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Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare jets to take off for a group sail exercise, Sept. 18. The three-week exercise along the East Coast will help Carrier Strike Group 12 increase efficiency and proficiency for an upcoming deployment. VMFA-251 previously joined Carrier Air Wing 1 as part of CSG-12 in a 2012 deployment from March to October in support of Arabian and Mediterranean Sea operations. During that deployment, the squadron was aboard the USS Enterprise, since replaced by the USS Roosevelt.

Thunderbolts travel to CSG-12Cpl. Sarah CherryStaff Writer

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squad-ron 251, also known as the Thunderbolts, flew out to join Carrier Strike Group 12 for a group sail exercise, Sept. 18.

The exercise is scheduled to last approxi-mately three weeks and takes place along the east coast of the United States. The purpose of the exercise is to permit the different units of CSG-12 to work togeth-er and gain familiarity for an upcoming deployment in early 2015. CSG-12 is cur-

rently commanded by Rear Adm. Andrew “Woody” Lewis.

“We haven’t been to the boat for two years,” said Capt. Lee Haight, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 from Winfield, Iowa.

VMFA-251 previously joined Carrier Air

Wing 1 as part of CSG-12 in a 2012 deploy-ment from March to October in support of Arabian and Mediterranean Sea opera-tions. During that deployment, the squad-

Clean Out Your Medicine CabinetCourtesy StoryMilitary Health System

On Sept. 27, TRICARE beneficiaries can safely and responsibly dispose of unused, expired or unwanted prescription medications. The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take-back Day will have sites around the country open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The DEA event allows people to turn in excess prescription drugs that otherwise could be abused or contaminate the environ-ment.

Prescription and over-the-counter “solid dosage” drugs—tablets

Sgt. Marcy SanchezPublic Affairs Chief

Service members and their fami-lies all share a common bond, the military lifestyle. Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold the Lowcountry Living Tri-Command Community Fair on Sept. 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., as a means to connect military service members and families across the Tri-Command.

The fair is part of the Front Porch

MACS-2 participates in WTICpl. Sarah CherryStaff Writer

Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 left Marine Corps Air Sta-tion Beaufort for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course, Sept. 19.

The WTI course is held bi-annually by Marine Corps Air Station Yuma and gives combat familiarity and proficiency to pi-lots, weapon system operators, ground

combat and combat support service personnel.

During WTI, MACS-2 will support Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 by playing an early warning and control role.

“What that means is we’ll be a gap-fill-ing radar, covering where central radar can’t due to terrain or other limiting fac-

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The Jet Stream Friday, September 26, 2014Command Information 3

Take away my first letter, and I still sound the same. Take away my last letter, I still sound the same. Even take away my letter in the middle, I will still sound the same. I am a five letter word. What am I?

Brain Teaser

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on Oct. 1.

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Tri-Command Weather

Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condi-tion V for Hurricane season until Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. This year will be an ex-tremely active season. NOAA is

predicting 8-13 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes and 1-2 major hurricanes.

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The detention ponds located in the Freedom Sound neighborhood of Laurel Bay housing are off limits to all personnel. ‘No Fishing Allowed’ and ‘Keep Out’ signs have been posted on the fences encircling both ponds.

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

The MCAS Beaufort Pistol Range has cancelled Recreational Fire until further notice due to range maintenance. For more information call Station Training at 228-6642.

The Red Ribbon Campaign Golf Tournament is scheduled to take place Oct. 17, at The Legends aboard MCRD Parris Island at 8 a.m. The event is free authorized patrons. For more information call 228-2465.

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 PresserU.S. Navy Chaplain Corps

How many friends do you have? Not “friends” from social media sites, but real friends that you can depend upon? Friends are those who stick close to you through good and bad. If my very unscientific evidence is true, not many people have true friends, namely an enduring and strong com-munity of people. My point is this: ev-eryone needs a strong community of friends in life.

So you may say, “Chaps, how do you know this?” Three examples tell me that this true. 1) My Christian faith tells me this. 2) My personal experience tells me this. 3) You have told me this. My faith: We need a strong commu-nity around us. The Bible states in Ecclesiastes 4:9, 12 “ Two are better than one…a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.” Close friendship with another is needed for life itself. The Trinity (God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit) and Adam and Eve (marriage) are two examples where Christian faith makes close re-lationships not just a good idea, but essential for life itself. Personal experi-ence: I have the blessing of a great mar-riage to a wonderful woman, kids that

are a blessing and friends that I talk with regularly about life’s highs and lows. This group of close friendships and family give me perspective on life, allows me to share burdens and very likely keeps me sane. I cannot imagine what life would be like without these people. Your experience: I counsel many Marines and dependents. Those that are the least resilient when life is-sues arise seem rarely to have friends or family with whom they are very close. Those that come for counseling with close friends and family generally

endure and recover more quickly from their various trials, than those without.

Now what? If you need a strong com-munity of friends and yet have few or no friends, what should you do first? 1) Get out of your barracks room and get involved in healthy activities around other people. Volunteer with charitable organizations on base or out in town. Go on Single Marine Program outings.

1) Come to the MCAS Beaufort Chapel for Sunday worship/Mass and other events or with church communities in the local area. Start by being around other people in healthy ways. 2) Know the difference between acquaintances and friends. As you look around for “friend-worthy” people, some are not good influences and those who can be trusted. Acquaintances are around only in the good times; friends “stick closer than a brother.” Don’t confuse the two. 3) Be approachable yourself. Be that person who can be trusted

and will accept others’ for who they are, not for who you think they should be. If you need close friends who will accept you and your faults, others need the same as well.

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 18:24 “There is a friend that sticks closer than a brother.” As you get in-volved, pick your friends carefully and accept others’

in spite of their faults, you will be that “friend that sticks closer than a broth-er.” Look around then, for examples of this type of person. This person is a true friend. Elsewhere in the Bible there is a supreme example of One who loved others in spite of their faults and yet is the One who is not ashamed to call his followers, “brother” and “sister.” Deus semper fidelis est.

Made for community

As you get involved, pick your friends carefully and accept others’ in spite of their faults, you will be that “friend that sticks closer than a brother.” Look around then, for examples of this type of person. This person is a true friend.

- Lt. Allen Presser

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tors,” said Lt. James Marley, the action officer for MACS-2 during the exercise from Pepperell, Mass.

The course is intended to train fixed wing and rotary wing pilots with classroom instruction and flight hours. The ground combat and combat support service troops provide realism, but also use the opportunity for realis-tic training.

“For our Marines, it’s a chance to go out to the field and practice using the equipment we use when deployed,” said Marley. “Everyone will get an ample opportunity to build proficiency.”

The course is six weeks long, with about three weeks of live fire training focusing on integrating aviation and a mobile ground force.

“I’m looking forward to getting into the system of the setting up and tearing down, finding the fastest ways to do it and the convoy style of movement,” said Cpl. Dustin Hunter-Hanes, a tactical air operations and air defense technician from Wilmington, N.C. “I’m excited, I’m really enthused.”

Hunter-Hanes said their role in the WTI course will be more maneuverable than it has in past WTI courses.

“This is different from what we normally do, because we’re making it more mobile,” he said. “With this one, we’ll be doing multiple setups, and there’s a large group of guys who have never done this before.”

In addition to the proficiency and tactics training, par-ticipating in WTI will help the Marines work together more efficiently.

“We already have a tight group here, but training in the field together will help build that camaraderie,” said Marley.

The mission of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 is to de-tect, identify and control the intercept of hostile aircraft and missiles and to provide continuous all- weather, ra-dar, non-radar approach, departure, en route and tower air traffic control services to friendly aircraft.

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tors,” said Lt. James Marley, the action officer for MACS-2 during the exercise from Pepperell, Mass.

The course is intended to train fixed wing and rotary wing pilots with classroom instruction and flight hours. The ground combat and combat support service troops provide realism, but also use the opportunity for realis-tic training.

“For our Marines, it’s a chance to go out to the field and practice using the equipment we use when deployed,” said Marley. “Everyone will get an ample opportunity to build proficiency.”

The course is six weeks long, with about three weeks of live fire training focusing on integrating aviation and a mobile ground force.

“I’m looking forward to getting into the system of the setting up and tearing down, finding the fastest ways to do it and the convoy style of movement,” said Cpl. Dustin Hunter-Hanes, a tactical air operations and air defense technician from Wilmington, N.C. “I’m excited, I’m really enthused.”

Hunter-Hanes said their role in the WTI course will be more maneuverable than it has in past WTI courses.

“This is different from what we normally do, because we’re making it more mobile,” he said. “With this one, we’ll be doing multiple setups, and there’s a large group of guys who have never done this before.”

In addition to the proficiency and tactics training, par-ticipating in WTI will help the Marines work together more efficiently.

“We already have a tight group here, but training in the field together will help build that camaraderie,” said Marley.

The mission of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 is to de-tect, identify and control the intercept of hostile aircraft and missiles and to provide continuous all- weather, ra-dar, non-radar approach, departure, en route and tower air traffic control services to friendly aircraft.

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ron was aboard the USS Enterprise, since replaced by the USS Roosevelt.

“We need to get used to the boat, and the boat needs to get used to launching and recovering airplanes,” said Haight.

USS Theodore Roosevelt completed carrier qualifications early this year for

CSG-12 pre-deployment exercises like this group sail.

In addition to the Roosevelt, CSG-12 has a guided-missile cruiser, three guid-ed-missile destroyers, a supply ship, and units Carrier Air Wing 1 and Destroyer Squadron 2.

Carrier Strike Groups are the largest op-erational Navy units and provide a flex-ible naval force which can operate in any condition.

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Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare jets to take off for a group sail exercise, Sept. 18. The three-week exercise along the East Coast will help Carrier Strike Group 12 increase efficiency and proficiency for an upcoming deployment.


ron was aboard the USS Enterprise, since replaced by the USS Roosevelt.

“We need to get used to the boat, and the boat needs to get used to launching and recovering airplanes,” said Haight.

USS Theodore Roosevelt completed carrier qualifications early this year for

CSG-12 pre-deployment exercises like this group sail.

In addition to the Roosevelt, CSG-12 has a guided-missile cruiser, three guid-ed-missile destroyers, a supply ship, and units Carrier Air Wing 1 and Destroyer Squadron 2.

Carrier Strike Groups are the largest op-erational Navy units and provide a flex-ible naval force which can operate in any condition.

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Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 prepare jets to take off for a group sail exercise, Sept. 18. The three-week exercise along the East Coast will help Carrier Strike Group 12 increase efficiency and proficiency for an upcoming deployment.

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Series, an initiative created by Bon-nie Amos, wife of Gen. James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, will be held at the Laurel Bay Youth Center and will feature opportuni-ties for military families to learn more about their community and programs available to them.

Although the fair will also of-fer games and food for families to enjoy, military service members and their families are encouraged to use the gathering as an oppor-tunity to network and meet their neighbors.

“Its part of the Front Porch ini-tiative by Mrs. Amos, have people step out in their community and see what’s available to them,” said Daneil Cox, the Marine Corps Fam-ily Team Building director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “It’s a sense of community and to-getherness they can also find vol-unteer opportunities and meet their neighbors and get involved.”

According to Cox, the event will feature opportunities to volunteer with internal and external organi-zations while promoting Mrs. Amos’ reading list and MCCS programs.

The fair will also feature Starlett Henderson, co-author of “1001 Things to Love about Military Life,” which is featured on Mrs. Amos’ re-vised reading list.

“The reading list was recently changed and Mrs. Henderson’s book talks about how you can make this military experience a positive one,” said Christina Swick, the MCCS Coordinator. “She’s a military spouse too and can talk to patrons about the reading list and expand their horizons on reading from the list.”

The fair will also feature all Ma-rine Corps Community Services programs offered to service mem-bers for information about resourc-es available through MCCS and op-portunities to meet others.

“It’s not going to be your aver-age information booth,” said Swick. “Each program will be interactive and have an activity to complete to

get individuals involved.”Units throughout the Tri-Com-

mand will also have an chance to profit from unit participation.

“There is an opportunity for units to win additional unit funds,” said Cox. “Active-duty personnel can sign in to represent their unit and based on who has the highest per-centage attended, they will win $1,000 to their unit fund.”

For units that are currently de-ployed spouses can sign in to rep-resent the service member.

In the event of bad-weather the fair will be moved indoors into the Laurel Bay Youth Center.

The Lowcountry Living Commu-nity Fair will offer service members the opportunity to magnify their resilience, readiness and awareness through their community and the opportunities available.

“The military community is all about the family that’s within your Marine Corps family,” said Swick. “If you don’t know your neighbors and not getting involved then you’re missing that sense of family within the Marine Corps.”

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The Jet Stream Friday, September 26, 2014 11Around The Corps

Fightertown deployed: corps biTs

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Philippines - Ev-eryday, buildings are renovated or rebuilt to meet new standards and accomplish new goals. While construction is a physically de-manding task that requires hours and hours of labor, the purpose behind the effort usu-ally makes it worthwhile.

Philippine and U.S. forces began building an additional schoolhouse for Maoyon El-ementary School Sept. 17 in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, Philippines as part of the hu-manitarian and civic assistance program proj-ects taking place there.

The construction is being done by Philip-pine Navy Seabees with Naval Combat Engi-neering Brigade, and U.S. Marines with Ma-rine Wing Support Squadron 172, currently assigned to III Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

When complete, the new single-story, two-classroom building will provide much need-ed space for additional classes of students who saw an older classroom demolished in early September because of safety concerns. The building will also have a gutter system that will collect rainwater in storage tanks for use as needed.

Building the school not only benefits the staff and students, but also all of those in-volved with the engineering civic action proj-ect, according to Philippine Navy Petty Offi-cer 1st Class Romulo Bajet.

“I’ve been a part of at least three ENCAPs and it’s always nice to see my American allies come out to help,” said Bajet, petty officer in charge with Naval Combat Engineering Bri-gade.

The two engineering groups not only ex-change knowledge about their job and best practices, but also shared culture and friend-ship.

“We get a deep personal connection with [each other] because we’re working together day-to-day, and we’re talking and learning about each other during breaks,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. John V. Cuyat, Engineering Detachment staff noncommissioned officer in charge with MWSS-172.

With the same goals in mind and newly es-tablished friendships growing stronger every day, the group remains determined and fo-cused on completing the task.

“It’s rewarding to be able to provide some-thing for these kids,” said U.S. Marine 1st Lt. John O. Mutton, Combat Engineer Platoon commander with MWSS-172. “Seeing their faces smiling day-to-day and having a good time, and working together with the Philip-pine Seabees is what drives me.”

Philippine, US forces sweat for common purpose

NEW CAMP GARM SER, Afghanistan— Helmand provincial Governor Naeem Baloch, Afghan National Army’s 215th Corps Commander Maj. Gen. Sayed Ma-louk, and Regional Command (South-west) Commander Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo gathered in Garm Ser district for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new ANA base, Sept. 1.

New Camp Garm Ser is an ANA base in southern Helmand province and will be used to support the requirements of 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, for operating in the region.

The base was contracted through the United States Army Corps of Engineers and funded through Combined Security Transition Command – Afghanistan.

“New Camp Garm Ser is a brigade-sized base capable of supporting more than 5,000 ANA troops,” said Col. Christopher Dowling, the senior advisor to the 215th Corps. “The base consists of 53 barracks, 12 classroom facilities, two dining facili-ties, a fire station, a fitness center and a Morale, Welfare and Recreation facility. It will be used for the soldiers of 1st Bri-gade, 215th Corps, to operate out of for years to come.”

New Camp Garm Ser, which took ap-proximately 32 months to construct, will be operated entirely by Afghan forces as a southern post for security operations in Helmand province.

Marine and coalition advisors finished brigade-level advising efforts for the 1st Brigade during 2013, and the brigade continues to succeed.

“As a Marine, I am proud of all of our ac-complishments here in Afghanistan,” said Brig. Gen. Yoo. “This new facility will al-low the ANA to sustain their forces in the operating area without having to come back to their central location on Camp Shorabak on a regular basis. It is a culmi-nation of what we have been driving for. This transition is a sign of success.”

New base completed for ANA’s 1st Brigade, 215th Corps

MALS-31 Stingersa detachment is currently deployed to

the Western Pacific supporting VMFA-115, VMFA-122 and VMFA(AW)-533.

Marines train resupply techniques with pack animalsLance Cpl. Seth StarrI Marine Expeditionary Force

BRIDGEPORT, Calif. - Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Moun-tain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California, Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014.

The Marines of 3/1 arrived in Bridgeport Aug. 17 to begin their training in preparation for de-ployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit scheduled to depart late 2015.

During the month-long ex-ercise, Marines from motor transportation trained in animal packing and small unit mobility geared toward mountaineering skills and high-altitude warfare. Marines learned to tie harnesses, rig saddles, load equipment and navigate with their individual animals through mountainous terrain.

Throughout history, pack ani-mals have aided in successful campaigns and missions. Gun-nery Sgt. Dan Daly, while serv-ing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, used pack animals to move weapons, ammunition and other supplies around the mountainous ter-rain to locate enemy positions.

He earned his second Medal of Honor when he and his Marines were ambushed while transport-ing supplies across a river.

Many students in the course gave hesitation when dealing with an unfamiliar animal said Sergeant Brandon Concannon-colter, an MCMWTC instructor for the animal packing course.

“Some challenges students have are simply working with the animals. Some Marines haven’t even owned a dog and now they’re working around a 1,400-pound animal,” said Con-cannoncolter. “We give the stu-dents a lot of time with the mules so that when we take them to the field portion of this course they’re very familiar with their animal.”

Sergeant Jeff Anderson, chief instructor for animal packing at MCMWTC, said that his goal is to enable his students to operate in-dependently on their own when using pack animals.

“Our goal is to take a group of Marines, teach them the basics of packing with animals so they can take those skills to any other country and be able to utilize any other pack animal for their move-ment needs,” said Anderson.

The instructors at MCMWTC use mules because of their

strength, durability and longev-ity that suit the military’s needs when operating in a foreign country. Students who attend the course learn to navigate diffi-cult terrain with their pack animal during day and night operations, simulating the possibilities of a deployed environment.

Staff Sgt. Mark A. Cobb, the 3/1 motor transportation operations chief, said that utilizing mules was an eye opener.

“During our final exercise we transported supplies 12 miles to the line companies and it gave us a real understanding when using this mode of transportation to deliver supplies,” said Cobb. “We had to feed and water the mules daily so they could make it to our

objective. It was incredibly time consuming.”

Despite the challenges that arose, Cobb’s mindset looked to-ward his Marines.

“These young Marines are go-ing to be replacing me and my peers one day and having this experience and knowledge is go-ing to be useful for them in those third-world countries that we may have to go to,” Cobb added.

“In a nutshell, we want our class to not just apply what we’ve taught them, but instead get them to think of new ways to better apply their animal and ac-complish whatever mission they may be given, with excellence,” said Concannoncolter. “That’s the way my Corps does things.”

Marines from 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force recently conducted training aboard Marine Corps Moun-tain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., Aug. 18 to Sept. 17, 2014. The month-long exercise trained Marines in many facets all centered on mountaineering skills and high-altitude warfare.

Lance Cpl. William PerkinsI Marine Expeditionary Force

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Marines with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion con-ducted a variety of live-fire ranges aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cali-fornia, Sept. 15-18, 2014. The training was part of an annual exercise held by the ammo technicians to introduce or famil-iarize them with the weapon systems they support.

The Marines learned to transport, em-ploy, and operate the weapons after receiv-ing classes and hands-on training.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryant Wall, the Field Ammunition Supply Point officer in charge, said the company was broken up into two platoons during the exercise. While one platoon was at the FASP run-ning the logistical side of the exercise, the other was in the training area on the live-fire ranges.

The Marines kicked off the week with the M1014 Benelli shotgun and learned how to manipulate the weapon system in a tacti-cal manner. Grenades were later employed along with light and heavy machine guns including the M2 .50-caliber machine gun and Mk19 automatic grenade launcher. The last range required the Marines to carry and fire AT-4 rocket launchers. Classes were held to ensure the Marines understood the abilities and employment of each weapon

system.Sergeant Mary Swanson, a platoon ser-

geant with Ammo Company, 1st Supply Battalion, said some of the Marines were nervous about some of the larger, more complex ranges like the AT-4 and grenade range because most non-infantry Marines never have the opportunity to fire them.

“We see this kind of ammo every day, but we never really have the opportunity to shoot it,” Swanson said.

Once the Marines shouldered the weap-ons, however, the established training and muscle memory kicked in, leading to im-pacts on target.

After completing the first week running through the variety of standard weapons, the Marines spent two days in the Infantry Immersion Trainer to test their comprehen-sion and application of basic military op-erations in urban terrain.

“My Marines gain two things from this training; proficiency in their MOS and their basic combat skills are enhanced,” said Wall.

The Marines of Ammo Company will continue to feed I Marine Expeditionary Force the rounds it needs to defeat its foes, and also now have the skills to employ the weapons they support in their day-to-day operations.

Bullets don’t fly without 1st Supply

VMFA-115 Silver Eaglesare currently deployed to the

Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

VMFA(AW)-533 Hawksare currently deployed to the Western

Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

The Jet Stream Friday, September 26, 201412 In Other News

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and capsules—are accepted, but intravenous solutions, injectable medications and needles are not.

A 2011 national survey on drug use found that Americans are twice as likely to abuse pre-scription drugs regularly, as they are to regu-larly use cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin and inhalants combined. The same study found more than 70 percent of people abusing pre-scription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, often without their knowledge.

During DEA’s last take-back day in April 2014, Americans disposed of more than 780,158 pounds of unwanted, unused or expired pre-scription drugs. The last seven take-back days have removed more than 4.1 million pounds of unused medications from American homes.

The Provost Marshal’s Office encourages all members of the Tri-Command community to bring their unused, expired or unwanted pre-scription drugs to PMO’s tent in front of the Laurel Bay 7-Day Store on Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The MCAS Fire Department will have a Paramedic on site to answer medical questions. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

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and capsules—are accepted, but intravenous solutions, injectable medications and needles are not.

A 2011 national survey on drug use found that Americans are twice as likely to abuse pre-scription drugs regularly, as they are to regu-larly use cocaine, hallucinogens, heroin and inhalants combined. The same study found more than 70 percent of people abusing pre-scription pain relievers got them from friends or relatives, often without their knowledge.

During DEA’s last take-back day in April 2014, Americans disposed of more than 780,158 pounds of unwanted, unused or expired pre-scription drugs. The last seven take-back days have removed more than 4.1 million pounds of unused medications from American homes.

The Provost Marshal’s Office encourages all members of the Tri-Command community to bring their unused, expired or unwanted pre-scription drugs to PMO’s tent in front of the Laurel Bay 7-Day Store on Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The MCAS Fire Department will have a Paramedic on site to answer medical questions. The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.

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The Jet Stream Friday, September 26, 2014 15In Other News

U.S. Army Capt. Danielle Diamond, a veterinarian with Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) Surgeon Cell and Maj. Thamus Morgan, a veterinarian with the 411th Civil Affairs Battalion, in support of CJTF-HOA, explain to civilian and Uganda People’s Defense Force (UPDF) soldiers at a farm in Luwero, Uganda, why preventative diagnoses of infectious diseases in cattle can prevent the worldwide outbreak of viruses.

Ebola: evading epidemicCpl. Sarah CherryStaff Writer

Ebola virus disease has under-gone a recent outbreak in several West African countries, sparking a global response and concern. Two American Ebola patients last month and one this month have been flown to Emory University Hospital in Atlanta for treatment.

“I want the American people to know that our experts, here at the CDC and across our government, agree that the chances of an Ebola

outbreak here in the United States are extremely low,” said President Barack Obama in remarks at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Sept. 16. “We’re working with hospitals to make sure that they are prepared, and to ensure that our doctors, our nurses and our medical staff are trained, are ready, and are able to deal with a possible case safely.”

The United States has pledged to build additional treatment units in West Africa, including new isolation spaces and more than 1,000 beds

as scientists seek to create new treatments or vaccines.

All service members traveling to United States Africa Command area of operations should make them-selves aware of associated medical threats, preventive and mitigating steps, and should track their health during potential exposure plus 21 days.

“In all our efforts, the safety of our personnel will remain a top prior-ity,” said Obama.

Ebola is not air- or waterborne.

According to Marine Administra-tive Message 465/14, Ebola is trans-ferred through direct contact with blood, bodily fluids, or contaminat-ed objects. However, direct contact with infected wildlife or consuming infected food can also spread the disease.

Troops and aid workers traveling to the area can protect themselves by practicing basic disease preven-tion measures like hand-washing, keeping wounds clean and cov-ered, and using safe water for drink-ing and washing, said Petty Officer

2nd Class Christopher Evans, a corpsman at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Branch Medical Clinic.

Other habits that help prevent disease include keeping vaccina-tions up-to-date, taking care with food preparation, and using per-sonal protective equipment when necessary.

“These habits can stop the spread of any type of disease,” said Evans.

For more information on Ebola, visit http://www.marines.mil/ebola or http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola

Air Force Capt. Jay Ostrich

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