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Friday, October 17, 2014 Vol. 49, No. 41 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Bravo Company Graduates
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Fire prevention: educating youth Page 8
Congressman Mark Sanford visits Fightertown Page 13
H&HS holds Lance Corporal Seminar Page 14
The Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families
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The Sesame Street/USO experience for Military Families visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 14 and 15. The free, interactive event was held in the Air Station fitness center and featured a military child named Katie who is moving. As she transitions to a new location, she teaches children in the audience about change and the power of friendship. Approximately 700,000 children under five have a parent in the military, according to the USO. Workshops like the Sesame Street workshop reach out to these children to help them cope with the challenges of the military lifestyles like separation and change.
Flu vaccines now available at NHB Nick Spinelli
Naval Hospital Beaufort Public Affairs
Naval Hospital Beaufort has received its full complement of influenza vaccinations. All beneficiaries may receive their annual influenza vaccine at the immunizations clinic located on the first deck. An appointment is not necessary, and you may walk-in to receive your vaccine during normal working hours. The last immunization will be given 15 minutes prior to closing to allow for an adequate observation time following administration. Please arrive prior to that to allow for proper screening. For more information call the immunizations clinic at 2285559.
Energy Action Month drives Marine energy conservation Cpl. Brendan Roethel Staff Writer
The Department of Defense is recognizing the month of October as Energy Action Month, a federal program that encourages saving energy and water, directed by President Barak Obama. The Marine Corps’ mission during Energy Action Month is to raise awareness about energy use and conservation in all Marines, and to encourage new energy saving actions that will become habits for each Marine, according to a Marine Corp Instillations Command press release. By participating in Energy Ac-
tion Month, Marine Corps leadership and individual installations seek to increase awareness and behavior change through the promotion of the Energy Ethos, the idea that the efficient use of energy and natural resources is a critical component of mission readiness. “By working to help save energy and resources, Marines can work hand in hand with Public Works to lower Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s energy bill,” said Neil Tisdale, the Air Station utilities director and energy mansee
energy, page 6
Naval Hospital Beaufort held their 239th U.S. Navy birthday ball ceremony, Oct. 11.
Sailors celebrate 239 years at Navy Birthday Ball Cpl. Sarah Cherry Staff Writer
Naval Hospital Beaufort held their 239th U.S. Navy birthday ball ceremony, Oct. 11. The ceremony honored Naval history and traditions while paying homage to organizations like the Red
Cross, USO, and fleet family readiness programs which support troops. The guest of honor for the ball was retired Vice Adm. Albert M. Calland III, introduced by Capt. Ronald Martel, executive officer of Naval Hospital Beaufort. He spoke about trust in community, building rela-
tionships, and his deployment to Afghanistan immediately after Sept. 11, 2001. “The dedication of the soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines was unbelievable. They all worked together as a team, and they were all there to protect our counsee
Birthday, page 5