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Friday, June 20, 2014 Vol. 49, No. 24 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
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Preparing for UDP
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Staff Sgt. William Staton, the powerline staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, a native of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., instructs Marines on proper procedures for engine replacement on an F/A-18C Hornet during routine maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s flightline, June 19. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 is slated to deploy in support of the Marine Corps’ Unit Deployment Program in July. While supporting the UDP, VMFA-115, also known as the Silver Eagles, will increase forward presence in the Western Pacific area of operations while participating in theater security cooperation activities with regional allies.
SGLI rates to increase Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
The Servicemembers Group Life Insurance program is scheduled to increase monthly premium rates, according to Marine Administrative Message 275/14, effective July 1. The premiums previously decreased in July 2008 in an effort to decrease the contingency reserve. The increase
will prevent further decline. Service members with the maximum 400,000 dollars of life insurance will see an increase of two dollars, while lower coverages will have smaller increases. “Life insurance is meant to replace a lifetime of income,” said Dale Wilkes, personal financial manager aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “The SGLI will offset a loss of income if
something happens.” Marines are able to see the increase by accessing their Leave and Earnings Statement through MyPay. Service members with Traumatic Servicemembers Group Life Insurance will continue to pay one dollar per month. “You need to start getting life insurance while you’re young, because the cost is less significant [at a younger age],” said Wilkes.
GANG CG visits Fightertown Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Major General Thomas R. Moore, the commanding general of the Georgia Air National Guard, visited Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 10. During the visit, Moore toured the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar and pilot training center. He was able to walk through the classrooms, sit in the F-35 simulator, and learn about the
classroom setup, schedule and equipment that will be used by student pilots. “The facilities here in Beaufort are world class,” said Moore. “It’s important for us to work with Beaufort here and at the Townsend Bombing Range.” The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is a next generation aircraft intended to replace the F-18, F-16, AV-8B and A-10, as well see
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Corporal Dustin Clayton, an aircraft rescue and firefighting specialist, crawls through the confined space simulator at Pinewood Station 894 in Burton, S.C., June 10. The confined space simulator is designed to train firefighter to function calmly in small spaces.
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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule
Saturday 2 p.m. PG (2:04)
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 (2:02)
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 Lunch Beef short ribs and roasted zucchini Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish
Dinner Bayou jerk pork loin and rice
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Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage
Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:38)
Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG (1:39)
Marine Corps Word Search
Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon
Word Bank
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Amphibious Combat Cover Fight Marine The Few The Proud Assault Commitment Devil Dog Honor Oorah Blouse Cover Courage Fidelis Semper Tripoli
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 Lunch Herbed baked chicken and carrots
Dinner Chili macaroni and green beans
CHApel serviCes Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 5 p.m. - Saturday Worship Service at Laurel Bay Youth Center Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall
Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:37)
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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
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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 25.
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Did you know... June 20, 1993, the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit returned to Mogadishu, Somalia, to stand ready to assist United Nations forces in maintaining peace in the war-torn country. Earlier that month, the 24th MEU had been ordered to cut short Exercise Eager Mace 93-2 in Kuwait to respond to possible contingency operations in Somalia.
Happenings The Child Development Center aboard MCAS Beaufort is scheduled to hold a water day of play June 27, from 9 - 11 a.m. For more information call 228-7290.
Marine Corps Community Services is scheduled to hold a Submarine Run June 25, at 7 a.m. at the combat fitness center aboard MCRD Parris Island. For more information call 228-1587.
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There will be a base wide power outage June 21, to install a new transformer. The outage is scheduled for 7 - 11 a.m. A second outage is scheduled for July 19, from 7 - 11 a.m. Please call 228-7764 for more information.
Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hurricane season until Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. This year is predicted to be a below normal 2014 Atlantic season. NOAA is predicting 8-13 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-2 major hurricanes.
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A Troops to Teachers brief is slated to take place June 25, at 2 p.m. in the Library building aboard MCAS Beaufort. For more information call 228-7474.
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.
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.
Contact us: 228-7225 mcasbeaufort@gmail.com BFRT_JPAO@usmc.mil Commanding Officer MCAS Beaufort
Brain Teaser
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A farmer has seventeen sheep. All but nine of them die. How many sheep does he have left?
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Service Members Civil Relief Act Legal Assistance Office
The following is an example based on real cases handled by Legal Assistance. The facts have been adjusted to protect the privacy of individuals involved. Rental leases can raise unique issues for service members and their families. Many of these issues are addressed by the Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. This information is not intended as legal advice. Consult a legal assistance attorney if you are experiencing a similar situation. 1. A master sergeant signs a residential lease with Management Company for one-year in May 2011. The master sergeant reports to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, with follow-on deployment orders to Afghanistan from January to September. The master sergeant does not want to have to pay rent under his residential lease for the months he is away on de-
ployment, but the property is charging a termination fee of two months’ rent, in accordance with a provision in the lease for early termination. A provision of the Servicemembers’ Civil Relief Act, (SCRA), 50 U.S.C. App. § 535, states “The [tenant] … may, at the [tenant’s] option, terminate the lease at any time after … the date of the [tenant’s] military orders … for a permanent change of station [PCS}” or “to deploy with a military unit … for a period of not less than 90 days.” This provision overrides any clause contained in the body of a rental lease. To effectuate the protections of the SCRA in this case, master sergeant will have to submit a copy of his orders, together with a formal notice of termination. The date of termination of his lease will be no earlier than 30 days after the date on which the next rental payment is due (typically the first of the month). For example, if master sergeant gives
notice on Aug. 18, the earliest termination date will be 30 days after Sept. 1 (Oct. 1). Master Sergeant may request a later termination date if such an arrangement is agreeable to both parties. The legal assistance section of Legal Services Support Team Parris Island provides legal services for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, and Blount Island is available to provide legal advice on all matters related to the SCRA, rental leases, landlord-tenant matters, and various other legal issues. Legal Assistance appointments are no longer available on MCAS Beaufort. Please call 228-2559 to schedule an appointment. Refer to the LSST PI Legal Assistance website for more information on the SCRA and services available at Legal Assitance www.mcrdpi.usmc.mil/ ops/lawcenter/SitePages/Legal%20Assistance.aspx.
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Fightertown Firefighters train in small spaces
Photos by Cpl. Sarah Cherry
Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort trained in a confined space simulator at Pinewood Station 894 in Burton, S.C., June 10. The confined space simulator trains firefighters to function calmly in small spaces. Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Marines specialize in aircraft fires, but can be called to provide mutual aid for any incident covered by the Structural Fire Department, that is why they train every day with aircraft or structural fires in mind.
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as several other flying platforms as the United States and allies transition into fifth generation air fleets. Townsend Bombing Range is located in McIntosh County, Ga., and is 5,183 acres. The bombing range provides realistic target and hostile threat environment training for the military, including air-to-ground training, lowangle strafing training, close air support training and electronic warfare. “You guys getting new jets and facilities keeps us busy at the range and we appreciate y’all having us up for a visit,� said Moore. The Marine Corps is committed to training thoroughly under realistic circumstances and maintaining communication and interoperability with other military services.
Major General Thomas R. Moore, commanding general of the Georgia Air National Guard, visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 10. During the visit, Moore toured Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar and pilot training center.
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The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band performs its Summer Concert at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts, June 14. During the ceremony they displayed their musical talents while performing folk songs and traditional marching music. The Parris Island Marine Band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for recruit graduations and other military ceremonies and events. In addition to playing at approximately 45 recruit graduations each year, the band also performs concerts and parades across the United States.
PI band kicks-off summer
Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Marine Band performed its Summer Concert at the University of South Carolina Beaufort’s Center for the Arts, June 14. The concert was held to bring Marines, families and the local community together to enjoy music and to kick-off the sum-
mer season. During the ceremony, they displayed their musical talents while performing folk songs and traditional marching music. They performed “A Marines Fanfare” by Sgt. Stephen Giove, “March of the Women Marines” by Louis Saverino, “Irish Tune to County Derry” by Percy Grainger and more. “The concert had such a great turnout,” said Chief Warrant Officer Stephen
Giove, the band officer for the Parris Island Marine Band. “This event is a great way for us to bring people together to enjoy some good music and provides our Marines an opportunity to showcase their skills to the local community. The commanding general, Brig. Gen. Loretta Reynolds, will be leaving Parris Island this coming week. This concert was a great way for us to say farewell
to her.” The Parris Island Marine Band was established on Oct. 28, 1915. Musicians originally doubled as marksmanship instructors, close combat instructors and provided support for various units on the depot. Today, the Marines of the Parris Island Marine Band make up the concert band, marching/ceremonial band, brass band, brass quintet and a jazz combo.
“The talent all of the Marines possessed really blew me away,” said Joseph Villensworth, a native of Bluffton, S.C. “I have gone to see many big orchestras and other professional performers and really believe that these young men and women are on track to being on their levels soon if they are not there already. It was a pleasure being able to come out and see them perform.
It was a great way for me to ease into the start of my summer.” The Parris Island Marine Band’s primary mission is to provide musical support for recruit graduations and other military ceremonies and events. In addition to playing at approximately 45 recruit graduations each year, the band also performs concerts and parades across the United States.
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“Lone Star” battalion maintains readiness FORT POLK, La. – The trait of being always ready has been a part of the Marine Corps’ ethos for more than 238 years. 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment held true to this standard during their annual training here, June 1 – 11. In order to maintain their readiness, 1/23 took part in numerous field exercises specific to each job skill. These exercises included: weapons training, grenade qualification, gas chamber, demolition, and live-fire ranges. “It helps us stay proficient with our weapon systems,” said PFC Cody L. Cummings, a machine gunner from Maud, Texas. “Any problems that we run into can be addressed here so that in a real-life scenario, we’ll know what to do.” After completing multiple live-fire ranges, each company participated in coordinated platoon-sized attacks. Each squad played a key role in assaulting mock enemy objectives. As a Reserve unit, 1/23 typically meets one weekend a month and only two full weeks a year. Even though these Marines take advantage of the time they are given on drill weekends, there is only so much that can be done in a two-day period. The importance and value of annual training cannot be overstated, especially since this opportunity only presents itself once a year. With a combat deployment to Afghanistan under his belt, Gil knows firsthand how important training like this can be. “I try to give as much guidance as I can to ensure the Marines under me are confident and ready to go at a moment’s notice,” Gil, a native of Houston, explained. “When they do deploy, they’re going to be attached to different units and I won’t be there to guide them. They need to be the expert at their job and perform when it really counts.” More often than not a Marine Corps Reserve unit does not deploy as a whole. Instead, it is divided into smaller detachments to fill gaps within the active duty component and facilitate the employment of the total force.
1st Recon Conducts Breaching Exercise CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines from 1st Reconnaissance Battalion conducted a Methods of Entry proficiency training exercise aboard Camp Pendleton Calif., June 10. During the exercise, raid scenarios were tailored for the event to keep the Marines in an operational mindset while honing their skill set for future deployments as the Maritime Raid Force in support of Marine Expeditionary Units. The training consisted of explosive and ballistic breaching to doorways and rooftops. Thermal, explosive, ballistic and mechanical breaching are all methods that can be used during a raid. Sgt. Jonson Oimoen, a training officer with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion’s training cell said that frequently providing this kind of training keeps Marines familiar and up to speed on current methods and procedures. “We’re trying to give Marines the opportunity to take part in training like this every three months, or at least that’s the goal,” said Oimoen. “It’s one of those things that you never want to be rusty on.” Reconnaissance Marines assigned to the MRF utilize a wide variety of skill sets that are complex and require consistent training to maintain a level of precision and excellence. Sgt. Mike Pacheco, a training officer with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion’s training cell, said that attention to detail in every aspect of training ultimately ensures mission accomplishment. “When we go to breach a building during a raid to look for a high value target or individual, we can’t afford to make mistakes,” said Pacheco. “We make sure we know every step with and without gear or breaching equipment to ensure everyone’s safety and to make sure we get the HVT or HVI.” Oimoen said that training with professionalism and proficiency in action keeps 1st Reconnaissance Marines’ skills moving forward to meet the needs of Marine Expeditionary Units as a Maritime Raid Force. “We’re always looking for new ways to get better when executing any kind of breach,” said Oimoen. “Training up for a deployment with a MEU starts with continuing to build on methods that are tried and true.” 1st Reconnaissance Battalion continues to train its Marines in order to support MEUs as a Maritime Raid Force according to the commander’s intent.
Marines with 1st Air Delivery platoon conducted static line jumping out of a CH-46 Sea Knight aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 5, 2014. The Marines conducted two day jumps and two night jumps at around 1,500 feet. Three Marines jumped with full combat gear in order to complete the requirements for their gold wings.
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Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham I Marine Expeditionary Force
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., - Marines with 1st Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force conducted static line jumps from CH-46 Sea Knights aboard Camp Pendleton, June 12. The Marines conducted two proficiency day jumps and two proficiency night jumps at approximately 1,500 feet. These four jumps allowed the junior Marines to show proficiency in their job while also allowing three of the Marines to complete the necessary requirements for earning their Navy and Marine Corps parachutist insignia, commonly referred to as, “gold wings.” Marines have to complete several courses that involve multiple styles of parachuting, explained Staff Sgt. Shane Witte, the assistant jump master with 1st Air Delivery Platoon. Executing certain jumps with and without a combat load, during both day and night are part of the requirements for their gold wings. The training helped to prepare riggers for future operations and gave them a better grasp of the standards that they will be held to in the future. Executing these
jumps helped the riggers become more knowledgeable about their job field and future expectations of themselves. “I always looked up to the Marines with the gold wings when I was coming up through the ranks,” said Witte. “Not only for the pride and the history behind it but, you knew that they were experienced and more knowledgeable about their job field than the others.” Witte said it’s beneficial for riggers to be proficient in their job because they are not only expected to complete jumps but they must also be able to safely and effectively drop re-supplies to friendly units anywhere, at any time. “It’s important to understand how and why parachutes work during jumps and dropping re-supplies,” said Lance Cpl. Andrew Anderson, a parachute rigger with heavy drop platoon. “Understanding how they are going to drop out of a plane and where they are going to land is a very key part of my job.” It’s important for the gold wing riggers to know their jobs inside and out, said Anderson, who recently received his gold wings. Because of the dangerous nature of their jobs, safety is crucial in everything they do. To ensure safety for all involved, there are many safety precautions that are executed prior to any jump or drop.
Prior to entering the aircraft, all riggers must be inspected twice by jump masters who ensure there are no deficiencies with the parachutes or harness. Once on the aircraft, one more inspection is conducted in flight. After all safety practices are executed correctly, the only limitation to the commander’s ability to drop experienced Marines and equipment are the capabilities of the aircraft. “Anything from beans, bullets, band aids, blood,” said Witte. “You name it, we can drop it. Anywhere that is required along with being able to drop a security detail to make sure it arrives safely.” These re-supply capabilities wouldn’t be possible without the training that the Marines conduct in order to become gold wingers. “The training we do here is paramount” said Anderson. “You’re jumping out of an aircraft from 1,000 feet or more. Without this kind of training we’re risking injury, if not death.” At the end of the training the Riggers were one step closer to mastering their field. “Earning the gold wings is a great accomplishment in our job field,” said Anderson. “It’s the mile marker that shows how much we’ve improved.
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LARR VILLAGE, AF -- Marines with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, load onto a CH53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466 prior to a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 5.
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Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps work to extinguish a fire while being observed by a Fire/Emergency Response advisor aboard Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, during a live-fire exercise June 7. The ANA soldiers are part of the Camp Shorabak Fire Department. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash with multiple smaller fires surrounding the main aircraft fire for the soldiers to suppress.
ANA firefighters blaze through live-fire CAMP SHORABAK, Afghanistan— As the sun lowered below the horizon, prayers were heard rising in the warm summer air and eight Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps stood in full firefighting attire ready for their next training mission, June 7. The few ANA soldiers who make up the Camp Shorabak Fire Department listened intently to their brief inside the brightly lit fire station, ready to test their mettle in the fire. In order for the ANA to be able to maintain the airfield once coalition forces leave Afghanistan, they must have a crash fire rescue team capable of responding to any emergency on the airfield. The type of aircraft able to land on the airfield is limited by the water capacity of the fire trucks. The department is hoping to get a P-19, a larger fire truck capable of holding 1,000 gallons of water, which would allow the airfield to host larger aircraft. This exercise simulated a small aircraft crash with multiple smaller de-
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bris fires surrounding the main aircraft fire. “Since we’re doing a live-fire training exercise we did a pre-brief for safety,” said Air Force Master Sgt. Jeffery Hackworth, Fire/ Emergency Response adviser with the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron. “We went in and had a classroom discussion of what we expected, what the conditions were, what they will expect and also how to safely proceed especially since it’s nighttime.” Once the advisers arrived at the training site, they began to stack old wood pallets around, inside and on top of an empty shipping container simulating a downed aircraft. They then set fire to the piles of wood and made the call to begin the test. “They got here in about 6 1/2 minutes, which is actually outstanding considering the aggregate response time that we go by,” explained Hackworth. “It definitely falls within that realm.” The flashing lights of the fire trucks met the chaos of heat and light blazing against the dark night sky as the flames tried to intimidate the soldiers, but they kept calm
and attacked the fire from multiple directions, enabling them to extinguish the dangers within minutes after arriving on scene. “I was proud of them,” said Capt. Shafiyllah, Camp Shorabak Fire Department Deputy, Afghan National Army 215th Corps. “I was surprised at the way they controlled the fire. They did a really great job.” After only a few heart-racing moments, the soldiers checked all fires to make sure they were completely out before returning their equipment to the fire trucks and gathered around for the final assessment of the exercise with their advisers. As the advisers and Shafiyllah praised the soldiers for their quick and thorough reaction to the fire, the soldiers began to stand a little taller in the red glow of the fire truck’s lights, proud of their own work and the skill they have begun to master. “It’s really been a phenomenal year,” said Hackworth. “We’ve made huge strides and we’ve exceeded our own expectations. The higher the bar we’ve set, it’s been matched by the Afghans, and these guys, they are ready to go.”
Marines, Georgians build interoperability during Agile Spirit Lance Cpl. Scott Whiting U.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa
VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Georgia - Exercise Agile Spirit 14 started with a “bang” as Marines and sailors with Black Sea Rotational Force 14, from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, fired on various weapon ranges with soldiers of the Georgian Armed Forces in the Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, June 10-11. Agile Spirit 14 is an annually-scheduled bilateral engagement hosted by Georgia that began in 2011 in order to strengthen interoperability between the two countries by conducting brigade and battalion-level training engagements, to include small-unit interaction between the Marines and Georgians that demonstrates their commitments toward collective, global security. “The ranges were pretty well-paced,” said Lance Cpl. Patrick Phelan, a forward observer with 81mm Platoon, Weapons Co. “It gave some Marines the opportunity to fire a lot of weapon systems they don’t normally fire. There were known range shoots, which is always good practice for us. The machine gun range builds familiarity with those of us who don’t typically get time to fire (heavy machine guns).” The Marines and Georgians fired the M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun, the M249 light machine gun, the M240B medium machine gun, the AT-4 anti-tank weapon system and the Light Armor Weapon trainers, along with their standard service rifles, the M4 and M16, and M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle. “These are weapons organic to an infantry unit,” Phelan said. “These are all things we should be familiar with. We won’t always be using our service rifles; we may have to pick up a machine gun and know how to use it.” These live-fire weapon ranges set the tone for the rest of the exercise. “This really joins the Marines and Georgian soldiers at the hips,” said Capt. Thomas Perna, the platoon commander for the Combined
Anti-Armor Team, Weapons Company. “The more exposure we have to each other’s techniques, we can integrate and operate more effectively and focus on the nuts and bolts of making a cohesive unit together.” Next on tap for the Marines and Georgians is lane training, where they’ll train together in reacting to different scenarios, to include improvised explosive devices, cordoning and searching, and security patrolling. “I think (Agile Spirit) is a great opportunity to build those relationships,” Perna said. “We’re teaching them things, and they’re teaching us a lot as well. They do some things differently, which is good because it exposes us to a different mindset. I’m excited to see what happens during the rest of the exercise.” Black Sea Rotational Force 14 is a rotational contingent of Marines and sailors positioned to build robust military relations with partner nations, increase regional stability and enable interoperability while providing the capability for contingency response, as directed by U.S. European Command, in the Black Sea, Balkan and Caucasus regions of Eastern Europe.
Bravo Company keeps Bastion, Leatherneck secure CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan — Marines and sailors with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, are tasked with the mission of protecting the Camps Bastion and Leatherneck. To achieve this crucial mission, the unit conducted a security patrol near the base, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 3. “We conduct security patrols for several reasons,” said 1st Sgt. Brian Moody, company first sergeant and Greenwood, S.C., native. “One of the biggest reasons is to disrupt enemy forces so they never make it to the Bastion-Leatherneck complex.” Security patrols give Marines and sailors the opportunity to travel into Afghan villages and interact with the locals. This helps Marines gather intelligence on who is living and traveling within the area of operation. “Marines use an electronic biometric gathering device known as the Secure Electronic Enrollment Kit, or SEEK, that is used to gather finger prints, pictures and even retina scans,” said Moody. “This allows us to determine if the individual we are speaking to has had any involvement with known Taliban forces.” The SEEK system is linked to a database that serves as a registry for all the collected biometrics from Afghanistan. If an individual is scanned and has been enrolled due to previous involvement with the Taliban, the SEEK system will notify the Marine. “Being able to make a human intelligence map of the people in our area is a crucial key to the success of protecting Bastion-Leatherneck,” said Moody. “When we enroll someone in SEEK, it allows us to keep documentation of who we are speaking to, where we met them and if they’ve had any affiliation with Taliban forces.” The SEEK system is just one tool that Bravo Company is using to secure the safety of coalition forces aboard the Bastion-Leatherneck complex. “Bravo Company will continue to disrupt enemy forces in our area of operation,” said Captain Greg Dyson Jr., company commander of Bravo Co., and Beaufort, South Carolina native. A continuous presence in the area helps the coalition forces aboard the BastionLeatherneck complex operate smoothly in order to accomplish their mission.
Service members pay tribute to WWII veterans NORTH FIELD, TINIAN, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands – Community members of Tinian, Saipan and Guam, along with representatives from each U.S. branch of military service and veterans gathered June 12 at the historic North Field of Tinian for the 70th Anniversary Reunion of Honor. The ceremony is part of a weeklong celebration paying tribute to both American and Japanese veterans of the battles of Saipan and Tinian during World War II. “Perhaps nowhere else other than Tinian and Saipan can the indigenous Pacific Islanders empathize more with this memorial to all those who served and particularly to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice during the Pacific war,” said Ramon Dela Cruz, the mayor of Tinian. “Today we celebrate the peace that grew from the ashes of the most destructive war in human history.” During the ceremony, a representative from each branch of the U.S. military spoke and paid homage to their respective service’s contributions to the battles that took place in the CNMI. “The invasion of Tinian, described as the prefect amphibious landing, was a textbook lesson of ship-to-shore movement and combined arms,” said Col. Philip J. Zimmerman, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Activity Guam. “The entire Marianas campaign truly exemplifies the Navy-Marine Corps ability to project power, a nation that stands for freedom, and it also exemplifies the unselfish devotion of duty and courage of our greatest generation.” The service members also thanked the distinguished guest of honor, retired U.S. Army Air Corps Lt. Col. Raymond Russell Kelly, a radar operator with the 482nd Squadron, 505th Bomb Group, 313th Bomb Wing stationed at Tinian’s North Field. Kelly was received with a standing ovation from all in attendance. Kelly was accompanied on his trip to the CNMI by four of his five children, Mary, David, Dan and Terry. “I am very, very pleased to be here and that my children got to see it,” said Kelly. “It is something we’ve wanted to do for years and I think it was worth it.”
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Bravo and Papa Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 1040
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Pfc. R.W. Hall, Lawrenceville, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.M. Waytas
Pfc. A.J. Durbin, Newark, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. S.J. Wilcox III
Pfc. E.O. Mawhinney, Fombell, PA Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.D. Dotch
Pfc. T.B. Griego, Hillsboro, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J. Camarillo Jr.
Pfc. D.C. Amick, Vestivia Hills, AL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. P.R. Kirkham
Pfc. R.E. Susman, Fairview Heights, IL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. L.K. Carty
Pfc. M.M. Brown, Cincinatti, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. W.A. Earp
Pfc. S.D. King, Mission, TX Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. S.D. Moffett
Platoon 1041 Platoon 1042 Platoon 1044
Platoon 1046
Platoon 4020 Platoon 4021
Platoon 1040
Pvt. J. E. Adkins , Pfc. J. Alvarez* , Pfc. A. J. Bango , Pfc. S. C. Barrett , Pvt. B. T. Bowers , Pvt. D. S. Burr , Pfc. R. E. Carmichael III , Pvt. D. J. Christensen , Pvt. C. R. Coleman , Pvt. B. L. Covington , Pfc. V. L. Echerer , Pfc. J. A. Hall , Pfc. R. W. Hall , Pvt. Z. D. Howe , Pfc. G. G. Lynch III , Pvt. Q. K. Mack , Pvt. B. O. McCoppin , Pvt. N. E. McDougal , Pvt. D. A. McLean , Pvt. D. M. Mehal , Pfc. J. G. Morgan Jr. , Pfc. W. R. Morgan , Pfc. E. Nunezocampo , Pfc. A. Ortiz-Martinez , Pfc. J. B. Penley , Pfc. A. L. Peters* , Pvt. O. L. Pinckney , Pfc. D. C. Potter , Pvt. D. J. Pritchett , Pvt. J. H. Ready , Pvt. J. M. Rivera , Pfc. J. F. Robinson* , Pfc. R. Roundtree , Pfc. T. S. Santangelo* , Pvt. J. Y. Thiesen , Pfc. L. D. Thornberry , Pvt. A. L. Ussery , Pvt. J. B. Wilson , Pvt. T. M. Worley
Platoon 1041 Pvt. D. D . Arrogante , Pfc. D. A. Baker , Pvt. J. O. Bethel , Pvt. J. A. Broyles , Pvt. D. Q. Burdick , Pvt. S. P. Burke , Pfc. T. B. Burns* , Pvt. J. M. Cintron , Pfc. J. M. Cintron , Pvt. B. A. Dyer , Pvt. B. C. Fox , Pvt. K. A. Gallaher , Pvt. A. O. Garcia , Pvt. D. I. Gutierrez , Pvt. V. L. Holliday , Pvt. K. L. Horton Jr. , Pfc. M. E. Kiester , Pfc. J. A. Kratz , Pvt. C. M. Kuderha , Pfc. C. J. Lewandowski , Pfc. J. R. Logue , Pfc. R. P. Malloy , Pfc. E. O. Mawhinney* , Pfc. T. G. Mazzochetti* , Pvt. D. B. McNeal , Pvt. J. C. Mendez , Pvt. J. A. Mirandavargas , Pfc. J. L. Moore* , Pvt. L. J. Muniz , Pvt. T. C. Myers , Pvt. J. D. Oliver , Pvt. T. F. Powers , Pvt. A. D. Ramirez , Pfc. C. J. Ruckert Jr. , Pfc. J. M. Seppa , Pvt. M. J. Slaton , Pfc. J. R. Swatzyna , Pfc. K. A. Wilson , Pvt. M. A. Wilson , Pvt. M.E. Wollet
Platoon 1042 Pvt. R. C. Aguilar , Pfc. D. C. Amick , Pvt. J. A. Bernier , Pvt. D. A. Brasher , Pvt. C. Z. Brewer , Pfc. M. C. Calo , Pfc. J. A. Driver* , Pvt. N. M. Haskell , Pfc. J. N. Johnson , Pfc. L. J. Jones , Pvt. A. Joseph IV , Pvt. J. P. Karaffa , Pfc. T. J. Lathon , Pvt. B. J. Latiolais , Pvt. A. M. Hankinson , Pvt. S. B. Link II , Pfc. I. P. McConnell , Pfc. H. J. Neal* , Pvt. J. G. Panchak , Pvt. R. W. Parrish , Pvt. R. T. Prine , Pfc. J. B. Rebernik , Pvt. C. B. Reitz , Pvt. N. C. Roberts , Pvt. T. K. Rogers Jr. , Pfc. T. K. Rogers , Pfc. J. C. Rounseville , Pvt. T. A. Rumfelt , Pvt. A. A. Salasperalta , Pfc. J. J. Scott* , Pvt. D. J. Sexton , Pvt. N. S. Shelley , Pvt. K. M. Smith , Pvt. B. F. WALKER , Pfc. L. T. Walmsley , Pfc. T. R. Washington , Pfc. E. R. Weisenberger Jr. , Pfc. B. R. Williams , Pvt. Z. R. Yarbrough , Pvt. S. C. Ziolo
Platoon 1044 Pvt. P. G. Barrios , Pfc. G. W. Black , Pfc. T. R. Carlson , Pfc. T. B. Collins* , Pvt. G. M. Coombs , Pvt. L. Delgado , Pfc. W. B. Faires , Pfc. J. M. Gulinao , Pfc. T. A. Jeter , Pvt. M. M. Johnson , Pvt. J. Joseph , Pvt. R. D. King , Pfc. W. S. Kostick , Pfc. N. J. Kwamesa , Pvt. R. N. Lechner , Pfc. T. A. Masterson* , Pvt. J. T. Mills , Pvt. L. T. Mitchell , Pvt. C. A. Neuhart , Pvt. S. L. Nothnagel , Pfc. A. D. Olakanye , Pfc. O. S. Olorunfemi , Pvt. M. K. Perry , Pvt. J. D. Phan , Pvt. V. H. Pruller , Pfc. B. W. Regensburg , Pvt. D. P. Sampson , Pvt. D. L. Saunders Jr. , Pfc. C. S. Sharp , Pfc. D. L. Sherman , Pfc. D. J. Simpson , Pfc. T. L. Sloan , Pvt. G. J. Taylor , Pvt. J. D. Tomes , Pvt. G. J. Torresrivera , Pfc. J. A. Towner , Pvt. C. J. Tucker , Pvt. W. B. Vincent , Pvt. B. R. Willingham , Pvt. A. G. Woodward Jr
Platoon 1045 Pvt. J. N. Andrews Jr. , Pvt. C. N. Ascencio , Pfc. M. T. Cashman , Pvt. A. J. Durbin , Pvt. D. M. Griffin , Pvt. A. R. Gust , Pvt. B. H. Hofherr , Pvt. T. J. Ingle , Pfc. D. C. Ingram , Pfc. Z. C. Joyce* , Pvt. M. D. Klein , Pfc. J. R. Krollman , Pvt. N. T. Loudenslager , Pvt. L. M. Loveras , Pfc. J. V. Lovy , Pfc. N. E. Mackey , Pvt. N. J. Marsh , Pfc. T. J. Mason , Pvt. N. E. Mayorqa , Pvt. C. D. Meldau* , Pvt. J. M. Phillips , Pfc. S. G. Playford , Pfc. M. D. Prairie , Pvt. M. D. Rivera , Pfc. R. A. Romer* , Pfc. N. C. Ruding , Pvt. S. M. Salmon , Pvt. S. M. Saunders , Pvt. C. G. Schappell , Pvt. A. M. Simpson , Pvt. D. D. Smithmalone , Pfc. G. A. Wischman
Platoon 1046 Pvt. C. E. Alves , Pfc. J. C. Anday , Pfc. T. A. Andrews , Pfc. J. T. Barker , Pvt. E. S. Carrion , Pvt. J. F. Carter , Pfc. A. Cervasio , Pfc. T. E. Chambers Jr. , Pfc. R. A. Chmielewski , Pvt. C. J. Coyne , Pvt. P. J. Coyne , Pvt. J. E. Cruz , Pvt. D. Desangles , Pvt. L. S. Duarte , Pvt. J. T. Earwood , Pfc. J. R. Ehr II , Pvt. A. Espinal , Pfc. J. M. Fitzgerald , Pfc. J. A. Garcia , Pfc. T. B. Griego , Pvt. J. T. Ham , Pfc. D. A. Jackson , Pvt. M. A. Jalloh , Pvt. R. J. Luna , Pfc. R. N. Morrison , Pvt. J. Moua , Pvt. N. C. Neal , Pfc. C. D. Peeler , Pfc. J. A. Ramos , Pvt. A. R. Romero , Pvt. A. R. Russo , Pvt. A. J. Sanchezgeronimo , Pvt. S. L. Shouse , Pvt. B. E. Sinisgalli , Pvt. J. A. Stephens , Pvt. M. S. Sullivan , Pvt. O. S. Thomas , Pvt. C. J. Vaughan , Pvt. D. T. Williams , Pvt. M. P. Zeineth
Platoon 4020 Pvt. P.A Arroyo , Pfc. J.A. Barbery , Pfc. E.Y. Benavides , Pvt. M.L Bishop , Pvt. A.R. Carrasco , Pvt. A.R. Cogswell , Pvt. A.E. Crawford , Pfc. B.L. Creamer* , Pfc. S.N. Danford , Pvt. B.E. Davis , Pvt. J.V. Dixon , Pfc. L.E. Formiller , Pvt. S.R. Gruidl , Pfc. W.R. Hampton , Pfc. T.L. Hansen , Pfc. T.A. Hehr , Pfc. D.L Hoskins , Pvt. L.N. Johnson , Pvt. N.L. Lemmon , Pvt. P.M. Lindquist , Pfc. R.P. Lunamedina , Pfc. A.C. Malden , Pfc. M.T. Martinez , Pvt. S.Y. Martinez , Pfc. N.D. Mcintosh , Pfc. D.B. Melendez , Pvt. S.E. Minshall , Pfc. K.A. Neumann , Pfc. H.J. Noordhoek , Pvt. K.M. Patton , Pfc. M.S. Queen* , Pfc. K.A. Rodriguez , Pfc. K.A. Sampson , Pfc. R.A. Siewerth , Pvt. J.C. Sims , Pfc. R.M. Slayton , Pvt. S.C. Solis , Pvt. A.E. Stinnett , Pvt. S.J. Supal , Pfc. R.E. Susman , Pfc. I.A. Thompson* , Pfc. I.M. Tomey , Pvt. R.M. Troutman , Pvt. N.A. Turner , Pfc. D.A. Vera , Pvt. A.C. White , Pfc. J.M. Winecke
Platoon 4021 Pfc. B.L. Abney , Pfc. T. Badilla , Pvt. J.D. Bradford , Pfc. A. Camaj , Pfc. R.A. Carrero , Pvt. J.M. Castaldo , Pfc. C.E. Clayton , Pfc. A. Delacruz , Pvt. P.F Delmaro , Pvt. T.L. Edwards , Pfc. R.A Esparza , Pvt. N.M. Foote , Pvt. S.M. Gorman , Pfc. A.C. Gregor , Pvt. I.L. Hewitt , Pfc. L.R. Hyde , Pvt. M.L. John , Pfc. O.L. Juarez* , Pfc. S.D. King , Pfc. J.R. Locketdortch , Pvt. C. Magana , Pvt. K.L. Mancini , Pfc. A.E. Marcum , Pvt. C.A. Milburn , Pvt. L.A. Miller , Pvt. G.R. Moya , Pvt. K. Navarroaguilera , Pfc. V.A. Orwa , Pfc. M.T. Palmer , Pvt. E.M. Parrish , Pvt. M.T. Penafiel , Pvt. J.L. Perezcastaneda , Pvt. A.V. Ponce , Pfc. A.A. Ratto , Pfc. D.M. Rodrigues , Pvt. J.I. Rosas , Pfc. Y.A. Ruiz , Pvt. S.M. Shelton , Pfc. G.V. Sinclair , Pfc. J.R. Smith , Pfc. A.N. Sterling , Pfc. J.A. Swett , Pfc. J.L. Tarrant , Pvt. K.M. Thorne , Pvt. M,A. Tom , Pvt. J.V. Valentin , Pvt. C.M. Wager
*Denotes meritorious promotion
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