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Friday, June 6, 2014 Vol. 49, No. 22 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Echo 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 Around the Corps n Graduates

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Achieving success in education Page 4

Hurricane Evacuation Route Page 5

PMO visits Pritchardville Career Day Page 9

Lance Cpl. Timothy Zawiski (Left) and Cpl. Juan Garay (Right) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort were recognized during the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 2014 Civitas Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at the Dataw Island Club, May 30. Garay, a food service specialist with Mess Hall 2080 aboard MCAS Beaufort, received the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award, and Zawiski, an administrative specialist for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, received the Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year Award. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes the businesses, organizations and outstanding leaders that help support the community.

Beaufort recognizes Fightertown Marines during Civitas Awards

Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort were recognized during the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 2014 Civitas Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at the Dataw Is-

land Club, May 30. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce annually recognizes the businesses, organizations and outstanding leaders that help support the community. Since 2002, the Civitas Awards have celebrated leadership in various community sectors.

Due to the major role of the military in the Beaufort community, the organization recognizes and presents awards to service members that demonstrate great leadership abilities. This year two Marines from the Air Station were awarded for their hard work.

Cpl. Juan Garay, a food service specialist with Mess Hall 2080 aboard MCAS Beaufort, received the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award, and Lance Cpl. Timothy Zawiski, an administrative specialist for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, received the Junior Enlisted Ser-

vice Member of the Year Award. “I am proud and honored to receive this award,” said Garay. “I am receiving this award in honor of my father who passed away five months ago. This is for him. see

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Hurricane preparedness Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

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Corps seeks volunteers for Integrated Task Force Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer

The Marine Corps began accepting male and female Marine volunteers to join the Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force to begin integrating women into infantry units and occupational specialties, according to Marine administrative message 252/14, released May 22. The Integrated Task Force, which was previously announced in March, will be made up of approximately 500 male and female Marines, and is slated to activate at Camp

Lejeune, N.C., this month. Marines will take part in a research study that will assess the performance of integrated ground combat arms units and establish physical, physiological and performance standards for assignment to ground combat arms occupational specialties. The GCEITF is one of the efforts of the Marine Corps Force Integration Plan to integrate female Marines into combat arms units and occupational specialties as directed by the Secsee infantry, page

Hurricane season blew in June 1, bringing with potential hazards to be prepared for in Beaufort and across the Atlantic seaboard. Hurricane season ends in November. Federal forecasters expect this hurricane season to have up to 13 tropical storms and six hurricanes in the Atlantic. The peak of the season is August and October. Hurricanes are severe tropical cyclones, typically accompanied by thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flooding. Before a hurricane, preparation is vital. Put together a list of emergency contacts, including out-of-town family, law enforcement, fire fighters, and local hospitals, according to the National Hurricane Center. Plan where to go in the event of a hurricane. Make a disaster supply kit. A supply kit should have water, food and cooking tools, a first aid kit, hygiene items, a flashlight and radio, cash, prescription medicines, blankets, clothing, important documents, tools, and any necessary pet care items, according to the American Red Cross. see

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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. G (1:42)

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 (1:29)

Saturday 7 p.m. PG-13 (1:38)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Saturday, Sunday and holidays Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout Window Hours: Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Saturday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corned Smoked ham and beef and rice cabbage soup Sunday Lunch Dinner Baked fish with butter Pork chops with crumb topping smothered onions

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:50)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:59)

Summer Word Search Word Bank

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

America Flag Freedom Colors Independence Justice Liberty Patriotic Revolution Stars Stripes States Washington Honor Forefathers

Dinner Lunch Spanish chorizo and Pepper steak and potato soup rosemary potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Bean with bacon Beef with vegetables soup and peas and barley soup Wednesday Dinner Lunch Creole shrimp and Chipotle roasted corn sweet potatoes Thursday Dinner Lunch Salisbury steak and Chicken with rice southern style greens soup and breadsticks Friday Lunch Chicken and cheese enchiladas

Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:26)

Dinner Louisiana seafood gumbo and rice

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

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on June 11.

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A prayer breakfast is scheduled to take place the first friday of every month at the Air Station Mess Hall. For more information call 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 June 11.

Command Information

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Did you know...

June 15, 1944, preceded by naval gunfire and carrier air strikes, the 5th Amphibious Corps assaulted the west coast of Saipan, Marianas Islands. By nightfall, the 2d and 4th Marine Divisions, moving against heavy opposition, had established a beachhead 10,000 yards wide and 1,500 yards deep.

Happenings A Youth Football Clinic is slated to take place June 17, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Youth Football Field aboard Laurel Bay. The cost is $60. To register or for more information call 228-1587.

A Vacation Bible School will take place June 9-12, from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at the Air Station Chapel. To register or for more information call 228-7775.

The Parris Island Marine Band is scheduled to hold their free summer concert June 14 at the Lyceum aboard MCRD Parris Island. For more information call 228-4967.

The MCAS Beaufort Pistol Range has cancelled recreational fire until further notice due to range maintenance. For more information call Station Training at 228-6642.

Forecast according to weather.com

The Marine Corps Community Services Father’s Day Brunch is scheduled to take place June 15 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Traditions aboard MCRD Parris Island. To make reservations or for more information call 228-1566.

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.

Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hurricane season until Nov 30. There are currently no threats. Due to El Nino conditions, it is likely to be a below active tropical cyclone season for the Atlantic. NOAA is predicting 8-13 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-2 major hurricanes.

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Brain Teaser

Public Affairs Officer

What word in the English language is always spelled incorrectly?

Capt. Jordan Cochran

Public Affairs Chief

Gunnery Sgt. Stephen Traynham

Comm/Media Relations Chief Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

Press Chief

Cpl. John Wilkes

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on June 11.

Leading Marines Cmdr. William Holiman MCAS Beaufort Chaplain

The other day a Marine was in my office checking out. He had successfully completed his enlistment. He had been promoted a few times. He was getting ready to go home and get on with his life. As part of check out I ask what the best part about being a Marine was and what the worst part was. His answer to both questions was the same: leading Marines. This young Marine had a wonderful time leading Marines. It was fun to share what he had learned, to pass on the traditions and the skills to younger Marines. Being a leader builds a person up! But being a leader was also the worst part about being a Marine. Dealing with people who don’t know things, don’t want to learn things was the most frustrating part of his job. Every person who leads other people can understand and nod the head at this one Marine. There is a joy in leadership, a joy in accomplishing the task, training new Marines and being a leader. But it can also be frustrating. Every leader knows what it is like when that leader gives a speech, heads nod, and everyone says, “I got it.” But then the outcome makes it certain that they didn’t get it. Interestingly enough the Apostle Paul addresses this issue in one of his letters. He writes in his first letter to the Thessalonians in Chapter 5: But we request of you, brethren, that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you, and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, and that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Admittedly Paul is talking to church members here, and no Marine wants to talk about love, it is just too mushy,

but I think that anyone who is in charge of leading people can appreciate this short list of duties that Paul gives to Christians. And since the same Apostle in another place (Romans 13:4) calls members of the military “ministers of God” let’s just work our way through this list one by one. Everything Paul says about the one is equally applicable to the other. First we should appreciate that our leaders are people who diligently labor. Another way to say that is all of us should take a moment now and then to realize that our leaders are working hard to accomplish some good things. When was the last time that you took time to realize that the boss really does work hard to do the right thing? Before we criticize and ignore our leaders, and say, “What do they do?” Let’s realize they are working hard. Probably the Marines and Church members who would disrespect someone are not reading this article, but just in case they are, do not disrespect your leaders, whether your leader is a corporal or a colonel, the Chaplain or the President! Appreciate that leadership is hard work. It involves being responsible for people who cannot be responsible for themselves. Leadership involves training up new people to do the job we do now. It involves thinking! Meanwhile, everyone in leadership really should work hard to be good leaders. For a pastor or a Chaplain the real work of ministry is hard, for a corporal or a sergeant the real work of leadership is hard. For any senior leader it is almost indescribably hard. Most of the work that our bosses do we do not see, but it has to happen for us to do our jobs. And yes, a word to leaders here: work hard! Don’t be the person sitting in the office with your feet up snoozing when you ought to be

planning the next work project. Each of us who are leaders knows someone who doesn’t really lead, but I bet most of our leaders are working harder than we know. The word that Paul uses in Greek means to “toil, strive, struggle and to grow weary in doing so.” True leadership is exhausting. Ask our Marine who was getting out of the Corps! Look at any President after four or eight years in office. They look like they have aged a decade or two. Second, our leaders people who have charge over us. They are responsible for us. In this highly individualized climate we may not like that, but it is true. Their chief characteristic is that they should be unpretentious, or humble, words that Marines don’t often use, but we know when we meet an arrogant person who is just itching to throw someone under the bus or stab them in the back that they are not leaders. A real leader carries authority. When things are hard, a leader goes first. They have to manage things, just like a parent running a household. We may not like that, but somebody has to be in charge. Third, they give us instruction, or even a stronger word, they admonish us. I have seen enough Gunny’s giving admonishment to junior Marines to know that you don’t need many words on this topic. Leaders sometimes have to do some verbal counseling, or even written counseling. That is ok, it is part of the job. We need to hear that counsel, and leaders need to give it. We need to hold our leaders in high regard, even when they tear us up! They are only doing it to keep us safe and help us grow. Let me thank every leader on this base. Whether you are a leader on the flight line, or in an office, the chapel or at home, keep it up. Do not become

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MCCS Lifelong Learning graduation Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

Active duty military, veteran and Department of Defense civilian college students from a variety of graduated in a ceremony hosted by Marine Corps Community Services’ Lifelong Learning program at the Lyceum aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island for a graduation, May 27. Many of the students attended college classes through the education office, whether on base, online or out in town, and may not have had a traditional graduation ceremony otherwise. This year marks the fifth annual MCCS graduation ceremony. Among the graduates were active duty Marines and sailors, veterans, and civilians.

“I’m relieved. It’s awesome,” said Cpl. Macey Estrella-Kadlec, a military police special reaction team member aboard the Air Station. “I’m going to school again for my master’s degree.” Estrella has plans to attend a physician’s assistant program and eventually become a doctor in the Navy. “I’m very thankful for the opportunities the Marine Corps has given me,” said Estrella. “The support from my command has been amazing. I think everyone should take advantage of the opportunities.” Despite the previous temporary suspension of tuition assistance, many students in the military continue their educational goals. For more information about educational opportunities available to service members and dependents, contact the education office at 228-7484.

Read through summer: Paws to Read! Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

The Tri-Command’s libraries are participating in a global reading program throughout the summer called Paws to Read. The program is designed to ignite an interest in learning at all ages, and to maintain learning levels for school-aged children. The course kicks off June 7 with a cookout at 12:30 p.m., and will run for eight weeks with Saturday programs throughout July. For up-to-date information on Saturday programs visit facebook.com/mccssclibraries The Saturday programs will include a variety of activities, from dog demonstrations to nature programs. “Last summer the global program set a new reading record: 14.6 million minutes spent reading!” said Rose Krauss, head librarian aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. “We are hoping to collectively beat last year’s totals. Each year the program is making a bigger impact on families’ lives. We hope people will really sink their teeth into this year’s program and fetch more books than ever before.” Decades of research show that students score lower on standardized tests at the end of summer vacation than they do at the beginning of summer, and summer reading programs offset the loss, said Krauss. Readers of all ages can win prizes based on amount of reading. Prizes include animal backpacks, stuffed animals, coffee cups and Frisbees.

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retary of Defense, Jan. 24, 2013. Enlisted Marines must be sergeants or below and have less than nine years of service. Male Marine volunteers will participate only within their primary MOS. Female Marines can volunteer to participate in their current MOS, or choose to be a rifleman, Light Armored Vehicle crewman, machine gunner, mortarman, infantry assaultman, antitank missileman, field artillery cannoneer, AAV crewman and M1A1 tank crewman. “This is a great opportunity for Marines looking to branch out and experience different things within their careers,” said Gunnery Sgt. Orion Murray, the career planner for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “By refreshing and building on the combat skills they already know, they can become more well-rounded, and help their career.” Marines interested in volunteering must provide informed consent through the Headquarters Marine Corps website or by telephone. Volunteers will be screened to ensure they meet prerequisites of the task force and Headquarters Marine Corps will notify all selected volunteers no later than June 13, 2014. Selected female volunteers will receive orders to appropriate entry-level schools during July 2014. Upon graduation, they will receive orders to report to the task force September 2014. The Marine Corps will assess the task force from July 1, 2014 to June 20, 2015 in order to help make future decisions in the assignment of female Marines to ground combat arms units and jobs.

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Understand the warnings used for hurricanes. A hurricane watch signifies potential hurricane activity in the next 48 hours, while a hurricane warning signifies expected hurricane activity in the next 36 hours. One of the threats of a hurricane is storm surge, when water levels rise drastically and can cause flooding.

“Along the coast, storm surge is often the greatest threat to life and property from a hurricane,” according to the National Hurricane Center. “Large death tolls have resulted from the rise of the ocean associated with many of the major hurricanes that have made landfall.” Due to the threat to life, an evacuation may be ordered. Know the local evacuation routes. For the Beaufort area, use U.S. 21 northbound, or if evacuating to Hampton County Red Cross shelters take U.S.

17 to SC 68. Before a hurricane strikes, secure property by covering windows with storm shutters or plywood, ensure trees and shrubs are well trimmed, clear loose and clogged rain gutters, reinforce garage doors, and bring loose outdoor items inside. Safety and preparedness are vital in the event of any emergency, and a hurricane is no different. The safety and well-being of Marines and their families is valuable to the command.

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Receiving this award is truly an honor.” The name of the event derived from the Latin word civitas, which means “the condition of the citizenship.” In Roman times, the Civitates worked to build the local economy by producing and distributing goods. During the event the Civitas Awards were awarded to those that positively influence their community, or the “Civi-

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tates”. “I would like to thank my fellow Marines and my higher ups for all of their support,” Zawiski said. “Without their help I wouldn’t have been able to get this.” The Chamber of Commerce recognized the Marines for all they have done to improve their military and surrounding communities. The organization was also honored to have had the opportunity to give back to the Marine Corps, which has a great influence on the Beaufort community.

Cpl. Juan Garay (Left) and Lance Cpl. Timothy Zawiski (Right) from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort thank the community after being recognized during the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce 2014 Civitas Awards Dinner and Annual Meeting at the Dataw Island Club, May 30. Garay, a food service specialist with Mess Hall 2080 aboard MCAS Beaufort, received the Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Award, and Zawiski, an administrative specialist for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, received the Junior Enlisted Service Member of the Year Award. The Chamber of Commerce recognized the Marines for all they have done to improve their military and surrounding communities.

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PMO visits Pritchardville Elementary School Military police working dog handlers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort paid a visit to Pritchardville Elementary School in Bluffton, S.C., May 28, as part of a career day designed to teach students about different career opportunities available to include military service. The Provost Marshalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office aboard the Air Station provides law enforcement, investigative, and security services to MCAS Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Naval Hospital Beaufort, S.C.

Above: Officer Matt Buckley, a Military police officer from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort discusses different tools used to train military working dogs to students of Pritchardville Elementary School in Bluffton, S.C., May 28. Top Right: Corporal Cody Pieffer (right), a military police working dog handler, and Officer Garret Lotz, a military police officer from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort demonstrate the capabilities of Maxey, a military working dog, during a visit to Pritchardville Elementary School in Bluffton, S.C., May 28. Right: Corporal Cody Pieffer, a military police working dog handler, and Officer Garret Lotz, a military police officer from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort speak about and demonstrate the mission of military working dogs during a visit to Pritchardville Elementary School in Bluffton, S.C., May 28. Photos by Sgt. Marcy Sanchez

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Corps Bits

ARFF Marine participate in biohazard training Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. -- Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting responded to a biohazard training simulation along with multiple other agencies aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 29. Participants use the exercise, Phantom Vector, to employ emergency response plans, policies and procedures that pertain to a biological incident. Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting worked alongside San Diego Fire-Rescue Department, MCAS Miramar Fire Department and San Diego County Department of Environmental Health Hazardous Incident Response Team to collect samples needed to accurately determine the type of contamination. “We set up an instant command, and we had all the entities get together and make their plan on how they were going to get samples from around the area that was contaminated,” said Mark Manring, the chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear protection officer with MCAS Miramar. “This exercise has given the military and county a good chance to work together.” The MCAS Miramar Fire Department set up a decontamination site as a safety precaution before any samples are taken in case of accidental exposure at the contaminated area. Aircraft Rescue and Firefighters were assisted by the Hazardous Incident Response Team to learn the proper procedures to collect the samples. Once the samples were bagged and stored, during the training the Marines returned to the decontamination site and proceeded to be decontaminated by the MCAS Miramar Fire Department. The samples collected are then sent to the San Diego Vector Disease and Diagnostic Lab where they are tested for a contaminant. “This type of training helps us learn how the other sections are going to work with us,” said Pfc. Aaron Allen, an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. This exercise gives MCAS Miramar the opportunity to ensure the base is prepared for an biological incident.

Sergeant Steven Hanson, a native of Florence, Colorado, hands candy to local Afghan children during a security patrol near the town of Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2014. Hanson, a squad leader with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, and the Marines and sailors of the unit conduct daily patrols in order to maintain trust and communication with the local Afghan population.

1/2 Marines take control of the fight in southern Helmand province

Cpl. Michael Dye Regional Command Southwest

PATROL BASE BOLDAK, Afghanistan – Marines and sailors with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, completed the turnover with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, and took control over Patrol Base Boldak and its area of operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 20. “Charlie Company is tasked with disrupting insurgent forces in our assigned area of operations to prevent the enemy from interfering with operations aboard the Bastion-Leatherneck complex,” said Capt. Jared Reddinger, Charlie company commander and native of Chewelah, Washington. The patrol base is utilized as a center of operations for 1st Bn., 2nd Marines, placed between Camp Leatherneck to the north and the heaviest insurgent presence to the south.

“We are that last buffer from the insurgents before they (try to) get to the Leatherneck and Bastion area,” said 1st Sgt. Carlos Aguilera, the company first sergeant and native of Los Angeles. The company conducts daily security patrols to disrupt any enemy activity and interact with the Afghan populace, providing them with security from the Taliban forces. “From the time we got here I was surprised with how well the Afghan population has accepted us and treated us,” said Aguilera. “The Afghan people want their freedom and they have given us their support.” Building and maintaining relationships with the local Afghans is a huge priority for the Marines and sailors of Co. C., as they have proven to be a vital source of intelligence. “The Afghan people have provided us with a tremendous amount of intel-

ligence on the Taliban. They have told us about improvised explosive device locations, where enemy movements are and things that help save Marines’ lives before ever even leaving the wire,” said Aguilera. The company has learned many things during their first month in Afghanistan and will continue to grow as they carry out their mission aboard PB Boldak. The Marines and sailors with Co. C. have taken on the great task of protecting the Leatherneck area, and they will continue to fight the Taliban in order to enable safe and uninterrupted retrograde operations aboard the BastionLeatherneck complex. “Basically what we are doing is taking the fight to the Taliban in this area so they don’t have the capability to bring the fight to us on their terms,” said Reddinger.

MRF-D puts their fire team leaders to the test ROBERTSON BARRACKS, Northern Territory, Australia – The loud crack of automatic weapon fire echoes through the trees as Marines and Australian Army Soldiers adjust the sight alignment of their Infantry Automatic Rifles in preparation for the next course of fire. This is just their first day of firing. Throughout the duration of the course they will conduct multiple ranges and tests that will push them to their limits. The Marines and Soldiers are participating in the Fire Team Leaders’ Course, a two-week evaluation intended to test them both physically and mentally, here, May 27. The fire team leaders’ course is designed to prepare fire team leaders with MRF-D for any challenge they might face while deployed, or in future conflicts. The rotational deployment in Darwin enables Marines to more effectively train, exercise, and operate with partners and builds capacity to respond more rapidly to natural disasters and crises throughout the region. The course began with classroom instruction covering weapons handling, the role of a fire team leader and Marine Corps history. The classroom instruction gave the Marines a chance to get hands on experience before taking their new set of skills out to the field, said Lance Cpl. Allen Smith, a fire team leader with 1st Bn., 5th Marines. The Marines then moved onto in the field portion of the course where they conducted multiple ranges testing their knowledge and skill with weapons systems ranging from the M-16 Service Rifle to the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon. The small unit leadership evaluation concluded the course where each Marine and Australian were given control of a fire team and completed a series of obstacles including casualty evacuation and calling in air support.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Seth Morris, a corpsman with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, provides medical treatment to a local Afghan elder during a security patrol near the town of Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 21.

Corps Shot Lance Cpl. Aaron Patterson

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- Prive first class Calab Mills, a rifleman assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, provides security while Marines egress the area after a search and rescue mission at the Boondocker Training Area aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 29th.

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VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals

a detachment is currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA(AW)-224.

are currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

VMFA-122 Werewolves are currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, rappel out of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows’ Military Operations on Urban Terrain facility during Exercise Island Viper.

Marines fast-rope into urban terrain Cpl. Nathan Knapke Marine Corps Base Hawaii

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii - Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, demonstrated their ability to fast-rope out of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii during Exercise Island Viper, Wednesday. Lima Company completed participation in the exercise’s “round robin” with the rest of the battalion’s companies today. The round robin consisted of three main sections of training, which included amphibious, live fire and urban training throughout the 15 training days of Exercise Island Viper. Marines learned how to properly plan, rig and execute helicopter rope suspension techniques during the exercise.

“No one has ever fast-roped directly into the MOUT town before today,” said 1st Sgt. Chad Coston, Lima Company first sergeant with 3rd Bn., 3rd Marines. “People told us several times that it couldn’t be done, but when you’re with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines long enough, it becomes obvious that we complete objectives that no one else can or wants to.” Lima Company Marines loaded into the Super Stallions one platoon at a time. The extraction point was on the opposite side of MCTAB, where the Super Stallions picked up the Marines and then flew them over to the MOUT insertion point. A ramp in the Super Stallion’s belly opened up for Marines to drop the rope and rappel to the ground. The first Marine to hit the ground held the rope still to allow the rest of the platoon safe travel down the rope. The rest of

the platoon set up security around the perimeter of the landing zone until the entire platoon was on the ground and ready to advance through the MOUT town. Marines then formed up into their fire teams and advanced through all MOUT town objectives. Opposing force roleplayers were dispersed throughout MOUT town to provide Marines a realistic urban warfare scenario. After they completed their missions of clearing the MOUT town, the squads rallied on the opposite side of the MOUT town for extraction. “This exercise is just another example of how we show our capabilities to complete any mission that comes our way,” Coston said. “After Exercise Island Viper, Rim of the Pacific Exercise and the Talon Exercise there is no doubt our battalion will be ready for any of our nation’s conflicts.”

Bronze Star awarded to 2/2 platoon commander Lance Cpl. Krista James 2nd Marine Division

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines can be defined by qualities such as courage and valor, and are known to have a warrior mentality. However, some Marines go above and beyond and are awarded for it. First Lieutenant Grant Todd, a platoon commander with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, displayed these very traits, and in turn was awarded a Bronze Star Medal with a combat distinguishing device at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 28. A Bronze Star Medal is awarded for acts of merit or meritorious service in a combat zone, and awarded for acts of heroism, which are accompanied by a combat distinguishing device. Todd was awarded his medal for heroic service in combat operations against the enemy, leading his platoon into enemy fire in 27 of 90 combat patrols, and successfully retrieving a downed UH-1Y helicopter during a 28-hour mission in which he employed his Marines after only an hour of planning. He did all of this while his platoon was attached to Task Force Belleau Wood in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In the citation read by 1st Sgt. Juarice Collins, company first sergeant for Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, it is stated that Todd truly reflected the Marine Corps’ core values of honor, courage and commitment with his acts of valor while in country. Captain Andrew Nicholson, company commander for Fox Co., 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, explained that time in country only further

proved that Todd is a well-rounded officer who sets a high standard on leading Marines. “It was a phenomenal deployment for Todd,” said Nicholson. “As a company commander, you can’t ask for a sounder officer who’s ready for anything that may be approached.” Todd, however, humbly stated that it was not solely him who made the operations successful, but the cooperation and hard work of his platoon. “The noncommissioned officers are why I got this award. They were the ones who put in the extra time, they were the ones who made those critical decisions that either give you success or make you fall on your face,

and ten times out of ten times these same NCOs succeed,” said Todd. Nicholson commented that Todd’s ability to take the task of retrieving the UH-1Y aircraft and employ his platoon within hours of getting the mission, was extraordinary for what they accomplished. When Todd reflected on his experiences with his platoon while in Afghanistan, he expressed sincere appreciation for all of the work that his platoon did. “I couldn’t have asked for a better platoon, it’s truly been an honor to see my NCOs down to the individual riflemen perform in combat and it was an honor to serve with them,” said Todd.

Captain Andrew Nicholson (left), company commander of Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, and 1st Lt. Grant Todd (right), a platoon commander with Fox Co., stand at attention for the citation reading during a Bronze Star Medal ceremony held at the battalion headquarters aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 28.

Bridging the Gap between Navy Medicine and Marine Corps Tactics CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Students from the Field Medical Training Battalion West aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., train how they’re expected to perform in a combat environment. Corpsmen who attend FMTB are immersed in Marine Corps culture, experiencing training on a realistic scale to prepare them for the potential rigors of battle. Marine Corps and Navy instructors from FMTB taught students the basics of hemorrhage control aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 23. Sgt. Daniel Pereira, an instructor at Field Medical Training Battalion, explained his position and experience is used to ready students for life in the Fleet Marine Force. Students are taught customs and courtesies, Marine Corps history and the basics of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program. Training consists of many aspects of emergency and tactical combat care focused on supporting all facets of the Marine Corps mission. Students learn the fundamentals of stabilizing patients in combat by repeating exercises until their techniques are perfected. They learn to perform tracheotomies and needle decompressions to the lungs to ensure victims of gunshot wounds or blasts do not suffocate. Seaman Tony Gomer, a student at FMTB, said he recognizes the purpose of the realism behind the mental and physical stressors placed on himself and his peers. When students have completed the nineweek course they will be sent to units across the Marine Corps to apply what they have learned in order to save and preserve lives. “We build off of the foundation of Navy medicine so that no matter what Marine Corps unit these students go to, they will have a substantial knowledge of tactical medicine,” said Pereira. “They learn everything from setting a splint to creating new airways in order to better aid the mission of the Marine Corps according to the commander’s intent.”

2/4 Marines use Exercise Desert Scimitar 14 to its fullest MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, recently participated in Exercise Desert Scimitar, an annual combined-arms training evolution, aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 11-16. The battalion’s primary task was supporting 1st Marine Division during the I Marine Expeditionary Force exercise. Desert Scimitar is a large-scale exercise that allows the ground, air and logistical elements of the MEF the opportunity to operate in a deployed environment. The goal of the exercise is to ensure that the I MEF is prepared to effectively respwond to any crisis worldwide. The combat center in Twentynine Palms allows the Marines to test their skills while training in a live-fire scenario on a larger scale than the battalion is usually afforded. “Desert Scimitar overall is an opportunity for command and control assets and fire support assets to get out in the battlefield and practice together,” said Capt. Patrick Joseph, company commander, Golf Company, 2nd Bn., 4th Marines. The added space gives the battalion an opportunity to train the unit from the smallest to the largest element. The battalion was going to take advantage of the training environment at Twentynine Palms, said Lt. Col. Mike Wilonsky, the battalion commander. The base offers types of ranges and conditions that are not as accessible on Camp Pendleton. The Marines will encounter various training conditions and locations in the coming months. The battalion was operating under slightly unusual circumstances. Many of the Marines in the unit were younger and of lesser rank and experience, yet they were still required to hold billets with large amounts of responsibility. The Marines did an excellent job overcoming their lack of experience, said Wilonsky. He was pleased with the performance of the battalion, the execution of the training and his Marines’ accomplishments. The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine, are scheduled to train at Bridgeport Mountain Warfare Training Center later this year to improve the units’ ability to operate more effectively in a deployed environment. Their continued training keeps them ready and focused to deploy whenever and wherever they are needed.

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Pfc. D.D. Gouge, Marion, NC Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Sgt. L.G. Estrada

Pfc. J.A. Rosario, Virgina Beach, VA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. E.J. Dessart

Pfc. T.D. Blair, Montgomery, AL Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.M. Jefferson

Pfc. A.N. Martino, Oxford, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.W. Galinak

Pfc. A.L. Robinson II, Lake Arthur, LA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. S.D. Procter

Pfc. P.N. Smith, Erial, NJ Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.L. Padgett

Platoon 1033 Platoon 1034

Platoon 1037

Platoon 1038

Platoon 1032

Pfc. A. P. Beattie , Pfc. F. A. Benitezreyes , Pfc. W. H. Bright* , Pfc. T. N. Buckingham , Pfc. M. J. Cowan , Pfc. T. E. Dean , Pfc. C. E. Delwiche , Pvt. J. D. Dopp , Pvt. C. A. Evans , Pfc. J. A. Fields , Pfc. B. Fierro , Pfc. J. A. Gonzalezmartinez , Pfc. D. D. Gouge* , Pvt. J. L. Green , Pvt. T. P. Harville , Pvt. D. A. Holley , Pvt. J. F. Ingram , Pvt. M. S. Jones , Pvt. R. P. Lambert , Pfc. E. G. Lanier , Pfc. J. Lee , Pvt. J. J. Marquez , Pvt. D. H. McAdoo , Pfc. D. N. McGee , Pfc. J. F. McPhaul , Pfc. J. M. Melton , Pvt. D. A. Moore , Pfc. H. K. Moore , Pfc. A. D. Oakes , Pvt. Z. K. Risley , Pfc. R. G. Sage , Pvt. F. W. Smart , Pvt. K. C. Smith , Pfc. S. A. Spain , Pvt. A. A. Tharpe , Pfc. A. T. Tripp , Pvt. T. A. Turk , Pfc. J. R. Weinstein , Pfc. D. J. Wiggins

Platoon 1033 Pfc. J. E. Alexander , Pvt. R. D. Allenbaugh , Pvt. A. L. Arancibia , Pfc. S. U. Arnold* , Pvt. S. P. Babij , Pfc. J. C. Bermudez , Pfc. T. D. Blair , Pvt. J. A. Bowlin , Pfc. E. M. Bradley , Pvt. I. M. Burke , Pfc. G. D. Caldwell , Pvt. D. A. Coe , Pvt. J. P. Dancuart , Pvt. C. B. Daniels , Pfc. J. A. Dowling , Pvt. R. F. Estevao , Pfc. K. T. Frombach , Pvt. G. J. Geldhof III , Pvt. V. A. Giacchina , Pvt. Y. Guergaf , Pfc. Z. A. Haines , Pfc. K. N. Herman , Pfc. J. A. Hookumchand* , Pvt. S. Ibarradon , Pfc. A. D. Jones , Pfc. R. P. Liottagriggs , Pfc. E. R. Marshall , Pfc. L. A. Moral , Pfc. D. B. Nunley , Pfc. J. C. Oneil , Pfc. F. Pineda , Pvt. S. Q. Russell , Pvt. P. W. Ryan , Pvt. M. E. Saenz , Pvt. S. R. Shearer III , Pfc. J. J. Silliman , Pvt. J. J. Smith , Pvt. S. I. Spillane , Pfc. L. M. Williams , Pfc. A. J. Wright

Platoon 1034 Pfc. M. G. Anderson , Pvt. C. L. Blanchard , Pvt. E. A. Blyar , Pfc. M. F. Clifford Jr. , Pvt. A. E. Coleman , Pfc. D. A. Cremean* , Pvt. A. O. Dicapua , Pfc. J. D. Dorsey , Pfc. F. T. Dowd , Pvt. K. O. Felix , Pvt. D. N. Flores , Pvt. D. L. Gilliland , Pfc. P. L. Greene III , Pvt. T. M. Hamm , Pfc. J. L. Haycraft* , Pfc. L. A. King , Pvt. T. J. Knotts , Pfc. O. Lazo Jr. , Pvt. A. L. Leon III , Pvt. J. R. Lewinski , Pvt. J. M. Love II , Pvt. J. D. McDonald , Pfc. L. R. McNair , Pvt. J. C. Middleton , Pvt. J. M. Murray , Pvt. N. J. Palmer , Pfc. N. C. Parton , Pvt. A. J. Patterson , Pvt. E. C. Pinault , Pvt. N. B. Quinn , Pvt. J. R. Ray , Pfc. A. L. Robinson II* , Pfc. N. J. Shadlich , Pvt. S. J. Snyder , Pvt. M. L. Stelly , Pfc. Z. J. Tolson , Pvt. M. D. Warman

Platoon 1036 Pvt. M. B. Benge , Pfc. J. G. Brown , Pvt. S. R. Caldwell , Pvt. I. B. Carroll , Pvt. A. P. Casino Jr. , Pvt. D. M. Casto , Pvt. B. Castro , Pvt. J. E. Corrales , Pfc. T. O. Crews , Pfc. T. P. Diaz , Pvt. C. E. Diviak , Pvt. J. L. Dorman , Pfc. S. J. Dzubara , Pvt. I. M. Edleston , Pvt. T. M. Giller , Pfc. M. J. Haldeman , Pfc. G. E. Hall , Pvt. J. F. Halladay V , Pvt. J. W. Hart , Pfc. T. J. Hernandez , Pfc. G. A. Hodges Jr. , Pvt. T. S. Hodges , Pvt. Z. J. Holbein , Pvt. R. L. Horrigan Jr. , Pvt. K. J. Kirin , Pfc. A. J. Kuiper , Pfc. M. K. Miller , Pfc. H. L. Parker , Pvt. P. R. Parsons , Pfc. A. M. Prohaska , Pfc. J. A. Rosario* , Pvt. I. M. Seymour , Pfc. K. J. Turner , Pvt. J. L. Weaver , Pvt. D. O. Williams Jr. , Pvt. T. L. Wooldridge

Platoon 1037 Pvt. L. R. Banziruk , Pfc. V. I. Barbu , Pfc. P. D. Billings III , Pvt. J. J. Bishal , Pvt. M. J. Bivins , Pvt. D. S. Bohman , Pfc. K. A. Brauer Jr.* , Pvt. M. P. Brummett IV , Pfc. S. G. Derepentigny , Pfc. J. A. Dobbins , Pfc. J. A. Garcia , Pfc. J. J. Healy , Pfc. J. D. Hunsinger , Pfc. M. J. Irving , Pfc. V. D. Jones III , Pfc. F. C. Jovel , Pfc. B. T. Kulp , Pvt. L. T. Laine , Pfc. R. G. Littee , Pfc. J. S. Lodge* , Pfc. D. A. Lopez , Pfc. B. W. Lowey , Pvt. A. L. Mandujano , Pfc. A. N. Martino , Pvt. D. M. McCoy , Pvt. J. Osorio , Pvt. J. Perry , Pfc. L. D. Pittman , Pvt. B. M. Sensibaugh , Pfc. B. C. Slattery , Pvt. D. J. Starr , Pfc. C. T. Switzer , Pfc. D. I. Sydnor , Pvt. N. F. Whitaker , Pvt. J. L. Whitland , Pvt. C. T. Williams

Platoon 1038 Pvt. M. S. Allen , Pfc. M. Arboledapalacio , Pvt. S. T. Baringoldz , Pfc. E. P. Boehmke , Pfc. M. A. Bogdanov* , Pfc. G. D. Bowers , Pvt. Z. D. Brimacomb , Pvt. T. N. Carnett , Pvt. J. K. Daley , Pvt. N. E. Durling , Pvt. J. Erenius , Pfc. J. C. Gethersrizza , Pvt. R. W. Jankowski Jr. , Pvt. D. A. Jerry , Pvt. R. K. Johnson , Pfc. M. A. Juarez , Pfc. J. S. Lehman , Pvt. D. A. Londono , Pfc. K. B. Maldonado , Pfc. K. M. Martinez , Pfc. D. F. McVey* , Pfc. A. E. Melo , Pvt. C. Z. Moleins , Pvt. R. C. Parker , Pfc. M. A. Peragine , Pvt. S. E. Picard , Pvt. K. T. Plummer , Pvt. A. J. Renne Jr. , Pvt. J. A. Reyesfortunato , Pfc. S. J. Scott , Pfc. T. J. Shivers , Pvt. J. E. Shuster , Pfc. J. J. Smith , Pfc. P. N. Smith , Pvt. D. T. Touch , Pvt. C. A. Yeager III , Pfc. E. G. Yobbi

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