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CPL. DANIEL WULZII Marine Expeditionary Forcre (Forward)

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus visited Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, Sept. 20, to wit-ness first-hand the ongo-ing training of Afghan National Security Forces.

Mabus walked through several classes with Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, and Maj. Andrew V. Martinez the academys director.

The literacy train-ing, but also the spe-cific schools that they go through, (have) very high standards and very high enthusiasm, said Mabus. I think that what it does is get us on a road as we draw down our combat capabilities, they're going to be there in place with the skills, with the train-ing ready to do what they need to do to keep a stable Afghanistan.

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PFC. PHILLIP R. CLARK2nd Marine Division

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and 3rd Bat-talion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, participated in a six-day training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently.

The exercise consisted of numerous types of training for 2nd Tank Bn., such as offensive and defensive fundamentals, combat town, night defense lane and a nu-clear, biological and chemical defense lane with M-1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks. While such training is conducted multiple times a year, at the battalion level, it occurs less often.

The training we conduct is great infan-try-tank integration. As far as how benefi-cial this training is for us and the (infantry), I dont think we can get enough training like it, said Capt. Aaron C. Smithley, 2nd

Tank Bn. It also helps the units that are attached to us because once they learn our capabilities, they can use it to their advan-tage and increase their fire power and po-tential to attack the enemy by ten-fold.

The goal of the training and biggest challenge for the infantry unit is to learn what tanks can and cannot do and how use them to their advantage to better sup-port attack and defensive maneuvers.

It sends the picture out that we can provide the security and we have the knowledge that we can also attack the en-emy as well as providing protection, said Smithley. The platoon sergeants had to think about their decisions through this ex-ercise as well as be able to formulate a plan of intent and apply it in a timely manner.

The culminating event was the com-bat town where in a simulated fire fight, insurgent-roleplayers fired at Marines as they infiltrated a town to eliminate the en-emy threat. Included in the exercise were

wounded Marine role-players, rocket pro-pelled grenades and improvised explosive device detonations that simulated what to do if a tank was taken out or numerous Marines were injured at one time.

With infantry, I think training like this is the best any one of us can get because

we bring a lot to the fight, such as weap-onry and optics that the (infantry) dont have, said Sgt. John A. Ramson, platoon sergeant, 2nd Tank Bn. Its a big deal to do exercises like this, so that (infantry

Tanks, infantry get back to their roots by working together Photo by Pfc. Phillip R. Clark

Marines with 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and 3rd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, gather around Brig. Gen. Walter L. Miller Jr., the acting commanding general of the 2nd Marine Division, as he talks with them about what he liked and what needed improvement with the recently completed exercise.

SEE WORKING 4A

SGT. RICHARD BLUMENSTEIN24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

As a door flings open, two Marines rush in with their weapons drawn and pointed forward. The second Marine through the door shoulder-checks it, to force it to remain open.

They shout one after another: Left side clear! Right side clear!

The training stops. Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Al-varez calls the two Marines out of the room. He critiques their techniques, gives them feedback and makes them do it again.

The Marines of Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, spent three days con-ducting Military Operations in Urban Terrain, at the Urban Assault Course at Fort Pickett, Va, recently.

The training focused on enhancing the units MOUT capabilities, the processes of tactically clear-ing rooms of enemy combatants, at the fireteam, squad and platoon levels, according to Alvarez, an infantry unit leader with first platoon.

The purpose of this training is to make sure we are proficient in MOUT operations, and able to carry them out anywhere the Marine Corps needs, he said.

The Marines focused on enhanc-ing the abilities of their junior Marines by forcing them to perform numerous re-hearsals under the guidance of their senior leadership.

If their technique is messed up, well stop them and have them reset, said Sgt. Justin Or-ange, the second platoon guide. We will show them the basic technique for it, and they will ad-just off what we show them.

Sometimes, the sergeants would be in the stacks, sometimes they would be off to the side observing, but they always worked to correct the junior Marines

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Photos by Lance Cpl. Michael Petersheim(Above) Marines with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at the Urban Assault Course on Fort Pickett, Va., recently. (Right) Marines and sailors with Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment conduct Military Operations in Urban Terrain training at the Urban Assault Course on Fort Pickett, Va.

SEE URBAN 4A

SEE SECRETARY 11A

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LANCE CPL. JOSHUA J. HINES2nd Marine Division

A grenade ignites, spilling a cloud of smoke into the air as Marines with first platoon, Company F, Anti-Ter-rorism Battalion, attached to 2nd Marine Division, rush through the grass while supported by heavy machine gun fire. One by one, the Marines bound toward the enemy, continuing their relentless assault. A shot rings out and the last target falls thanks to the Marines quick thinking and experienced use of tactics.

This scene repeated itself throughout the week, as each platoon with Company F, pushed through the squad-based fire assault course, conducted aboard Ma-rine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently.

The course was part of a training exercise in which the platoons cycled through events, such as the assault course, an offensive attack and holding a defensive position.

It's important to train on all facets of the basics, said Capt. Juan Cristales, inspector-trainer, Anti-Terror-ism Battalion. This range not only helped the Marines understand concepts such as fire and movement, but

Company F, Anti-Terrorism Battalion trains to assault the enemy with support by fi re

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

Sgt. Jacob Lowe, a squad leader with fi rst platoon, Company F, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, attached to 2nd Marine Division, watches his Marines performance during the squad-based support by fi re assault course, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently. The course was part of a training exercise in which the platoons cycled through events such as the assault course, an offensive attack and holding a defensive position. SEE ANTI-TERRORISM 11A

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MAN ON THE STREETWhat is the biggest lesson you have

learned from the Marine Corps?

Cpl. Blake Jordon Company H, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics GroupKansas City, Miss.

Have connections, network and make

friends.

Lance Cpl. Daniel MontoyaCompany F, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine DivisionLowe, Mass.

You cant make it here alone, by yourself. You need to learn from your

leaders and those with the experience.

Gunnery Sgt. Edward PagesUnit Financial Management School, Camp JohnsonYonkers, N.Y.

Common sense is not a common virtue amongst

every Marine. New Marines have 10 minutes

to figure out what we figured out in 10 years.

Retired Gunnery Sgt. Daniel LewisTrenton, N.J.

You have to accomplish the mission at whatever the cost, because that is whats

important.

Lance Cpl. Chester Los2nd Maintenance Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics GroupSyracuse, Ind.

The biggest lesson I learned was to take

things in stride and roll with the punches.

Traffi c violations aboardCamp Lejeune

This graph represents traffi c violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the infl uence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune during the week of Sept. 19 through Sept. 23. Traffi c violations are defi ned as: driving while license revoked; speeding in excess of 15 mph or more; traffi c crashes; seatbelt, cellular telephone and motorcycle personal protective equipment violations.Source: Command Inspector Generals Offi ce for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

The base and surrounding community are home to an active duty, dependent, retiree and civilian employee population of more than 180,000 people. The base contributes more than $3 billion each year in payroll to the local economy, contracts, construction and other services that support training and equipping of Marines, sailors and Coast Guardsmen.

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Lance Cpl. Daniel MontoCompany F, 2nd Light ArmoredBattalion 2nd Marine Division

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leadSemperSemperSafeSafeBy the Base Safety Offi ce

The base and surrounding comLejeune Facts:

Every year according to the Na-tional Highway Transportation Safe-ty Administration approximately 16,000 Americans die in alcohol-related crashes and another 248,000 are injured. It is estimated that desig-nated drivers save nearly 50,000 lives and spare many more from injury. Each year, millions of Americans ei-ther serve as designated drivers or are driven home by one. Since the 80s, designated driver programs, aimed at reducing alcohol-impaired driv-ing, have been widely implemented throughout the United States. Des-ignated driver programs are simple, voluntary, inexpensive and easily ap-plicable to a variety of situations.

What is a designated driver? A designated driver is an adult who is legally licensed to drive, who agrees to abstain from all alcohol and who safely transports any group members home. Designated drivers should be appointed prior to the consumption of alcohol to prevent anyone from being tempted to drive. A designated driver can be used anywhere people ride together after drinking alco-hol, including private homes, bars,

sporting events, restaurants or office parties. Designated drivers are also important when someone is taking medication that makes them drowsy or otherwise impaired and not fit to drive. Designated drivers help fam-ily and friends avoid embarrassment, save military careers, stay out of jail, and prevent senseless injury or death.

Unfortunately, according to recent studies, it appears that only a minor-ity of designated drivers in the United States remain completely abstinent from alcohol, and many people apply the designated driver concept in ways that are unsafe. For example, some believe that the designated driver can drink alcohol as long as they stop drinking a few hours before driving or stay under the legal limit of 0.08 blood alcohol content. Another ex-ample of an unsafe concept is when the designated driver does not abstain from drinking alcohol and an alter-native driver is chosen based on who in the group is the least intoxicated. Given these attitudes and practices, it is not surprising that many young Marines and sailors consume some

alcohol when acting as the designated driver or choose to get in the car with someone who has been drinking.

The Marine Corps lost 41 person-nel in private motor vehicle accidents thus far this fiscal year, 15 of which were directly related to alcohol. While not all of these fatalities were alcohol related, we must continue to combat alcohol misuse through driv-er safety education, high-visibility law enforcement and other proactive command safety initiatives. By do-ing so, we are assisting our Marines and sailors from making the fatal decision to drink and drive. Two of the most effective safety initia-tives to prevent accidents is using a designated driver program or a unit sponsored Arrive Alive Program. When used correctly, either of these programs save countless careers, but more importantly lives.

As Marines, sailors and civil ser-vants, we live by our core values. So think before you jeopardize the safety of yourself, your fellow Ma-rines, sailors, civilian employees or family members, and remember Semper Safe.

Things you should know about the designated driver program

Due to inclement weather conditions last weekend, the scheduled paving operations at the main gate entrance will begin tomorrow at 9 p.m. and the gate will reopen Monday at 4:30 a.m. The Piney Green gate farther east on Highway 24 will be open around the clock during this period to facilitate inbound and outbound traffi c over the weekend. Department of Defense-sponsored guests of the base are reminded to fi rst use the Main Gate Visitors Center to obtain a pass before entering through the Piney Green gate. Detour signs, barricades and military police will be in place to guide traffi c, as necessary.

Camp Lejeune Main Gate construction rescheduled

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LANCE CPL. CLAYTON VONDERAHERegimental Combat Team 8

In the wild west, a sher-iff and his deputies brought justice to an otherwise law-less land. Hollywood has depicted a small group of men with long rifles and badges fighting against gangs of unruly outlaws usually wanting something from the town and taking it by force.

The situation is not en-tirely different in Afghani-stan. Insurgents work in groups, terrorizing and harassing much of the na-tions population. Coali-tion forces are working throughout the country to stop insurgent activity, but the nation has sheriffs and deputies of its own, they just need a little guidance to "rustle up the bad guy."

The Marines and sailors with Company L, 3rd Bat-talion, 2nd Marine Regi-ments Police Embedded Training Team are getting the local law enforcement in Now Zad up to par to bring lawlessness to justice.

The PETT is dedicated to ensuring the Afghan Uni-formed Police in Now Zad will be a self-sustaining, in-dependent force when the Marines leave the area.

Police in Now Zad are very close to standing on their own two feet, said Capt. Christopher Timms, the PETT commanding officer. They are already providing security in Now Zad, but they need help lo-gistically. They need to be able to run their own con-voys and supply things for themselves. Once they are capable of doing that, the AUP can take care of the security in Now Zad.

The police have begun actions to make themselves more independent by bud-geting for their own fuel costs instead of being en-tirely supplied by Marines. They have also weaned themselves off bottled wa-ter, used by Marines, and instead use water from wells located in close prox-imity to their base.

With their newly found independence, the police are developing a command

operations center allowing them to tackle more so-phisticated missions.

Right now, it is just Marines and AUP running a COC 24 hours a day, said Timms. Starting this up is a huge step forward because the communica-tion between the two units has dramatically increased. They are able to react to situations in the district much faster. They are able to communicate with the Marines in case we need to add some extra combat power to the situation.

The police are currently performing operations that they devise on their own, using systems and tech-niques taught by Marines. In time, they will be able to complete every police func-tion on their own accord, without assistance.

Recently, they con-ducted a cordon and search and captured a suspected (improvised explosive de-vice) maker, said Timms. This is (intelligence) that they got themselves, and a cordon that they conducted themselves. They brought him into their headquar-ters, processed him and sent him to Lashkar Gah to be tried with little help from Marines. That, to me, is a huge step forward.

The AUPs responsi-bilities consist of manning checkpoints, patrolling the bazaar and reacting to in-surgent or criminal activi-ties. This is done to secure the village. The nature of their job has them working closely with the Marines, Afghan National Army and the local citizens, seeking out would be insurgents. Timms explained the co-operation is important and an aspect the PETT pushes on the police.

They are beginning to work together better, said Sgt. Anthony Sanchez Jr., a logistics advisor with PETT. They are using a lot of communications and coordinating with the Ma-rines more. Things happen and they report it up.

The Now Zad AUP cur-rently has more than 90 policemen, a 33 percent increase from when the PETT arrived in Febru-ary. Increasing the AUPs

numbers has been a driving force for the PETT.

The team adopted a technique where they provide humanitarian as-sistance bags, filled with enough supplies to sustain a family for approximately a month, to the families of those who have been re-cruited by the police.

This way, if their bread winner leaves and goes to the basic school, the family will still survive off of the HA money, Timms said.

Increasing the number of police officers creates a wider variety of operations and responsibilities the po-lice are able to undertake. Their potential to perform security operations fitting-ly is limited only by the police officers individual capability.

When the PETT first arrived, only five percent of the police had attended the AUPs basic training in Lashkar Gah, the capi-tol of Helmand province, according to Timms. The

AUP now has nearly 40 police officers who have at-tended the course.

A new agenda devised by the PETT will have the remaining police officers sent through the eight-week long basic training course within a six-month time frame.

The police have shown a tenacity essential in con-ducting operations in their harsh terrain. The AUP and PETT have worked together for seven months now and have depended on each other in times of danger and hardship.

They will go out there and work. They like to fight, said Sanchez. They look out for us.

Marines train police of Now Zad to independence NOW ZAD, AFGHANISTAN

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clayton VonderaheSgt. Jeremy Lake, with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiments Police Embedded Training Team, explains the components of a rocket used in a rocket propelled grenade launcher to Marines and Afghan Uniformed Police Offi cers, recently. The PETT conducted a live fi re range for six police offi cers, fi ring two rounds a piece.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clayton VonderaheAn Afghan Uniformed Police Offi cer fi res a .50 caliber machine gun during a live-fi re exercise hosted by the Marines from Company L, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiments Police Embedded Training Team, recently. The range predominantly focused on the profi ciency of six AUP offi cers ability to fi re a rocket-propelled grenade, but the machine gun was fi red to ensure its operability.

deficiencies at the end of each rehearsal. The training progressed from clear-

ing rooms, to clearing rooms with live ammunition. The live-fire shoots pre-pare the Marines for actual combat by giving them a firsthand experience as to how it feels to shoot while clearing rooms, according to Orange.

It gets them set up so they are more comfortable to shoot, if they have to do it in a combat situation, Orange said.

The Marines also trained during the night, performing rehearsals and live-fire shoots. The night shoots took place to give the Marines a chance to shoot using night vision goggles while

maneuvering in an area without verbal communication.

This is a chance for them to use their optics and work as a fireteam at night, said 1st Lt. Justin Nabozna, Weapons platoon commander. Ob-viously it gives us a huge advantage if were the only ones who can see at night.

The training was a smaller part of the battalions Deployment for Train-ing exercises that took place Sept. 6 through 23, on Fort Pickett. The DFT served to prepare the Marines for the missions they will conduct as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Units Battalion Landing Team.


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As we move closer to election year, retirees must pay closer attention to the issues affecting the retired community. The benefits that we earned by risking our very life, frequent separation from family, consistent household moves and working long arduous hours is an intrin-sic value that is immeasurable by dollars. Many politicians dont realize this or of-ten take it for granted when it comes to cutting expenditures. As a retired popu-lation, less than 8 percent of retirees ever contact their legislators on eroding benefits. That tells me 92 percent of us are depending on that 8 percent to carry the burden of protecting our way of life. There are numerous issues we should be concerned and active on. I am going to address the main one now.

TRICARE remained stable in cost to retirees for 16 years. Proposals to have a TRICARE for Life enrollment fee of $200 annually will affect retirees aged 65 and older in order to receive mili-tary health care benefits. The first-ever enrollment fee for TRICARE for Life would take effect in fiscal year 2013, which means no sooner than Oct. 1, 2012. The fee would generate $6.7 bil-lion in a 10-year period by government estimates. Again the intrinsic value of a retirees sacrifice may be lost among the dollar signs. One of the fact sheets ac-

companying this proposal says an an-nual fee for TRICARE for Life benefits is warranted because this program now has no premium, unlike comparable services in the private sector. As mili-tary retiree families, we currently pay Medicare A&B, therefore no premium is paid to TRICARE. Several increases have been proposed for the retirees who are below 65 years old, with some being quite expensive. This has been the case for years, with the veteran organizations and retirees holding the line.

Effective Oct. 1 TRICARE beneficia-ries having prescriptions filled at a retail pharmacy will pay $5 for generic and $12 for a brand name prescriptions at a retail pharmacy and $25 for brand name drugs not on a preferred list. The cur-rent proposal plan would increase this raise in prices to $10 for generic, $40 for brand names prescriptions and 50 percent of the cost of the brand name drugs not on the preferred list, with a minimum co-pay of $50. This proposal matches those of the Federal Employ-ees Blue Cross/Blue Shield Standard Plan. If retirees are concerned about their benefits, become knowledgeable on proposals and contact your legislators. For more information on TRICARE in-crease issues, contact your local veteran organizations.

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CPL. KATHERINE M. SOLANO2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)

Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus, the I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) commanding general, visited Camp Leath-erneck, Afghanistan, recently in prepara-tion for his upcoming deployment and as-sumption of duties as Regional Command Southwest commanding general.

Brig. Gen. Michael G. Dana, com-manding general of 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Fwd.), accompanied Gurganus as

he toured MLG facilities around the base, to include the Intermediate Maintenance Activity, Marine Corps Logistics Com-mand, and Army Materiel Command lots, as well as the Combat Logistics Battalion 6 compound.

The visit gave Marines and coalition forces the opportunity to showcase equip-ment and logistical capabilities used in sup-port of International Security Assistance Force operations. It also gave units the chance to express needs for certain equip-ment and logistical support.

I MEF CG visits 2nd MLG (FWD) at Camp Leatherneck CAMP LEATHERNECK, AFGHANISTAN

Photo by Cpl. Katherine M. SolanoLt. Col. Ralph J. Rizzo (left), commanding offi cer of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), gives a tour of the CLB-6 lot to Maj. Gen. Charles M. Gurganus (right), I Marine Expeditionary Force (Fwd.) commanding general, during Gurganus visit to Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently.

Marines) learn our limits. With repeti-tion, things will run a lot smoother when we deploy together.

The purpose of the exercise was for the Marines to learn how to respond in a highly hostile environment, while eliminating the enemy threat. The final exercise was attended by Brig. Gen. W. Lee Miller Jr., the acting commanding general for 2nd Marine Division, who

watched the Marines go through the course and spoke with them about what he saw afterward.

For (Brig. Gen.) Miller to come out here and be present at the event, its pretty awesome. It motivated me to put everything I had left into the final exer-cise, said Ramson. I dont think we could have ended this exercise any better than having the general come watch us at work and tell us what he liked and what we can improve on as a whole.

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Photo by Pfc. Phillip R. ClarkA M-1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank is hit with a simulated improvised explosive device as it is trying to pursue insurgent-role-players during a six-day training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently.

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Experienced Marines can sometimes be placed in leadership billets regardless of their rank or time in ser-vice. This is especially true in the infantry where even lance corporals can be in charge of an entire squad.

The Infantry Mortar Leaders Course held aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., trains Ma-rines of any rank to be pro-ficient leaders within a mor-tar platoon.

The important aspect of this course is that the Ma-rines will have the tools that they need to lead when its all said and done, said Staff Sgt. Dennis Leaves, Infantry Mortar Leader Course In-structor, School Of Infantry East. Mortars and indirect fire support are some of a battalions biggest assets dur-ing a fire fight. These Marines learn how to lead and control that fire support so they can help their fellow Marines tak-ing enemy contact.

The course is a nine-week package that not only covers information from the basic mortarman course, but also teaches valuable leadership skills such as calling in for mortar support and calculat-ing data for mortar gun lines.

Mortar fire is dropped all the time in Afghanistan. The Marines here are learn-ing how to call it in and how to receive the calls for fire, said Sgt. Shawon Burgess, IMLC Instructor, SOI East. Thats what this course prepares them for and thats the kind of stuff theyll be doing when they go back to their units.

The course was designed

to train mortarman to be-come leaders within their platoons, whether it be a squad leader or platoon commander. The course provides the resources for the lower enlisted ranks as well as field grade officers.

The lessons taught in this course are very important for a platoon commander to understand, said 1st Lt. Joseph Murphy, 81mm mor-tar platoon commander, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regi-ment, 2nd Marine Division. This information is just as important for me to know as it is for my Marines.

For the Marines going through the course, the final examination comes at the end of the nine weeks when the Marines must put the knowledge and information theyve learned to test. They conducted a field operation with live mortar fire while applying the information and being evaluated by the instructors.

Although many of the Marines have been to com-bat zones and already have great leadership experience and capability, many of the students still expressed how valuable the course was to them and how the knowl-edge they gained throughout the nine weeks is vital to their success.

You learn so much more here that wasnt covered at the basic school. Its more in-depth and more detailed, said Sgt. Timothy Hardy, mortarman section leader, 3rd Battalion, 25th Marines, 4th Marine Division. I defi-nitely feel more confident than I did before about go-ing out and leading a mortar section. This course really helped me out.

PFC. JAMES FRAZER2nd Marine Division

For any Marine who has participated in a training exercise, the opportunity to enjoy a hot meal on the training field can be a rare treat.

Nine food service spe-cialists, led by their field mess chief, worked to ensure that all of the Ma-rines participating in the training received two hot meals every day during a week-long field exercise conducted by 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Di-vision, recently.

While this isnt the first time these guys have cooked during a huge training event like this theres still a big difference in demand compared to their normal work load, said Staff Sgt. Gustavo Rijo, field mess chief, 2nd Tank Bn.

On an average work day, the food service Ma-rines work to help prepare food for a single company consisting of several doz-en Marines. For the field exercise, that number in-creased by several hun-dred additional Marines. During training events,

these guys sacrifice a lot of sleep, said Rijo.

When everyone else is already asleep after a long day of training, these Ma-rines are still up cleaning and getting ready for the next day. Before everyone else gets up, these guys have been awake for hours cooking.

For training events such as the battalion field exer-cise, the food service Ma-rines clock in just minutes after midnight everyday to begin preparing food for the morning chow served at 3 a.m. they dont get the chance to go to bed until well after evening chow has been served and everything has been cleaned and or-ganized for the next days meals.

If I had to eat three (meals-ready-to-eat) a day out here, Id probably lose my mind, so it was a real treat to get two hot meals a day, said Cpl. Justin Bates, embark chief, 2nd Tank Bn., who is one of about 500 Marines. I never re-alized before this training event how much work the cooks have to really do or how much time they have to put in.

Aside from the time and sleep constraints, the food service Marines all agree the hardest part of doing their job is setting up the actual field kitchen and get-ting everything they need sanitized and organized so the cooking can actually begin.

It can be a very de-manding job, but I abso-lutely love doing it, said Cpl. Brian Bieber, food service specialist, 2nd Tank Bn. It can also be a very satisfying job and when-ever we get compliments or thanks for the food it makes it easy to work on just two hours of sleep.

Large events, such as the battalion field exer-cise, gives all of the other Marines in a battalion the chance to see a bit of what goes into making their food.

Every Marine loves having something warm to eat whenever they have to get up early in the morn-ing, said Bates. Now that Ive seen what kind of sacri-fice really goes into the food they make, I appreciate the hot meals even more. The cooks are awesome and I know we all love them.

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Photo by Pfc. James FrazerCpl. Brian Bieber, food service specialist, 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division gives a smile as he hands a box of food over to a Marine from Company D during a battalion fi eld exercise. The food, prepared by food service Marines, will be a part of the battalions evening chow after a day of tank and infantry integration training.

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Photo by Cpl. Johnny MerkleyLance Cpl. Kevin Thompson, squad leader, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, prepares to drop an 81 millimeter mortar round into the mortar tube aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sept. 21.

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There has always been an aura surrounding the Marines who choose to become in-fantry men. They have their own traditions, sayings and a way of viewing the rest of the corps.

Non-infantry Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Ma-rine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, wanted to show that they were just as ca-pable as Marines and pro-tectors and during training aboard Army Base Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 14. Ma-rines from a variety of sec-tions increased their knowl-edge of the interworking of the Marine Corps infantry.

Its difficult working in supply when youre part of an infantry battalion, said Lance Cpl. Lee R. Young, a warehouse clerk with 1st Bn., 2nd Marines. All the infantry guys tease you be-cause youre not a rifleman or a mortarman, but I think they have a certain respect for us since we are part of an infantry battalion.

Marines from the battal-ion spent their time learning the ins and outs of security, patrols and improvised ex-plosive device detection. They also participated in what is known as Guard Force, which is a security de-tail provided by non-infantry Marines to keep their fellow Marines within their post safe.

Were learning a lot of the basics of infantry on top of what we already know about our respective (military occupational specialities), said Young. Were learning more about our weapons sys-tems, where to position our-selves and how to switch over to the role of security when were needed for it.

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You never know when you might be the one out there having to patrol an area because sometimes ex-tra Marines may be needed for a patrol, said Barrett. You need to be proficient in this stuff so that you can protect the Marines to the right and left of you.

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For the first time since Marines assumed the opera-tional lead of the NATO mis-sion in Helmand and Nim-roz provinces, a group of Marines spent an extended stay in Zaranj, the capital of the remote Nimroz province along the Iranian border.

As with previous trips to Zaranj, which is located in the extreme southwestern part of Afghanistan, the Marines came to mentor Afghan Na-tional Security Forces leaders. However, the longer stay meant the Marines had to take extra efforts in security measures.

We are a mile and a half from the Iranian border, said Gunnery. Sgt. Philip M. Collins, operations chief for Regional Command South-wests Afghan National Se-curity Forces Development section. We are far away from any of our coalition partners.

Being relatively far from home meant the Marines needed to be ready to pro-vide their own security and take care of themselves. The Marines took turns in provid-ing 24-hour around-the-clock security watches, working alongside an Afghan force, which also beefed up its se-curity effort to help ensure the visit went smoothly.

During the expedition the Marines focused on empha-sizing the need for different branches of local security forces to come together to solve the provinces prob-lems, and also discussed ways to improve life for the people in Nimroz.

Several leaders from local branches of the ANSF were present for the meetings, placing an emphasis on uniting and

working together.Each branch works well

within their vacuum doing their own thing, said Col. Michael J. Gann, operations officer for RC(SW)s ANSF Development section. Our goal is to bring them togeth-er because as one they are stronger (and) it is critical to the security of Nimroz prov-ince.

Afghan leaders also brought concerns about the area so that they can more effectively do their jobs and help their people.

We have a lot of prob-lems here at OCCP (Opera-tional Coordination Center Provincial Nimroz), but we are hopeful that if we work together under the guidance of Col. Gann, that OCCP Nimroz can be success-ful, said Afghan National Army Col. Khalilullah Ja-did, the OCCP command-ing officer.

At the OCCP, the Ma-rines took notice of sev-eral broken down trucks. Though the OCCP has a mechanic to help fix the problems, he said he lacks the tools and equipment to provide maintenance to the vehicles. Afghan lead-ers mentioned how this hinders their mission be-cause whenever they lose a vehicle, they are unable to always send as many secu-rity forces out to remote ar-eas of the province as they would like.

Nimroz is currently fac-ing a serious drought and the people have found it difficult to acquire water. Many resi-dents are able to bathe only once in a span of 10 days.

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ZARANJ, AFGHANISTAN

CPL. DANIEL WULZII Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)

Receiving mail from home is perhaps one of the most uplifting things that can happen to a deployed service member.

When a Marine receives a care package or letter, he or she automatically feels as though someone on the other side of the world cares just a little bit more, and when a whole group of people, like the Perry United Methodist Men of Perry, Ga., get together to send boxes upon boxes to Marines and sailors aboard Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province, that feeling of appre-ciation and care is multiplied.

For Operation Leatherneck, that is just what the Per-ry UM Men did.

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Photo by Cpl. Daniel Wulz Cpl. Garrett L. Haynes digs into a box sent by the Perry United Methodist Men of Perry, Ga. aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently. The group began boxing and shipping items like baby wipes, trail mix and beef jerky. So far the group has sent 35 boxes to Whitmoyer and his Marines in the past two months.

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Two money-saving Ma-rines with the 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) Circuit Card Repair section were recognized for a job well done during Maj. Gen. John A. Toolans visit to the intermediate maintenance activity lot aboard Camp Leatherneck, recently.

The commanding gen-eral of Regional Command Southwest met with Cpls. Zachary Moats and Chris-topher Huber to personally give his thanks for their ef-forts as circuit card repair technicians.

The Marines recently hit $105,000 in equipment re-pair savings.

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amazing, said a proud Toolan, as he presented each Marine with a chal-lenge coin, a tangible token of his appreciation.

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SGT. RICHARD BLUMENSTEIN24th Marine Expeditionary Unit

The mission: get four Marines across a pool of water with a can of ammuni-tion in less than 12

minutes. The obstacle: two electrically

charged pipes hang a few feet above the water, and block the path to the other side.

The resources: two steel drums, two wooden planks, rope, chains, and all the ideas a fireteam of ju-nior Marines can muster.

Ready, set, go. The Marines of Company C, 1st

Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, faced this scenario and 16 others to test their Marines problem solving, team-work, and leadership skills during a day of training at Fort Picketts Leadership Reaction Course recently.

In the training, the Marines di-vided into fireteams of four and five. Each fireteam would arrive at a station and a Marine would be designated as the fireteam leader. He would then have two minutes to receive the scenario from the eval-uator, ask questions, and devise a plan to accomplish the mission us-ing scenario specific resources.

They have to create a plan and execute it, said Staff Sgt. Benja-min Dible, the platoon sergeant of second platoon. The evalua-tor is evaluating the leadership of how the Marine executes it, more importantly, is he communicating with the Marines hes in charge of ? Are the Marines hes in charge of listening?

Many of the obstacles went unsolved as Marines found them-selves soaked head to toe in water, frustrated and stressed out.

You have to have an open mind, said Cpl. Julian Valdez, an evaluator for the training and squad leader with second platoon. You have to see the big picture, you have to know there is more than one way to do these things.

Solving the scenarios was not the point, according to Valdez.

What this exercise is really meant to do is take guys who really dont know how to lead, and teach them to make decisions, he said.

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evaluators critiqued the fireteam leader, not on their ability to overcome the obstacle, but how they led their team while at-tempting to.

They have to develop the men-tality to think quick, to make de-cisive decisions and react quickly, those are the key essentials to lead-ership, said Lance Cpl. William Lim, a rifleman with third platoon.

You cant hesitate. Thats what were working on right now.

The training was a smaller part of the battalions Deployment for Training exercise, which took place Sept. 6-23, on Fort Pickett. The battalion is scheduled to at-tach to the 24th Marine Expedi-tionary Unit a few days after the training, and later deploy with the MEU.


Toolan thanks money-saving MLG Marines

Photo by Sgt. Justin J. ShemanskiCol. Mark Hollahan (third from left), chief of staff for 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), explains the capabilities of the Marines at the intermediate maintenance activity lot to Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, during a visit to Camp Leatherneck, recently.

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael J. PetersheimMarines and sailors of Company C, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division conduct a leadership training exercise at the Leadership Reaction Course on Fort Pickett, Va., recently. More than 900 Marines and sailors are taking part in the Deployment for Training exercise at Fort Pickett, Sept. 6 through 23. The battalion is scheduled to attach to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit as its Battalion Landing Team a few days after the training.


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These are life or death skills in a lot of cases and the im-pressive thing about this is how broad the training is, Mabus said.

JSAS specializes in teaching advanced combat skills to Af-ghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Uniformed Police who already have basic knowledge in military skills. Certain courses even train Afghans to become instructors back at their parent units.

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The fact that were able to do this, the fact that our Ma-rines are able to have this sort of success speaks volumes about the Marine skill level, dedication level, patriotism level and their willingness to commit to something bigger than themselves, he said. Ooh-rah Marines, youre doing a great job here.

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also helped the squad leaders and team leaders gain a better understanding of assault positions as well as shifting and ceasing a support by fire position.

The Marines began the support by fire assault course by navigating through the ranges tree line while being supported by a machine gun position. After clearing the tree line, the Marines proceeded to push toward their objective while simultaneous-ly firing at practice targets until every target had fallen.

This training goes back to basic tactics and lays the ground work for much more advanced tactics that may be needed during the upcoming deployment, said Staff Sgt. Keith Isaac, platoon sergeant, first platoon, Co. F. The course is also increasing the proficiency of the Marines as well as helping them gain cohesion within the unit.

Throughout the course, the Marines conducted a dry-fire run which was followed by a debriefing over a terrain model. During the debrief, the Ma-rines received recommendations from their leader-ship and discussed what they thought went well and what could have been done better.

This training lets you know real quick whos on point and whos not, said Sgt. Jacob Lowe, 3rd squad leader, first platoon, Co. F, AT Bn., which really helps my Marines gain a lot of experience and knowledge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua J. Hines Capt. Benjamin Fountain, executive offi cer, Company F, Anti-Terrorism Battalion, attached to 2nd Marine Division, speaks to the Marines of third squad at their debriefi ng during squad based support by fi re assault course, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently. The course was part of a training exercise in which the platoons cycled through events such as the assault course, an offensive attack and holding a defensive position. ANTI-TERRORISM FROM 1A

Since Aug. 28, Master Sgt. Joel Y. Whitmoyer, intelligence chief, Regional Command Southwest, has been receiving packages from the church organization to give to his Marines and other service members on the base.

Its nice to see people send something from home, even if its not specifically for you, said Whit-moyer. It saves you a trip to the exchange and makes life easier and more convenient.

The program started earlier in the year after Whitmoyer received an e-mail from his father, a member of Perry UM Men, asking

what Marines needed or wanted in Afghanistan.

From there, the group began box-ing and shipping items such as baby wipes, trail mix and beef jerky. So far the group has sent 35 boxes to Whit-moyer and his Marines in August and September alone.

The generosity is incredible, said Lt. Col. Michael D. Reilly. What this group is doing is not cheap or easy, its just staggering and Im very appreciative. Ive sent several thank you letters to them.

The group communicates with Whitmoyer regularly and plans on continuing to send boxes at least ev-ery month until Christmas.

In October, they will be sending mostly powdered drink mixes, baked goods and comic books to the Marines.

Baby wipes have definitely been the most used thing so far, said Lance Cpl. Shanna E. Colvin, an in-telligence clerk, RC Southwest. Its always nice to get boxes and have these things; it puts a smile on your face kind of like Christmas.

Whitmoyer and his office sub-mitted a letter to thank the group to Maj. Gen John A. Toolan, the com-manding general of RC Southwest, as part of the initiative to thank all the groups supporting the Marines and other troops in Afghanistan.

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Photo by Cpl. Daniel Wulz Master Sgt. Joel Y. Whitmoyer, intelligence chief, for Regional Command Southwest and Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Laura A. Jobe, an operational specialist, for Regional Command Southwest, open a box sent by the Perry United Methodist Men, aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently. Since Aug. 28, Whitmoyer has been receiving packages from the church organization to give to his Marines and other Marines throughout Camp Leatherneck.

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here we are completely isolated from the rest of the country, so we receive little help or resupply.

One of the more seri-ous concerns is the lack of medical personnel in Zaranj. Currently if a resi-dent faces a medical prob-lem they have nowhere to go because there are no doctors or ambulatory ser-vices for the people.

With its isolated loca-tion, the ANSF at OCCP Nimroz have found it dif-ficult to provide transpor-tation for troops trying to leave or report into Zaranj. Khalilullah noted he has

had one soldier at a train-ing site in neighboring Hel-mand province for the past six months and it may be another couple of months before he is able to get him onto a flight to Zaranj.

The Marines with the ANSF development section will take these concerns and present them to offi-cials back at the Regional Command headquarters. Marines also hope their presence during the trip will help bring the ANSF together, said Gann.

We hammered home that it is more than just about them, he explained.

Its about their province, its about their country and its about the future of their children.

The Afghan leaders also expressed their appre-ciation of Marines having an extended stay at OCCP Nimroz.

By having Marines here for three days, it ex-pressed the importance to everybody, said Khali-lullah. Having Marines here mentoring and help-ing us, brought everybody in the Afghan leadership together because they un-derstood the importance of OCCP Nimroz.

We are going to do whatever it is the Marines want us to do to accom-plish the mission, he con-tinued. I had some of my best officers with 30 years of experience come into my office and say how thankful that they were that the Marines had come here. We are indebted to them forever.

After hours of discus-sion and mentoring, the Marines and their Afghan counterparts found time to sip tea, relax and enjoy their final evening together in one of the most remote parts of the country.

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Photo by Jessie HeathRunners prepare to begin the Marine Corps Half Marathon at the Russell Marine and Family Center aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Saturday. The half marathon is known to be a fl at course without many turns, allowing runners to keep a steady pace.

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Tim Doran stretches, takes a sip of water and waves to his wife as he approaches the starting line. While most of Jacksonville was asleep Saturday morning, Doran was about to make history aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

A civilian with no strong ties to MCB Camp Lejeune, Doran was among approximately 350 people who participated in the Marine Corps Half Marathon Saturday morning aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.

Doran first heard about the Marine Corps Half Marathon through online research. Prior to deciding to participate in the event, Doran had decided that he wanted to break a state record for the fastest run time. After reviewing course records for the half marathon, Doran decided the Marine Corps Half Mara-thon was the one for him.

I chose this particular run because of the previous record set for it, said Doran. The cur-rent record for this course is one hour and 20 minutes.

In addition to the state record, Doran said the Marine Corps Half Marathon offered a flat course, without many hills or turns.

Turns slow you down, said Doran. Turns and hills can re-ally make running hard because they mess up your cadence. You have to keep your pace in order to do well and you cant keep your pace when you have to worry about making turns all the time.

Having begun the race at 7 a.m. Saturday, Doran finished the half marathon in one hour, 18 minutes and 45 seconds, beat-ing out the old state record of one hour and 20 minutes by less than two minutes.

Mike Marion, the director of the Grand Prix series aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, said that he was happy to see a new re-cord set on the course.

Weve had many records set on this course, said Marion. We will be submitting (Dorans) time as soon as we can to see if it will be accepted as the new state record.

It took Doran one hour and 18 minutes to run the 13-mile

Photos by Jessie Heath(Above) Paul Kelly (left) and Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson represent Hope for the Warriors in the Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Saturday with the use of hand cranked bikes. (Right) Tim Doran receives a medal and a plaque for running the Marine Corps Half Marathon with the best time in his age group. Doran ran the course in one hour and 18 minutes, setting a new state record.

Photo by Jessie HeathRunners cross the fi nish line at the Marine Corps Half Marathon aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The half marathon began and ended at the Russell Marine and Family Center on Brewster Boulevard and made a loop around MCB Camp Lejeune. Despite rain and construction delays, more than 300 people showed up to participate in the half marathon.

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Beginners fencing classFriday, 6:30 p.m.The Cape Fear Fencing Association will offer its next beginners fencing class in building 401 aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. Both civilians and military personnel are welcome to attend the eight-week courses. For more information, call 799-8642.

Race for the Ages 5KSaturday, 8 a.m.Join families from all walks of life for a walk, run and roll race in downtown Jacksonville. All proceeds go to the benefi t of PEERS Family Development Center and Elder Cheer. Registration runs through the day of the event. For more information, call Katie LaMaire at 333-9725.

Battle in the South Mixed Martial ArtsSaturday, 4 p.m.Fans of the mixed martial arts will enjoy Richard Dambaklys championship battles in Surf City. The Battle of the South boasts 20 fi ghts and three title bouts. Sgt. John Trickler of MCB Camp Lejeune will face off in the MMA championship. For more information and tickets, visit www.mmasportsnet.com.

Community 5K Fun RunWednesday, 7 a.m.Sept. marked the offi cial start date of the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign. The 2011 Campaign makrs 50 years of caring in Onslow County. The Community 5K Fun Run will be held to commemorate this milestone. The run is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/cfc/index.html.

The Warrior RideOct. 6 - Oct. 8Wounded Warriors will be participating in a three-day bike ride to raise money for The Warrior Ride foundation, a foundation that helps wounded service members adapt to an active lifestyle. The three-day bike ride will begin in Holly Ridge Oct. 6 and end in Oak Island Oct. 8. For more information, visit www.TheWarriorRide.org.

Beirut Memorial 10KOct. 8, 8 a.m.Taking place on a scenic, fl at asphalt course that winds through Camp Johnson, the old Knox Housing Area and historical Montford Point. The Beirut Memorial 10K will pay homage to those who paid the ultimate sacrifi ce for freedom. For more information, call 451-0092 or 451-5430.

5th annual Wrestle by the RiverOct. 8, 11:30 a.m.The Lejeune Lions Wrestling team are proud to announce their involvement with the MUMfest Takedown Tournament on the river front streets of downtown New Bern, N.C. The Lejeune Lions will be involved in activities throughout the day. For more information, contact Jamie Yezarski at 252-670-4158 or [email protected].

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Each year events are held

all over the Jacksonville area, but one has stuck out to Marines as a real treat for them and their family members.

On Oct. 1, 2nd Marine Division will host the third annual Casino Royale aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune.

Hope Fiorvanti, protocol officer for 2nd Marine Division, describes the casino night as one of the must-attend events of the year.

For the past couple of years, I think everyone has been blown away by it, said Fiorvanti. They come in expecting a simple casino-themed evening, but what they get is so far beyond that.

Casino Royale is an event that boasts some impressive things. A company is brought in each year that has professional dealers and games like blackjack, craps and poker. If a guest is unable to play, the dealers will teach them on the spot.

I walked in last year and I was so surprised, said Marcela Miller, wife of Brig. Gen. Walter L. Miller, acting commanding general of 2nd Marine

Division. I was impressed with how nice everything looked.

In addition to gambling, door prizes will also be awarded to lucky participants, and at the end of the night, the person who has won the most money will walk away with the grand prize.

Last year the grand prize consisted of a weekend in South Carolina, where the prize winner learned how to race a BMW.

For the low cost of $25, each player will be given $10,000 in fake chips, which they can then wager in a variety of games.

They give you $10,000 and its obviously not real, said Capt. Luis A. Vega, information technology officer, 2nd

Marine Division. You can just go crazy like you wouldnt normally if it were real money. My wife and I had a great time learning blackjack from the dealers.

Even though the focus of the evening is on the Las Vegas experience, the event provides something for everyone.

For the food, we went all out. Roasted chicken, crab dip with flat bread and marinated mushrooms will be available as well as many other delicious foods, said Fiorvanti.

In line with the rest of an evening all about the experience, men and women will be dressed in their best, touting ball gowns, tuxedos and other formal wear.

Everyone looked great

last year and Im sure they will this year, said Fiorvanti. This is an event where you really feel like youre at a casino and you can have that experience.

All officers are invited to attend as well as E-8 and E-9 service members and their civilian equivalents and their guests.

Those who want to participate are encouraged to buy tickets early, as more than 650 people bought tickets last year. With the location being changed to the newly renovated Marston Pavilion this year, the turnout may be even higher.

If you can only attend one event this year, said Fiorvanti, make it Casino Royale.

Photo by Pvt. Brian M. WoodruffThe 2nd Marine Division will host the 3rd annual Casino Royale aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Oct. 1. The event is designed to bring the Las Vegas experience to Camp Lejeune.

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RUNNERS FROM 1B course aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, but a victory and a shot at the new state record is not the only thing he said he will carry home with him from the Marine Corps Half Marathon.

Doran, a member of the Twin City Track Club in Winston Salem, N.C. said that he was surprised by the community surrounding the Marine Corps Half Marathon and was pleased to see how friendly everyone was.

At most runs, you might have a few people talking to each other, said Doran. But here, its different. Everybody talks to each other and everybody cheers each other on. Theres a real sense of community here that I dont think you can find at most runs.

Doran recognized that the sense of community he felt had a great deal to do with the common bonds that tie together most military families. Standing underneath a tent, waiting for the awards ceremony to begin, Doran watched families talk

and fellowship.I have a great

amount of respect for our military and Im honored to be able to run at Camp Lejeune, said Doran. Being here reminds me of how much these families give up. The sacrifice they make puts me in awe.

The way the families rally together when their loved ones are gone is a very emotional thing for me to think about, but being here you cant help but think about it, continued Doran.

Doran was not the only participant in the run to be affected by the sense of community at the Marine Corps Half Marathon. Paul Kelly, a Hope for the Warriors volunteer, took part in the run alongside Staff Sgt. Ryan Anderson. Kelly and Anderson used hand cycles to complete the half marathon.

Kelly and Anderson met at the 2010 half marathon and have participated together in five races since they met. Kelly said that being able

to compete alongside Anderson was never a hard choice for him to make.

What these men sacrifice, I can never repay them for, said Kelly. But that doesnt mean I cant try. When I see them come home with injuries, I can try to give back a little of what they have given up.

Kelly, who has been living with a disability for more than 30 years, has participated in the Marine Corps Half Marathon three times. He has been

volunteering with Hope for the Warriors since 2007 and served as a team member at several different races during his time with the organization.

Ive been so grateful to be involved with Hope for the Warriors, said Kelly. I met Ryan through them and I have been honored to meet other heroes as well. The best part for me the part that hits me in the heart is watching Ryan and his recovery over the last year.

Anderson said that the appreciation is mutual.

Im glad to have met (Kelly), said Anderson. Hes become my friend since we met last year and hes an incredible man. Weve grown close over and the races we participated in helped us build a friendship.

Anderson and Kelly plan to represent Hope for the Warriors in the Marine Corps Marathon later this fall and will take their hand cycles to New York City to participate in the New York City Marathon.

Photo by Jessie HeathStaff Sgt. Ryan Anderson (left) and Hope for the Warriors volunteer Paul Kelly pose with their plaques and medals after completing the Marine Corps Half Marathon Saturday. Kelly and Anderson will compete in the Marine Corps Marathon and the New York Marathon later this

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