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Friday, September 26, 2014 Vol. 49, No. 38 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare jets to take off for a group sail exercise, Sept. 18. The three-week exercise along the East Coast will help Carrier Strike Group 12 increase efficiency and proficiency for an upcoming deployment. VMFA-251 previously joined Carrier Air Wing 1 as part of CSG-12 in a 2012 deployment from March to October in support of Arabian and Mediterranean Sea operations. During that deployment, the squadron was aboard the USS Enterprise, since replaced by the USS Roosevelt.

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The exercise is scheduled to last approximately three weeks and takes place along the east coast of the United States. The Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squad- purpose of the exercise is to permit the ron 251, also known as the Thunderbolts, different units of CSG-12 to work togethflew out to join Carrier Strike Group 12 for er and gain familiarity for an upcoming a group sail exercise, Sept. 18. deployment in early 2015. CSG-12 is cur-

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rently commanded by Rear Adm. Andrew “Woody” Lewis.

“We haven’t been to the boat for two years,” said Capt. Lee Haight, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 from Winfield, Iowa.

VMFA-251 previously joined Carrier Air

Wing 1 as part of CSG-12 in a 2012 deployment from March to October in support of Arabian and Mediterranean Sea operations. During that deployment, the squadsee

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Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet

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Service members and their families all share a common bond, the military lifestyle. Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold the Lowcountry Living TriCommand Community Fair on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., as a means to connect military service members and families across the Tri-Command.

The fair is part of the Front Porch

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Military Health System

On Sept. 27, TRICARE beneficiaries can safely and responsibly dispose of unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications.

The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Takeback Day will have sites around the country open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DEA event allows people to turn in excess prescription drugs that otherwise could be abused or contaminate the environment.

Prescription and over-the-counter “solid dosage” drugs—tablets see

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MACS-2 participates in WTI Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 left Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, Sept. 19.

The WTI course is held bi-annually by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and gives combat familiarity and proficiency to pilots, weapon system operators, ground

combat and combat support service personnel.

During WTI, MACS-2 will support Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 by playing an early warning and control role.

“What that means is we’ll be a gap-filling radar, covering where central radar can’t due to terrain or other limiting facsee

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Happenings The Provost Marshal’s Office plans to test the mass notification system on the first Wednesday of every month at 1 p.m. The test will take place aboard MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay. It will announce the following twice; “This is a test of the Marine Corps mass notification system. This is only a test. Test 5 4 3 2 1. Test out”. These tests are standard drills, and do not require any response. For further information, please contact the physical security section at 228-6335.

Forecast according to weather.com

The detention ponds located in the Freedom Sound neighborhood of Laurel Bay housing are off limits to all personnel. ‘No Fishing Allowed’ and ‘Keep Out’ signs have been posted on the fences encircling both ponds.

The Red Ribbon Campaign Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place Oct. 17, at The Legends aboard MCRD Parris Island at 8 a.m. The event is free authorized patrons. For more information call 228-2465.

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.

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 will be an extremely active season. NOAA is predicting 8-13 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-2 major hurricanes.

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Brain Teaser

Col. Peter D. Buck

Take away my first letter, and I still sound the same. Take away my last letter, I still sound the same. Even take away my letter in the middle, I will still sound the same. I am a five letter word. What am I?

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Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on Oct. 1.

Made for community Lt. Allen Presser

U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps

How many friends do you have?

Not “friends” from social media sites, but real friends that you can depend upon? Friends are those who stick close to you through good and bad. If my very unscientific evidence is true, not many people have true friends, namely an enduring and strong community of people. My point is this: everyone needs a strong community of friends in life.

So you may say, “Chaps, how do you know this?”

Three examples tell me that this true. 1) My Christian faith tells me this.

2) My personal experience tells me this. 3) You have told me this. My faith: We need a strong community around us.

The Bible states in Ecclesiastes 4:9, 12 “ Two are better than one…a threefold cord is not quickly broken.” Close friendship with another is needed for life itself. The Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit) and Adam and Eve (marriage) are two examples where Christian faith makes close relationships not just a good idea, but essential for life itself. Personal experience: I have the blessing of a great marriage to a wonderful woman, kids that

are a blessing and friends that I talk with regularly about life’s highs and lows. This group of close friendships and family give me perspective on life, allows me to share burdens and very likely keeps me sane. I cannot imagine what life would be like without these people. Your experience: I counsel many Marines and dependents. Those that are the least resilient when life issues arise seem rarely to have friends or family with whom they are very close. Those that come for counseling with close friends and family generally

1) Come to the MCAS Beaufort Chapel for Sunday worship/Mass and other events or with church communities in the local area. Start by being around other people in healthy ways. 2) Know the difference between acquaintances and friends. As you look around for “friend-worthy” people, some are not good influences and those who can be trusted. Acquaintances are around only in the good times; friends “stick closer than a brother.” Don’t confuse the two. 3) Be approachable yourself.

Be that person who can be trusted and will accept others’ for who they are, not for who you think they should be. If you need close friends who will accept you and your faults, others need the same as well.

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.”

As you get involved, pick your friends carefully and accept others’ in spite of their faults, you will be that “friend that sticks closer than a brother.” Look around then, for examples of this type of person. This person is a true friend. Elsewhere in the Bible there is a supreme example of One who loved others in spite of their faults and yet is the One who is not ashamed to call his followers, “brother” and “sister.” Deus semper fidelis est.

As you get involved, pick your friends carefully and accept others’ in spite of their faults, you will be that “friend that sticks closer than a brother.” Look around then, for examples of this type of person. This person is a true friend.

- Lt. Allen Presser endure and recover more quickly from their various trials, than those without.

Now what? If you need a strong community of friends and yet have few or no friends, what should you do first? 1) Get out of your barracks room and get involved in healthy activities around other people. Volunteer with charitable organizations on base or out in town.

Go on Single Marine Program outings.

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Series, an initiative created by Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, will be held at the Laurel Bay Youth Center and will feature opportunities for military families to learn more about their community and programs available to them.

Although the fair will also offer games and food for families to enjoy, military service members and their families are encouraged to use the gathering as an opportunity to network and meet their neighbors.

“Its part of the Front Porch initiative by Mrs. Amos, have people step out in their community and see what’s available to them,” said Daneil Cox, the Marine Corps Family Team Building director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

“It’s a sense of community and togetherness they can also find volunteer opportunities and meet their neighbors and get involved.”

According to Cox, the event will feature opportunities to volunteer with internal and external organizations while promoting Mrs. Amos’ reading list and MCCS programs.

The fair will also feature Starlett Henderson, co-author of “1001 Things to Love about Military Life,” which is featured on Mrs. Amos’ revised reading list.

“The reading list was recently changed and Mrs. Henderson’s book talks about how you can make this military experience a positive one,” said Christina Swick, the MCCS Coordinator. “She’s a military spouse too and can talk to patrons about the reading list and expand their horizons on reading from the list.”

The fair will also feature all Marine Corps Community Services programs offered to service members for information about resources available through MCCS and opportunities to meet others.

“It’s not going to be your average information booth,” said Swick.

“Each program will be interactive and have an activity to complete to

get individuals involved.”

Units throughout the Tri-Command will also have an chance to profit from unit participation.

“There is an opportunity for units to win additional unit funds,” said Cox. “Active-duty personnel can sign in to represent their unit and based on who has the highest percentage attended, they will win $1,000 to their unit fund.”

For units that are currently deployed spouses can sign in to represent the service member.

In the event of bad-weather the fair will be moved indoors into the Laurel Bay Youth Center.

The Lowcountry Living Community Fair will offer service members the opportunity to magnify their resilience, readiness and awareness through their community and the opportunities available.

“The military community is all about the family that’s within your Marine Corps family,” said Swick. “If you don’t know your neighbors and not getting involved then you’re missing that sense of family within the Marine Corps.”

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

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014. The month-long exercise trained Marines in many facets all centered on mountaineering skills and high-altitude warfare.

Marines train resupply techniques with pack animals BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014.

The Marines of 3/1 arrived in Bridgeport Aug. 17 to begin their training in preparation for deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit scheduled to depart late 2015.

During the month-long exercise, Marines from motor transportation trained in animal packing and small unit mobility geared toward mountaineering skills and high-altitude warfare.

Marines learned to tie harnesses, rig saddles, load equipment and navigate with their individual animals through mountainous terrain.

Throughout history, pack animals have aided in successful campaigns and missions. Gunnery Sgt. Dan Daly, while serving in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, used pack animals to move weapons, ammunition and other supplies around the mountainous terrain to locate enemy positions.

He earned his second Medal of Honor when he and his Marines were ambushed while transporting supplies across a river.

Many students in the course gave hesitation when dealing with an unfamiliar animal said Sergeant Brandon Concannoncolter, an MCMWTC instructor for the animal packing course.

“Some challenges students have are simply working with the animals. Some Marines haven’t even owned a dog and now they’re working around a 1,400-pound animal,” said Concannoncolter. “We give the students a lot of time with the mules so that when we take them to the field portion of this course they’re very familiar with their animal.”

Sergeant Jeff Anderson, chief instructor for animal packing at MCMWTC, said that his goal is to enable his students to operate independently on their own when using pack animals.

“Our goal is to take a group of Marines, teach them the basics of packing with animals so they can take those skills to any other country and be able to utilize any other pack animal for their movement needs,” said Anderson.

The instructors at MCMWTC use mules because of their

strength, durability and longevity that suit the military’s needs when operating in a foreign country. Students who attend the course learn to navigate difficult terrain with their pack animal during day and night operations, simulating the possibilities of a deployed environment.

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Cobb, the 3/1 motor transportation operations chief, said that utilizing mules was an eye opener.

“During our final exercise we transported supplies 12 miles to the line companies and it gave us a real understanding when using this mode of transportation to deliver supplies,” said Cobb. “We had to feed and water the mules daily so they could make it to our

objective. It was incredibly time consuming.”

Despite the challenges that arose, Cobb’s mindset looked toward his Marines.

“These young Marines are going to be replacing me and my peers one day and having this experience and knowledge is going to be useful for them in those third-world countries that we may have to go to,” Cobb added.

“In a nutshell, we want our class to not just apply what we’ve taught them, but instead get them to think of new ways to better apply their animal and accomplish whatever mission they may be given, with excellence,” said Concannoncolter. “That’s the way my Corps does things.”

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CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion conducted a variety of live-fire ranges aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 15-18, 2014. The training was part of an annual exercise held by the ammo technicians to introduce or familiarize them with the weapon systems they support.

The Marines learned to transport, employ, and operate the weapons after receiving classes and hands-on training.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryant Wall, the Field Ammunition Supply Point officer in charge, said the company was broken up into two platoons during the exercise.

While one platoon was at the FASP running the logistical side of the exercise, the other was in the training area on the livefire ranges.

The Marines kicked off the week with the M1014 Benelli shotgun and learned how to manipulate the weapon system in a tactical manner. Grenades were later employed along with light and heavy machine guns including the M2 .50-caliber machine gun and Mk19 automatic grenade launcher.

The last range required the Marines to carry and fire AT-4 rocket launchers. Classes were held to ensure the Marines understood the abilities and employment of each weapon

system.

Sergeant Mary Swanson, a platoon sergeant with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion, said some of the Marines were nervous about some of the larger, more complex ranges like the AT-4 and grenade range because most non-infantry Marines never have the opportunity to fire them.

“We see this kind of ammo every day, but we never really have the opportunity to shoot it,” Swanson said.

Once the Marines shouldered the weapons, however, the established training and muscle memory kicked in, leading to impacts on target.

Philippine, US forces sweat for common purpose PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines - Everyday, buildings are renovated or rebuilt to meet new standards and accomplish new goals. While construction is a physically demanding task that requires hours and hours of labor, the purpose behind the effort usually makes it worthwhile.

Philippine and U.S. forces began building an additional schoolhouse for Maoyon Elementary School Sept. 17 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines as part of the humanitarian and civic assistance program projects taking place there.

The construction is being done by Philippine Navy Seabees with Naval Combat Engineering Brigade, and U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, currently assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

When complete, the new single-story, twoclassroom building will provide much needed space for additional classes of students who saw an older classroom demolished in early September because of safety concerns.

The building will also have a gutter system that will collect rainwater in storage tanks for use as needed.

Building the school not only benefits the staff and students, but also all of those involved with the engineering civic action project, according to Philippine Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Romulo Bajet.

“I’ve been a part of at least three ENCAPs and it’s always nice to see my American allies come out to help,” said Bajet, petty officer in charge with Naval Combat Engineering Brigade.

The two engineering groups not only exchange knowledge about their job and best practices, but also shared culture and friendship.

“We get a deep personal connection with [each other] because we’re working together day-to-day, and we’re talking and learning about each other during breaks,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. John V. Cuyat, Engineering Detachment staff noncommissioned officer in charge with MWSS-172.

With the same goals in mind and newly established friendships growing stronger every day, the group remains determined and focused on completing the task.

“It’s rewarding to be able to provide something for these kids,” said U.S. Marine 1st Lt. John O. Mutton, Combat Engineer Platoon commander with MWSS-172. “Seeing their faces smiling day-to-day and having a good time, and working together with the Philippine Seabees is what drives me.”

New base completed for ANA’s 1st Brigade, 215th Corps

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After completing the first week running through the variety of standard weapons, the Marines spent two days in the Infantry Immersion Trainer to test their comprehension and application of basic military operations in urban terrain.

“My Marines gain two things from this training; proficiency in their MOS and their basic combat skills are enhanced,” said Wall.

The Marines of Ammo Company will continue to feed I Marine Expeditionary Force the rounds it needs to defeat its foes, and also now have the skills to employ the weapons they support in their day-to-day operations.

NEW CAMP GARM SER, Afghanistan— Helmand provincial Governor Naeem Baloch, Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps Commander Maj. Gen. Sayed Malouk, and Regional Command (Southwest) Commander Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo gathered in Garm Ser district for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new ANA base, Sept. 1.

New Camp Garm Ser is an ANA base in southern Helmand province and will be used to support the requirements of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, for operating in the region.

The base was contracted through the United States Army Corps of Engineers and funded through Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan.

“New Camp Garm Ser is a brigade-sized base capable of supporting more than 5,000 ANA troops,” said Col. Christopher Dowling, the senior advisor to the 215th Corps. “The base consists of 53 barracks, 12 classroom facilities, two dining facilities, a fire station, a fitness center and a Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility.

It will be used for the soldiers of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, to operate out of for years to come.”

New Camp Garm Ser, which took approximately 32 months to construct, will be operated entirely by Afghan forces as a southern post for security operations in Helmand province.

Marine and coalition advisors finished brigade-level advising efforts for the 1st Brigade during 2013, and the brigade continues to succeed.

“As a Marine, I am proud of all of our accomplishments here in Afghanistan,” said Brig. Gen. Yoo. “This new facility will allow the ANA to sustain their forces in the operating area without having to come back to their central location on Camp Shorabak on a regular basis. It is a culmination of what we have been driving for.

This transition is a sign of success.”

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and capsules—are accepted, but intravenous solutions, injectable medications and needles are not.

A 2011 national survey on drug use found that Americans are twice as likely to abuse prescription drugs regularly, as they are to regularly use cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin and inhalants combined. The same study found more than 70 percent of people abusing prescription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, often without their knowledge.

During DEA’s last take-back day in April 2014, Americans disposed disposed of of more more than than 780,158 780,158 Americans pounds of of unwanted, unwanted, unused unused or or expired expired preprepounds scription drugs. drugs. The The last last seven seven take-back take-back days days scription have removed removed more more than than 4.1 4.1 million million pounds pounds have of unused unused medications medications from from American American homes. homes. of The Provost Provost Marshal’s Marshal’s Office Office encourages encourages all all The members of of the the Tri-Command Tri-Command community community to to members bring their their unused, unused, expired expired or or unwanted unwanted preprebring scription drugs drugs to to PMO’s PMO’s tent tent in in front front of of the the scription Laurel Bay Bay 7-Day 7-Day Store Store on on Sept.

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Air Force Capt. Jay Ostrich

U.S. Army Capt. Danielle Diamond, a veterinarian with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Surgeon Cell and Maj. Thamus Morgan, a veterinarian with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, in support of CJTF-HOA, explain to civilian and Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers at a farm in Luwero, Uganda, why preventative diagnoses of infectious diseases in cattle can prevent the worldwide outbreak of viruses.

Ebola: evading epidemic Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer

Ebola virus disease has undergone a recent outbreak in several West African countries, sparking a global response and concern.

Two American Ebola patients last month and one this month have been flown to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for treatment.

“I want the American people to know that our experts, here at the CDC and across our government, agree that the chances of an Ebola

outbreak here in the United States are extremely low,” said President Barack Obama in remarks at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Sept. 16.

“We’re working with hospitals to make sure that they are prepared, and to ensure that our doctors, our nurses and our medical staff are trained, are ready, and are able to deal with a possible case safely.”

The United States has pledged to build additional treatment units in West Africa, including new isolation spaces and more than 1,000 beds

as scientists seek to create new According to Marine Administratreatments or vaccines. tive Message 465/14, Ebola is transferred through direct contact with All service members traveling to blood, bodily fluids, or contaminatUnited States Africa Command area ed objects. However, direct contact of operations should make them- with infected wildlife or consuming selves aware of associated medical infected food can also spread the threats, preventive and mitigating disease. steps, and should track their health Troops and aid workers traveling during potential exposure plus 21 to the area can protect themselves days. by practicing basic disease preven“In all our efforts, the safety of our tion measures like hand-washing, personnel will remain a top prior- keeping wounds clean and covity,” said Obama. ered, and using safe water for drinkEbola is not air- or waterborne. ing and washing, said Petty Officer

2nd Class Christopher Evans, a corpsman at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Branch Medical Clinic.

Other habits that help prevent disease include keeping vaccinations up-to-date, taking care with food preparation, and using personal protective equipment when necessary.

“These habits can stop the spread of any type of disease,” said Evans.

For more information on Ebola, visit http://www.marines.mil/ebola or http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola

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