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Corps' Top Leaders Visit Marines Dec. 31, 2010 Volume 2 Issue 30 Corps’ top leaders visit Marines Story and Photos by Cpl. Shannon McMillan 1st MLG (FWD) CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James F. Amos, accompanied by the Corps’ top enlisted Marine, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Carlton Kent, visited Marines and sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos and Kent addressed the Ma- rines and sailors during a town-hall meet- ing where they discussed the progress Marines are making in Afghanistan. “Everybody knows it’s been a tough fight in Sangin, but we are going to look back the same way we look back at Mar- jah,” said Amos of the former Taliban Commandant of the Marine Corps James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of stronghold that has seen significant prog- the Marine Corps Carlton W. Kent, address a crowd of Marines and sailors ress since Marines began major opera- at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 23. Amos and Kent visited to say tions there in February. thank you to all the troops who are supporting the International Security Assistance Force and to wish them a Merry Christmas. See COMMANDANT, Page 2 Marines remembered for dedication, sacrifice Story and photos by Cpl. Shannon McMillan 1st MLG (FWD) CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – More than 150 service members bowed their heads in silence and paid their final respects here, Dec. 26, to two Marines who dedicated their lives to eliminating the larg- est threat on today’s battlefield, improvised explosive devices. Sgt. Jason T. Smith, a native of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg, a native of Pittsburgh, were killed in action Nov. 19 and Dec. 15, re- spectively, while conducting combat opera- tions in Helmand province, Afghanistan. A memorial display for Sgt. Jason T. Smith and Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg See MEMORIAL, Page 3 is shown during a memorial service at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 26. Follow us on: COMMANDANT Continued from Page 1 During his remarks, Amos also ex- pressed his admiration to the service members for their accomplishments and dedication in supporting the on- going counterinsurgency mission, especially while deployed during the holiday season. “You are willing to come over here during Christmas away from your families, and we are here to say thank you,” said Amos. Amos also delivered a special mes- sage from President Barack Obama. Amos said Obama told him over the phone, “’Will you tell the Marines that their commander in chief says thanks, and Merry Christmas.’” Kent said he is proud of the Ma- rines who continue to carry on the proud legacy of the Marine Corps. “You have created your own legacy over the last nine years and it’s a great Photo by Sgt. Brian Lautenslager legacy,” said Kent. “It’s a legacy that Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos (right) tours the Concussion you will continue each and every day Restoration Care Center at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. Dec. 23. because the eagle, globe and anchor is branded in your heart.” “You’re a part of that legacy and building that legacy for our Marine Corps, and I am really proud,” added Amos. “I am just honored to be in your presence, and I want to say thank you and God bless every one of you. Mer- ry Christmas.” After the town-hall meeting, Amos and Kent toured the 1st MLGFWD) units including the newly-established Marines and sailors enjoyed their Concussion Restoration Care Center, time with the commandant and Ser- which provides a multi-disciplinary ap- geant Major of the Marine Corps, but proach to treating Afghanistan’s num- even more so, the top Marines en- ber one battle injury, concussions. It’s joyed expressing their gratitude to the the first facility of its kind in Helmand deployed service members. (Above) Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps province. “I want to look Marines in the eye and say thanks and spend Christmas Carlton Kent addresses Marines at Camp “I believe in it, we can save Marines Leatherneck, Afghanistan. (Above Left) lives and their ability to get back into with them,” said Amos. Marines listen as the Corps’ top leaders the fight,” said Amos. [email protected] speak during a town hall meeting, Dec. 23. Commanding General Sergeant Major brig. gen. charles hudson sgt. maj. antonio vizcarrondo PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICERS Combat Correspondents 1st Lt. Jeremy McLean Cpl. Shannon McMillan Follow us on: 2nd Lt. Rebecca Burgess Lance Cpl. Jerrick Griffin Lance Cpl. Khoa Pelczar Public Affairs Chief Lance Cpl. Kenneth Jasik Staff Sgt. Jennifer Brofer The Convoy Page 2 Dec. 31, 2010 A service member pays his final respects to Sgt. Jason T. Smith and Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg during a memorial service at Camp Leatherneck, Afghani- stan, Dec. 26. Smith and Schmalstieg, assigned to 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), were killed in action Nov. 19 and Dec. 15, respectively, while Marines pay their final respects during a memorial service for Sgt. Jason T. Smith and conducting combat operations in Hel- Gunnery Sgt. Justin E. Schmalstieg at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Dec. 26. mand province, Afghanistan. to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Ja- ing, Schmalstieg returned to 9th ESB as pan EOD team only to report five months an EOD technician. He later deployed to MEMORIAL later to 1st EOD Co., 7th Engineer Sup- Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom Continued from Page 1 port Battalion, 1st MLG, in Camp Pend- from February to September 2006. Three leton, Calif., as an individual augment for months later, Schmalstieg deployed with Smith, an explosive ordnance dis- deployment to Afghanistan in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit from posal technician, and Schmalsteig, EOD Operation Enduring Freedom. December 2006 to July 2007. team leader, were assigned to 1st EOD “There are so many words that could In September 2008, Schmalstieg Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group describe Jason, but ‘brother’ is how I will was assigned to 1st EOD Company, 7th (Forward). always remember him,” said Staff Sgt. ESB, Camp Pendleton, Calif. In February “Saying goodbye is never easy, es- Eric Olson, team leader, 1st EOD, 1st 2009, he deployed in support of Opera- pecially when we need to say goodbye MLG (FWD). “Jason was an outstanding tion Iraqi Freedom. In September 2010, to two of our finest young Marines,” said young EOD technician; he was always he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kelly J. Colton, looking for something to learn.” Operation Enduring Freedom. company commander, 1st EOD Co., 1st Schmalstieg enlisted in the Marine “Justin was a great friend, an outstand- MLG (FWD). “These were two EOD tech- Corps and completed recruit training at ing EOD tech and was the type of husband nicians that chose to push themselves Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island to his wife, Ann, that would make any one to a higher level of technical ability and in May 2001. After completion of bulk of us feel inadequate as a man,” said Staff skill that most do not. This is dedication to fuel specialist school at Fort Lee, Va., in Sgt. Scott M. Carter, EOD technician. “Jus- duty and this shows the great character July 2001, Schmalstieg was assigned to tin, thank you for letting me be a part of your of the men we remember today.” Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 at life. I am a more proficient EOD tech and a Smith enlisted in the Marine Corps Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. better man for having known you.” and completed recruit training at Marine He deployed to Kuwait from April to June The losses of these two great young Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in Sep- 2003 as an individual augment. In De- men will lay heavy on the hearts of those tember 2000. He deployed to Iraq in sup- cember 2003, Schmalstieg was assigned with 1st EOD Company for many years to port of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005 to 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Oki- come, said Colton. and 2007. nawa, Japan. While with 9th ESB, he was “Justin and Jason, thank you for be- Smith served as a motor transporta- promoted to the rank of corporal and ac- ing who you are, thank you for being tion operator and career retention spe- cepted into the EOD field. heroes,” Colton said. “You will live in cialist before entering the EOD field in In September 2004, he reported to our thoughts and prayers and you will June 2008. He reported to Eglin Air Force Eglin Air Force Base for EOD school never be forgotten.” Base for military occupational school in where he was promoted to the rank of February 2009. He then received orders sergeant. Upon completion of EOD train- [email protected] The Convoy Page 3 Dec. 31, 2010 ‘We are grateful for the Marines.’ -Resident of Haji Khudairam Helmand province, Afghanistan Staff Sgt. Madalin L. Petre, platoon sergeant, 2nd Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), provides security for a construction site near Combat Outpost Rankel, Afghanistan, Dec. 18. Approximately 25 combat engineers and heavy equipment operators with CLB-3’s Engineer Company improved more than 1,100 meters of roadway in direct support of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division (Forward), as well as local Afghan citizens. Engineers improve mobility for Afghans Story and Photos by always a concern,” said Lance Cpl. means lives were saved. You can look Cpl. Daniel Woodall Wesley F. Kelly, 20, heavy equipment at my hands and see I am a farmer.
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