The Delta & Oscar Friday, Jet Company March 11, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 10 Marine Corps Air Station Graduates Beaufort, S.C. “TheStream noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” See Page 09 Easter, Fighting Death and Bengals Resurrection depart 3 Iwakuni 98 beaufort.marines.mil | facebook.com/MCASBeaufort | youtube.com/MCASBeaufort | mcasbetwitter.com/MCASBeaufortSC Striving for excellence: Unit Deployment Program Marine takes VMFA-122 awarded for leadership to Western Pacific

Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilar stands in front of formation after receiving an award in recog- nition of his leadership during a ceremony at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 2. During the ceremony, Aguilar was pre- sented with the Navy & Marine Association Leadership Award, a peer-selected recogni- tion. The association sponsors more than 400 awards annually for commanders to recognize officers and enlisted personnel who have been selected by their peers as F/A-18C Hornets prepare for take-off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 7. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 outstanding leaders in their respective com- departed for the Western Pacific March 7 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Approximately 200 Marines and Sailors are munities. Aguilar is a maintenance controller participating in the deployment. The Hornets are with VMFA-122. with VMFA-312.

Story and photos by: Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Public Affairs Chief Story and photos by: ing and experience for all Marines throughout the Cpl. Jonah Lovy The Marine Corps teaches the funda- squadron,” said Capt. Christopher Collins, the officer in mentals of leadership with the end re- Staff Writer charge of the airframes division for VMFA-122. “We get sult of every Marine becoming a leader. arine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 de- to work alongside many of our allies in a short time pe- Amongst the many leaders there are parted from Marine Corps Air Station riod, which allows everyone to become more familiar those who standout and rise above the Beaufort to the Western Pacific as part with how everyone conducts operations.” standards. of the Unit Deployment Program March The Unit Deployment Program allows Marines to for- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 7.M The squadron will support multinational exercises, ward deploy from their base of origin to support com- recognized Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilar which will increase the readiness of the Marines and batant commanders around the globe. VMFA-122 will for his leadership during a ceremony at enhance interoperability to ensure we can work with be temporarily stationed aboard MCAS Iwakuni with their facility aboard Marine Corps Air Sta- our allies effectively. Marine Aircraft Group 12. tion Beaufort March 2. During the cer- Approximately 200 Marines and sailors from VMFA- “We do the whole spectrum of the training we are emony, Aguilar was presented with the 122 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard given from the training readiness guidance,” said Col- Navy & Marine Association Leadership MCAS Beaufort will participate in the deployment. lins. “That includes air-to-ground and air-to-air. We fo- Award, a peer-selected recognition. “These types of deployments offer a variety of train- cus on close air support because that is mainly what “I am very humbled for receiving this award,” said Aguilar. “I knew about the nomination but was not too optimistic see UDP, page 6

see AWARD, page 4

SECNAV visits Fightertown, speaks to Marines

Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus poses for a photo with a group of Marines at the Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 3. Mabus vis- ited MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to discuss the current and future state of the Navy and Marine Corps and answer questions in a town hall setting.

see SECNAV, page 4

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy J. Vertus 2 The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 Games and Entertainment MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

Saturday 2 p.m. Saturday 4:30 p.m. Saturday 7:00 p.m. PG (1:35) PG-13 (1:51) R (1:42)

MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout window hours Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 2 p.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Saturday PG (1:35) PG-13 (1:40) PG-13 (2:14) Lunch Dinner Bayou jerk pork loin Shrimp cocktail, fried and rice chicken, steak Sunday Lunch Dinner Salmon with Baked ziti with cucumber relish italian sausage Vehicle Word Search Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Lunch Dinner Baked smoked ham Spicy shrimp with and sweet potatoes cheesy grits Tuesday Lunch Dinner Chicken and dump- Herbed roast pork lings and rice loin with pan gravy Wednesday Lunch Dinner Roast turkey and Manhattan clam green beans chowder Thursday Lunch Dinner Arroz con pollo and Apple glazed corn garlic bread beef and squash Friday Lunch Dinner Herbed baked Chili macaroni and chicken and carrots green beans Chapel Services 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 ACCELERATE DISTRACTED HYBRID SCENERY Buddhist ACCIDENT DRIVER INTERSECTION SEAT • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the AIRBAG EMERGENCY LIGHT SIGNS Chapel Fellowship Hall ASPHALT EXHAUST MILES SPEEDING Word AUTOMOBILE EXPRESSWAY MOTORCYCLE SPEEDOMETER Labyrinth Walk CAR FENDER PARKING STOP • 8 a.m - 4 p.m. - Monday in the Chapel Fel- CONSTRUCTION FREEWAY PASSING TICKET lowship Hall Bank DEFENSIVE FUEL PATROL TOLL DETOUR GARAGE ROLLOVER TRAFFIC Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775 March 4th solution See something suspicious Sudoku Say something.

Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY Hotlines MCAS Beaufort Station 228-7789 Inspector Sexual Assault Response 228-6904 Coordinator Force Protection infor- 228-6924 March 4th solution mation and concerns PMO Dispatch 228-6710 Severe Weather and Force Protection 1-800-343-0639 Sexual Assault 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. Fraud, Waste and Abuse If 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 Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream. available 24 hours a day. Command Information The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 3 Did you know... March 11, 1778: Marines HAPPENINGS participated the action when the Continental Navy frigate BOSTON, enroute to France, sighted, n Starting March 1, 172 Santo Domingo St. For any questions prior If anyone would like to 2016, prices of haircuts Parris Island, SC 29905 to Jan. 19th call between claim an item please con- engaged, and captured the British will increase by $1.00 at 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m tact James Caswell from the Marine Corps Ex- The Tax Center will be Thursdays and Fridays. the Provost Marshal’s Of- merchant ship MARTHA. As the change Barber Shop. For setting up appointments The Marines listed above fice at (843) 228-6335. drum of the BOSTON beat to arms, more information call via phone and will accept can be contacted via email (843) 228-6130 walk-ins schedule permit- for questions as well. Tax n Alcoholics Anony- John Adams seized a musket ting. For any questions as Center Fax Machine (843) mous meetings are held n The Laurel Bay Ma- to the services the center 228-1114. at the Station Chapel and joined the Marines on deck rine Mart (7-Day Store) will be aboard MCAS Beaufort until the frigate’s captain, Samuel will be closed from Jan. 21 providing, and to schedule n The following items every Monday at 6 p.m. until the fall of this year an appointment, please were found aboard Marine and Thursday at 10 a.m. Tucker, sent him below for safety. for a renovation. Improve- contact any of the follow- Corps Air station Beaufort. Meetings are open to all ments will include a new ing numbers. • Black Husky Tool Kit service members, veterans, floor layout and new • IPAD and civilians within the interior. (843)228-1121 Sgt Alex- • Motorola Phone Tri-Command. ander • Huffy Bike (843)228-1125 Sgt Cieply • Travel Cooler n The Tax Center is (843)228-1113 Sgt Mattear • Fishing pole and reel n The photocopying of scheduled to open Jan. 19, (843)228-1119 Cpl Dalton • Gold wedding ring U.S. Government identifi- 2016 and close on April (843)228-1126 Cpl Dona- • Silver wedding ring cation cards is a violation 18, 2016. hee • key ring with assorted of Title 18, U.S. Code Part Hours of operation (843)228-1118 Cpl Owen keys 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 Persistent El Nino conditions Monday-Friday (843)228-1112 LCpl • Camo wallet partially and punishable by fine and will provide a winter similar to 09:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Austin wrapped in duct tape imprisonment. Location last year for the United States. Beaufort County will be wet- Chaplain’s Corner ter and cooler than normal. Additionally, there will be a higher risk for severe weather, Easter, Death and Resurrection including tornadoes and possible By Chaplain Bill Holiman cast out the hated Romans and restore the king- What happens next is the key to the whole floods. Be prepared for drastic CDR, CHC, USN dom to Israel. The NT tells us that Jesus’ disciples story. On Saturday, the Jewish Sabbath, everyone changes in temperatures and Command Chaplain, MCAS Beaufort had something like this in mind. Some thought rested. But remember that the Sabbath ends at precipitation. Monitor the lat- he would cause the destruction of the city and the sundown and a new day begins. To this day Ro- We have gone to the summer uniform, we have temple because he would start a rebellion that man Catholics and Greek Orthodox, plus some est forecasts and briefings from gotten through what passes for winter here in the the Romans would put down with their custom- others, have services that night. Then on Sunday the National Weather Service in Low Country and that brings us the time of year ary savagery. This was what the temple authori- morning, very early, a group of women disciples order to prepare your home and that Christians all over the world observe as the ties believed. Some, very few, thought that both of Jesus went to the tomb and found it empty. Death and Burial of Jesus, and then his Resurrec- of these groups were wrong and that Jesus would That is why many Protestants have an early Sun- family for any extreme weather. tion. do something different. day morning service on Easter. Ensure you take extra precau- Nearly 2,000 years ago in the spring of the year Over the course of the week after Palm Sunday By the way that Jewish people counted Sunday tions when travelling. Jesus entered Jerusalem on what we know as Jesus preached daily in the temple to the crowds was day three. Friday, Saturday and Sunday make Palm Sunday. In those days Sunday was not a re- of people who came to worship there. Judas, one three days. Americans might not count it that ligious holiday. Jesus and all of his disciples were of Jesus disciples, agreed to betray him to the Jew- way, but they did. The Jewish and they would have observed the Jewish ish officials, and the tension in the air was huge. Everyone has an opinion on what happened. Sabbath which was sundown on Friday night to This was nothing unusual. All sources make Christians believe that Jesus was raised from the Jet sundown on Saturday night. In the spring each clear that there were many people who were dead, that he revealed himself to his disciples and year observant Jews celebrate the Passover, cel- involved in anti-Roman plots and there was a that after 40 days he ascended back to heaven. Stream ebrating God’s deliverance of the people from general sense of expectation that something had Muslims generally argue that Jesus did ascend Contact us: slavery in Egypt. to change. Most of these plots came to nothing into heaven and will come back someday, but 228-7225 Jesus and his disciples came to Jerusalem to cel- except to get a lot of people killed. But the Jesus they generally argue that he did not die on the [email protected] ebrate that holiday. The Jewish calendar is differ- moment was different. cross. There is some disagreement in Islam as to [email protected] ent from the calendar that we use today so Pass- On Thursday, what we often call Maundy Thurs- who did die on the cross, or whether anyone actu- over moves on our calendar. Spoiler alert, that is day from the Latin for Mandate, or Command- ally died. Jews generally think that Jesus did die Commanding Officer MCAS also why Easter Sunday moves around as well. It ment, Jesus gave what we call the New Com- but that he was not raised from the dead. Beaufort can be from late-March to mid-April. mandment, that we should love one another. He As you can imagine if people cannot agree on Col. Peter D. Buck The New Testament gospels, Matthew, Mark, also took the elements of the Passover meal and what the facts are, then they cannot agree on Luke and John, spend a very large proportion changed them into what we know today as Com- what they mean. Christians generally believe that Public Affairs Officer of their entire contents on what happened over munion, or the Last Supper, or the Lord’s Supper, the Resurrection proves Jesus is the Son of God, Capt. Clayton Groover the next few days. As much fun as Christmas is, or Eucharist. All of those names talk about the that he paid the penalty for our sins by dying on it would not be a day we celebrate without all the same thing. the cross and that his self-sacrifice was acceptable Public Affairs Chief events of the week after Palm Sunday. Then he went out to the Garden of Geth- to God. Furthermore, the Resurrection means Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez On Palm Sunday the crowd of Jews cut down semane. The Latter Day Saints make much of the that someday all of us will be raised from the dead branches and put them in the road, they waved events in the Garden. There he was arrested, and as well. The NT expounds these ideas at length. Press Chief palm branches, sang Psalms and Jesus rode into after a series of quick trials he was crucified on No matter what anyone believes happened, Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez town on a donkey. From the gospels it is clear that Good Friday. We often have services on Good Fri- these events are something so pivotal that every- there was a division of the people. Some thought day at the hour when various events occurred. By one must wrestle with them and come to a con- Community Relations/Staff Jesus was the long awaited Messiah who would sundown on Friday he was in the tomb. clusion. They cannot be ignored. Writers Cpl. Samantha K. Foster Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Fightertown deployed: Beaufort.Marines.mil

MALS-31 VMFA(AW)-224 Stingers have Bengals are cur- facebook.com/MCASBeaufort detachments cur- rently deployed to rently deployed the Western Pacific to the Western as part of the Unit twitter.com/MCASBeaufortSC Pacific supporting Deployment Pro- VMFA(AW)-224. gram.

youtube.com/MCASBeaufortsc1

Editor’s note: We at The Jet Stream care about our Tri-Command Weather 7 Day Forecast 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.

Published by the Savannah Morning News, a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Defense, the United States Marine Corps, the United States Navy, or Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., under exclusive written contract with the United States Marine Corps. This commercial-enterprise newspaper is an authorized publication for members of the military services. Its con- tents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. government, the Department of Defense, the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Navy and do not imply endorsement thereof. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts and supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the DoD, the Marine Corps, the Navy, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., or the Savannah Morning News of the products or services advertised. Everything in this newspaper shall be made available for purchase, use, or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, physi- cal handicap, political affiliation or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or patron. If a violation of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confirmed, the contractor shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. Editorial content (i.e., all content other than paid advertisements) is edited, prepared and provided by the public affairs office of the installation. All queries concerning news and editorial content should be directed to: Jet Stream, Marine Corps Public Affairs Office, P.O. Box 55001, MCAS Beaufort, S.C., 29904 or (843) 228-7225. All queries concerning business matters or display ads should be directed to the Savannah Morning News at (843) 815-0800. 4 The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 More of the Story Striving for excellence: Marine awarded for leadership

Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, left, is presented an award by Lt. Gunnery Sgt. Carlos Aguilar, left, stands in front of formation after receiving an award in recognition of his leadership Col. Harry F. Thomas, in recognition of his leadership during during a ceremony at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 2. During the a ceremony at Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 aboard ceremony, Aguilar was presented with the Navy & Marine Association Leadership Award, a peer-selected recognition. The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 2. During the association sponsors more than 400 awards annually for commanders to recognize officers and enlisted personnel who ceremony, Aguilar was presented with the Navy & Marine have been selected by their peers as outstanding leaders in their respective communities. Aguilar is a maintenance control- Association Leadership Award, a peer-selected recognition. ler with VMFA-312. Aguilar is a maintenance controller with VMFA-312. Thomas is the commanding officer of VMFA-312.

earned two meritorious promotions - lance corporal and “As a former drill instructor his expert opinion is regularly AWARD corporal - while assigned to VMFA-112 in the early 2000s. sought out for all matters pertaining to ceremonies and continued from page 1 From 2002 to 2007, Aguilar served with VMFA-212 deploy- drill,” said Keeling. “His dedication to the Marines is evident ing to various exercises in the Asian Pacific Region, and by the long hours spent at the squadron ensuring the Ma- Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 where he rines understand correct maintenance procedures and that because I don’t do anything special. I just take care of these deployed under the Unit Deployment Program to MCAS there are quality air-worth aircraft that will keep our pilots Marines and this award is on their shoulders.” Iwakuni, Japan. safe.” Aguilar, a maintenance controller with VMFA-312, was “Gunnery Sgt. Aguilar is looked up to as a father, husband, The Chicago native credits his leadership style to those nominated for the award in 2014 and was selected by The and Marine,” said Staff Sgt. Justin S. Keeling, the intelligence noncommissioned officers and staff noncommissioned of- Navy & Marine Association in 2015. The association sponsors chief with VMFA-312. “Whether it’s taking a Marine out on ficers who he came up under, saying he is doing what others more than 400 awards annually for commanders to recog- a run, putting on his cranial to give a hip-pocket session to did for him in the past. For Aguilar the phrase “imitation is nize officers and enlisted personnel who have been select- a Marine on a procedure or providing a mentoring session, the best form of flattery” is what drives him to be the best ed by their peers as outstanding leaders in their respective he is always available to every Marine, anytime, anywhere.” example for all, in particular the junior Marines. communities. The successes in his career brought Aguilar to Marine “NCOs look up to him and consistently seek him out for “Gunnery Sgt. Aguilar sets the mark for others to emulate,” Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to serve as a drill instruc- advice, guidance and wisdom regarding his technical prow- said Lt. Col. Harry F. Thomas, the commanding officer of tor in 2008. There he made, lead and mentor new Marines ess,” said Sgt. Maj. Adrian L. Tagliere, the sergeant major for VMFA-312. “He is the consummate professional that is eager at Company G, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion as a drill in- VMFA-312. “The leadership he offers is precious and rare. He to coach, mentor, teach and train all Marines of the squad- structor and as a senior drill instructor. In 2013 and now with provides positive examples to the Marines within VMFA-312 ron whenever the situation arise to do so.” VMFA-312, he deployed in support of Operation Enduring and really represents our Checkerboard motto “Fight’s On” Early in Aguilar’s career he strived for excellence when he Freedom while on-board USS Harry S. Truman. to the highest degree.” SECNAV visits Fightertown, speaks to Marines

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy J. Vertus Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy J. Vertus Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines inside the Lasseter Theatre aboard Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus answers a Marine’s question at the Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 03. Mabus visited Fightertown and Marine Corps Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 3. Mabus visited MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to discuss the current and future state of the Navy and Marine Recruit Depot Parris Island to meet with Marines about the current and future state of the Corps. Navy and Marine Corps and answer questions in a town hall setting.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla L. Douglass Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Marines inside the Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 03. Mabus visited Fightertown and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to discuss the current and future state of the Navy and Marine Corps. More of the Story Classifieds The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 5 6 The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 More of the Story

Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy A Marine guides an F/A-18C Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort March 7. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 A pilot adjusts his flight gear on the flightline aboard Marine departed for the Western Pacific March 7 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. Approximately 200 Marines and sailors Corps Air Station Beaufort March 7. Marine Fighter Attack are participating in the deployment. The Marine is with VMFA-122. Squadron 122 departed for the Western Pacific March 7 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The squadron will support six multinational exercises, which will not only increase the readiness of the Marines, but safeguard international goodwill UDP and ensure we can work with our allies effectively. The pilot is continued from page 1 with VMFA-122.

we do as Marines.” is helpful for the Marines to experience The squadron’s maintainers enable different people, cultures and work with the F/A-18 Hornets to provide close air other aircraft and crews, enhancing the support and provide intelligence, re- capability to learn and work together connaissance and surveillance to friend- toward a common goal or to beat a ly ground units. common enemy. “I am really interested to see how “The biggest thing we will be doing other services and countries perform,” out there is participating in exercises said Lance Cpl. John Sloan, an aviation with allied foreign countries,” said Col- ordnance technician with VMFA-122. “I lins. “We are also working with other know that things are going to be differ- services like the U.S. Air Force.” ent but I look forward to learning some- The standard deployment length for thing new.” UDP is six months but VMFA-122 may be The Marines will also get the oppor- gone longer depending on the exercise tunity to visit several different coun- schedule. tries during the deployment. This is an “In the Marine Corps, we need to be opportunity for Marines to experience prepared to operate anywhere, so by other cultures and see sights other training in new environments with Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy Americans may never get to see. other services we can execute realistic A pilot sits in an F/A-18C Hornet in preparation for his flight on the flightline aboard Marine “I am really excited to see new places scenarios,” said Collins. “It is going to be Corps Air Station Beaufort March 7. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 departed for the and have new experiences to share helpful to train in the Western Pacific so Western Pacific March 7 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The squadron will sup- when I come home,” said Sloan. we can get out of our comfort zone.” port 6 multinational exercises, which will not only increase the readiness of the Marines but The interaction with foreign countries safeguard international goodwill and ensure we can work with our allies effectively. The pilot is with VMFA-122. More of the Story Classifieds The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 7 8 The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 Around the Corps Fighting Bengals depart Iwakuni

Two F/A-18D Hornets taxi down the Chitose Air Base apron after traveling from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Jan. 12. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, homebased at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., is temporarily based in Iwakuni on a unit deployment program and deployed to Northern Japan to participate in the Chitose Aviation Training Relocation Exercise, Jan. 12-22. During the exercise, the squadron conducted dissimilar air combat training with and against the Japan Air Self-Defense Force to further support combined interoperability and Pacific theater security cooperation. The Hornets are with VMFA(AW)-224.

Story and photos by: Cook said each exercise al- Lance Cpl. Aaron Henson MCAS Iwakuni lows the squadron to focus on different skillsets. For example, Marine All-Weather Fighter the Chitose Aviation Training Attack Squadron 224, also Relocation exercise allowed known as the Fighting Bengals, them to work on air-to-air abili- departed Marine Corps Air Sta- ties as well as one versus one, tion Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 15. two versus two and beyond The squadron’s home sta- visual range training. tion is MCAS Beaufort, S.C. “We went to Guam and com- VMFA(AW)-224 arrived in pleted a lot of qualifications for Iwakuni Oct. 7 as part of the our pilots,” said Lance Cpl. Gar- Unit Deployment Program and rett Tallent, aviation ordnance consists of approximately 180 technician with VMFA(AW)-224. Marines and 10 F/A-18D Hor- “We also went to Chitose and net aircraft. Korea. The exercises provide The UDP allows units to con- good on the job experience duct training that would not be by allowing us to load different possible at their home bases. types of ordnance.” VMFA(AW)-224 is participat- Tallent said the main goal ing in Exercise Island Warrior at of these exercise is to raise the Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before overall readiness level of the returning home. squadron, produce and sus- “Island Warrior focuses on tain qualifications for the pilots close air support and forward and to get the pilots what they air control,” said Maj. Dustin need to properly operate the Cook, pilot and director of aircraft. He also enjoyed adapt- Lance Cpl. Garrett Tallent installs chaff and flare buckets safety and standardization with ing to a new environment and on an F/A-18D Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, VMFA(AW)-224. had great experiences on and Japan, March 3, 2016. Consisting of approximately 180 The Fighting Bengals par- off base. Marines and 10 F/A-18D Hornet aircraft, Marine All-Weather ticipated in a series of exercises “I enjoyed my time in Iwaku- Attack Squadron 224 arrived in Iwakuni, Oct. 7, as part of the Unit Deployment Program. VMFA(AW)-224, also known like Island Warrior to develop ni, it was awesome being able as the Fighting Bengals, will participate in exercise Island greater operational readiness to go out in town and experi- Warrior at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, before heading home to by honing their tactics, tech- ence the new culture,” said Tal- MCAS Beaufort. Tallent is an aviation ordnance technician niques and procedures. lent. with VMFA(AW)-224. Graduates The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 9 Delta and Oscar Company Graduates Honor Graduates

Platoon 1016 Platoon 1021 Pfc. D. K. Moore Jr., Cordele, GA Pfc. M. C. Loury, Wharton, NJ Senior Drill Instructor: Gunnery Sgt. C. M. Del Valle Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A. M. VanBuskirk

Platoon 1017 Platoon 4008 Pfc. A.J. Sanderson, Lititz, PA Pfc. A. G. Gibbs, Allendale, SC Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. D.S. Gilray III Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B.M. Garcia Green

Platoon 1018 Platoon 4009 Pfc. M. D. Young, Jackson, MI Pfc. K. M. Rodriguez, Staten Island, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A. Barrett Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. L. T. Nguyen

Platoon 1020 Pfc. J. S. Rivera, Waterbury, CT Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. C. G. Acosta

Platoon 1016 Pfc. F. A. Aissi , Pfc. M. L. Allen , Pfc. N. J. Amarosoto , Pfc. J. C. Ard* , Pfc. R. R. Ashton* , Pfc. A. M. Aubuchon , Pfc. T. K. Badilishamwalimu* , Pfc. Z. D. Baker , Pvt. M. E. Barrett , Pvt. R. B. Barrs , Pfc. R. T. Belanger , Pvt. D. D. Bowers , Pvt. J. D. Boyd , Pfc. D. S. Brodie , Pfc. R. A. Brooks* , Pfc. M.R. Buchanan , Pvt. R. P. Burgin , Pfc. J. C. Calloway , Pvt. W. L. Carden , Pvt. J. T. Carter , Pvt. C. D. Collins , Pvt. J. M. Dietz , Pfc. E. Diaz , Pfc. M. S. Evans , Pvt. E. M. Foster , Pvt. D. L. Glover , Pvt. C. M. Graham , Pvt. S. Graham , Pfc. K. D. Greene Jr. , Pvt. J. R. Gutierrez , Pfc. E. M. Harris , Pfc. T. D. Hart , Pfc. D. W. Hennen , Pfc. Q. D. Hinnant , Pvt. G. E. Holmes , Pvt. N. R. Hone , Pvt. J. T. Ingraham , Pvt. D. J. Jackson , Pvt. J. M. Jones , Pfc. L. P. Jones , Pvt. R. C. Jordan , Pfc. S. A. McPeake , Pvt. K. R. Miller , Pfc. R. L. Minot III , Pfc. D. K. Moore , Pfc. D. K. Morris Jr.* , Pfc. M. T, Moss , Pfc. J. Nguyen , Pfc. J. A. Nosenzo , Pvt. C. L. Oneal , Pvt. D. Q. Payne , Pvt. T. R. Prevatte , Pvt. P. R. Richardson , Pvt. O. H. Samuelortiz , Pfc. A. J. Scites , Pfc. S. R. Sears , Pvt. C. L. Shook , Pvt. J. M. Smith , Pvt. J. A. Smith , Pfc. N. J. Spencer , Pfc. T. J. Spice , Pfc. M. M. Spinner , Pfc. J. M. Springer , Pfc. A. I. Sprouse , Pvt. D. L. Stiltner IV , Pvt. N. J. Straight , Pvt. C. G. Taylor , Pvt. Q. H. Taylor , Pvt. J. J. Vance , Pvt. D. R. Wagner , Pfc. A. C. Wallace , Pvt. A. R. Weston , Pfc. S. N. Williams Jr. , Pvt. S. L. Williams , Pvt. T. M. Williams , Pvt. J. L. Wright , Pfc. W. A. Yingling , Pvt. J. T. Young Platoon 1017 Pfc. A.G. Ahmed , Pvt. H. O. Barker , Pfc. T. J. Beebe , Pfc. D. M. Bennet , Pvt. K. T. Brantch , Pvt. S. P. Brillon , Pfc. P. T. Brown , Pfc. K. K. Cherubini , Pvt. O. C. Cisneros , Pfc. J. J. Clayton , Pfc. M. H. Cook* , Pvt. Z. T. Cook , Pvt. C. C. Cooper , Pvt. T. D. Covin , Pfc. J. D. Cowhey Jr , Pvt. A. K. Cox , Pvt. D. L. David , Pvt. J. L. Delp , Pvt. N. R. Durapau IV , Pvt. M. L. Duval , Pfc. P. M. Egadid- ze* , Pfc. J. R. Fink , Pvt. J. A. Fleitas , Pfc. A. J. Forgatch , Pfc. J. R. Fox , Pfc. T. W. Fullen* , Pvt. S. D. Gleason , Pvt. Z. B. Gorman , Pvt. J. J. Grasso , Pvt. T. E. Heindel , Pvt. J. A. Hernandez , Pvt. J. M. Higley , Pvt. M. A. Hunt , Pvt. J. W. James , Pfc. J. Jeanbaptiste , Pfc. C. E. Jimenez-Magdaleno , Pvt. K. T. Jones Jr , Pvt. H. B. Jones , Pvt. A. R. Kennedy , Pfc. A. L King , Pfc. T. D. Konwinski , Pfc. J. M. Lee , Pfc. E. J. Leimbach , Pvt. M. T. Lippincott , Pvt. M. Lopez , Pfc. J. S. Lozano , Pfc. D. C. Magee , Pfc. R. A. Marin , Pfc. C. R. Marrs , Pfc. R. E. Martin Jr , Pfc. P. M. Martin , Pvt. W. W. Matthews Jr , Pvt. T. B. McCall , Pvt. T. D. McCoy , Pvt. Z. A. McGinnis , Pfc. T. T. McKee , Pfc. J. B. McKenna , Pvt. N. S. Montgomery , Pvt. B. J. Mullins , Pvt. B. C. Mulvenna , Pvt. A. C. Myers , Pvt. J. A. Nelson , Pfc. W. R. Pendergraft , Pvt. R. Pierre , Pvt. R. J. Popp , Pfc. B. Ramnarine , Pfc. J. L. Raymond , Pvt. S. A. Rosario , Pvt. A.J. Samaras , Pfc. A. J. Sanderson* , Pvt. F. T. Speakman , Pfc. B. R. Spencer* , Pvt. O. J. Stovall , Pvt. G. F. Vargas , Pvt. W. A. Warren , Pfc. M. L. Whitten , Pvt. L. J. Worley Platoon 1018 Pfc. C. S. Aboff , Pfc. S. T. Andrews , Pvt. K. D. Barnett , Pfc. R. E. Bennett Jr. , Pvt. A. M. Black , Pfc. J. E. Carillo-mejia , Pfc. R. W. Chavez* , Pvt. E. S. Chung , Pfc. C. M. Church , Pfc. C. M. Coppett , Pvt. R. T. Costa , Pfc. J. D. Craycraft , Pvt. S. H. Crossley , Pfc. G. H. Dadamo , Pvt. T. B. Declerckpaul , Pfc. A. M. Delvalle-maldonado Jr. , Pfc. B. T. Dickens , Pfc. J. C. Duarte , Pvt. C. Z. Dytche , Pfc. R. H. Edwards* , Pvt. J. M. Estridge , Pfc. G. I. Fiel , Pfc. G. A. Flecha-miller , Pvt. J. A. Foust , Pfc. A. J. Fragoso , Pfc. C. A. Galloway Jr. , Pfc. A. W. Gettlemen , Pvt. N. R. Goins , Pvt. D. E. Goodman Jr. , Pvt. J. S. Goodwin , Pvt. B. M. Gourley , Pvt. K. W. Grabill , Pfc. C. M. Hughes , Pfc. R. Jordan-jimenez , Pvt. R. P. Keith , Pvt. T. A. Kolanda , Pvt. L. J. Koslow , Pvt. C. Kostes , Pvt. E. T. Kozak , Pfc. P. C. Kuffour* , Pvt. C. W. Lamb , Pvt. B. A. Law , Pfc. P. F. Leonard , Pvt. D. A. Lynam , Pvt. R. B. Mahute , Pvt. A. J. Mangione , Pfc. M. M. Marchand , Pvt. S. M. Marshall Jr. , Pfc. L. Y. Martinez , Pfc. C. D. Marx , Pvt. H. O. Miller , Pvt. T. L. Mitchell , Pvt. H. E. Moore , Pfc. A. M. Morgan , Pvt. J. A. Morones , Pvt. S. A. Newell , Pfc. D. A. Norton , Pfc. K. T. Owen , Pvt. D. D. Parks , Pvt. C. M. Pohlman , Pvt. E. Ponce , Pvt. J. D. Purnell , Pfc. K. J. Rivera-claudio , Pvt. L. J. Robinson , Pvt. D. N. Sanders , Pvt. A. H. Shelton , Pvt. C. A. Silvestro , Pvt. D. A. Smith , Pvt. M. O. Then , Pvt. M. A. Valencia , Pvt. J. E. Vanclief , Pvt. L. M. Vanthul , Pfc. J. F. Wagner , Pvt. R. K. Ward , Pfc. P. A. Watkins* , Pvt. J. C. Willis , Pvt. A. T. Wilson , Pfc. M. D. Young*

Platoon 1020 Pfc. J. D. Allen* , Pvt. O. F. Ababio , Pvt. C. D. Beane , Pvt. A. J. Beckwith , Pfc. M. J. Beckwith* , Pvt. Z. M. Borley , Pvt. A. T. Bridges , Pvt. T. L. Brown , Pfc. T. J. Caldwell , Pvt. N. J. Cass , Pvt. C. A. Castello , Pvt. M. A. Chambers , Pfc. A. E. Chen , Pvt. D. H. Chung , Pfc. A. R. Chute , Pvt. D. M. Cimeno , Pvt. Z. T. Ciuk , Pvt. A. M. Cook , Pvt. T. J. Crosslin , Pvt. D. Davis , Pvt. C. M. Dumene , Pfc. N. A. Dupont , Pvt. S. A. Fortes , Pvt. L. F. Garciacharro , Pfc. N. L. Godfroy , Pvt. B. T. Gorman Jr , Pfc. M. A. Grandori , Pvt. C. E. Hampton , Pvt. C. T. Hearn , Pvt. D. K. Hollingsworth II , Pvt. T. T. Johnson , Pfc. W. J. Kelly , Pvt. T. D. Keys Jr , Pfc. T. R. Kirby , Pvt. J. L. Kuykendall , Pvt. J. C. Landry , Pfc. J. Lee , Pfc. A. J. Lesperance , Pvt. D. A. Lindh Ii , Pvt. T. J. Mcconnell , Pvt. K. E. Mcghee , Pfc. B. A. Mcgirl , Pfc. M. E. Mcleane Jr* , Pvt. J. M. Miller , Pvt. N. F. Morgan , Pvt. B. M. Novak , Pvt. T. J. Obrien Ii , Pvt. R. Ongaro , Pvt. D. A. Ortiz , Pvt. D. M. Osborne , Pvt. J. J. Overton , Pfc. E. J. Pearce , Pfc. T. D. Raux , Pvt. A. T. Reyes , Pvt. S. S. Rickabaugh , Pfc. J. R. Rivera* , Pfc. B. O. Robinson* , Pvt. J. C. Rosado , Pfc. S. Ruiz , Pvt. A. W. Saint , Pvt. F. M. Schneider , Pvt. T. E. Seeley , Pvt. N. M. Sestito , Pvt. C. R. Sheehan , Pvt. S. R. Smith , Pfc. P. J. Smith , Pvt. R. Z. Thang , Pfc. J. E. Throckmorton , Pvt. J. F. Turner , Pvt. D. J. Varnum , Pvt. A. J. Vasseur , Pfc. A. Vergara , Pvt. L. A. Vesga , Pvt. M. A. Weisenauer , Pvt. J. T. Whittaker , Pvt. D. N. Zadorozhniy , Pfc. S. T. Zielinski , Pvt. J. L. Zimmer , Pfc. J. T. Zito Platoon 1021 Pfc. R. T. Albergo* , Pfc. G. H. Alexis , Pvt. L. M. Anderson , Pvt. W. J. Bass IV , Pvt. I. N. Bates , Pvt. D. P. Blais , Pfc. S. M. Brandon , Pfc. V. F. Brandow , Pfc. C. R. Bruner , Pvt. J. J. Capers IV , Pvt. K. J. Casterline , Pvt. W. T. Chapman , Pvt. M. G. Christian , Pfc. H. Collazogomez* , Pfc. D. Colon* , Pvt. P. A. Cooper II , Pvt. W. J. Crawford , Pvt. L. Delima , Pvt. M. A. Dominguez , Pfc. R. S. Durden , Pvt. J. P. Falletti , Pvt. T. L. Farley IV , Pfc. A. E. Fenton , Pvt. C. L. Fielder , Pfc. M. S. Franklin , Pfc. C. S. Garcia* , Pvt. R. R. Goodwin III , Pvt. J. J. Grant II , Pfc. K. A. Hanna , Pvt. A. K. Harding Jr. , Pvt. T. D. Henderson , Pvt. D. J. Hesse , Pvt. D. G. Higginbotham , Pfc. K. A. Hyman , Pfc. A. B. Jenkins , Pfc. N. I. Jenkins , Pvt. T. S. Johnson , Pvt. D. H. Jones , Pvt. D. P. Khim , Pfc. D. J. Kidd , Pvt. D. J. Latoroco , Pfc. J. P. Lewis , Pfc. B. M. Long , Pfc. M. C. Loury , Pvt. A. S. Machado , Pvt. P. W. Mcdaniel , Pvt. A. I. Mcfarlane , Pvt. C. J. Mcfarlin , Pfc. C. M. Mcquay , Pfc. A. G. Meyer* , Pfc. N. G. Miller Jr. , Pfc. R. C. Nesci , Pfc. X. Ortizcandelario , Pvt. A. M. Panicola , Pvt. H. D. Paviacabrera , Pvt. M. N. Perez , Pvt. R. J. Pruden , Pfc. D. L. Ragan , Pvt. G. Riveramatos , Pvt. M. J. Robinson , Pvt. M. H. Rodriquez , Pfc. A. W. Rosalesbarrientos , Pvt. T. L. Rowett , Pvt. C. J. Ryan , Pvt. A. Schubertfontes , Pvt. J. N. Scott , Pvt. S. D. Seaberry , Pvt. R. T. Sheeran , Pfc. D. A. Shepard , Pvt. D. C. Smith Jr. , Pvt. S. A. Smith , Pvt. C. D. Stone Jr. , Pvt. J. M. Street , Pfc. J. I. Sykes , Pvt. K. J. Szewczuk , Pvt. A. Thou , Pvt. A. M. Usman , Pvt. J. L. Vinson Platoon 4008 Pfc. Abney, Kiessence A. , Pvt. Aguilar, Jennifer E. *, Pfc. Allen, Aubrie L. , Pfc. Auten, Hilee R. , Pvt. Avitiamendiola, Gabriela M. , Pvt. Barriosmejia, Jakelyne M. , Pfc. Bell, Lauren V. , Pvt. Brinkley, Aimee R. , Pvt. Brown, Cailyn , Pfc. Brown, Rebeccah A. , Pfc. Burksbaker, Averey C. , Pfc. Castellanos, Elizabeth , Pvt. Castro, Rosa M. , Pfc. Cole, Alexandra L. , Pfc. Colsonclayton, Jessica C. , Pvt. Cruz, Cynthia N. , Pvt. Edwards, Shannen E. , Pvt. Eikenhout, Anna S. , Pfc. Feldman, Mackenzie T. , Pvt. Felton, Devone D. , Pfc. Gibbs, Alexandria G. *, Pfc. Goldsmith, Ashleigh K. , Pvt. Gregory, Michaela R. , Pvt. Hamilton, Khamyra M. , Pvt. Hampton, Sydney E. , Pvt. Hellamns, Kimberly M. , Pvt. Horton, Jenae M. , Pfc. Howell, Megan L. , Pvt. Keese, Christine L. , Pfc. Lewis, Molly E. , Pvt. Loera, Mariluz , Pfc. Mcneill, Hailey K. , Pvt. Mitchell, Kayla V. , Pvt. Murray, Kathleen , Pfc. Noble, Semaj J. , Pvt. Oconnell, Sara E. , Pfc. Orellana, Genesis M. , Pfc. Phillips, Senia K. , Pvt. Pirkel, Victoria L. , Pfc. Richardson, Sadie M. , Pvt. Rios, Angelica S. , Pvt. Rivera, Lauren C. , Pfc. Russell, Ashleytaylor , Pfc. Sapitro, Jacqueline L. , Pfc. Shanks, Raven A. , Pvt. Shope, Andrea L. , Pfc. Shuman, Jenna A. , Pvt. SotoMayor, Destiny M. , Pvt. Strayhorn, Alexa C. , Pvt. Taylor, Madison P. , Pfc. Theriot, Ceirracharlene E. , Pfc. Vasquez, Angelica E. , Pfc. VillaMarquecho, Stephany C. , Pvt. Warner, Rayneequa J. , Pfc. White, Brittany N. , Pfc. Whitley, Bryann K. , Pfc. Williams, Jarvayssia D. , Pfc. Winstonaviles, Cyrae A. , Pfc. Wiseman, Amber N. , Pvt. Wyatt, Cydney M. , Pvt. Young, Taylor L. Platoon 4009 Pfc. Aguayo, Wendy J. , Pfc. Alcock, Samantha L. , Pfc. Brewer, Samantha J. , Pvt. Brown, Aundria s. , Pvt. Brunson, Tajah N. , Pfc. Buenrrostro, Estefania , Pfc. Buie, Shala C. , Pfc. Calde- ronguzman, Claudia , Pfc. Caruso, Carly *, Pfc. Chrobak, Carolyn R. , Pvt. Cohen, Tashanique S. , Pvt. Cruz, Sabryna L. , Pvt. Decastro, Josephine P. , Pfc. Diazibarra, Danay , Pfc. Dorcil, Alisha , Pvt. Duran, Jasmine , Pvt. Fernandezordonez, Adriana E. , Pvt. Fikac, Kynadie R. , Pfc. Fischer, Paige L. , Pfc. Freeman, Nije D. , Pfc. French, Brittany D.. , Pvt. Gamble, Violette D. , Pvt. Green, Chandra M. , Pfc. Gutter, Katsia L. , Pvt. Hernandez, Kassandra , Pvt. Jacksonperry, Chloe M. , Pvt. Jones, Evelyn M. , Pfc. Kercado, Victoria N. , Pvt. Le, Lena , Pvt. Like, Starla D. , Pfc. Lopez, Adri- ana G. , Pfc. Lopez, Breeana M. , Pfc. Maisashvili, Ana , Pfc. Martinezcasilla, Shakira J. , Pvt. Mattsonboze, Lydia A. , Pfc. Miu, Caitlyn E. , Pvt. Montgomerycooke, Sarah E. , Pvt. Moreno, Maria G. , Pfc. Moua, Candy Q. , Pfc. Mueller, Sudha M. , Pvt. Nelson, Lyndsay R. , Pvt. Padilla, Claudia Y. , Pfc. Rascoe, Tiana M. *, Pfc. Rodriguez, Kiera M. , Pfc. Rosas, Stephanie S. , Pvt. Roth, Catherine E. , Pfc. Rupelli, Michelle L. *, Pfc. Sanchez, Alyssa D. , Pvt. Sanchez, Scarlett D. , Pvt. Schmitz, Nicole R , Pvt. Simper, Amber M. , Pvt. Slider, Gabrielle L. , Pfc. Smith, Jesslyne S. *, Pfc. Spearman, Tori D. , Pfc. Stratton, Shelby R. , Pfc. Tecuanapa, Vanessa , Pvt. Thomas, Carlysse A. , Pvt. Travis, Angel D. , Pvt. Tucay, Nicole P. , Pvt. Wells, Josephine C.

*Denotes meritorious promotion 10 The Jet Stream Friday, March 11, 2016 Classifieds