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This graph represents traffi c violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the infl uence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 11 through 15. Traffi c violations are defi ned as: driving while license revoked; speeding in excess of 15 mph or more; traffi c crashes; seatbelt, cellular telephone and motorcycle personal protective equipment violations.

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CPL. ALFRED V. LOPEZ Regimental Combat Team 5

On October 11, 2010, Ma-rines with 81mm mortar pla-toon, Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, lost one of their brothers.

Sgt. Frank Zaehringer, a squad leader, died of wounds he sustained when an impro-vised explosive device detonat-ed near a patrol he was leading through Helmand provinces Marjah District.

He was like a father fig-

ure to me, said Cpl. Zack-ery P. Haglund a team leader with Weapons Co. He knew his Marines really well, and he wasnt scared of anything. Whenever there was a firefight, he always led towards it.

The Marines of Zaehringers platoon decided to honor him by firing an 81mm illumination mortar on the day of their loss. Each member of the platoon signed the mortar, and fired it downrange to light the battle-field where the beloved Marine had fallen.

As soon as we came back

from the site (where Zaeh-ringer died), we walked in the patrol base and went straight to the mortar tube, said Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Fisher, Zaeh-ringers platoon sergeant.

We got it cleared through battalion to fire the illumina-tion round, so we passed it around, signed it, and sent it downrange over where he died, Fisher explained.

Fisher and his Marines wanted to bring the mortar shell home to Zaehringers family, so they made a point to search for it during every patrol.

We still had about three-and-a-half months left on the deployment, said Fisher. Ev-ery time we went outside the wire we tried to look for that shell casing.

The platoon hunted for the casing at every opportunity, but to no avail. They left Afghani-stan with only memories of an outstanding Marine.

We couldnt find it; we found other shell casings but we couldnt find that one when-ever we went outside the wire, said Fisher. We checked

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CPL. ANDREW JOHNSTON2nd Marine Division

The II Marine Expeditionary Force and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing kicked off a large-force training operation, dubbed Exercise Mailed Fist June 18.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Ma-rine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, par-ticipated in the initial aerial assault phase of the operation which in turn began their week-long training operation.

As part of Exercise Mailed Fist, 2nd MAW made a lot of their aircraft avail-able to help support the division, Capt. Scot A. Foster, air operations officer, 2/8, said. The operation is giving us a large-scale training opportunity to see how well different elements of the Marine Corps can function as whole.

The battalion staged three differ-ent companies for the assault. Four 2nd MAW squadrons, using MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallions, transported the Marines to various landing zones aboard the base. UH-1N Hueys and AH-1W Cobras from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 467 provided over-sight as waves Marines of dashed toward the aircrafts for transportation.

This is a pretty rare occurrence so were very lucky to be able to take advan-tage of this, Foster said. Usually when platoons move your talking only two he-licopters; here were utilizing up to 10 air-craft to move nearly 500 Marines in three

different waves.According to Foster, the exercise is the

largest of its kind in nearly 10 years. He said the battalion wanted to employ 2nd MAWs support to its fullest potential which is why they planned 2/8s field ex-ercise when they did.

Any time these Marines can get on helicopters and do missions is a great benefit, Foster said. Just exposure to the different aircraft and utilizing them for these types of drills is huge - it builds confidence.

The remainder of the battalions week-long field exercise consisted of live-fire combat movement rehearsals, scouting and patrolling, Military Op-erations in Urbanized Terrain, simu-lated causality drills and motorized and mechanized attacks.

The battalion is slated for a deployment to Afghanistan next year and has several other training events scheduled in the near future. Foster said the unit has nu-merous combat veterans who are working hard to pass their knowledge to the new Marines coming on boardThis aerial movement is just one of the things were doing to stay prepared, Foster said.

Were going to continue to train to conventional standards and maintain our readiness, Foster said. Were going to maintain that expertise to execute a high state of readiness. Every month, were updating everything so we will be ready to go at a moments notice.

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Photo by Cpl. Andrew JohnstonA Marine with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment re-inks his signature on a mortar casing fi red in memory of Sgt. Frank Zaehringer, a squad leader who was killed in action in Marjah District, October 11, 2010.

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KEITH DESBOISCombined Arms Support Command

On June 22, eight Marines became the last class of Utilities Equipment Repairers to graduate from the U.S. Army Ordnance School. While the ceremony represented the end of a 17-year joint Army/Marine endeavor, it signified the beginning of a new level of training for the Marines.

Its a big day today, but not just because these Marines are graduating, it is the last graduation we will have on Fort Lee, said John Labriola, former course chief, and one of the original in-structors who stood up the course at the new Ord-nance School.

During the mid 1990s, the Department of Defense consolidated training locations for the military as a way to reduce costs. As part of that initiative, the U.S. Marine Corps Utilities Equip-ment Repairer Course moved to Aberdeen Prov-ing Ground, Md., to join the U.S. Army in joint training.

As the Marine Corps adopted its own unique equipment to serve its mission as an expedition-ary force in readiness, the need for a field training site and training with other Marine engineer spe-cialties was identified. After consideration, it was decided to move the course back to where it origi-nated from; Courthouse Bay, a small camp outly-ing Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C.

While the move to Camp Lejeune was being approved and facilities prepared, the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure initiative moved the Army and Marine Corps courses to Fort Lee

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The campaigns goal is to increase seat belt and child re-straint awareness. During the Click It or Ticket campaign, which ended June 3, state and local law enforcement offi -cers increased seat belt enforcement activities and cracked down on motorists who were not wearing their seatbelts.

North Carolina, like the majority of the other states, has a Primary Seat Belt Law which allows law enforcement offi -cers to issue a safety belt citation without observing another offense.

During the two week campaign, there were checkpoints and saturation patrols in every N.C. County, and 404 law en-forcement agencies participated. The campaign stressed strict enforcement of seat belt and restraint laws, the side ef-fects were also apparent netting not only 11,471 occupant restraint charges, but other traffi c and criminal charges such as DWI, drug violations, speeding, fugitive apprehensions, etc. Total traffi c and criminal violations totaled 88,086 in the state.

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CPL. JEFF DREW2nd Marine Division

I was looking at Simo-ne when it went off and where he was standing was just a big dust cloud, said Sgt. Bjorn Cantrell. Then we heard Simone scream out to us he was hurt.

The morning of Aug. 24, 2011, began with the Marines of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, preparing to step out on a blocking mission. They were tasked with protect-ing engineers along Route 611 in Sangin, Helmand province, Afghanistan, as they repaired a wall damaged by a roadside bomb. Not long after they were in place, Lance Cpl. Adrian Simone, carrying 110 pounds of ammuni-tion, water and equip-ment nearly his own bodyweight stepped on a pressure plate and changed the course of his life indefinitely.

I was standing over the (improvised explosive device), I bent down and heard a pop, not loud at all, then felt the concus-sion, Simone said as he retold his experience. There wasnt any imme-diate pain. I remember seeing my legs fly off, be-cause they were amputat-ed right there. I came back to and heard the EEEEE sound as the dust was set-tling. I was in a hole and

I knew I had to get out so I started to climb out and realized my muscles were shot. I couldnt move so I started screaming for help.

Cantrell, Simones squad leader, rushed to his aid, applying tourniquets to his legs alongside squad members Lance Cpl. Cory Mays and Lance Cpl. Pat Sutton. The Marines be-gan to treat him for shock and, when the corpsman arrived, he was given mor-phine for the pain.

I was so surprised and then I looked down and saw my legs and they started hurting, Simone recalled. There were burns and the smell of seared flesh and home-made explosives. There was a lot going down.

That was the most scared Ive been in my whole life, mentioned Cantrell. I was scared I was going to mess things up, and he was going to bleed out. It felt like an eternity. Everyone talks about muscle memory, but I just remember put-ting the tourniquet on.

Meanwhile, Simones platoon commander re-ceived the news one of his Marines had been injured.

I remember being in the (combat operations center), and we werent far away so we heard the ex-plosion, said Lt. Stephen Grodek. It hits you like a ton of bricks. You never expect anyone to get hit,

but its a huge realization when you hear the explo-sion, and you hear the call come in and place it to a Marine of yours its a whole new experience.

He was rushed by he-licopter to Landstuhl Re-gion Medical Center in Germany where he stayed briefly before being sent to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Sept. 1.

His recovery was re-markably quick, driven by his desire to stand and welcome the Marines of 1st Bn., 6th Marines when they returned home from their deployment. He was rock climbing and building upper-body strength with-in two weeks of arriving at Walter Reed. In a month and a half, he was walking again. He overcame his initial challenges, but there was still a dark obstacle to overcome.

Getting off drugs was hard; it was the hardest part, mentioned Simone. I needed them because I was in so much pain, and then I got a real de-pendence on them. My sister told me she saw I had a big dependence on Oxycontin. So I said take it away; I quit cold tur-key. Every day I was upset about everything. I had a lot of pain.

He eventually shook his dependence and start-ed lifting weights. He knew he wanted to make it back to his unit. During

his recuperation, Simone reflected on his time in Afghanistan.

In Afghanistan, life is simple: you either die that day or you dont die that day. You just do your job. When you go to a place like Sangin with a ton of IEDs, you have to put the thought in your mind you might die today. You cant think about it, you cant care about it, you just need to do your job. If you step on an IED then well, you step on an IED and hopefully you wont lose that much. But, its a possibility. This is war.

When given the option to stay in the Marine Corps or be medically separated there was no question in Simones mind.

Getting out was not an option for me, same thing with joining the Marines, if I hadnt done it, if I had gotten out, I wouldnt be able to live the rest of my life with myself. I have a pride problem, its how I am. I got one taste of win-ning, and Im addicted. Im not bragging or trying to talk myself up. A lot of guys get out because they lost their legs, I got lucky. I have both arms working perfectly. I have options and gifts, and Im still here. If Im able to walk and run, Im able to train. Why wouldnt I go back to my unit? Thats where Im needed.

Simone continues to set the example by striv-

ing to succeed every day. Currently, Simone is going through Corporals Course to develop leadership skills and physical fitness. He overcomes any challenge by sheer will and modestly shows the Marines any-thing is possible.

He is what the Marine Corps needs in personal-ity, confidence and leader-ship, said Grodek. He is all those things. His dedica-tion to life, his family and the Marine Corps has far surpassed anyone Ive met. It leaves me speechless.

Photo by Cpl. Jeff DrewLance Cpl. Adrian Simone, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, does pull-ups with Marines from his unit. Hes always been really determined and driven. Now I see him living a normal life, said Sgt. Bjorn Cantrell, Simones section leader during his deployment to Afghanistan. If he physically cant do something, he will work every day to be able to do it.

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Photo by Cpl. Jeff DrewLance Cpl. Adrian Simone, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, puts on his running prosthetics in his room before unit physical training. Physical fi tness was a big part of Simones life. I was a runner before I decided to join (the Marine Corps). When Im trying to work out and run. Its just me, running, the road and time to think, he said.

Photo by Cpl. Jeff DrewLance Cpl. Adrian Simone, (fourth from left) an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, stands with Marines from his unit after working out. Simone mentioned the bond between infantry Marines is unique. Its a hard bond to describe, we get wounded together, and we get hurt together, he said. You have the pride of being a Marine, but also the extra pride of being part of a close-knit group of guys.


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Many people throughout the retired community are caregivers or receive care in one fashion or an-other. While the caregivers do everything they can to give the best possible care to their injured or ill loved one, they often place their own physical and emo-tional needs second. After a while neglect of oneself can often lead to physical, emotional or even mental problems.

Caregivers are more at risk for infectious diseases such as colds, flu, and chronic diseases such as heart problems, hypertension, diabetes and cancer. De-pression is twice as common among caregivers com-pared to non-caregivers.

Since many caregivers needs come second, this can lead to anger, sadness, isolation and exhaus-tion. Once these feelings are manifested it is often followed by guilt. Guilt is often associated with the end of a prolonged terminal illness. The caregiver is aware of being relieved of the arduous daily physi-cal tasks, consuming time constraints and care needs of the patient. Even though they did all they could do, they seldom feel it was enough. This can cause monumental guilt, even though it is not warranted.

There are a few things a caregiver can do in or-der to provide the best care for their loved one and themselves.

Utilizing respite care serves to relieve the caregiv-er and gives them a chance to pay attention to them-selves for a change. Utilize the visiting nurses from Naval Hospital and Navy and Marine Corps Relief Society, or Hospice. A few things caregivers can do for themselves while using these services is sched-uled time, including free time, for personal doctor visits, dental and other necessary medical appoint-ments. Allow some time for counseling, meditation, physical exercise, isometrics, yoga or any other form of relaxation to provide a renewal of energy, sense of worth and self esteem.

I have seen people care for a loved one for years, and I feel so much empathy and respect for their dedication and perseverance. The caregiver is a true hero of immeasurable bounds. I often see a persons demise and soon to follow, the caregiver must then endure sorrow.

As a community, let us do a better job of looking out for the retirees in this area. Offering to sit with the person being cared for will let the caregiver know they are not alone and should care for themselves also. After all, everyone reading this will possibly ei-ther become a caregiver or receive care from a loved one before death.

Calendar of EventsThe Retiree Town Hall meeting for retirees and

family members is scheduled for 10 a.m. July 21 at DAV Hall, 300 Sherwood Road. Congressman Wal-ter Jones and representatives from Sen. Kay Hagans office and Rep. Burrs office will be there to discuss TRICARE Hikes and the Disability Councils rec-ommendation to offset VA disability with Social Se-curity. This is an essential gathering for retirees and family members.

The Regiment of Retired Marines breakfast is scheduled for 7 a.m. June 30 at the Ball Center aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. Retirees from all ser-vices are welcome to attend.

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Four food service specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and chefs with Sodexo, a French multinational corporation and the Marine Corps main food service provider, partici-pated in a quarterly culinary compe-tition at the Wallace Creek messhall aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 18.

The members of each team com-peted fiercely to earn the top prize of becoming chef of the second quarter for 2012, and the chance to go against winners of the last event to be titled chef of the year.

Twelve teams from different messhalls across Camp Lejeune, Cher-ry Point and New River competed for a chance to be here today, explained Charles James Jr., the area manager for Sodexo. Only four made it to this competition and one out those four will be chef of the quarter.

James explained, in order to place for the competition the nominees had to endure a series of tests on food ser-vice knowledge and sanitation proce-dures, as well as various workshops.

Each team was comprised of two members, four Marines with CLR-27 who are currently assigned to Messhall 303, and four Sodexo chefs assigned to Messhalls 128 aboard MCB Camp Lejeune and 455 aboard Camp Johnson.

This is a collective organization between the Marine Corps and So-dexo, James said. This is put to-gether mainly by the production man-agers and the senior (Marine) leaders at every food service location.

Gunnery Sgt. Morris Mayfield III, the operations chief for Food Service Company, CLR-27, explained the most important part of this competi-tion is not just competing but giving the best effort each member of the team has.

The major thing here is each in-dividual competing represents their messhall with the best of their abili-ties, Mayfield expressed. During this opportunity we are just fortunate enough to have two teams from our unit competing here representing the entire (2nd MLG).

The events theme required com-petitors to serve food for a picnic, however, the participants were re-stricted from serving ribs, chicken, hotdogs or hamburgers to increase the level of difficulty, and to encour-age them to think outside the box.

The restrictions and requirements

for the competition are always chal-lenging, Mayfield expressed. But this is what we do, we are never going to have the perfect setup, so we need to adapt.

The judges were responsible for evaluating every aspect of the food served by the competitors. Each teams score was based on cooking fundamentals, composition of dish, overall flavor, seasoning, doneness, timing of service and temperature.

I think this is a good way to

show how capable and proficient each one of the participants are, Mayfield concluded.

All four teams received a letter of appreciation for their efforts as food service specialists, but only the first, second and third place teams will be awarded their re-spective medals and a chef jacket.The Sodexo team from Messhall 455 took the first place, but the Marines of CLR-27 vowed to return the next quarter for the trophy.

CPL. MICHAEL LOCKETT26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

The transition from a line company, the muscle and sin-ew of the Marine Corps, to a staff billet, the Corps nervous system, can be jarring. Going from overseeing the day-to-day affairs of more than 200 Marines to planning months ahead is a change of pace.

I dont have a platoon or a company anymore. Staff work is not as much small unit preparation and execution, said Master Sgt. John Collins, 26th Marine Expedition-ary Unit headquarters commandant. Formerly a company gunnery sergeant, a platoon sergeant, a section leader and a squad leader, Collins responsibility is now the mainte-nance and operation of the facilities from which the 26th MEU operates, be it the command post at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the assault carrier the command ele-ment operates on during deployment or a command opera-tions center set up on shore in another country.

There are many ways to explain the difference between a staff billet and a line billet, but the simplest is this: The staff plans, the line executes. The staff decides what doors to kick in; the line company kicks them in, said Collins.

(In a line company), its more day-to-day and week-to-week. Here, youre looking months out, said Capt. Albert Silva, 26th MEU targeting information officer. Silva, former commanding officer of Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, was with artillery for more than four years before coming to the MEU. He went from leading 200

Marines to being directly responsible for one: himself.Indirectly though, hell help influence the operations of

more than 2,200 Marines, the strength of the fully compos-ited 26th MEU. Silva said, you go from worrying about the details of your Marines education, life, promotions to being concerned about getting the job done and supporting the larger unit as a whole.

The transition from the muscle to the gray matter of the Marine Corps can take some adjustment, said Collins. The best advice I ever received was the most important aspect of a staff billet was critical thinking. Take care of yourself physically and mentally, get the proper amount of sleep so youre thinking clearly, said Collins. Knee-jerk re-actions at this level can get Marines killed.

Taking a staff billet can also be a horizon-broadening experience for Marines who have served solely in line units. You need to broaden your horizons to a larger understanding of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force how it all intertwines. You need to understand the staff functions how your support translates to them meeting their train-ing objectives, said Silva. Coming here opened up my eyes about how the support we receive at the battalion level gets set up.

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. BegoAdrian C. Cottman and Leslie Ware, two chefs with Sodexo, hold the winners trophy after receiving fi rst place during a quarterly culinary competition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 18. Each team was comprised of two members, four Marines with CLR-27 who are currently assigned to Messhall 303, and four Sodexo chefs assigned to both Messhalls 128 aboard MCB Camp Lejeune and 455 aboard Camp Johnson. The events theme required competitors to serve food for a picnic, however, the participants were restricted from serving ribs, chicken, hotdogs or hamburgers, to increase the level of diffi culty and to encourage them to think outside the box.

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Service mem-bers with Combat Lo-gistics Battal-ion 6, Com-

bat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group had the opportu-nity to meet their new commanding officer dur-ing a change of command ceremony June 22.

During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo passed the responsibilities of the battalion to Maj. Brian W. Mullery.

Col. Yori R. Escalante, the CLR-2 command-ing officer and the guest speaker at the ceremony, took the chance to recog-nize Rizzo for his efforts as the battalion com-mander.

The biggest thing I can say about Ralph is that he cares, Escalante ex-pressed. He cares about the unit and he cares about the individual Marine.

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It has always been said that if someone cares, and you see that someone cares, everything else falls into place, Escalante said. And there is no bet-ter example for that than CLB-6.

Soon after Escalante finished his speech, Rizzo stood in front of his troops and shouted a thank you for their performance in Afghanistan.

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They would say Got it boss, and they would be right back on their weap-ons and on the road, Riz-zo said. Not one said no, not one said, Im tired to-day Thats what I will take away from these Ma-rines and sailors.

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al professionals, Mul-lery concluded. It is my privilege and my honor to lead you and I will work tirelessly every single day of my command to ensure you get to where you need to be.

CLB-6 welcomes new commander

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. Bego(Above) Lt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, left, the outgoing commanding offi cer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, receives the battalion organizational colors from Sgt. Maj. Roger F. Griffi th, the CLB-6 sergeant major, during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 22.

Photo by Cpl. Bruno J. BegoLt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo, the outgoing commanding offi cer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, speaks to the crowd during a change of command ceremony aboard MCB Camp Lejeune June 22. During the ceremony, Rizzo passed the responsibilities of CLB-6 to Maj. Brian W. Mullery.


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of II Marine Expedition-ary Force Headquarters Group gathered aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for a field meet in the spirit of building camaraderie and in honor of II MHGs command-ing officer, Col. Michael M. Sweeneys upcoming departure June 20.

We have the MHG commander leaving at the end of June, and we want-ed to do something where he could address the en-tire group, said Sgt. Maj. Michael D. Cressman, II MHG sergeant major.

II MHG is made up of six battalions 2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liai-son Company, 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, 2nd Radio Battalion, Headquarters and Ser-vice Company, 2nd In-telligence Battalion and 8th Communications Battalion.

The event was planned entirely by non-commis-sioned officers. One event coordinator from each battalion formed a com-mittee who planned the event together.

The whole purpose of the coordinators from each battalion was to make sure this came to fruition, said Sgt. An-drew S. Wilbur, a squad leader at Company B, 2nd LEB, II MHG and an event coordinator for field meet. It was a two-week planning process and it took a lot of networking

between the different bat-talions to make this come into effect because we were expecting one 1,000 people or more.

It was a really good time, and this is going to be an annual event, Wilbur continued. As it goes along I hope to see more participation, more events and for it to be more and more successful each year.

The field meet had many events and activi-ties for the battalions to compete in, such as three-legged races, egg carries, tire-flipping races, tri-cycle races and a pull-up competition. Marines and family members could also participate in certain activities without groups, such as the dunk tank and the strongman game. Food and drinks were also served for the Marines and their families.

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I think its actually pretty fun. I didnt know what to expect when we came out here, but it turned out a lot better and a lot more fun than what I anticipated, said Lance Cpl. Eric Pickett, an electronic intelligence intercept operator with 2nd Radio Battalion, II MHG. Its a good way to send the commander off, and I definitely think we should turn it into an an-nual event.

The units that com-prise II MHG are spread out across MCB Camp Lejeune and rarely have the opportunity to get together, according to Cressman.

I think it (went) well, and Im glad we opened it up to the families, said Cressman. I was sur-prised by how many fam-ilies showed up. Id say at its peak, we had 1,200 people here today.


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Photo by Cpl. Daniel A. WulzSgt. Enrique Watson, a military policeman with 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, competes against his fellow Marines during the tire fl ipping race at the II MHG Field Meet June 20 aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.

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Chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialists with Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Ma-rine Logistics Group are working to teach Marines the skills they need to combat chemical warfare during a de-contamination course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune June 19.

The week-long course was designed to provide Ma-rines the knowledge they need to successfully operate as a qualified CBRN defense specialist.

The main purpose of the training is to teach people how to do our job, said Lance Cpl. Dylan Tinsley, a CBRN defense specialist with CLR-27. We dont have enough specialists to contain an outbreak the size of (a military installation), in which case well need help

from other Marines.Approximately 30 Marines learned how to decontam-

inate themselves, protect themselves from an outbreak and to expediently put on their mission oriented pro-tective posture gear while under the cover of a poncho liner.

The regiments defense specialists worked diligently to feed Marines the knowledge they need to ward off chemical agents.

Everyone is taking in the knowledge very well, Tin-sley said. They understand what is being taught, and they know the gear well.

Training like the decontamination course is crucial to the welfare of the Marine Corps due to the underwhelm-ing number of CBRN specialists, Tinsley stated.

The regiments goal is to have 15 percent of its Ma-rines trained on the subject matter, but in ideal circum-

stances 25 percent of a units Marines would be trained to take on a chemical outbreak.

We teach the Marines as much as we can, Tinsley said. We cover extra information because you can never be too safe.

A secondary course is also offered for those who com-plete the first of the two. The monitor, survey and recon-naissance course puts Marines in the field where they search out the problem.

Though more people would relate chemical war-fare with science fiction than the war in Afghanistan, the CBRN defense specialists with CLR-27 are giving a wealth of knowledge to whoever would like to be a qualified defense specialist. The next course commences Aug. 6, where the CBRN section will look to add on to the approximate 200 Marines who already completed the course.

SGT. RICHARD BLUMENSTEIN24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

Staff Sgt. Jeffery Perry is a Spartan.

Or at least it is what Ma-rines call him after experi-encing one of his hand-tai-lored CrossFit workouts.

I do hear it, Perry said. But none of that stuff comes from me. I am not one of those guys who brags.

But physical train-ing is not the only thing hes known for. He has to squeeze in his workout around his primary mission of ensuring vehicles and the Marines who work with them are ready to go at a moments notice.

Perry is the motor trans-portation chief with mo-tor transportation platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expedi-tionary Unit. His job fo-cuses on coordinating the movements of all CLB 24s motor vehicles as well as ensuring they stay up and running.

There is always some-thing that needs to be trans-ported so its a nonstop job, he said. Here with the MEU, it is probably the busiest I have ever been with a unit because the day-

to-day operations going on to support an entire MEU are unbelievable.

Perry said he enlisted about a year after graduat-ing from high school. He said his decision to join the Marine Corps came from a combination of wanting to serve his country, like his father who served three years in the Army during the Vietnam War, and the fact the Marine Corps has a reputation for being the toughest branch of the armed services.

I wanted to join the military, and I figured Hey if its like everybody says, the Marines are the hard-est, so I might as well do it, he said.

He said he chose his mili-tary occupational specialty, motor transportation oper-ator, after talking with his recruiter about his options and now absolutely loves what he does. So much, in fact, he said he has decided to make service in the Ma-rine Corps a career.

Growing up, raised by my father and my two older brothers, it was al-ways a guy thing, cars and trucks, and things like that, he said. My inten-tion was not to make a ca-reer or a life out of it at all. I figured I would do like

my father did. I guess the Marine Corps just grew on me those first couple years in. It was right for me so I stayed doing it.

Currently the Iraq-war veteran is on his fifth de-ployment this is his sec-ond with the 24th MEU. On ship he can often be

spotted leading the Ma-rines of his platoon in in-tense CrossFit workouts; workouts giving him the nickname Spartan.

I think they respect the idea of a staff (noncommis-sioned officer) who can go down there and hang with them, run with them, work

with them and do it along-side them, he said. As much as I hope to motivate them, they motivate me the same way to keep doing what I am doing.

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Photo by Sgt. Richard BlumensteinStaff Sgt. Jeffrey Perry, the motor transportation chief with Motor Transportation Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lifts weights during a CrossFit workout on the fl ight deck of the USS Gunston Hall June 14.

houses and even trees in the area and we couldnt find it.

Shortly after returning to MCB Camp Lejeune, Fisher learned that his battalion would return to Marjah for one last deployment. He immediately recognized the opportunity to continue their search for the memorial mortar.

After a year of waiting and training, Fisher and his Marines eagerly returned to the Sistani area of western Marjah in December 2011. They continued their search with the same tenacity as they conducted every assigned, but found nothing for months.

One day in February, Fisher received a call from Gunnery Sgt. Michael Beech, the Weapon Co. combined anti-armor team platoon sergeant, who was located at Patrol Base Duluth. Beech told Fisher that he was in possession of the shell casing he was looking for. The casing was found by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal team in Marjah and, fortunately, they kept it from being destroyed.

Fisher immediately traveled to PB Duluth and confirmed that the shell casing was indeed the one his platoon dropped in the mortar tube over a year ago.

Somehow, at some point in time, during all their cache sweeps, this round showed up, said Fisher. When they said they found it, at first I thought they were messing with us. I couldnt

believe we actually found it. To find it, after firing it over a year ago I think it was meant to be.

Fisher immediately brought the shell casing to his Marines, who expressed a mixture of joy and disbelief at the dis-covery.

I couldnt believe it until I had it in my hands. As soon as I told the platoon, people started crying, said Fisher. I had grown men who are warfighters, crying because we had this one round. They were all ecstatic.

I was in shock. I felt goose bumps up my spine after Gunny Fisher told us about it, said Haglund. It felt like Frank was right there watching us the entire time.

Since finding the shell casing, Fisher and his Marines have been working to ensure it gets back to the Camp Lejeune as a memorial for Zaehringer.

I talked to our commanding officer and got his blessing to take it home, even with all the paper work we had to go through, said Fisher. We told the (battalion) sergeant major we wanted to take it and display it in the company of-fice for a while, then bring it home to his family.

Fisher and his Marines will soon be back on American soil. They plan to present the shell casing to Zaehringers wife, Cassie and his parents, Sharon and Frank.

One way or another, were bringing it home to his family, said Fisher.

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Even though the Marines are departing the area, the long-term friendship and solid foundation between the two services will remain intact.

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The young women of the 97G Jacksonville Area Soccer As-sociations Coastal Surge team are experts at what they do. Their dedication to their sport

and team led them on a wild journey. From the soccer fields of Jacksonville to Greensboro, N.C., the

young team threw themselves whole-heartedly into a world of shin guards, grass stains and soccer balls.

Now, they are ready for a new adventure. This time, the game will take them to Sacramento, Calif.

As winners of the U.S. Youth Soccer Associations Regional Presidents Cup, the members of the Coastal Surge are prepar-ing to represent Jacksonville, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and all the surrounding areas of coastal N.C. in sunny California at the National Presidents Cup.

For this team, their coaches and parents this is the chance of a lifetime. Comprised of girls between the ages of 12 and 14, the team is young and small, compared to teams from other parts of the world. What they lack in size, though, they make up for in strength.

This is a unique group, said Chrissy Taylor, a member of the Coastal Surge coaching staff. These girls are incredibly talented, athletic and academic. They are the complete package.

Taylor, along with coaches Becky Morton and Nick Acosta, saw the power and dedication behind their team all season. Competing against

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son weve had, according to Morton.The girls team won seven games and tied twice,

Photos by Jessie Heath(Above, left) Members of the Coastal Surge soccer team run drills during a practice in Jacksonville recently. The team, comprised of girls between 12 and 14 years old, won the Regional Presidents Cup recently. (Above) A member of the Coastal Surge soccer team practices dribbling the ball. The Coastal Surge is preparing to take part in the National Presidents Cup tournament in Sacramento, Calif. (Left) Tessa Friesen runs a drill with teammates during a Coastal Surge practice at the Jacksonville Area Soccer Associations fi elds June 20. Friesen, a military child, says she got her love for soccer from her father who is currently deployed.

Photo by Jessie HeathMembers of the Coastal Surge soccer team run at the beginning of practice in Jacksonville June 20. The Coastal Surge team is preparing for the National Presidents Cup tournament in Sacramento, Calif. The team experienced their best season in several years, with seven wins and no losses in their regular season.

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Anglers of the Crystal Coast have a new battle cry: The spanish are coming! The spanish are coming!

They are not refer-ring to Spaniards from Europe, but the return of the Spanish mackerel to nearshore waters.

This spring we received a typical start when the Spanish mackerel made its usual appearance in early May. Sadly and quite inexpicably they disappeared shortly after arriving. Now they are back with a vengance, and anglers are pulling them into their boats quickly.

Spanish mackerel catches are excellent along the beach. From in-let to inlet, above 30 to 40 feet of water, anglers are catching Spanish mack-erel. Over the weekend, while I was surf fishing the Emerald Isle surf I

could easily count a dozen boats stringing out from just west of Bogue Pier toward the Bogue Inlet sea buoy. They were all catching Span-ish mackerel.

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fin to distinguish them from the king mackerel, which have no black spot. Spanish must be a mini-mum of 12 inches with a bag limit of 15 fish, and kings are minimally 24 inches and a bag limit or three fish per day applies. Measurements are fork lengths.

Catches of Spanish mackerel picked up along Topsail and Bogue Banks piers as well. Some fish weighed more than five pounds at Bogue Pier.

Surf fishing is slow with only an occasional Spanish mackerel caught. The Spanish mackerels favorite bait, glass min-nows, remain off the beach around the inlets and piers. Surf fishing is slow for most anglers with only the occasional catch.

Flounder are still caught on the reefs and

rocks. Anglers have not reported any problems catching flounder,short or long. There are indi-cations they are moving closer to the shore as waters warm. I will keep you up to date.

The Topsail piers and local piers are reporting weeks of strong catches. Bogue Pier had a couple of three-pounder fish caught recently. Fish are caught on live shrimp, mud minnows and finger mullet. I also saw a three-pound fish landed at Bogue Pier on the stan-dard Christmas tree trout rig of a red lead-head and green grub-float on a cork with a six-foot leader. The size limit for floun-der remains 15 inches at a minimum, and the bag limit of six flounder remains in effect.

Cobia fishing is wind-ing down again, but there are still a few being landed and weighed in at local tackle shops.

Nearshore and off-shore, on any structure, the sea bass bite is strong. Remember the creel limit is only five sea bass per person. I heard one head-boat captain muse, Those things are vora-cious, and there are so many they are going to clean off the reefs of bait soon.

As far as the trout catch goes, some are caught in the marshes

and near Core Creek. We also saw a few on Bogue and Oceanana Pier and especially on the Topsail piers.

Farther offshore the great dolphin bite con-tinues along with wahoo and billfish. Dolphin are found from the northeast side of the Big Rock, inshore to the 14-Buoy and even as close as Big-10, which is only 16 miles from Beaufort Inlet.

This time of year the other fun fish are the amberjacks. Not many fish pull harder. AJs are typically caught over almost any hard struc-ture, natural or not. Good places to try include the Hutton, Big-10 and Little-10, Northwest Places and on any hard bottom on the east side of the Look-out shoals.

The Bogue Inlet dredg-ing is scheduled for July 20 through Aug. 2, and Sep. 15 through 28.

The Ask Dr. Bogus Fish-ing show can be heard every Monday morning at 7:30 on 107.1 FM and 1240 AM, and can be accessed on the Coastal Daybreak Facebook page at any time. For more information on the Bogue Inlet Dredging Schedule or for any ques-tions regarding dredging in Coastal Carolina, visit www.saw.usace.army.mil/nav/Dredge-

For most of my childhood, I wanted a sibling.

Being an only child in a neighborhood full of multiple-child homes, I desperately wanted somebody to play with after everybody went inside for dinner. I searched high and low for a method to locate the sibling I constantly craved.

I even went as far as to ask my mother for a twin brother. I never got him.

I was nearly 10 when I finally realized I wasnt cursed as an only child, but rather uniquely gifted with all my parents time and attention.

I very quickly dropped the sibling search.

I learned I had no interest sharing my mom or dad with anybody else. Any sibling of mine would need to find different grandparents ours was already spoken for by my cousin and me, and we kept them plenty busy with sporting events, school breaks and a myriad of other things we did, like drinking MiracleGro in efforts to be taller or having knee surgery to repair several years of damage.

Being an only child had its advantages.

When I went to college I joined

a sorority and suddenly had 30 sisters. In addition, I found myself surrounded by a collection of friends who added another three sisters and eight brothers into the mix. Suddenly, I had more siblings than I knew what to do with.

The more comfortable we became with each other, the more we began to compete against each other. We

competed for the best grades, funniest jokes and nicest car, which is a joke if you ever saw what most of us were driving around.

While our competitions and rivalries were always friendly in nature, I would be lying if I said they never got heated. We were all competitive we all wanted to win.

The recent victory for the Miami Heat pays homage to the spirit of competition. After years of disappointing losses and second-rate critiques from sports commentators, the Heat finally has a title to call their own. The NBA Finals winning teams journey to the top was fraught with less-than-stellar performances. Through their disappointments, the Heats understanding of competition kept them from shrinking back and deciding they couldnt rival their opponents.

They stuck to their guns, pushed harder and tried more. In the end it was worth it. LeBron James and his teammates enjoyed their crowning moment with hundreds of fans watching last week.

Of course, there cant always be multiple winners. In team sports, its easy to have 10 or more individuals to hail as a winner. When you

compete alone, though, there can only be one.

Amid constant battles for superiority and notoriety, be they noteworthy or not worth mentioning, it is easy to bypass the simple joy of competing. However, everybody cannot be a winner in every competition. While many parents preached the simple act of competing in a challenge makes one a winner, if every person were declared a winner in a race there would be no point to racing in the first place. The desire to come out on top often fuels the fire in the dedicated worker-bee.

We must declare winners and losers. Its nothing personal just the way competition plays itself out.

Just ask the Gluckstein brothers. Steven and younger brother Jeffery are locked in competition for the U.S. Olympic mens trampoline lone spot. In a home where both siblings are highly capable of making the team and feel unstoppable, the tension is palpable. Regardless of the outcome, one sibling is competing in London this summer and one is going to see his 2012 Olympic dreams crumble.

Among service members competitiveness ranks high on the list of what draws them together. Whether aiming for the Weapons Training Battalions high shooter title or passing the Combat Fitness Test ahead of everybody else, competitive spirit drives many service members to strive to reach their personal best.

In order to get to the top, we need competition. If there is no

Kayak In The SunToday, 1 to 2 p.m.Enjoy a free scenic tour on the local waterways with the Outdoor Adventures staff aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. During this guided tour, patrons can enjoy being outdoors. Interested participants should sign up at the Outdoor Adventures offi ce. This event is open to all authorized Department of Defense identifi cation cardholders 16 years and older. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/Outdoor.

Learn to SailSaturday and SundayThese two-day sailing courses for both beginners and advanced participants will be offered every weekend from May to September. The Saturday class will last from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Sunday class will run from noon to 5 p.m. Weekday classes will also be available. A class participation fee of $110 includes all necessary class materials and a U.S. Sailing Certifi cation upon completion of the course. This class is open to all authorized DOD identifi cation cardholders 12 and older. All participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com.

Youth Sports fall programs registrationJuly 2 through 16The youth sports offi ce is now accepting registration packets for fall sports programs. Early registration is $25. Parents interested in enrolling their child in cheerleading, football, tackle football or soccer should visit the youth sports offi ce in Goettge Memorial Fieldhouse to sign up. Due to track renovations, the fall track program is pending. The fall youth sports programs are open to all authorized patrons ages 5 through 15. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/youthsports or call 451-2177.

Surfi ng Safari Kids CampTimes varyJoin certifi ed instructors for a week-long surf camp, specially designed for children and teenagers, ages 8 through 17. A new camp begins every Monday at Onslow Beach, between the Offi cers Seashells and the Col. Beach House. With a low student-to-teacher ration of 3:1, this surf camp will give students individual attention and provide all necessary equipment. Prices vary. To register, visit the Onslow Beach Guest Services offi ce or the Crab Shack. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/beach or call 440-6546.

THURSDAYHigh tide 2:28 a.m. 3:24 p.m.Low tide 8:45 a.m. 9:47 p.m.

FRIDAYHigh tide 3:31 a.m. 4:26 p.m. Low tide 9:42 a.m. 10:55 p.m.

SATURDAYHigh tide 4:36 a.m. 5:26 p.m.Low tide 10:42 a.m. 11:58 p.m.

SUNDAYHigh tide 5:39 a.m. 6:24 p.m.Low tide 11:41 a.m.

MONDAYHigh tide 6:40 a.m. 7:19 p.m.Low tide 12:57 a.m. 12:40 p.m.

TUESDAYHigh tide 7:37 a.m. 8:12 p.m.Low tide 1:51 a.m. 1:36 p.m.

WEDNESDAYHigh tide 8:32 a.m. 9:03 p.m.Low tide 2:43 a.m. 2:31 p.m.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationFor more information about the New River Inlet tides or other

locations, visit http://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov.

NEW RIVER INLETTIDE TABLES

Season Standings as of April 28

BASEBALL (10-12) W L

Angels 8 0Marlins 6 2Pirates 6 2Orioles 5 3White Sox 4 4Cubs 4 4

Athletics 2 6

Red Sox (AS) 1 7

Dodgers (AS) 0 8

* All games will be played as scheduled each Saturday at the Tarawa Terrace baseball complex aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area.

BASEBALL (13-15) W L

Rangers 5 1Yankees 4 2Pirates 3 3Mets (AS) 0 6

SOFTBALL (10-12) W L

Astros (AS) 6 0Rockies 3 3Dodgers 2 4Rays 1 5

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Photos by Jessie Heath(Left) Brice Vanderwerf practices the 10-step method during archery camp, led by the Outdoor Adventures division of Marine Corps Community Services aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Tuesday. (Above) A young participant in the archery camp strings his arrow with help from Chad Wells, recreational assistant, during archery camp aboard MCB Camp Lejeune Tuesday. Ten students, all ages 7 through 9, participated in the week-long camp.

Youth participate in summer archeryJESSIE HEATHSports editor

Aliette Thompson likes to try new things. She thinks it is funny when things dont go the way she expects them to and can find the humor in any situation, good or bad. Its why she likes archery so much.

I think its really fun and funny, said 7-year-old Thompson. When I get ready to shoot my bow and arrow, and it wiggles because I cant hold it right, it makes me laugh.

Thompson is one of 10 kids, all ages 7 through 9, participating in the Kids Archery Summer Camp. The program, sponsored by Outdoor Adventures, teaches kids the proper way to handle and shoot a bow and arrow.

On their first day of camp, the kids learned all the safety procedures

needed to par-ticipate on

the archery range.

They learned

the

10-step method

to proper aiming

and shoot-ing and started

practice without hesitation.So far, I really like

it, said Thompson. Im getting better than I was Monday, so thats a plus.

Assisting the newest archers in Jacksonville

in perfecting their skills, recreation assistants Chad Wells and Gabrielle Higgins took the time to individually teach each of their students. They mentored them from the sidelines and reminded them of the proper way to hold the bow, string the arrow and follow through after releasing the arrow.

Chad and (Higgins) are really nice, said Haven Reyna. I like them both, and they are really good at (archery). Theyre teaching us a lot of stuff.

Reyna said she learned a lot during the first two days of camp and wants to learn more so she can get better at shooting. The most important thing she learned her first day of camp was the power of concentration.

You need to concen-trate so you can get a better shot, said Reyna. You have to focus on the target and make sure you follow all the right steps to get your arrow in the right place.

You also can never point the arrow at people, just in case you acci-dently let go or it slips, Reyna added. You have

to make sure you point at what you mean to point at. Dont point at the sky or anybody.

With their safety rules clearly outlined and understood, students started to take their turns shooting. For Reyna, the experience was the first step toward a new hobby.

I think Ill ask my mom for my own bow, Reyna admitted. Maybe Ill be really good and start to do it on my own.

Reynas newfound ap-preciation for archery, a skill set rapidly rising in popularity, is not unique. Her camp mates all share her new enthusiasm for the sport.

I like to shoot the arrows during camp, ex-plained Brena Vanderw-erf. Its a lot of fun, and I can do it without having to be serious about anything.

Vanderwerf, who is only 9 years old, knows she is younger than most

people in archery, but thinks she will keep on participating in the sport.

Ill probably buy a bow and arrow one day when I get better, Vanderwerf said. Well have to wait and see how good I am.

Vanderwerf and her twin brother, Brice, both attended the archery camp after their mom signed them up. While Brena is simply enjoy-ing her time at camp, her brother is looking for-ward to the day when he can go hunting with his father.

My dad goes hunting a lot, and he uses a bow and arrow, explained Brice. I think Ill prob-ably go with him when I get better and shoot with my own bow.

The summer archery camp program, held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Archery Range aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, groups kids ac-

cording to age. This helps recreation specialists bet-ter assist students in their learning process. The par-ticipants in the first week of archery camp fully appreciate the unique set-ting of their camp.

We get away from our teachers in school and have other teachers here, said Morgan Humphrey. School is out, so we come here and have fun with Mr. Chad and Ms. Gabby.

The next summer ar-chery camp is held for 10 through 13-year-old stu-dents. The camp will take place aboard MCB Camp Lejeune July 9 through 12. The cost of the camp is $50 per child. Parents can register their children at the Outdoor Adven-tures office. The program is first come, first served, and space is limited.

For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/outdoor/index.

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