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TheJet Friday, January 24, 2014

Vol. 49, No. 3Marine Corps Air Station

Beaufort, S.C.

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

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Alpha and November Company graduates

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Marines share PT knowledge with peersPage 8

CLC-23 receives new equipment Page 6

Nick SpinelliNaval Hospital Beaufort Public Affairs

Due to staffing shortages, the Naval Hospital Op-tometry clinic will limit services to active duty mem-bers only at this time. The hospital will have clinic one day per week to accommodate active duty staff. Op-tometric services at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will remain unchanged and services at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will vary depending on the number of recruits needing optometric care at Parris Island. We understand that the Naval Hospital optom-etry clinic is the preferred facility for many of our retir-ees and family members and we regret having to send them out to the network. We are currently working all avenues available to improve our staffing situation. We apologize to all beneficiaries affected.

Active duty family members, retirees, and their fami-lies do not need a referral to be seen by a network pro-vider. To view benefits, please view the Tricare website at: http://www.tricare.mil.

Optometry clinic announces changes

Sgt. Maj. Matthew Putnam relieved Sgt. Maj. James Hagle of his post as Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 sergeant major in a post and relief ceremony, Jan. 17, during which Hagle also retired. Putnam most recently served as sergeant major at 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, the same unit Hagle first served in as a private first class. Putnam is a native of Saratoga, Fla. Hagle joined the Marine Corps in 1993. Hagle said he is proud of his Marines accomplishments and that they’ll be in good hands with Putnam. Hagle plans to return to Pennsylvania with his family.

Photo by Cpl. Sarah Cherry

Werewolves welcome new

Lance Cpl. Brendan RoethelStaff Writer

Marines with Headquar-ters and Headquarters Squadron attended the Of-ficers Of the Day standard operating procedure for the Use of Force class taught by the Provost Marshals Office aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22-23.

The class and being pistol qualified is mandatory for all enlisted and commis-sioned officers eligible to stand as the OOD. With new protocols calling for duty officers to be armed, the class is designed to refresh

Marines on reasonable and appropriate use of force de-cisions.

During the course, Ma-rines will learn when and where they can remove the pistol from their holsters, when to shoot the pistol, and how they should re-spond to possible scenarios they could face while on duty.

“We want to make sure that each Marine knows the protocols and rules for the use of force. That way, if they are ever faced with a bad situation, they can properly subdue the threat,” said Staff Sgt. Corinne

Lorge, the training chief for Headquarters and Head-quarters Squadron aboard the Air Station. “This class was put into effect for our Marines because safety is paramount. We don’t want Marines to get hurt or put in harm’s way because they didn’t know or understand the rules.”

This rule differs from cur-rent protocols followed by all military branches which limit access to firearms from most service members while they are on duty, un-less firearms are part of per-forming their job, such as for military police officers.

Marines learn OOD pistol procedures

Cpl. Mark Cason, a marksmanship instructor for Station Training with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, demonstrates how to properly draw and shoot the M9 service pistol. Having a current pistol qualification is man-datory for all enlisted and commissioned officers eligible to stand as the OOD.

Cpl. Sarah CherryStaff Writer

Marine Administrative Message 691/13, released Dec. 24, 2013, eliminates all travel advances for tem-porary assigned duties.

All Marines and government civilians are now re-quired to have and use individually billed govern-ment travel charge cards for official travel and related

expenses. This includes service members assigned to Marine Corps commands, and individual ready re-servists and Marine Corps reservists while activated with a temporary duty requirement.

“The Government Travel Charge Card Program (GTCC) provides travelers with a safe, effective, conve-

No advance pay for temporary duty

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The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 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, Jan. 29.

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

Crossword

Sudoku

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Jan. 29.

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 (1:27)

Saturday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (2:05)

Saturday 7 p.m.PG-13 (1:59)

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.PG (1:27)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:35)

Sunday 7 p.m.R (1:56)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

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1. Bomb dropped on Hiroshima2. Symbol of the Marine Corps3. Archibald Henderson served ____ as

commandant4. First Marine Corps recruiter

ACROSS

5. Bomb dropped on Nagasaki6. Most decorated Marine7. First female warrant officer8. First Marine Corps aviator9. Given the Mameluke Sword10. Marine Corps was established here

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014Command Information

Outdoor Recreation is scheduled to hold a quail hunt Feb. 1 and 22. Registration must be completed one week prior to the event. Lunch and transportation are provided. For more information call 228-7472.

A “Culinary Dinner” is slated to take place Jan. 31, at Traditions aboard MCRD Parris Island from 6 - 10 p.m. Reservations are required. The cost is $35 per person or $60 per couple. For more information call 228-1566.

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

A “Night of Stars School Dance” is slated to take place Feb. 14, from 6 - 10 p.m. at the Laurel Bay Youth Center. The dance begins at 6 p.m. for grades 3-5 and 8 p.m. for grades 6 and up. For more information call 228-7640.

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This thing devours all,Birds, beasts, trees, flowers,Gnaws iron, bites steel,Grinds hard stones to meal, Slays kings, ruins towns,And beats high mountains down.

Brain Teaser

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Jan. 29.

A party for Superbowl XLVIII is scheduled to take place Feb.2, at Brig & Brew aboard MCRD Parris Island and Afterburners aboard the Air Station at 5:30 p.m. Appetizers available while supplies last. Prizes will be given out throughout the night.

Editor’s note: We at The Jet Stream care about our reader’s opinion. In reaching our goal to put out the best possible product, we understand the importance of your feedback. Please add a comment to the “How can we improve The Jet Stream?” topic on our www.facebook.com/MCASBeaufort discussion board on how we can better your base newspaper.

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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.

Happenings

7 Day Forecast

Forecast according to weather.com

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.

Your vote counts!This year, the entire US House of Representatives, a third of the US Senate and 36 State Governors will be elected. To ensure your absentee ballots are sent to you, it’s important to submit a new Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) — even if you just voted in November. Visit FVAP.gov to use the online FPCA assistant to help you complete the form, and find more information about the voting process and your State’s requirements and deadlines.The FPCA is a registration and absentee ballot request form. State laws vary greatly in regard to how long your FPCA is valid. To be sure you qualify to vote in this year’s elections, we recommend you complete and submit a new one now.As part of a highly mobile group, it’s

important for you and your family members to notify your election office of updates with every change of address — including deployments and subsequent returns — to ensure they know where to send your ballot. You can use the FPCA to update your mailing address and other contact information (you can submit as many FPCAs as you need to each year).The FPCA and instructions on how to submit it for all States and Territories are available at FVAP.gov. Select your State under “Voters Start Here” on the left side of the homepage, then follow the instructions to register and request an absentee ballot. Some States allow you to submit the FPCA by email or fax in addition to regular mail. Don’t forget to sign your printed form before submitting it.

“A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.“

President Theodore Roosevelt

Did you know...Jan. 25, 1856, Marines and sailors from the U.S. sloop DECATUR went ashore at the village of Se-attle, Washington, to protect set-tlers from Indian raids. The Indians launched a seven-hour attack but were driven off later that day after suffering severe losses. Incredibly, only two civilian volunteers were killed and no Marines or sailors were lost.

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 20144 In Other News

Cpl. Timothy NorrisStaff Writer

As Marines approach their end of active service, they reach a fork in the road. A choice between staying on active duty for another four years or pursuing other goals.

Once a service member decides to separate from active ser-vice, goals surrounding their next job or school options begin to form. This is called “beginning with the end in mind.”

The question is how to get there.“It’s not as simple as it used to be,” said Joseph Mulla, a Ma-

rine Corps Community Services personal and professional de-velopment advisor. “People used to go through the motions of preparing. The Transition Readiness Seminar today is all about ownership of your transition.”

The first day in the seminar can be a harsh reality for some of the participants because they may discover they are not as prepared as they thought. Class participants use the websites onet.org and mynextmove.org/vets to do an analysis called the Military Occupational Classification Crosswalk. The crosswalk identifies similar civilian jobs to a service member’s Military Oc-cupational Specialty and provides a wealth of data on that field.

How much people are paid in the field, what education, certi-fications or licenses are needed and the intangible skills need-ed to succeed in the field are all included to help participants make informed decisions about their future.

“For people staying in the same field of work, it makes plan-ning much simpler,” Mulla said. “They can update their resume and tailor it to the specific job they want. For career switchers it can be very difficult. There are certifications, licenses, educa-tion and experience they may not have.”

For those planning to further their education it can show what degree they may need to be competitive for the job field they choose and help choose a school offering that degree.

“We like to see people take this course a year out,” Mulla said. “That way it gives them time to utilize local schools. It makes you much more competitive now rather than later. It’s all about preparation.”

Mulla referenced one Marine who had acquired a Bachelor degree and two certifications during his eight years as an avia-tion electrician. According to Mulla, the degree and certifica-tions qualified the Marine for more than $60,000 a year rather than $40,000 without them in the same job field.

“We facilitate the learning and experience for service mem-bers to prepare to leave, and they are leaving much more pre-pared today than ever before,” he said.

He added that some service members are intimidated by the prospect of separating from the military, while others may not take it seriously and fail to make a solid plan.

When a service member applies for a job they will need a resume detailing their education, work history and individual qualifications. Not preparing can be dangerous because, “those two pieces of paper let an employer know if you’re qualified for the job or not,” Mulla said.

“So between the experience, qualifications and certifications, service members can see what they have already, what’s re-quired for the position and where the gap is. It’s pretty cut and dry,” he said. “The difference is what you need to do to become qualified for the job.”

Preparing for the future doesn’t have to wait until an end of active service date. Preparation can start now by going to mynextmove.org/vets, onet.org, or the transition assistance of-fice to begin filling the gap between here and there.

Transitioning to the job of your dreams

Tri-Command servicemembers and civilians take part in a class designed to promote personal and professional effectiveness in the workplace.

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 5Man On The Street

A:I think the message was much needed. I’m always hearing Marines that have been

in for a good while saying that it isn’t the way it used to be. Based off of what I have

heard the Marine Corps has become soft and too relaxed. Marines aren’t holding other Ma-

rines accountable and it’s our job to hold each other accountable. This message shouldn’t

have come from the commandant, it should have started with us and stayed with us.Cpl. Folau Moehau, IPAC customer service, H&HS

What do you think of the Reawakening campaign?

A:Through the commandants directive we can definitely give Marines the tools to make

themselves better, but it’s all up to them to apply those tools. It’s great that the non-

commissioned officers are getting the [responsibilities] they deserve, just don’t abuse it and

take advantage of it. Show that your worthy of the [responsibilities] you’re given.Staff Sgt. Kevin Burke, oper-ations chief, VMFA(AW)-533

A:I don’t really agree with having rovers and the duty uniforms. If something happens

when you’re in the service uniform, I believe most Marines would feel like they aren’t

ready because a service uniform is supposed to look good at all times and I don’t think you

can keep it that way if something big happens during your duty post.Lance Cpl. William Alex-

ander, warehouse Clerk,

Gen. James Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, delivered new initiatives to morally reawaken the Corps and crack down on bad behavior, Sept. 23. The plan

calls for security cameras to be installed in the barracks, a more frequent Staff NCO and officer presence, firewatch on each floor of each building and more.

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 20146 In Other News

Lance Cpl. Brendan RoethelStaff Writer

Marines with Combat Logistics Company 23 broke in their new Vehicle Automated Diagnostics System aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 14-16.

When vehicles have a malfunc-tion, correctly identifying the problem can prove to be a major challenge when repairing them. The new VADS has the capability to locate and identify a problem

in most military vehicles, includ-ing rotary wing aircraft and ar-mored vehicles.

The VADS system recently be-came available to CLC-23. With the simple hookup of one con-nection and a laptop computer, any problem in the vehicle will be spelled out on the screen or be displayed by code.

“This system will tremendously cut down on time and trouble-shooting,” said Cpl. DeAndre Ramsey, a heavy equipment me-

chanic with CLC-23. “This equip-ment is also very user friendly. With this new technology we will be able to test entire systems of many vehicles for malfunctions in the same amount of time it would take us to diagnose a problem in one vehicle without it. This sys-tem will save us a lot of time and the Marine Corps a lot of money.”

Once the new equipment has identified the problem, VADS can also identify any parts that need to be replaced.

Another benefit of the VADS is its compatibility. By upgrading the VADS, Marines can continue to test even the newest vehicles without the system becoming obsolete. The system is also water and shock resistant.

“This is the future of testing equipment for the Marine Corps,” said Joseph Robertson, a VADS equipment instructor with the Science Applications Internation-al Corporation. “Before, Marines had to know specifically how

each part of the vehicle operated, and had to troubleshoot each possible issue related to that part in order to find the problem. Now if a vehicle brakes down during a patrol or re-supply mission, the Marines can easily find out what is wrong with it within a matter of minutes, even if they have little to no mechanical experience.”

With the use of the VADS, the Marines of CLC-23 will be more operationally capable and pre-pared for future conflicts.

Cpl. DeAndre Ramsey, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, trains on the new Vehicle Automated Diagnostics System, Jan. 16. The new system is used to accurately locate and identify a problem in most military vehicles, helping Marines and the Marine Corps save both time and money while conducting repairs.

CLC-23 welcomes tomorrow’s technology today

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 7In Other News

Motor Transport drives through deployments

Sgt. Trent Rockwell, the wrecker noncommmisioned officer for Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 Motor Transport, works on a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement wrecker at MWSS-273, Jan. 17. Motor transport Marines face many dangers in a deployed environment since it’s their job to transport supplies and troops.

Cpl. Brady WoodStaff Writer

Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 motor transport not only transports troops and supplies during deployments, but also sup-ports tenant units of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in garrison.

Marines in motor transport are in charge of operating and main-taining tactical military and commercial motor vehicles.

When motor transport Marines deploy, they are charged with helping the units they are attached to. This includes any local friendly forces.

“When I was deployed in 2011 we supported the Jordanians,” said Lance Cpl. Brett Bond, a motor transport operator for MWSS-273. “We supported the units and Jordanians, by offering them sup-plies or fixing their vehicles. When they called upon us for help, we would grab our gear and go to their location in order to provide the needed support.”

During his time deployed, Bond learned how to perform minor maintenance duties on military vehicles.

“After I learned a little bit about fixing up trucks, I actually helped other units with repairs so they could get them running again,” said Bond. “There was a time where we fixed six trucks in about two days.”

“It’s always great learning new things,” said Lance Cpl. Andrew Mo-bley, a motor transport technician with MWSS-273. “It’s great being taught something outside your military occupational specialty and to be given the opportunity to use the knowledge that you learned.”

Another time during his deployment, Bond and his team had to recover a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle that was badly damaged. Bond described that the entire back end of the MRAP was gone and they had to use a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement wrecker in order to transport it over mountains which became dif-ficult since at the time the LVSR wrecker was only operating in two-wheel drive.

One of the dangers in a deployed environment is that if motor transport Marines need to transport supplies, the convoy needs to be ready for any hostile encounter, said Bond.

Whether it’s in a deployed environment or at their home base, motor transport Marines are capable and ready to provide supplies and troops to units that are in need of their help.

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 20148 In Other News

(Left) Gunnery Sgt. Garett G. Kirk-by, Headquarters and Headquar-ters Squadron administration chief, puts maximum effort into a rope pulling exercise during High Intensity Tactical Training Instruc-tor Course Jan. 16 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Kirkby said he chose to participate in the class in order to challenge himself and to gain more knowl-edge for training his Marines.

(Right) Staff Sgt. Dana M. Lucio, a senior drill instructor at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, performs a frog jump during the High Intensity Tactical Training Instructor Course aboard the Air Station Jan. 15. The 4-day course gave Marines the tools to implement the Corps’ premier fitness program into their own personal physical training regimen or develop courses for their units.

(Left) Sgt. Vanessa Lopez, a drill instructor with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, prac-tices Olympic lifting techniques during the High Intensity Tactical Training Instructor Course of-fered at the Air Station Jan. 14-17. Participants in the course learned the correct techniques for the many exercises available with the HITT program.

Photos by Sgt. Terika King

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 9In Other News

Don BartlettDeputy Chief of Police

The Provost Marshal's Office (PMO) pro-vides law enforcement and security ser-vices for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Laurel Bay Housing. Comprised of more than 200 employees, PMO is a blend-ed force law enforcement agency com-prised of Active Duty Marines, Civil Service as well as government contract employees and is responsible for protection of life and property aboard our installations. Civilian Police Officers working at PMO are a part of the Marine Corps Civilian Law Enforcement

Program (MCCLEP).PMO is actively seeking qualified candi-

dates for the position of GS-5/6/7 Civilian Police Officer to work in the MCCLEP Pro-gram in order to support the future mis-sions associated with the Joint Strike Fight-er (JSF). While PMO is currently seeking only entry level Police Officer applicants, there are numerous opportunities for civil-ian employees within PMO. Some of the career opportunities include Police Officer, Accident Investigator, Military Working Dog Handler, Special Reaction Team Of-ficer, Field Training Officer, Desk Sergeant, Patrol Supervisor, Watch Commander, Op-erations Officer, Assistant Services Officer,

Services Officer and Deputy Chief of Police.MCCLEP Police Officer applicants must

participate in an oral interview at PMO, take a Physical Agility Test, undergo BMI (Body Mass Index) testing, obtain medical screening, participate in drug testing as well as psychological testing/evaluation and pass a rigorous background investi-gation. Those hired by PMO into the MC-CLEP Program will attend a ten-week law enforcement academy at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. After academy training, Police Officers are enrolled in the PMO's Field Training Program, which will hone all law enforcement skills learned by new Ci-vilian Police Officer.

Military Veterans of all services near-ing their retirement or EAS date are en-couraged to contact PMO for information concerning career opportunities. PMO accepts resumes from military personnel on a continuing basis and actively recruit and screen qualified candidates through the VRA (Veterans' Recruitment Appoint-ment) process. Interested parties should contact PMO's Human Resources Clerk, Jessica Hughson, at (843) 228-6715 or jes-sica.hughson.ctr@usmc.mil for further details. In Mrs. Hughson's absence, ap-plicants may also contact Deputy Police Chief Donald Bartlett at (843) 228-7375 or donald.m.bartlett@usmc.mil.

Provost Marshal's Office seeking civilian police applicants

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 201410 Around The Corps

Corps Shot

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., -- U.S. Marine Sgt. Samual Helt from Raeford, North Carolina with Air Delivery Platoon, Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conducts jump train-ing aboard a CH-46E Sea Knight with Marine Medium Helicopter Training Squad-ron 164 (HMMT-164) aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Janu-ary 8.

Lance Cpl. Lauren Falk

Corps BiTs

CAMP GONSALVES, Japan - As day breaks, the already difficult activities ahead such as rappelling, stretcher carries and low-crawl-ing are amplified by harsh terrain, exhaus-tion and something endearingly referred to as “peanut butter” mud. Steam rolls off the mud-covered camouflage utilities of Marines soaked in chilly water as they pause for a mo-ment to drink chicken broth in an attempt to revive their senses. These Marines have just started the Jungle Warfare Training Center’s endurance course.

A group of infantry Marines attended the basic jungle skills course Jan. 6-12 at the Jun-gle Warfare Training Center, Camp Gonsalves, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and com-pleted the culminating endurance course event to gain a better understanding of op-erating in the jungle environment inherent to the Asia-Pacific region.

The Marines are with Company K, 3rd Bat-talion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently as-signed to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, un-der the unit deployment program.

“The course is four-miles long and requires the squad-sized groups to negotiate more than 30 obstacles,” said Sgt. Jacob S. Navarro, an instructor with JWTC. “The Marines will have to perform multiple hasty rappels, wade and crawl through muddy water that is just barely above freezing, and finally, carry a 160-pound dummy on a makeshift stretcher one mile through the harsh jungle terrain.”

Part of the stretcher carry requires Marines to pass through a pit of “peanut butter” mud, according to Navarro. The mud earned this nickname due to its unique sludge-like con-sistency, making the event all the more dif-ficult.

“Operating in the jungle is vastly differ-ent from urban terrain,” said Capt. William O. Over, the commanding officer of Co. K. “Simply moving 200 meters in the jungle can take two or three hours. This (BJSC) training is unique to Okinawa, and we want to make the most of our time here.”

CAMP HANSEN, Japan - More than 400 Marines and sailors deployed Jan. 13-15 to Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Shizuoka prefecture, Japan, to participate in Artillery Relocation Training Program 13-4.

The program is a 17-year-old regularly scheduled training cycle, which is designed to enhance the combat readiness of U.S. Ma-rine forces in support of the U.S.-Japan Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security.

The participating artillery Marines are cur-rently assigned to 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Ex-peditionary Force.

During their time at CATC Camp Fuji, the service members will practice basic field training, fire M777A2 lightweight 155 mm howitzers, and execute small-arms live-fire training evolutions to maintain proficiency and enhance combat readiness. The unit also intends to participate in community relation events in the local area, according to 1st Lt. Gregory M. Scott, an artillery officer with Bat-tery L.

“It’s definitely going to be a new challenge for us,” said Scott. “Our Marines are definitely excited to be going on the program, but they are a little apprehensive because the snow and the cold are something we usually don’t get in (Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Cen-ter,) Twentynine Palms.”

Not only will the unit be challenged by the training and weather, they will also face the daunting task of transporting its equipment long distances.

“There is a huge difference from, figurative-ly speaking, shooting in your own backyard and moving your howitzers from one island to another,” said Maj. James S. Birgl, the ex-ecutive officer of 3rd Bn., 12th Marines. “Not only do we improve the battery’s training and readiness standards, but the ARTP helps im-prove their logistics capabilities as well.”

During their time at ARTP, the battalion leadership hopes to improve the capabilities of the batteries under its command, accord-ing to Birgl.

“Our goal is to send the UDP batteries back to their parent commands in a better shape than when we received them,” said Birgl. “We want them to go back with a better knowl-edge of what it takes to fire the howitzers in various climates and how to employ them to accomplish their mission.”

Marines, sailors deploy to Fuji for ARTP 13-4

VMR-1 search, rescue swimmers conduct trainingLance Cpl. Joshua R. HeinsMarine Corps Air Station Cherry Point

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point -- Marines with Marine Transport Squadron 1 took to the air and sea with their HH-46E Sea Knight he-licopter to practice search and rescue swimming tech-niques off the coast of North Carolina Jan 9.

The Marines rehearse po-tential missions every day at the squadron to prepare for possible scenarios, said Cpl. Anthony DiCola, a search and rescue crew chief in-structor with VMR-1.

“We try to practice having the swimmers in the water

at least once a week to keep them, the pilots and I pre-pared for anything,” said Di-Cola. “Practicing over the wa-ter makes it more difficult for the pilots because all they have to rely on for adjust-ments are my calls.”

When flying over the land, pilots use objects on the ground to adjust and keep steady. However, over the water, VMR-1 pilots fly blind, unable to see the swimmers in the water, and relying on directions from their crew chief, said DiCola.

“As a crew chief, it’s im-portant to always keep your situational awareness,” said DiCola. “You have to be very assertive and confident in

the calls you make, and ver-ify everything to keep every-one on the same page and running smoothly.”

During training, VMR-1 Marines practice a variety of situations the crew may face. Maneuvering over land and sea, the VMR-1 crews work together to practice aerial insertion of rescue swim-mers from varying heights while static and in motion.

“The 10 and 10’s are fun,” said Cpl. Kyle Alessandro, a SAR swimmer instructor for VMR-1, referring to an aerial insertion technique used by rescue swimmers. “They are supposed to be used for a situation where you need to get a group of swimmers out

quickly in an area close to each other.”

The 15-and-0 is a tech-nique that places a swim-mer from a static aircraft into water from a height of approximately 15 feet to a point near an objective, like a person or equipment, that needs retrieval.

Rescue swimmer instruc-tors keep watch over rescue swimmers during training, according to Alessandro.

“We practice these types of missions to become more proficient at the job,” said Alessandro. “Many of these missions are very physically demanding, and it takes training to keep us as quali-fied as possible.”

Infantrymen test mettle during endurance course

Lance Cpl. Brandon Wilson reaches for the ledge of a HH-46E Sea Knight off the coast of the North Carolina Jan. 9. The Marines were practicing rescue swimmer missions to maintain crew readiness. Wilson is a search and rescue swimmer with Marine Transport Squadron 1.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Andrew Kuppers

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 11Around The Corps

Fightertown deployed:VMFA(AW)-224 Bengals

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

Program.

Corps BiTs

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - As dense, white smoke wafted into the air and filled the small concrete chamber, 10 Marines broke the seals of their gas masks.

The Marines huddled in the gas chamber were part of a larger, 80-person group con-ducting their annual training with Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Marine Logistics Group, aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 7. This training is intended to prepare Marines for potential threats against chemical, biolog-ical, radiological and nuclear exposure while responding to combat or humanitarian mis-sions around the globe.

“We make sure Marines have the knowl-edge to use in their Mission Oriented Pro-tective Posture suits, survive, and possibly decontaminate themselves,” said Cpl. Cavin S. Sanders, a CBRN defense specialist with CLR-17, 1st MLG. “These skills are very important in an expeditionary environment, because when it comes to defending against chemical attacks, mistakes can be fatal.”

The Marines were required to complete several hours of classes before hiking to the gas chamber where they donned their re-quired gear. Ten Marines at a time entered the small, dark and smoke-filled room to perform drills to ensure their gas masks and MOPP suits were functioning properly. Finally, the Marines exited the chamber and helped each other decontaminate themselves and their gear, completing the training.

The array of lessons taught included con-ducting reconnaissance and identifying po-tential CBRN threats, operating equipment designed to protect personnel from chemical threats, and decontamination to ensure they take necessary steps to ensure Marines do not become CBRN casualties.

CLR-17 Marines train against chemical threats

Courtesy Story1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. - Two Marines from 1st Marine Special Operations Battal-ion will be posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for actions while deployed to Afghani-stan in 2012.

The awards will be received by the families of Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote and Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian respectively during a ceremony at 1st MSOB Headquarters on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 3 p.m.

Both Mote, of El Dorado, Calif., and Ma-noukian, from Los Altos Hills, Calif., were as-signed to Marine Special Operations Team 8133, Marine Special Operations Company C, 1st Marines Special Operations Battalion, Ma-rine Special Operations Regiment, U.S Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command in support of Operation Enduring Freedom when they came under intense enemy fire from an Afghan uniformed police officer at-tacking from inside the perimeter of their tactical operations center.

Mote, an explosive ordnance disposal technician was gravely wounded during the initial attack, not knowing the actual enemy threat or the status of his Marines, he coura-geously exposed himself to a hail of gunfire drawing attention away from others and halting the shooter’s pursuit of his comrades. In his final act of bravery, he boldly remained in the open and engaged the shooter, now less than five meters in front of him. He cou-rageously pressed the assault on the enemy until he received further wounds and fell mortally wounded. Mote’s heroic and self-less actions halted the enemy assault on his teammates enabling their escape, which ulti-mately forced the enemy to withdraw. Mote’s selfless act safeguarded his comrades from being injured or killed.

Manoukian, the team commander, was working in the operations center when the initial attack commenced with AK-47 fire rip-ping through walls and partitions of the op-erations room. He immediately exposed him-self to further enemy fire and commanded his

Marines to maneuver to safety as he engaged the enemy. With one of the two Marines now critically wounded, Manoukian courageously drew heavy fire upon himself, disrupting the enemy pursuit of his comrades and provid-ing them the security needed to get to safety, ultimately saving their lives. Outgunned, Ma-noukian continued to engage the enemy un-til he fell mortally wounded to the shooter’s overwhelming fire.

Major Gen. Mark A. Clark, the commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Special Op-erations Command, will present the awards. The Navy Cross is the second highest valor award, second to the Medal of Honor and must be approved by the Secretary of the Navy before being awarded. Mote and Ma-noukian will become the third and fourth Marines in MARSOC’s seven year history to be awarded the Navy Cross, and are the 15th and 16th Marines in the Marine Corps history to receive this prestigious award, as a result of their extraordinary heroic actions taken dur-ing Operation Enduring Freedom.

Fallen Marines to receive Navy Cross for actions in Afghanistan

VMFA-312 Checkerboardsare currently deployed to

the Mediterranean to promote security in the region.

CAMP LEJEUNE. N.C. -With the arrival of the weekend, Marines and their friends gathered together to head to North Topsail Beach, N.C.

This particular Saturday couldn’t be a bet-ter day to hit the beach. The sky was clear and the sun was radiant, calmed by the sound of crashing waves.

It was a relaxing way to enjoy a summer weekend.

In the midst of the calm and relaxing week-end Cpl. Brian E. Babineau, a Gardner, Mass., native and a warehouse clerk with Supply Company, 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, and his friends were lying on the beach when they heard a scream.

The Marines stood up, curious of where the scream came from.

“An older woman yelled from next to us ‘help there is a girl drowning out there’,” said Babineau. “As soon as I heard that I started to run to the water and dove in.”

Without hesitation Babineau swam to the young girl screaming from far out in the ocean.

“When I got to her she was in a panic and was thrashing around,” said Babineau. “I told her to relax and put your arms around my neck, and then with my left arm I trapped her body against mine and started to swim back with her.”

The waves were massive and the young girl was trapped in a rip current, but that didn’t stop him.

“It was a really strong current and it started to take me in,” said Babineau. “I had to keep myself calm while I was swimming so I didn’t freak out. Then I told her when the waves come crashing to hold her breath so she doesn’t swallow any water. It took me 10 to 15 minutes to get back to the beach. Once we got closer to shore I started to use my feet to push myself closer to land, so I turned her in front of me so that she didn’t get hit by anymore waves. When we reached land she ran straight to her father.”

The little girl calmed down realizing she was safe and thanked Babineau for his ac-tions.

Several months later Babineau was recog-nized for his actions on the beach that day. Here, at the French Creek barracks Jan. 10, a formation consisting of Supply Battalion Marines and sailors came to attention as Babineau received the Navy Commendation Medal for his heroic engagements on July 14, 2013.

Marine receives award for rescuing young girl

Capt. Matthew P. Manoukian from 1st Marine Special Opera-tions Battalion will be posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.

Lance Cpl. Anne Henry3rd MEF/Marine Corps Installations Pacific

CENTRAL TRAINING AREA, Japan — Marines with Combat Logistics Regi-ment 3 trained in a variety of military and occupational skill-sets Jan. 13-18 at the Central Training Area during the Winter Workhorse field exercise.

Winter Workhorse takes place annu-ally and is designed to train Marines to carry out their mission essential tasks in a simulated forward-deployed environ-ment.

Throughout Winter Workhorse, Ma-rines practiced different tactics and techniques to prepare for various as-pects of deployments and combat, ac-cording to 1st Lt. Kathryn C. Evezich, the regimental adjutant for CLR-3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expe-ditionary Force.

“We are running both maintenance in the field as well as practicing convoy op-erations, chemical, biological, radiologi-cal and nuclear (defense) training, and responding to ambushes,” said Evezich. “This is a huge learning opportunity for all the Marines out here.”

For the duration of the exercise, Ma-rines maintained an operational mind-set during their daily tasks, keeping safety at the forefront of their actions, according to Staff Sgt. Kevin L. Tisdale, the engineer equipment maintenance chief with the regiment.

“The Marines need to understand how to operate the equipment they have been trained on while wearing the prop-er protective gear,” said Tisdale. “Every-where they go, from the time they leave

their tent in the morning, they are uti-lizing their gear. Along with that, we are simultaneously conducting any training that the regiment sees fit, such as an-nual training.”

With Marines who are new to the regi-ment, the training tests their skills and affords an opportunity to gauge their performance in a controlled setting, ac-cording to Tisdale.

“This not only tests their (MOS) capa-bilities, but it also allows me to evalu-ate them and see how much they have learned since leaving the schoolhouse,” said Tisdale. “It also allows me to see where their skill level is and where we need to start focusing our training once we get back into garrison.”

With a multitude of Marines from the unit trained in one area, it was critical

that they worked as a cohesive team, ac-cording to Lance Cpl. Daniel N. Megger-son, a heavy-equipment operator with the unit.

“I am out here trying to learn all I can, and I think it is great that we have classes going all the time,” said Meggerson. “We are in a very different environment than when we are in garrison and have a lot of different sections here. It is important that we work together as a team.”

The training evolution left Marines of all ranks confident in their own abilities, as well as those of the Marines around them, according to Tisdale.

“As a whole, I feel like the Marines are performing very well,” said Tisdale. “I would feel comfortable taking these Marines into a deployed environment.”

Combat Logistics Regiment 3 prepares for future with Winter Workhorse

Marines maintain a 7-ton truck during the Winter Workhorse field exercise at the Central Training Area, Jan. 14. The Marines are with Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sgt. Sky R. Mote, from 1st Marine Special Operations Bat-talion will be posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for actions while deployed to Afghanistan in 2012.

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

VMFA(AW)-224.

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 201412 More of The Story

nient, and commercially available method to pay for expenses associated with official travel,” according to the defense travel management office website.

These travelers are required to apply for a GTCC immediately once notified of travel requirement or at the commander’s direction.

Using GTCCs instead of advances benefits both the traveler and the government.

Travelers have no interest charges, delayed late fees and insurance benefits . For the government, the change in process is a push toward increased ef-

ficiency and better fiscal responsibility.The GTCC removes the necessity of using advances

and personal funds for temporary duty, and stream-lines a cumbersome process leading to excessive cost and wasted man hours.

In fiscal year 2012, the Marine Corps processed over 10,000 TDY advances costing over 12 million dollars, according to MARADMIN 691/13. According to the MARADMIN, the labor intensive process leads to over-advances for travel, resulting in debt collec-tion and an unreliable representation of unit funds available.

Cash-advance limits can be increased if the com-mander decides there are security concerns or the GTCC is not accepted at the temporary duty location.

TRAVELcontinued from page 1

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 13In Other News

Cpl. Brady WoodStaff Writer

The Public Works office has been work-ing on various projects to enhance Ma-rine Corps Air Station Beaufort since sum-mer 2013.

One enhancement is a new fence that will surround the flight line area.

“The main purpose of the new fence is to separate people and personally owned vehicles from the flight line,” said Scott Roberts, an architect with Public Works. “Once the fence is complete, you will

have to park outside the fence and then swipe your ID in order to gain access to the other side.”

The new fence will also affect getting around base. For example, once it’s com-pleted Marines that work on the other side of the flight line such as explosive ordnance, will have to take the long way to the main road in order to go to the Ma-rine Corps Exchange or the Officers’ Club.

Even though the fence will affect the way Marines get to work, Roberts says that “Public Works aims to accomodate them in any way possible.”

To accomodate Marines having to park their vehicle outside the new fence, Pub-lic Works is going to be building multi-level parking garages.

Due to the fence overlapping a part of Perimeter Rd., Marines and civilians will have to use government vehicles in order to gain access to the recycling center, as the gate will require a Level 2 clearance.

The fence will also overlap a section of the original Marine Aircraft Group 31 and Corporal’s School physical fitness test three mile run path. To fix this issue, a new road and running path will be made

which will affect the half way mark for the PFT run.

“The reason why the fence is covering this part of Perimeter Rd. is due to the fact that the current road would inter-fere with the runway,” said Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Brown, the Public Works officer.

The new fence is slated to be complete by early summer this year.

As the months move ahead, Air Station personnel will see the enhancements as they come fruition. Currently, all the main projects are scheduled to be completed by fiscal year 17.

Air station construction to affect navigationSince last summer, Public Works has been construcing a new security fence outlining the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort flight line. The fence is scheduled to be completed this summer and at various points, a level 2 clearance, which requires military ID and government vehicle, will be needed to go beyond the fence.

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Cheryl PellerinAmerican Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama today announced a series of reforms for a controversial National Security Agency data-collection program that he said would give Americans confidence their privacy is being protected and allow U.S. intelligence and law enforcement agencies to continue safeguarding the nation.

The president delivered remarks at the Department of Justice, presenting results of the administration’s review of U.S. signals intelligence programs, seven months after some of the NSA’s most sensitive surveillance programs were leaked by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.

In December, the president’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies recommended more than 40 changes at the NSA in a wide-ranging report.

Obama also issued a presidential policy directive about U.S. SIGINT activities that he said will clearly prescribe what the United States does and does not do with respect to overseas surveillance.

And he said he has made clear to the intelligence community that the United States will not monitor the communications of heads of state and government of its close friends and allies unless there is a compelling national security purpose.

“What’s really at stake is how we remain true to who we are in a world that is remaking itself at dizzying speed,” Obama said.

“Whether it’s the ability of individuals to communicate ideas, to access information … or to forge bonds with people on other sides of the globe,” he added, “technology is remaking what is possible for individuals and for institutions, and for the international order.”

Over the last six months the president said he has created the outside Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies to make

recommendations for reform, consulted with the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board, listened to foreign partners, privacy advocates and industry leaders, and with those in his administration has considered how to approach intelligence in an era of diffuse threats and technological revolution.

Everyone who examined the problems, Obama said, recognizes that the United States has real enemies and threats and that intelligence serves a vital role in confronting them. They also recognized that challenges to privacy do not come from government alone, the president said.

“Corporations of all shapes and sizes track what you buy, store and analyze our data, and use it for commercial purposes,” Obama said. “That’s how those targeted ads pop up on your computer and your smartphone periodically. But all of us understand that the standards for government surveillance must be higher.”

Among the reforms, Obama approved a new presidential directive for SIGINT activities at home and abroad.

The guidance, he said, will strengthen executive branch oversight of intelligence activities and ensure that the United States takes into account security requirements and alliances, trade and investment relationships, and a commitment to privacy and basic liberties.

Every year the administration will review decisions about intelligence priorities and sensitive targets, the president said. The reforms will also provide greater transparency about surveillance activities and fortify safeguards that protect the privacy of U.S. persons.

“Since we began this review, including information being released today, we’ve declassified over 40 opinions and orders of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court, which provides judicial review of some of our most sensitive intelligence activities, including the

Section 702 program targeting foreign individuals overseas and the Section 215 telephone metadata program,” Obama said.

The president said he is directing the Director of National Intelligence, along with the attorney general, to annually review and when possible declassify future opinions of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court with broad privacy implications and report to the president and Congress on the efforts.

At the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said he fully support Obama’s outlined reforms as the defense secretary and as former co-chair of the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board and a former member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

“These programs must always balance the need to defend our national security with the responsibility to preserve America’s individual liberties and the president’s decisions and recommendations will do that,” Hagel said.

“They will help restore the confidence of the American people and our allies and partners, they will preserve important capabilities that keep us safe,” he added, “and they will help the men and women of America’s military continue to accomplish their missions all over the world.”

Obama also is calling on Congress to authorize the establishment of a panel of advocates from outside government to provide an independent voice in significant cases before the court.

And the administration will provide more protections for activities conducted under Section 702, which allows the government to intercept the communications of foreign targets overseas who have information that is important for U.S. national security.

The FBI relies in during investigations on National Security Letters, which can require companies to provide information to the government without revealing the orders to the subject

under investigation.But in the interest of

transparency, Obama said he has directed the attorney general to amend how the letters are used so such secrecy will terminate within a fixed time unless the government demonstrates a real need for further secrecy.

And the administration will let communications providers make public more information about the orders they receive to provide data to the government, Obama said.

Regarding reforms of Section 215, the bulk collection of telephone records, Obama repeated that the program does not involve the content of phone calls or the names of callers.

The program grew out of a desire to address a gap identified after 9/11 and was designed to map the communications of terrorists, the president said, and it consolidates the phone records into a database the government can query if it has a specific lead.

“The Review Group turned up no indication that this database has been intentionally abused and I believe it is important that the capability this program is designed to meet is preserved,” Obama said, adding that he thinks critics are right to point out that without proper safeguards such a program could be used to give more information about private lives and open the door to more intrusive bulk-collection programs in the future.

“I am therefore ordering a transition that will end the Section 215 bulk-metadata program as it currently exists and establish a mechanism that preserves the capabilities we need without the government holding this bulk metadata,” the president said.

Because more must be done to determine how a new system will work, Obama has ordered that the transition proceed in two steps:

1. Starting now, investigators will pursue only phone calls that are two steps removed, rather than three, from a number associated with a terrorist organization. Obama

directed the attorney general to work with the FIS Court so during the transition the database can be queried only after a judicial finding or in the case of a true emergency.

2. Obama said he told the intelligence community and the attorney general to use this transition period to develop options for a new approach in which the government doesn’t hold the metadata but that matches capabilities and fills the gaps the Section 215 program was designed to address.

The president said officials will report back to him with options before the program comes up for reauthorization on March 28, and meanwhile Obama will consult with congressional committees and then seek congressional authorization for the new program.

To make sure the reforms are put in place, Obama said he is making important changes to how the government is organized.

The State Department will designate a senior officer to coordinate diplomacy on technology and SIGINT issues, the White House will appoint a senior official to implement the new privacy safeguards, and the president will devote resources to centralize and improve the process used to handle foreign requests for legal assistance, “keeping our high standards for privacy while helping foreign partners fight crime and terrorism,” he said.

Obama also has asked his counselor, John Podesta, to lead a comprehensive review of privacy and big data, a term describing a massive volume of structured and unstructured data that is difficult to process using traditional database and software techniques.

“While the reforms that I have announced will point us in a new direction, I am mindful that more work will be needed in the future,” Obama said. “One thing I’m certain of: this debate will make us stronger. And I also know that in this time of change, the United States of America will have to lead.”

Reforms for NSA Data-collection Program

The Jet Stream Friday, January 24, 2014 15Graduates

Alpha and November Company Graduates

Honor GraduatesPlatoon 2000

Pfc. J.O. Couch, Easley, SCSenior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. D.W. Perry

Platoon 2001Pfc. H.C. Meadows, Auburn, AL

Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. L.G. Gonzalez

Platoon 2002Pfc. K.C. Apkarian, Butler, NJ

Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. M.E. McQueen

Platoon 2004Pfc. R.M. Bosler, Honey Brook, PA

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A.J. Andino

Pfc. J. M. Acevedo , Pvt. W. M. Adams IV , Pvt. D. L. Avinger , Pfc. A. T. Bailey* , Pvt. M. K. Bailey , Pvt. C. A. Bowman , Pvt. T. J. Brown , Pfc. J. F. Bryant* , Pfc. T. B. Colburn , Pfc. D. J. Conners* , Pvt. D. F. Coralerazo , Pfc. J. O. Couch , Pfc. A. L. Cruz , Pvt. M. R. Cruz , Pvt. J. L. Cruzmaldonado , Pfc. G. A. Dalton , Pvt. B. M. Dollar , Pvt. K. M. Folley , Pfc. K. A. Frankford , Pvt. K. J. Friedrich , Pfc. J. A. Hammond , Pvt. G. S. Hinkle , Pvt. A. I. Holecheck , Pvt. J. D. Hudson , Pfc. D. M. Hughett , Pfc. C. L. Humphries , Pvt. C. Hunter , Pvt. A. O. Ituen II , Pvt. Z. C. Johnson , Pvt. M. C. Kaiser , Pvt. N. R. Kaminski , Pvt. V. D. Le , Pfc. J. P. Leatherman , Pvt. M. R. Martin II , Pvt. T. C. Massie , Pfc. D. S. Mcdonald , Pvt. T. A. Mcdonald , Pfc. D. L. Melton , Pfc. W. B. Mooring III , Pvt. D. F. Moreno , Pvt. N. A. Nixon , Pvt. J. D. Palmer , Pvt. S. D. Peace , Pfc. C. S. Peagler , Pvt. D. M. Powers , Pvt. T. E. Prichett , Pvt. M. J. Roe , Pfc. C. H. Sharron , Pfc. A. R. Shull* , Pfc. J. T. Sykes , Pfc. C. F. Tauzin , Pvt. D. R. Thomas , Pvt. K. A. Vails , Pvt. J. K. Warlick , Pvt. K. L. Williams , Pfc. C. J. Wilson , Pvt. T. T. Wilson

Platoon 2000

Pvt. J. C. Adames , Pvt. M. J. Alicea , Pfc. C. R. Arcenia , Pvt. M. R. Badyna II , Pvt. D. K. Banks , Pfc. A. M. Bowling , Pfc. A. Chavez , Pfc. C. A. Corrales , Pfc. M. B. Currie , Pvt. J. J. Daley , Pvt. P. J. Danna IV , Pvt. M. O. David , Pvt. A. J. Debono , Pfc. J. A. Dorsett , Pfc. J. S. Dowd , Pvt. Q. D. Dupraw , Pvt. J. A. Edwards , Pfc. D. R. Fralick , Pvt. C. R. Freeman II , Pfc. A. L. Gagliardo Jr , Pvt. N. R. Gembreska , Pfc. C. A. Groetsch , Pfc. J. D. Hubbard* , Pvt. R. V. Hubbard , Pvt. M. C. Jackson , Pfc. D. W. Jeffery , Pvt. C. R. Jimenez , Pfc. C. P. Jurney* , Pfc. A. J. Kenn , Pfc. P. J. Kerins* , Pvt. T. W. Kimberlain , Pvt. J. C. Konyk , Pfc. K. M. Leon , Pvt. M. Lopezalfonso , Pvt. J. E. Lytton , Pfc. P. F. Malloy II , Pfc. D. T. Martin , Pfc. H. C. Meadows , Pfc. C. C. Miller , Pfc. C. C. Morganbrown , Pvt. J. C. Neff , Pfc. D. S. Payne , Pfc. K. A. Rainwater , Pfc. K. W. Sauls , Pvt. J. G. Schoepflin , Pvt. B. T. Skopinski , Pfc. J. M. Stachurski* , Pvt. G. D. Tanner , Pfc. R. A. Tavarezcaraballo , Pfc. J. S. Turner , Pvt. J. D. Turushinaalviz , Pvt. G. L. Valentin , Pvt. M. C. Vieira , Pvt. S. A. Ward , Pvt. J. A. White , Pfc. P. C. Wishard , Pvt. D. E. Woodard

Platoon 2001

Pfc. K. C. Apkarian* , Pvt. J. E. Bailey , Pvt. J. J. Batista , Pvt. K. K. Baum , Pfc. D. J. Bird , Pfc. J. A. Brown Jr , Pvt. D. R. Bryan , Pfc. C. R. Buckley , Pvt. A. S. Buckner , Pvt. B. C. Campbell , Pfc. K. J. Carter , Pfc. M. A. Davisharley , Pfc. M. A. Diaz , Pfc. J. T. Doerffel , Pvt. Z. A. Duhl , Pvt. L. B. Escobar , Pfc. D. S. Fisher , Pvt. M. J. Gleichner , Pvt. Z. W. Golden , Pvt. J. B. Griggs , Pvt. A. J. Guattari , Pvt. C. Z. Harris , Pfc. M. L. Harris , Pfc. P. L. Harris* , Pfc. P. I. Jezierski , Pvt. C. W. Jonaitis , Pvt. J. D. Jordan , Pvt. M. R. Marrie , Pvt. R. H. Martinez , Pvt. F. A. Mcdonald , Pvt. B. E. Mcknight , Pvt. T. A. Osborne , Pvt. K. S. Paklos , Pvt. J. T. Pierce , Pfc. L. R. Ramos , Pvt. C. W. Ravenell , Pfc. S. E. Rivassanchez , Pvt. P. A. Rochon III , Pfc. B. H. Saint , Pfc. R. B. Samuel* , Pvt. J. N. Santiago , Pfc. S. R. Skaggs , Pfc. M. E. Smith II , Pfc. P. D. Smith , Pvt. K. W. Sprinkle , Pfc. R. Stader , Pvt. A. R. Stephenson , Pfc. T. C. Thiel* , Pfc. F. A. Tiradomarrero , Pvt. B. L. Tomblin , Pvt. L. Triana , Pvt. M. S. Tryon , Pfc. R. J. Vignolo , Pvt. B. J. Vincent , Pvt. R. B. Warren III , Pvt. A. L. Watson

Platoon 2002

Platoon 2005Pfc. M.G. Bonilla, Yonkers, NY

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M.A. Hill

Platoon 2006Pfc. B. Acevedo, Lehigh Acres, FL

Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. R.C. Portell

Platoon 4000Pfc. S.D. York, Placerville, CA

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M. Valdez

Platoon 4001Pfc. A.M. Melton, Ringgold, VA

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.L. Creel

*Denotes meritorious promotion

Pvt. D. R. Abatecola , Pfc. S. M. Anderson , Pvt. J. A. Ballard , Pvt. N. W. Barton , Pfc. R. M. Bosler* , Pvt. K. A. Bowens , Pfc. T. S. Clinger , Pfc. C. J. Conlon , Pfc. A. S. Coverdale , Pvt. T. W. Culbreath Jr , Pvt. T. D. Curreri , Pfc. E. D. Dilks , Pfc. B. T. Duncan , Pvt. O. B. Duncan , Pvt. J. F. Echko , Pvt. J. L. Escobedo Jr , Pvt. J. G. Estevez , Pfc. S. T. Farrea , Pvt. M. D. Feddersen , Pfc. A. D. Friedman II , Pvt. I. Gonzalezbasulto , Pfc. J. S. Hart , Pvt. P. J. Henderson , Pfc. C. X. Hill , Pvt. S. F. Hovis , Pvt. J. M. Kelleher , Pfc. R. D. Kilgus* , Pvt. B. A. King , Pvt. P. M. Klein , Pfc. D. A. Krejci , Pfc. B. J. Lane , Pvt. J. L. Lennon , Pfc. T. J. Losekamp , Pvt. J. A. Marko , Pvt. A. C. Mason , Pvt. D. H. Mcdonald , Pvt. R. P. Mckenna , Pfc. C. M. Miller , Pfc. C. F. Ochibili , Pvt. A. E. Orlando Jr , Pvt. Z. J. Pittius , Pfc. N. D. Primeau , Pvt. T. D. Raines , Pfc. J. A. Rhome , Pfc. S. J. Russell , Pvt. S. A. Schenck , Pfc. A. S. Sedamanos , Pfc. J. W. Shearer , Pvt. D. G. Skinner , Pvt. J. T. Teter , Pfc. B. T. Tosca , Pvt. N. M. Turano , Pvt. L. T. Voorhees , Pvt. R. A. Wanda , Pfc. C. H. Weaver* , Pvt. J. G. Webster , Pvt. W. L. White III , Pfc. C. J. Whitman* , Pvt. J. S. Wilson Jr

Platoon 2004

Pfc. S. L. Adams , Pfc. T. C. Aguirre , Pfc. M. P. Baker , Pvt. J. T. Barrows , Pfc. M. G. Bonilla* , Pvt. Z. T. Boody , Pvt. K. J. Canda , Pvt. J. C. Catavolo , Pfc. J. W. Chandler , Pfc. J. Cheung , Pvt. C. T. Cho , Pfc. D. J. Condon , Pfc. B. T. Coogan , Pfc. E. D. Corona , Pvt. W. C. Corrigan , Pfc. J. D. Crawley , Pvt. C. G. David III , Pfc. A. I. Dickerson* , Pvt. J. J. Domann , Pvt. J. E. Echeverria , Pvt. A. D. France , Pvt. J. D. Gallup , Pvt. R. Gomez , Pfc. B. J. Gonzalez* , Pvt. D. L. Hadel , Pvt. U. J. Hernandez , Pfc. O. G. Ige , Pvt. D. C. Jackson , Pvt. J. M. Link , Pvt. A. J. Manas , Pvt. J. T. Middlemiss , Pvt. N. J. Miller , Pvt. M. P. Monahan , Pfc. J. W. Moore , Pvt. S. D. Natal , Pfc. D. C. Orr , Pvt. M. R. Palen , Pfc. R. E. Palmer Jr , Pvt. R. Pena , Pvt. M. G. Perri , Pvt. J. Ramirez , Pvt. Z. M. Redden , Pfc. A. L. Rhome , Pvt. D. E. Saniga , Pfc. D. D. Schutt , Pvt. T. J. Shea , Pvt. C. D. Stodgell , Pvt. C. L. Stroop , Pvt. D. O. Timana , Pfc. D. A. Torres , Pvt. H. Torres , Pfc. J. C. Varela , Pvt. J. E. Vega , Pvt. I. A. Villaranorihuela , Pvt. D. A. Wallace , Pvt. J. B. Young

Platoon 2005

Pfc. B. Acevedo , Pfc. B. Balbuena , Pvt. M. T. Bates , Pvt. E. J. Bijou , Pvt. K. C. Bliss , Pvt. A. S. Bryant , Pfc. P. C. Caillouet , Pvt. G. A. Carmichael , Pfc. A. B. Cathlino* , Pfc. D. Charles , Pvt. R. G. Chinchilla , Pfc. J. A. Colon Jr , Pvt. S. L. Cooper , Pvt. N. D. Coulston , Pfc. P. M. Cozzi , Pvt. C. S. Crossley , Pfc. N. A. Dent , Pfc. N. S. Dickerson , Pvt. D. A. Disney , Pvt. D. R. Eubanks , Pvt. A. C. Garcia , Pfc. D. M. Gaudet , Pvt. Q. A. Gray , Pvt. J. M. Hall , Pvt. D. P. Hartzoge , Pfc. G. Q. Hawkins , Pfc. T. S. Hingson , Pvt. J. D. Johnson , Pfc. S. M. Leonard , Pfc. A. R. Lucas , Pfc. C. Y. Macadangdang , Pvt. J. L. Madeira , Pfc. T. A. Madera II* , Pvt. A. Martin , Pfc. J. T. Mathis , Pfc. R. A. Matouk , Pfc. C. B. Mooney* , Pfc. O. H. Morenoquinones , Pvt. S. H. Negin , Pvt. N. D. Ntumba , Pvt. M. J. Pacheco , Pvt. A. Q. Palmer , Pvt. S. D. Patterson , Pfc. L. D. Rosier , Pfc. A. C. Rowell , Pvt. C. Saengpet , Pvt. M. E. Santiago , Pvt. J. K. South , Pvt. J. Tabron , Pvt. JD. Thomas , Pvt. J. W. Tozer , Pfc. N. R. Tremblay* , Pfc. N. F. Warfel , Pfc. C. G. Weatherman , Pvt. K. D. Williams , Pvt. H. A. Wong , Pvt. M. W. Wussick

Platoon 2006

Pvt. A. E. Aldava , Pvt. B. K. Anderson , Pfc. R. L. Andrew , Pvt. B. N. Barnes , Pvt. L. R. Bernal , Pvt. K. R. Broussard , Pvt. M. A. Bunk* , Pvt. K. B. Carlisle , Pvt. K. R. Clark , Pvt. A. Conejo* , Pvt. L. N. Dunn , Pvt. T. D. Freeman , Pvt. B. A. Gentry , Pfc. T. M. Hildebrand , Pfc. J. E. Jastrzebski , Pvt. T. R. Johnson , Pfc. S. D. Jordan , Pfc. T. J. Laugand , Pvt. L. H. Levitt , Pfc. P. D. Loredobenites , Pvt. W. L. Loughry , Pfc. C. B. Makonnen , Pfc. D. R. Malter , Pvt. O. M. Markowski , Pvt. P. D. Martin , Pfc. J. R. Matsu , Pfc. H. E. Mcalister , Pfc. K. D. Neatherlin , Pvt. P. E. Newsom , Pvt. P. A. Paez , Pvt. W. L. Penaandia , Pvt. M. G. Perea , Pvt. S. C. Pescador , Pvt. N. N. Phan , Pvt. E. L. Rohr , Pvt. M. A. Rossi , Pfc. A. M. Rutherford , Pfc. P. R. Sanders , Pfc. C. D. Soliz , Pfc. N. G. Valdes , Pfc. A. P. Walker , Pfc. J. B. Wieck , Pfc. A. G. Wilson , Pvt. J. M. Wongharo , Pvt. S. R. Wott , Pvt. S. D. York*

Platoon 4000

Pvt. V. A. Abeyta , Pfc. J. Acosta , Pfc. L. T. Alves , Pvt. A. L.Argetsinger , Pvt. A. E. Armtrout , Pfc. L. N. Bare , Pvt. A. N. Bayle , Pvt. R. N. Borthick , Pfc. B. M. Brown , Pvt. T. A. Cardone , Pvt. J. M. Cardoza , Pfc. S. L. Dangelo , Pfc. S. A. Fellenzer , Pvt. C. Garcia , Pfc. C. M. Gibbons , Pvt. T. I. Gonzalez , Pvt. V. C. Gonzalez , Pvt. A. Gonzalezlopez , Pvt. K. Goucher , Pvt. J. A. Granillorios* , Pfc. E. A. Hall , Pvt. G. Hernandez , Pvt. T. M. Howell , Pvt. C. R. Irgens , Pvt. L. M. Johnson , Pvt. X. P. Lei , Pvt. A. M. Mariani , Pvt. E. R. Medinamunoz , Pfc. A. M. Melton , Pvt. A. Ortiz , Pvt. J. L. Paquette* , Pfc. M. A. Pratt , Pvt. K. M. Riches , Pfc. S. A. Robinson , Pvt. L. N. Rodriguez , Pvt. D. N. Schneider , Pvt. T. N. Shuck , Pvt. Y. D. Sotto , Pfc. T. N. Stewart , Pfc. A. F. Tellez , Pvt. C. A. Uriartefonseca , Pfc. A. D. Vance , Pvt. B. E. Vella* , Pvt. G. Villalobos , Pfc. N. A. Williams

Platoon 4001

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