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Vol. 48, No. 44Marine Corps Air Station

Beaufort, S.C.

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

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Marine Fighter Attack Squad-ron 115, also known as the Silver Eagles, will reflect on their storied tradition and history as they cele-brate 70 years of excellence on Nov.

8, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Established on July 1, 1943 in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Silver Ea-gles have distinguished themselves time and time again in the history

Silver Eagles soar beyond 70 years

Air Station chefs take home trophy

Staff Writer

Two teams of Marines won first and third place at the Chef Team of the Quarter competition at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Nov. 25.

The teams are selected by nomination of their peers to compete against two other teams from Parris Island to compete for the Chef Team of the Quarter title and trophy and to have a chance at competing in the Chef Team of the Year competition.

“It’s something to do outside of our everyday mess hall work,” said Lance Cpl. Kelly Adams, a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron food ser-vice specialist from Clearwater, Fla.

Adams and her teammate, Lance Cpl. Ferman Sanchez-Vega, an H&HS

SEE COMPETITION, PAGE 12

SEE REUNION, PAGE 12

See insert for more Marine Corps Birthday Information

Freedom is never free

Veteran’s Day Message Page 14

The Jet Stream Friday, November 8, 2013 Games and Entertainment2

SaturdayLunch

Beef, barley and onion soup

Dinner Java mollasses pork

loin and potatoes

MESS HALL MENU

SundayLunch

Baked citrus herb crusted fish and rice

DinnerCreamy cajun shrimp penne

Monday - Friday Breakfast

LunchBeef short ribs and

zucchini

DinnerFrench fried shrimp

and tater totsTuesday

LunchLoaded baked potato

chowder and rice

DinnerBayou jerk pork loin

and riceWednesday

LunchSalmon with tomato

cucumber relish

DinnerBaked ziti with italian sausage

ThursdayLunch

Santa fe glazed chicken and corn

DinnerSpicy shrimp with

cheesy grits

MondayHot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon

FridayLunch

Chicken and dumplings and rice

DinnerHerb roast pork loin

with pan gravy

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, Nov. 13.

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

Lutheran• 8:30 a.m. - Sunday Holy Communion Service in the Small Base Chapel

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

Other Programs• Monday, Wednesday, FridayAlcoholics Anonymous - 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

CHAPEL SERVICES

Crossword

Sudoku

Answer key will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Nov. 13.

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 (1:32)

Saturday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:32)

Saturday 7 p.m.R (1:30)

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.PG (1:35)

Sunday 4:30 p.m.R (2:03)

Sunday 7 p.m.R (2:33)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

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1. Bomb dropped on Hiroshima2. Symbol of the Marine Corps3. Archibald Henderson served how many

years 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, November 8, 2013Command Information

Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron is scheduled to hold a Holiday Basketball Tournament Nov.23, at the Air Station Fitness Center. The Registration deadline is Nov. 8. For more information call 228-7386.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold The Four Seasons of Marriage Nov. 21-22, at the Air Station Marine Corps Family Team Building Office from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-7334.

Marine Corps Community Services is slated to hold a Bench Press Competition Nov. 14, at the Air Station Fitness Center from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-7192.

The Great American Smokeout is scheduled to take place Nov. 21, at the Marine Corps Exchange aboard Parris Island from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For more information call 228-7616.

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Jim and Wanda both have some apples. If Jim gives Wanda an apple, they will both have the same number of apples. However, if Wanda gives Jim an apple, Jim will have twice as many as Wanda. How many apples do Jim and Wanda each have?

Brain Teaser

Answer for this week’s brain teaser will be available on facebook.com/MCASBeaufort, Nov. 13.

A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled to take place Nov. 13, at the Air Station Chapel from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. For more information call 228-7775.

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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BeaufortCol. Brian Murtha

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Tri-Command Weather

Effective June 1, MCAS Beaufort will be in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for Hur-ricane season until Nov. 30. There are currently no threats. This year will be an extremely active season. Colorado State University is predicting 18 named storms and National Weather Service is predicting 18-20 named storms.

High Shooter

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7 Day Forecast

Forecast according to weather.com

NAVY-MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY

Capt. D.J. FawcettVMFA(AW)-224

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Arlington, VA – The Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is providing assistance to active duty and retired Marines and Sailors who are expe-riencing financial difficulties associ-ated with the government shutdown.Every day of the week, around the globe, the Society provides interest-free loans and grants for basic living expenses, emergency travel expens-es, and other family emergencies for military members and their families facing financial crisis or need. As a non-government, but Federally-sanc-tioned organization, our support to Navy and Marine Corps families is unaffected by the government shut-down.As a result of the government shut-down, the Society is working closely with the Navy and Marine Corps Ca-sualty Assistance Offices to advance necessary financial assistance for next of kin to travel to the bedside of seriously ill or injured Marines and Sailors, or those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our coun-try.

"No Marine Corps or Navy fam-ily with legitimate financial needs should suffer hardship as a result of this temporary government clo-sure," stated MajGen Jensen, Execu-tive Vice President and Chief Oper-ating Officer of the Society. "Every member of the NMCRS Team is leaning forward to assist those in need!"For more information on the Soci-ety's programs and services, please visit www.nmcrs.org or contact your nearest NMCRS office at www.nmcrs.org/location.Since 1904, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society has provided finan-cial assistance and education to active duty and retired members of the United States Navy and Marine Corps, their eligible family members and survivors – when in need. Head-quartered in Arlington, Virginia, the Society is a non-profit, charitable organization that is staffed by nearly 3,700 volunteers, and a small cadre of employees, in offices around the world – ashore and aboard ships.

The Jet Stream Friday, November 8, 20134 In Other News

Staff Writer

Marine Aircraft Group 31 held a haunted house aboard Marine Corps Air Sta-tion Beaufort, Oct. 29-30.

For this event, each sec-tion made their own Hallow-een themed tent and suited up for two nights of scaring those that dared to enter.

“This event allowed the Marines of each section to come together and pool their resources to make their own haunted house,” said Col. Bill Lieblein, the com-manding officer of MAG-31. “Each section did an amaz-ing job with their haunted house and scaring those that came to experience it.”

To put their haunted hous-es together, the Winged War-riors used whatever they had at their disposal such as fog machines, chairs, pumpkins, strobe lights, human dum-mies, storage chests, tables, and anything else they could get their hands on.

“Making these haunted houses just goes to show how tight these Marines are,” said Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Mons-sen, the MAG-31 sergeant

major. “The effort they put forth was amazing.”

Throughout both nights the haunted houses were up there were attendees who went through only a couple tents, and others who took the whole challenge.

“I anticipated scary and touchy, but what I was not expecting was getting those feelings 10-fold,” said Chris-tina Crosalago, a guest of Lt. Col. Jeff Ertwine, the MAG-31 executive officer. “On a scale of one to 10, I would definitely give this event a full 10, it was well worth the experience.”

This event mainly served as a camaraderie builder among the Marines, howev-er, donations were accepted.

“The donations serve as a way for us to offset the ball cost,” said Lieblein. “Even though we were using this as a sort of fundraiser, it was more of a camaraderie build-er for the Marines and fun for the attendees.”

Due to the success of this year’s event, MAG-31 has decided to build haunted houses again next year.

MAG-31 nights of fright

Lance Cpl. Andrew Bishop, the individual augment coordinator for MAG-31, dressed up as a werewolf to scare those that walked through the Marine Aircraft Group 31 haunted houses, Oct. 29-30. Many Marines were in costumes and face paint in order to put on the best show for attendees.

Col. Bill Lieblein, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, congratulates the Marines on a job well done on the haunted house that took place Oct. 29-30.The haunted house featured multiple tents with different themes and were built by the different section of MAG-31.

A zombie’s body lays on the ground in one of the four haunted houses that were being made for the Marine Aircraft Group 31 haunted house which took place at the MAG-31 headquar-ters, Oct. 29-30.The setup took a total of two days and due to success, MAG-31 has decided to build haunted houses again next year.

SMP holds costume competition

Staff Writer

The Single Marine and Sailor Program hosted a Halloween costume party and contest for all active duty service members at Afterburners, Oct. 31.

Free refreshments were available during the celebration, and service members danced and played pool and video games in their Halloween costumes.

“A lot of people usually come to Afterburners for the costume party,” said Benji Pange-linan, the assistant SMP coordinator for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. “Not everyone who wears a costume participates, some just dress up and watch the competition.”

First, second and third place received prizes for their efforts.“The prizes are gift cards for the exchange ranging from $50 - $100,” said Pangelinan.

“When we judge we look for the most creative costumes.”At the party, attendees were dressed as multiple characteristics such as: Deadpool, a

zombie terrorist, camouflaged ninja, Green Lantern and a swamp monster. The costume party is held every year at Afterburners and at the Brig n’ Brew aboard

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. Party-goers got into character for the contest in order to increase their chance of winning.

“I came out to the event because it was something different,’ said Cpl. Genaro Gonzalez, a food service specialist for the Mess Hall aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, who dressed up as the comic book character Deadpool, who is a mercenary and anti-hero ap-pearing in comic books published by Marvel Comics. “It’s not every day that you can dress up as a zombie, monster or even Deadpool, and it be accepted.”

Like other SMP events, the contest was meant to get Marines involved in an activity in a friendly environment in which the Marines could compete against each other.

“That’s why this event is great, you get to be creative and dress up all while having a great time with fellow Marines,” Gonzalez said.

Service members sing karaoke during the Single Marine and Sailor Program’s Halloween costume party and contest at Afterburners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 31. The costume party is held every year on the Air Station and at the Brig n’ Brew aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Marines and sailors came out to the Single Marine and Sailor Program’s Halloween costume party and contest at Afterburners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 31. The event intends to get Marines involved in an activity which allows them to compete against each other.

The Single Marine and Sailor Program held a Halloween costume party and contest at After-burners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 31. During the event, service members danced, played pool and video games in their costumes.

Photos by Lance Cpl. Brendan Roethel

The Jet Stream Friday, November 8, 2013 5In The Community

Trick or Treat

Children from the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort visited several buildings Oct. 31, to trick or treat and show off their creative costumes.

Marines handed out candy to trick or treaters from the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 31.

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The Jet Stream Friday, November 8, 201310 Around The Corps

Corps Shot

LIMBE, CAMER-OON - Roleplaying as the opposition force, Lance Cpl. Nickolas Garrett of Monroe, Ga., fires blank rounds at enemy forces dur-ing a simulated amphibious beach landing October 25, 2013.

Sgt. Marco Mancha

CORPS BITS

GULF OF ADEN --Sailors and Marines from the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), the 13th Marine Expe-ditionary Unit (MEU), and the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced) welcomed distinguished visitors from the French Armed Forces aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Oct. 22.

Col. Christopher Taylor, 13th MEU commander, and Capt. Malcolm Potts, commander of Amphibious Squadron 1 and Boxer ARG, welcomed Col. Julien Sabéné, French Air Force commander of Djibouti Air Base 188, and a cadre of French Mirage F1 pilots.

The visit allowed for an exchange of tactics, capabilities, and procedures as more than 700 Marines with the13th MEU gear up for a mid-deployment sus-tainment training event in Camp Lem-onnier, Djibouti.

Lemonnier is an expeditionary base that provides vital support for counter-terrorism and counter piracy missions, as well as interagency operations that take place in concert with diplomatic activity.

According to Sabéné, Camp Lemon-nier also provides great air space.

“We look forward to conducting mod-ern theater operations side-by-side with our counterparts,” Sabéné said.

Lt. Col. Kevin Duffy, commanding of-ficer of VMM-166 (Rein), said the high-light of training for the aviation combat element will be the integration of fixed wing AV-8B Harriers with French Mirage F1 strike aircraft to demonstrate the vi-tal structure of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force in a forward deployed envi-ronment.

“I believe we will be able to learn a lot from each other,” Duffy said. “This is their backyard, so how they operate over here will help build our proficien-cy.”

Djibouti sustainment training will also allow VMM-166 (Rein) to showcase its new long-range ship-to-shore ca-pability as the first West Coast MEU to deploy with the MV-22 Osprey aircraft.

The 13th MEU is deployed with the Boxer ARG as a theater reserve and cri-sis response force throughout the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- They waited in frigid weather with gusts of wind and sea spray whipping at their faces as they stood on the beach in the early-morning light.

Marines with Landing Support Com-pany, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group and sailors with Beach Master Unit Two, based out of Naval Amphibious Base, Little Creek, Va., helped the 26th Marine Expedition-ary Unit offload personnel and equip-ment at Onslow Beach Nov. 4. The 26th MEU returned from a six-month deploy-ment to the Mediterranean Sea.

The sailors with BMU2 used Landing Craft Air Cushions, or LCACs, to offload Marines and vehicles from ships that were anchored off shore and bring them to the shore. Once ashore, LS Co. Marines guided the vehicles off of the LCACs to designated areas.

“Things have gone smoothly, working with BMU2,” said Pfc. Robinzon W. Loor, a landing support specialist with LS Co. “They know what to do on their end and we know what our role is.”

LCACs allow service members and equipment to travel from large Navy vessels to shore in an expedient man-ner while staying dry. Landing Craft Utilities, which were used the previous day, are still able to carry personnel and vehicles from ship to shore, but they cannot go completely onto the shore, therefore exposing service members and equipment to sea water and cur-rents.

Seaman Antonio Sloan of BMU2 said that LCACs make offloading ships easi-er, and are fun to ride on.

Combat pistol program reaches Okinawa

3rd Marine Expeditionary Force

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa — Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Installations Pacific executed newly insti-tuted combat pistol program qualifications with the M9A1 9 mm pistol Oct. 29 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen.

The new pistol qualifica-tion, which was announced March 28 in Marine Admin-istrative Message 168/13, incorporates a faster paced and more realistic course of fire, forcing Marines to re-act to their targets as if they were in combat.

Improvements to Marine pistol training and qualifi-cation have been under de-velopment since 2008. With assistance and approval from the operating forces, Weapons Training Battalion, Marine Corps Base Quan-tico, Va., developed, tested and validated the improved training program, resulting in Marines effectively em-ploying the pistol, according to MARADMIN 168/13.

“What has changed are the starting position and the drills compared to the older pistol qualification,” said Cpl. Alonso Chavarria, a pistol range block noncom-

missioned officer with Range Control, G-3/5, training and operations, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. But-ler, MCIPAC. “Marines used to fire from the alert carry, shoot one drill, and stay at the alert carry unless the drill was over.”

With the pistol not slated as a primary weapon, it is reasonable to assume that it would be drawn and fired from the holster when need-ed, according to Sgt. Samuel R. Holthouser, a range safety officer with Range Control.

Now, Marines begin every drill during the CPP with the pistol holstered and tran-sition to the alert hold, in which the barrel is pointed at the ground and down range before firing.

“This simulates a real-life scenario where a Marine might rely on his pistol, tak-ing it out of the holster, searching and assessing to locate the enemy,” said Cha-varria. “For example, Marines who normally guard am-munition, valuable assets or work with the Provost Marshal’s Office could use this training to better them-selves in speed, reaction and retaining a combat mindset.”

The program uses 20-inch wide by 40-inch tall silhou-ettes of a human figure as

targets with more details than previous silhouettes to include facial features.

While the badges remain the same from the previous pistol qualification’s course, the scoring system has changed, including a larger 10-point scoring ring.

The new scoring system requires the shooter to earn at least 264 points to qualify as a marksman, 324 points to qualify as a sharpshooter and 364 points to qualify as an expert, according to Staff Sgt. Robert Valdez, a combat marksmanship coach and trainer with Range Control. This is based on the higher value placed on more accu-rate shooting.

The Marines executed con-trolled pairs, hammer pairs, and failure-to-stop drills during the training from dis-tances of 7, 15 and 25 yards inside of time limits ranging from 5-12 seconds.

During controlled pairs, shooters aim slowly before the first and second shots. While in comparison, dur-ing a hammer pair a Marine rapidly fires two consecutive shots. For a failure-to-stop drill, Marines execute a ham-mer pair combined with a well-aimed shot to the head.

In another drill, the Ma-rines simulate running out

of ammunition and hav-ing to reload their weapon and continue firing within a nine-second window.

“No Marine is going to stand comfortably and take their time while they are in combat,” said Holthouser.

Computers control the targets, turning the silhou-ettes toward or away from the shooters to simulate an enemy combatant appear-ing and disappearing behind cover.

“The targets and drills help simulate enemy con-tact and, unlike the previ-ous pistol qualification, this forces me to react as fast as possible while still hitting accurately,” said Lance Cpl. Colin A. Sepulvedabenson, a heavy-equipment opera-tor with Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Lo-gistics Group, III MEF. “I can see this new system being useful (when) I am autho-rized to engage the enemy, I’ll quickly pull out the pistol and use a drill like the failure to stop if necessary.

“This qualification is good practice for the real thing and learning from it can help me protect important assets supporting the overall mis-sion,” added Sepulvedaben-son.

Djibouti Sustainment Training

From left to right, Capt. Sean D. Wills and Gunnery Sgt. John C. O’Neal IV execute a drill during the combat pistol program Oct. 29 at Range 15 on Camp Hansen. Jay is a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense officer with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, Wills is the executive officer with Communication Company, 3rd Marine Division, III MEF, and O’Neal is a satellite maintenance chief with 7th Communication Battalion, III MEF Headquarters Group, III MEF.

The Jet Stream Friday, November 8, 2013 11Around The Corps

Fightertown deployed:MALS-31 Stingers

detachment is deployed to Afghanistan and is augmenting MALS-40 in support of

Operation Enduring Freedom.

CORPS BITS

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. -- While children across the United States put on their Hallow-een costumes and masks, service members donned a different kind of mask here Oct. 31.

Instead of shouting “trick or treat,” like kids would later that night, the Marines and sail-ors of 2nd Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 25, 2nd Marine Logistics Group yelled: “Gas! Gas! Gas!”

Approximately 120 service members re-ceived classes on the proper use of M50 Joint Service General Purpose Masks and Mission Oriented Protective Posture clothing during a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear, or CBRN, attack before testing their confi-dence inside a gas chamber.

The individual survival measures classes and mask confidence exercise are annual requirements for Marines and sailors to main-tain mission readiness.

“The gas chamber is really important,” said Lance Cpl. Thomas W. Edgemon, a CBRN de-fense specialist with Combat Logistics Regi-ment 27, 2nd MLG. “A lot of people think that it’s an opportunity to mess with Marines, but it’s really for them to become comfortable and confident in their gear.”

Inside the gas chamber, Marines and sailors perform several tests to make sure their pro-tective masks have tight seals and won’t leak 2-chlorobenzalmalonoitrile, or CS gas, onto their faces.

Although referred to as a gas, CS – com-monly referred to as tear gas – actually con-sists of tiny crystals, which irritate anything they come in contact with, whether it be skin, eyes or lungs. The burning sensation allows the service members to build confidence that their equipment works and that they know how to use it properly.

“Inside the gas chamber, it’s exciting and an experience you want to be done with,” said Pvt. Sean D. Gagnon, an automotive or-ganizational mechanic with 2nd Supply Bn. “When I broke the seal, I started coughing and my nose started running, but it wasn’t as bad as I was expecting.”

House of horrors: Marines,

Marine Forces Europe and Africa

CAMP DES GARRIGUES, France -- U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, the Marine Corps’ newest unit, spent Oct. 28 to Nov. 1 near Camp des Gar-rigues, France, training with Legion-naires from France’s 2nd Foreign Infan-try Regiment.

The week-long bilateral event was the first between SP-MAGTF Crisis Re-sponse and the French military and served to establish professional, work-ing relationships between the allied nations.

The event culminated Thursday, Oct. 31, as Marines and Legionnaires took to the skies in a MV-22B Osprey, landing just outside a fenced-in compound that served as the day’s objective.

The infantrymen assaulted through the compound, communicating and working together as they maneuvered around and through dozens of metal warehouses, concrete urban structures and danger areas, such as road inter-sections and open fields. All this while fighting a simulated opposing force of fellow Marines and Legionnaires hid-den throughout the compound and

engaging with blank ammunition to re-create the sounds and smells of the battlefield. The training scenario ended after the force worked its way through a final building, using room-clearing tactics and techniques to eliminate the enemy forces inside.

Although the Marines and Legion-naires had not trained together before the week began, the assault was a suc-cess, mainly due to the striking similari-ties between the two military organiza-tions.

Marine Capt. Jackson Smith, the ex-ecutive officer of Alpha Company, 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, SP-MAGTF Crisis Response, was asked whether he would be comfortable in a future com-bat situation with a foreign force. His answer came quickly:

“If it was with these guys — I’d go anywhere with these guys,” he said.

Smith’s statement captured the sen-timent of most of the infantry Marines involved in the exercise. But SP-MAGTF Crisis Response didn’t only bring its in-fantry to France. They also brought an MV-22B Osprey — the first to ever op-erate tactically in an exercise on French soil.

“It was a great week — the U.S. has a long and valued history with France

and we hope we can get together with them for follow on training,” said Capt. Kyle Stuart, an MV-22B Osprey pilot with Marine Medium Tilitrotor Squad-ron 162, SP-MAGTF Crisis Response.

Stuart said it was a neat experience to be the first pilot to fly an Osprey to France as part of an exercise, but the honor belongs to his squadron, VMM-162, and the Marines and sailors of SP-MAGTF Crisis Response.

The MV-22B Osprey adds a signifi-cant capability to the operations of SP-MAGTF Crisis Response not enjoyed by other military organizations through-out the world. The Ospreys are organic to the unit, which means they directly support all Crisis Response forces — an essential characteristic for a unit whose mission is to provide a quick-deploying force to support potential crises as di-rected over large areas in U.S. Africa Command.

Because of that mission, the Marines in France were only a contingent from SP-MAGTF Crisis Response, as most of the unit remains on constant alert at Moron Air Base, Spain, where the unit is temporarily based.

“Our unit’s alert status can make it a challenge to get away and do these types of events,” said Capt. T. D. McA-bee, the officer-in-charge of the ex-ercise for the Marines. “But bilateral exercises are integral for maintaining our ability to focus on our mission and sharpen our skills while fostering im-proved military relations with our sister nation’s militaries.”

The Legionnaires hosted a 7K ob-stacle course as the final event of the week, but instead of competing against each other — as would seem natural for two militaries with histories as storied as these — the two units joined forces and finished together.

Afterward, there was a gift exchange followed by food and drinks, capping a successful week of training.

Both Marines and Legionnaires said they gained many things, each remark-ing how their standards of discipline and camaraderie along with their warf-ighting traditions provide a strong link between the two. Both hope for an op-portunity to train again soon.

SP-MAGTF Crisis Response returned to Spain after the exercise, and has plans for more bilateral training with their partners in the Spanish military in the coming weeks.

New U.S. Marine unit trains with French Foreign Legion

VMFA-312 Checkerboardsare currently deployed to

the Mediterranean to promote security in the region.

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COLUMBIA, KY. -- Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer, a native of Columbia, Ky., was presented a Medal of Honor Tribute at Lindsey Wilson College Oct. 28.

Richard Powers, creator of the tribute and retired sergeant first class, along with Gunnery Sgt. Allen Rosenblatt, staff noncommissioned officer in charge of Recruiting Sub-station Eliz-abethtown, and Staff Sgt. John Allison, an RSS Elizabethtown canvasing recruiter, presented the tribute to Meyer in his hometown.

The tribute is designed as an instructional and an inspirational piece that will remain on display in the school. It has a wooden base with a glass cover housing a display bust with the ribbon from a Medal of Honor. The medal portion of the award is etched into the glass cover and appears to float over the ribbon when viewed from the front. It has the recipi-ent’s citation etched on one side of the glass and an image of him on the other side.

“This is a great way to showcase the actions of one of our nation’s heroes and to teach students about the military,” said Rosenblatt. “Military history isn’t always something that a lot of students are taught, so it’s always good to see things like these tributes out in the com-munity.”

Powers has created several other tributes for Medal of Honor recipients including his first one for Jacklyn Harold Lucas, a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions on Iwo Jima in 1945.

Powers began making the tributes several years ago when he received the ribbon por-tion of Lucas’ Medal of Honor. Wanting to dis-play it properly, he created the first of many tributes; all created with permission and ap-proval from living Medal of Honor recipients to be displayed in their honor.

The tributes go on assignment to various lo-cations where they can be used as a teaching aid and an inspiration to young people to learn about the medal and the history surrounding it, said Powers.

The tribute for Lucas is currently located at the Central Hardin High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps classroom in Elizabeth-town, Ky. It has previously been displayed at the American Legion in Elizabethtown, Ky., North Hardin High School in Radcliff, and at Fort Knox High School.

Medal of Honor Tribute pre-sented to Dakota Meyer

Legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment of France’s 6th Light Armored Brigade set up landing zone security for an MV-22B Osprey with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Oct. 30, 2013, at Camp des Garrigues, France.

3rd Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. --

Sergeant Joshua L. Moore re-ceived the Navy Cross from the Secretary of the Navy, the Hon-orable Ray Mabus, during an awards ceremony Nov. 1, 2013 aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Moore, 25, from Franklinville, N.C., received the naval service’s highest award for his extraordi-nary heroism while serving as a scout with scout sniper platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regi-ment, Regimental Combat Team 1, in support of Operation Endur-ing Freedom, March 14, 2011. The Navy Cross is second only to the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest award.

“It’s an honor to receive an award like the Navy Cross,” said Moore. “But to be honest, I was just doing my job.”

Four other Marines were awarded medals at the ceremo-ny, to include a Bronze Star Medal with combat distinguishing de-vice, and Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals with combat distinguishing devices, for their valor and selfless acts at the same ceremony.

Sergeant Justin L. Tygart of Or-lando, Fla., received the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” de-vice, and Sgt. Ritchie Elias of Ana-heim, Calif., and Cpl. Gaven Eier of Charleston, S.C., were awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Com-

mendation Medal with Combat “V” device. Sergeant Matthew D. Adams of Hampstead, N.C., was also awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat “V” device, but was unable to attend the cer-emony.

While in a hide-site northeast of Marjah, all of the shooter-ob-server teams with Moore’s sec-tion were compromised and had to return to a nearby compound they previously occupied. The section came under attack again after only a few hours in the com-pound.

“Two grenades were thrown

over the north wall, and both of them hit me in the back and rolled away,” said Moore. “Fortu-nately they landed next to each other, and I picked the first one up and threw it out.”

Moore noticed the second gre-nade was corroded and knew it wouldn’t explode, so he dropped after hearing the explosion of the first grenade.

Under heavy machine gun fire, taking several casualties and with no positive identification of the enemy forces to the north, Moore left the compound to aid the wounded and provide security.

“I looked up, and they were

carrying Sgt. Tygart,” explained Moore. “At this point we were taking fire, so I had to crawl out of the building and loop round to the north to provide security while they were treating the guys inside the compound.”

With the arrival of the quick re-action force and another sniper section, the Marines successfully suppressed the enemy forces, evacuated the wounded and re-turned to the patrol base.

“Honestly, I was scared out of my mind, but I knew we had to do everything possible to get everybody home,” Moore ex-plained.

Scout sniper awarded Navy Cross

Sergeant Joshua L. Moore is presented the Navy Cross from the Secretary of the Navy, the Honor-able Ray Mabus, during an awards ceremony aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 1, 2013. Moore, 25, from Franklinville, N.C., received the military’s second highest award for his extraordinary heroism while serving as a scout with scout sniper platoon, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, Regimen-tal Combat Team 1, 2nd Marine Division Forward, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, March 14, 2011.

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books. They started off with a fleet of F4U-1 Corsairs and were the first Marine Corps squad-ron to receive a full complement of the F9F-2 Panther Jet Fighters in 1949. The squadron was also the first Marine Corps squadron to serve aboard a carrier, the USS Roosevelt, in 1950.

The list of operations VMFA-115 has participated in spans over a half-century of peace-time, conflicts and humanitarian efforts. Operations include World War II, The Korean War, The Vietnam War, Operation IRAQI FREEDOM and many other missions in between. Some of the interesting missions between conflicts included intercepting and escorting various Soviet Union aircraft during The Cold War.

The history of the squadron is illuminated in the 1988 book “A history of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115,” written by retired Capt. John C. Chapin.

In the book Chapin describes the squadron’s history as evolving from “a group of wartime beginners in SNJ-4 planes to today’s front-line professionals in their F/A-18 Hornets.”

Notable VMFA-115 Marines include Maj. Joseph Foss, one of the first Marine Corps aviators to receive the Medal of Honor for shooting down 26 Japanese aircraft during a deployment over the Pacific in 1943. In reference to Foss, the squadron is also nicknamed “Joe’s Jokers.”

The anniversary will take place in conjunction with an annual reunion of former Marines and Sailors of VMFA-115. The VMF/VMFA-115 Reunion Association attempts to hold a re-union annually and have not had one in Beaufort in 10 years. The alumni will consist of both enlisted and commissioned Marines and Sailors spanning in service from 1943, when the squadron was first commissioned, to Marines from the 90s.

The squadron and guests are scheduled to enjoy an open house at the Silver Eagles’ han-gar, where current squadron members will showcase and demonstrate current F/A-18 capa-bilities, followed by a social at the Officers’ Club aboard MCAS Beaufort on Nov. 8. On Nov. 9, events will consist of a golf outing and tour at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, followed by the Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration on Nov. 10, in Hilton Head Island, S.C.

As Chapin concludes in his book, VMFA-115 has set a standard for other Fighter-Attack squadrons of the Marine Corps. Today’s VMFA-115 Marines may look back on the squadron’s proud history of accomplishment and look forward to a promising future in the annals of Marine aviation.

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food service specialist won first place in the competition, bringing back the Chef Team of the Quarter trophy to the Air Station from Parris Island.

“It’s a source of pride and it’s going to stay here,” she said.The teams had four hours to prepare their pre-decided meals for a board of judg-

es, but unexpected circumstances put pressure on the contestants.“We fell short on some of the ingredients, but improvising is the key,” said Pfc.

Devon Jackson, an H&HS food service specialist from Houston, Texas.Devon and his teammate, Cpl. Elias Gonzalez an H&HS food service specialist

from Los Angeles, Calif., served a cream of broccoli soup and twice baked sweet potato and roasted garlic asparagus with a rib-eye steak topped with a tarragon Dijon mustard sauce and mousse pudding, earning third place in the competition.

Adams and Sanchez-Vega served a cream of mushroom soup, with a twice-baked potato, roasted garlic and parmesan vegetables with a Swiss steak and cream cheese tartlets.

Jackson added that while the last-minute changes were difficult, the hardest part was waiting for the judges verdict.

“It was nerve wrecking, but we could tell the more they ate, the more they liked it.”

Adams and Sanchez-Vega took first place by two points on a more than 300 point scale, making it a close call for the judges.

Both teams said they believed it was the tartlets that pushed Adams and San-chez-Vega to victory.

“I’m a baker by trade,” Adams said. “Before the Marine Corps I was a cake decora-tor. I’ve done it my whole life, so when it comes to pastries it’s my thing.”

Adams and Sanchez-Vega will go on to compete in the Chef Team of the Year competition early next year.

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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, also known as the Silver Eagles, will reflect on their storied tradition and history as they celebrate 70 years of excellence aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 8. Established on July 1, 1943 in Santa Barbara, Calif., the Silver Eagles have distin-guished themselves time and time again in the history books.

The Marines who won first and third place at the Chef Team of the Quarter competition display their medals they won in front of the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dining Facility, Oct. 31. The teams competed against two other chef teams aboard Parris Island to take home the Chef Team of the Quar-ter trophy which they display inside the dining facility as a source of pride, and for an opportunity to compete in the annual Chef Team of the Year competition.

The Marines who won first and third place at the Chef Team of the Quarter competition help prepare lunch at the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dining Facility, Oct. 31. The teams competed against two other chef teams aboard Parris Island to take home the Chef Team of the Quarter trophy which they display inside the dining facility as a source of pride, and for an opportunity to compete in the annual Chef Team of the Year competition.

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Veterans Day Message

Since the creation of armistice day in 1919, we have paused on 11 No-vember to remember all members of our armed forces who have risked their lives in defense of our nation. Officially redesignated as Veteran’s Day after World War II, we have used this time to honor our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines for their courage and sacrifice.Veterans Day continues to resonate close to many of us as we reflect on the brave men and women who have given their all in countless battles

on foreign soil. Today, many of our brothers and sisters remain forward deployed in Afghanistan and around the globe. During this holiday, take time to remember our distinguished veterans, honor their service and sacrifices, and celebrate the free-doms our nation provides.

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Staff Writer

Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 participated in a Hallow-een squadron run and barracks bash at the MALS-31 Barracks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 1.

The event was put into place to welcome Marines home from various deploy-ments and build unit cohesion and morale throughout the squadron. The bash featured picnic-style food, inflatable games, a dunk tank, volleyball, basketball and other activities.

“The reason we put on this run and bash is to provide a fun event for our Ma-rines,” said Sgt. Bryan Tull, the Single Marine Program representative for MALS-31. “This is a great opportunity for them to get their minds off work and have a good time with their fellow Marines. We also had many Marines return from deployment within the past few months, so we thought this would be a great way to welcome them back to the unit.”

Marines with MALS-31 have deployed with various units this year to include Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, VMFA-122, Marine All-Weather Fighter At-tack Squadron 533, VMFA-312 and MALS-40.

“I recently returned from a deployment to the Middle East with VMFA-115,” said Lance Cpl. Nathan Lyons, an aviation structural mechanic with MALS-31. “I think this is a great event to come back to. It gets everyone together and allows them to catch up after deploying, and gets them back into the swing of things.”

Events such as the unit run and barracks bash, help build camaraderie and unit cohesion. This allows units to work together more effectively with each other to accomplish the squadrons mission.

“I’m proud of everything my Marines have accomplished,” said Lt. Col. Willie Stansell, the commanding officer for MALS-31. “They have worked hard, putting in the time and effort each day to make our squadron as great as it is. Many have deployed with other squadrons, building upon our name as MALS-31. This is a great way to thank the Marines for their hard work and dedication. They have earned this.”

MALS-31 Barracks Bash

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