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Story by Lance Cpl. Jonah V. LovyStaff Writer

Elements from Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 executed a field training ex-ercise on Fort Stewart, Ga. June 1-7.

Marines completed simulated combat exercises over the course of the six day exercise. The purpose of the training was to simulate the unpredictable nature of combat, said Gunnery Sgt. Mark McBride, a company first sergeant with MWSS-273, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

“None of the Marines were aware of when

a simulated attack was coming, but when one came they had to respond quickly and gain accountability of their Marines and gear,” said McBride.

Motor Transport, Air Operations, and Headquarters Company all participated in the exercise. Motor Transport executed night convoys; Air Operations rehearsed re-fueling jets in a combat environment; and Headquarters Company focused on main-taining functionality and accountability un-der hazardous conditions.

Protect our own

Fair winds for Lieblein’s final flight

Story by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. TorresStaff Writer

The U.S. Northern Command has recently raised security aboard all federal installations to increase vigilance and safe-guard all Department of De-fense personnel, installations, and facilities.

The heightened level of security applies when an increased or more predict-able threat of terrorist activity exists.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort has experienced suspicious activity in the past few weeks. Although the instances were false alarms, the quick response of first responders aboard the Air Station assured there was no loss of person-nel or property.

“We take every suspicious package serious,” said Syranard “Serge” Watson, the antiterrorism officer aboard MCAS Beaufort. “We don’t get complacent.”

The Marine Corps has an official website where suspicious activity can be

see sweathogs, page 5

Sweathogs simulate combat on Ft. Stewart

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians prepare to employ a remotely controlled vehicle in response to a suspicious package aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 19. All military and civilian personnel aboard the Air Station are the “Eagle Eyes” of the installation, and are encouraged to report suspicious activity to keep the Air Sta-tion and its’ personnel out of harms way.

Cpl. Seth Pettengill mans a machine gun turret during a field exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga. June 1-7. The exercise included combat simulations that tested the reaction times of the Marines. Pettengill is a combat engineer team leader with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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Wounded warrior swims, cycles, com-petes in fight toward recovery – Page 9

Memorial ceremony held for Marines killed in Nepal – Page 9

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Vol. 50, No. 23Marine Corps Air Station

Beaufort, S.C.

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”

Col. William “Beavis” Lieblein receives gets the ‘thumbs up’ to fly his final flight in an F/A- 18 Hornet as the com-manding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, June 9. Lieblein kicked off his Marine Corps career with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 451 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort as a first lieutenant.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres

Photo by Sgt. Aneshea Yee

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Douglass

After flying his final flight as the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, Col. William “Beavis” Lieblein gets a wet down by Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting trucks as he taxis the F/A- 18 Hornet back to the hangar, June 9. Lieblein has served almost 26 years as a Marine Corps officer after earning a degree in industrial engineering. He has held command of MAG-31 for two years.

Col. William “Beavis” Lieblein prepares to take-off on his final flight in an F/A- 18 Hornet as the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, June 9. Lieblein has been on sev-eral deployments, including a year long deployment to Afghanistan in support of Op-eration Enduring Freedom in 2011.

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

Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sun-day 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

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

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

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

Chapel serviCes

Fraud, Waste and AbuseIf 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.

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.

Hotlines

See something suspiciousSay something.

Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY

Sexual Assault

MCAS Beaufort Station InspectorSexual Assault Response CoordinatorForce Protection infor-mation and concernsPMO DispatchSevere Weather and Force Protection

228-7789

228-6904

228-6924

228-6710

1-800-343-0639

Mess hall MenuSaturday, Sunday and holidaysBrunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Midrats

Sunday - Thursday11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m.

Monday - FridayBreakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m.Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m.

Takeout Window Hours:

Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m.Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

NBA Finals Word Search

Sudoku

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on June 17.

Word BankJumpshotDefenseOffense

ShotclockTurnoverTimeoutOvertimeChampion

CoachJumpball

FoulTrophy

Basketball Dunk

LeBron

SaturdayLunch

Smoked ham and cabbage soup

Dinner Apple glazed corned

beef and riceSunday

LunchBaked fish with butter

crumb topping

DinnerPork chops with

smothered onions

Monday - Friday Breakfast

LunchPepper steak and

rosemary potatoes

DinnerSpanish chorizo and

potato soupTuesday

LunchBeef with vegetables

and barley soup

DinnerBean with bacon

soup and peasWednesday

LunchChipotle roasted sweet potatoes

DinnerCreole shrimp and

cornThursday

LunchChicken with rice

soup and breadsticks

DinnerSalisbury steak and

southern style greens

MondayHot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

FridayLunch

Chicken and cheese enchiladas

DinnerLouisiana seafood gumbo and rice

Saturday 2 p.m.PG-13 (1:53)

Saturday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:27)

Saturday 7 p.m.PG-13 (1:46)

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.G (1:47)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (2:21)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Sunday 7 p.m.R (1:50)

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Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast

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Effective June 1, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is in Tropical Cy-clone Condition V for Hurricane season until Nov. 30. There are

currently no threats. Due to El Nino conditions, it’s likely to be a below average tropical cyclone season for

the Atlantic. NOAA is predicting 6-11 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and

0-2 major hurricanes. Monitor local weather sources to stay up to date and

be prepared.

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June 12, 1961: President John F. Kennedy signed a Presidential Proc-

lamation calling for the American flag to be flown at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., at all times during the day and night. Discussions between the Attorney General’s office and Marine Corps officials earlier in 1961 on improv-ing the visibility and appearance of the monument led to the proposal to fly the Flag continuously, which by law could only be done by Congres-sional legislation or by Presidential

proclamation.

Did you know...

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

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.

I have no voice yet I speak to you, I tell of all things in the world that people do. I have leaves, but I am not a tree, I have pages, but I am not a bride. I have a spine and hinges but I am not a man or a door, I have told you all I cannot tell you more. What am I?

Brain Teaser

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on face-

book.com/MCASBeaufort on June 17.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Seeking Safety - A Trauma Recovery Group in the IPAC building aboard MCAS Beaufort, June 19 from 1 - 3 p.m. For more information call 228-6613

Happenings

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.

Lt. Allen PresserChaplain, U.S. Navy

“Never tire of doing good” (2 Thessalonians 3:13). This statement sounds gram-

matically incorrect, unless we realize that it is a literal statement. When I hear this statement, my imagination goes to a son with the reply of, “Oh Dad, do I have to?” “Yes son, you have to,” replies the father. “But Dad, why do I have to,” the son asks? “Because it is the right thing to do and this is what the Lord tells us to do in His Holy Word,” the father replies. “Where in the Word and what does it say exactly” one may ask? In the Book of 2 Thessalonians it states: “But as for you, brethren, do not grow weary of doing good. Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all! The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”

We may not always feel like doing good; however, we are to live our lives not based on our feelings, but what is right. We should live our lives based on godly principles doing what is right in both the sight of God and man, and thus, we will then find favor with the same. Favor is a good thing, and His Word says that He surrounds us with favor as with a shield (Psalm 5:12). I think of this as protection and help in time of our need. It is always best to live our lives on what is right, regardless of the way we feel. We can get ourselves into trouble if we do not do what is right; therefore, we should do our best to live the best life we can so we may have a clean and pure con-science before both God and man.

As my deceased grandfather used to say, “It is in the good book: Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tender-hearted, be courteous; not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing. For ‘He who would love life and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips from speaking deceit. Let him turn away from evil and do good; Let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayers; but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.’ And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righ-teousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.’ But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; having a good conscience, that when they defame you as evildoers, those who revile your good conduct in Christ may be ashamed. For it is

better, if it is the will of God, to suffer for doing good than for doing evil. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit” (2 Peter 3:8-18).

Further, God’s holy Word says, “Love never fails” (1 Corinthians 13:8); therefore, if we are doing our best to do what is right and act and respond in love, then despite the way the circumstances appear, we have not failed, contrarily, we have won. We are not responsible on how someone else responds; yet, we should do our best to treat oth-ers with a heart of love displayed in godly actions and respect.

Moreover, love is the very essence of God, and Scripture tells us that God is love. Someone recently asked me what I thought the most impor-tant thing to God is. I had to think about it for a minute, and then in response, I said it must be love since God is love. We should then always have God and love in the forefront of our minds and hearts in dealing with others, and love is the correct response in every situation for love never fails. There is tough love, and sometimes love rebukes or speaks up for what is right in the face of opposi-tion, but even then, it will not only be for a good cause, and eventually love will win the battles in our lives amidst the way the situation may or may not appear. The Lord has already won the war, all that is left are a few battles to be fought with Him along the path of life, and as we walk in faith and love, we will see the love of God displayed in the situations and in our own hearts and lives. We should never underestimate the power of love and never tire of doing good.

Chaplain’s Corner

Never tire of doing good

“Men do not really live for honors or for pay; their gladness is not the taking and holding, but in doing, the striving, the building, the living. It is a higher joy to teach than to be taught. It is good to get justice, but better to do it; fun to have things but more to make them. The happy man is he who lives the life of love, not for the honors it may bring, but for the life itself. ”

R.J. Baughan

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Swim Camp at the MCRD Parris Island pool, June 16-26 from 5 - 7 p.m. The program focuses on stroke refinement and physical fitness. Sessions will be physically demanding and strength building. For more information call 228-7943.

Story byCpl. Sarah Cherry Community Relations

The skill traits forged and encouraged in the Corps along with the opportunities available to Marines open new doors to those who seek them.

Cpl. Megan Hines, an intelligence analyst with Marine Aircraft Group 31, opened a new door when she applied for and was accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. The Academy’s 170 appointment slots are avail-able to regular and reserve sailors and Marines through a rigorous application process.

“When I set my sights on the Academy, there was no reluctance. It was either all or nothing,” said Hines. “Few accomplish what many aspire to achieve, so the possibility of rejection didn’t scare me.”

Hines joins the class of 2019 this fall, checking into the academy, June 25. The Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers of competence, character, and compassion in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, according to their website.

They seek top-performing, energetic Marines and sailors who demonstrate strong leadership.

“Since I was a senior in high school, I have desired to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces as an officer. It was just a matter of methodical plan-

ning and timely execution to create a viable path to that goal,” said Hines.

Officers in the United States Marine Corps set the example for other Marines and lead with confidence, decisiveness and good judgment. More than just leaders, these Marines manage, supervise, and train their subordinates. They are ultimately responsible for meeting the mis-sion of the Marine Corps.

“The achievement of freedom and its preser-vation requires dedicated men and women to answer the call,” said Hines in a statement sent to the Naval Academy. “I am a United States Ma-rine; I have answered the call once before and I wish to answer the call once again by gaining a commission as an officer in the naval service.”

The Academy offers a host of courses in a highly competitive environment, including naval science, engineering, navigation, and weapons systems. These are supplemented with courses in leadership, ethics and military law. Students are also required to take physical education.

The 170 year old school provides its students with education and training to brighten their own future.

“The unknown is bound to cause some nerves, but worrying is for the faint of heart,” said Hines. “The end result is at the forefront of my thoughts.”

The Jet Stream Friday, June 12, 20154 In Other News

Back to schoolMAG-31 Marine accepted to Naval Academy

Cpl. Megan Hines (bottom row, fourth from left) has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. The Academy prepares its students to become professional officers of competence, character and compassion in the Navy and the Marine Corps. Hines is an intelligence analyst with Marine Aircraft Group 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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Cpl. Megan Hines has been accepted to the U.S. Naval Academy. She will join the class of 2019 during the upcoming fall semester. Hines is an intelligence analyst with Marine Aircraft Group 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

The Jet Stream Friday, June 12, 2015 5More of the story

“The exercise gave junior Marines a chance to learn from their mistakes,” said Mc-Bride. “Several Marines that were part of the exercise had

never been placed in a situa-tion like this before.”

“Time in the field helps us prepare for real life combat situations and brings us clos-er as a unit,” said Pfc. Peralta Altamirano, a bulk refueler with MWSS-273.

The exercise was not the

first simulated combat train-ing executed by MWSS-273, and it won’t be the last. The squadron plans to return to Ft. Stewart this December.

“The training was 100 percent successful,” said Mc-Bride. “I look forward to doing it again.”

Sweathogscontinued from page 1

Lance Cpl. Christian Gruner and Pfc. Bryan Walton defend their fighting position during a field exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga. June 1-7. Marines were unaware of when simulated attacks would happen and had to be vigilant at all times during the exercise. Gruner is a facilities manager with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Walton is a field wireman with the squadron.

Lance Cpl. Kenneth Hildebrandt eats a meal during a field exercise on Fort Stewart, Ga. June 1-7. The Marines ate and slept out in the field for the duration of the exercise. Hildebrandt is a machinist with Combat Logistics Company 23, Combat Logistics Regiment 25.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Kayla Douglass

Sgt. Jessie Gibbens, right, and Lance Cpl. David Steele clean their weapons during a field exer-cise on Fort Stewart, Ga. June 1-7. The exercise was a combat simulation that required Marines to maintain all their gear at all times. Gibbens is the airfield operations training team noncom-missioned officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Steele is an armorer with the squadron.

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reported, known as Eagle Eyes, that allows anony-mous reporting. The web-site allows authorities to keep close surveillance of the Air Station by analyz-ing reports and checking for trends or patterns in suspicious or out of place individuals, objects, or acts.

“If you see something, call us,” said Master Gun-nery Sgt. Napoleon Dun-bar, the provost sergeant with the Provost Marshall’s Office aboard the Air Sta-tion. “We will send out a team to respond, and if the act is deemed suspicious, we will call the Crime In-vestigation Department. Depending on the severity of the act, we may have to call the Naval Criminal In-vestigative Service as well.”

Unusual activity can in-clude, but is not limited to, a person or group con-ducting surveillance activ-

ities such as photography, asking unusual questions, writing notes, sketching, drawing, or even testing security.

“Our adversaries target our personnel, our facili-ties, and our assets,” said Watson. “We can prevent attacks from our adversar-ies rather than reacting to them, and use their tactics to our advantage.”

Military police officers and first responders have a large area to keep watch, and Eagle Eyes gives the community an opportu-nity to report suspicious activity. Unattended boxes or bags, people or vehicles that look out of place, or individuals or groups do-ing suspicious activities are things to look for.

“For example, if some-one is standing outside the front gate taking pictures routinely, it should be re-ported,” said Watson. “If someone repeatedly goes to the Child Development Center and doesn’t have a child, that’s not normal.”

We have to focus on the act being done instead of the individuals doing it to save lives and protect property on the Air Sta-tion, said Watson.

“If you go to the website I ask that you give as many details as possible,” said Watson. “The more details you provide, the easier it is for us to respond appropri-ately to the situation.

The Provost Marshall’s office did a great job re-sponding to the incidents on base, and everything we’ve practiced went into play. We also sent up mes-sages to Marine Corps In-stallations East notifying them about the incidents.”

Living on or off base, all personnel, military or not, are the eyes and ears of the Air Station. Everyone is encouraged to report suspicious activity to keep MCAS Beaufort and its per-sonnel out of harm’s way.

To report suspicious ac-tivity, call (843) 228-6710 or 911, or visit USMCEagle-Eyes.org.

Eagle Eyecontinued from page 1

An explosives ordnance disposal technician aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort responds to a report of a suspicious package aboard the Air Station, May 19. Although the incident was a false alarm, the quick response of first responders assured there was no loss of personnel or property.

Military police officers aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort cordon off Geiger Blvd. while evacuating children and personnel from the Child Development Center, May 19.

Photos by Sgt. Aneshea Yee

The Jet Stream Friday, June 12, 2015 7In Other News

Story by Lance Cpl. Samantha K TorresStaff writer

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more impor-tant than any other one thing.”- Abra-ham Lincoln.

Cpl. Daniel Jacobs, an Ordnance Technician with Marine Fighter At-tack Squadron 312, stood in front of his squadron and read the Noncom-missioned Officer’s creed, showing his command he was committed to the roles and responsibilities of a Corporal of Marines.

“It was hard work to get on this board,” said Jacobs. “I recently won Marine of the quarter for the squad-ron, and I believe all my hard work outside of my job really paid off, and the promotion shows it.”

Jacobs joined the Marine Corps to be part of the close knit brother and sisterhood.

“I love being a Marine,” said Jacobs,” but I love being an Ordnance Marine.”

Jacobs will be deploying to the Western-Pacific as a newly promoted Corporal in July, where he can contin-ue to build his leadership skills.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres

VMFA-312’s Meritorious Marine

Cpl. Daniel Jacobs stands with his promotion warrant and copy of the noncommissioned officer’s creed after being meritoriously pro-moted in the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 2. Jacobs will be deploying to the Western-Pacific in July as a newly pro-moted NCO. Jacobs is an ordnance technician with VMFA-312, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

With another chevron on his collar, Cpl. Daniel Jacobs reads the noncommissioned offi-cer’s creed to the Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, in the squadron’s hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 2. He has just been meritoriously promoted to a corporal of Marines, and can now build his leadership skills as a new NCO. Jacobs is an ord-nance technician with VMFA-312, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Cpl. Daniel Jacobs, left, stands at attention in front of Lt. Col. Harry Thomas, as his promotion warrant is read in the Marine Fighter Attack Squad-ron 312 hangar, June 2. Jacobs was meritoriously promoted to corporal, assuming the responsibilities of a noncommissioned officer earlier than anticipated. Jacobs is an ordnance technician with VMFA-312, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Thomas is the commanding officer of the squadron.

The Jet Stream Friday, June 12, 20158 Around The Corps

Corps Bits

Story and Photo by Lance Cpl. Chris GarciaII Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment participated in a section chief course aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18 - June 5.

Approximately 20 infantry Marines were chosen to participate in the course, which teaches them to improve their ability to op-erate howitzers. The five-week course shows them how to operate every position on the weapon systems safely.

The howitzer is an artillery cannon that shoots projectiles such as high-explosive shells, and guided artillery shells at low and high angles, and normally requires a crew of five to operate. In combat, section chiefs help operate the howitzer and maintain safety when firing.

Cpl. Cristobal Cartagena, a rifleman and student with 1/10, II Marine Expeditionary Force, said that the first Marine is respon-sible for lowering and raising the loading tray and firing the weapon when given the command. The second Marine is in charge of putting powder inside the chamber after the round has been inserted and primed, while the third Marine cuts powders and hands them to the second Marine. The fourth Ma-rine places the rounds onto the loading tray, then the fifth Marine fuses the rounds and inserts the round into the chamber.

The section chief ensures the safety of each Marine operating the howitzer, keep-ing a watchful eye on all the tasks at hand. In a combat environment, safety and supervi-sion is paramount to the mission.

Marines were given leadership roles through-out the course. During combat scenarios given to them by their instructors in practical applica-tion, they had to use the capabilities of others in their sections, while proving their own leader-ship abilities and ensuring the weapon systems were ready to be used.

Luther said the ultimate goal of the course is to make sure each Marine is confident in their ability to lead; the section chief is in charge of the howitzer, and needs to be the most knowledgeable.

The students learned each tangible facet of the weapon system, and also acquired a better understanding of how to lead their fellow Marines, said Cpl. Dontavius Bell, a rifleman and student with 1/10.

Story by Cpl. Shawn ValosinII Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Squad leaders with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment conducted an Emergency Close Air Support Training Exercise at the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer facility at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 2, 2015.

The SAVT is one of only six of its kind in the Marine Corps, and is capable of dis-playing virtually any terrain on a 180-de-gree screen, giving a realistic feel to the scenarios. The facility is capable of running multiple sections of aircraft at a time with artillery, naval gunfire and mortars. Bin-oculars can also be picked up and turned around, creating a virtual 360-degree fight, with possible threats popping up behind participants.

By training in such an advanced facility, Marines can get the feel of calling in for emergency close air support without us-ing aircraft, drones or munitions, making good use of the Marine Corps’ limited bud-get while simultaneously keeping service members out of harm’s way.

Marines in the trainer called for simulated emergency close air support to the SAVT operator, relaying information that was necessary to get air support to a given tar-get. The operator would then respond that he heard their call clearly and understood the directions, or that he did not hear what they said and had them relay the message again. Once the operator heard the call and had a target’s location and elevation, a simulated bomb would annihilate the tar-get displayed on the screen in front of the squad leaders.

Charlie Co., 1/8 conducts close air support training

U.S. Marines ready to help troops in Western Asia

An MV-22B Osprey with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force, Crisis Response, Central Command, execute a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training exercise in Southwest Asia, May 29.

Louisburg, N.C - U.S. Marines assigned to Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit , conduct a high altitude low opening jump during category 3 sustainment training in Louisburg, N.C., June 2. The training allowed the Marines to practice proper techniques and procedures in preparation for deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet area of respon-sibility later this year.

Story and Photos by Lance Cpl. Garrett WhiteMarine Forces Central Command

UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - In the con-tinuing fight against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, U.S. and coalition military air-craft populate the skies above Iraq and Syria, executing daily strike missions against the terrorist organization.

The pilots flying these dangerous mis-sions are highly-trained professionals, but the potential for mechanical failure or being shot down by the enemy, is al-ways present.

An emergency response unit is need-ed for such a situation. The Marines and sailors of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, Crisis Response, Cen-tral Command provide this capability.

Marines and sailors with the SPMAGTF conducted a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise to prepare for this potential mission in Southwest Asia, May 29.

“The purpose of these exercises is to develop synchronization between the various elements of the SPMAGTF,” said Capt. Ryan Bobber, the assistant opera-tions officer with the Air Combat Ele-ment of the SPMAGTF.

1st Lt. Antonios Zikos, a platoon com-mander with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, explained that the ability of the unit to execute its own TRAP mis-sions provides the pilots in the air with peace of mind.

“If a pilot’s equipment fails and forces him to eject from his aircraft, he is al-ready going to be having a bad day,” Zikos said. “At least he can be reassured that the Marines are on their way to pick him up out of harm’s way.”

From the instant a downed pilot noti-fication gets passed, Marines are grab-bing their weapons and gear and board-ing their MV-22 Ospreys to rescue the isolated aviator.

One of the most important aspects of a successful TRAP mission is having the right information, Zikos said. Where the

isolated person is, if they are injured, or if they are near hostile forces are all im-portant pieces of information that could affect both the execution and the out-come of a TRAP mission.

While the Marines flying to the downed aircraft are being given as much infor-mation as possible, once on the ground it’s up to them to execute the recovery mission properly.

“Once we are on the ground, speed is our biggest ally,” Zikos said. “We have to set up security and locate the isolated person and/or equipment as fast as pos-sible, without exacerbating any injuries (the pilot) may have or improperly sani-tizing the aircraft of classified equip-ment.”

Due to the time-sensitive nature of a TRAP mission, the Marines constantly

train to, and refine, their standing mis-sion so they are ready to answer the call.

“Repetition and hands-on experience is important,” said Zikos. “Small details like the low visibility from dirt getting kicked up in the aircraft’s wash, or the difficulty of moving an injured person in rugged terrain can get overlooked when you just go over it on a whiteboard.”

“Exercises like these are important for the unit because it helps facilitate a unity of effort,” said Bobber. “The more everyone involved in these operations works with one another, the smoother things will go during an actual mission.”

The SPMAGTF TRAP force provides its services to other branches and coalition nations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Andre Dakis, 26th M arine Expeditionary Unit

Marines and sailors with 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force, Crisis Response, Central Command, escort a simulated isolated person onto an MV-22 Osprey during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in Southwest Asia, May 29. With U.S. and coalition forces conducting airstrikes in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, the TRAP forces of the SPMAGTF provide an on-call force dedicated to the safe return of U.S. and coalition service members.

Marines with 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regi-ment, II Marine Expeditionary Force partici-pate in a section chief course to learn how to operate every position on a howitzer aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 18 - June 5. The how-itzer is a towed 155mm artillery cannon that requires a minimum of five gun crewmembers to operate.

1/10 Marines train to become section chiefs

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Fightertown deployed:VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals

are currently deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the Unit

Deployment Program.

VMFA-251 Thunderboltsare currently deployed aboard

the USS Roosevelt as part of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.

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Story and Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brown26th Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – A key factor in preparing for a deployment is readiness. For Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, this means training for the unknown.

Marines and sailors with CLB-26 conduct-ed a mass casualty training exercise in the Combat Town training area aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June3. The exercise was executed to prepare for contin-gencies the unit may face while deployed with the 26th MEU.

The likelihood of injuries, given the broad range of missions the 26th MEU can re-spond to was the driving factor behind the scenario-based training. The scenarios were designed to mirror real-world operations.

When a mass casualty occurs, a MEU has designated teams within each subordinate unit who are called to assist with treating casualties. The exercise was designed to test the speed and efficiency of these casualty assistance teams.

During the exercise, Marines responded to a crisis involving a platoon which received multiple casualties. Mason was a litter-bear-er who treated and transported casualties to simulated landing zones.

Petty Officer 1st Class Michael S. Mitchell, a corpsman with CLB-26, was one of the corpsmen who lead the Marines during the exercise.

If any one team member cannot perform their task, it falls on the other members to pick up where the other left off, said Mitchell. Struggling to figure out ones responsibilities during a mass casualty event can cost time and a life, so fluid teamwork is essential.

Combat Logistics Battalion 26 is slated to deploy with the 26th MEU to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year.

Story by Sgt. Devin Nichols24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

USS FORT MCHENRY, at sea – Marines with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Sailors assigned to the dock land-ing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43) paid homage to the Battle of Midway during a ceremony at sea in the Gulf of Aden, June 6.

Seventy-three years ago, the Battle of Mid-way was fought in the Pacific and is consid-ered one of the most significant naval battles of World War II because it effectively halted the Imperial Japanese Navy’s advance across the Pacific. The Marines and sailors aboard the Fort McHenry, deployed to maintain re-gional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, took time to reflect on the battle.

Several Marines and sailors gave speeches during the ceremony, each highlighting an individual who fought in the battle. First Sgt. John Beckett, the company first sergeant for Kilo Co., said it made him very proud to hear the Marines and sailors speak since they did the research and wrote the words themselves.

Sgt. William Norris, a data network specialist with Headquarters and Service Company, BLT 3/6, gave a speech about Maj. Lofton R. Henderson, a Marine avia-tor who earned the Navy Cross on the first day of the battle. After losing a wing on his plane, he continued an attack and crashed into an enemy carrier.

Sgt. David Parslow, a joint terminal at-tack controller for Kilo Company, spoke about Capt. Richard E. Fleming, another Marine aviator, who earned the Medal of Honor. Parslow said Fleming was on a reconnaissance flight when his aircraft was hit by Japanese enemy fire over 170 times. Fleming suffered wounds but still successfully deployed his ordnance on an enemy carrier. The following day, he led a dive-bombing assault upon a Japa-nese battleship and hit his target before crashing into the sea.

Cpl. Lathan Faver, an assault am-phibious crewman with Kilo Co. gave a speech highlighting 1st Lt. Daniel T. Iver-son, who earned the Navy Cross when he was forced to land his aircraft on one wheel after a bombing run only to take off again the next day into heavy anti-aircraft fire.

Marines prepare for deployment, rehearse caring for casualties

Story and Photo by Lance Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Family, friends and service members gathered to remember six fallen Marines at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 3.

Capt. Dustin R. Lukasiewicz, 29, a UH-1Y pilot with HMLA-469 and a Harlan, Nebraska, native; Capt. Christopher L. Norgren, 31, a UH-1Y pilot with HMLA-469 and a Sedgwick, Kansas, native; Sgt. Ward M. Johnson IV, 29, a UH-1Y helicop-ter chief with HMLA-469 and a Seminole, Florida, native; Sgt. Eric M. Seaman, 30, a UH-1Y helicopter crew chief with HMLA-469 and a Riverside, California, native;

Cpl. Sara A. Medina, 23, a combat pho-tographer with MCIPAC, Okinawa, Japan, and a Kane, Illinois, native; and Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Hug, 22, a combat videog-rapher with MCIPAC, Okinawa, Japan, and a Maricopa, Arizona, native, were killed when a UH-1Y Venom helicopter crashed north of Charikot, Nepal, May 12 in support of Operation Maitri.

The Marines were helping with hu-manitarian assistance and disaster-relief operations after recent earthquakes in Nepal.

“Our Marines gave their lives so that others might live,” said Lt. Col. Edward W. Powers, the commanding officer of HMLA-469. “They gave their lives so the suffering of countless Nepalese to be

eased.”During the ceremony, many people

spoke of the Marines’ dedication and passion to the cause.

“Weather was deteriorating that af-ternoon, but our Marines pushed on re-gardless, fearlessly executing their mis-sion,” said Powers.

Family and friends also read eulogies and reminisced about the memories they had with fallen Marines.

The squadron displayed pictures of the fallen Marines and memorials for families and friends to say their final goodbyes.

“As we grieve, we cannot focus on the tragedy of their deaths,” said Powers. “We must focus on the brilliance of the way they lived their lives.”

Service members pay respects to fallen Marines at a memorial service aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 3. The ceremony honored six Marines killed in a helicopter crash while conducting relief efforts in Nepal.

Memorial ceremony held for Marines killed in Nepal

Story and Photo by Cpl. Eric KeenanDefense Media Activity

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – Many Marines would say their years in the Marine Corps are the toughest but best experience of their lives – the ca-maraderie and brotherhood is unparal-leled.

For Michelle Mummers, a retired Ma-rine major and wounded warrior, this is exactly the case.

“Her Marine Corps experience] was challenging, there was a lot of ups and downs, but overall it was the best deci-sion I ever made and I wouldn’t change a minute of it,” said Mummers.

While in the Corps, Mummers served as a squadron supply officer at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., a supply of-ficer for Weapons Training Battalion and developed curriculum at the Marine Corps Scout Sniper School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.

Mummers retired while attached to the Wounded Warrior Regiment at Wal-ter Reed National Military Medical Cen-ter in Bethesda, Md. in November 2012.

After leaving the Corps, Mummers fell into despair, waging a personal war with post-traumatic stress disorder, depres-sion and addiction.

“I think many Marines will say I searched for it [recovery] at the bottom of a wine bottle, getting a lot of sleeping pills to just try and numb things,” said Mummers. “That first year after I retired got kind of

dark and lonely I didn’t really know who I was or what I wanted to do.”

Friends from the regiment recom-mended that she compete in the War-rior Games to help her in the recovery process.

Mummers says she loves being back with Marines, a craving she missed when she left the Corps. The Warrior Games fills that gap for her.

“It was the camaraderie and just being back with Marines,” said Mummers. “It’s amazing how even after being out for a while, you get back into an environment with Marines and it’s like being home with 200 brothers and sisters.”

Competition keeps Mummers in the fight.

She found her path to recovery through swimming and cycling, com-mitting about two to four hours every day to training. Swimming became her therapy.

Mummers is competing in the cycling and swimming portions of the Depart-ment of Defense Warrior Games for the second year. The games this year will be held at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., June 19.

Her athletic endeavors also extend to the United States Naval Academy where she coaches the newly re-established women’s gymnastics team.

Thanks to training, coaching and com-peting, Mummers has a new outlook on life.

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 26, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, apply simu-lated first aid and secure a simulated patient to a stretcher during a mass casualty exercise at Combat Town aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 3.

Michelle Mummers cycles at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. May 28 in preparation for the 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games. This will be Mummer’s second time competing in both the cycling and swimming portion of the games. Mummer is a retired Marine major and wounded warrior.

Wounded warrior swims, cycles, competes in fight toward recovery

Marines, sailors remember Battle of Midway

MALS-31 Stingersa detachment is currently deployed to the Western Pacific supporting

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