Air Station and Laurel Bay. (3) Any firearm with altered or removed identifying marks or serial numbers is subject to confiscation and ultimate disposal by the U.S. Government. Knives. Pocket knives with a blade of no more than three inches (3”) are authorized to carry. There is no requirement to register authorized pocket knives. Pepper Spray/Stun Guns. Legally purchased, commercially available pepper spray/stun guns for self-defense purposes are authorized. However, these items will be declared upon inquiry by competent law enforcement authorities.

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In The Community

Friday, May 2, 2014

Air Station hosts National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day event Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Tri-Care, in coordination with the Drug Enforcement Agency, conducted a National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day collection event at the Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Headquarters, Apr. 26. The goal of the event is to provide a confidential means for Beaufort residents to safely dispose of any outdated or unwanted prescription medications to law enforcement

officers who will collect and hold all medications. After the medications are collected, they will be weighed by the Drug Enforcement Administration before they are destroyed. Last October, the event collected more than 9,000 pounds of unwanted or expired medications. “Right now, prescription drugs rank second only to marijuana as a form of drug abuse,” said Gayle Wierzbicki, the Drug Demand Reduction Program coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services. “In our country, most of

our overdose deaths are related to prescription drugs so we try to get them out of the households. This is a great opportunity for Marines to get rid of their drugs and keep their homes and community safe.” Hilton Head Island is one of 52 locations around the state collections are being held by Tri-Care and law enforcement agencies. "Too many teens believe that using medications prescribed by a doctor to another family member is a safe way to get high, but they are wrong,” said Jason Moliburn, a drug rehabilitation counselor for

the South Carolina Rehabilitation in School program. “Addiction to opiate-based pain pills such as codeine, OxyContin, Vicodin and Percocet has led to an alarming increase in addiction to illegal street equivalent drugs. We hope that by holding this program we can keep our children away from drugs and free of addiction.” The majority of people who abuse prescription drugs don't get them from their doctor. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control, 55 percent get them from a friend or a relative,

and four percent steal them from a friend or relative. Weirzbicki says the program is good for getting drugs out of medicine cabinets and preventing possible problems before they occur. Medicine cabinets across South Carolina are the primary source of abused prescription drugs. In 2011, 226 people died from prescription drug overdoses in South Carolina, a 112 percent increase since 2001, according to the Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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Marines and sailors sail after learning how to rig and sail a two-man sailboat through the Seaborne Application for Integrating Life Skills program, April 21 through 25. Marines and sailors gathered around a 420 class boat and practiced attaching and rigging the sails, and how to use each part of the sail boat. Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

The sky was bright, clear and warm as Marines and sailors began learning how to rig and sail a two-man sailboat through the Seaborne Application for Integrating Life Skills program, April 21 through 25. Marines and sailors gathered around a 420 class boat and practiced attaching and rigging the sails, and how to use each part of the sail boat. As the Marines and sailors ventured out onto the water, they quickly learned through trial and error how to tack, jibe and most importantly when to duck. Tacking and jibing both turn the boat across the wind to fill the sails, adding speed. When the sails fill, the boom, the bottom pole holding the sail, swings across the back of the boat forcing the Marines and sailors to duck or risk a whack to the head. Navy Lt. David Nelson, deputy chaplain for Marine Aircraft Group 31, brought the SAILS program from Twentynine Palms, Calif., to the TriCommand with help from the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club which lent its grounds, and the Junior Sailing Club of Beaufort, which lent its boats. “Sailing seems to be one of the best tools to teach longterm skills like planning, communication and goal setting,” said Nelson. “When we came here, it seemed like a natural fit.” In addition to basic sailing, Marines and sailors learned how to recover if the boat cap-

sizes and how to get the boat out of ‘irons.’ Being in irons means the ship is heading directly into the wind with the sails empty, so the boat has no forward momentum. “It was a fun experience to be able to go out in the harbor and be able to sail with other Marines,” said Lance Cpl. Geoffrey Rogers, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31. “You have to count on the other person to turn the boat the correct way, keep it from tipping or point you in the right direction to pick up speed.” The program teaches Marines about goal setting and adaptability while disconnecting them from electronics. “[I started this program because] I saw Marines making mistakes that they didn’t have the personal expertise to handle,” said Nelson. “They were awesome at being Marines, but when life becomes permanently linked to a three by five screen, the ability to think and plan long-term disappears.” Participants took two days of brief classroom instruction and had three days in the boats on the water. They learned the basics of sailing and winds, tides and relevant local geography and how to rig a sailboat. “Sail boats aren’t like jet skis. You can’t just point and shoot,” said Nelson. “You have to come up with a game plan. Dealing with constantly changing tide, wind and weather forces Marines to learn to adapt and overcome.” For more information on the program or to sign up, contact Lt. David Nelson at 228-7200.

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Friday, May 2, 2014

Earth Day Fun Walk

Photos by Cpl. Timothy Norris

Marines, sailors, civilians and family members joined for 1.5 miles for the 8th annual Earth Day Fun Walk at Elliot Beach aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, April 22. Participants of the walk received Earth Day t-shirts at the finish line and could learn about energy efficiency at several information booths. “It’s important that we take one day and recognize our impact on the environment,” said Tim Harrington, the Parris Island environmental director. “It’s a small way we can get people to think about how we can lessen our impact. So we can better enjoy the environment.” Earth Day was first celebrated in 1970 and has become a global effort, celebrated in 192 countries to encourage governments and organizations to demonstrate support for environmental protection.

CHAPLAIN continued from page 1

“That is when I signed up to learn practical theology under a retired Navy chaplain, who unfortunately retired from the school by the time I enrolled.” After attending seminary, he became a student pastor and moved on to a small church with only in upstate New York. After working there for a year, Holiman moved on to work at the First Reformed Episcopal Church in Manhattan, N.Y., also known as the “Mother of Reformed Episcopal Churches”. “I loved working at the First Reformed Episcopal Church, but after spending 12 years in such a fast paced and stressful environment I became lost somewhere between exhausted and burnt out,” Holiman said. While working at the First Reformed Episcopal Church, Holiman was asked by one of his parishioners to write a letter of recommendation so that he could become a Navy chaplain. Months later, the Navy rejected his parishioner’s application because they thought he was not experienced enough for the job. “Shortly after my parishioner found out he couldn’t become a chaplain, I received a letter from the Navy that blatantly stated, ‘Why are you not a Navy chaplain?’” Holiman said. “When I received that letter I decided to walk into the Navy’s Officer Recruitment Center and sign up. After that I

went home and told my wife that the Navy convinced me. At that moment she smiled and said it was about time I joined.” Holiman signed up for the Navy only months before reaching the Navy’s cut off age of 40. “For the first seven years I was in, I was away from home for three and a half years,” Holiman said. It was a lot between deployments, work ups and my one year unaccompanied duty in Greece. Although it was hard being away from home, it helped me to know that God was with me and my family every step of the way. It was also great being able to really connect with and help the Marines and sailors.” Holiman began his career on an aircraft carrier heading toward the Persian Gulf. After being stationed on the carrier, he was sent to the 1st Marine Division for three years, eventually becoming the Command Chaplain for 2nd Battalion, 11th Marines. “After being with 2/11, I became the regimental Chaplain for 5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division,” Holiman said. “I deployed with the 5th Marine Regiment to Iraq for the official kickoff of the war in March of 2003. We were there and participated in the March to Baghdad and stabilization operations.” After being deployed to Iraq, Holiman was stationed at Corey Station Florida, where he ran a chapel for three years, and deployed on the USS Harry S. Truman, in support of the Unit Deployment Program with VMFA-312, the Checkerboards, in 2010. “After my deployment with the Checkerboards, I was sta-

tioned with the Seabees at Gulfport Navy Base, Miss.,” Holiman said. “Because I was the senior chaplain there I was assigned with christening ships. There I christened the USS Coronado, the USS Arlington, which was very moving and emotional for me knowing the ship was named in honor of the victims of the 9/11 attacks, and the USS Anchorage which I thought was cool because I have a son living in Alaska.” Before arriving to the Air Station, Holiman worked aboard the USS Wasp which conducted various helicopter and Landing Craft Air Cushion amphibious assault exercises, Hurricane Sandy operations and F-35 testing. They also participated in Fleet Weeks all along the eastern seaboard. “I really enjoyed my time aboard the USS Wasp, but when it came to leave I knew where I wanted to go,” Holiman said. “It was through negotiation with my monitor and prayer that my family was able to get stationed where we wanted. MCAS Beaufort.” During his time on the Air Station, Holiman said he will work to build the spiritual strength of the Air Station’s service members, and bring them closer together through the Chapel’s events and activities. He most importantly seeks to provide the Marines with religious, spiritual, moral and ethical advice and services that will help make their time with the Air Station a more positive experience. “My doors are open to everyone, regardless of their religious or nonreligious background,” Holiman said. “I am here to help the Marines and sailors. They are my first and last priority, plain and simple.”

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Sgt. Warren Webber, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the comptrollers for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, plays golf with the professional golfers of the PGA Tour during this year’s RBC Heritage Pro-Am tournament at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, Apr. 14. Overall, Webbers team finished with a score of 62, which is 9 under par for the course.

Air Station Marine golfs with the pros Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

One Tri-Command Marine was fortunate enough to get the opportunity to play golf with the professional golfers of the PGA Tour during this year’s RBC Heritage Pro-Am tournament at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, Apr. 14. Sgt. Warren Webber, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the comptrollers for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, left his office, put on his golf shoes and hit the green against more than 100 other golf players to represent the Marine Corps during the tournament. “I was really fortunate to have had the opportunity to play in such a prestigious tournament and play one of my favorite sports with the pros,” Webber said, who began golfing when he was 19 years old. The opportunity to play in the RBC Heritage was afforded to Webber by Boeing and the Heritage Classic Foundation in an effort to show their appreciation for the military, according to Angela McSwain, the market-

ing director for the tournament. “The foundation decided upon this four years ago as a way to say thank you to the military for all that they do for us,” McSwain said. “We also welcome all active duty military personnel who provide their military ID free access to watch the rest of the tournament.” The experience of playing in the Pro-Am was unparalleled to any golf competition he has been a part of, Webber explained. “Playing in this tournament was a great learning experience,” said Webber. “The course was beautiful. It was amazing being able to get out there, enjoy the sights and the game with the players. Playing out on that course made me feel like a pro. Plus there is no comparing any golf event that I have been previously apart of to this. I was actually able to play with players that have higher skill levels than my own, and stand on the course next to an actual pro.” The tournament was played in a best ball format. Each team consisted of four amateurs and one PGA professional. The best score for each hole was used to determine the teams final score. Overall, Webbers team

Sgt. Warren Webber, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the comptrollers for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, played golf with the professional golfers of the PGA Tour during this year’s RBC Heritage Pro-Am tournament at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, Apr. 14. He played alongside more than 100 other golfers to represent the Marine Corps during the tournament.

finished with a score of 62, which is 9 under par for the course. Playing in the tournament was a learning experience for Webber. “The PGA professional, Jeff Maggert, was very helpful and offered me some really good advice throughout the course,” Webber said. “He helped me read the greens, fine tune my technique and ultimately gave me tools that I will carry on with me for the rest of my life. By the end of the day I knew that I walked off the course a better golfer than when I began.” After the course, Webber’s teammates invited him to watch the rest of the tournament with them at the course. “I took away much more from this tournament than just a day out of work and the opportunity to play alongside a pro,” Webber said. “I was able to make friends with my teammates, and know that if I am ever out in Hilton Head, or they are ever out by me we can call each other and meet up. We might even play another round of golf someday. I look forward to keeping in touch with them.”

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HMLA-467 pilots, crew refine skills MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. -- Pilots from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 improved their flying abilities by sharpening their skills with visual and instrument flight rules with the UH1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., April 21. During VFR, pilots use visual references to guide their aircraft in flight. During IFR, pilots use instruments to navigate and maintain safe attitude, altitude and air speed, which is especially useful during operations at night and during low visibility conditions. The flight included multiple practice approaches and landings using the Huey to fine tune the pilots’ maneuverability and trust in their equipment. “The training allows HMLA-467 to remain an all-weather squadron,” said Maj. Dominick J. Byrnes, a naval aviator temporally assigned to HMLA-467. “Having pilots certified in IFR allows the squadron to execute missions and prevent it from shutting down when bad weather rolls in.” The instruments provide an “imaginary highway” that keeps pilots clear of towers, aircraft and other obstacles while they fly, said Byrnes. “The more practice you have with the instruments, the more proficient you become.” For the flight, the pilots also had two Marines to support their actions, Cpl. Jeffery Kruger, an aerial observer on the flight, and Lance Cpl. Thomas J. Messing, a crew chief with the squadron. “Our job during flights is to be an extra set of eyes on the aircraft,” said Kruger. “We call out altitude and distances around the Huey so the pilots have 360-degree awareness.” “Everything depends on good crew communication and awareness. Staying fully alert at all times,” said Kruger. “IFR flying is a perishable skill, you need to constantly train or you can get rusty.”

JGSDF showcases latest air-defense systems with U.S. MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, hosted Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment who showcased new air-defense equipment April 16 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. The event afforded the Marines, alongside U.S. Army soldiers with 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment and U.S. Air Force airmen with the 18th Wing, the opportunity to learn about the new equipment firsthand. “We received a demonstration on the low-altitude, short-range air-defense capability that the JGSDF can provide for realworld operations,” said Marine 1st Lt. Louis D. Kim, an air-defense control officer with Marine Air Control Squadron 4, MACG-18, 1st MAW, III Marine Expeditionary Force. “They want to tie (these capabilities) into future bilateral exercises.” The 15th AAR display included a P-14 surveillance radar, air-defense command and control system, and a command and control center assigned to the Headquarters and Service Company. Along with the control systems, the JGSDF members staged a Type 03 middle-range surface-to-air missile and Type 11 short-range SAM from their anti-aircraft artillery companies. JGSDF Capt. Keisuke Yamada, a liaison with the 15th AAR, gave the guests a brief description of each system before the JGSDF members provided a demonstration of the capabilities. The event was one of the few occasions where U.S. service members with an air-defense background received the chance to observe JGSDF equipment and meet with their JGSDF air-defense counterparts. “These are outstanding systems,” said Marine Capt. Joshua N. Anderson, the LowAltitude Air Defense detachment officer in charge. “I’m in love with their short-range system. They have a lot of new equipment. It’s great stuff.” The JGSDF members believe that events like these are important to the ongoing mission to strengthen military cooperation between the U.S. and Japan in accordance with the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security, according to Yamada “I believe we and (the U.S. forces) have a good, mutual understanding,” said Yamada.

Captain Scott Stewart, commanding officer, Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of El Cajon, Calif., scans for suspicious activity through a hole in a mud wall during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 17. The company’s two-day mission was to disrupt lethal enemy aid and to search three compounds of interest in an area suspected of Taliban influence. The compounds were suspected to contain a homemade-explosive lab, a cache for narcotics and be home to local Taliban leadership.

Infantrymen disrupt Taliban lethal aid in Helmand province Cpl. Jospeh Scanlan Marine Expeditionary Brigade - Afghanistan

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- As the majority of Camp Leatherneck’s residents were still asleep one typical Thursday morning, infantrymen with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, reinforced with Afghan commandos, prepared to depart friendly lines, April 17. Their two-day mission was to disrupt lethal enemy aid and to search three compounds of interest in an area suspected of Taliban influence. The compounds were suspected to contain a homemade-explosive lab, a cache for narcotics and be home to local Taliban leadership. As the company convoy departed friendly lines in the darkness, they made their way to the Washir District center to link up with Afghan National Army soldiers. After hours of driving on seldom used routes to avoid improvised explosive devices, the company arrived at the district center, where Weapons Company Commander Capt. Scott Stewart and an interpreter met with senior ANA officers and received intelligence about the

three compounds of interest. “Our goal was to gather any last-minute information that might help us with our mission,” said 1st Lt. Andrew Darlington, a platoon commander with Weapons Co. and a native of New Orleans. “We also wanted to check on the Afghan soldiers to make sure they were ok and to see if they needed anything from us.” While the Marines waited to head out to their next objective, they repaired the damaged gear and weapons systems belonging to the Afghan soldiers aboard the post. Gunnery Sgt. Gerald Furnari, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Co. and a native of Franklin Square, N.Y., gave Afghan soldiers a class on proper maintenance and usage of the M2 .50-caliber machine gun. With the security responsibility of the surrounding area steadily becoming the responsibility of the Afghan National Army, the Marines advised them as much as possible before departing the post. “I think by us going up there to disrupt the enemy and create a little bit more of a buffer for the Afghan National Security Forces, it won’t be as challenging for them once we leave,” said Staff

Sgt. Joshua Brodrick, a platoon sergeant with Weapons Co. and a native of Huntington, Ind. From the Washir District center, the company continued to the small village of Duzno. The Marines spoke with locals and the village elder to gather further intelligence about Payawak, the city containing the three compounds of interest. The sun began its descent and it was time for the Marines to proceed toward the compounds. As the convoy began to approach the city, aerial observation reported dozens of the city dwellers fleeing the area. When the company arrived, Payawak was nearly vacant. Led by the Afghan commandos, the Marines dismounted and continued on foot into the vegetation surrounding the compounds. The area was disturbingly quiet; only livestock and the rustle of wind blowing through foliage could be heard as they maneuvered through waist-high poppy fields. The vegetation was thick enough in areas where an improvised explosive device a footstep away could easily remain unnoticed. Small holes in mud walls could erupt with enemy gunfire at any moment. The Marines proceeded forward

with caution as beads of sweat began to run down their faces. The commandos moved to enter and clear the three compounds as Marines provided security. Traces of ammonium nitrate, a common chemical found in IEDs, were found along with two antipersonnel mines. Fortunately, no one was injured during the discovery. After the mines were properly destroyed and the Marines gathered the intelligence they needed on each of the compounds, they returned to their vehicles to assume overwatch positions. The infantrymen manned machine guns, grenade launchers and monitored cameras throughout the night to watch for suspicious activity in the surrounding area. The area remained tranquil, and the company departed the area shortly after sunrise. The convoy continued to stay vigilant and alert during their return to Camp Leatherneck and arrived safely with each Marine unharmed. “We proved to the enemy that we can reach out to any area in Helmand province,” Darlington said. “Our mission let the enemy know that no area is safe for them.”

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DJIBOUTI, AFRICA -- Landing support Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 22, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), await a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter for a helicopter supply transfer during a U.S.-French bilateral exercise.

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HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan- A platoon of Georgian soldiers with the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion and Marines with the Georgian Liaison Team conducted an air raid led by Afghan National Army soldiers in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12. The mission was to conduct a synchronized helicopter-borne and motorized raid in order to capture a high-value target. “We determined that our target was associated with (this) location and determined a heloborne assault would give us the highest probability of success,” said Staff Sgt. Canon Richard, an infantry advisor with the GLT. “From there we

worked with and trained the Georgians to conduct this mission. Once on the deck we established security around the objectives and systematically cleared them with the (Afghan soldiers).” The GLT trained extensively with the Georgian soldiers as this was their first helicopterborne raid. “We conducted several weeks of training with the Georgians prior to execution,” explained Richard. “We did static drills at Camp Leatherneck to practice setting landing zone security and loading procedures. We went to the flight line to practice loading and offloading the actual helicopters, and then conducted a rehearsal mission in the desert. All training was conducted during light and low

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visibility environments.” Though the GLT assisted in coordinating with the Aviation Command Element, the Georgians took the lead in planning the ground scheme of maneuver and selecting the objectives. “It was a good learning experience for the Georgian company commander to see what information is needed and how the process works,” said Richard. “We then coordinated with the Afghans prior to and during the conduct of the mission. It was really impressive to have a unit totally unfamiliar with air operations develop so quickly. It is a real testament to the dedication and professionalism of their officers and staff noncommissioned officers.” Richard explained there will always be things to improve

on, but that the 31st GLIB has proven they can conduct a helicopter-borne raid and they did very well for their first helicopter operation. “The operation is a big step forward for the Georgians. The success was a mix between the hard work and professionalism of the Georgian Company led by Capt. Jalagonia and his platoon commander 1st Lt. Jabua and a lot of dedication and expertise by Capt. McCabe, the air officer for the GLT, Capt. Cooper, the ANGLICO lead, and our infantry advisor team.” Though no high-value target was detained, the 31st GLIB, GLT, ANA Soldiers were able to gather information about Taliban activity to bring back to their respective intelligence units.

Afghan soldiers conduct patrol training in Afghanistan CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan – Marines with Task Force Belleau Wood advised Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Tolai, 6th Kandak, 4th Brigade, 215th Corps, on patrolling techniques during a training exercise aboard Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, April 19. Approximately 100 soldiers with the 4th Tolai were recently assigned as a security detail for Afghanistan’s presidential elections. Now, these soldiers will combine forces with TFBW and assist with perimeter patrols in the area surrounding Camps Leatherneck, Bastion and Shorabak in the near future. “I am very happy with today’s training,” said Sgt. Maj. Abdullah Safi, sergeant major of 4th Tolai, 6th Kandak. “I am happy because (ANA soldiers) will be properly trained for any situation. This training is very important for the soldiers. If we have an operation in the near future, I am very confident in my soldiers’ skill to be successful.” Each day, Marines with TFBW patrol the surrounding perimeter of Camp Leatherneck to ensure it is clear of hazards. The training exercise was designed to ensure the efficiency of the soldiers before they begin conducting perimeter patrols with Marines within the next couple of weeks. “We can benefit from learning from each other,” said Sgt. Maj. Reginald Robinson, TFBW sergeant major. “We train the Tolai to take that footprint where we were guarding on the perimeter and let them lead the way with only minimal advising from Marines, so when the coalition forces depart they will be able to fully run the show.” During the training exercise, the soldiers practiced hand signals, conducted classes on patrolling techniques and conducted a simulated security patrol. They will continue to train to enhance their skills for future patrols throughout Helmand province.

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A Georgian soldier with the 31st Georgian Light Infantry Battalion stands outside a compound and watches for suspicious activity as his fellow soldiers post security for the Afghan National Army soldiers clearing the compound in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 12. The platoon of Georgian soldiers with the 31st GLIB and Marines of the Georgian Liaison Team conducted a synchronized helicopter-borne and motorized raid in order to capture a high-value target, led by ANA soldiers.

2nd CLR trains with 1-501st Aviation Regiment Cpl. Austin Long

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FORT BLISS, Texas - Marines with the 2nd Combat Logistics Regiment attached to Task Force 2-8, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division practiced sling loading vehicles and equipment to a CH-47 Chinook helicopter with the help of the Army’s 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, 1st Armored Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team at the Dona Anna training area on Fort Bliss, Texas, April 7. The training was for landing support specialists to prepare and sharpen their already refined skills for the upcoming Network Integration Exercise, where they will be called on to provide external loads for re-supply to forward operating units with TF 2-8. The Marines performed a total of five lifts. An elevator lift, which is a simple lift straight off the ground and then set down of the cargo, with a training Humvee attached by a 25,000 pound sling load and flew four patterns with 1,000 pounds of tires packed in a 10,000 pound cargo net. “For the training we were able to pick a load of our choice to hook onto the CH-47 in order to meet their qualifications so they could support us for the upcoming NIE training exercise,” said Marine Sgt. Zachery Jones, a landing support op-

erations chief from Madison, Wis. “Also we’re working with Echo Company, [2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment] to teach them how to properly hook-up and receive external loads for re-supplies without damaging the equipment or injuring someone during NIE.” Before landing support specialists began their lift exercises, they gave classes to Marines from Weapons Company and Echo Company on preparing a load, receiving a load, and successfully hooking up an external load on the helicopter. Landing support Marines performed the tasks during training, while selected Marines from Echo Co. watched while standing next to them. Marines from Echo learned the four primary jobs on a Helicopter Support Team from the landing support Marines. How to be the outside and inside director, hook up man, and static man; the inside director guides the pilots to hover over the cargo, while the outside director mimics his hand and arm signals in case pilots cannot see him, the hook up man attaches the external load to the helicopter, and the static man grounds out the static electricity generated by the helicopters rotors so the hook up man can safely attach the load. “The helicopter rotors can generate up to 200,000 volts of electricity,” said Jones. “It’s not

enough to kill someone, but it’s enough to ruin their day.” “Training out here was way different than back at Lejeune,” said Lance Cpl. Danielle Aldrich, a landing support specialist from Story City, Iowa. “We do this type of training twice a week at Lejeune with about 10-15 lifts at each one. So I’m very confident in my team. This isn’t the first time we’ve all operated together, so that makes the training easier just because we know how everyone works and it’s all muscle memory at this point.” As the helicopter came in to pick up a load, a wall of dust made seeing the pick-up and drop offs near to impossible for spectators outside and inside

the sand storm. That’s when muscle memory kicked in and everything was able to still run smoothly, because of the prior training done at Camp Lejeune, said Aldrich. For all the Marines, except Jones, this was their first time working with an Army air unit. The exercise ran as smoothly as working with the Marines’ air squadrons. “The Marines performance and training went far beyond my expectations,” said Jones. “Everything about it went smooth. Even working in the brown outs everything worked perfectly. I can see this being used several times a week in the upcoming NIE exercise based on our performance today.”

A CH-47 Chinook, with the 1st Battalion,501st Aviation Regiment, 1st Armored Division, 2nd Brigade Combat Team drops off cargo while training with landing support specialists from 2nd Combat Logistics Regiment, Task Force 2-8, at the Dona Anna training area on Fort Bliss, Texas, April 7.

FORT LEWIS, Wash. -- Marines from Bravo Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, conducted a combat readiness exercise earlier this month at Fort Lewis-McChord, Wash. The company performed the training to assess their ability to conduct reconnaissance and surveillance operations as they prepare to operate as a Maritime Raid Force with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. During the exercise, reconnaissance Marines departed from Parker, Ariz., and inserted into the exercise through a night time, double bag static-line, high altitude and high opening jump from 20,000 feet. The Marines traveled more than 30 kilometers under canopy to reach the objective’s landing zone. Staff Sgt. Nick Rumple, a team leader with Bravo Company, said they came across challenges specific to the environment. “We ended up encountering an ice layer at around 10,000 feet that caused our instruments and night vision goggles to fog and ice to form on our hands,” Rumple said. “When we hit the landing zone we all landed within 40 feet of one another, after being forced to change the LZ because the winds had shifted.” The team descended on an unmarked and unlit drop zone at night with night vision goggles, which highlighted the Marines’ high level of expertise in conducting jumps under challenging circumstances. The additional danger is part of these Marines’ unique job and serves as an effective way to meet their objectives on the battlefield, Rumple said. “In a real world scenario, a high altitude, high opening jump seems to be the most viable option for a reconnaissance and surveillance insertion in the future,” Rumple said. Gunnery Sgt. Rob Turek, the platoon sergeant for 2nd Platoon, said this training can only improve the reconnaissance community’s operational capability. These capabilities serve as vital assets to the commander because reconnaissance Marines serve as his “eyes and ears” on the ground, Turek said. “I have no doubt that these guys are the best parachutists in the Marines Corps right now,” Turek said. “With follow-on training and continued practice and development, they’re only going to get better. We now have the capability to conduct a HAHO jump in an effective way and execute it safely in order to complete our mission in line with the commander’s intent.”

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the capabilities they possess as war fighters.” Hobson said, from what he has seen, VMFA-122 is one of the most outstanding squadrons he has worked with. As part of his visit, Hobson took to the sky with VMFA122 pilots to participate in aerial training. During the aerial training, Marine, Navy and Air Force aircraft joined forces with the ROK Air Force to simulate enemy tactics and countermeasures used to combat aggressors. While airborne, all participating aircraft are placed into two team’s; blue and red air. Blue air represents the defenders while red air takes the role of attackers. “It’s a sight to see,” said Lt. Col. Douglas DeWolfe, commanding officer of VMFA-122. “Having all these jets in the same airspace, and having a mix of Marine, Navy, Air Force and ROK fighters distributed between teams, bumps up the challenge in the training.” As part of the training, pilots are given a variety of objectives to complete from blocking entrance to specified locations, to reaching bombing locations and preforming air-to-ground combat. Hobson said he felt honored to be able to fly with VMFA-122 and looks forward to seeing their accomplishments from MT 14-1.

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equipment. Although mishap drills are practiced on a quarterly basis among Marine Aviation units, units seldom get the opportunity to practice in a real-life envioronment such as the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean where aerial training is conducted in the Tactical Aircrew Combat Training Systems Range. “The exercise offered a means for the aircrew to gain competence and confidence in utilizing their gear,” said Navy Lt. Kevin Brighton, the air medical safety officer for MAG-31. “Thankfully we don’t have a lot of mishaps so a lot of the aircrew doesn’t get to utilize the gear they will use here today so it gives them a chance to refresh on emergency gear and properly utilize it.”

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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron returned from training aboard Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., April 24 through 28. While aboard El Centro, Marines and sailors trained with live ordnance in a realistic environment. “It’s crucial training,” said Lt. Col. Lance G. Patrick, commanding officer of VMFA-115. “It gave us a chance to do some of the higher level training and work with live ordnance, which we don’t use as much in the Lowcountry.” The training is vital in preparation for a deployment later this year.

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Service members and the political battlefield Cpl. Timothy Norris Staff Writer

Every vote counts. From county sheriff to the president of the United States, the vote of every individual makes a difference in the outcome of an election and the resulting policy of those elected. Even as members of the armed services, the right to vote is an important one that cannot be overlooked. The commander in chief and congress are essentially the highest echelons of military leadership. They decide the pay and benefits of service members, if the country goes to war, and every other law that affects individuals as citizens of the U.S. Several states are approaching primary elections in May: Ind., N.C., Ohio, Neb., W.Va., Ark., Ga., Idaho, Ky., Ore., and Pa. Almost half of the states will be holding primary elections later this year. If you are a resident of one of these states, consider your candidates and prepare for the upcoming election. Voting while on active duty is simple and can be completed with the help of your unit voting officer. The first step in voting is to determine oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legal voting residence. Service mem-

bers use the state or territory where they last resided prior to entering military service or the state or territory they have since claimed as their legal residence. According to the Federal Voting Assistance Program, even though no formal ties to that residence exist, the address determines your proper voting jurisdiction. To claim a new legal residence, one must have simultaneous physical presence and the intent to return to that location as a primary residence. Military and their family members may change their legal residence every time they change permanent duty stations, or they may retain their legal residence without change. This may mean that the family's Uniformed Service member has a different legal voting residence than his/ her family members. Legal counsel should be consulted before legal residence is changed. The next step is to research the registration requirements of your state. Most States and territories require registration to vote absentee. Voter registration and absentee ballot request can be completed at the same time by submitting the Federal Post Card Application. The application can be easily and automatically completed by using the FPCA

wizard at FVAP.gov. Your request form must be completed, printed, signed, dated and mailed directly to your local election official. Some States allow requests to be faxed or emailed to ones local election office. These officials will handle the processing and distribution of absentee ballots. States and territories are required to mail ballots at least 45 days before an election. If you have not received your ballot 30 days before the election, contact your local election official. If you encounter problems contacting your local election official, contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program. From voting to politics in general, the political world can become heated at times. Service members should be conscious of how they should conduct themselves in the political arena. All active-duty service members are subject to the restrictions of Department of Defense Directive 1344.10. According to the directive service members may: vote, sign a petition to place a candidate's name on an official election ballot; make monetary contributions to a political campaign or party; display a political bumper sticker on a personal vehicle, participate in nonpartisan activities that are not specifically

identified with a political party, such as a referendum question or a municipal ordinance on issues such as taxes and environmental conservation. Service members may express personal opinions about political candidates and issues, but not as a representative of the U.S. military. They can also join a political clubs or attend partisan and nonpartisan political meetings, debates, conventions or activities as a spectator, but not in uniform unless authorized. Service members cannot actively participate in partisan political activities, including fundraisers (attendance does not constitute participation); serve as an officer of a political club, speak at a partisan gathering or participate in any radio or television programs that advocate for or against a political party, candidate or cause. It is not permitted for service members to seek nomination or candidacy for civil office. Displaying large political signs, banner or posters on or other campaign material visible to the public is not authorized on a personal vehicle nor at one's residence on a military installation, including homes located in privatized housing. Voting is the right of all Americans and by doing so the people of this nation control its future prosperity.

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Pfc. A.E Meza, Willard, NC Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C.E. Yeoman

Pfc. S.J. Shenofsky, Sylvania, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. K. Kurlas

Pfc. R.E. Atkins, Holly Springs, NC Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. T.D. Williams

Pfc. A.R. Cabrera, Garnerville, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.M. Bliss

Pfc. R.M. Reed, Melbourne, FL Senior Drill Instructor: GySgt. J.E. Cedeno-Tulloch

Pfc. A.R. Kross, Fairfield, NJ Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.D. Brown

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Pvt. B. S. Alligood , Pvt. N. C. Azarowicz , Pfc. W. S. Bacon , Pfc. W. S. Blythe , Pfc. A. M. Bonifacio , Pvt. R. A. Brown , Pfc. S. Q. Burks , Pvt. J. A. Collins , Pfc. T. D. Daniels* , Pvt. N. S. Emery , Pvt. R. R. Fox , Pfc. A. C. Frances , Pfc. C. D. Goode , Pvt. M. L. Harris , Pvt. J. R. Harrison , Pvt. D. J. Jones , Pvt. Z. M. Khan , Pfc. K. T. Klemenz , Pfc. D. E. Kosmoski , Pvt. B. P. Kotchi , Pfc. A. Lopez , Pfc. F. S. Malik , Pvt. A. M. McCready , Pvt. D. C. McMillin , Pfc. A. E. Meza , Pfc. K. M. Miller , Pvt. J. E. Oglesby , Pfc. J. A. Orlanda , Pfc. D. M. Pabst* , Pfc. S. C. Payne , Pfc. M. W. Reese , Pvt. W. L. Rinker II , Pvt. S. J. Rivera , Pfc. K. A. Silverwood , Pvt. J. L. Sneed , Pvt. D. E. Splawn Jr. , Pfc. J. D. Stewart* , Pfc. J. W. Tillery , Pfc. B. M. Wilcox

Platoon 1025 Pfc. R. E. Atkins* , Pvt. T. T. Bailey , Pfc. P. A. Barry , Pvt. B. A. Coleman , Pvt. M. A. Coleman , Pvt. J. C. Coppess , Pfc. J. N. Davis , Pfc. R. Deriggs , Pvt. T. S. Everett , Pfc. J. D. Gaillard , Pvt. D. L. Golden , Pfc. D. M. Hess , Pvt. J. P. Hirschfield Jr. , Pfc. C. S. Holt , Pvt. J. W. Iman Jr. , Pfc. D. M. Jax , Pfc. N. R. Jax , Pvt. S. W. Joyner , Pvt. K. E. Lee , Pvt. V. T. Lelinko , Pvt. J. C. Lowery , Pvt. D. Loza , Pfc. D. S. Lutterloh , Pvt. J. S. Lutz , Pfc. D. Marmolejo , Pvt. M. E. Maykovich , Pvt. J. F. Monserrate , Pfc. G. F. Montalva , Pfc. A. J. Moore , Pfc. K. T. Ngo* , Pfc. R. D. Noble , Pvt. J. W. Porter , Pfc. D. J. Salvatore , Pfc. N. T. Sams , Pfc. M. A. Shipman , Pfc. T. D. Slaggert , Pvt. J. M. Sponaugle , Pvt. R. Urena , Pfc. J. Woods* , Pvt. E. M. Zimmer

Platoon 1026 Pvt. E. J. Barona , Pfc. H. C. Blount , Pvt. B. Borrero Jr. , Pvt. N. D. Cape , Pfc. A. Correa , Pvt. C. S. Currier , Pvt. P. O. Demercado Jr. , Pvt. H. T. Dollins , Pvt. Y. E. Dominguezcespedes , Pvt. J. L. Donton Jr. , Pvt. D. M. Dorley , Pfc. D. K. Duncan* , Pvt. J. C. Gaston , Pvt. J. J. Goforth , Pvt. M. T. Harris , Pvt. P. D. Huettner , Pvt. A. H. Kaufman , Pvt. B. T. Kluge , Pvt. J. E. Kohberger , Pvt. W. F. Lankard , Pfc. J. L. Leatherwood , Pfc. D. M. Mercure II , Pfc. D. B. Olan , Pvt. J. T. Piazza , Pvt. W. A. Pollock , Pfc. C. M. Ramos , Pvt. K. H. Ramsey , Pfc. R. M. Reed* , Pvt. B. D. Selkowitz , Pvt. N. J. Sorohan , Pfc. C. U. Sosa , Pvt. J. A. Sparveri , Pfc. C. M. Ulatowski , Pfc. F. R. Vaccaro Jr. , Pvt. D. W. White , Pvt. K. T. Wilson , Pfc. J. R. Winglass

Platoon 1028 Pfc. D. C. Ames* , Pvt. B. N. Bisaccia , Pvt. A. W. Bloodworth, , Pvt. H. K. Bujaga , Pfc. J. R. Carter , Pfc. F. D. Clendening Jr. , Pfc. T. A. Conti , Pvt. Z. J. Coyne , Pvt. L. A. David , Pfc. B. C. Davis , Pvt. J. D. Edwards , Pvt. T. L. Eskew , Pvt. R. J. Fernandez, Pfc. R. C. Friesen , Pfc. A. J. Fuentesshade , Pfc. S. E. Fuller , Pvt. T. S. George , Pvt. F. O. Gilmore , Pfc. S. R. Hickford , Pfc. D. Houston , Pvt. S. W. Jung , Pfc. R. Kinder* , Pfc. J. D. Koch , Pvt. M. C. Land , Pfc. D. J. Loyke , Pvt. J. A. Lugo , Pfc. R. O. McGowan , Pvt. C. E. Mejiazepeda , Pvt. N. J. Mullen , Pfc. T. L. North , Pvt. C. T. Pardee , Pvt. I. D. Parrett , Pvt. A. D. Perrypruitt , Pvt. J. T. Regan , Pvt. R. D. Richardson , Pfc. C. Riveratorres , Pfc. R. J. Rodriguez , Pvt. J. R. Roman , Pfc. S. J. Shenofsky* , Pfc. S. A. Sogbandi , Pfc. N. W. Terry , Pvt. M. S. Tesei , Pfc. Z. W. Troutman

Platoon 1029 Pvt. C. D. Anderson , Pvt. D. C. Black , Pvt. D. B. Buckridge , Pfc. T. J. Burns , Pfc. A. R. Cabrera , Pvt. M. J. Fraser , Pvt. M. S. French , Pvt. J. W. Haralambou , Pfc. N. S. James , Pfc. A. J. Kennedy , Pvt. M. L. Kirk , Pfc. S. N. Lachcik* , Pvt. N. J. Lovato III , Pvt. R. W. Macleod , Pvt. W. Marcus III , Pvt. T. E. Marszalkowski , Pvt. J. Martindale , Pvt. C. D. Meyer II , Pvt. D. M. Porter , Pvt. B. A. Pouliot , Pvt. J. D. Reilly , Pfc. M. D. Rhubart , Pvt. W. J. Ruizcuevas , Pfc. B. L. Rumford , Pvt. K. C. Scott , Pvt. W. H. Scroggy , Pvt. M. E. Snapp , Pvt. M. A. Steadman , Pfc. S. A. Taveras , Pfc. K. T. Taylor , Pvt. J. M. Thompson , Pfc. T. A. Tombley , Pvt. R. Trujillo , Pfc. C. Velezreyes* , Pvt. D. P. Wall Jr. , Pvt. M. A. Ward , Pvt. J. P. Williams , Pvt. J. K. Winkler , Pvt. Y. Xu , Pfc. D. J. Zunigacolon

Platoon 1030 Pvt. T. C. Adderton , Pfc. A. C. Alas , Pvt. J. P. Baculimaguaylacela , Pvt. T. M. Berry , Pvt. T. L. Bryan , Pvt. J. F. Calderon , Pfc. M. Carrizosa , Pvt. K . Cintronlebron , Pfc. C. A. Conlon , Pvt. D. O. Cooper , Pfc. G. J. Daly IV , Pfc. Y. O. Delacruz , Pfc. O. Delossantosdiaz* , Pfc. L. D. Dixon Jr.* , Pfc. A. M. Doh , Pvt. J. C. Duffy , Pvt. C. J. Eckenrode , Pvt. D. S. English Jr. , Pfc. C. R. Estevez , Pvt. J. N. Evans Jr. , Pvt. N. J. Ferstler , Pvt. R. M. Finnegan , Pfc. B. J. Gallagher , Pvt. O. A. Gomez , Pfc. M. N. Guerramarcia , Pvt. M. S. Harris , Pfc. M. R. Hawley , Pvt. B. M. Hillhott , Pvt. S. A. Horstmann , Pvt. J. M. Hunt , Pvt. T. A. Irvin , Pvt. D. G. Irving , Pvt. J. Jimenez , Pvt. N. K. Johnson , Pvt. M. J. Konicki , Pfc. A. R. Kross* , Pvt. A. R. Lebron , Pfc. J. L. Li , Pfc. R. Liang , Pvt. K. J. Linico , Pfc. M. E. Lora

*Denotes meritorious promotion

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