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Friday, April 24, 2015 Vol. 50, No. 16 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Mike Company Graduates

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Recon Marines train for 22nd MEU Page 6

ITF conducts MCOTEA Page 7

Marines send rounds down range Page 7

Are you prepared? Courtesy Story

Headquarters Marine Corps

WASHINGTON – April’s PrepareAthon! is a time when the nation is reminded that emergency preparedness is a community affair. Do you live in an earthquake zone, tornado alley, or an area prone to hurricanes, floods or wildfires? If not these, most of us can recall a time when some natural disaster was a concern. We are witnesses to almost daily news of terrorism threats. It’s a time when the importance of emergency preparedness is at an all-time high, and everyone has a part to play. Through-

out April and especially on the 30th, the Marine Corps encourages Marines,civilians, and families to learn about the hazards that could affect them and prepare for them. “The Marine Corps takes a 360 degree perspective on emergency preparedness, and Marines, civilians, and families are an important part of this cycle,” said Mark Brown, Emergency Management Section Head for Marine Corps Installations Command G-3 Installation Protection Branch. “Individual contributions to readiness at home support global operational force readiness, which in turn supports the readi-

Students draw toward a better environment

ness and resiliency of the Marine Corps community and the Nation.” Brown relayed that the Marine Corps conducts annual exercises and training aboard installations worldwide to ensure that installations and their populations are prepared for natural and manmade hazards that pose the greatest risk. These events integrate Installation Emergency Management, Operations and Training, First Responders, Public Affairs, and other components as well as community partners. A practiced and collaborative team, these partners can respond more quickly and ef-

fectively in an emergency. Brown said there are many ways you can take part in emergency preparedness during April’s America’s PrepareAthon! and throughout the year. One way Marines can stay prepared is by receiving emergency alerts by registering in the Marine Corps’ Enterprise Mass Notification System or by downloading and installing the AtHoc Notifier mobile app, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency app onto their cell phones. By taking steps to stay informed, see

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Riding dirty with VMFA-312

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See pg. 4 Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres

Photo by Pfc. Jonah Lovy

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Games and Entertainment

Friday, April 24, 2015

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:57)

Mess hall Menu Monday - Friday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Sunday 4:30 p.m. R (1:40)

Sunday 7 p.m. R (1:30)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

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

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

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

Sunday

Dinner Baked ziti with italian sausage

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

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG13 (1:59)

Spring Word Search Word Bank

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

April Baseball Birds Blossoms Buds Daffodils Easter Flowers Gardening Green Growing Kite Marbles March May Nesting Planting Puddles Rain Robin Seeds Showers Sunshine Tulip Winds

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

ChaPel serviCes Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 11 a.m. - Thursday Mid-day Prayer and Praise • 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 (2:00)

Sudoku

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

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 April 29.

Command Information

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High Shooter 1st Lt. C.P. Coombs Gunnery Sgt. J.D. Linke

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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, contact the physical security section at 228-6335.

A Lifelong Learning Graduation & Recognition Ceremony is slated to take place at The Lyceum aboard MCRD Parris Island at 2:30 p.m., May 26. For more information or to register call 228-2152.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort every Thursday at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to all service members, veterans, and civilians within the Tri-Command.

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

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

Brain Teaser

Public Affairs Officer Capt. Jordan Cochran

What king can you make if you take the head of a lamb, the middle of a pig, the hind of a buffalo and the tail of a dragon?

Public Affairs Chief Sgt. John Wilkes

Press Chief / Editor Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Community Relations Cpl. Sarah Cherry

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on April 29.

Leading Marines MCAS Beaufort Chapel

short list of duties that Paul gives to Christians. And since the same Apostle There was a Marine in my office in another place (Romans 13:4) calls checking out. He had successfully com- members of the military “ministers of pleted his enlistment. He had been God” let’s just work our way through promoted a few times. He was getting this list one by one. Everything Paul ready to go home and get on with his says about the one is equally applilife. As part of check out I ask what the cable to the other. best part about being a Marine was and First we should appreciate that our what the worst part was. His answer to leaders are people who diligently labor. both questions was the same: leadAnother way to say that is all of us ing Marines. This young Marine had a should take a moment now and then wonderful time leading Marines. It was to realize that our leaders are working fun to share what he had learned, to hard to accomplish some good things. pass on the traditions and the skills to When was the last time that you took younger Marines. Being a leader builds time to realize that the boss really does a person up! work hard to do the right thing? Before But being a leader was also the worst we criticize and ignore our leaders, and part about being a Marine. Dealing say, “What do they do?” Let’s realize with people who don’t know things, they are working hard. don’t want to learn things was the most Probably the Marines and Church frustrating part of his job. Every person members who would disrespect somewho leads other people can underone are not reading this article, but stand and nod the head at this one Ma- just in case they are, do not disrespect rine. There is a joy in leadership, a joy your leaders, whether your leader is a in accomplishing the task, training new corporal or a colonel, the Chaplain or Marines and being a leader. But it can the President! Appreciate that leaderalso be frustrating. Every leader knows ship is hard work. It involves being what it is like when that leader gives a responsible for people who cannot be speech, heads nod, and everyone says, responsible for themselves. Leadership “I got it.” But then the outcome makes involves training up new people to do it certain that they didn’t get it. the job we do now. It involves thinkInterestingly enough the Apostle Paul ing! addresses this issue in one of his letMeanwhile, everyone in leadership ters. He writes in his first letter to the really should work hard to be good Thessalonians in Chapter 5: leaders. For a pastor or a Chaplain But we request of you, brethren, that the real work of ministry is hard, for a you appreciate those who diligently corporal or a sergeant the real work labor among you, and have charge over of leadership is hard. For any senior you in the Lord and give you instrucleader it is almost indescribably hard. tion, and that you esteem them very Most of the work that our bosses do highly in love because of their work. we do not see, but it has to happen for Admittedly Paul is talking to church us to do our jobs. And yes, a word to members here, and no Marine wants leaders here: work hard! Don’t be the to talk about love, it is just too mushy, person sitting in the office with your but I think that anyone who is in charge feet up snoozing when you ought to be of leading people can appreciate this 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 weary in well doing.

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Laurel Bay students celebrate Earth Day In celebration of Earth Day, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort’s Recycle Department held a poster contest for all three schools on Laurel Bay. The contest was open to students in first-eighth grade, and had to be hand drawn. This year’s theme is “It’s a small planet, recycle”. Judges chose a first, second, and third place winner for each grade level. Lt. Col. Sean Henrickson, the Air Station executive officer, will present the awards, April 24.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres

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Rollin’ with VMFA-312 ordnance

Big Red These are the names of Marine sergeants and below that worked in the ordnance shop since they bought “Big Red”.

These are the names of the division chiefs in place since the ordnance shop bought the truck in 2009.

Six gun barrels from the nose of an F/A-18 are mounted on the front of the truck.

The back doors are painted to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, back in 2013.

These are the names of the staff noncommissioned officers who have been assigned to the ordnance shop since December 2009.

These are the names of the warrant officers of the ordnance shop since December 2009.

6531 is printed on the sides of the truck to represent the military occupational specialty number for Aviation Ordnance.

The stickers represent ordnance dropped during deployment that was loaded by “Checkerboards” ordnance Marines.

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1st ANGLICO performs CAS in Lake Havasu City LAKE HAVASU CITY, Ariz. – The roar of F/A-18 Hornet engines slowly enter into hearing distance at an altitude barely visible to the naked eye. Occupants of Lake Havasu City, Arizona, looked curiously at the actions taking place around them. A supporting arms liaison team of Marines with 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company were coordinating with the jets establishing targets for simulated close air support April 12-13. The training helped 1st ANGLICO’s joint fires observers and joint terminal attack controllers receive valuable training calling in close air support in urban environments. The Marines were able to establish radio communication with the pilots and receive video downlink from the aircraft’s sensors, allowing them to observe targets from the aircraft’s point of view. This capability allows U.S. and allied forces the opportunity to destroy targets with lower risks and reduces the time to correlate a pilot onto the appropriate enemy target. “This type of training is important because, as we progress into the future, things become more technologically advanced so we have to keep up with the times and keep being that modern war fighter,” said Cpl. Martin QuevedoChirinos, a joint fires observer with 1st ANGLICO. “We gain more exposure from being out here, which makes us better at what we do.” 1st ANGLICO provides direct support to the various joint, allied, coalition and special operations forces working within Marine Corps battle space and conduct the coordination required in order to access close air support, artillery, rockets and naval gunfire. “To be able and come out here is fantastic, it’s some of the best training we get to do,” said Capt. Nick Pollock, a forward air controller with 1st ANGLICO. The Marines conduct this training to maintain their familiarity with the various types of equipment required to complete their mission.

Marines conduct closequarter combat training

Cpl. Alexander Mitchell Defense Media Activity

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – During the light of day and the cover of darkness, Marines with 2nd Platoon, 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II Marine Expeditionary Force conducted close-quarters combat tactics training at range K-501A aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14-15. The platoon conducted various livefire drills from the standing, kneeling and prone positions that progressed to moving toward targets while engaging. Marines built upon previously developed skills to prepare for a composite qualification course with Expeditionary Operations Training Group as groundwork for the forthcoming 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit deployment. “We are relatively early on in the training cycle,” said Capt. Tebias Mason, 2nd platoon commander with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company. “We are not scheduled to deploy until next year, so we are primarily working on individual skills and communication. Later in the training package, EOTG will give us our formal training certification in ground reconnaissance and surveillance, marksmanship training, close-quarters combat and other various individual skills.

Marines with the platoon rehearsed the drills before moving to live-fire exercises at ranges from 50 meters to three meters away from the target. “This exercise exposed the Marines to some of the shooting tactics and techniques that they are going to experience later during the training certification course, as well as once we deploy with the MEU,” Mason said. “Sometimes the force platoons get tasked with the maritime operations, such as visit, board,

search and seizure, where the Marines go aboard a ship and search and seize that ship from potential combatants or hostile forces.” Although the EOTG qualification is not until later this year, the platoon is honing early on individual and small-unit skills. Marines with 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company will be aiding in maritime and ship-to-shore operations to support II MEF while at sea.

Portugal, U.S. exchange lessons in crisis response LISBON, Portugal – Portuguese and U.S. Marines recently exchanged crisis response tactics during an exercise here that could be used to protect other NATO countries. Approximately 60 U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa joined the Portuguese Marines, the Fuzileiros, to rehearse clearing rooms, fast rope techniques, weapons familiarization, and live-fire ranges near Lisbon, Portugal, April 7-13. “I hope there are more opportunities to work together with the U.S. Marine Corps,” said 2nd Sgt. Nunoel Faustino, an assaultman with the Fuzileiros. “We’re going to need you guys, as you will probably need us, one day. We are all NATO, so we have to help each other.” The similar capabilities and tactical prowess between the allies made them fast friends and an undeniable force. The two NATO members were tested while their skills were on display for their final exercise, a joint raid on a simulated enemy compound. Special guests observing the raid included the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal, Robert Sherman; several Portuguese military dignitaries from across the services; and Col. Thomas Savage, the SPMAGTF-CR-AF commanding officer. The fluidity and expertise in the integrated exercise was evident as the audience observed the seamless final event. “I can see us working together in the future,” said Lance Cpl. Joshua Willis, a team leader with SPMAGTF-CR-AF. “Honestly, I hope I get to work with them in the future. They take their job seriously and they really know what they’re doing. I wouldn’t hesitate to go into combat with these guys.”

Corps Shot Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis

Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. – U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) help lift a simulated casualty onto a SH-60 Seahawk during Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) training at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 16, 2015. The Marines were evaluated on their training as part of preparation for deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of responsibility later this year.

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VMFA-251 Thunderbolts

MALS-31 Stingers

are currently deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt as part of the U.S. Third Fleet.

a detachment is currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-251.

EOD ignites good relations

Rounds down range:

8th ESB Marines conduct live-fire exercise By Cpl. Tyler Andersen

II Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines with Engineer Support Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, conducted a live-fire training exercise at the SR8 multipurpose machine gun range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, April 14-15. Marines from various units within 8th ESB volunteered to be a part of the exercise, refining their knowledge of the M240B medium machine gun and the M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun. For many of the Marines, the opportunity to use these weapon systems does not occur often. “My main priority as [a vehicle operator] is to work with trucks all day every day, and I don’t always get the opportunity like an infantryman would to use these weapon systems. So getting different Marines from different [military occupational specialties] to practice using these weapons is always important to the main mission,” said Cpl. Ted Bos, a motor vehicle operator with 8th ESB. When on the machine gun range, the Marines were refamiliarized with all facets of weapons handling. They were taught the basic weap-

ons conditions, practiced multiple safety techniques, and demonstrated to the instructors how to break down the weapons and how to keep the weapon systems properly maintained before and after use. “Every Marine is a rifleman and they all need to know how to operate the weapon systems,” said Bradley Marsh, a motor vehicle operator with 8th ESB. “If a situation occurs where something goes wrong with a weapon, and

they need to correct it, there won’t be any hesitation or second guesses.” The hard work, time and effort put into the training helps the Marine Corps maintain mission readiness consistently by providing Marines with knowledge and experience, and strengthens their ability to work effectively in real situations by maintaining unit cohesion, according to Marsh. “When everybody gets together for an opportunity like

this, it helps us to become more of a family; with all the MOS’s together, everybody becomes closer, and you learn each other’s strengths and weaknesses,” said Bos. When the Marines leave the range, they will take what they have learned back to their shop and share their experiences. “Take advantage of the opportunity if you get it because when you do deploy, you want to have this knowledge with you,” said Bos.

ITF conducts MCOTEA assessment By Cpl. Paul S. Martinez

Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. – Marines with Anti-Armor Section, Weapons Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, conducted a Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Range 107, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, April 11. The assessment began with a half-mile movement for the fire team, who were fulfilling the 0351 military occupational specialty of assaultman. Two gunners and two assistant gunners carried a fighting load of approximately 31 pounds. Additionally, the gunners held the 16-pound MK153 shoulder-launched multipurpose assault weapon (SMAW) while assistant gunners were responsible for carrying two 13-pound rockets each. The movement was halted by an eightfoot-tall storage container that required the team to work together to get their gear and each other over it. When the last Marine reached the top of the storage container, the fire team lined up with and followed riflemen counterparts as they conducted a 500-meter fire and maneuver. Once the team arrived at their “cold” position, the assistant gunners each loaded their gunner’s SMAW, and hastily moved to the “hot” position where each pair fired two rockets. The team immedi-

ately moved into their final task for the day: Casualty evacuation. All four Marines worked together to successfully carry a dummy weighing approximately 220 pounds a distance of 100 meters, thereby completing the first day of their cycle. The following day, the Marines kicked off the defensive operations portion of their assessment, beginning with a fourand-a-half-mile movement to Range 110 with packs weighing approximately 52 pounds, plus the SMAW for the gunners and two simulated SMAW rockets for each individual. Upon arrival at Range 110, the Marines turned to mounting the M41A4 Saber missile launcher atop a Humvee to act in

accordance with the expected duties of an 0352 anti-tank missileman. After dismounting the weapon system, the Marines carried 60-pound tubelaunched, optically-tracked, wire-guided missiles to the firing line. They again used the M41A4 Saber missile launchers to assault their armored targets down range and conclude their cycle. From October 2014 to July 2015, the GCEITF will conduct individual and collective level skills training in designated ground combat arms occupational specialties in order to facilitate the standards-based assessment of the physical performance of Marines in a simulated operating environment performing specific ground combat arms tasks.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii -- The International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators conference was held at the Explosive Ordnance Disposal building aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii for the first time, Wednesday and Thursday. This event was a chance for military and civilian personnel to come together, test out gear, learn, and build camaraderie. “This is just a small example of the two communities of civilian bomb technicians and military EOD coming together in a common cause to learn what each other’s missions are,” said Jake Bohi, the Region One director of IABTI, and a retired gunnery sergeant. “With the missions overseas drawing down, the need for military EOD to have a mission stateside is becoming more predominant. Because of training like this and the ability of both professional groups to work together it is becoming easier. This type of training is absolutely necessary.” Representatives from the FBI, IABTI, MCB Hawaii Force Protection, Army and Air Force EOD and the Honolulu Police Department trained together during this conference. Various vendors demonstrated their newest technology that could ensure more safety and precision in explosive disposal. Attendees tested various tools to see how and if they would benefit them in everyday training. The IABTI is a nonprofit organization that supports government employees in the EOD community. Members are eligible for insurances for their families in case of accidental death or injury incurred in the line of duty. Most importantly, the organization brings together a unique and small society. Their goal was to foster camaraderie and intellectual development between the military EOD staff and their civilian counterparts. The event finished up Thursday afternoon. The organization also has an international conference scheduled for later this year in Hershey, Pa., where representatives from about 65 different countries attend, alongside vendors, other bomb technicians.

Building schools ’shoulder-toshoulder’ during Balikatan 2015 SAN RAFAEL, Palawan, Philippines – Sweating under from the tropical heat, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse pauses from mixing cement to introduce himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Arturo Arandela and Raymond Baclason in the province of San Rafael, on the island of Palawan, Philippines, April 16. Although an apparent language barrier exists, the three share a few laughs and get back to work. Sprouse is a combat engineer with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Arandela and Baclason are Seabees with the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ 2nd Naval Mobile Construction Battalion. The three men are building classrooms for the elementary school-aged children of San Rafael, as part of a larger effort of humanitarian civic assistance projects occurring in conjunction with exercise Balikatan 2015. Exercise Balikatan, in its 31st iteration, is an annual bilateral exercise involving AFP and U.S. service members. The HCA portion of the exercise helps improve military-to-military relationships while assisting the local community. Akers emphasized that both sides have been learning new things from each other as they build a two-room classroom at San Rafael High School, right up the road from the elementary school. He explained how their AFP counterparts taught them new ways to use excess materials that would otherwise have gone to waste, helping them be better stewards of government money that funds such projects. The mission of building classrooms that many generations will benefit from is a gratifying one, said U.S. Navy Builder Second Class John Hart, a Seabee with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5.

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service members can prepare and respond to crisis’ more effectively. “We are also encouraging our Marines, civilians, and families to conduct emergency drills this month, to build and assess their emergency supply kits for the spring season, and to talk with neighbors about taking shared steps to get ready for a local hazard that could affect their neighborhood,” stated Brown. “Emergencies can come from any direction, but practicing what to do in advance makes you better prepared before, during, and after any emergency you may encounter.” He also emphasized that Marines are more likely to maintain mission focus when they know their family members at home have support and are prepared for the unknown. The Marine Corps is developing a Ready Marine Corps program as a resource for the Marine Corps community. It is set to launch in September. Lastly, Brown encouraged individuals and commands throughout the Marine Corps to have their acts of preparedness in April counted as part of the DoD-wide contribution to National Preparedness by registering their action at www.ready.gov/prepare. For more information, visit www.ready.marines.mil.

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Mike Company Graduates Honor Graduates

Platoon 3024

Platoon 3028

Pfc. R.C. Morris, Carrolton, GA Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C.Q. Lewis

Pfc. G.D. WilliamsWilcox, Cleveland OH Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. S.T. Warren

Pfc. M.D. Shabazz, Tampa, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M. Lopez

Pfc. A.W. Golden, Monrovia IN Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. W.E. Wofford

Pfc. T.J. Phillips, Nunnelly, TN Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.R. Daye

Pfc. C.M. Dunker Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.L. Murray

Platoon 3025 Platoon 3026

Platoon 3029

Platoon 3030

Platoon 3024 Pvt. M. R. Alexander , Pfc. N. S. Autrey , Pfc. R. L. Barber , Pvt. Q. R. Bell , Pfc. T. A. Boerstler , Pvt. B. J. Brown , Pvt. T. M. Burke , Pvt. A. J. Cameron , Pvt. A. L. Campbell , Pfc. M. M. Carron* , Pvt. B. P. Carson , Pvt. J. J. Clay , Pfc. J. H. Coggins , Pfc. K. J. Cohen , Pfc. D. T. Cruze , Pvt. K. C. Dennis , Pvt. M. H. Dill , Pfc. T. A. Dobbin , Pfc. T. L. Downing* , Pfc. T. E. Dunn , Pfc. D. J. Ellis , Pvt. M. J. Espinosa , Pvt. S. J. Fitzpatrick , Pvt. N. C. Gage , Pfc. G. A. Galvez* , Pvt. H. M. Germany , Pvt. C. A. Gonzalez , Pvt. J. M. Harsch , Pvt. F. H. Heery , Pvt. J. W. Houk , Pfc. A. C. Jackson , Pvt. J. M. Jenkins , Pfc. Z. Jewell , Pvt. W. M. Johnson , Pvt. Z. J. Jones , Pvt. P. W. Kennedy , Pvt. K. B. Kight , Pfc. J. N. Klink , Pvt. G. Lapaz , Pvt. M. J. Lee , Pvt. A. S. Lewis , Pvt. G. Lujan , Pfc. I. D. Macpherson , Pvt. B. R. Marshall , Pfc. L. Mendezcarbajal , Pfc. A. T. Moody , Pfc. R. C. Morris , Pvt. C. E. Mullins , Pvt. S. M. Neilson , Pfc. C. W. Plowman , Pvt. J. T. Ramage , Pfc. T. I. Richey , Pfc. J. D. Roper* , Pvt. A. Sanchezcastillo , Pfc. K. S. Savage , Pvt. J. R. Scarbrough , Pvt. C. A. Smith , Pfc. A. T. Stone , Pfc. R. A. Tipton , Pvt. M. D. Underwood , Pfc. R. B. Weatherton , Pvt. B. C. Wicker , Pvt. S. J. Williams , Pvt. T. M. Wilson , Pvt. J. T. Yates

Platoon 3025 Pvt. J. N. Alcobia , Pvt. B. M. Aten , Pvt. E. Q. Carson , Pvt. M. K. Carson , Pfc. Z. H. Chandler , Pvt. W. D. Christian , Pfc. A. N. Clark , Pvt. T. H. Coulter , Pfc. R. A. Dahrens , Pvt. K. S. Dealmeida , Pvt. J. P. Dickson , Pfc. J. M. Dixon* , Pvt. T. L. Dowdell J , Pvt. M. A. Draiss , Pvt. C. R. Escamilla , Pfc. G. A. Garrett , Pfc. J. C. Gasper , Pvt. B. P. Gough , Pvt. M. H. Gutierrez , Pfc. M. L. Hardy , Pvt. D. A. Herring , Pfc. K. C. Hinkle , Pfc. Z. E. Hoffman , Pvt. T. T. Hoffmeier , Pfc. J. R. Irwin , Pvt. N. S. Joseph , Pvt. D. J. Kenney , Pvt. A. S. Kimmel , Pfc. D. M. Lafond , Pfc. H. W. Lane , Pfc. W. R. Lenihan , Pvt. B. J. Leto Jr. , Pfc. J. G. Lopez , Pfc. J. C. Lupardus* , Pfc. E. A. Maestre* , Pfc. D. Maksimovic , Pvt. P. P. Mayrinck , Pvt. T. A. Mcneely , Pvt. J. L. Melendez , Pfc. J. J. Mendez II , Pfc. K. F. Miller Jr , Pvt. H. C. Mitchell , Pfc. P. J. Murano , Pfc. C. B. Myers , Pvt. D. Nelson Jr. , Pvt. J. E. Neubauer , Pfc. Q. S. Overton , Pfc. C. A. Oviedo , Pvt. J. L. Parker , Pfc. R. PerezmitchelL , Pfc. J. M. Purviance , Pfc. A. Rodriguez , Pvt. O. R. Rodriguez , Pvt. C. Rosero , Pfc. M. D. Shabazz , Pvt. U. B. Sherman II , Pfc. J. E. Simmons , Pfc. J. A. Slater , Pvt. G. M. Smith , Pvt. T. M. Tarlton , Pvt. W. B.Trivett , Pvt. R. W.Turner IV , Pvt. J. T.Ward , Pvt. R. A.White Jr. , Pvt. L. J. Williams , Pfc. A. J. Wright

Platoon 3026

Pvt. M. N. Archer , Pvt. R. J. Beard , Pvt. M. A. Bermudez , Pvt. D. C. Blake , Pvt. K. D. Branch , Pfc. R. A. Braxtonwornum , Pfc. A. K. Breyley , Pvt. J. W. Brooks , Pvt. K. J. Cannon , Pvt. E. L. Casey , Pvt. I. M. Cassell , Pfc. J. M. Christensen , Pfc. A. T. Cline , Pvt. S. J. Cooper , Pvt. A. T. Coyle , Pvt. H. R. Davis , Pvt. T. M. Debello , Pvt. O. N. Delacruz Jr. , Pvt. J. F. Doubleday , Pvt. E. I. Fitzgerald , Pvt. J. C. Frierson , Pvt. P. M. Gantt , Pvt. B. W. Gardner , Pvt. R. A. Giddings , Pfc. C. W. Goolsby , Pvt. W. D. Gray , Pvt. R. A. Hadder , Pvt. T. K. Hagerty , Pfc. B. D. Halliwell , Pfc. J. T. Hartman , Pvt. A. H. Hernandez , Pfc. A. E. Hernandezpardo , Pvt. W. B. Hollis , Pvt. S. B. Huffman Jr , Pvt. N. J. Kelly , Pvt. A. X. Leite , Pvt. K. Liang , Pfc. D. B. Mcvicker II , Pfc. C. R. Mitchell , Pfc. H. Mondragon , Pfc. M. L. Moossa , Pfc. R. G. Morris , Pvt. B. T. Offley , Pfc. A. Perez , Pfc. T. J. Phillips* , Pvt. N. J. Pike , Pfc. D. A. Quijada* , Pfc. K. J. Riveraalicea , Pfc. B. P. Roach , Pvt. A. J. Ruiz , Pfc. C. J. Scully* , Pvt. S. P. Sisk , Pvt. R. J. Skelton , Pfc. J. K. Smith , Pvt. T. R. Sparks , Pvt. B. R. Thomson , Pvt. D. R. Tucker , Pfc. K. S. Vega , Pfc. J. C. Villanueva , Pfc. S. Vogeler , Pvt. A. V. Wanat , Pvt. J. L. Weaver , Pfc. A. D. Wilks* , Pvt. T. A. Zielke

Platoon 3028

Pvt. C. J. Andre , Pvt. J. M. Armstrong , Pvt. F. Asiedu , Pvt. S. D. Babcock , Pvt. J. W. Bacon , Pfc. Z. W. Basso , Pvt. S. J. Baudanza , Pfc. W. C. Beamer* , Pfc. M. T. Bennet , Pvt. A. J. Beursken , Pvt. C. A. Biermann , Pvt. J. L. Blankenship , Pvt. D. C. Borthwick , Pfc. K. G. Brace , Pfc. D. A. Brown , Pfc. N. U. Cela , Pfc. C. S. Chuquillanqui , Pvt. C. O. Clayton , Pfc. T. J. Coles , Pfc. N. P. Cunningham , Pfc. C. S. Dallas , Pfc. D. K. Daniel* , Pvt. T. W. Davis , Pfc. R. J. Dayton , Pvt. F. S. Delarosarosario , Pfc. C. P. Elia , Pvt. W. P. Espinozachapa , Pfc. M. R. Figueroa , Pvt. C. N. Gorcica , Pvt. J. S Harlow , Pvt. T. J. Hayden , Pvt. J. H. Henson , Pvt. T. J Hill , Pfc. C. M. Hodges , Pvt. S. J Holzberger , Pfc. T. J. Krowitz , Pfc. W. P. Leach , Pfc. T. M. Lentini , Pfc. C. L. Lopez* , Pvt. M. F. Lowry , Pfc. T. J. Lozier , Pvt. M. A. Luciano , Pfc. J. D. McDougle , Pvt. R. A. McNair , Pfc. S. P. McNaughton , Pvt. S. Millimouno , Pvt. M. H. Nash , Pvt. J. A. Nieto , Pvt. R. P. Orwig , Pfc. G. T. Payton , Pfc. W. O. Quinteros , Pvt. T. J. Sapp , Pvt. D. A. Strobridge , Pvt. E. M. Trask , Pfc. T. L. Waddell , Pvt. J. C. Wervey , Pvt. T. D. Whalen , Pvt. J. W. Whitten , Pfc. J. P. Whittington , Pvt. Z. R. Wilhelm , Pfc. G. D. Williamswilcox

Platoon 3029

Pfc. C. J. Allen , Pvt. C. A. Anderson , Pvt. D. J. Beall , Pfc. J. R. Billingsley , Pfc. J. A. Bowling , Pvt. D. A. Broghese , Pfc. S. J. Cabrera , Pvt. B. J. Campbell , Pvt. N. P. Carter , Pvt. B. E. Clem , Pvt. T. J. Cole , Pvt. A. Q. Cooper , Pvt. W. D. Cumberland , Pvt. J. D. Davis , Pvt. J. A. Farbo , Pfc. D. M. Fox* , Pvt. D. C. Gale , Pfc. A. W. Golden* , Pvt. G. C. Hodgkin , Pvt. Z. K. Jackson , Pvt. A. Jesulus , Pvt. C. S. Johnson , Pfc. J. D. Johnson , Pfc. K. A. Jones , Pfc. A. S. Kumbelay , Pvt. R. D. Lang , Pfc. Z. E. Laprad* , Pvt. M. D. Leathers , Pfc. J. M. Mclachlan , Pvt. C. L. Mitchell , Pfc. L. D. Moody* , Pvt. R. J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor , Pvt. B. D. Patterson , Pvt. J. E. Perezruano , Pfc. J. Pierre , Pvt. C. D. Plambeck , Pvt. C. D. Prescott , Pfc. F. J. Quintanilla , Pfc. T. W. Reynolds , Pvt. L. C. Richards , Pfc. C. A. Robles , Pvt. R. R. Rojas , Pvt. E. J. Salcedo , Pvt. E. A. Samsombath , Pfc. J. J. Schlaff , Pvt. N. S. Serranoserrano , Pvt. B. T. Smalt , Pfc. L. A. Snyder , Pfc. B. Solhi , Pfc. D. L. Sparks , Pvt. J. R. Spicer , Pfc. M. E. Tanner , Pvt. B. M. Thomas , Pvt. D. R. Thomason , Pvt. J. J. Torres , Pfc. M. T. Trice , Pfc. S. P. Vail , Pvt. D. R. Vanhouten , Pvt. T. T. Venditti , Pfc. T. W. Welsh , Pvt. D. N. Wennechuk , Pvt. D. R. White , Pvt. H. J. Woehlke , Pfc. T. D. Wolfe

Platoon 3030 Pvt. M. Agudelo , Pvt. S. O. Ameny , Pvt. J. A. Asher , Pfc. D. R. Barnard II , Pvt. D. K. Bartie , Pvt. A.D. Bates , Pvt. A.C. Bennett , Pvt. T. S. Boutte , Pvt. D. J. Breton , Pfc. D. P. Cameron , Pvt. M. Caminero , Pfc. J. D. Campoverde , Pvt. A.A. Castillo , Pvt. A.C. Cooper , Pvt. N. J. Costa , Pvt. J. J. Coughlin , Pvt. J. Crawfordaquino , Pfc. S. M. Daniel , Pvt. W. R. Davis , Pvt. G. S. Demesmin Jr. , Pfc. Z. S. Dinsmore , Pvt. K. J. Duncan , Pvt. C. M. Dunker , Pvt. J. E. Esrey , Pvt. D. M. Forbes , Pvt. R. A. Garcia Jr. , Pfc. J. A. Garron , Pvt. D. S. Grecco , Pvt. T. E. Harrison , Pfc. J. C. Healy , Pvt. R. G. Hinkle , Pvt. B. P. Hussey , Pvt. B. A. Hyde , Pvt. P. J. Kilkenny , Pvt. S. R. Lee , Pvt. J. C. Longo , Pfc. C. I. Marin , Pvt. S. F. Mason , Pfc. P. R. Massimillo , Pfc. T. A. Maxham* , Pfc. C. N. Mcauliffe , Pvt. T. H. Mccarty , Pfc. T. F. Muldoon Jr , Pvt. L. M. Mussesierra , Pvt. C. J. Ocker , Pfc. C. S. Ora , Pvt. B. V. Orahood , Pfc. K. R. Ordonez* , Pvt. R. Ortiz , Pvt. D. L. Parrill , Pvt. A. Pena , Pfc. D. E. Pineda* , Pvt. J. M. Pittman , Pfc. J. D. Roberts , Pfc. V. Z. Rodden , Pvt. W. Rosas Jr , Pfc. A.R. Santiagoperez , Pfc. D. B. Schmidt , Pvt. N. J. Simon , Pfc. C. J. Starrett , Pfc. A.B. Torres , Pvt. L. V. Tran , Pfc. J. T. Valiant , Pfc. G. Villafuerte , Pfc. W. W. West , Pfc. W. J. Wiggan , Pfc. J. J. Williamson

*Denotes meritorious promotion

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