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2nd CEB participates in Infantry Immersion Trainer – Page 6

MCI-West, Camp Pendleton conducts Exercise Semper Durus 2015 – Page 7

Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU conducts VBSS training – Page 6

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Beaufort, S.C.

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

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Additional photos on page 5

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah V. Lovy

Story by Cpl. Brendan RoethelPress Chief

Marines with an annual leave balance in excess of 60 days will lose those days Oct. 1 unless exempt under Special Leave Accrual, according to Marine administrative message 151/15.

The temporary extension of the 75 day maximum annual leave accrual authorized by the 2013 National Defense Authorization Act expires Sept. 30. To be ex-empt under SLA, service mem-bers must have been deployed to hostile fire or imminent dan-ger pay areas, on ship, or mobile

unit, or have been approved for an ‘other duty’ exemption dur-ing fiscal year 2015. Those who received an ‘other duty’ exemp-tion must use SLA approved leave days by Sept. 30, 2017. Those exempt due to deploy-ment must use SLA approved leave days by Sept. 30, 2019.

The annual TriCare Prime en-rollment fee for an individual will be $282.60 starting Oct. 1., according to Marine Administra-tive message 295/15.

The amount can be paid quar-terly at $70.65, or monthly at $23.55. The annual TriCare Prime enrollment fee for a family will be $565.20. The amount can be paid quarterly at $141.30, or monthly at $47.10.

Retired beneficiaries exempt from fiscal year 2016 fees in-clude currently enrolled survi-vors of active duty deceased members and medically retired members and their dependents. Their enrollment fees remain frozen at the amount in effect when they enrolled as long as their policy remains active.

For additional information, visit www.tricare.mil.

Fighting Shamrocks return to Fightertown

Carolynn Bell and Col. Peter D. Buck cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the newly renovated lobby and breakfast nook at the deTriville House Temporary Lodging Facility aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 23. The renovation took two years to complete. The new lobby and breakfast nook opened May 9. Bell is the general manager of the deTriville House. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort.

deTriville House opens newly renovated addition

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Maj. Ross Fearon explains the different components and capabilities of the F-35B Lightning II to Marine veterans, retirees and their families, at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squad-ron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. Fearon is an F-35B instructor pilot with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Don’t lose your leave: Leave accrual authorized by the 2013 NDAA to expire

TriCare Prime enrollment fees to increase

MARADMIN Breakdown:

The Jet Stream Friday, June 26, 2015 Games and Entertainment2

Healthy Foods Word Search

Sudoku

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

Saturday 2 p.m.PG (2:10)

Saturday 4:30 p.m.PG-13 (1:27)

Saturday 7 p.m.R (1:50)

MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Sunday 2 p.m.PG (2:10)

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

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule

Word BankAlmondsApples

BananasBlueberriesBrown rice

CarrotsCashewsCheese

CranberriesEggs

LemonsOatmealOranges

SaladSpinach

TomatoesWater

WatermelonYogurt

Wholegrains

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

Beef short ribs and roasted zucchini

Dinner Bayou jerk pork loin

and riceSunday

LunchSalmon 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.R (2:00)

June 19th solution

June 19th solution

Command Information

A man has to get a fox, a chicken and a sack of corn across a river. He has a row boat and it can only carry him and one other thing. If the fox and the chicken are left together, the fox will eat the chicken. If the chicken and the corn are left together, the chick-en will eat the corn. How does he do it?

Brain Teaser

June 19th Brain Teaser solution: Peacocks do not lay eggs. It is the

peahen that lays the eggs.

Tri-Command Weather

Happenings

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 cur-

rently no threats. Due to El Nino conditions, it’s likely to be a below average tropical cyclone season for the Atlantic. NOAA is predicting

6-11 named storms, 3-6 hurricanes, and 0-2 major hurricanes. Monitor local weather sources to stay up to

date and be prepared.

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Did you know...June 26, 1918: Brig. Gen James G. Harbord, the commanding general of the 4th Marine Brigade, notified American Expeditionary Force Headquarters that Belleau Wood was “now the U.S. Marine Corps’ entirely.” After 20 days of combat, and at a cost of over 4,000 casualties, the 4th Marine Brigade had proven its fighting heart. The grateful Commander of the French Sixth Army would soon decree that in all official correspondence, Bel-leau Wood would henceforth bear the name, “Bois de la Brigade de Marine.”

Tips for enjoying area’s activities, natural beautyStory by Matt MartinMCAS Beaufort Game Warden

Summer is upon us. As we enjoy the warm weather and increased outdoor recreation activities, I would like to re-mind everyone on Marine Corps Air Sta-tion Beaufort and Laurel Bay that we are fortunate to live in a wonderfully diverse and abundant ecosystem. I encourage everyone to get outside and take advan-tage of this area’s natural beauty.

Now that the days are beginning to lengthen and temperatures are consis-tently warm, it is important to be aware of increased wildlife activity throughout the Lowcountry. We are fortunate to live in one of the country’s most unique ecosystems. We have the benefit of observing some of mother nature’s most interesting species. Among these is the American Alligator. Florida is not the only place in the US that one can see alligators. They range as far north as coastal North Carolina, and as far west as east Texas. This time of year, Alligators are emerging from their winter resting places looking for ways to absorb heat. Alligators do not generate their own body heat, they get it from their sur-rounding environment. That is why they spend most of their time in, or very close to, water during winter months. Once the air warms they begin to bask on the banks of ponds, creeks, and marshes; as well as paved parking lots and roads to absorb the sun’ s warmth. As with any wildlife species, it is important to main-tain one’s distance in an effort to main-tain the wildlife’s natural fear of humans. It sounds cliché, butit is true: they are more afraid of you, than you are of them. Wild animals only attack humans when they feel cornered, threatened, or are protecting their young. The following comes from the University of Georgia’s Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.

Being safe around alligators is straightforward. Concerns about having negative encounters with alligators can largely be dissolved with common sense and an understanding of alliga-tor behavior. To put the risk of alligator attack in context, you are more likely to get struck by lightning or win the lottery than you are to be seriously injured by an alligator. In South Carolina only 11 alligator bites have been recorded since 1948, none of which resulted in fatali-ties. Just think of all the people, pets, and children that coexist with alligators every day with no incident. Alligators are still large carnivorous predators that demand respect. You can stay safe by taking a few precautionary measures.

Not feeding alligators is the most im-portant rule. Feeding alligators threatens the safety of both people and animals. Providing food for these wild animals (that are naturally afraid of humans) not only makes them bolder and encourages them to seek out people, it also alters their natural diet in an unhealthy way. Do not feed ducks, turtles or any other animals inhabiting waters with alliga-tors. This food source attracts the alliga-tors as well and trains them to associate humans with food. Do not clean fish in the water or leave your scraps or bait on the ground as that is also a potential food source for alligators. Feeding alliga-tors is punishable by law with fines up to $150 and up to 30 days in jail.

Keep your distance. Although they may look slow and awkward, alliga-tors are extremely powerful and can move with a startling burst of speed on land over short distances. The myth of running in a zig-zag pattern to escape a chasing alligator is unnecessary as al-ligators tire quickly and run in a straight line themselves. It is highly unlikely to be chased by an alligator, but as a precaution, a safe distance from an adult alligator should be maintained at about

60 feet. If the alligator hisses or lunges at you, you are too close.

Do not attempt to move alligators out of the road. If you see an alligator walking, leave it alone and let it pass. Alligators move the most in spring and summer when they are breeding.

It is illegal to harass or throw things at alligators. They are living organisms that warrant respect and it is not productive to annoy them. Bothering, injuring or killing alligators is punishable by law with fines up to $2500 and 30 days in jail.

Never disturb nests or small alligators. Some female alligators protect their young and may become aggressive if provoked. Although baby alligators are docile, they should never be captured, even if the mother is not visible. She may be watching you and decide to take action to protect her baby. A mother alligator will sometimes react by hissing, lunging, or swimming toward you to tell you to go away.

Do not attempt to keep alligators as pets. Keeping a baby alligator as a pet is illegal without a permit. Although they start out cute and small, they grow into the large predator that you observe outdoors.

Keep your pets and children away from alligators. Large alligators do not recognize the difference between domestic pets and wild food sources. When they are hungry, alligators act on their hunting instinct and might attempt to feed on your house pet if given the opportunity.

It is best to avoid swimming in areas that are known habitats for large alliga-tors, but at the least, never swim alone and do not splash excessively in the water. Alligators will think that a prey animal is injured and might attack.

Avoid heavy vegetation in and near the water’s edge as alligators use these areas to bask or ambush prey.

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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

• 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.

• Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort every Thursday at 10 a.m. Meetings are open to all ser-vice members, veterans, and civilians within the Tri-Command.

• 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.

The Jet Stream Friday, June 26, 20154 In Other News

The Jet Stream Friday, June 26, 2015 5In Other News More of The Story

Photos by Cpl. Brendan Roethel

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort host-ed a reunion for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 at the Marine Fighter At-tack Training Squadron 501 hangar, June 19.

The event was held to honor and cel-ebrate the rich heritage of the Fighting Shamrocks. Veterans from throughout the squadron’s nearly 50 year legacy attend-ed the reunion. During their visit, Fight-ing Shamrocks saw a static display of an F-35B Lightning II, and learned about the equipment worn and utilized by F-35B pilots.

The AD-1 Skyraider, the SBD Dauntless, the F4U Corsair, the F6F Hellcat, the FJ Fury, the F-8 Crusader, the F-4 Phantom II, and the F/A-18 Hornet were used by the Fighting Shamrocks throughout the squadron’s service.

Marines demonstrate the different equipment utilized by F-35B Lightning II pilots to Marine veterans, retirees and their families at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beau-fort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. The Marines are with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

VMFA-333 unites 23 years after being deactivated

Maj. Ross Fearon explains to Marine veterans, retirees and their families, the many technological advances of the F-35B Lightning II at the Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beau-fort, June 19. Former members of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 333 visited VMFAT-501 during their squadron’s reunion. During their visit, they saw a static display of an F-35B, and learned about the equipment worn and utilized by F-35B pilots. Fearon is an F-35B instructor pilot with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

The Jet Stream Friday, June 26, 20156 Around The Corps

Story by Cpl. Joshua Brown 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit

USS KEARSARGE, at sea – Force Reconnaissance Marines and spe-cial amphibious reconnaissance corpsmen provide the 26th Ma-rine Expeditionary Unit with ca-pabilities that extend beyond the barriers of every day operations. The MEU becomes more than just combat ready with recon as-sets; they gain surveillance, ship-born raid, airborne raid and visit, board, search and seizure capabil-ities. The Recon Marines comprise more than the standard unit. They are the Maritime Raid Force.

The range of capabilities the Maritime Raid Force brings to the table open up the field of crises the 26th MEU can respond to.

“We provide reconnaissance and surveillance, direct action raids, and visit, board, search and seizure,” said Staff Sgt. Daniel B. Burnap, a reconnaissance Marine with Force Reconnaissance Pla-toon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU.

Versatility is important to the 26th MEU. In order to meet the demands required of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force, it must have the assets in place to re-spond to every kind of mission within the military spectrum of operations.

“There’s no mission we can’t respond to,” said Sgt. David M. Soliani, a reconnaissance Marine with the platoon. “With our capa-bilities we can respond to a full spectrum of missions utilizing a variety of methods of insertion and execution.”

The Raid Force bridges gaps in planning with reports, imagery and intelligence gathered from reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The commander of the MEU uses this data to shape the objectives of different units in-volved in a mission.

“Before a commander puts troops on the battlefield he wants knowledge of what’s there in advance,” said Burnap. “[Recon-naissance and surveillance] gives the commander a better picture before he gives orders his troops.”

In addition to this, the Raid Force also conducts VBSS. This amphibious based mission type involves the raid of a ship in order to claim or reclaim control from, to prevent the transportation of weapons by, or the collection of intelligence from enemy forces.

“As a raid force, we’re trained to conduct an opposed nighttime boarding, where the opposing

force is armed and has deadly intent,” said Burnap. “We’re able to intercept and intervene en-emy forces on vessels smuggling

weapons, drugs or any number of things that are dangerous to our national interests.”

This type of operation is just

one mission set the Maritime Raid Force offers the combatant com-mander responsible for the areas the MEU is operating in at that

time.“We are a tool that the MEU can

utilize to complete this kind of mission,” said Burnap. “Having this potential makes us a greater asset for the Department of Defense.”

This places a significant amount of responsibility on the shoulders of the Marines corpsmen with the raid force.

“We’ve facilitated a wide range of training that started with standard operating procedures and reconnaissance patrols,” said Soliani. “We’re now working on integration with the Amphibi-ous Ready Group and MEU doing advanced training like VBSS exer-cises.”

Other training they completed in preparation for deployment included airborne school, dive school and free fall jump school, according to Soliani.

“The training is difficult,” said Soliani. “You have to be a certain kind of individual to want to do what we do.”

The Maritime Raid Force is pre-paring to deploy with the 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 to the 5th and 6th Fleet Areas of responsibility later this year.

“Each platoon has mastered their specialized set of skills,” said Burnap. “We’re finishing up our certification now so we’ll be ready to deploy.”

Maritime Raid Force, 26th MEU, executes VBSS training

Story and photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron FialaII Marine Expeditionary Force

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Marines with Company B, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, trained in a simulated village where they entered and held a defensive position at the Infantry Immersion Trainer on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17.

The IIT is a training system that pre-pares Marines and sailors for deploy-ment, using simulations to recreate a realistic urban setting that prepares them for real combat scenarios. The simulation for the event involved mock enemies operating nearby and at-tempting to disrupt operations in the village. The civilians living there wanted the Marines to take charge but several factors induced stress on the situation.

Rumors began to circulate in the vil-lage of drugs, weapon caches and a high valued target nearby. Then, sev-eral role players acting as enemies opened fire, sending panic throughout the village.

“When something like this happens, we need to be ready on the spot,” said Lance Cpl. Steven Olivas. “Readiness is very important to accomplishing the mission at hand.”

In the initial firefight, a civilian was in-jured outside of a security barrier.

After the gunshots stopped, the vil-

lage elder contacted the Marines so they could provide medical treatment to him.

It took several minutes for the Ma-rines to give approval to remove the barrier and rescue the injured villager. Marines later discovered that the vil-lager had not survived.

Complications like this in training are what help Marines learn to overcome obstacles and prevent casualties in real life.

“Before the barrier could be put back,

in place we started to take enemy fire,” said Olivas. “Not getting that barrier back in position hurt us because it al-lowed enemy forces to move back in the village and opened one of our choke points.”

The villagers were angry that the en-emy had come back in the village. They contacted the Marines occupying their village about where they had seen the enemy forces. With this information, a fire team of Marines moved in to locate, close with, and destroy the enemy.

Marines simulate returning fire during the Infantry Immersion Trainer at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 17. Marines were able to rehearse tactics, communication within the unit, and combat readiness in a realistic training sce-nario, to better prepare them for a deployed environment. The Marines are with Bravo Company, 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion, MCB Camp Lejeune.

U.S. Marines clear a passageway while conducting visit, board, search and seizure training during an Amphibi-ous Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise (ARG/MEU-Ex) aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary June 19. Marines and sailors with the 26th MEU and Amphibious Squadron 4 are conducting an ARG/MEU-Ex in prepara-tion for their deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. The Marines are with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Marines fast rope from a SH-60 Seahawk while executing visit, board, search and seizure training aboard the USNS Robert E. Peary, June 19. Marines and sailors are preparing for a deployment to the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility later this year. The Marines are with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, Maritime Raid Force, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

2nd CEB participates in Infantry Immersion Trainer

1/11 brings in steel rain via helicoptersStory byCpl. William Perkins 1st Marine Division

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – A pair of CH-53E Super Stallions emerged from the horizon carrying M777 howitzers, ammunition, and the Marines needed to quickly use the hulking weapons to provide supporting fire during an exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, June 17.

The Super Stallions and their crewmembers worked with the Marines of 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regi-ment, during the artillery unit’s quarterly exercise to test their proficiency and readiness.

We do a lot of simulations without the helicopters, said Sgt. Maj. Cortez Brown. Being able to do an airlift hands-on is a rarity, so they capitalized upon the op-portunity to train with the Super Stallions, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466.

The exercise trained the Marines for anything they may encounter when entering a landing zone.

“There are situations where we may not be able to drive in,” said Brown. “That’s why we use these heli-copters to help us get in fast and send rounds down range.”

Having the ability to reach any area to support adja-cent units is vital for the artillery batteries.

The Marines completed the training without any mishaps.

“All the Marines across the regiment always perform well, they’re very intelligent, eager and have lots of initiative. They love to come out to the field and get their hands dirty,” said Lt. Col. William H. Chronister.

The Marines don’t jump straight into the airlift op-erations; they begin with visiting the aircraft at the airfield and then progress to lifting the howitzer in the maintenance bay with a cargo crane. Once they are confident in their abilities, the Marines then receive the chance to conduct the raid simulation in real-time.

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.

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Story by Cpl. Shaltiel DominguezMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLE-TON, Calif. – Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton conducted Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale Force Protection exer-cise, June 15 – 19.

Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise comprised of a series of field training scenarios. The exercise is designed to improve regional command and control, enhance interagency coor-dination, and improve installation capa-bilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event and validate the installation mission assurance all-hazard plan.

“Marine Corps Installations – West has a mission to protect and support our opera-tional forces and families,” said Col. Greg-ory Martin, the assistant chief of staff for operations, exercises and plans, MCI West. “There are numerous threats that we train for so that when the time comes, we are ready, willing and able to execute that mis-sion.”

Leadership established an Emergency Operations Center on base which respond-ed to numerous simulated threats through-out the exercise; such as a hazardous mate-rials contamination, an active shooter and various command and control challenges.

“The training is vital to maintain con-stant readiness for any crisis,” said Cpl. Riley Millar, the corporal of the guard for the 21 Area during an active shooter exer-cise. “This exercise brings together all our training and enables us to prepare for the worst-case scenarios. This is crucial to sav-ing as many lives as possible when these situations come up.”

In addition to base units such as the 21 Area Guard, the Provost Marshal’s Office and the Naval Criminal Investigative Ser-

vice, other military and civilian organiza-tions came together to provide support.

The Camp Pendleton Fire Department, the San Diego County Environmental Health Department, and the U.S. Army’s 9th Civil Support Team also contributed to the exercise. This helps increase in-teroperability between the groups.

“The exercise provided individual skills training and increased the coordination of the groups involved,” said Tom Kircher, the regional Chemical Biological Radio-logical Nuclear and Explosive protection officer for MCB Camp Pendleton. “In-creased interoperability and proficiency means we’re able to respond more effec-tively to real-world threats.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Asia J. SorensonMarine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Public Affairs

The Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Fire Department, the San Diego County Environmental Health Department and the U.S. Army’s 9th Civil Support Team conduct a hazardous materials exercise at the Paige Fieldhouse on MCB Camp Pendleton, June 15. The exercise was conducted in conjunction with Semper Durus, a full-scale base Force Protection exercise from June 15 – 19.

MCI-West, Camp Pendleton conducts Exercise Semper Durus 2015

Story byLance Cpl. Cedric R. Haller IIIII Marine Expeditionary Force

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia – U.S. service members and Mongolian Armed Forces, along with more than 20 other nations, held an opening ceremony to mark the beginning of Exercise Khaan Quest 2015 at the Five Hills Training Area, June 20.

Khaan Quest is a multinational exercise hosted annually by MAF and co-sponsored by U.S. Army, Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

“This exercise is an event which truly contributes to the enhancement of peace keeping and peace support capacities of armed forces of different nations,” said Tser-endash Tsolmon, the minister of defense of Mongolia. “Furthermore, the Mongolian Armed Forces appreciates the accumu-lated experience gained by organizing this event. I am content that the range, impor-tance and reputation of Khaan Quest has raised year by year, and has now become one of the major events in the region.”

By working side-by-side with other na-tions and combining their skills, KQ15 pro-motes and strengthens regional security, according to U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Christo-pher J. Mahoney, the deputy commander for U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific.

Khaan Quest enhances the relationship between the MAF and U.S. service mem-bers and strengthens multinational rela-tionships around the world.

More than 1,200 military personnel from over 20 nations around the world are participating in KQ15. Over the next two weeks, the service members will partici-pate in a field training exercise focused on peacekeeping operations, survival training,

and competitive events. At the same time, the command post exercise will simulate realistic scenario-based missions to hone peacekeeping operations’ command and control capabilities.

“The common thread between these ele-ments, and in my opinion, the most impor-tant aspect of this exercise, is the forging of personal relationships,” said Mahoney. “Not only will we create professional military-to-military relationships, we will build person-al and lasting connections.”

Mongolia has extensive experience in peacekeeping operations, having de-ployed its forces in peace support opera-tions in South Sudan, Sierra Leone and the

Balkans. Exercises such as Khaan Quest set the stage for all countries to learn from one another’s experiences.

“There’s something to be said about the troops in the FTX, buddy-rushing side-by-side in the dirt; becoming friends and brothers in arms; seeing leaders around the terrain model; practicing tactical decision-making together and forming bonds and trust through these learning experiences,” said Mahoney. “What we ac-complish here may answer the call of a na-tion in need and rest assured Khaan Quest will prepare us to answer that call. Khaan Quest 2015 is sure to live up to the high standard set in years previous.”

Drill comprised of field training sce-narios to improve base command and control

Khaan Quest 2015 commences

MALS-31 Stingersa detachment is currently

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

VMFA(AW)-224.

Base personnel manage the Emergency Operations Center as part of Exercise Semper Durus, a full-scale Force Protection exercise, June 18. Semper Durus is a regional command post exercise comprised of a series of field training sce-narios designed to improve regional command and con-trol, enhance interagency coordination, and improve installation capabilities to respond to, and recover from, a crisis event.Photo by Cpl. Ismael Ortega

Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Giannetti

A Mongolian soldier parachutes into the opening ceremony of Exercise Khaan Quest 2015 at Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 15. Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise hosted annually by Mongolian Armed Forces and co-sponsored by U.S. Army, Pacific, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. KQ15 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises designed to promote regional peace and security. The Mongolian soldier is with the Mongolian Armed Forces, Special Task Battalion 84.

Marine given second chance completes his last Warrior GamesStory by Cpl. Cuong LeDefense Media Activity

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. – The 2015 Department of Defense Warrior Games is a place where wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command and British Armed Forces can come together and have a spirited and fun competition.

For some, this competition will be their first, others it will be a return trip, but for Kyle Reid this will be his last visit.

This will be his third year competing in the games, and each time he has returned with several gold medals in the track and swim-ming event.

However, Reid was not always as motivat-ed and happy as he is today. After returning from a tour to Afghanistan, he developed a drinking habit and contemplated suicide many times. Reid struggled with his prob-lems for one year before he realized that it was affecting his marriage. This moment pushed him to seek help. After being diag-nosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, was assigned to the Wounded Warrior Regi-ment.

The Wounded Warrior Regiment was where he found out about the Warrior Games.

Reid’s own hard work and dedication lead him to push his team to try even harder.

Reid intends to make there games his last. He was recently accepted to St. Thomas Uni-versity in St. Paul, Minn., where he plans to join the swim team to become a collegiate athlete.

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Press Chief

The summer months in the Lowcountry mean high heat and humidity during long daylight hours. Physical activities become more strenuous and exhausting with every degree, and can result in injury when people are negligent.

Without sufficient water intake, many heat injuries can occur. People can become light headed, dizzy, feint, and in a worst case scenario, death can occur.

“Staying hydrated, especially as the climate begins to increase and during physical activity, is crucial,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Premel Price, a corpsman with Station Medical aboard MCAS Beaufort. “Service members should drink at least six to eight glasses of water per day, and more with increased heat and physical activity.”

If people do not remain hydrated, they are more susceptible to heat related injures such as heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heat stroke, said Price.

Heat cramps are the mildest form of heat injury and consist of painful muscle cramps, and spasms that occur during or after intense exercise and sweating in high heat.

Heat exhaustion is more severe than heat cramps and results from a loss of water and salt in the body. It occurs in conditions of extreme heat and excessive sweating, without adequate fluid and salt replacement. Heat exhaustion occurs when the body is unable to cool itself properly and can progress to heat stroke.

Heat stroke, the most severe form of heat illness, occurs when the body is overwhelmed by excessive heat. It is a life-threatening emergency and requires immediate medical attention.

“Medical personnel have seen an increase in the number of heat exhaustion cases because service members are not hydrating properly,” said Price. “It is easily avoidable, and if not taken seriously, it can lead to greater health and safety concerns.”

Remain safe this summer and hydrate regularly.

Stay safe, stay hydrated

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