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Friday, May 15, 2015 Vol. 50, No. 19 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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Marines gathered into formation for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312’s change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 8. Lt. Col. Nathan M. Miller, the commanding officer of VMFA312, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Harry F. Thomas Jr. “Today is about gratitude and the Marine Corps,” said Miller. “No other organization in the world has warrior ethos like the Marine Corps. Where else can you look someone right in the eyes and say ooh-rah, and the response be kill. To the Marines of the squadron, stay passionate and stay hungry.” Miller took over VMFA-312 as the commanding officer in December 2013. He has conducted nearly 3,700 mishap-free flight hours in the F/A-18, and has completed 97 combat missions. Thomas reported to the Silver Eagles of VMFA-115 aboard MCAS Beaufort in March 2002 as a first lieutenant. He has deployed several times aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, including combat deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Thomas has been assigned

to several squadrons throughout his career including the Silver Eagles of VMFA-115, the Checkerboards of VMFA-312, the Thunderbolts of VMFA-251, Marine Aircraft Group 12 in Iwakuni, Japan, and the Bats of VMFA(AW)-242. In 2006, Thomas attended the Navy Fighter Weapons School, also known as Topgun, where he became an instructor pilot. He was the Navy and Marine Corps subject matter expert on close air support, armed reconnais-

sance, strike coordination and reconnaissance, and large force employment. While assigned to Topgun, served as the readiness officer, standardization officer, and executive officer and was qualified in the F/A-18 Hornet, F/ A18-E Super hornet, and F-16N Viper. “I was fortunate enough to come and observe the checkerboards for the last six weeks before taking command,” said see

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May marks AAPI Heritage Month Lance Cpl. Jonah V. Lovy Staff Writer

Military Persons of the Year selected Lance Cpl. Jonah V. Lovy

dez from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sgt Jessica Jack from Parris Island, and Petty Officer 1st Class Viviana Garcia from Beaufort The Beaufort Rotary Club honored service Naval Hospital. Marines and sailors are chosen for this members from around the Tri-Command with the Military Person of the Year award ceremo- award by their commands, said Greg Dyson, the head of the military affairs committee for ny, May 6. A person from each of the three bases was see MPOTY, Page 4 presented with the award. Sgt. Javier FernanStaff Writer

This May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country. The theme for this year’s AAPI Heritage Month is ‘Many Cultures, One Voice: Promote Equality and Inclusion. “This theme emphasizes the diversity of the AAPI members who come from over 30 ethnically distinct groups originating from the Asian and Pacific regions,” said Gunnery Sgt. Michele Tapia, the equal oppor-

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tunity representative aboard MCAS Beaufort. The AAPI Heritage Month is observed throughout the month of May and will be culminated with a celebration near the end of the month President Jimmy Carter was the first president to desigsee

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MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. PG (1:36)

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

Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG13 (2:19)

Saturday 7 p.m. R (1:55)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

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 Smoked ham and Apple glazed corned cabbage soup beef and rice Sunday Lunch Dinner Baked fish with butter Pork chops with crumb topping smothered onions Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

Sunday 2 p.m. PG (1:36)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG13 (2:17)

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

ChaPel serVICes Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession by appointment only 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

Labyrinth Walk • 8 a.m - 4 p.m. - Monday in the Chapel Fellowship Hall

Word Bank Camping Tent Lantern Fire Picnic Outdoor Swimming Fishing Barbecue Beach Forest Lake Boat Sports Baseball Fun Sun Shade Breeze Heat

Friday Dinner Lunch Louisiana seafood Chicken and cheese gumbo and rice enchiladas

Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall

Sunday 4:30 p.m. R (2:13)

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

See something suspicious Say something.

Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY

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 May 20.

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast Did you know... May 22, 1912: 1st Lt. Alfred A. Cunningham, the first Marine Corps aviator, reported for aviation training at the Naval Aviation Camp at Annapolis, Md., under Maj. Gen. William P. Biddle, the 11th commandant of the Marine Corps. This is known as the official birth date of Marine Corps Aviation.

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Brain Teaser A lift is on the ground floor. There are 4 people in the lift including me. When the lift reaches 1st floor, 1 person gets out 3 people get in. The lift goes up to the second floor, 2 people get out 6 people get in. It then goes up to the next floor up, no-one gets out but 12 people get in. Halfway up to the next floor up the lift cable snaps, it crashes to the floor. Everyone dies in the lift. How did I survive? Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/ MCASBeaufort on May 20.

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.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to host the 4th For The Leathernecks Music and Comedy Show at the Lasseter Theatre aboard MCAS Beaufort at 1 p.m. May 21.

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.

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.

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.

Spring tempratures 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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deployment, but the property is charging a termination fee of two months’ rent, in The following is an example based on accordance with a provision in the lease real cases handled by Legal Assistance. for early termination. The facts have been adjusted to protect A provision of the Servicemembers’ Civil the privacy of individuals involved. Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 535, states Rental leases can raise unique issues “The [tenant] … may, at the [tenant’s] for service members and their families. option, terminate the lease at any time Many of these issues are addressed by the after … the date of the [tenant’s] military Service Members’ Civil Relief Act. orders … for a permanent change of staThis information is not intended as tion” or “to deploy with a military unit … legal advice. Consult a legal assistance for a period of not less than 90 days.” attorney if you are experiencing a similar This provision overrides any clause consituation. tained in the body of a rental lease. To 1. A master sergeant signs a residential effectuate the protections of the SCRA in lease with Management Company for this case, the master sergeant will have to one-year in May 2011. The master sergeant submit a copy of his orders together with reports to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, a formal notice of termination. with follow-on deployment orders to The date of termination of his lease will Afghanistan from January to September. be no earlier than 30 days after the date The master sergeant does not want on which the next rental payment is due to have to pay rent under his residen(typically the first of the month). tial lease for the months he is away on For example, if the master sergeant

gives notice on 18 August, 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 and 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 http:// www.mcrdpi.marines.mil/Resources/ForDepotPersonnel/LawCenter.aspx.

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Club. “They have to be stellar service people role models in their jobs but also we wanted the commands to take a look at people who participated in

the community as well,” said Dyson. The Rotary Club has been recognizing service members with this award for over 15 years and plans on continuing the tradition. “It’s a chance to recognize not only these individuals but also to say thank you to the three bases here in town,” said Dyson.

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CGI ensures continued excellence, readiness

Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participate in a service Alpha uniform inspection as part of the commanding generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspection at Afterburners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 6. To prepare for the inspection Marines ensured that thier personal appearance and military bearing met Marine Corps Standards. The purpose of the commanding generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inspection program is to asses, assist and enhance the ability of the unit to prepare for and to perform its assigned mission through a centralized inspection program.

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nate an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Week, in October 1978. Twelve years later, President George H. W. Bush signed an extension making May 1990 the first AAPI Heritage Month, changing the observance from a week to a month. The month of May was selected to be Asian American and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month to commemorate both the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. Today it is still celebrated throughout the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Together, let us recommit to embracing the diversity that enriches our nation and to ensuring all our people have an equal chance to succeed in the country we love,â&#x20AC;? said President Barack Obama in a statement about AAPI Month 2015. The AAPI Heritage Month is observed throughout the month of May and will be culminated with a celebration near the end of the month.

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Thomas. “It’s amazing how much this unit trusts each other and their willingness to self-sacrifice for others. That’s what makes them exceptional. I look forward to being your advocate and leading you.” As the newly appointed commanding officer of VMFA-312, Thomas will carry on the mission of the Checkerboards. “None of this was possible without the people behind the scenes,” said Miller. “Marines, great job. To my staff noncommissioned officers, you keep it running as a collective staff, and you are the ones that make it happen. To all the officers, thank you for all you’ve done collectively to keep the squadron successful.”

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Marines learn ins, outs of maintaining machine guns CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Instructors with the Division Combat Skills Center trained Marines from various units during a Machine Gunners Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 13-17. “We have all four of the machine gun systems here,” said Cpl. Ryan Cyrus, an instructor with the DCSC. “We started off with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun before moving to the M240B medium machine gun, the M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the Mk-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher. It allows them to get familiar with the weapon systems as well as have a basic understanding for how to operate them.” During the class, Marines were taught how to properly disassemble, reassemble, and maintain the weapons and were allowed to practice on the weapons individually in order to make the actions more familiar to themselves. Cyrus explained that doing this training in the classroom first allowed the Marines participating in the class to gain a better familiarity with the weapons. By practicing first the students are able to be more comfortable performing the same actions during the live-fire portion of the course. For the Marines in the class, the training served to provide a safe learning environment as well as teach the skills necessary to properly utilize the weapons, said Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines rain fire on California desert FORT IRWIN, Calif. – “Gun three half load,” exclaimed Lance Cpl. Cody Giroux, a mortar man with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. “Gun three, Fire!” The ground shook as the 81 mm high explosive round boomed out of the mortar and soared across the sky. Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion 5th Marines conducted mortar fire missions in support of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion’s combined-arms raid during exercise Desert Scimitar at Fort Irwin National Training Center, April 11. The 81 mm mortar system is designed to provide long-range indirect fire support for troops on the ground. During exercise Desert Scimitar, weapons Company used their capabilities to disrupt notional enemy forces while 1st LAR, conducted raids on simulated enemy encampments. The 81 mm mortar system also has the ability to fire smoke cartridges, illumination and infrared illumination rounds. The Marines with Weapons Company were excited to take part in the exercise and support their fellow Marines, said Lance Cpl. Austin Mann, a mortar man with the company. “Anytime we get to go out to the field and fire some rounds out of our mortars is a good day in our books,” said Mann. “ It’s a great opportunity for us to train our new Marines and give our whole team some more experience on the gun line in preparation for any future endeavors we might take on.” During exercise Desert Scimitar the mortarmen fired hundreds of mortar rounds in support of 1st LAR. Even though their missions were fast paced, all of the Marines understood the importance of being precise and safe, said Giroux. Along with 1st LAR and Weapons Company, aerial assaults also played a role in the combined arms exercise. “It was really awesome taking part in this combined-arms raid because it’s not something we get to do all of the time,” Mann said. “Being able to personally see all of our different units coming together to take down an enemy force like we would in a combat zone really demonstrates how effective we are as an organization.” 1st LAR, Weapons Company and the other supporting elements of the combinedarms raid demonstrated the combat prowess of the 1st Marine Division.

Marines ‘beef up’ security on Navy minesweeper By Cpl. Todd Michalek Defense Media Activity

USS NEW YORK, at sea – The Marine Corps’ rich history of providing security for naval ships dates back to its inception in 1775. In the 239 years since, the Marine Corps has expanded into a force that excels at missions in the air and on land while remaining faithful to its amphibious, sea-borne capabilities. Given current military technology, U.S. Navy vessels are fully capable of defending themselves from threats, but both the Marine Corps and Navy strive for better ways to improve their fighting strength. On April 28, Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit stepped back into a more direct naval defensive role when they augmented security for the mine countermeasures ship USS Sentry during a transit through the Strait of Bab al Mandeb. “We put Marines over on the minesweeper initially for what we call a ‘proof of concept,’” said Maj. Tyler Holland, the 24th MEU assistant operations officer. “The smaller ship has some self-defense capabilities, but by putting Marines over there it gives them an additional capability and helps them augment their force protection.” Considering regional issues, the integration of Marines in the Navy’s defense posture comes at a critical time as the Navy is being tasked with supporting a variety of maritime missions. Navy Lt. Paul Valcke, the Sentry’s operations officer, said the Sentry is currently part of a multi-national mine countermeasures force that is conducting mine warfare operations. The Marines and Sailors came together to establish a more robust small caliber action team, or SCAT, than the ship is accustomed. The Strait of Bab al Mandeb is a high traffic area used by military vessels, but also by merchant shipping companies to move a high volume of the world’s goods and oil. Because of this traffic, the demand for quality security is premium and a fluid working relationship between those providing the security is paramount to successfully executing the mission. Valcke said it was his understanding that this was the first time the Sentry had Marines aboard and the first time any mine countermeasures ship’s security

had been augmented by Marines. But the sister services came together and performed well. “The [Navy and Marine] integration on the Sentry was seamless and provided an unexpected opportunity to stretch the bounds of force integration,” said Lt. Cmdr Janice Pollard, commanding officer of the USS Sentry. The 24th MEU Marines, who are embarked on the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York and deployed to maintain security throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet, are familiar with SCAT operations on the much larger ship — the New York can carry around 1,500 personnel. The Sentry carries less than 100 people and there were challenges and benefits associated with applying tactics on a smaller scale. “The Sentry is much smaller, so everything that needed to get done went a lot quicker,” said Sgt. Peter Gentry III, an antitank missileman with Weapons Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th MEU. “There was no lag time in word being passed and crosstalk between us was extremely smooth.” With a solid working relationship in place, the Marines and sailors were able to exchange information on how each side handles security posture. The Marines expanded the ship’s defensive capabilities by bringing additional weapons systems. “[The Marines brought weapons] that augmented the Sentry’s defenses by extending engagement zones and enabling the Sentry to ‘punch above her weight,’”

said Navy Lt. Lawrence Heyworth IV, the executive officer of the Sentry. According to Heyworth the anti-tank Javelin specifically allowed the ship to have a more effective long-range offensive capability. At the completion of the transit, both Marines and sailors walked away impressed by the ease at which they were able to work together and by the level of care and expertise each had in conducting security while making the transit. “The Marines seemed especially impressed with the level of ownership and dedication to combat readiness demonstrated by the minemen onboard Sentry,” said Pollard. “They seemed caught offguard when our [crew-served weapons] teams wanted to discuss engagement tactics, such as “’crossing streams.’” Overall, the mission was a success and the Sentry transited through the strait without incident. The Marines returned to the New York and the amphibious Navy they are used to with new experiences and a newfound appreciation for one of the Navy’s smaller ships — a side of the Navy Marines do not often see. “The Sentry’s sailors were extremely professional,” said Gentry. “Their tactical mindset was very well established and you could tell they took the defense of the ship very seriously. They were very accommodating and assisted a lot. They gave us everything we needed.” The 24th MEU continues on its deployment throughout the 5th Fleet area of operations. They will be replaced later this year by the 15th MEU and the ships of the USS Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

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SIERRA DEL RATIN, Spain - A U.S. Marine MV-22B Osprey from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis ResponseAfrica lands at a training range in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, May 6. Two Ospreys transported a platoon of Marines after a threeday training exercise back to Morón Air Base, Spain, where the unit is positioned as a crisis-response force for Africa.

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

Marines send rounds down range during training By Pfc. David N. Hersey 2nd Marine Division

that day the Marines disassemble and reassemble the weapons, memorize their nomenclature and rates of fire and other things that are involved in using one of these weapons.” For the Marines instructing the course, it was a good opportunity to share skills they had with those who may need them when in deployed or in a combat situation, according to Williams. “Being a machine gunner in the Marine Corps, machine guns are my specialty,” said Williams. “There are lots of other times where Marines are going to come across machine guns

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MALS-31 Stingers a detachment is currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-251.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – He gazed through the scope, taking careful aim on the target down range. Breathing steadily he pulls the trigger and unleashes a hail of bullets that tear into the target. Instructors with the Division Combat Skills Center conducted the live-fire training portion of the Machine Gunner’s Course at Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 23. “This course is designed to teach Marines the basics of machine guns,” said Cpl. Ross H. Williams, an instructor with the center. “How to disassemble and reassemble them, how to maintain them and how they are used by the Marine Corps.” During the two-week course, the Marines were tasked with familiarizing themselves with the M249 squad automatic weapon light machine gun, M240B medium machine gun, M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun and the MK-19 40mm automatic grenade launcher. “For the first week we bring the Marines into the classroom and have them work on one machine gun each day,” said Williams. “Over the course of

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and giving this knowledge to those where it is not their primary job they get a better skill set they can use should they need to in the field.” For the 21 Marines participating in the course, the classroom lessons allowed them to get more accustomed to the weapons before going to the range. “We started off at a good pace,” said Cpl. Kemuel Sanchez, a motor vehicle operator with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. “With the hands on training I was able to get a better understanding of the weapons and how they

work. It allowed us to get familiarized with the weapons instead of coming out here and being nervous with live rounds when an accident could hurt someone.” Having the skills fresh in their minds leaves the Marines better prepared in case they should find themselves in a situation where they are required to use the machine guns, according to Sanchez. “We don’t know the roles we’ll play in the future,” said Sanchez. “I think it’s essential for us to be able to operate the machine guns and be comfortable with them so we can do what needs to be done.”

Joint personnel, Marines fly supplies to Nepal earthquake survivors KATHMANDU, Nepal – U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469 and Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 262, flew relief supplies in UH1Y Hueys and MV-22 Ospreys to Charikot, Nepal, from the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, May 7. The supplies will provide survivors with shelter after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck central Nepal, April 25, which caused fatalities, injuries and significant damage that left Nepalese survivors without shelter. Official sources reported more than 7,600 deaths and 16,000 sustained injuries after the Nepal earthquake. These numbers are increasing each passing day. Survivors are suffering the loss of family and friends, and the wreckage of their homes. Getting shelter supplies out to the Nepalese populous to protect them from the elements is a critical mission. The coming monsoon season threatens the recently exposed homes and can lead to sickness and other life-threatening issues. Nepalese government has requested assistance from U.S. Agency for International Development. In response, the U.S. military sent Marines, Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors as part of Joint Task Force 505 at the direction of USAID. HMLA-469 and VMM-262 worked hand-in-hand to complete the mission. From May 5 to May 8, they worked together to deliver more than 150 tarps and tents. They were also able to assist JTF and deliver 3,000 pounds of food to the Nepalese people. The Nepalese army displayed their gratitude for the help they received.

VMGR-252 delivers warriors from clouds

By Cpl. Neysa Huertas Quinones Defense Media Activity

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. – Marines braved the winds as they leaped from a KC-130J Super Hercules into the sky during parachute and aerial delivery training near Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, based at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., gave critical skills operators with U.S. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command a lift in support of the elite unit’s training. More than 60 CSOs got a chance to put their parachuting skills to the test with the help of VMGR-252’s highly trained pilots and air crew. According to Maj. Andrew Myers, a naval aviator with VMGR-252, aerial deliveries are a central focus of the squadron’s training routine. They are conducted regularly to ensure the pilots and crew members are familiar with the required procedures for delivering Marines and supplies into remote areas. “Aerial drops are beneficial to every element participating in the training exercise,” said Myers. “The pilots and aircrew receive more flight experience, while the ground units receive a training environment where they can safely hone their skills.” Aerial deliveries can be used to transport personnel, cargo or heavy equipment in a

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timely and effective manner and is essential to the mission readiness of both the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and the II Marine Expeditionary Force. “This capability allows us to deliver a great number of Marines, supplies or heavy equipment in to any objective area in an expedient manner,” said Myers. “Time is a key factor for the success of any mission. Aerial delivery is one of the quickest forms of transportation in both garrison and combat environments.” Aerial delivery is a commonly used form of

travel for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Mobilizing large numbers of troops and supplies into any objective within hours supports the MAGTF’s ability to respond anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. “Aerial deliveries help us gain an advantage over situations while still maintaining proficiency and safety as a top priority. These training exercises allow us to continue advancing and focusing on our skills to provide the best support we can to accomplish the mission.”

EOD International: U.S., Spanish Marines complete interoperability exercise By Sgt. Paul Peterson Marine Corps Forces Africa

SIERRA DEL RETIN, Spain – Explosive ordnance disposal – Theirs is a small, select community already. But for the U.S. Marine EOD technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, their brothers among the Spanish Marine Corps come from an even smaller, but equally select fraternity. The two groups spent weeks communicating with each other and discussing how they conduct operations within their respective services. They coordinated a training plan that could benefit both groups and joined forces to take part in the 2nd Battalion, Spanish Marine Brigade’s live-fire field exercise in Sierra Del Retin, Spain, May 4-6. The opportunity was a unique chance to explore how technicians from a partner nation approach the explosive ordnance field, said Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Villarreal, an EOD technician deployed with SPMAGTF-CR-AF

in Spain. “It all falls back on being able to work together and learn each other’s capabilities to spread that knowledge,” said Villarreal. “Any training is good training, but this allows us to glean as much from this deployment as we can by gaining knowledge from another NATO ally. In the future, as we continue doing this, it’s going to grow that interoperability.” Five U.S. Marine and three Spanish Marine EOD technicians discussed how they conduct operations and demonstrated their equipment and techniques during live-fire ordnance disposal. The U.S. Marines also demonstrated their various methods for defeating improvised explosive devices, drawing from their team’s extensive background with IEDs from Iraq and Afghanistan. “Some of the procedures we do, they do with minor differ-

ences here and there, but most of it is the same concepts,” said Villarreal. “It let us see how they operate, and they saw how we operate. If there’s ever an opportunity for us to work together again in the future, we know their capabilities, they know our capabilities, and we can combine those.”

MARINE CORPS MOUNTAIN WARFARE TRAINING CENTER BRIDGEPORT, Calif. -- “Trail High Point: 7,337 feet” reads a wooden sign atop a mountain. A squad of Marines briefly catch their breath and sip water, one of many items securely packed in their 75-pound fighting load. Many tasks remain before they travel this path back the way they came. Marines with Alpha Company, Weapons Company and Engineer Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force, began their Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment aboard Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California, May 5. The unit’s arrival to MWTC comes after completion of the standards-based tasks conducted since March aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California. The companies find themselves operating in heavy change of scenery, trading in the sand and dry brush of the desert for uphill dirt trails, sky-high trees, running streams of water and even snow-topped mountains. For the first several days, the Marines were briefed on basic knowledge of the new environment. They were presented the opportunity to explore their designated route and given thorough instruction of utilizing knottying and a carabineer, the two tools essential for their assessment. Unlike their assessment in Twentynine Palms, which saw offensive and defensive operations split into two days, all tasks at MWTC are completed over the course of a single day. One day, the infantry-trained Marines of Co. A and Weapons Co. will step off, and the following day, the provisional infantry Marines of those companies, as well as the combat engineers, conduct the same required tasks. MCOTEA representatives collected data through the use of heart-rate monitors worn by participating Marines, and overseeing data collectors assess each run-through. The assessment begins with a squad of Marines donning a main pack of 75 pounds and stepping off for an approximately three-mile movement from lower base camp, along an elevating trail and ending at a gorge. From there, the squad is required to don Kevlar helmets and tie a military rappel seat around their waist, making a harness. With the assistance of the mountain leaders, or “Red Hats,” they are secured to a rope bridge and required to maneuver, upside-down, across the gorge, hanging 170 feet above ground.

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Pfc. K. D. Loveless Jr. Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. Z. L. Enringt

Pfc. B. A. Smith Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M. W. Sullivan

Platoon 3033

Platoon 3038

Pfc. R. M. Wright Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M. J. Nygaard

Pfc. E. T. Shipley II Senior Drill Instructor: GySgt. M. E. Zacniewski

Platoon 3034

Platoon 4016

Pfc. G. M. Ueberroth Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. W. Arellano

Pfc. K. M. Lamons Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C. J. Edwardson

Platoon 3036

Platoon 4017

Pfc. W. J. Williams III Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. V. A. Rodriguez

Pfc. M. R. Fitzgerald Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. D.C. Weldon

Platoon 3032

, Pvt. D. Agauilar , Pvt. A. C. Alday , Pvt. R H. Bailey , Pvt. C. A. Barnes , Pvt. S. M. Boyd , Pvt. W. R. Cadet , Pfc. L. A. Camacho , Pfc. C. J. Carruthers , Pvt. D. J. Childers , Pvt. A. C. Clamp , Pfc. J. A. Cora , Pfc. M. C. Deas , Pvt. J. N. Dejesus , Pvt. Q. O. Dillon , Pvt. C. R. Durbin , Pvt. E. Estrada Jr. , Pvt. R. C. Evanofski , Pvt. D. M. Fleming , Pfc. A. J. Geurin , Pvt. J. W. Howell , Pvt. M. L. Ingram , Pvt. R. J. Kramer , Pfc. B. W. Laster , Pvt. K. M. Leclair , Pfc. A. E. Leonard , Pvt. D. C. Little , Pfc. K. D. Loveless Jr. , Pvt. Z. A. Maroney , Pvt. A. S. Martin , Pfc. I. P. Mccuen , Pfc. T. T. Miller Jr , Pvt. J. A. Miller , Pvt. S. T. Miller , Pfc. C. S. Pearson* , Pvt. A. J. Reynolds , Pfc. M. J. Risola , Pfc. J. T. Schmidt , Pvt. C. L. Sears , Pvt. I. Y. Smith , Pfc. T. R. Storbeck , Pvt. T. A. Turner Jr. , Pvt. D. Ullah , Pvt. A. J. Whittington , Pvt. S. C. Williamson , Pfc. A. D. Wolf , Pfc. J. G. Young*

Platoon 3033

, Pvt. J.M. Armstrong , Pfc. J.A, Bartlett , Pvt. D. A. Bulow , Pvt. J.D. Burdzy , Pfc. J. Caicedocamareno , Pfc. V.M.Camachofigueroa , Pvt. M.V. Carlson , Pvt. M.B. Clifford Jr. , Pfc. Y.I. Crespojimenez , Pfc. J.E. Danielssanchez* , Pfc. A.P. Decker* , Pvt. D.W. Dunlap , Pvt. M.G. Flory , Pvt. K.P. Fox , Pvt. M.J. Gagliardi , Pfc. M.S. Galindoruiz , Pvt. A.C. Garvin , Pvt. E.M. Hallday , Pvt. K.L. Hatcher , Pfc. R.J. Healey* , Pvt. K.D. Larafeliz , Pvt. M. Lovrity , Pvt. J.M. Madrid , Pfc. D.M. Mahoney , Pvt. M.M. Mccall , Pvt. E.W. Mckay , Pvt. P.D. Murphy , Pvt. H.E. Nievesgonzalez , Pfc. J.A. Ortiz , Pvt. D.J. Preeman , Pfc. D.J. Pritchett , Pvt. M.A. Reveruzzi , Pvt. M.F. Roca , Pvt. D. Rodriguez , Pvt. J.Y. Ruizrolon , Pvt. E.J. Sanchezperez , Pfc. S.R. Sawyer , Pfc. N.Q. Sease , Pvt. N.S. Tookes , Pvt. E.U. Torresgiron , Pvt. K.L. Wilson , Pfc. R.M. Wright*

Platoon 3034

, Pfc. D. A. Adames , Pfc. N. C. Adams , Pfc. J. M. Alcantara , Pfc. D. J. Ault , Pfc. T. D. Bailey , Pvt. T. J Boyet , Pfc. B. M. Cali , Pvt. C. D. Conway , Pvt. D. E. Cook Jr. , Pvt. B. M. Corea , Pvt. J. Cortes , Pvt. D. M. Ericksen , Pvt. B. L. Ford , Pvt. A. J. Gerberry , Pvt. J. A. Gonzalez , Pfc. C. W. Heffner , Pvt. R. A. Justin , Pvt. J. L. Kane , Pvt. T. L. Kinzey , Pfc. B. L. Kurtz Jr. , Pvt. O. D. Landers , Pvt. T. M. Lavery Jr. , Pfc. M. C. Lindholm , Pvt. C. J. Long , Pvt. J. L. Lopez , Pfc. C. D. Matte , Pvt. D. A. Mendozamolina , Pvt. L. A. Minnick , Pfc. D. R. Moll , Pvt. G. E. Morgan Jr. , Pfc. R. M. Murphy , Pvt. Q. C. Nickelson , Pvt. J. A. Oneal , Pvt. A. A. Peralta , Pvt. J. L. Princesheppard , Pfc. J. Rios* , Pvt. S. J Rowe , Pvt. M. L. Savage , Pvt. D. C. Taylor , Pvt. G. A. Tortora , Pfc. G. M . Ueberroth* , Pvt. C. E. Vallesoto , Pfc. S. G. Vaught

Platoon 3036

, Pvt. A. R. Americo , Pfc. S. I. Andrews , Pfc. A. R. Begg , Pfc. B. J. Burris III , Pfc. W. J. Carroll , Pfc. C. C. Caudle , Pvt. P. A. Cofano , Pvt. D. L. Coleman , Pfc. A. J. Cram , Pfc. Z. M. Daum , Pfc. J. Edwards , Pvt. N. A. Eggert , Pvt. J. G. Espinoza , Pfc. M. Garcia , Pvt. T. J. Grubb , Pfc. K. Herman , Pvt. B. A. Hernandez , Pfc. J. E. Hoover , Pvt. D. A. Johnson , Pfc. Y. Juste , Pvt. D. T. Kaczor , Pfc. A. K. Khang , Pfc. E. L. Kiser , Pvt. J. T Levesque , Pvt. C. D. Lindler , Pvt. J. L. Little II , Pfc. V. A. Mcinerney , Pvt. C. J. Nesbit , Pvt. T. J. Nester , Pvt. I. E. Perez , Pvt. S.A. Reed , Pvt. T. D. Reliford , Pvt. J. M. Reyna , Pfc. B. T. Sees* , Pvt. D. S. Smith , Pvt. M. A. Smith , Pvt. Q. K. Thomas , Pfc. R. O. Thomas , Pvt. A. K. Torres , Pfc. K. R. Trautz , Pvt. C. N. Watkins , Pfc. W. J. Williams III , Pfc. J. C. Worley , Pvt. D. B. Wyatt

Platoon 3037

Pvt. N. Bolanos , Pfc. M. T. Boudria , Pvt. J. A. Bourgeois , Pfc. M. C. Cain , Pvt. T. L. Callahan , Pvt. J. A. Carney , Pvt. J. D. Carroll , Pvt. J. L. Chavarria , Pvt. R. B. Chea , Pvt. B. J. Christian , Pvt. R. W. Crockett , Pfc. T. S. Denniswheeler , Pvt. C. T. Dextraze , Pfc. J. Edwards , Pvt. R. M. Frontera , Pvt. A. Garciabarrientos , Pfc. R. J. Gelineau , Pfc. N. D. Goglia* , Pfc. K. M. Gorman , Pvt. S. A. Hill , Pvt. B. A. Hornung , Pvt. J. A. Hunt , Pvt. U. N. Inestroza , Pfc. A. C. Kirks , Pvt. C. J. Klingler , Pvt. J. D. Kovacs , Pfc. P. P. Lefevers , Pvt. B. T. Lorette , Pvt. M. A. Lucero , Pfc. W. E. Marshall , Pfc. J. C. Martin* , Pfc. M. U. Mcgregor , Pvt. C. A. Moses , Pfc. J. A. Oettl , Pfc. S. M. Paradise , Pfc. M. D. Richardson Jr. , Pvt. M. R. Roach , Pfc. M. T. Siple , Pvt. J. T. Skelton II , Pfc. B. A. Smith , Pfc. B. M. Spencer* , Pvt. D. J. Stamper , Pvt. T. Tomko , Pfc. J. D. Wilson , Pvt. E. Zorrilla

Platoon 3038

Pvt. D. R. Acostamorillo* , Pvt. B. K. Balbirer , Pvt. D. R. Beatty , Pvt. P. W. Becker , Pfc. A. C. Brawn , Pvt. G. C. Budd , Pvt. J. R. Cruz , Pvt. A. D. Davis , Pfc. D. M. Davis , Pfc. B. K. Doty , Pfc. C. C. Dunbar Jr.* , Pfc. C. J. Durkin , Pfc. H. G. Ferendo , Pvt. A. D. Filyaw , Pfc. S. R. Freymillacan , Pfc. J. T. Galvan , Pvt. J. L. Garcia Jr. , Pfc. R. M. Garza* , Pvt. T. R. Hacker , Pfc. C. P. Hall , Pfc. S. E. Hawkins Jr. , Pfc. K. S. Henson , Pvt. H. D. Hernandez , Pvt. W. J. Hobson , Pfc. J. B. Ingram , Pvt. B. D. Kalay , Pfc. M. G. Lao , Pfc. D. A. Lassiter , Pvt. S. Y. Learn , Pvt. S. R. Lee , Pvt. J. Linbardales , Pfc. G. M. Martis Jr. , Pfc. C. Myrick IV , Pvt. Z. T. Ott , Pfc. M. L. Price Jr. , Pvt. R. M. Puente , Pvt. B. L. Rampero , Pvt. M. J. Rossell , Pfc. E. T. Shipley II , Pfc. K. J. Sinclair , Pfc. T. J. Squicciarini , Pvt. S. J. Surla , Pfc. Z. L. Taylor , Pvt. C. C. Tippett , Pfc. M. S. Toure , Pfc. N. J. Traczyk , Pfc. K. J. Vasilko

Platoon 4017

Pvt Acosta, Katherine , Pfc. Alarcon, Andrea J. Pvt Askew, Courtney E. , Pfc. Barlow, Harley L. Pvt Barnes, Amanda E. , Pfc. Beggs, Chloe E. Pvt Bowden, Mysti G. Pvt Burns, Summer J. , Pfc. Byrd, Shaniqua L. Pvt Carter, Lavonya N. , Pfc. Cooke, Tracy L. , Pfc. Corralez, Savannah M. , Pfc. Craft, Tiffaney M. Pvt Dennis, Rodneisha K. Pvt Diaz, Virginia J. , Pfc. Dominguez, Yazmin , Pfc. Duerk, Gabriel N. Pvt Gates, Abigail L. Pvt Good, Jalanna I. Pvt Good, Monica A. Pvt Hanson, Samantha J. Pvt Harsha, Elizabeth A. Pvt Hernandez, Wesley V. , Pfc. Hoadley, Charleston E. , Pfc. Husbands, Alexandria S. Pvt Johnson, Donna B. , Pfc. Jung, Anna K. , Pfc. Lamons, Kimberly M. , Pfc. Lee, Joan J.* , Pfc. Loussedes, Amber N. , Pfc. Mcadam, Evelyn D. Pvt Mitchell, Ciara J. Pvt Morgan, Erica L. Pvt Plocharczyk, Cortnie L. , Pfc. Richardson, Jacqueline , Pfc. Rodriguez, Ashe L. , Pfc. Schaad, Taylor M. Pvt Seagroves, Melody A. , Pfc. Sevenski, Anna C. Pvt Skeen, Rachel D. Pvt Shultz, Kelsey A. , Pfc. Smith, Jessica M. , Pfc. Snyder, Naomi B. , Pfc. Tincher, Katherine E. Pvt Torres, Crystal J. , Pfc. Treto, Joselin* Pvt Wright, Aerra L. , Pfc. Yazzie, Jasmine L.

Platoon 4018

Pvt. Aleman, Berenise , Pfc. Bahena, Maria E. , Pvt. Barden, Katherine L. , Pvt. Beard, Christine M. , Pfc. Bell, Miranda A.* , Pvt. Benitezcabrera, Kimberly , Pvt. Boom, Emily A. , Pvt. Booth, Bailey C. , Pfc. Buckley, Tani L. , Pvt. Burkhart, Khristian D. , Pfc. Canzius, Crystal N. , Pfc. Clark, Briena N. , Pfc. Colon, Taisha , Pfc. Coppa, Averi M. , Pvt. Crume, Paigelynn J. , Pvt. Crusen, Alexandria L. , Pvt. Cruz, Mary R. , Pvt. Deleon, Allysa , Pvt. Diehl, Allison V. , Pfc. Dominguez, Rosamaria , Pfc. Drew, Claire M. , Pfc. Fingall, Shamika A. , Pfc. Fitzgerald, Madison R. , Pvt. Gilmore, Kaitlin A. , Pvt. Henry, Shea K. , Pfc. Hyatt, Nastassia S. , Pfc. Johnson, Stephanie C. , Pvt. Lee, Jordan M. , Pvt. Malloy, Jasmine C. , Pvt. Mattox, Taylor L. , Pvt. Maxwell, Miranda , Pfc. Maynard, Jamie F. , Pvt. Murillo, Cristina , Pfc. Navarro, Vanessa S. , Pvt. Norris, Jessica B. , Pvt. Powell, Sno M. , Pvt. Reed, Rebecca N. , Pfc. Reyes, Lauren L. , Pfc. Rodgers, Lorel C.* , Pvt. Rodriguez, Daniela , Pvt. Rodriguezchavarria, Denise , Pvt. Rose, Christina D. , Pfc. Rynhart, Leslie M. , Pvt. Sanchez, Keyla M. , Pfc. Santiago, Alexus D. , Pfc. Tofilau, Patricia N. , Pvt. Torres, Jaqueline C. , Pfc. Turner, Nicole M. , Pvt. Villa, Cynthia M. , Pfc. Williams, Deanna F.* , Pfc. Witte, Joanna L. , Pfc. Zizumbo, Nora A. *Denotes meritorious promotion

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