Fortes Fortuna Juvat
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
JUNE 18, 2010 VOLUME 41, NUMBER 24 WWW.MCBH.USMC.MIL Hawaii Marine Editor’s note: This is the Corpsman Up! fi rst installment of a two Changing of the Guard part series on heroism. Happy 112th birthday, Hospital Corps Kristen Wong Fortes Photojournalist etty Offi cer 2nd Class Justin Fortuna Pollock, hospital corpsman, P2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, didn’t want his Purple Juvat Heart. A native of Boston, Pollock was unconscious for two days because of an improvised explosive device (Fortune Favors attack in Afghanistan. He said he was ashamed at fi rst, because the Brave) he felt others had worse injuries, and the unit had also lost several members. But after a heart-to- heart talk with his father and time, he wears it with pride. “It’s not just for me,” Pollock said. “It’s for the other guys [who] were killed or seriously injured.” Pollock is one of many corpsmen who deploy with Marine Corps units as a “green Lance Cpl. Reece E. Lodder | Hawaii Marine side” corpsman. Yesterday, more than 200 Lance Cpl. Reece E. Lodder hospital corpsmen aboard Marine Combat Correspondent Corps Base Hawaii celebrated A tall, wiry man with jet-black the establishment of the Navy hair and an infectious smile sits Hospital Corps. relaxed in a simple chair. He’s Throughout history and calm, inviting, and well-spoken, today, corpsmen have been quick witted and intelligent. administering medical checkups, The room is clammy and dressing wounds and supporting humid but that doesn’t matter the Marine Corps and the Navy. to him. He speaks intensely — Those who work with Marine more mesmerizing than draining. Corps units and regularly deploy Though he’s just back from a day with them are called green side of diving, his energy level hasn’t corpsmen. Corpsmen who work depleted. at clinics on bases and ships are He’s shirtless, revealing tattoos called “blue side” corpsmen. that carpet his chest and back. “Hospital corpsmen are very The unique assortment of ink important to the mission because offers a glimpse into his life not only do they provide aid to and personality — depicting the injured and save lives, they’re spirituality, his Italian roots and a morale booster,” said Senior military service. Chief Petty Offi cer Donald Oliver Apart from his ink, one might Jr., senior enlisted leader, 3rd not picture him as a battle- Sgt. Mark Fayloga | Regimental Combat Team 7 Marine Regiment, of Wichita, Kan. hardened U.S. Marine. His story Lt. Col. Jeffrey C. Holt, commanding offi cer, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, addresses the “Knowing that your ‘doc’ or your and stare beg to differ. As Cpl. Marc crowd at a lunch event honoring the work of 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and welcom- corpsman’s right there, it’s almost ing their replacement, 3/3, at Patrol Base Jaker, June 3. Anthony Madding speaks, his like having a safety helmet when steely eyes reveal life experience you ride a bike. You’re going to go and wisdom well beyond his years. 3/3 takes over 1/3’s AO in Helmand a little bit faster, push a little bit Hailing from the approximately harder because you know ‘doc’s’ 76,000-person city of Brick going to take care of you.” Township, N.J., Madding never Sgt. Mark Fayloga Remembering Those Lost Regimental Combat Team 7 Some sailors, like Petty Offi cer expected to become the recipient 3rd Class Jeremy Garner, hospital of a Bronze Star Medal with combat 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment FORWARD OPERATING BASE Sgt. William J. Cahir corpsman, 2/3, enlisted in the distinguishing device for “heroic Navy not knowing they would be achievement in connection with GERONIMO, Helmand Province, Lance Cpl. David R. Baker Islamic Republic of Afghanistan — Lance Cpl. Donald J. Hogan a corpsman. combat operations against the “It’s a very interesting role enemy.” As Col. Randall P. Newman spoke during Lance Cpl. Justin J. Swanson the transfer of authority ceremony from because you’re almost in two services,” Garner said of being a See HEROISM, A-6 the “Lava Dogs” 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Regiment, to 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Cpl. Mark D. Juarez green side corpsman. Regiment, at Forward Operating Base Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Meinert Garner, of Jackson, Tenn., said Geronimo, June 6, he had to raise his Lance Cpl. Timothy J. Poole being a green side corpsman gave Be aware of voice to be heard over the hum of a nearby Lance Cpl. Noah M. Peir him “two sets” of everything, generator. Lance Cpl. Curtis M. Swenson from bosses to uniforms. “Off-limits At 18, Pollock originally See RELIEF, A-6 planned to be in the Coast Guard. establishments” But since his enlistment in the Navy in January 2007, he has Lance Cpl. Tyler L. Main grown fond of the Marines. Combat Correspondent “[My parents have] been really K-Bay honors fallen policeman supportive,” Pollock said. “I’ve Two local businesses have done really well here.” recently been fl agged as “off- Christine Cabalo Department. “He was an outstanding Pollock became designated as a limits establishments” for Marine Photojournalist mentor, a brother, a father fi gure and a Fleet Marine Force corpsman, and Corps Base Hawaii Marines and devoted family man.” volunteered to work for the 3rd sailors. haring their memories, dozens Colleagues and one of Vivao’s family Marine Division. Altar Solum and The gathered at the Base Chapel last Friday members spoke during the ceremony. Warehouse, in Honolulu, are Sto salute fallen civilian policeman Photos of him training and on the job now off-limits to all Marines Tauveve Vivao. were displayed in a slideshow as Israel See CORPSMEN, A-7 and tenant commands of MCB “He really made a difference,” said Lt. Kamakawiwoole’s medley of “Somewhere Hawaii, as of June 2. Col. Karla M. Jessup, provost marshal, Over the Rainbow” and “What a Wonderful According to Naval Criminal Marine Corps Base Hawaii. “He took time World” piped in through speakers. Later, a Investigative Service, the two to talk to people. He was one of those traditional bagpipe rendition of “Amazing establishments have been special people that made everyone around Grace” was played. identifi ed as rave clubs that them feel special.” Several members of the Vivao family participate in illegal drug sales. The 42-year-old from Waipahu was one attended, including his wife Talalelei Vivao Also, there had been speculation of the fi rst MCB Hawaii graduates of the and his brother-in-law. Many wore white to whether Boardriders Bar and Marine Corps Civilian Police program in T-shirts with the fallen policeman’s photo. Grill, in Kailua, is off-limits as November 2008. Vivao, after an apparent Vivao, who served more than 20 years in well. heart attack, collapsed on one of the base’s the U.S. Army, in his later years joined the Kristen Wong | Hawaii Marine According to a June 16 letter running tracks during training May 11. Hawaii Army National Guard. Several of Petty Offi cer 1st Class Andrew Jen- from base commanding offi cer Earlier this month, Vivao was interred his co-workers from the HIARNG attended Col. Robert Rice to Boardriders kins, assistant lead petty offi cer, 1st at Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in the ceremony. Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, of owner James Mansell, the Kaneohe. Hawaii Army National Guard Spc. White Cloud, Mich., demonstrates establishment was off-limits but “He was the best man I knew,” said Charles Schmid, cannon crewman, 487th how to attach an IV to Petty Offi cer Amarillo, Texas native Cpl. David Ramos, 1st Class Eduardo Magpayo, hospital See LIMITS, A-7 military policeman, Military Police See HONOR, A-8 corpsman, 1/3, of San Diego. Inside today’s Hawaii Marine Weekend Forecast Kick this Pipeline The Intramural Soccer Local hangout offers Saturday Sunday League season is in full a wide variety of Scattered Showers Scattered Showers swing, B-2 entertainment off the High — 86 High — 85 beaten path, C-1 Low — 72 Low — 72 A-2 • JUNE 18, 2010 HAWAII MARINE NEWS BRIEFS “KINGS OF BATTLE” LEADERS TRADE PLACES U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command (MARSOC) brief An information and screening brief is scheduled on June 22 at the Klipper Ballroom beginning at 8 a.m. They are looking for disciplined, intelligent, mature and physically fit warriors. For more information, contact (760) 763- 5101/5102, (760) 468-7823, or DSN 361-5101. See the website at http://www.marsoc.usmc.mil or e- mail [email protected]. Bazaar and Fun Fair Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two (CPRW-2) and the First Class Petty Officer As- sociation (FCPOA) are hosting a Bazaar and Fun Fair on June 22 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a fundraiser for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). Tables and tents will be setup next to the John W. Finn building for anyone interested in selling their goods in a garage sale style arrangement. Games, food and entertainment are also scheduled, includ- ing a dunk tank. Contact the following for more information: [email protected] or 342-6594; [email protected] or 257-0509, ext. 8407; or [email protected] or 257-0509, ext. 8008. UVA and SARC Training Training will be conducted for Command ap- pointed Uniformed Victim Advocate (UVA) and Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) Train- ing positions on the following dates: UVA Training will be held on June 22-24 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.