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Phantom News Vol Phantom News Vol. I, Issue 52 Telling the TF Phantom story December 17, 2007 MNC-I studio dedicated to Marine PAO McClung killed last year escorting media in Al Anbar Story, photo by Marine up. “It’s hard to say good- Sgt. Darhonda Rodela bye to a friend.” MNC-I PAO McClung was serving with the I Marine Expedi- A new broadcast studio tionary Force as the public was dedicated to the memo- affairs officer for Al Anbar ry of Marine Maj. Megan M. Province and was the first McClung during a ceremony female Marine officer to die at Al Faw Palace Dec. 7. in Iraq. On Dec. 6, 2006, McClung, “I wish Megan could a public affairs officer, was see Ramadi and the rest of escorting journalists into Al Anbar today,” Odierno downtown Ramadi when said after a brief emotional an improvised explosive de- pause. vice destroyed her vehicle, McClung, a native of Or- instantly killing her and two ange County, Calif., attend- Soldiers. ed the United States Naval Army Maj. Joseph Ed- Academy and was commis- strom, Multi-National sioned in 1995. Corps-Iraq deputy public af- She was the first female fairs officer, said he wanted graduate of the Naval Acad- the studio to be dedicated to emy to be killed in action McClung since its construc- since the school’s founda- tion. Edstrom said he knew tion. McClung when she worked “I spoke often with Megan with Kellogg, Brown and in my first Iraq tour while Root and had spoken to her she served in a civilian ca- a day before her death. pacity with Kellogg, Brown “To hear of people across and Root,” said Army Lt. the services honoring her is Col. James Hutton, MNC-I great and humbling,” said Army Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno, Multi-National Corps-Iraq com- public affairs officer. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mark manding general, and Marine Maj. Gen. Walter Gaskin, “She always spoke of her Multi-National Force-West commanding general, unveil a Oliva, Marine Corps Re- new sign that honors Marine Maj. Megan McClung who was love of the Marine Corps cruit Depot Parris Island, killed while escorting media personnel in Anbar Province and how she hoped to once S.C. public affairs chief, who Dec. 6, 2006. again serve in uniform. She served with McClung in Fal- achieved getting back to ac- lujah in 2006. “It’s moving commanding general, Ma- N.C. tive service and we’re all so and hard to put in words. rine Maj. Gen. John Paxton “Megan was a servant- proud of her dedication.” I still hear her laugh and I Multi-National Force-Iraq leader; nothing was ever “It’s tough to describe still see her smile. She was a chief of staff, and Marine about her,” he said. “I’m her,” Oliva said. good person.” Maj. Gen. Walter Gaskin, sure she would have pre- “She was a ball of en- Servicemembers who Multi-National Force-West ferred the studio be named ergy, an athlete, a mentor, a served with or knew Mc- commander. after the two Soldiers she friend, a leader and an inspi- Clung traveled to the cer- Marine Col. Jeff Satter- died with. It didn’t matter ration. She was undefined emony along with special field, MNF-W G-3 assess- what uniform you wore, she … no one said who Megan guests, including Army Lt. ment officer, was McClung’s touched you,” Satterfield McClung was. She said who Gen. Ray Odierno, MNC-I commander at Cherry Point, said before getting choked she was.” 2 December 17, 2007 Commentary How ‘bout a steaming-hot cup of cheer? By Sgt. D.A. Dickinson depressed, Neitczhe- I don’t mean in a Captain Cheeseball or 28th Public Affairs Detachment quoting emo-types a Ned Flanders kind of way. I mean a start in on me about person who sincerely tries to make the Several times a week, I find myself how cool cynicism is, most of every opportunity, each day. strolling up to Al Faw Palace for one let me ask a question: No, I’m not saying you should skip reason or another. At the gates, I’m How can you stay mo- down the streets of Baghdad hand-in- greeted by the Tongan Marines on tivated without some hand with your battle buddy, singing Dickinson duty. These large, fierce looking war- level of cheer? How the theme song from “Sesame Street.” riors have, in my mind, one of the least can you maintain proper attention to What I am saying is that being cheer- enviable jobs in Camp Victory. Stand- your duties without that motivation? ful and keeping our heads in the game ing around in the same spot day after As far as I can tell, it’s impossible. Being may take a little work sometimes. Par- day checking IDs is not my idea of a cheerful isn’t just a sometimes-when-I- ticularly with the holidays here, when fun-filled adventure. Nevertheless, ev- feel-it kind of thing. It is a duty. A duty we’d all rather be back home, surround- ery time I pass those gates, I’m greeted we owe to our brothers and sisters in ed by our loved ones and sipping a cup with a smile that feels genuine. arms and to our fellow man. Cheerful- of egg nog (or other merry brew.) I have yet to see any one of these ness is a virtue in the way of the war- Cheerfulness isn’t something that Marines fail to stop me and carefully rior. just happens to you based on your cir- check my ID for confirmation. I have To illustrate my point, I’d like to ref- cumstances. You can’t wait around for also never been greeted with anything erence a classic tome of military lore. it to just happen when life gets good less than neighborly kindness and No, it’s not Lao Tsu’s “The Art of War.” again. It is a choice we have to make warmth. These guys are naturally big Try “The Boy Scout Handbook.” every day: to face our battles squarely, dudes. That stature is elevated to me “A Scout is cheerful. A Scout looks with determination and as much hu- because of the attention to detail and for the bright side of life. He cheerfully mor as we can muster. It isn’t always indefatigable cheerfulness they bring does tasks that come his way. He tries easy. Sometimes it’s difficult. That’s to their work. to make others happy.” what makes it a virtue. Like my drill It strikes me just how much cheerful- Before you scoff, ask yourself if you sergeant used to say, “If it’s easy, it ness is a part of being a good Soldier. would like working with someone who ain’t worth having.” I’ll second that. Now, before all you perpetually exhibited the aforementioned qualities. Be of good cheer. Happy holidays. Chaplain’s Corner ing me, I was not able to control the alize. I dare say that all of us have Controlling shotgun. The lack of control caused offended and been offended by an some pain in my jaw. I later learned to uncontrolled tongue. the tongue shoot well enough to use the shotgun Offensive or destructive communi- as a tool to provide dove meat for cation is neither limited to direct nor By Army Chaplain Randy Edwards food. harsh words. We call this form of com- 3rd Infantry Deputy Division Chaplain Another tool we possess that can munication gossip. Whether based on cause damage if not controlled is the truth or a lie, it is harmful. We often One afternoon when I was a little tongue. The tongue is said to be like a find ourselves captivated by the juicy boy, my dad allowed my brother and fire if not controlled. Oh, how great a details. me to shoot his 12-gauge shotgun. forest is set ablaze by a small spark. Alex Thien of The Milwaukee After Jimmy fired the gun, it was my We understand the value of the Sentinel quoted Arlene Quant with the turn — my first chance to shoot a shot- tongue in communication. It may be following anecdote. gun. I remember pulling the trigger, used to encourage, build up, correct “Four men of the cloth, taking a loud blast, a mule-like kick and a and discipline. In addition, it can be a short breather from their heavy bruised jaw. Even with my dad assist- used to degrade, belittle and demor- See TONGUE, page 3 Phantom News is an authorized electronic publication for MNC-I Commanding General: Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno Phantom News welcomes columns, com- members of the Department of Defense. Contents of this MNC-I Public Affairs Officer: Lt. Col. James Hutton mentaries, articles and letters from our electronic publication are not necessarily the official views of MNC-I PA Sergeant Major: Sgt. Maj. Eric E. Parris readers. Send submissionsor comments or endorsed by the U.S. Government or the Department of MNC-I Command Info Chief: Staff Sgt. Jacob Boyer to [email protected]. Defense. The editorial content of this publication is the respon- Editor: Sgt. D. A. Dickinson The editorial staff reserves the right to edit sibility of the Public Affairs Office of Multi-National Corps-Iraq. Staff: Sgt. Laura M. Bigenho, Sgt. Darhonda Rodela, Sgt. Abel Trevino , for security, accuracy, propriety, policy, Spc. Beatrice Florescu, Spc. Stephanie Homan, clarity and space. December 17, 2007 3 Seminar leads the way to lasting love By Army Sgt.
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