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Vol. 49, No. 5Marine Corps Air Station

Beaufort, S.C.

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Cpl. Sarah CherryStaff Writer

The Zonta Club of Savannah, Ga., honored Capt. Nicole Jansen-Hinnenkamp of Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 with the Amelia Earhart Woman in Aviation award, Jan. 30.

Zonta is a global organization working to “advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy,” according to the website.

“The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is Zonta’s flagship program,” said Jo Carol Martin, presi-dent of the Zonta Club of Savannah. “That was our first award program, and we still maintain that effort after 75 years.”

Zonta’s Amelia Earhart Fellowship program was established in honor of Amelia Earhart, who was a member of Zonta and renowned aviator.

Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean as a passenger, fly across the Atlantic alone, fly from Hawaii to the main-land, and receive the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross.

Jansen-Hinnenkamp received the Amelia Earhart Award as one of the few female avia-tors serving at Marine Corps Air Station Beau-fort. She is trained as a weapons system officer, and deployed twice with Marine All-weather

Flying High: Fightertown Marine receives Amelia Earhart Award

Capt. Nicole Jansen-Hinnenkamp displays her Amelia Earhart award with the Zonta Club of Savannah, Jan. 30. Jansen-Hinnenkamp has deployed twice as a weapon systems officer and is stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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My Individual Career Plan, a new online tool, helps military spous-es create a virtual roadmap of their education and careers.

With MyICP, spouses can make adjustments to their personalized plan at any time and track their progress.

The program is a Department of Defense initiative launched Jan. 10, and one of many tools that Family Member Employment Assistance Program has to help ease spouses and children down their chosen career paths.

“The Family Member Employment Assistance Program was devel-oped in 1985 to assist Marine spouses on acquiring jobs or get-ting them job-ready,” said Jessie Hershey, FMEAP counselor. “Part of our mission is taking care of Marine family members. That’s always been the goal, and we want to make sure everybody’s comfortable and happy where they are right now.”

Some of the free tools FMEAP offers are resume workshops, inter-view skills classes, assistance with applying for jobs, and one-on-

MyICP: helping families find jobs

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A Marine with Marine All-weath-er Fighter Attack Squadron 533 was recognized as Marine of the Quar-ter for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Sgt. Cristian Sanabria, non-commissioned officer in charge of ordnance for VMFA(AW)-533 com-peted with corporals and sergeants from throughout 2nd MAW .

“The competition was tough,” said Sanabria, a native of Kis-simmee, Fla. “Any Marine competing could have come up the victor. This board has shown

me that there are so many other areas of my persona that I can im-prove in.”

Sanabria said there is always room for more training, a value reflected in his accomplishments. He serves as a Marine Corps mar-tial arts instructor, collateral duty inspector and quality assurance safety observer in addition to his primary job.

He is currently attending the Mar-tial Arts Instructor Trainer course aboard Marine Corps Base Quan-tico, and is scheduled to begin Drill Instructor School aboard Marine

VMFA(AW)-533 Marine earns 2nd MAW Marine of Quarter

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Lance Cpl. Matthew BraggMarine Corps Base Hawaii

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY -- Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 wrapped up their support of 1st Battalion, 3rd Ma-rine Regiment’s Exercise Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii Jan. 29, 2014.

VMFA(AW)-224, or the “Fight-

ing Bengals,” is based out of Ma-rine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., known for its fighter jets. The Bengals flew 12 F/A-18D Hornets to MCAS Kaneohe Bay Jan. 10, to conduct aerial operations and provide support during the Lava Dogs’ training.

“We’re currently on a six-month rotation through the Western Pa-cific area of responsibility as part of our deployment,” said Capt.

Sean Roberts, assistant admin, legal and morale officer with VMFA(AW)-224, and a 31-year-old native of Colorado Springs, Colo. “We stopped here to support the Marines as part of our deploy-ment. Being in Hawaii for three weeks isn’t a bad deal.”

At MCAS Beaufort, the Bengals have less opportunity to train to their full potential due to the densely-populated area along the

east coast, according to Roberts. The air station is also limited to us-ing a single range, the Townsend Bombing Range, located in Geor-gia.

“Being able to work with (1st Bn., 3rd Marines) on the ‘Big Island’ was great because we were able to drop live ordnance,” Roberts explained. “The ordnance Marines (were able to load) live ammuni-tion and high explosives and han-

dle jets (while) working out of the loading area. That is something we always look forward to, because as an east coast squadron we don’t get to do that as often as we’d like to.”

Classified as an all-weather unit, the Bengals’ Hornets are equipped to fly day or night in heavy rain and wind in order to destroy surface

Four F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 sit stationary outside Hangar 105 next to the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Jan. 29, 2014. The unit is stationed at MCAS Beaufort and is currently on a six-month deployment through the Western Pacific. VMFA(AW)-224 arrived in Hawaii, Jan 10, to participate in Exercise Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area.

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The Jet Stream Friday, February 7, 2014 Games and Entertainment2

SaturdayLunch

Herb baked chicken and carrots

Dinner Pork chops smothered

with onions

Mess HAll Menu

SundayLunch

Pepper steak and potatoes

DinnerVeal parmesan and

marinara sauce

Monday - Friday Breakfast

LunchBayou chicken and

cauliflower

DinnerCountry fried steak and brown gravy

TuesdayLunch

Bayou jerk pork loin and rice

DinnerCreole shrimp and

cornWednesday

LunchIndian spiced chicken breast and breadsticks

DinnerLemon chicken and

potatoesThursday

LunchChicken and cheese

enchiladas

DinnerLouisiana seafood

gumbo

MondayHot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

FridayLunch

Mesquite roasted pork loin

DinnerBaked macaroni and

cheese

Saturday, 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.

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on Feb. 12.

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

Mission Assurance

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

Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass• Confession Monday - Thursday at noon

Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study• 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 Fellowship Hall

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

CHApel servICes

Word Search

Sudoku

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on Feb. 12.

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.

Saturday 2 p.m.PG-13 (2:05)

Saturday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:53)

Saturday 7 p.m.R (1:24)

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.PG (1:45)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.R (2:01)

Sunday 7 p.m.R (2:18)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

The Jet Stream Friday, February 7, 2014Command Information

Outdoor Recreation is scheduled to hold a quail hunt Feb. 22. Registration must be completed one week prior to the event. Lunch and transportation are provided. For more information call 228-7472.

Voting season is here. Voters must register in order to vote. Visit fvap.gov. Applications can also be mailed in. Visit the Installation Voting Office or the Adjutant’s office. To contact the Installation Voting Office call 228-8403.

A hazardous waste and prescription medication collection event is scheduled to take place Mar. 1, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Bluffton Public Works Site on Ulmer Rd. For more information call 255-2734.

Additional 2nd quarter tuition assistance funds have been approved. Education personnel began approving TA on Feb. 5. TA will not be approved retroactively. For more information call 228-7754.

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You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What are you eating?

Brain Teaser

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort on Feb. 12.

A “For the Leathernecks III Comedy and Entertainment Tour” is scheduled to take place March 6, at the MCAS Beaufort theater from 1 - 2 p.m. The event is free and open to active duty Marines and sailors only. Prizes will be raffled off and food and drinks will be available.

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Tri-Command Weather

Be aware of possible near or below freezing temperatures throughout the winter months. Ex-posure to cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become life-threatening. Infants and elderly people are most susceptible. What constitutes extreme cold varies in different parts of the country. In the South, near freezing tempera-tures are considered extreme cold.

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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.

High Shooter1st Lt. J.R. Morris, ATC, and

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Read, pray, listen and write

Lt. Brian C. SalterMWSS-273 Chaplain

Since you decided to read this article, I want to encourage you to finish read-ing it, and then do 3 more things after you read: pray, listen, and write. This is a very simple spiritual discipline that you can make a habit to enrich your personal relationship with God. Choose any one passage of scripture you want and read it daily. Then pray and ask God to speak to you.

Then listen; think about what you just read and see what is meaningful and ap-plicable to your life. Finally, perhaps write what you heard Him say. I admit, I do not do this part. I have never kept a journal, but a lot of people do and it is beneficial to them so maybe it would benefit you as well. This could take 5 minutes or 50

minutes. The time is up to you. I thought Psalm 91, sometimes referred to as the Warrior’s Psalm, would be a good place to offer as a starting point:

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Surely he will save you from the fowler’s snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and ram-part. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday. A thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand, but it will not come near you. You will only observe

with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked. If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone. You will tread on the lion and the cobra; you will trample the great lion and the serpent. “Because he loves me,” says the Lord, “I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call on me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him and show him my salvation.”

Now pray, listen, and write. I pray that you will grow stronger in your personal relationship with God. God bless you!

“Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.”

Lt. Brian C. Salter

The Jet Stream Friday, February 7, 20144 In Other News

Americans have long celebrated our Nation as a beacon of liberty and oppor-tunity -- home to patriots who threw off an empire, refuge to multitudes who fled oppression and despair. Yet we must also remember that while many

came to our shores to pursue their own measure of freedom, hundreds of thousands arrived in chains. Through centuries of struggle, and through the toil of generations, African Americans have claimed rights long denied. During National African American History Month, we honor the men and women at the heart of this journey -- from engi-neers of the Underground Railroad to educators who answered a free people's call for a free mind, from patriots who proved that valor knows no color to demonstrators who gathered on the battlefields of justice and marched our Nation toward a brighter day.

As we pay tribute to the heroes, sung and unsung, of African-American history, we recall the inner strength that sustained millions in bondage. We remember the courage that led activists to defy lynch mobs and register their neighbors to vote. And we carry forward the unyielding hope that guided a movement as it bent the arc of the moral universe toward justice. Even while we seek to dull the scars of slavery and legalized discrimination, we hold fast to the values gained through centuries of trial and suffer-ing.

Every American can draw strength from the story of hard-won progress, which not only defines the African-American experience, but also lies at the heart of our Nation as a whole. This story affirms that freedom is a gift from God, but it must be secured by His people here on earth. It inspires a new generation of leaders, and it teaches us all that when we come together in common purpose, we can right the wrongs of history and make our world anew.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim February 2014 as National African American History Month. I call upon public officials, educators, librarians, and all the people of the United States to observe this month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of Janu-ary, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-eighth.

As we celebrate African-American/Black History Month we are reminded that the experiences of African-Americans are the experiences of all Americans. This year marks

the 50th anniversary of the passing of the civil rights act of 1964, guaranteeing African-Americans and all Americans the opportunity to live the American dream.

This year's theme, "civil rights in America," reminds us of the tremendous sacrifices of many great Americans who helped our na-tion during one of its most difficult hours. Civil rights activists like medgar evers selflessly put themselves in harm's way to ensure all Americans had the right to vote. President John F. Kennedy's vision for all Americans was rooted deeply in the legislation that would forever change the history of our nation.

We salute the contributions of all marines and sailors who sacri-ficed and fought gallantly in every war, on every foreign shore and those who continue to lead our nation and distinguish themselves through the highest standards of character.

Commanders are encouraged to conduct programs and promote participation in observance events, both on base and in the local community. Semper fidelis.

Presidentialproclamation

Brig Gen.CastellviA message from


The struggles and triumphs of social issues related to slavery and racism have had a lasting and profound impact on the culture of the United States, and couldn’t possibly be covered in a week.

From the thorns of racism grew the rose that is black history month, a month dedicated to honoring the ugly and beautiful in the history of black people in America.

Carter G. Woodson created negro history week, the forerun-ner to black history month, in 1926. He said that “if a race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world.”

Part of that history has been service in the American military, dating back to 1770.

“African Americans have served in every war waged by the United States,” said historian David Coffey in Encyclopedia of the Vietnam War: A Politi-

cal, Social, and Military History. “From the Civil War through the Korean War, segregated African American units, usually officered by whites, performed in both combat and support capacities.”

The nature of military service requires a certain level of trust and camaraderie that did not ex-ist between civilians of different races. Although this closeness among service members bur-geoned relations throughout the military, there was still a distinct disconnect throughout much of the history of the U.S. military.

“There were serious social, economic, and educational disparities between most black and white Americans [during WWI],” according to Military Heritage: The 20th Century. “Full citizenship was still an issue of importance to black Americans.”

Although the racial gap would narrow throughout the years, it remained a prevalent issue.

“Blacks were limited to all ranks corporal and below, their officers were also white, and combat and combat support roles were de-nied them,” according to Military

Heritage. “In 1940, all services had less than 10% black people.”

The United States government was working to close the racial gap by setting quotas for each branch of service. The Marine Corps did not allow black people to serve in any capacity until 1942, and only allowed service in segregated units then.

After World War I, the military began studying race and service to move toward a more bal-anced military. President Harry Truman ordered desegregation throughout the military in 1948, two years before conflict began in Korea.

Legislative advances saw more black troops in combat in Korea. In 1951, 13.5% of the military was black, however 80% of black soldiers were in segregated units.

In 1954, the Operations Re-search Office of Johns Hopkins University released study results concluding that racial segrega-tion limited effectiveness, and integration increased effective-ness in military units. That same year the last segregated unit

disbanded.The forward movement was

a promising step forward, but a step back would soon follow during the Vietnam conflict.

“The widespread violent reac-tion to the 1968 assassination of Martin Luther King brought the greatest racial turmoil to the armed forces,” said Coffey. “Racial strife, rarely an issue among combat units because of shared risk and responsibility, became most evident in rear areas and on domestic installations.”

During the Vietnam conflict, black Americans made up less than 10 percent of troops and nearly 20 percent of combat deaths. There were black officers, and 20 black recipients of the Medal of Honor.

“Civil rights leaders and other critics, including the formidable Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., de-scribed the Vietnam conflict as racist: ‘a white man’s war, a black man’s fight,’” said Coffey. “King maintained that black youths represented a disproportion-ate share of early draftees and that African Americans faced a

much greater chance of seeing combat.”

When the draft ended in 1973, the racial makeup of the military changed. From 1980 through 2001, nearly one-fourth the military was black.

In 2001, retired Army general Colin Powell became the secre-tary of state, the highest ranking office held by a black person in the United States at that time. Several years later, first-term sen-ator Barack Obama campaigned for presidency. The American people elected President Barack Obama in 2008.

Throughout the past, racism has been a powerfully divisive issue. It is imperative that history, with all its ugly thorns, is not lost to the depths of time.

Gen. James F. Amos, comman-dant of the Marine Corps, vowed, “Every Marine, from private to general, will know the history of those men who crossed the threshold to fight not only the enemy they were soon to know overseas, but the enemy of rac-ism and segregation in their own country.”

African-American History Month

The Jet Stream Friday, February 7, 2014 5In Other News

CulinaryCompetition

Photos by Cpl. Brady Wood

Gunnery Sgt. Jeff Hollenbeck, a Marine aide with Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion aboard Marine Corps Recruit Deport Parris Island, prepares one of his gourmet meals during the culinary dinner competition at Traditions aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Jan. 31. Each attendee was able to cast their vote for one appetizer, one dinner and one dessert. The chef with the least amount of votes was eliminated. The competition started with four contestants. This competition narrowed it down to Manfored Zochling and Peter Idsall, culinary specialists with Marine Corps Community Services. The final competition is scheduled to take place on March 29.

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one counseling. “It’s great, free training. It helps

keep up with the latest and greatest way to get a job,” said Hershey. “A spouse can come in and say, ‘I don’t even know where to start, but I’d like to get work.’ So I ask them a little about their background and if they

have a resume we’ll look at that.”From there, Hershey can pro-

vide guidance, recommend workshops and classes, or help begin a job search.

Hershey said the success of helping people find jobs is grati-fying.

“When [family members] get a job, they’ll e-mail me or call me all excited. It makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something as well.”

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Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in April.“Always strive to make yourself and

your resume more competitive, and to see the whole Marine concept within yourself,” said Sanabria. “Try to better your green side training from previous years and pursue higher forms of educa-tion in any way possible. Involve yourself in the community, represent the Marine Corps as an ambassador in any charity event. Above all, lead your Marines with respect and fairness; the rest will always fall in line.”

Sanabria said he believes he was se-lected because he has the fortitude, bearing and knowledge the Sergeants Major were looking for.

“I constantly try to show all Marines under my charge that quitting is never an option,” he said. “No matter how diffi-cult life, work, or finances become there is always room for guidance and ways to improve yourself. I am truly blessed that

being recognized with this honor gives my Marines an example of hard work paying off.”

His staff NCO, Gunnery Sgt. Javier Rodriguez, says one thing that gives Sanabria an edge is the daunting task of being a single parent.

“It takes a tremendous amount of ini-tiative and dependability to fulfill the role of a single father,” said Rodriguez. “The constant responsibilities of his son’s welfare assist him in a huge way while at work. It's kind of like a give and take; the lessons and mistakes he en-counters off duty, he can apply them to situations with the Marines on duty, and vice versa.”

Sanabria said Rodriguez’ mentorship helps him excel.

“He constantly pushes me to better myself,” said Sanabria. “[He] never lets me stay in a comfort zone and always help[s] me better my leadership attributes.”

Sanabria said this experience has taught him that there is always room to improve and that he will continue to strive to better himself and his Marines.

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Fighter Attack Squadron 224. She was with VMFA(AW)-224 for three years, and now serves in Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 as the assistant operations officer.

“I was lucky enough to be in a squadron with a history of female aviators before me,” said Jansen-Hinnenkamp.

Jansen-Hinnenkamp joined the military to fly. She remembers the exhilaration of her first plane flight.

“I still remember my excitement as the aircraft was taxiing on a frig-id, cold winter day in Minneapolis,” said Jansen-Hinnenkamp. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but a few min-utes later I was elated. I was flying. From the day of my first flight on, I was fascinated with airplanes.”

That fascination with flight led

her to a private pilot license, the Navy, and eventually to the Marine Corps.

“Being a woman in this male dominated career has made me realize that I’m stronger than I ever thought I could be,” she said. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the Zonta Club and receive the Ame-lia Earhart award. It is through our stories as women that we can help other women succeed and realize their potential.”

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Sgt. Cristian Sanabria, an ordnance technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, earned the distinction of being the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine of the Quarter for the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Sanabria is the non-commissioned officer in charge of his shop, a martial arts instructor, collateral duty inspector and quality assurance safety observer in addition to being a single father.

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targets. The Marines also practiced counter measure techniques and dropping laser guided bombs.

“During our support with (1st Bn., 3rd Marines), we dropped ordnance any-where between 500 pounds to 1,000 pounds of high explosive rockets,” said Sgt. Derrick O’Neill, day crew ordnance supervisor, and a 22-year-old native of Bel-camp, Md. “We don’t get to do a lot of high explosives training, so this exercise has been a big deal for us.”

Through the exercise, the Bengals operated for 13 continuous days with two separate crews working around the clock.

“Our day crew put in 14 hours a day while our night crew put 11 hours, so it’s been rough on everyone,” O’Neill explained. “That’s expected on a deployment, though. When we leave for Iwakuni, we won’t have the same assets available as we do here, so we have to get in as much training as we can.”

Roberts also added, “The Marines did a phenom-enal job with the continu-ous training we had going on, and that’s not a tempo

we usually entertain back home. I know it put a lot of stress on some people, but they pulled it off nicely.”

As 1st Bn., 3rd Marines concludes Exercise Lava Viper, the Bengals will join several units in Iwakuni, Ja-pan, and continue their de-ployment before returning to MCAS Kaneohe Bay, and eventually, home to MCAS Beaufort.

“Being around other air-craft always presents a unique set of challenges when operating in a new airfield,” Roberts said. “But it’s something we enjoy be-cause this is what we signed up to do.”

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Lance Cpl. Brendan RoethelStaff Writer

Fans filled the football memorabilia decorated venue during the Single Ma-rine and Sailor Program Super Bowl XLVIII Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 2. Marines and sailors watched as the Seattle Seahawks thrashed the Denver Broncos, resulting in a final score of 43-8.

The Air Station hosted a Super Bowl party

for its Marines and sailors as a way to help them decompress and enjoy one of the world’s largest televised broadcasts. The event included free food, games, prizes awarded each quarter of the game, and more.

“This Super Bowl party is awesome,” said Benjie Pangelinan, the assistant coordina-tor for the SMP. “This event is a great way to loosen up and enjoy good food, games, priz-es and the company of their fellow Marines in a fun environment. This event is a great

experience even for those that aren’t foot-ball fans. It’s just an all-around good time.”

Prizes raffled off during the game included a set of golf clubs, an iPad, an XBOX 1 and a television.

“In 2010, I watched the Super Bowl in Af-ghanistan,” said Sgt. Kenneth Robinson, a field wireman with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273. “We had to worry about be-ing attacked, watched it in a cramped chow tent, and were unable to see the advertise-ments. This year it’s great being here at After-

burners, enjoying the Super Bowl surround-ed by other Marines, enjoying good food, the game, and even the advertisements. This is a Super Bowl I won’t forget.”

The SMP offers several events for Marines to take advantage of. Their events, like re-duced price trips, offer service members opportunities to participate in morale and camaraderie building activities and help im-prove unit cohesion.

For more information on SMP events, visit mccs-sc.com.

SMP hosts Super Bowl XLVIII Party


Cpl. Timothy NorrisStaff Writer

A triathlon is a race that challeng-es the participants in three ways: running, cycling and swimming.

It’s a common sport of varying dif-ficulty and distances with hundreds of events all over the world and is a physical fitness goal many people set for themselves.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is scheduled to host the annu-al Parris Island Sprint Triathlon March 15. In order to help participants pre-pare for the event the MCRD Parris Island and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort physical fitness centers are offering the Sprint Triathlon Race Training to prepare participants for success in the upcoming triathlon.

“The reason we put this training out there was to offer the opportu-nity for those who have never had the chance to try a triathlon to get some training, conditioning, infor-mation and experience beforehand, so they will be more likely to sign up and participate,” said Harriet Fisher, Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit coordinator.

According to Fisher, everyone who participated in the triathlon train-ing and competed in the triathlon crossed the finish line; a 100 percent success rate.

“Most of the people in the pro-gram have never done a triathlon, so they will just be happy that they complete it,” Fisher added.

For others it can completely change their life.

Kelly Causey is one of the partici-pants in the triathlon training. She is also a cervical, uterus, and ovarian cancer survivor.

After the third bout with can-cer, Causey quit smoking, adopted healthy eating habits, and became physically active.

“I took a look at my life and de-cided I wanted to do things I never would have done before the cancer,” Causey said. “I made a list one night and the top of that list was the Ma-rine Corp Triathlon.”

Causey used to swim competi-tively, so she spent the next year training with running and cycling to rebuild enough strength to com-plete the triathlon. At her one year

anniversary of being cancer free she completed a 5K and began the START training in January 2012.

“The amount of help it gave me last year was immeasurable,” she said. “It gave me the extra confi-dence and push I needed to actually compete.”

Causey said the training helped build core and body strength, im-prove her running and cycling en-durance and technique and proved to her that she could do something that at one time she thought was impossible.

Causey completed the 2013 tri-athlon almost in last place but for her it wasn’t about placing, it was about finishing.

"I could have been dead last and I wouldn't have cared,” Causey re-called. “Hearing ‘three time cancer survivor Kelly Causey crosses the fin-ish line,’ I began to cry, good, happy accomplished tears as I ran into my husband’s arms who also had tears in his eyes.”

Since then, Causey has completed two triathlons, one warrior dash, two biathlons, one 50k road bike race, several 5ks and 10ks, the Parris Island swim meet, four half mara-thons, two marathons, and a 50k Ultra Marathon.

Causey plans to continue compet-ing in one major race every month for 2014 including a half Iron Man in June.

“I have to say I am grateful to MCCS for offering these programs,” Causey said. “Without them I would not be who I am today, nor would I have the love, passion and purpose I have now for being physically fit.”

For some, their triathlon journey may end at the finish line while oth-ers take it much further. Whatever the outcome is Fisher said it’s the opportunity of a lifetime that will never be forgotten.

“Even if individuals don’t want to do the triathlon, they can still ben-efit from the training,” Fisher said. “I would hope they sign up for the ex-perience and camaraderie between all the participants. You couldn’t feel any better when you cross the finish line. It isn’t always about winning the race, sometimes it’s about be-ing together doing something great and having that bragging right.”

Overcoming odds: Triathlon trains body and mind

A participant of the Sprint Triathlon Race Training program swims during endurance drills at the Battery Creek High School pool, Feb. 2. The training is to prepare for the 500 meter portion of the Parris Island Sprint Triathlon scheduled for March 15 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The participants also train for strength and endurance in running and cycling to prepare for each aspect of the triathlon.

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Corps Shot

Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Sgt. Mitchell Savage supervises and instructs Pvt. Tanner Welch and Pvt. Dustin Taylor as they fire the M224 60mm Light Weight Mortar sys-tem at Camp Pendleton on Jan. 30. Savage is a mortar combat instructor with Delta Company, Infantry Training Battalion, School of Infantry-West. Both Welch and Taylor are students with Delta Co. and are training to be 0341 mortar men.

Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Corps BIts

Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif. -- Marines are trained with the intent to be the best in any situation and environment, whether in the desert heat or the frozen north.

With the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the Marine Corps has been focused primarily on the Middle East. The Marines are looking to ex-pand their combat capabilities by training for arctic and mountainous areas.

Two hundred twenty-eight Marines and sailors with Ragnarok Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group con-ducted cold-weather mobility training aboard the Mountain Warfare Training Center here, Jan. 14 to 28, in preparation for the upcoming NATO exercise Cold Response in March 2014. Ragnarok Company is a composite unit com-posed of Marines from 2nd Supply Battalion and other units within 2nd MLG.

The service members began their training with several short hikes while carrying light day packs. They also received classes on sur-vival techniques and mountain hazards.

“This is stuff we haven’t been doing in a while,” said Brig. Gen. Edward D. Banta, the commanding general of 2nd MLG. “We’re getting back to the support competencies in the Marine Corps that we’ve lost in the last 10 to 12 years. That’s the ability to go just about any place in the world and operate in environ-ments like this and have the skill sets we need to be successful.”

On Jan. 18, the company began a 10-day op-eration, which required the Marines and sail-ors to travel longer distances, carrying heavier packs and rifles for three days over rough ter-rain, and undergo the same training as 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division.

The service members learned how to travel across snow-covered terrain with snowshoes, military skis and knowledge of cold weather navigation techniques to move equipment and manpower faster and easier than walking through snow would allow.

These skills are not only invaluable for train-ing during Cold Response, but any future op-erations in cold weather.

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- One by one, Ma-rines reluctantly stood at attention within six feet from an instructor. Some Marines tried to compose themselves with heavy breathing, while others clenched their fists preparing for what was to come. The smelly liquid agony launched from the can onto their faces one after the other.

That smelly liquid agony on their faces was Oleoresin Capsicum, also known as OC spray, which is one of the nonlethal weapons that 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, now part of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, used during a weeklong nonlethal weapons and tactics training evolution here Jan. 27 to Jan 31.

“Marines who go through this course are taught how to use nonlethal means in a com-bat environment,” said Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Ybarra, one of the instructors of the nonlethal course and Salinas, Calif. native. “It’s impor-tant for Marines to be able to incorporate the tactics and equipment into their missions.”

Each day, Marines were given a class on a designated nonlethal tactic and/or weapon. Following the classroom part of the training, Marines went through a practical application portion, where each Marine proved that they could properly use the nonlethal weapon or implement the proper nonlethal tactic.

Part of the training was to experience first hand what a nonlethal weapon is capable of doing to a human body. Before using the taser gun in the line of duty, Marines had to experience the feeling of getting shot with one. In the case of the OC spray, Marines had to get sprayed in the face, and then push through the pain as they completed an ob-stacle course that simulated a hostile situa-tion. Marines did this to fully understand the capabilities of each weapon.

“You want to use the minimum amount of force when doing this type of stuff,” instruct-ed Staff Sgt. Clayton Kirk. “You all know what these weapons are capable of so you should only use them when necessary.”

After fending off mobs, feeling volts of elec-tricity from the taser and experiencing the burning sensation of the OC spray Marines with 2/1 were mission complete with the nonlethal course.

With their training complete, Marines with 2/1 are ready for the various possible threats they may face on their upcoming deploy-ment.

11th MEU conducts nonlethal training

Warlords attend Mountain ExerciseStaff Sgt. Steve Cushman2nd Marine Regiment

Marine Corps Mountain War-fare Training Center, Bridge-port, Calif. – Early morning, near freezing temperatures and enormous mountains paint the landscape as Marines mill around their neatly staged packs ready for the days march. The order comes to “step-off” and the Marines begin the hike during which they will travel from just above 8,000 feet in elevation to approximately 11,000 feet within a distance of less than three miles.

This was the first training event of Mountain Exercise for the Marines and sailors of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regi-ment, 2nd Marine Division and consisted of a hike and train-ing exercise without troops

for the battalion and company staff at the Marine Corps Moun-tain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif., where the battalion is conducting the winter training package to gain experience in cold weather and mountainous terrain opera-tions.

The Warlords of 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines, were augmented by detachments from 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Bat-talion and 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment and were joined by Ragnarok Company, a composite unit sourced from 2nd Supply Battalion and other units within 2nd Marine Logis-tics Group. Air support was pro-vided by the California Air Na-tional Guard, which allow the Marines to train with each ele-ment of the Marine Air Ground Task Force.

“All of these units together, gives the Marines a real sense for the MAGTF,” said Lt. Col. Joel Schmidt, the commanding of-ficer for 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines. “The Marines are working on refining their squad through battalion level combat (stan-dard operating procedures). The squads are working on their squad level core profi-ciencies. Most importantly, the Marines are learning to have an expeditionary mindset”

To gain that expedition-ary mindset the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and Ragnarok Co., con-ducted a 10-day field exercise, which consisted of long range day and night foot movement through extremely rugged terrain with drastic elevation changes and tested the Ma-rines’ endurance, said Schmidt,

a Robinson, Ill., native. According to the Ragnarok

Co., commander, Maj. Alfredo T. Romero II, his Marines have been training in support of 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines.

“We’ve been providing food, water, fuel and transportation,” said Romero, a Albuquerque, N.M., native. “Our Marines have been putting into practice (reception, staging, onward movement and integration), which is one of the missions the Marines of Ragnarok Co., will be doing to support 2nd Bn., 2nd Marines during exercise Cold Response.”

The Warlords and its attached units are undergoing the winter package at MCMWTC to pre-pare for the upcoming bilateral NATO training exercise Cold Re-sponse, which will take place in March of 2014 in Norway.

Every clime and place: Marines train for cold-weather ops

A Marine with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, collects water from a mountain stream during a hike at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, Calif. To gain an expeditionary mindset the Marines and Sailors of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines and Ragnarok Co., 2nd Marine Logistics Company, conducted a 10-day field exercise, which consisted of long range day and night foot movement through extremely rugged terrain with drastic elevation changes and tested the Ma-rines’ endurance.

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Fightertown deployed:VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals

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

Program.

Corps BIts

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- Marines from 2nd Marine Logistics Group split into groups to train with the Raven RQ-11B here Feb. 4.

The Raven system is the most updated mod-el of lightweight unmanned aerial vehicles used for reconnaissance missions overseas.

The training included classroom lessons as well as practical application in the field to pre-pare the Marines for use in a deployed environ-ment.

Ravens have front and side cameras, giving operators multiple viewpoints. They also have an infrared lens for nighttime operations. They can operate more than six miles away from the Ground Control System, or GCS, for a 60 to 90 minute period.

“By using the Raven we can recon a route before our [logistics] convoys pass through so we don’t get hit,” said Cpl. Tyler Sanchez, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

A vehicle operator manually guides the air-craft through the sky, while a mission opera-tor monitors the route and makes changes as necessary.

Ravens weigh approximately four pounds with the front-end camera attached. The sys-tems have removable wings, making them portable.

The aircraft are launched by hand, which al-lows them to be used in a variety of locations, and their rugged design and adaptability make them a valuable asset for military opera-tions.

“The Raven system is the base system to learn on,” said Daniel Owens, an instructor with PMA-263. “Once you’ve become proficient with this system the other UAV systems are easier to learn.”

Courses for the Raven are held every two weeks and are available to Marines from myr-iad military occupational specialties to train on them.

2nd MLG trains with Raven system

Lance Cpl. Stephen Himes3rd Marine Expeditionary Force

OKINAWA, Japan -- As the force of the ex-plosion sends a shockwave through the air, the pressure can be felt against the chests of everyone nearby.

The sound echoes through the area as Marines rush to clear the barbed-wire ob-struction recently ravaged by the explosion. A bulldozer rumbles through the open-ing, churning up earth, clearing simulated mines from the path.

Marines from Combat Assault Battalion performed breaching operations against deliberate defensive positions Jan. 22–23 at Landing Zone Dodo in the Central Training Area.

“Over the past decade, we haven’t had to use these core skills,” said Capt. Timothy G. Ernst, commanding officer of Combat Engi-neer Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expedition-

ary Force. “This training event is designed to hone and sharpen our capabilities outlined in the deliberate defense and breaching op-erations doctrine.”

The exercise was so expansive that it re-quired every element of CAB, including Light Armored Reconnaissance Co., Assault Amphibious Vehicle Co. and Combat Engi-neer Co. to be successful in the multitiered two-day event.

“Our heavy-equipment Marines arrived at (LZ Dodo) about a week ago to break ground and start the development of this obstacle belt,” said Sgt. Cameron Collier, a combat engineer with Combat Engineer Co. “They were given an open-ended task of creating something that will be versatile as well as challenging.”

This was no ordinary training event for CAB, as the battalion went through a long, arduous process to actually build the train-ing site, conduct the training under restric-tions, and prove expansive training is an op-

tion while stationed in Okinawa.“All too often the term ‘we can’t do that’

is used in reference to training in Okinawa,” said Maj. Daniel J. Thomas, operations offi-cer in charge for CAB. “While our focus was on the training, we also showed the Corps what we can do, not what we can’t.”

The Marines who built the course re-ally went beyond expectations, according to 1st Lt. Matthew R. Audette, a platoon commander with Combat Engineer Co. The tank ditch was dug deeper than an-ticipated and the tank berm was higher than projected.

The experience gained during this train-ing gave the battalion a chance to fine-tune its procedures in preparation for the day it’s needed on the battlefield.

“We are a significant factor to the mobility and countermobility of the 3rd Marine Divi-sion,” said Thomas. “Our expertise and effi-ciency performing these types of tasks are crucial to mission accomplishment.”

Combat Assault Battalion explodes through training

VMFA-312 Checkerboardsare currently deployed to

the Mediterranean to promote security in the region.

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- The battle that took place from 1939 to 1945 for world freedom has been referred to as Amer-ica’s war, but while American troops fought the horror of World War II, the Montford Point Marines fought a second battle; for equality, according to Coral Theill, reporter and author.

A sense of great pride filled the room as more than 100 guests from across California, including Combat Center Marines, veterans, and family members of Freeman Stokes sat silently, watching as a video played in dedi-cation to his service. A selfless service, which now, more than 60 years later, earned him the Congressional Gold Medal during a cer-emony held for him at Banning City Hall in Banning, Calif., Jan. 25.

Stokes, who was among the first African-American U.S. Marines trained at Montford Point, in Jacksonville, N.C., fought in the Pa-cific during World War II, in the Korean War in the 1950s, and later fulfilled reserve obliga-tions at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, before moving to Ban-ning in 1960.

From 1942 to 1949, Montford Point recruits trained and served separate from white Ma-rines. Approximately 20,000 African-Ameri-can Marines were trained at Montford Point and approximately 13,000 served overseas during World War II, according to the Mont-ford Point Marine Association.

Upon completion of training at Montford Point, Stokes was assigned to communica-tions and ended up in one of the Russell Is-lands, northwest of Guadalcanal, during his first deployment. After a break in service, Stokes enlisted in the Marine Corps for a sec-ond time and eventually retired in 1959. His active and reserve time combine to nearly 14 years.

Now 90 years old, Stokes, with his family by his side, received this medal in honor of his dedication to service.

“Since the beginning of my term in Con-gress, it has been my greatest honor to serve veterans of the greatest military in the world,” said Raul Ruiz, Congressman, California’s 36th District. “Today, we all have the honor of be-ing in the presence of a man of great dignity, stature and excellence. Stokes signed up to serve his country during a time of peril, and today we honor him for everything he has done.”

“If you see a few tears in my eyes, it is only because of all my brothers who fought side-by-side with me, who couldn’t be here with me today to receive this great honor,” Stokes said.

Montford Point Marine receives Congressional Gold Medal

Lance Cpl. Anna Albrecht15th Marine Expeditionary Unit

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLE-TON, Calif. -- Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force began training for Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 23.

Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings together Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expeditionary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone indi-vidual and small-unit skills through chal-lenging, complex and realistic training.

“We’re out here working with the Japa-nese to improve their fire support capa-bilities,” said Capt. Clayton Nygard, team leader, firepower control team 4, 1st AN-GLICO. “What we’re doing, essentially, is training their [forward operating] teams tactics, techniques and procedures in or-der to employ surface and air support.”

The soldiers working with 1st ANGLICO have similar jobs to the Marines they are working with.

“Essentially, this is their job, period,” Ny-gard said. “They’re just refining their skills based on the doctrine we already have in place and seeing if they can apply that to what they do at home.”

ANGLICO is using the ‘crawl-walk-run’ method when it comes to training with the JGSDF. The first few days of training consisted of classes and using the De-ployable Virtual Training Environment.

“The DVTE is basically the simulator that we use for artillery, mortars, naval guns and close air support in a classroom setting,” Nygard said.

The instructors paint a scenario and

show the soldier or Marine where the targets are in the simulator. Nygard ex-plained that someone plots what he thinks is the target location on his map, generates the data for call-for-fire, and requests the fire mission through the artillery unit. The scenario then plays through the effects of the mission based on that request.

Soldiers from the JGSDF caught on

quickly, doing all of their radio calls in English.

“They all understood the concept,” said Cpl. Luke Nyenhuis, fire support man, 1st ANGLICO. “They knew how to do it. May-be not precisely how 1st ANGLICO does it, but really close.”

The JGSDF will continue to work and refine their skills with 1st ANGLICO throughout Exercise Iron Fist.

1st ANGLICO, JGSDF begins training for Iron Fist

U.S. Marines from 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company and soldiers from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force run along the beach during Exercise Iron Fist 2014 aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 24. Iron Fist 2014 is an amphibious exercise that brings togeth-er Marines and sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, other I Marine Expedition-ary Force units, and soldiers from the JGSDF, to promote military interoperability and hone individual and small-unit skills through challenging, complex and realistic training.

A mine-clearing line charge lies off to the side as an Amphibious Assault Vehicle rolls past during a deliberate defense breaching exercise Jan. 22 at LZ Dodo in the Central Training Area. The MCLC is a line of high explosives projected into a mine field and deto-nated to trigger nearby mines allowing safe passage of ground troops afterward. The AAV is with Amphibious Assault Company, Combat Assault Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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

VMFA(AW)-224.



A subtle breeze carried the distinct odor of the prey. The dog picks up the scent and bounds over obstacles, leading the hunters to a small wood-ed area. He waits and watches as tree branches flutter from the prancing of his prey. The hunters shake the tree, scaring the birds into the sky. In the blink of an eye the hunter sights-in and takes his shot.

This was a scenario veterans from Beaufort experienced while hunting during the Marine Corps Communi-ty Services Quail Hunt at the Gruber Hunting Preserve in St. George, S.C., Feb. 1.

Quail hunting entails a small group of shooters equipped with shot-guns, accompanied by a dog and its handler, combing through an area known to have quail hiding in vari-ous places. The dog catches and fol-

lows the scent of the quail, ultimately seeking out its hiding spot. The hunt-ers then scare the quail out of hiding and attempt to shoot them out of the air.

“I came up on this event while searching the internet for local quail hunting spots,” said Capt. Ed Lovette, an Army veteran from Beaufort. “I signed up for the event right away knowing it would be a great time. I grew up quail hunting here in South

Carolina. Some of my most fond memories I have happened while hunting quail. This event brought me back so many years and con-nected me with more ways to get out and enjoy the local area.”

Outdoor Recreation offers a vari-ety of programs to provide Marines and their families with resources to lead active healthy lives.

“This event is great for Marines and veterans to take part in,” said

Jeff Odom, the manager for Outdoor Recreation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “Unlike most other events, this one gets participants outside, shooting guns most Ma-rines don’t shoot during their service time, and enjoying the weather. This event is always great. Year after year, participants always go home with smiles on their faces, an empty box of ammo and a bag filled with quail meat.”

Marines shoot down their prey during MCCS Quail Hunt


Cpl. Brady WoodStaff Writer

Marine Corps Family Team Building held a Read Your Way Through De-ployment class at the MCFTB House on Laurel Bay, Jan. 28.

This class is one of many ways for spouses to come together and relay resources pertinent to with handling the Marine Corps lifestyle.

“When you attend any class with MCFTB you are given tools and re-sources needed to help you navigate this lifestyle that you have chosen,” said Starla Little, spouse of Sgt. David Little.

Spouses and military families don’t have to attend the classes in order to obtain resources.

Since one of the focuses of MCFTB is to help unit and family readiness, a re-source is only a phone call away.

“We try to give military families as many resources as possible,” said M.J. Boyce, a readiness and deployment support program trainer for MCCS. “However, the people that know the best resources for new spouses are spouses that have been in the military lifestyle for some time.”

Marine Corps family Team Building is available for military families, or just spouses, who want to learn more about the military lifestyle, and they do that by communicating with other spouses.

According to Teresa Neuer, spouse of Staff Sgt. Joseph Neuer, the classes offered through the readiness and de-ployment allows other military spous-es to connect.

In November 2012, a reading list compiled by Bonnie Amos, the first lady of the Marine Corps and spouse of Gen. James Amos, the 35th com-mandant of the Marine Corps, was made public at the Air Station Library.

The books offered on this reading list can also be used by spouses and military families and cover a wide range of topics.

For a complete list of books that can be checked out from the First Lady of the Marine Corps’ Reading List, go to www.beaufort.marines.mil and type “Reading List” in the keyword search bar.

For more information on classes of-fered by Marine Corps Community Services, call 228-7769.

Read your way through deployment

Marine Corps Family Team Building held a Read Your Way Through Deployment session at the MCFTB House, Jan. 28. Military spouses and family members can use MCFTB to find various resources pertinent to having a loved one in the military.

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Cpl. Brady Wood Staff Writer

Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2, Detach-ment A, trained with the Air Traffic Navigation, Integration and Coordination System aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 27. The training was in partnership with the Georgia Air National Guard 165th Airlift Wing.

The AN/TPN-31(V) 5 Air Traffic Navigation Integration and Coordination System provides Marine Forces with a highly mobile all weather radar Air Traffic Control system that acquires and displays sensor data required for the con-duct of precision and surveillances approach operations.

It is the world’s only fully autonomous radar approach control system transportable in a single C-130 aircraft. It provides a rapid ATC response for both tactical operations and civil disasters.

It provides the communications needed by Air Traffic Controllers to give control instructions to aircraft and coordinate with higher headquarters and adjacent fa-cilities. This system entered into service with the Marine

Corps in 2007.The airport surveillance radar, which is one part of the

ATNAVICS, can track a minimum of 150 aircraft and has a primary range of 25 nautical miles with a line of sight of 10,000 ft. above ground level.

The secondary surveillance radar/identification friend or foe, which is another part of the ATNAVICS, provides 360 degrees of azimuth coverage and has a range of 60 knots up to 60,000 ft. above ground level and can track a maxi-mum of 536 aircraft.

The ATNAVICS shows its value during an aircraft’s final approach. The final approach is the last 10-15 miles of an aircraft’s flight and also when the aircraft goes through the most severe weather.

“The ATNAVICS is a very valuable piece of equipment,” said 2nd Lt. Matthew Duncan, the air traffic control mobile team leader for MACS-2, Det. A. “It gives us a lot more ca-pability regarding weather conditions in that it allows us to operate in less than visual flight rules, or VFR conditions.”

Sgt. Rafael Nepaulsingh, an air traffic approach controller with MACS-2, Det. A., said he had high hopes that the Ma-

rines working alongside him would be able to take some-thing away from the training.

“I was hoping that this training would allow us to increase the knowledge of the other Marines,” said Nepaulsingh. “I also wanted the air traffic controllers to feel comfortable with using the ATNAVICS to help a pilot in their last stage of flight.”

According to Nepaulsingh, many good things came out of the training.

“The training was phenomenal,” said Nepaulsingh. “Not only did it affect our operation tempo, but I am now con-fident in our detachment’s ability to do anything from the ATNAVICS to ATC Marine Mobile Team operations. We are ready for anything.”

Duncan, who also serves as the ATC operations officer for MACS-2 Det. A, said he believes that with repeated ATNAV-ICS training, it will greatly increase the detachment’s op-erational readiness.

The Marines of MACS-2 hope to repeat the training monthly in order to perfect the new capabilities that the system will bring to the table.


Marines looking to attain or sus-tain the secondary military occu-pational specialty 8056, hazardous waste and material Marine, attend-ed the Introduction to Hazardous Waste Generation and Handling course and the Hazardous Waste Review course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 11-14.

Instructors from the Naval Civil Engineer Corps Officers School came to the Air Station to teach

Marines how to distinguish HAZMAT from HAZWASTE, moni-tor HAZMAT inventory control pro-cedures; maximize source reduc-tion, and monitor proper storage and disposal practices.

“The Marines that complete the courses required to become haz-ardous waste and material Ma-rines, supervise unit operations to ensure compliance with environ-mental regulations, and maintain the unit's emergency response equipment and procedures,” said Corey Jackson, the comprehen-

sive environmental training and educational program coordinator with Natural Resources Environ-mental Affairs Office aboard the Air Station.

Marines will learn the national and military guidelines in regards to handling and disposing of HAZMAT and HAZWASTE. Those that want the 8056 MOS must also register for the local HAZMAT course through NREAO, to learn the local regulations in order to meet the Marine Corps require-ments. Both the initial and review

courses feature both classroom in-struction and practical application in which Marines can test their un-derstanding of the lessons before testing at the end of the course.

“The Air Station is filled with various types of HAZMAT and HAZWASTE,” said Jackson. “From jet fuel, florescent light bulbs, cleaning supplies, and more, haz-ardous risks constantly surround us. These Marines ensure these ricks are reduced within their own units, protecting our health and the environment each day. I high-

ly recommend signing up for this class in the future.”

The Marines and the Air Station greatly benefit from this training. Completing the course and having a secondary MOS looks good for promotions and can get Marines college credits. Marine units also benefit by having trained HAZMAT and HAZWASTE Marines constantly working throughout the squadrons making sure all work environments are safe.

For more information email [email protected].

Marines prepare for HAZMAT HAZWASTE specialty

Cpl. Timothy NorrisStaff Writer

The F/A-18 Hornet is a three decade old, multi-million dollar aircraft made up of more than 300 components and systems that take dozens of personnel to main-tain and keep flying.

Of all the maintainers and technicians, the Quality Assurance Representatives are one of the most impactful groups of Marines within an aviation unit.

“Quality assurance is the lynchpin for maintenance,” said Lt. Col Douglas De-Wolfe, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 commanding officer. “Quality assur-ance is the tool we use to ensure the technicians follow what the engineers who designed the aircraft prescribe. When we apply the principles of quality assur-ance, we verify that we are doing the procedures per the maintenance publica-tions."

Quality Assurance Representatives collectively have experience in every area of maintenance, and have eyes on almost every procedure, repair, documentation and training in the squadron.

“During routine maintenance actions there are times that a Quality Assurance Representative must witness the maintenance action, and also be at every launch in order to ensure that everyone is doing everything properly and safely,” said Sgt. Rey Johnson, a VMFA-122 quality assurance representative.

“While performing audits, the QAR gives the program manager and individual shops an opportunity to see the areas they are either lacking or have let go to the wayside, and give them the opportunity to correct the deficiency,” he added.

A normal workday for a quality assurance representative can be very busy and versatile. Monitoring torque values during maintenance actions, performing au-dits, being present at launches, training Marines, conducting drills, routing previ-ous audits through the chain of command, observing Marines during mainte-nance to affirm they are doing the correct maintenance with the correct tools and completing any missing, broken, or worn tool reports are just a few of the daily tasks given to them.

If even one step is missed, the results could be catastrophic.In 2004, DeWolfe witnessed the impact of improper maintenance firsthand. A group of pilots, including DeWolfe, flew for more than 10 hours back from

a North Atlantic Treaty Organization exercise called Clean Hunter in Denmark. Through no error of one of the pilots, the left strut on the F/A-18 Hornet failed upon landing and the jet cartwheeled off the runway.

A few hours later, the pilot died.“That reinforced my mentality that we have to do things safe, right, and smart. It

formed many of my philosophies about maintenance and about being a Marine.”In the past, VMFA-122 was known as the last blue collar squadron because they

possessed some of the oldest aircraft and yet were able to maintain them safely. Today it still applies; the Werewolves have some of the oldest Hornets in the Ma-rine Corps but are excelling at maintaining the aging aircraft.

“We have some of the oldest jets with the oldest equipment in the Marine Corps,” DeWolfe said. “But that doesn’t mean we can’t do as well or better than anyone else. I couldn’t be more proud of my Marines. Nobody joins the Marine Corps wanting to do half of a job. They join because they want to be the best – that includes doing things the right way – always.”

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Gunnery Sgt. Lamont Belvin, the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 quality assurance chief from Saginaw, Mich., observes maintenance on the wing of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 4.

Sgt. Rey Johnson, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 quality assurance representative, reviews main-tenance records during a routine record audit at the VMFA-122 hangar, Feb. 4.

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