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Marines, French Gendarmerie quiet riots during exercises – Page 6

MARFORSOUTH gains first full-time commander – Page 7

Recon Marines conduct intentional water jumps – Page 6

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Independence Day

Counter Intel is looking for a few good Marines

Story by Lance Cpl. Jonah LovyStaff Writer

Calling all Marines who are looking to reenlist but desire a change of pace from their current military occupational specialty. Marines who desire travel and adventure in their career should look no further than the counter intelligence job field.

“Counter Intelligence offers Marines a creative flex-ible position in a new MOS,” said Master Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, the staff noncommissioned officer of career planning, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Counter intelligence Marines need outstanding interpersonal skills and flexibility to succeed, said

see Counter Intel, page 4

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LowcountrySee page 5 for details about local

4th of July festivities

Maj. John Bertagna exits a C-12 Huron after his final flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 30. Bertagna flew his final flight before exiting the Corps after serving as a Marine aviator for 20 years, and flying a total of 4,200 flight hours. Bertagna is the former executive officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

Bertagna takes to skies for final flight

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 2015 Games and Entertainment2

July 4th Word Search

Sudoku

Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.PG (1:34)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:55)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Word BankFireworks

PicnicSwimming

HeatSafetyBoom

CelebrationIndependence

FlagsHolidayCookoutPatriotic

DemocracyFreedom

July

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

Midrats

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

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

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

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 (Sun-day School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study• 5 p.m. - Saturday Worship Service at Laurel Bay Youth Center

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

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

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

CHapel servICes

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.

SaturdayLunch

Bayou jerk pork loin and rice

DinnerShrimp cocktail, fried

chicken, steak

SundayLunch

Salmon with cucumber relish

DinnerBaked ziti with italian sausage

Monday - Friday Breakfast

LunchBaked smoked ham and sweet potatoes

DinnerSpicy shrimp with

cheesy gritsTuesday

LunchChicken and dump-

lings and rice

DinnerHerbed roast pork

loin with pan gravyWednesday

LunchRoast turkey and

green beans

DinnerManhattan clam

chowderThursday

LunchArroz con pollo and

garlic bread

DinnerApple glazed corn beef and squash

MondayHot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

FridayLunch

Herbed baked chicken and carrots

DinnerChili macaroni and

green beans

Sunday 7 p.m.PG13 (1:31)

June 26th solution

June 26th solution

Command Information

You are in a cabin and it is pitch black. You have one match on you. Which do you light first, the news-paper, the lamp, the candle or the fire?

Brain Teaser

June 26th Brain Teaser solution: Bring the chicken across. Bring the fox across. Take the chicken back across. Bring the corn across then

bring the chicken across.

Tri-Command Weather

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7 Day Forecast

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Effective June 1, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hurricane season until

Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. Due to El Nino condi-tions, it’s likely to be a below average tropical cyclone sea-son for the Atlantic. NOAA is predicting 6-11 named storms,

3-6 hurricanes, and 0-2 ma-jor hurricanes. Monitor local weather sources to stay up to

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Did you know...July 4, 1801: President Thomas Jefferson reviewed the Marines led by Lt. Col William W. Burrows on the White House grounds in observance of the nation’s 25th anniversary. The Marines performed drill movements and musical pieces. Burrows is the second Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Where is Godwhen it hurts?

Story by Cmdr. William J. HolimanCommand Chaplain MCAS Beaufort

A s I sit to write this column, the State of South Carolina and the City of Charleston have been convulsed by

the murderous act of one young man against nine black Americans who were in church during a Bible study. Many of us knew one or more of the people in that church. I will tell you that one of those slain was the wife of a colleague of mine. So I have a personal interest in this topic.

Many questions are being argued over by politicians and pundits and they will undoubtedly continue arguing for quite a while. I want to pick up just one ques-tion, “Where is God when it hurts?”

Make no mistake, people hurt when this happens. Christians hurt when this happens, non-Christians hurt, everyone struggles to understand. Some look heavenwards and cry out in agony, others whisper it under their breath, “Where is God in this terrible situation?” Many people reject the idea that there can be a God at all when such terrible things happen. What can we say? Where is God when it hurts? Let me warn you ahead of time, this article is written from a Christian perspective.

There are many ways to address this question. There are whole books in the Bible that struggle with the issue. Many of us can at least vaguely remember that Job, Habakkuk, the Psalms and portions of other books wrestle mightily with the topic. Anyone who thinks that it is easy to believe in God in the face of disaster has missed the depth of the pain that human

beings suffer. Major theologians have written weighty tomes on the subject. We seek answers to why suffering happens.

My favorite modern book on the sub-ject is ‘Evil and the Justice of God,’ by N. T. Wright. If you are a reader I highly recommend the book, if you prefer video there is also a video version.

In the story, Wright shows convinc-ingly that evil cannot be defeated by evil. Rage will not solve the problem of evil. But there is far more than just that to it. “It’s not good enough, to say that if we all try a little harder, we can create a perfect world,” said Tom Wright. “This is the world in which evil can, and does, take over individuals, institutions and sometimes whole nations. There is a solution to the problem of evil. If only we have the honesty and the courage to name it and understand it for what it is.”

That is the hard part. When people ar-gue about the Holocaust of World War II, and asked where God was in that time.

The Christian answer was that God did indeed know what it was like to lose a beloved child. Christians believe and teach that God gave up his own son to die for us.

You see, God did not just sit up in heaven and criticize humans for the mess that we make. He sent prophets, teach-ers and preachers to tell us right and

wrong. He has given us a witness about what he does and what we do. But that did not solve the problem of evil.

God took it upon himself to come into the world, walk among us and experi-ence the worst that can happen, so that he can deal with it. He experienced exactly what it means to be rejected, to suffer, to be killed, but then to rise from the dead. God’s answer to the prob-lem of evil was to overcome evil with good. He overcame death with resur-rection, and provided a way forward for humans.

We may ask how one death can substi-tute for all other deaths. The Bible from its earliest pages shows the idea of sub-stitution, the innocent for the guilty, by means of animal sacrifices. As graphic as that picture is, it still does not do all that needs to be done. Only a righteous man could substitute for the guilty men. Only God can pay for the sins of the world. The Bible describes Jesus as exactly being that righteous man, and God in the flesh. He died, the just for the unjust.

There is much more that can be said, and indeed you can read about it in the Bible. I want to give you this simple takeaway. God knows exactly how we feel in the face of evil. He experienced it first hand, and he dealt with it.

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Chaplain’s Corner

Commanding Officer MCAS BeaufortCol. Peter D. Buck

Public Affairs OfficerCapt. Clayton Groover

Public Affairs ChiefSgt. John Wilkes

Press Chief/EditorCpl. Brendan Roethel

Community Relations/Staff WritersLance Cpl. Samantha K. TorresLance Cpl. Jonah V. Lovy

• The Mess Hall aboard MCAS Beau-fort is slated to host an Independence Day meal from 4 pm to 6 pm, July 4. The cost of the meal is $7.65, or $5.75 for dependents of E-4 service members and below.

• Reminder: Recently, children have been left in their vehicles or have gotten into a vehicle on their own. Vehicular heat strokes result in approximately 38 child deaths each year, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles. During the summer months it is especially important to double-check your vehicle before leaving to ensure you did not leave your child inside. If you see a child locked inside a vehicle call 911.

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

• The photocopying of U.S. Government identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part I, Chapter 33.

God knows exactly how we feel in the face of evil. He experienced it first hand, and he dealt with it.

– William J. Holiman

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 20154 In Other News

Spangenberg. The training is tough and the job is demand-ing but rewarding.

To qualify, Marines must be a volunteer corporal, sergeant or staff sergeant, at least 21 years of age, and eligible for a top se-cret security clearance.

For more information, see MARADMIN 293/15.

A Marine interviews a role player during a training exercise at Combat Town, Marine Corps Base Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Apr. 2. The Marines took part in numerous scenarios that mirrored actual events that have taken place in Iraq. The Marine is with 3rd Intelligence Bat-talion, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert FrenkeIII Marine Expeditionary Force

Counter Intelcontinued from page 1

Photo by Cpl. Robert Reeves1st Marine Division

A Marine meets with her career planner to discuss a possible reenlistment. Reenlistment standards are higher than ever in the Marine Corps and competition is strong.

Story by Lance Cpl. Jonah LovyStaff Writer

It’s that time of year again where Marines across the globe are faced with a tough decision; they can either leave the Marine Corps or attempt to reenlist.

“It’s a tough decision either way,” said Gun-nery Sgt. Eric Sweezor, former career planner for Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “Ma-rines should take a good look at their strengths and weaknesses before deciding to reenlist.

“Reenlistment standards in the Marine Corps are higher than ever, said Sweezor. It’s becoming

a competition to stay in.”Some of the basic requirements for reenlist-

ment include having a recommendation from their commanding officer and must demonstrate the high standards of leadership, professional competence, appearance, and personal behav-ior, meet medical and dental standards, have a current passing score on the Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test, and meet height and weight standards.

Speak to your unit’s career planner for a com-plete list of requirements.

“If Marines are squared away and motivated about staying in, we would love to keep them in the Corps,” said Sweezor.

Reenlistment season aboard Fightertown

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 2015 5In Other News More of The Story

4th of JulyFestivities in the Lowcountry

GEORGIA

-Tybee Island Independence Day Fireworks will be held at 1 Tybrisa Street, Tybee Island, July 3, at 9:15 p.m. -The Red, White & Boom 4th of July

celebration is scheduled to be held on Jekyll Island, July 3-5. -Mill Creek Regional Park is slated to host

a Firecracker Fest & July 4th Celebration in Statesboro, July 4, from 3-11 p.m. -J. F. Gregory Park is slated to host

the Richmond Hill Independence Day Celebration, July 3, from 5-9:30 p.m.-The National Park Service and Fort Pulaski

National Monument is slated to celebrate the Nation’s 239th Birthday with family oriented programs, July 4, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

SOUTH CAROLINA

-The Town of Port Royal and Historic Port Royal Foundation is slated to host the 4th of July celebration with fireworks at the Sands of Port Royal, July 4, from 5-9:30 p.m.-Hilton Head Island is scheduled to hold a

4th of July Fireworks celebration at Harbour Town, July 4th, at 9 p.m. There is a $6 gate fee to enter the resort and a free shuttle service will be offered between Harbour Town and various parking lots in the Sea Pines Resort.Shelter Cove Harbour is slated to hold

their annual HarbourFest celebration, July 4, at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks display will begin right after dusk. -The Skull Creek fireworks demonstration

is slated to begin July 4, at 9:30 p.m.

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

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines with 2nd Reconnaissance Bat-talion, 2nd Marine Division, conducted an intentional water jump exercise during wet silk training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24.

Twenty recon Marines completed the bi-annual training to better prepare them for future operations requiring them to dive. The training was designed to test the Marines’ ability to jump out of aircraft while wearing tactical flotation support systems, parachutes and swimming fins.

To prepare for the intentional water jump, the Marines had to go through a qualifica-tion in which they demonstrated their abil-ity to remove their equipment in the water. As a safety factor, they also had to swim underneath a canopy, create an air pocket, and show that they can trace the seam of the canopy to escape. The qualification simulated a parachute falling on top of a Marine in the water.

After qualifying for the water jump, the Ma-rines prepared their gear and boarded an air-craft to travel to the location where they will begin their training. The objective of the train-ing was for the recon Marines to perform an intentional water jump into a body of water, recover a boat full of cargo and use it to insert a beach.

When the Marines complete the training, the instructors know that they will have the ability to perform in any combat operation safely and effectively. The instructors, who guided the Marines during their training also aided them in their missions and helped them complete their objectives.

“The training went well,” said Cpl. Samuel Herzog, a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Recon Battalion. “The support personnel were greatly appreciated and brought us one step closer to meeting the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force commander’s readiness expectations of 2nd Recon Battalion by com-pleting part of our mission essential task list.”

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 20156 Around The Corps

Story and Photos by1st Lt. Danielle DixonMarine Corps Forces Europe

SAINT ASTER, France – Crisis-response Marines held their po-sition alongside the Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, a law enforcement organization with military status. While more than 50 mock rioters threw flaming Molotov cocktails, bricks, and tear gas at the National Gendar-merie Training Center in St. Asti-er, France, June 18-22.

“We had to do something we don’t normally do. We took a step away from rifles and picked up shields and batons.” said 1st Lt. Scott Vicino, a platoon com-mander with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.

Stationed aboard Moròn Air Base, Spain, the SPMAGTF serves as a rotational crisis-response force for U.S. Africa Command, and remains ready to respond to a variety of missions, some al-most identical to what the Gen-darmerie routinely rehearse.

France’s National Gendarmer-ie is a branch of the country’s armed forces tasked with main-taining public safety and con-ducting police duties.

Throughout the final exercise, subsequent scenarios contin-ued to build in intensity and violence. Each mission became more complicated as the two forces needed to work together as simulated neighboring em-bassies.

“The Marines are getting things thrown at them. They’ve got gas masks on. They can’t hear anything. They can’t see anything,” said Vicino. “The com-munication is implicit.”

Lt. Col. Jean-Luc Renault, the course director, hailed the ex-ercise as both successful and applicable to mission sets both units may be called to complete. This is his second time working personally with the U.S. Marines after his initial experience with SPMAGTF-CR-AF in December 2014.

Since 1996, the unit’s instruc-tor corps has trained numerous foreign units not only during common joint exercises with or-ganizations such as NATO, but

also the European Police Force, European Gendarmerie Force, and Swedish units.

“The goal of these courses,” Renault explains, “is not only to improve our mutual understand-ing in crowd riot control, and combat missions, but overall to be able to work together on mis-sions that deal with evacuation of nationals and protection of goods and property.”

By the conclusion of the ex-ercise, the joint force mastered maneuvering in unison and pro-viding their own cover, all with-out verbal commands. Implicit communication was critical, as the scenarios left little room for error or time to entertain alter-nate solutions. The training sce-narios ranged from non-violent demonstrators and city-wide riots to hostage recovery, where the Marines learned how to ef-fectively lead and tacitly com-municate amidst the disorder.

Marines, French Gendarmerie quiet riots during exercises

Marines prepare to jump from a KC-130J Super Hercules during intentional water jump training at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24. Marines used hand signals to communicate what actions needed to be performed prior to leaping from the aircraft. The Marines are with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

Marines leap from a KC-130J Super Hercules into the Atlantic Ocean during intentional water jump train-ing at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 24. The training evaluated the Marines’ ability to properly insert via parachute into an aquatic environment.The Marines are with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Charles Carlile, left, holds a defensive line at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19. The Marines trained to respond to a host of urban disturbances and maneuvered their teams without verbal communication. Carlile is a Marine with the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.

U.S. Marines and members of Escadron de Gendarmerie Mobile, form a shield wall against rioters at the National Gendarmerie Training Center in St. Astier, France, June 19. The Marines trained to operate through dense smoke and riot-control gas, while maintaining tightly organized formations. The Marines are with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa.

Recon Marines conduct intentional water jumps

Fightertown deployed:VMFA(AW)-224 Bengalsare currently deployed to

the Western Pacific as part of the Unit Deployment

Program.

VMFA-251 Thunderboltsare currently deployed

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

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 2015 7Around The Corps

Brig. Gen. Eric M. Smith assumed command June 29 Story and Photos byCpl. Kirstin Merrimarahajara Marine Corps Forces South

DORAL, Fla. – Commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, South, Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, relinquished his command of two years in a ceremonial passing of the colors to Brig. Gen. Eric M. Smith at the Conference Center of the Americas at the United States Southern Command in Doral, Fla., June 29.

Coffman served as both deputy com-mander of United States Marine Corps Forces Command in Norfolk, Va., and as the commander of MARFORSOUTH during his time, but, for the first time in MARFOR-SOUTH history, the commander will pos-sess a full-time billet.

Distinguished guests from around the world and local leaders from the Miami-metro area watched the exchange of the colors from the hands of the outgoing commander to the incoming. They also heard the proclamation that June 29, is “Brigadier General David W. Coffman Day” in Miami-Dade County; a testament to the durable relationships fostered both locally and regionally during Coffman’s time with the command.

“He has a passion for Marines with a mis-sion, and encourages Marines not just to engage, but to be engaged,” said Gen. John F. Kelly, commander of USSOUTHCOM, of Coffman. “He has found creative ways to keep the gates open to the countries of our [area of operations].”

Marines with MARFORSOUTH work close-ly with service members and political enti-ties from the 31 countries in the SOUTH-

COM’s area of responsibility, which consist of the Caribbean and Central and South America.

“We really believe in the importance of partnership,” said Coffman. “We’ve gotten

busier in the Caribbean and we’re reach-ing out to anyone who wants help and who wants to work with us. I’m pleased with how far we’ve gotten.”

Smith plans to continue to positively

build upon the relationships with nations in MARFORSOUTH’s area of responsibility and support the objectives of USSOUTHCOM.

“I really do believe in the mission,” said Smith.

From left, Brig. Gen. David W. Coffman, Gen. John F. Kelly, and Brig. Gen. Eric M. Smith, stand together after a change of command ceremony in the Conference Center of the Americas at United States Southern Command in Doral, Fla., June 29. Coffman relinquished his command of two years in a ceremonial passing of the colors to Smith. Coffman is the outgoing commander of United States Marine Corps Forces, South, Kelly is the commander of USSOUTHCOM, and Smith is the incoming commander of MARFORSOUTH.

MARFORSOUTH gains first full-time commander

Story by Staff Sgt. Wayne EdmistonU.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

CONSTANTA, Romania – Marines of the Black Sea Rotational Force got the opportunity to reach out to the commu-nity and make the day a little brighter for Romanian children, June 23.

The Child Protective Agency of Roma-nia has custody of neglected children, ranging from toddlers to 17-year-olds. These children live in group homes with as many as 50 other children.

The rotation of BSRF Marines, from 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, will work with the agency throughout the year to include playing sports, charity drives, renovation projects and various other events. For the Marines, the rela-tionship is a win-win. Not only does it help the community, but it also helps build their morale while serving thou-sands of miles from home.

“The joy is contagious,” said Staff Sgt. Nigel V. Priesman, the civil affairs staff noncommissioned officer in-charge for BSRF. “I have three children myself. The deployment goes by a little faster by having the chance to serve those in need.”

Recently, the Marines played soccer with the older boys from one of the homes, and handed out gifts provided by donors in the United States the fol-lowing day.

The soccer game was a unique oppor-tunity to interact with the older children with the CPA in Romania, according to Priesman. The unique aspect of com-petition and the interaction that it pro-vides is one that combines the interests of the Marines and the children.

“It was a good chance to get out and play soccer with the kids,” said Lance Cpl. Keith E. Crowley, an administration clerk with BSRF. “It was great to see how much they really enjoy our company.”

For the gift giving event, the chil-dren received everything from remote-controlled cars to clothing provided in a partnership through an organiza-

tion called United Hands Romania, a nonprofit that works alongside other nonprofits in the United States. The Marines were able to be the stewards who actually presented the gifts to the children.

“More important than handing out presents is the fact that you are spend-ing time with them,” said Oana Blanda, public relations for United Hands in Ro-mania. “The children really appreciate it.”

The enduring partnership with the CPA is ongoing and is one that will con-tinue as long as the Marines have a rota-tional presence in Romania.

The Marines are always finding new

ways they can continue to provide unique experiences and really serve as an example for a group of children who have a limited number of role models, explained Priesman.

“We are happy every time we can be involved in host community projects of this kind,” said Priesman. “Each project is special.”

The Marines of BSRF have a stance that being committed to the local area is vi-tal to their success. Each area has needs and struggles, but every helping hand has been graciously welcomed by the people of Romania and reassures them that we are part of their community.

Marines interact with local Romanian community

MALS-31 Stingersa detachment is currently

deployed to the Western Pa-cific supporting VMFA-251 and

VMFA(AW)-224.

Staff Sgt. Wayne EdmistonU.S. Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa

Cpl. Edward A. Canas, right, dribbles the ball during an exhibition soccer game against local Romanian children. The children are part of a boys group home that falls under the Child Protective Agency of Romania. The Marines with Black Sea Rotational Force have an endur-ing partnership with the Child Protective Agency of Romania by giving their time during various events throughout the year. Canas is a motor transportation mechanic with BSRF.

Marines testsforward staging abilities in GabonStory by 1st Lt. Danielle DixonMarine Corps Forces Africa

LIBREVILLE, Gabon – Four MV-22 Os-preys, two KC-130J Super Hercules tank-ers, more than 150,000 pounds of gear and approximately 200 U.S. Marines and sailors relocated from their base in Moròn, Spain, June 10-15, enabling the force to reach an estimated 400 additional miles inland.

The Marines worked with the govern-ment of Gabon to test the full-scale em-ployment of the force on the continent. Their forward-staged compound, known as a Cooperative Security Location, is complete with dining, living, hygiene, and command and control facilities. The location also provides the Marines with easy access to their MV-22 and KC-130J aircraft, which are critical in providing a crisis-response capability over a geo-graphically dispersed area.

A select group of Marines began plan-ning weeks in advance and will remain on site to assist all personnel while resolving unique struggles.

“A lot of work has gone into getting the tents up, constructing the ammunition holding area, establishing all the genera-tors, and placing all the cabling for power,” said 1st Lt. Micah Tate. “I would say that the [logistics] Marines are absolutely the unsung heroes for that reason.”

Special Purpose Marines Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Africa re-sources, capabilities, and strategic loca-tion allow them to accomplish a broad spectrum of missions ranging from part-ner nation training or disaster relief and humanitarian assume, to protecting or reinforcing an embassy at the direction of U.S. Africa Command. While in Gabon, the U.S. Marines are scheduled to conduct training with Gabonese forces and tour the U.S. embassy.

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 20158 Classifieds

The Jet Stream Friday, July 3, 2015 9Graduates

Charlie & Papa Company Graduates

Honor GraduatesPlatoon 1048

Pfc. M.L. Llerenas, Salem, VASenior Drill Instructor: Sgt. T. Serrato

Platoon 1049Pfc. D.A. Moore, Beallsville, PA

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M.P. Grigson

Platoon 1050Pfc. A.F. Glasscock, Mansfield, OHSenior Drill Instructor: Sgt. D. Rolan

Platoon 1052Pfc. S.V. Vogman, Acton, MA

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.R. Watkinson

Pfc. D.M. Amster, Pfc. R.W.Beatty, Pvt. T.F. Brown, Pfc. S. Burgess Jr., Pvt. T.M. Cecil, Pfc. J.T. Clinton, Pfc.T.S. Coley Jr., Pvt.T.L. Dandridge, Pvt. A.S. Deober, Pfc. A.B. Gurd, Pvt. A.E. Hardy, Pvt. A.A. Harice, Pfc. J.A. Hicklin, Pvt. I.E. Hicks, Pfc. D.E. Jackson III, Pvt. A.W. Jones, Pvt. J.I. Jones, Pvt. C.S. Lambert, Pfc. J.C. Law, Pvt. J.D. Lindler*, Pvt. M.L. Llerenas*, Pfc. A.B. Lovell, Pfc. T.C. Lovvorn, Pfc. D.R. Mccullough, Pvt. C.A. Morris, Pfc. C.W. Moss, Pfc. J.E. Nichols, Pfc. T.M. Pennington, Pvt. J.M. Reyes, Pfc. D.R. Ricketts, Pfc. C.R. Rousey III, Pvt. J.T. Schneible, Pfc. R.S. Smith, Pfc. Z.C. Stewart, Pvt. C.H. Tiger, Pvt. D.S. Toth, Pvt. K.S. Walshcorkum, Pvt. L.A. White, Pvt. J.E. Whitehead, Pvt. C.S. Ziegler

Platoon 1048

Pfc. B.C. Andela*, Pfc. K.A. Becerra, Pvt. N.C. Bolin, Pvt. T.C. Cappiello, Pvt. J.B. Christian, Pfc. D.S. Cooper, Pfc. M.T. Copes*, Pvt. C. Diaz, Pfc. T.K. Dixon, Pvt. A.D. England, Pvt. F.C. Ferreria, Pvt. M.J. Foy, Pvt. K.A. Gaver, Pfc. N.M. Godbey, Pvt. T.C. Grady III, Pfc. J.M. Gregge*, Pfc. C.O. Harshfield, Pvt. J.T. Hennelly, Pvt. C.P. Hogan, Pvt. A.L. Hopkins, Pvt. T.K. Hostetler, Pfc. J.E. James, Pfc. N.P. Jeffries, Pvt. K.E. Jones, Pvt. R.N. Kalicharan, Pvt. B.P. Kelly, Pfc. A.S. Lindsay, Pvt. M.A. Linger, Pvt. J.J. Maxwell, Pfc. L. E. Miller, Pfc. D. A. Moore, Pfc. J. C. Obrin, Pvt. N. R. Odell, Pfc. J. C. Oliver, Pvt. H. L. Parsons, Pvt. J.J. Pelc, Pvt. M.J. Petcavage, Pfc. J.Z. Pontinela, Pvt. C.J. Ramos, Pvt. M.A. Rios, Pvt. L.M. Thomas, Pfc. D.T. Weatherford, Pvt. T.B. White, Pvt. G.S. Whitney

Platoon 1049

Pfc. S.M. Anticoli, Pvt. J.R. Barbossa, Pvt. J.T. Bryant, Pfc. D.R. Buitroncalderon, Pvt. M.E. Cable Jr., Pvt. R.A. Castillodelbusto, Pvt. M.R. Choatespeckert, Pvt. J.T. Christensen, Pvt. S. Clervil, Pfc. B.D. Cole, Pvt. J.M Colon, Pvt. J.J. Conti, Pfc. J.B. Cook*, Pvt. C.A. Dietz, Pvt. B.L. Dziurgot, Pvt. H.A. Foster, Pfc. A.F. Glasscock*, Pfc. T.D. Izar, Pvt. F.J. Johnson, Pvt. R.B. Lee, Pvt. E. Leshore Jr., Pfc. M.A. Long, Pvt. G.M. Martinez, Pvt. F.J. Melson, Pfc. P.J. Miller, Pvt. E.I. Moon, Pvt. R.M. Muenzner, Pvt. R.K. Nelson, Pvt. W.B. Pascasio, Pvt. Z.M. Ray, Pfc. P. J. Rivera, Pvt. Z.A. Ruckman, Pvt. J.D. Sanchez, Pvt. A.G. Snethen, Pvt. T.M. Soucy, Pvt. J.M. Sparks, Pfc. Y.H. Tejada, Pvt. T.A. Thompson, Pfc. J.X. Tibedo, Pfc. J.T. Wilbur

Platoon 1050

Platoon 1053Pfc. J.T. Smolcnop, Chenamgo Forks, NYSenior Drill Instructor: Sgt. J.C. Eversley II

Platoon 1054Pfc. C.D. Markulik, Winston Salem, NC

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. I.A. Colina

Platoon 4022Pfc. C.M. Okoroafor, Kansas City, MO

Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. R.M. Rivera

Platoon 4023Pfc. A.L. Evans, Apple Valley, MN

Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. B.R. Carino

Pvt. T. B. Alexander, Pfc. A.C. Arrington*, Pvt. L.A. Barzola, Pvt. J. Brenes, Pfc. J.T. Burris*, Pfc. P.A. Casey, Pfc. J. Chan, Pfc. S.A. Chavis, Pvt. J.S. Chung, Pfc. Z.T. Clark, Pvt. C. Clarosgalvez, Pvt. C.D. Colindrez, Pfc. N.E. Curd, Pfc. D.J. Forcier Jr., Pvt. J.J. Godwin, Pvt. J.C. Harrison, Pvt. J.A. Huffman, Pfc. S.S. Kim, Pvt. S.T. Kurek, Pvt. M.A. Lacour, Pvt. D.E. Lewis, Pvt. A.O. Lotts, Pfc. L.A. Mack, Pvt. J.W. Marks, Pvt. J.G. Martindell, Pfc. D.A. Montes, Pfc. K.B. Mosby, Pfc. B.J. Mumbower, Pvt. M.A. Natal, Pfc. J.P. Odonnell IV, Pvt. J.P. Parish, Pvt. D.J. Schlosberg, Pvt. S.A. Seisay, Pfc. G.M. Sherman, Pfc. M.J. Soileau, Pvt. A.L. Spainhour, Pfc. A.B. Tiers, Pfc. R.C. Trate IV, Pvt. C.L. Trowbridge, Pfc. S.S. Vogman*, Pfc. W. Wutikuer, Pvt. J. Zhang

Platoon 1052

Pvt. J.J. Allison, Pvt. T.A. Castonguay, Pfc. E.R. Cheney*, Pvt. B.P. Deguire, Pvt. J.A. Delaney, Pvt. N.H. Drovetta, Pfc. C.R. Froendhoff, Pvt. J.J. Gessler, Pvt. T. Green, Pvt. D.L. Gregory, Pfc. T.D. Gregory, Pvt. A.C. Grider, Pvt. L.T. Hairrell, Pvt. B.L. Hartley, PFC. K.W. Hickey, Pfc. K.M. Hitt, Pfc. K.N. Ivey, Pvt. D.L. Keith, Pvt. W.N. Lu, Pvt. C. Miranda, Pvt. B.C. Mohrbutter, Pvt. S. Pierre, Pfc. J.A. Pohly*, Pfc. J.D. Pope, Pvt. T.D. Quinn, Pfc. J. Quintana Jr., Pvt. D.E. Riess, Pfc. R. Rodriguez Jr., Pfc. Z.L. Rollins, Pvt. B.P. Shean, Pfc. J.T. Smolcnop, Pvt. J.S. Staggs, Pfc. J.C. St. Germain, Pvt. Z.O. Sweeney, Pvt. W.R. Thornton, Pvt. M.L. Tintle, Pvt. A.B. Walker, Pfc. K.W. Walters*, Pfc. A.J. Williams, Pvt. J.M. Williams, Pvt. J.B. Williamson, Pvt. C.S. Workman, Pvt. P. Wu

Platoon 1053

Pfc. Alvarez, Victoria R., Pfc. Applegate, Bobbie J., Pvt. Bacala, Kimberly A., Pvt. Baker, Veronjanae L., Pvt. Baxter, Kristina L., Pvt. Bishop, Amanda L., Pvt. Colin, Kimberly, Pvt. Combs, Demi R., Pvt. Cruz, Jaslynn M., Pfc. David, Josie D., Pvt. Davis, Alicia A., Pvt. Davis, Gwendolyn D., Pvt. Davis, Katherine M., Pvt. Delauretis, Morgan E., Pvt. Dockett, Briona N., Pvt. Edwards, Misty M., Pfc. Evans, Breana L., Pvt. Fragala, Amber C., Pvt. Fritz, Lyndzey J., Pvt. Fulk, Heather N., Pvt. Garcia, Marialena O., Pfc. Garciasilva, Anabel, Pfc. Gardner, Tia M., Pfc. Gess, Karyn R., Pfc. Green, Jasmine N., Pvt. Hartford, Savannah J., Pfc. Haughton, Hernedez H., Pvt. Huval, Taylor R., Pvt. Iniguez, Monica S., Pvt. Jackson, Jahlyn M., Pfc. James, Monique, Pvt. Johnson, Diane D., Pfc. Kelley, Claire K., Pfc. Kirmse, Ashlee R., Pvt. Leodanski, Krystan N., Pvt. Lind, Sophia M., Pfc. Long, Kira M., Pfc. Melton, Andrea M., Pfc. Mihoci, Melyn R.*, Pfc. Morgan, Natasha A., Pvt. Newman, Shalandra T., Pvt. Nguyen, Carrie L., Pvt. Nieto, Vanessa, Pfc. Okoroafor, Chioma M.*, Pvt. Ontiveros, Maria M., Pvt. Oriste, Dana, Pvt. Romero, Jessica M., Pfc. Rothman, Alisson S., Pvt. Serrano, Angela E., Pfc. Siramdane, Lydia H., Pvt. Smith, Danielle M., Pfc. Spiezio, Samantha K., Pvt. Street, Mercedes E., Pvt. Strothers, Mercedes S., Pvt. Toledo, Samantha A., Pvt. Tully, Jessica L., Pvt. Turgeon, Angelica A., Pvt. Villada, Valentina, Pvt. Watercutter, Kylee R., Pfc. Wombacker, Sadie N., Pvt. Womble, Kimberly E., Pfc. Wyatt, Shelby L.

Pfc. Abusham, Kayla R., Pfc. Alvarez, Valerie*, Pvt. Anderson, Hailey A., Pvt. Anthony, Sandra J., Pvt. Arellanojaquez, Karla J., Pvt. Arnold, Scottlyn M., Pfc. Bendoski, Madison R., Pvt. Best, Brittany T., Pvt. Blanco, Kiara, Pvt. Brisnehan, Carly A., Pvt. Carrasco, Iannell A., Pvt. Castrodiaz, Betzabel, Pfc. Collins, Megan E.*, Pfc. Colyerharvey, Samantha N., Pfc. Cox, Kindra C., Pvt. Crawford, Mykeisha A., Pfc. Cuzner, Crichton B., Pvt. Daley, Courtney A., Pfc. Daly, Meghan B., Pvt. Deoliveira, Thais H., Pfc. Dewitt, Deishali D., Pfc. Estradarodriguez, Alejandra*, Pfc. Evans, Arden L.*, Pvt. Flores, Stephanie, Pvt. Foskey, Antoinette R., Pvt. Fulcher, Kristin O., Pvt. Gonzalez, Esaia S., Pvt. Gonzalez, Michelle M., Pfc. Gonzalez, Valerie C., Pfc. Hernandezmedina, Thalia, Pfc. Hill, Brigit R., Pvt. Hubbard, Queenetta J., Pvt. Huerta, Mariah J., Pvt. Izazaga, Emily M., Pfc. Juarez, Leslie, Pvt. Keller, Stefany A., Pfc. Klahn, Brook M., Pvt. Klugman, Ciara R., Pvt. Laforteza, Bianca H., Pfc. Magallan, Christina I., Pfc. Moralescuevas, Marisela, Pfc. Mueller, Abbigail L., Pfc. Munoz, Karina R., Pvt. Nunez, Juliana G., Pfc. Ouellette, Lindsy K., Pvt. Oviedo, Maritza L., Pvt. Park, Tansy S., Pvt. Powell, Brittany A., Pfc. Quintana, Jessica L., Pvt. Quintanilla, Desiree M., Pvt. Radillo, Paula L., Pvt. Russell, Rose L., Pvt. Salazar, Michelle E., Pfc. Sharp, Dominique A., Pvt. Shots, Jolie E., Pfc. Shotwell, Briana M., Pfc. Sigmund, Dinah G.*, Pfc. Smith, Alysha M., Pvt. Spoonhunter, Taylor L., Pvt. Strong, Kejhari N., Pvt. Urbinadelao, Nadia A., Pvt. Ventura, Lucero

Pvt. F. Borges, Pfc. J. A. Calta*, Pfc. T. M. Conway, Pfc. D. B. Cover, Pfc. J. S. Deal, Pvt. C. D. Domel, Pfc. A. Fernandez, Pvt. T. R. Fitch, Pvt. J. C. Guido, Pvt. D. J. Heller, Pvt. J. Hernandez, Pvt. C. A. Herreraortiz, Pvt. E. Hidalgo, Pfc. G. T. Holland II, Pvt. T. C. Hopson Jr, Pfc. C. L. Hysaw, Pvt. W. Jean, Pfc. J. M. Johnson*, Pfc. A. C. Jones, Pvt. N. T. Kretzmer, Pfc. J. Lujan, Pfc. C. D. Markulik, Pvt. R. K. Marshall, Pfc. C. B. Mcclain, Pvt. Z. J. Morris, Pfc. S. R. Mosco, Pvt. B. Nguyen, Pvt. J. S. Nichols, Pvt. J. E. Nieves, Pvt. A. A. Oviedo, Pvt. T. M. Pennington, Pvt. S. R. Pietri, Pfc. N. S. Prior, Pfc. C. M. Putnam*, Pvt. D. A. Sinclair, Pfc. K. L. Sinclair, Pvt. C. J. Smith, Pvt. D. T. Squicciarini, Pfc. I. B. Tabanguil IV, Pfc. F. L. Vaca, Pvt. M. J. Voelker, Pvt. T. L. Williams Jr, Pvt. W. D. Yates

Platoon 4022

Platoon 4023

Platoon 1054

*Denotes meritorious promotion

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