Celebrating 100 Years of Marine Aviation Vol. 69, No. 31 www.cherrypoint.marines.mil August 4, 2011 2nd MAW (Fwd.) commanding general receives second star Looking back

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CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF- GHANISTAN - The commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) pinned on his second star in a ceremony at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, Aug. 2. Newly promoted Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters deployed to Afghanistan in February from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. In Afghan- istan, Walters leads the aviation com- bat element in support of NATO Inter- national Security Assistance Force’s Regional Command Southwest. “I pin on another star today, not due to my own efforts, but because of the quality of Marines that serve in my LANCE CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI command,” said Walters following A flight deck crewman signals to the pilot of an AV-8A Harrier aircraft for takeoff from the amphibious assault ship USS the promotion ceremony. “They are NASSAU Nov. 15, 1982. The aircraft was assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 231. Aircraft capable of vertical and short take- the only reason I am a major general offs and landings such as the Harrier simplified the logistical problems of an Air Combat Element accompanying a Marine today.” Air-Ground Task Force because more aircraft could be carried aboard ship, as opposed to staging aircraft at the nearest point The general has under his charge of friendly territory. thousands of U.S. Marines and other coalition troops who work together to provide aerial medical evacuation, Early sea-based Harriers played pivotal role close-air support, and troop and cargo transport using a variety of Marine Corps and British aircraft. in Marine Corps’ fi rst air, ground task forces The aviation forces under Wal- LANCE CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI The concept of the Marine Air-Ground Warfi ghting. “The combat power of the ters’ leadership support U.S., NATO MCAS CHERRY POINT Task Force was formalized by Marine combined arms task force was proven to coalition and Afghan operations in War is a team effort. The Marine Corps Corps Order 3120.3 in 1962 and airpower be much greater than the simple sum of Afghanistan’s Nimruz and Helmand has acknowledged this since its creation, has since played a role in expanding the its component elements.” provinces. when Sailors would sail the Navy’s ships capabilities of sea-born Marine forces. Initially, MAGTFs were ad hoc units Walters was commissioned as a sec- while Marines would protect them from “A Marine Expeditionary Brigade was brought together from elements of ond lieutenant in the Marine Corps boarding parties. During World War II, to be created to optimize the combat power Marine aircraft wings, Marine divisions, in May 1979, following his gradua- aircraft carriers had replaced battleships of the force by combining its ground, air, and Marine logistics and dispatched tion from The Citadel. After attending as the sea’s heavy-hitters. By 1962, and combat service support elements immediately to the point of crisis. While fl ight school, Walters became a pilot the Marine Corps sought to integrate in a way that provided exponential the theory looked good on paper, there of Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra attack airpower with forward-deployed ground enhancement of force capabilities as were some problems. A lack of training forces and create the ultimate war- a whole,” said Maj. Michael B. West See GENERAL page A7 fi ghting team. in a study for the School of Advanced See LOOKING BACK page A7 Step-by-step training builds up squadron

LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY “We’re making sure that whatever other Marines in the unit.” MCAS CHERRY POINT tasks are heading our way, we’re “We were setting up and taking More than just the heat rose while ready when called.” down the 303s and 305s so the Ma- the Marines of Marine Wing Support Marines spent the fi rst segment of rines involved in these classes can Squadron 274 began their fi eld train- the exercise going step-by-step of as- take charge, be leaders and get stuff ing exercise inside of the 274 com- sembling the shelters, and learned how done,” said Lance Cpl. Cory Preher, munications warehouse July 27. The and why each piece went together. a heavy equipment operator with thick insolated material on the shel- At the end of the day the Marines MWSS-274. “This is my fi rst time ters they erected made the almost 100 were put to the test to put up shelters ever working on one, I stayed in one degree Fahrenheit weather feel like an in less than four minutes, an average in Afghanistan but it was set-up when oven inside the complex. time for a group with experience set- I got there and still up when I left, so Select Marines from MWSS-274 ting up these type of shelters. Their this is a new experience for me.” were chosen to learn how to assemble fi nal time was around fi ve minutes Through the sweltering heat and the The Cherry Point Combined Federal and disassemble models 303 and 305 and 30 seconds, a good start for a be- challenge of learning something new, Campaign Battle of the Bands is looking Base-X shelters, made by the HDT ginning team, said one of the instruc- the Marines were still able to quickly for interested local bands that want to Global Corp. The mission: to prepare tors. assemble and disassemble the shelters showcase their talents during the CFC MWSS-274 Marines for fi eld opera- The training was a learning experi- while fi nding enjoyment in training. Block Party Kickoff Sept. 16. To register or tions, training exercises and deploy- ence for MWSS-274 that taught them “I liked the training, it was pretty for more information on the event contact ments where the shelters are needed. more than just how to set up a shel- fun,” said Preher. “I learned a lot. 2nd Lt. Christina Peters at 466-2178 or [email protected]. Registration for “We’re pretty much preparing for ter. This was my fi rst time working with the battle ends Sept. 1, 2011. whatever comes next,” said 2nd Lt. “The training teaches the Marines the 303 and 305 tents and it was re- Thomas Harley, the operations and leadership,” Harley said. “It’s more ally a good time. I’d recommend this training offi cer with MWSS-274. knowledge they can pass on to the training for every Marine.” 2nd LAAD thanked by tornado victims for clean-up efforts

PFC. CORY D. POLOM our local community,” said Sylvia R. Pot- MCAS CHERRY POINT ter, a resident of Falcon Bridge. “People Falcon Bridge residents remember the will never know how much it helped hav- heart-wrenching terror that was thrust ing the Marines of Cherry Point come in upon them April 16, 2011 when a tornado and help us in our time of need.” PFC. CORY D. POLOM damaged their modest community. If Marines were not there to help speed (Left) A photo of a backyard days after an F-2 tornado hit the Falcon Bridge housing A few days later, the sadness and heart- up the recovery process, Potter said she community April. 16, and a photo of the same backyard more than three months ache was lifted when Marines from 2nd thinks the residents would still be waiting later (right) after the cleanup efforts by MCAS Cherry Point Marines. Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion came to get back into their homes. to assist many of the families. Over the “Without the Marines doing the jobs Mott said she feels the residents of the day to fi nd out what we needed them to next couple of days the Marines came in they did it would have taken longer and area are blessed by the help the Marines do and they helped everyone,” said Pot- by the truck load to clean up debris and would have been expensive to clean up,” have given to them and she appreciates the ter. “We were fl ooded with Marines who tarp up roofs for the residents. said Isabel D. Mott, another resident of work they have done. “This event was devastating to us and Falcon Bridge. “We had Marines coming up to us every See TORNADO VICTIMS page A7 Navy Hornet squadrons diverted from Cherry Point to West Coast SPECIAL TO THE WINDSOCK a rebalancing of its forces due to the 2006 Quadrennial Col. Philip Zimmerman, Cherry Point’s commanding MCAS CHERRY POINT Defense Review, which directed that “The fl eet will have offi cer, thinks that the air station and its surrounding Two Navy F/A-18 squadrons that were slated to move to greater presence in the Pacifi c Ocean, consistent with the communities would have welcomed the Navy service Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point have been rerouted to global shift of trade and transport.” members with open arms, and the previously planned basing the West Coast for service to the Navy’s Pacifi c fl eet. The move, which will contribute to a nine-percent increase of those two squadrons would have been of benefi t to Eastern The announcement, which was made by North Carolina in Navy forces on the West Coast, is aimed at saving money North Carolina through the associated increase in personnel congressional delegates on July 27, immediately followed by reducing cross-country deployments, and their associated and infrastructure improvements at Cherry Point. the July 26 Federal Register posting of the Navy’s draft higher operational costs, aircraft fatigue, and increases in “Although this may be disappointing for the local environmental assessment for the realignment of strike Sailor time away from home base. community,” said Zimmerman, “the best things we can do fi ghter assets to Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif. Meanwhile, here at Cherry Point, renovations will continue now are to continue to support II Marine Expeditionary The Super Hornet squadrons, based at Naval Air Station on a hangar intended for the Navy squadrons’ use. The Navy- Force and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing training and operations Oceana, Va., have been on and off the table for a move to funded project, which began in May 2009, is approximately so they continue to provide the best trained and equipped Cherry Point several times, dating as far back as 1993. This 65 percent done and is currently valued at $16 million. It is Marine units to Afghanistan, and to prepare the air station for latest change of plans, according to the Navy, is based on scheduled for completion next spring. the arrival of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter.” A2 August 4, 2011 The Windsock Weekend Bash

(Above) Marines partici- pate in pie-eating contest during a VMAQ-2 and 3 barracks bash July 29. The troops participated in pie-eating contests and a raffl e to win prizes.

(Left) Sgt. Joyce Ramirez PHOTOS BY LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY trounces Gunnery Sgt. Lance Cpl. Nathaniel Thomas, an electric shop Marine Shondel Granison during with VMAQ-2, plays bean bag toss at the VMAQ-2 and VMAQ-2 and 3’s barracks 3 barracks bash July 29. The troops played games bash July 29. like bean bag toss and bouncy-castle boxing as a way to relax and kick-back. Chaplain: Celebrating 100 years of I hope they serve beer in heaven Marine Corps aviation CMDR. CARL P. KOCH MCAS CHERRY POINT My research shows me very few young, active duty Marines read the Windsock. Fewer still read the “Chaplain’s Corner.” My guess, without any research to support my assumption, is that faithful retirees and a handful of others read the chaplain’s article. A few folks have told me they read it and one said it was “inspirational.” But, this was a very kind old guy at Wings. I have nothing against inspiring old guys, but our “target audience” isn’t old guys. Our target is young single or married Marines and their families. But it seems that most of them don’t read either the Wind- sock or the chaplain’s articles. So, what do we do? Our chaplains can continue to write inspirational articles for old guys. Our chaplains can start writing articles for our target audience. The problem however, remains. Our target audience isn’t reading them! And just because we write them probably isn’t going to change that. For now, we’ll probably still keep writing articles that get read by very few, and by even fewer in our target audience. Who wants to be the fi rst chaplain to give up this priceless real estate in the Windsock or in any other installation’s newspaper? Can we let this “sacred cow” die? OFFICIAL USMC PHOTO We cling to some traditions like Leonardo DiCaprio During World War II, Marine Attack Squadron 241, known as the “Sons of Satan,” was at Marine clung to the fl oating debris in the movie Titanic. He, Corps Air Station Cherry Point and was comprised of Marine dive bombers. Here, ordnancemen however, fi nally let go. And, while his character died with VMF-241 load a 1,000-pound bomb onto one of the obsolete planes used in the Battle of Luzon in the movie, DiCaprio’s career did not. It took off. against the Japanese in close-ground support of the Army infantry. World War II demonstrated Maybe there’s a lesson here. the adaptability of the Marine Corps. The Corps reorganized itself to accomplish a wider variety of What does all this have to do with hoping they serve missions. New elements included the 4th, 5th and 6th Marine divisions, bombing squadrons, and beer in heaven? I have a civilian pastor friend who, many more elements. Most of these, including the “Sons of Satan,” were deactivated following many years ago, pastored a church on Staten Island the war. See CHAPLAIN page A7

CPL. JUSTIN ARMSTRONG Job Title: Marine Corps Water Survival Instructor Unit: MWSS-271 Hometown: Apple Valley, Minn. The editorial content is edited, prepared and approved by Date Joined: Jan. 28, 2008 the Public Affairs Office at Cherry Point. Correspondence should be addressed to: Commanding Officer, Public Af- What’s your job? fairs Office, (Attn: Individual concerned), PSC Box 8013, I am a Marine Corps instructor for water survival. MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. 28533-0013. To provide com- I also provide water physical training sessions and ments or suggestions call 252-466-4241 or email: cherry. remedial swim lessons. [email protected]. Windsock is a registered trademark. To address any distribution problems please What’s your favorite aspect of your contact the distribution manager at Ellis Publishing at 252- 444-1999. This Department of Defense newspaper is an job? authorized publication for members of the DoD. Contents My favorite aspect of the job is the contact with of the Windsock are not necessarily the official views of the Marines from different units. I also like having or endorsed by the U.S. Government, the Department of a real tight-knit group that I get to work with on a Defense, United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps Air daily basis. Station Cherry Point, or the Public Affairs Office, Cherry Point, N.C. The appearance of advertising in this publica- What’s the most challenging part? tion, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement by the Department of Defense, the U.S. Ma- I would say the most challenging part is actually rine Corps, or Ellis Publishing Co., of the products or ser- getting to be a MCIWS. MCIWS school was vices advertised. Everything advertised in this publication difficult, but ensures you are trained to come back shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage and save Marines in any unsafe situation. without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affiliation How does your job support the mission or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user or pa- of 2nd MAW and MCAS Cherry Point? tron. The Windsock is published by Ellis Publishing Co., a private firm in no way connected with the Department of Without the water survival instructors there Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps under exclusive written wouldn’t be any one to train the Marines of 2nd contract with Marine Corps Air Station, Cherry Point, N.C. Marine Aircraft Wing or certify the Marines in their The editorial content of this publication is the responsibility standard Marine Corps swimming qualifications. of the PAO.

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PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR EDITORS MAJ. WILL KLUMPP CPL. SANTIAGO G. COLON JR. STACEY R. SWANN PUBLIC AFFAIRS CHIEF MASTER SGT. MARK E. BRADLEY STAFF WRITERS Highlight Your Superstar CPL. SAMUEL A. NASSO PRESS OFFICER LANCE CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI 2ND LT. CHRISTINA L. PETERS LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY Have a Marine, Sailor or civilian you would PFC. CORY D. POLOM like to highlight? Let the Windsock know. PRESS CHIEF SGT. LISA R. STRICKLAND Email us at cherry.point.windsock@gmail. com or call 466-3542.

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PHOTOS BY LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY The Marine and civilian police force with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point provost marshal’s offi ce practice radius turn drills during their emergency vehicle operators’ course at the foxtrot taxiway July 28. The serpentine is a strait line pattern of cones just wide enough for the vehicle to fi t through that forced the drivers to zigzag to the end, fi rst forward, then in reverse, then one last time forward. Military, civilian police offi cers whip through emergency vehicle operators’ training

LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY MCAS CHERRY POINT On a straight stretch of road, 25 mph doesn’t seem fast at all. Throw some ob- stacles in the way and all of the sudden 25 mph becomes too fast. If a driver loses control, a vehicle can quickly turn into a dangerous weapon, sending thousands of pounds whipping through the air. This potential danger is something a police force must deal with and must train for on a regular basis. The Marine and civilian police with the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point provost marshal’s offi ce completed their emergency vehicle operators’ course at the air station’s foxtrot taxiway July 28. The course included a practice run and a fi nal road test where the military and civilian police offi cers drove emergency vehicles through a maze of cones at challenging speeds. “A big part about this class is teaching them how to respond to unpredictable hazards while driving their vehicles,” said Sgt. Aaron Payne, a fi eld training offi - cer and instructor for the EVOC, with PMO. “The trick is to not lose your baring or panic. If you keep your wits about you it’s not very diffi cult.” One of the key techniques taught by the instructors is push-pull steering. The difference is the position of the hands, instead of the normal 10-and-2 positions at the top of the steering wheel, they used 4-and-8 with a grip at the bottom to keep their hands from crossing over. “You’ll see the faster you go through it the harder it gets to control the ve- hicle,” said Sgt. Dan Barton, a fi eld training offi cer and instructor for the EVOC with the provost marshal’s offi ce. “The point is to not let your hands roll-over each other. If you pop a tire or hit something you could jerk or over-correct and roll the vehicle.” The police offi cers and Marines executed three different drills in a row to com- plete the course. The obstacles tested their judgment and abilities while handling and maneuvering the vehicle at a certain speed. “It’s fun,” said Lance Cpl. Christopher Shank, a patrol man with PMO. “It’s nice to actually get out and drive.” The fi rst drill the participants performed was a drill called the serpentine. The exercise consisted of straight line pattern of cones just wide enough for the ve- hicle to fi t that forced the drivers to zigzag to the end. After completing the drill driving forward, they then had to do it in reverse and then forward again. “I’ve seen people lose control of their cars before, which is why we do it in this big open area,” explained Barton. “That is why the maximum speed limit is 25 miles per hour. This helps them learn the limits of the car and themselves.” Next the participants had to complete a radius turn. The course included a curve marked by cones that had to be achieved at 25 mph without using the vehicle’s brakes. “There’s no breaking in the turn, and the objective behind that is to teach them if something runs out in front of them and gets in their way they can evade with- out breaking and losing control of the vehicle,” said Payne. After the radius turn they proceeded to a decision making drill. As they ap- proach a wall of cones the instructor calls either left or right. They then had to make a quick decision and successfully make it through the unexpected turn. If a deer runs out into the middle of the highway people could be seriously injured or possibly killed if the driver doesn’t react quickly, It’s a whole other Sgt. Aaron Payne, left, a fi eld training offi cer and instructor for the emergency vehicle dimension to be worried about when driving, explained Barton. operators’ course with the provost marshal’s offi ce and Sgt. Dan Barton, a fi eld training PMO usually runs this course at least once a year, and those who pass are certi- offi cer and EVOC instructor, PMO, watch students practice for their fi nal drivers test at fi ed for three years. All but one participant in the July 28 class had already been foxtrot taxiway July 28. The offi cers and Marines were required to pass three different drills through a previous EVOC. in a row to complete the training that tested their judgment and abilities while handling and maneuvering the vehicle.

(Above and right photos) Students of the emergency vehicle operators’ course with MCAS Cherry Point’s provost marshal’s offi ce practice the serpentine before their drivers test at foxtrot taxiway July 28. A4 August 4, 2011 The Windsock Marine sergeant major, Marine son serve together in Afghanistan

CPL. RASHAUN X. JAMES need to stay physically fi t, keep a positive 2ND MAW (FWD) attitude and remain humble. CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan “It’s not about ribbons or medals out — Upon hearing the news that his son here, it’s about being a part of a team and would be deploying to Afghanistan, Sgt. doing the best job you can do,” said the el- Maj. Robert Allen of Marine Wing Sup- der Allen. “It’s not about the recognition.” port Squadron 272 began making the ar- While the experience of deploying to- rangements to join the fi ght. gether has further bonded the two Ma- “After I came off of recruiting duty, I rines, both agree the person who has faced started trying to get into a unit that was de- the brunt of heartache and stress has been ploying so I would be here with him (my Leslie Allen, the wife of the elder Allen, son) during his fi rst deployment,” said Al- and mother of the younger. len. “I wanted him to have someone to talk “This whole thing has driven my mother to and vent to.” crazy,” said the younger Allen. “Growing The elder Allen works in the support up, my dad’s deployments really weren’t squadron’s compound on Camp Leather- that bad because after a while we just got neck and spends most of his days literally used to them, but this is all completely dif- across the street from his son, also Robert ferent with us both being here.” Allen, a lance corporal and motor trans- Leslie said her feelings about the deploy- port operator with Combat Logistics Bat- ment fl uctuate daily, but her heart bursts CPL. RASHAUN X. JAMES talion 8. with pride knowing two generations of the After hearing that his son would be deploying to Afghanistan, Sgt. Maj. Robert Allen “This experience has been helpful for Allen family are fi ghting side-by-side. of Marine Wing Support Squadron 272, began making the arrangements to join his both of us,” the sergeant major said. “We But the sergeant major, with 26 years of son in Afghanistan. The elder Allen works in the support squadron’s compound on talk all the time. We laugh and we kid Marine Corps service, said he knows never Camp Leatherneck and spends most of his days literally across the street from his around with each other, and it makes the before has his wife faced the possibility of son, also Robert Allen, a lance corporal and motor transport operator with Combat days go by a bit quicker.” such a devastating loss as during this de- Logistics Battalion 8. But knowing all too well the pitfalls ployment. the same, it’s somehow different with a they’re here. I never thought this would young Marines encounter, the senior Allen “My son and I went on a convoy to- child.” happen.” said he works in earnest to steer his son gether, and it was one of the worst con- In the near future, the younger Al- Both men share a common belief in the away from them. voys they’d had in a long time, with four len will head back to Marine Corps Base importance of loyalty. It is something that “In my experience, young Marines are improvised explosive devices hitting and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Leslie Allen said she has been passed down from father to son so eager to come out here and do great three (medical evacuations),” said Allen. and her daughter-in-law, D’Lee, have been and has evolved into a creed between the things that they forget about the need to “I’d say she’s probably aged 10 years since busy in North Carolina, preparing for the two. have a balance between work and taking we’ve both been out here. She deserves all young Marine’s return. “My son’s got a tattoo on his arm that time to call their spouses to see how they the credit in the world. She’s been taking “D’Lee just signed the contract to move says, ‘family and loyalty,’ and it’s some- are doing back home,” said the sergeant care of everything on the home front, all into base housing, so that’s been keeping thing we live by,” said the elder Allen. major. while continuing to be a great wife to me us busy getting their fi rst home ready for “He’s fi nally seeing what I’ve been talk- Lance Cpl. Allen and his wife, D’Lee, and a wonderful mother for him.” when Robert gets back,” Leslie Allen ex- ing about for all these years, that while he got married Jan. 2, just 22 days before he “I’ve been seeing my husband off for 25 plained. and I are a family, the Marine Corps is our deployed. years now, that I got used to, but this is my A few months after the lance corporal’s family, too. “He defi nitely keeps me in check,” the fi rst time sending my son off as well,” said return, his father will join him in the Jack- “To see my son put on a uniform and younger Allen said about his father. “There Leslie. Both Leslie and her husband are sonville, N.C., area, bringing their time help defend his country with such zeal was one time when I hadn’t called my wife natives of Portland, Maine, and the fam- serving in Afghanistan together to a close. and honor has proven to be the culminat- in about a week and a half and he came ily claims the New England state as their “This has been great,” said the younger ing feature of my career,” said the sergeant and got me out of bed and made me call home outside of the Marine Corps. Allen. “Having someone in your family major. “I feel even better going home to her at 11 o’clock at night.” “I now understand the feelings of a in the same branch of service deployed retire now that my son is a Marine. I know Among other lessons he has imparted mother as opposed to a wife,” Leslie Al- overseas with you is something that every- he’s got it, and everything is good to go.” on his son, Allen said he has stressed the len said. “While many of the feelings are one in the Marine Corps dreams of while Discover your pathway to

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PHOTOS BY LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY (Above) Lt. Col. Ryan Goulette, commanding offi cer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14, speaks with Stephanie Matthews, wife of 2nd Lt. David Matthews, aviation supply offi cer, their son, Jonathan Matthews, and Staff Sgt. Steve Burdett, an aircraft maintenance support equipment specialist with MALS-14, during the new spouses luncheon at Cherry Point’s Millers Landing July 27.

(Left) Shawn McGregor, 2-year-old son of Meghan and Sgt. Nicholas McGregor, an ordnance technician with MALS-14, eats his lunch at the new spouses’ luncheon at Millers Landing July 27. The get-together was focused to be more children-oriented to make it easier for the families to attend and not have to fi nd daycare. MALS-14 families meet, greet at Miller’s Landing LANCE CPL. GLEN E. SANTY makes it a little less daunting than pulling a name off a website or phone book. We’re MCAS CHERRY POINT just trying to take that extra step to do what we can to help out.” In the life of a Marine, where deployments are often and can last anywhere from a few The luncheon also gave spouses the opportunity to meet with the command and the weeks to a year, sometimes all that is necessary is to have a friend to help get through Marines and Sailors that their husbands or wives work with on a daily basis. the best and worst times. “My view is that every unit in the Marine Corps is like a big family,” said Lt. Col. Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 14 started its fi rst quarterly luncheon at Mill- Ryan Goulette, the commanding offi cer of MALS-14. “When you have a new member ers Landing July 27, that gave a chance for Marines, Sailors and their spouses to come of the family, you want to welcome them into the family. The Marines are doing their together and socialize. Marine thing, but the wives and children are keeping the homes together. They are just The MALS-14, family readiness offi cer, Debra Sparkman, a military spouse herself, as important to the whole unit, and that’s why this is so important.” organized the luncheon based on her experience with the common trials of the military The luncheon only lasted a couple of hours. The child-friendly environment made it lifestyle. easier for entire families to attend without the added stress of fi nding a babysitter. “We wanted to use this as an opportunity to get our hands on every person and say, “I’ve been out and about, trying to meet new people since I got here,” said Meghan ‘Hey, we know you’re here. Welcome! Here are some of the things we have going on and McGregor, wife of Sgt. Nicholas McGregor. “This has been nice; my husband is cur- is there anything we can do to assist you,’” said Sparkman. rently in Yuma, Ariz. It makes it easier to have something like this where the kids are The luncheon began with a meet and greet for the spouses and service members, so welcome, and I don’t have to fi nd daycare.” they could intermingle with each other and meet the FRO. “Even though this is our fi rst luncheon, so far it’s been great,” said Goulette. “With “I think that having these gatherings give us one-on-one time with the families,” said more than a thousand Marines, it’s hard, even for me, to meet with everybody. This is Sparkman. “So not only do they know who to call but it also puts a face to the name. It another opportunity to meet with the spouses of MALS-14.”

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GENERAL from page A1 LOOKING BACK from page A1 helicopters. hindered cooperation between the components of the MAGTF and technology In August 2003, Walters became the fi rst commanding offi cer of Marine Tiltrotor Op- hindered the deployment of the Air Combat Element. erational Test and Evaluation Squadron 22, at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C. To solve the problem of unit cohesion, the Marine Corps organized a system There, Walters and his Marines oversaw the testing of the MV-22B Osprey, a Marine where Marine Expeditionary Units would stand up and train together, deploy, Corps aircraft which has become a fi xture in the Afghan skies. and stand down again. Walters’ personal awards include Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, “We didn’t form up way before a deployment,” said retired Maj. Gen. Thomas two Meritorious Service Medals, Air Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation A. Braaten, former commanding general of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Medal, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal. Point. “You met on the docks, so to speak. We didn’t have the long-term build up, which is one of the huge advantages of the Marine Expeditionary Unit today. TORNADO VICTIMS from page A1 They form up six months before a deployment and work together the whole time. The coordination has really improved greatly.” wanted to help. It gives me a new respect for those men and women. It should be us try- According to Braaten, the advantage lies in the leaders of the MEU knowing ing to help them, but in our time of need they were here to help us.” each other. If they’ve been with each other for a long time, they start to think Potter said the residents wanted to show their appreciation to 2nd LAAD by hosting a alike, Braaten explained. This leads to more effective planning and execution. steak dinner for them at the Croatan Presbyterian Church July 29. As for technology, vertical and short take-off and landing capable aircraft “The food was great, but serving our country is what we do as Marines,” said Sgt. Maj. wasn’t a factor until the 1970s. Because of this, the ACE had to be hosted by Robert P. Palechek, the sergeant major of 2nd LAAD Bn. “Serving our country doesn’t countries near the MAGTF’s area of operations, which could be troublesome always mean serving by deploying; we can be a service here at home and that is what my for two reasons. One, diplomacy often prevented American assets from being Marines did in April.” deployed to countries afraid of their neighbor’s violent responses to cooperation with U.S. forces. Two, the logistics of having to operate from land instead of from page A2 CHAPLAIN ships hampered their ability to project force alongside the rest of the MAGTF. that was made up of children, young moms, old moms, and even older grandparents. The invention of the AV-8A and AV-8B Harriers solved the ACE’s problem of There were a handful of men, but they were about as old as that guy at the bar who was not being able to easily accompany the MAGTF. These versatile aircraft became inspired by the Windsock chaplains’ articles. a great advantage for MAGTF forces afl oat because they carried larger bombs One night this pastor was smoking a cigar on his front stoop while drinking a brandy. and payloads than helicopters. A younger woman from the church came walking by with her husband who was not “With the Harriers, we’ve got some serious fi repower,” Braaten said. “Instead from the church. She could never get him to go. The cigar and brandy, however, were of shooting some rockets with a Cobra, you can drop some serious ordnance. the pastor’s connection to this guy. Over a few months, this pastor gathered a bunch of That has made the MEU a much more lethal weapon than it used to be. With the guys, who would never go to church, into a Bible study where cigars and brandy were Harrier, you can do a lot without having to use someone else’s sovereign territory accepted, even welcomed. and go through all the diplomatic obstacles.” A number of our chaplains have had a similar degree of success in Iraq and Afghani- The ability to forward-deploy aircraft aboard ships proved valuable during the stan with cigar smoking Bible studies. Studies with both male and female Marines, some Falkland Islands War between the United Kingdom and Argentina in 1982. The who would never go to a Bible study at chapel or at church in town. Falklands had no runways capable of accommodating military jets needed for I get a sore throat when I smoke a cigar, and it feels like someone dumped some of air superiority, forcing the Argentines to launch all aircraft from their mainland Staten Island’s trash from Arthur Kill in my mouth the next morning. I’m not a big fan of restricting their airpower. The British, on the other hand, had Harriers immediately Brandy. But, I do like an occasional beer. And a Bible study sounds like a great occasion available from their ships. Argentina lost the war and the British reclaimed the to enjoy one. Falkland Islands in part because of their advantage in airpower. We haven’t worked out every detail yet. If you enjoy the chaplains’ articles, this study The most recent upgrade to the ACE came with the MV-22 Osprey. Its fast probably won’t be for you. But if you know an active duty Marine or spouse who wouldn’t fl ight, and vertical take-off and landing hybrid abilities expanded operations of go to a Bible study but likes beer, keep your eyes open for more information. This study the Ground Combat Element. It could carry troops to the destination faster than might be just the thing for him or her. Pass the word. We won’t be meeting in heaven, but conventional helicopters, allowing for greater fl exibility of the MAGTF as a beer will be served. And if you’re reading this, feel free to stay home. Thanks. whole. Braaten pointed out that the Osprey can be launched well ahead of the MAGTF to complete certain missions, such as the tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel that occurred in Libya when an Air Force aircraft crashed due to technical problems. They can also be used for quickly evacuating embassies or any mission that calls for a fast insertion or extraction of people. The CH- 53E Super Stallion, a variation of the original CH-53A Sea Stallion, introduced to the Marine Corps in the 1960s, is also used for evacuations, insertions and extractions, but trades speed for the ability to carry up to a 16-ton load, or 32,000 lbs. While the MAGTF and it’s ACE are forces to be reckoned with already, they will continue to change and adapt to future missions. 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CPL. SAMANTHA H. ARRINGTON 2ND MAW (FWD) FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELARAM II, Afghanistan — Marines with Ma- rine Wing Support Squadron 272 turned up the heat for new Afghan National Army lRElGHTERSDURINGTHElNALEVALUATIONOFABASIClREl ghting course at Forward Operating Base Delaram II, Afghanistan, July 26. Throughout the course, the Marines from MWSS-272, based out of Marine Corps !IR3TATION.EW2IVER ND-ARINE!IRCRAFT7ING INSTRUCTEDTHE!FGHANTROOPSONl re TRUCKOPERATIONS EXTINGUISHINGlRES ANDRESCUE SAWTECHNIQUES4HECOURSEWASTAUGHT in three classes spread throughout three weeks. Each class covered a different portion of the training.w h$URINGTHElRSTTWOCLASSESWESHOWEDTHEMHOWTOUSEALLTHEEQUIPMENTONTHE l re truck and gave them hands-on time, to better learn how to use it,” said Sgt. Justin D. 2ANKIN THE-733 SNONCOMMISSIONEDOFlCERINCHARGEOFAIRCRAFTRESCUElRElGHT ers at the FOB. “There are a lot of different switches and gauges to operate both inside ANDOUTSIDEOFTHElRETRUCKv h7EWOULDTEACHTHENEWlREl ghters the basic operations and then they would go back and practice what they had learned.” &ORTHElNALEVALUATIONON*ULY TWODIFFERENTSTATIONSWEREPREPAREDTOTESTTHENEW lREl ghter’s skills. !TTHElRSTSTATION THE!.!lRElGHTERSEXTINGUISHEDAlREUSINGTHElRETRUCK!TTHE other, Afghan soldiers used a rescue-saw to cut through a large piece of metal to simulate possible real world scenarios. h-OSTOFlREl ghting is learning by experience,” said Cpl. Kevin A. Johnson, an air- CRAFTRESCUElREl ghter with MWSS-272 and a native of Rustburg, Va. “You’ll get the basic courses but then you just have to do it to get better at it. From what I saw today they have got a really good start and they’re going to do great.” Afghan troops. 2ANKIN ANATIVEOF3PRINGlELD )LL SAIDTHENEWlREl ghters will now help put out “I’ve learned a lot and I want to say thank you to the Marines for all the time they spent l res in Delaram district and surrounding areas located in southwestern Afghanistan’s HEREWITHUS vSAID3GT!BDUL+ITALIQ ANEWlREl ghter with the ANA. “We are learning Nimruz province. these trades for the future and the good of Afghanistan. We’ll make sure to use teamwork h4HEYDIDREALLYWELLONTHElNALEXAMINATION vSAID2ANKINh)AMVERYCONlDENTTHAT and share these skills with the others.” they will be able to perform the skills we taught them.” h&IREl ghters, no matter what the nationality, are all a band of brothers. We understand 7ITHTHECOURSECOMPLETE 2ANKINEXPLAINEDTHE!FGHANlREl ghters can now take the each other and we work well together,” said Rankin. “It boiled down to just that. The experience and knowledge they’ve obtained during the training and share it with other BROTHERHOODOFlREl ghters came out between us all.”

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SPRINT CUP NATIONWIDE SERIES CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS NEXT Race: Good Sam RV Insurance 500 Race: U.S. Cellular 250 Race: Good Sam RV Emergency Road Service 125 Where: Pocono Raceway Where: Iowa Speedway Where: Pocono Raceway When: Sunday, 1 p.m. (ET) When: Saturday, 7:30 p.m. (ET) When: Saturday, 1 p.m. (ET) UP... TV: ESPN TV: ESPN2 TV: SPEED 2010 winner: Greg Biffle (right) 2010 winner: Kyle Busch 2010 winner: Elliott Sadler

ByBy RICKRICK MINTERMINTER // TheThe AtlantaAtlanta Journal-ConstitutionJournal-Constitution

NOTEBOOK Keselowski gets 2nd win of ‘11

Brad Keselowski bolted past Ricky Stenhouse Jr., who led 189 of 204 laps, to win Saturday’s Nationwide Series race at Lucas Oil Raceway, formerly know as Indianapolis Raceway Park. It could be the last race for the circuit at the famed short track in Clermont, Ind., as next year that race moves across town to Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For Keselowski, the win, his second of the season and the 14th of his Nationwide career, was special for several rea- sons, among them his connection to the track itself. “Indy has always meant a lot to me,” he said. “Coming from Brad Keselowski Michigan and this FirstFirst being a track that I always drove to, I’ve never missed a race here in all the years as a fan, spec- tator, kid, mechanic and a driver; it’s a place that I always enjoyed coming to. “I’m glad to be able to sit in victory lane as a driver for the first time here. What’s so special time’s about this place is that I have a lot of family on time’s the west side of the state, some of them are here today, and I saw them up in the grandstands. It’s just a privilege to win around people that you grew up with and you know. “It’s almost like a second home track for me. It’s a real pleasure and honor to win here.” a charm Keselowski also said he’d like to see the track a charm remain on the Nationwide schedule. “I’m a big fan of keeping this race track on the schedule, speaking back to the heritage that it Paul Menard, driver of the No. 27 Chevrolet, leads a group of cars during the Sprint Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday. (NASCAR photo) has to me and my family,” he said. “For the sport in general, it’s been a part of the Nationwide Series for a long, long time. Even the sponsor of Spate of first-time winners shows how difficult it can be to dominate the race, Kroger, has been a part of the series for a long time. There’s a lot of honor and tradition that goes with that. It’s certainly something that ith Paul Menard’s victory in Sunday’s er for a few top teams to dominate the win col- he was in the Cup series only because he had we’d like to keep. Hopefully, something will get Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor umn. the backing of his family’s home-improvement worked out.” WSpeedway, three of NASCAR’s biggest “I’m certainly sure there’s cars that ran up stores. It came at Indianapolis Motor Keselowski said short track racing in general four races of 2011 have been won by first-time front, led a lot of laps, that ended up 10th or Speedway, a track where his father John is good for NASCAR. “It can be tough,” he said. winners. Rookie Trevor Bayne won the 12th,” he said of the finish at Indy. “I was just Menard has supported drivers for more than “It can be frustrating for the drivers. It’s some of Daytona 500, and Regan Smith, who finished worrying about our race and what we had to 30 years without a victory, and it puts the 30- the best races to watch for the fans. Heck, even I third at Indy, won the Southern 500. The only do to get track position. year-old Wisconsin native in a great position to enjoy it; I like to watch it when I’m not driving.” “major” to go to a veteran was the Coca-Cola “It’s a product of how we’re racing right now. make the cut for the Chase for the Sprint Cup. 600, which was won by Kevin Harvick. I think every week we know it’s going to be a With the new formula being used this year, The second Daytona race, the 400-miler on fuel mileage race, and we try to plan for that, he’s now in the running for one of the two wild- Accident cancels Pastrana debut the July 4 weekend, went to another first-time to work around it accordingly. Even when it’s card spots that go to race winners who aren’t winner, David Ragan. Overall, there have been races that aren’t necessarily fuel mileage races, in the top 10 in points but are in the top 20. If An X Games accident knocked Travis Pastrana 14 different winners in the 20 Sprint Cup they still play a part in how much track posi- the Chase started today, he’d be in because he’s out of his Nationwide Series debut, which was to races this season. tion you can get, who can pit sooner so you 14th in the standings. have come last Saturday at Lucas Oil Raceway. The reasons for the multiple winners are have that track position.” But he has six more races to run before the He broke his right foot and ankle attempting a many, among them the importance of track Jeff Gordon, who appeared to have the car to Chase starts. trick jump at an event in Los Angeles, and his position and the way fuel mileage seems to beat at the Brickyard, pointed out that the “We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Menard said, Pastrana Waltrip Racing come into play nearly every week. And, many teams that win by gambling on fuel mileage or adding that the final regular-season track, team announced that his say, the tight rules that have come with the playing pit strategy to improve their track Richmond International Raceway, isn’t one of Nationwide debut is Car of Tomorrow prevent any team and driver position, still deserve the wins they get. his better tracks. “We have a lot of work to do. being delayed until the from gaining a significant advantage. “When Regan [Smith] won at Darlington, I We’ll rely on our teammates a lot. They typical- driver is ready. Team owner Richard Childress, whose four- mean, that was a risky move that they made, ly run well at the short tracks. Got to get that “Like fans everywhere car fleet includes Menard’s No. 27 Chevrolet, kind of like what Paul [Menard] did [at Indy],” program figured out. We have a couple inter- we were so excited about said he believes the COT is the big equalizer Gordon said. “But [Smith] drove the wheels off mediate tracks, have a couple of those. Looking Travis’ debut Saturday when it comes to Cup teams and drivers. that thing to keep Carl [Edwards] behind him. forward to that.” night,” team owner “This car is so equal, you got to have the “So you got to give him a lot of credit.” But for now, he can celebrate being a win- Michael Waltrip said in right people, the right driver,” he said. Gordon also gave Menard plenty of credit for ning driver in NASCAR’s elite division. a statement. “We have a “Everything has to come together to win in the job he did in winning the Brickyard. “We’re winners in Sprint Cup,” he said. Travis Pastrana long-term vision with today’s sport. You’re not going to see anybody “Paul was pretty good all day actually,” “That’s the big deal. To do it at Indy, even big- Travis which includes just take off and run away with it.” Gordon said. “I ran with him earlier in the ger deal.” lots of NASCAR. We can’t wait to get him healed And he agreed that the advantage cars out race. It was going to be tough to pass him then. And he said he doesn’t worry about people and in our race cars. front have over those running in traffic, or “There at the end, where I give him a lot of who think he’s just in the show because he has “We talked to our sponsor, Boost Mobile, and track position, is also a big factor. credit, he saved enough fuel to where at the financial resources. agreed to withdraw from Indy and delay our “Today you saw Jimmie Johnson sitting end he went for it. The tires are not too burned “Can’t change people’s opinions,” he said. debut. We’ve waited a long time for someone like there running second for quite a while, then off because he didn’t push the car too hard. He “They’re going to say what they want to say. Travis Pastrana. I guess we’ll just have to wait a gets back in traffic, it’s hard to go,” he said. saved enough fuel that he could run a good That’s fine with me. We’ll celebrate this. We’ll little bit longer.” “Track position is everything.” enough pace that I don’t think I could have enjoy it. We’re going to work hard for Pocono, Pastrana did compete in a RallyCross race on Smith said the fact that many races boil passed him.” try to make the Chase … Sunday, driving with hand controls, but he down to fuel mileage contests also sets the For Menard, the first Cup victory was spe- “I know what I’m capable of … I think we crashed on the last lap while poised to win a stage for multiple winners and makes it hard- cial in many ways. It dispelled the notion that can win a couple more.” bronze medal.

Edwards’uncertainty may affect his Roush teammates SPRINT CUP POINTS NUMERICALLY NASCAR’s highest profile free agent, Sprint Cup points leader Carl Edwards, isn’t saying much about 1. Carl Edwards his contract negotiations, saying those matters are SPEAKING best handled behind the scenes. But others around 682; Leader him are beginning to talk, saying the uncertainty sur- rounding Edwards, if it continues into the coming 2. Jimmie Johnson weeks, could have a negative effect on his champi- 671; behind -11 Laps led by Denny onship bid and on the entire Roush Fenway organiza- 574 tion. Hamlin in the past The speculation in the garage is that Edwards is 3. Kevin Harvick 13 races at Pocono, the mulling a lucrative offer from Joe Gibbs Racing. Greg 670; behind -12 Biffle, Edwards’ teammate at Roush Fenway Racing, most of any driver (he’s only said Edwards needs to go ahead and make a call. run 11 of those races) “It’s obvious that it’s coming to a head,” Biffle said in 4. Kyle Busch his weekly meeting with media members at 666; behind -16 Indianapolis. “At some point he’s going to have to say Fewest caution that ‘I’m not coming back.’ He’s not going be able to 5. Matt Kenseth 750 wait until Homestead [the season finale]. We all know laps in a Brickyard that, so Carl is a big boy, he’s a man and he has to 666; behind -16 400 (in 1995) make his own decisions.” Carl Edwards pits the No. 60 Ford during the Nationwide Series Biffle also said that Edwards’ decision affects all the Federated Auto Parts 300 at Nashville Superspeedway on July 23. 6. Kurt Busch teams at Roush Fenway. (NASCAR photo) 664; behind -18 Points separating “He’s going to have to make a decision, and it’ll be 19 best for everybody so we can plan for sponsorships and “Whether or not he’s staying or going, it’s a big dis- 7. Jeff Gordon Dale Earnhardt, Jr., drivers and teams and people,” Biffle said. “There are a traction, a lot on his mind,” Gordon said. “I think it’s 10th in the Cup standings, lot of people’s jobs on the line – if we’re going to be unfortunate in some ways because I think this is the 630; behind -52 three teams or four teams – so the sooner the better.” best year I’ve seen Carl have with a team and a car and Denny Hamlin, 11th Jeff Gordon agreed with Biffle that it’s best for a capable of winning the championship.” 8. Ryan Newman driver to let his contract decisions be known as soon as But if Edwards decides to leave, Gordon said, that 618; behind -64 possible. “I understand contract negotiations take a changes everything. Points separating long time and there is a lot to them, but truly if you “Let’s say he’s going somewhere else,” Gordon said. 9. Tony Stewart 3 Nationwide Series know or you’ve made a decision, then it’s time to give “They’re done. I just don’t see them winning the cham- everybody enough opportunity to make their decision pionship knowing that they’re leaving. 609; behind -73 points leader Ricky on the back side of that,” he said. “I’m not saying that just for Carl. It would with any- Stenhouse Jr. and second- Gordon also said that if Edwards does decide to body. Anybody that’s going through a contract renegoti- 10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. place Reed Sorenson leave Roush Fenway, he’ll give up his best chance yet ation year, things are up in the air. It’s always going to 606; behind -76 to win a Cup championship. be a distraction.”