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Vol. 46, No. 32 ht x tp:// .asp www fault Marine Corps Air Station .marin es/de es.mil/unit/a ntennial/pag Beaufort, S.C. viation/ce “The noiseStream you hear is the sound of freedom.” Inside Careers up Sports in smoke intoxication, excitement, stupefaction of the central Spice now nervous system, or a psy- chologically altered state. testable In March, the Drug Cpl. Courtney C. White Enforcement Administra- Community Relations Chief tion added five synthetic cannabinoids to the list Showtime’s Recent advances in of substances governed dominance continues technology and toxicol- by the Controlled Sub- n Sports 1 ogy are aiding Marine stances Act, essentially leaders in the battle rendering them illegal Illustration by Cpl. R.J. Driver against Spice use. by the DEA. Prior to this Staff Sergeant Vivian Boone, the adjutant chief for Marine Corps Air Station Until recently, the sub- ruling, the Marine Corps Beaufort, graduated from the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy in stances that comprise actively sought to prevent Abroad Camp Lejeune, N.C. Aug. 10 as the distinguished honor graduate with the the cannabinoid com- the drug from impacting highest grade point average. The SNCO Academy is one of many professional monly known as Spice the welfare and readiness military education schools offered throughout the Marine Corps. were undetectable by of the Corps and charged urinalysis. Now, accord- any Marine found violat- ing to Chief Warrant Of- ing its strict substance ficer 2 Trevon Gray, the abuse policy with Article Air Station investigations 92 of the Uniformed Code Leading by example officer, “All Marines sus- of Military Justice for fail- Marine Corps offers pected of using Spice will ure to obey. Marines can career courses for “I feel the career course be required to take a uri- also face charges under leaders nalysis, either voluntarily Article 112A for wrong- will help me as a leader or command authorized, ful use or possession of a Marine earns Medal Sgt. Gina C. Rindt through the Division of controlled substance, and Staff Writer of Honor and help my Marines learn Forensic Toxicology.” administrative separation n Main 3 As a staff noncommis- Spice is a brand name for from the Marine Corps. sioned officer in the Ma- from my experiences.” a mixture of herbs that is Aboard the Air Station, rine Corps, a lot is expect- often sold as incense or as more than 120 Marines ed from you as a Marine Staff Sgt. Vivian Boone an herbal smoking blend and sailors have been con- and as a leader. Air station adjutant chief and is usually smoked for victed of Spice use. The Career Course its cannabis-like effects. Although steps have provides Marine Corps According to Marine been taken to federally Feature Staff Sergeants and Staff placed emphasis on the ers, and in their own way, Corps Forces Command prohibit the substances Sergeant selectees with leadership development must find methods to best Order 5355.1, Marines found in Spice, Marines the knowledge and skills and war fighting skills employ the knowledge are barred from possess- may still see similar prod- necessary to assume lead- necessary to lead Marines gained from the PME ing, purchasing, using, ucts marketed throughout ership roles of greater in combat. The course also schools they attend, con- selling, distributing, intro- the state of South Caro- responsibility throughout builds upon the knowledge tinued Burton. There are ducing onto a military in- lina and are cautioned their career. gained in the distance edu- many PME opportunities stallation and manufactur- that these products are The SNCO Academy cation program. available to Marines where ing substances that, when is a professional military “[Staff Sgt. Boone] dem- they can learn many skills ingested and/or inhaled, education school under onstrated her dedication, and ways to become bet- are capable of inducing s e e SPICE, p a g e 4 the academic supervision and motivation to compete ter Marines. of the Marine Corps Uni- with her peers by going The course offers aca- versity, which falls within through the course and demics covering topics PMO dogs trained the Marine Corps Combat graduating with such hon- such as military opera- to protect Development Command. ors,” said Sgt. Maj. William tions, war fighting, award n Main 6 Staff Sergeant Vivian Burton, Marine Corps Air writing, military corre- Boone, the adjutant chief Station Beaufort sergeant spondence, public speak- for the Air Station, and major. “It is important for ing and more. While aca- Washington, D.C. na- all SNCOs to go to the ca- demics are an important tive, recently returned reer course to help better part of the course other Review from the Camp Lejeune themselves and ultimately essential parts including SNCO Academy in North the Marines under them. physical training, which Carolina as the distin- “The course is highly are organized by SNCOs guished honor graduate competitive and allows in the course, play an im- for achieving the highest the participants to absorb portant part in educating grade point average. different levels of experi- the SNCOs. During her time at the ence from other Marines career course, Boone re- at the course.” ceived instruction that Marines are all lead- s e e Le a d i n g , p a g e 4 Illustration by Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Ferguson

Sigler’s Rotisserie n Lowcountry Lifestyle 2 MOL reduces excess paperwork Lance Cpl. Josh Pettway check out and in hours range Staff Writer from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. On Did you Marine Online offers many weekends this ranges from 8 time saving features that Ma- a.m. to 8 p.m. When leaving the know... rines can use to view their train- local area, the hours range from ing record, apply for leave or 12:01 a.m. to noon. August 19, review their awards. Applying the proper times 1919, “The The site is user friendly and helps mitigate accidents, which faster than filing paperwork, but is ultimately the Commandant’s Marines’ Hymn” it is important to still pay atten- intent, according to Tagle. was registered tion to details like having the Monitoring leave days is as proper contact number, email important as applying the cor- with the U.S. and address listed. Many of the rect information. No more than Copyright site’s features will save and load 75 days will carry over into a old information. new year. Office “One of the biggest issues I’ve Marine Online also supports seen is, Marines inputting in- the Installation Personnel Ad- correct leave information,” said ministration Center by allowing Gunnery Sgt. Edward Tagle, Marines to make changes online Headquarters and Headquar- they would normally have to go Index ters Squadron administration to IPAC for, Tagle said of the var- chief. “Sometimes, MOL auto- ious aspects of MOL. “It’s a good Main fills leave information from pre- program and more Marines need Mess Hall Menu n 2 vious entries and Marines have, to explore it. “Noncommissioned News Briefs n 2 unknowingly, left the informa- officers can view other Marines’ Need to Know n 2 tion without making the proper records, which may help them change in address. prepare for the arrival of a new Corps Shot n 3 Feature n “The same happens for the phone Marine.” 6 numbers at times. Even though we Marine Online allows users to have a recall roster, numbers could prepare for some things in ad- Photoo by Cpl. R.J. Driver Sports change at any time, so it is impor- vance. Sergeants and above can Marine Online, or MOL, offers a variety of different tools accessible to all Marines, which allows them to complete many tasks in quick Briefs n 1 tant to use the proper information submit their Fitness Reports and efficient manners. Some of MOL's capabilities range from al- n 3 the first time.” through MOL, see who is work- Classifieds lowing Marines to request leave, submit Fitness Reports and soon Commentary n 4 Another reoccurring issue is entering incorrect leave hours. MOL will have Service Record Books and Officer Qualification If Marines are staying local, s e e MOL, p a g e 4 Reports online as well. Live-fire training at MCRD Parris Island Notice to Mariners. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island will be conducting extended live-fire training Wednesday, August 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The marsh and waterways in the range impact area to include Archers Creek, Ribbon Creek, and Edding Creek will be closed to boater traffic. For questions regarding firing times and waterway closures please contact the Weapons and Field Training Battalion Range Control at 228-3170.

2 The Jet Stream Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 Command Information Fightertown News Briefs Grab a bite and go Swamp Fox Drive -Through today in front of For any concerns or questions about checking out building 600 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. H&HS Marines audio visual equipment, call 228-7735. and sailors are invited to pick up the food and take it to go or take a seat in the shade and stay for a bit. Give your opinion RSVP with Lisa Montanez at 228-7663. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is on Facebook and looking for your feedback. The Jet Stream is Promotion Photos trying to get input on what you would like to see, or The photo studio aboard Marine Corps Air Sta- not see, in the paper. Feel free to comment or give us tion Beaufort in building 596 is open weekly Monday your opinion on our Facebook page under the discus- through Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. sion tab at www.facebook.com/MCASBeaufort. 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White storms with a defined surface circulation and maximum sustained Sunday Press Chief winds of 38 mph or less. Lunch Dinner Staff Sgt. Brian Kester Baked fish with butter Wisconsin cheese Tropical Storm - An organized system of strong thunderstorms with a crumb topping soup Editors defined surface circulation and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph. Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Ferguson Monday - Friday Breakfast Barry Kaufman Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven fried bacon Hurricane - An intense tropical weather system of strong thun- Monday derstorms with a well-defined surface circulation and maximum Staff Writers sustained winds of 74 mph or higher. Lunch Dinner Sgt. Gina C. Rindt Southwestern corn Spanish chorizo and Cpl. R.J. Driver chowder potato soup Cpl. Justin M. Boling Lance Cpl. Josh Pettway Tuesday Lance Cpl. Rubin J. Tan Lunch Dinner What are the hurricane hazards? 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High Shooter Staff Sgt. J.P. Helton Things you need to know qualified on the pistol Fraud, Waste and Abuse Siren sound meanings If you know of or suspect any fraud, range with an expert score waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, Upon notification from the weather office, Giant Voice pre-recorded call 228-7777. messages will be broadcast. All destructive weather notifications begin and of 383 during the week of If you know of or suspect any fraud, end with a 12 second wailing siren. Then follow on information is repeated Aug. 19. waste or abuse within MAG-31, call twice between siren wails. The following are abbreviated examples of each (252) 466-5038. warning that will be broadcast through Giant Voice. The automated answering service on these lines are available 24 hours a day. -Lightning within 5 nautical miles... announced sounding “all clear”. -Thunder storm Condition 1, winds Test tone – A steady tone will be up to 50 knots and/ or hail up to 3/4 broadcast for 10 seconds, followed Sexual Assault of an inch… by an alert stating “This is a test” The contact numbers for a Uniformed -Tornado condition 1 a tornado and then another 10 second tone. Victim Advocate are 228-4784 and is imminent… For more information please call 228-4110. The after hours number is -Tornado condition 2… observed 228-7904, or for example warning 592-0646. within 60 nautical miles tones, visit: www.whelen.com/out- -An all clear broadcast will be door/warningtones.htm Around the Corps The Jet Stream Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 3 Marine awarded for actions in Afghanistan White House Press Release On September 15th, President Ba- rack Obama will award Dakota Meyer, a former active duty Marine Corps Corporal, the Medal of Honor for con- spicuous gallantry. He will receive the Medal of Honor for his courageous actions while serving as a member of Marine Embedded Training Team 2-8, Regional Corps Advisory Command 3-7, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on September 8, 2009 in support of Opera- tion Enduring Freedom. He will be the third living recipient - and first Marine - to be awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in Iraq or Afghanistan. He and his family will join the President at the White House to commemorate his ex- ample of selfless service. Dakota Meyer was born in Columbia, Kentucky on June 26, 1988, attended local public schools, and graduated from Green County high school. In 2006, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at a recruiting station in Louisville, Kentucky, and completed his basic training at Parris Island Re- cruit Training Depot later that year. In 2010, he completed his active duty commitment and currently serves in the Inactive Ready Reserve of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as a Ser- geant. He is a highly skilled Marine Photo by Sgt. Jimmy D. Shea infantryman and Scout Sniper who is At the conclusion of his speech to 350 faculty and staff in Green County High School, Greensburg, Ky., Dakota Meyer, watches also trained as a Combat Lifesaver. At them as they leave, Aug. 3. Meyer will receive the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor, from President Ba- the time of his deployment to combat rack Obama in Washington, Sept. 15, making him the first living Marine recipient since the Vietnam War. Meyer was assigned duty in Afghanistan he was serving as to Embedded Training Team 2-8 advising the Afghan National Army in the eastern provinces bordering Pakistan. He will be a turret gunner and driver. awarded for heroic actions in Ganjgal, Afghanistan, Sept. 8, 2009. While on active duty, he deployed twice to the combat theater, serving in both Iraq and Afghanistan. During of Marine Embedded Train- the kilometer up into the heart attackers at point blank 2007, he deployed to Iraq for Opera- Official ing Team 2-8, Regional Corps of a deadly U-shaped ambush. range and suppressed enemy tion Iraqi Freedom with Third Battal- Advisory Command 3-7, in During the fight he killed at fire so 24 Marines and soldiers ion, Third Marines, and during 2009- citation Kunar Province, Afghanistan, on least eight Taliban, personally could break-out. Despite being 10, he deployed to Afghanistan for 8 September 2009. When the evacuated 12 friendly wound- wounded, he made a fourth at- Operation Enduring Freedom. The President of the United forward element of his combat ed, and provided cover for an- tack with three others to search His military decorations include: a States in the name of The team began to be hit by intense other 24 Marines and soldiers for missing team members. Medal, Navy and Marine Congress takes pleasure in fire from roughly 50 Taliban in- to escape likely death at the Nearly surrounded and under Corps Commendation Medal with “V” presenting the MEDAL OF surgents dug-in and concealed hands of a numerically superior heavy fire he dismounted the device for valor, Navy and Marine HONOR to on the slopes above Ganjgal and determined foe. On his vehicle and searched house to Corps Achievement Medal, and Good village, Corporal Meyer mount- first foray his lone vehicle drew house to recover the bodies of Conduct Medal. His other awards CORPORAL DAKOTA L. ed a gun-truck, enlisted a fel- machine gun, mortar, rocket his fallen team members. By his and decorations include the Combat MEYER, UNITED STATES low Marine to drive, and raced grenade and small arms fire extraordinary heroism, pres- Action Ribbon, National Defense Ser- MARINE CORPS to attack the ambushers and while he rescued five wound- ence of mind amidst chaos and vice Medal, Afghanistan Campaign aid the trapped Marines and ed soldiers. His second attack death, and unselfish devotion Medal with one bronze campaign For service as set forth in Afghan soldiers. During a six disrupted the enemy’s ambush to his comrades in the face of star, with one the following hour fire fight, Corporal Meyer and he evacuated four more great danger, Corporal Meyer bronze campaign star, Global War on single-handedly turned the tide wounded Marines. Switching to reflected great credit upon Terrorism Service Medal, Sea Ser- For conspicuous gallantry and of the battle, saved 36 Marines another gun-truck because his himself and upheld the highest vice Deployment Ribbon, NATO ISAF intrepidity at the repeated risk and soldiers and recovered the was too damaged they again traditions of the Marine Corps Afghanistan Medal, and a Rifle Expert of his life above and beyond bodies of his fallen brothers. sped in for a third time, and and the United States Naval Badge (3rd Award) and Pistol Expert the call of duty as a member Four separate times he fought as turret gunner killed several Service. Badge (2nd Award).

Heroic actions “Meyer and Rodriguez-Chavez drove the kilometer 1. Overview On Sept. As they approached, the focus of enemy fire, as a of the ‘kill zone’ and entered into the heaviest zone 8, 2009, approximately lights in the village went barrage of mortars, rock- 15 kilometers south into out and the patrol was am- et-propelled-grenades of fire, without the aid of supporting arms, in order to the Ganjgal Village, Ku- bushed at approximately (RPGs), machine gun and nar Province, Afghani- 0530 by more than 50 in- small arms fire were sent aid wounded American Soldiers, Marines and ANA/ stan, Embedded Train- surgents in well-fortified their way. ing Team (ETT) 2-8, positions along a premed- Without hesitation, Mey- ABP forces. The two Marines became the focus of Regional Corps Advisory itated one-kilometer-long, er and Rodriguez-Chavez Command 3-7 joined to- U-shaped kill zone within evacuated wounded, pro- enemy fire, as a barrage of mortars, rocket-propelled- gether with elements of Ganjgal Village and from vided essential aid and grenades (RPGs), machine gun and small arms fire 1st Kandak, 2nd Brigade, the mountains above Gan- recovered bodies of the 201st Corps of Afghan Na- jgal Valley. joint operation unit taking were sent their way. tional Army (ANA) and The American Soldiers, them back to the casualty 2nd Kandak of the Afghan Marines and ANA/ABP collection point (CCP), Without hesitation, Meyer and Rodriguez-Chavez Border Police (ABP) for a forces took cover, re- then ventured back into joint operation to conduct turned fire and made the kill-zone four more evacuated wounded, provided essential aid and re- a key leader engagement multiple attempts to call times, still in search of the with village elders to dis- for artillery and air sup- forward element. covered bodies of the joint operation unit taking them cuss security develop- port. Meyer was instruct- Upon reentry, Rodri- ment plans. Marine ETT ed to remain at his post at guez-Chavez warned back to the casualty collection point (CCP), then advisers were allocated the ORP. The forward el- Meyer that they may get in groups of four to pair ement, his ETT, had been stuck in the rough ter- ventured back into the kill-zone four more times, still with ANA/ABP forces. At pinned down at their rain ahead. In spite of this the time, Sergeant (then- position and encircled risk, Meyer remained in search of the forward element. Corporal) Dakota L. Mey- by enemy fire. As casu- steadfast, remarking, er was serving with his alties mounted, the joint “I guess we’ll die with Upon reentry, Rodriguez-Chavez warned Meyer that four-man ETT including operation unit remained them.” As forward move- 1st. Lt. Michael Johnson, pinned down without sup- ment resumed, the two they may get stuck in the rough terrain ahead. In spite Staff Sgt. Aaron Kene- port for two hours. Upon continued to be the target of this risk, Meyer remained steadfast, remarking, ‘I fick, and Corpsman Third listening to 1st. Lt. John- of attack by the enemy. Class James Layton. The son yell over the radio, “If Rodriguez-Chavez ma- guess we’ll die with them.’” joint operation unit was [you] don’t give me this neuvered the HMMWV organized into four ele- air support, we are going while Meyer staved off ments: an observation to die out here,” Meyer the enemy with effective post, a quick reaction requested permission to fire atop the turret. An ar- fight in the form of a ing small arms and RPG ghan soldiers. Meyer force (QRF), a dismount- enter the kill-zone and tillery malfunction forced UH-60 helicopter provid- mortar machine gun fire, personally killed at least ed patrol and a security was denied the four times the two Marines to return ing much needed cover. ran into the direction of eight Taliban insurgents, element at the objective he asked. After four deni- to the ORP to swap vehi- The PARARESCUEMEN the helicopter until he while providing cover for rally point (ORP). Meyer als, he took it upon him- cles for a working heavy aboard the helicopter in- came upon the four life- his team to fight their way was tasked to the security self to leave his relatively machine gun. Along the formed Meyer of spotting less bodies of the four out and escape certain element at the ORP while safe location at the ORP. route back, more wound- what appeared to be four missing Marine advisors death. his ETT team, now joined Meyer mounted a gun ed were discovered, re- bodies. Meyer dismount- – his ETT. Moving out of Still after all his valiant by Gunnery Sgt. Edwin truck with Rodriguez- trieved and transported ed the HMMWV and ran the ditch, across the dan- effort, Meyer does not Johnson, served as the Chavez as the driver. to safety. In the course of to the identified location. ger zone, he transported consider himself a hero. forward element of the the exchange, Meyer sus- Even with the helicopter the bodies with the assis- “The heroes are the men joint operation unit. 3. Rescue With con- tained a laceration to his keeping an eye on him tance of Swenson and the and women still serving,” 2. Ambush The joint tact to the forward ele- arm from RPG and mor- from above, Meyer was ABP commander. he said. operation unit, consist- ment lost, Meyer and tar fire, but it would not in a riskier position now For his actions on Sept. ing of American Soldiers, Rodriguez-Chavez drove deter him. than he would have been 4. Conclusion Over the 8, 2009, his selfless valor Marines and ANA/ABP the kilometer of the ‘kill Still in search of his if he had stayed close to course of a six-hour fire- that day in keeping with forces, dismounted at the zone’ and entered into ETT, Meyer led a fifth the vehicles with other fight, without regard for the highest traditions of ORP, leaving behind the the heaviest zone of fire, and final charge back members of his group. his own personal safety, the Marine Corps and vehicles with Staff Sgt. without the aid of sup- into the kill-zone accom- He was out in front of Meyer entered the kill the United States Naval Juan Rodriguez-Chavez porting arms, in order to panied by Marine 1st. the group, moving near zone five separate times Services, Sgt. Dakota L. and Cpl. Meyer. From aid wounded American Lt. Ademola Fabayo and buildings and terrain and to evacuate the wounded, Meyer has earned the dis- his position, Cpl. Meyer Soldiers, Marines and Army Capt. William Sw- drawing a high volume provide essential aid and, tinguished recognition of watched the patrol make ANA/ABP forces. The enson. Air support finally of enemy fire. Meyer, ultimately, saved the lives being awarded the Medal way to the village on foot. two Marines became the came hours into the fire disregarding continu- of 13 Marines and 23 Af- of Honor. 4 The Jet Stream Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 In Other News

MOL to view promotions and mitting a large roster for be scanned into their file. LEADING there are those few, who step continued from page 1 sometimes to see where IPAC. Each section can This way, Marines will not up and take on roles outside [my peers] are now,” said input their recommenda- have to physically carry continued from page 1 of their military occupation- Lance Cpl. Mario Reyes, tions and then the com- their book from one duty al specialty and serve the ing on it, view who has a postal clerk with Head- manding officer can see station to the next. needs of the Corps. These completed a report and quarters and Headquar- and approve them. Tagle concluded by say- “The career course offered Marines help teach new Ma- when it has been routed. ters Squadron. Officer Qualification ing that MOL has many a variety of SNCOs from dif- rines, keep a base running The command will also Proficiency and con- Records and Service Re- capabilities and, “It’s a ferent MOSs to learn from, smoothly, make sure the have the ability to view duct marks can be loaded cord Books will eventu- very easy program to learn and compete with each military is getting paid and record books online. electronically into the ally be available online and navigate, even if users other; which helped me much more. “I use it periodically system, instead of sub- as well. All updates will aren’t computer savvy. become a better leader for “I am ready to take on this my Marines,” Boone said. new position and make a pos- “The SNCOs play a large itive difference while there,” role in the physical training Boone said. “As a SNCO, I program, because they will have multiple responsibili- be expected to do the same ties as not just the adjutant with their own Marines.” chief, but as someone who MOL Allows Marines to… Boone, who was hand- can help others become bet- picked to be the Air Sta- ter and more proficient with View: Complete: tion’s adjutant chief, brings their MOS. Personal Reports Fitness reports many leadership skills to, “I feel the [SNCO Acade- Basic Individual Record Leave requests not only the Air Station, but my] has helped me become Basic Training Record Special Liberty requests to the Marine Corps. a more well rounded and Individual Medical Record “She is a hub for commu- knowledgeable Marine and Projected PFT/CFT & Com- nication aboard the Air Sta- SNCO, which I will plan on tion and plays a vital role posite Scores NCO and SNCOs can: sharing with the Marines View incoming Marines re- in providing the necessary around me.”

cords skills to complete her job,” The many courses Change: Approve/deny requests Burton said. “[Boone] is throughout the Marines Personal contact information Submit Pro/Cons capable of doing a great Corps play a vital role in Duty Preference Codes job and received multiple making sure those Marines, Foreign Travel Information CO and Sgt. Majors: new tools as a SNCO dur- who train to become bet- Self-professed Language View and approve Pro/Cons ing her time at the Staff ter at being a Marine and a Skills View command records NCO Academy.” better leader, will continue While many Marines do to learn and pass on that their jobs above and beyond, knowledge to others.

SPICE them, not only because continued from page 1 it is against rules and regulations, but because they need to help that included in the list of pro- service member.” hibited substances. Although the Marine Photo illustration by Barry Kaufman The long-term effects of Corps currently has a way using the synthetic mari- of testing for Spice, they juana alternative are not are still looking for more yet known due to how cost effective ways to han- new it is. The DEA de- dle the problem. scribed effects of Spice to “Using Spice or any other Read more online be anxiety, nausea, vomit- controlled substance is not ing, elevated blood pres- worth throwing away your To view The Jet Stream online visit www.thebootandjetstream.com. Some of the sure, seizures, hallucina- career and killing your many locations for up-to-date news and information about Marine Corps Air Sta- tions, paranoid behavior brain cells,” Gray said. tion Beaufort and Marines around the world visit the following websites. and non-responsiveness. For more information on “If a service member prohibited substances in DVIDS at www.dvidshub.net/units/MCASB knows of another Ma- the Marine Corps, consult Facebook at www.facebook.com/MCASBeaufort rine or sailor who is us- your chain of command, or Marines.mil at www.Marines.mil ing Spice or any other substance abuse preven- mind-alerting substance tion specialists available it is their responsibility through Marine Corps to report it,” Gray said. Community Services at “It is their duty to report 228-1620/2044/7057. In Other News The Jet Stream Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 5

Photo by Cpl. R.J. Driver Staff Sgt. Cydney Rose, Marine Security Guard screener, speaks in front of an audience of Marines at the Lasseter Theatre aboard the Air Station, Aug. 15. The MSG screeners were aboard the Air Station to inform interested Marines about the qualifications and restrictions to perform MSG duty Marine Corps’ best kept secret revealed at Air Station Cpl. R. J. Driver Staff Writer MCESG History Representatives of the The Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard Marine Corps Embassy Program, in its current form, has been in place Security Guard Recruiting, Advertising and Screen- since December 1948, but the Marine Corps ing team, visited to the Air has a long history of cooperation and distinc- Station’s Lasseter Theatre Aug. 15. tion with the Department of State (DOS) going The duo informed inter- back to the early days of the Nation. From the ested Marines about op- raising of the United States flag at Derna, Tripoli, portunities available and the qualifications it takes and the secret mission of Archibald Gillespie in to become a Marine Corps California, to the 55-days at Peking, the United Embassy Security Guard. States Marines have served many times on “For two weeks out of the month, we travel the special missions as couriers, guards for embas- East and West coast vis- sies and delegations, and to protect American iting the various installa- officials in unsettled areas. tions informing Marines about the opportunities MSG duty can offer,” ex- plained Staff Sgt. Anthony As the saying goes, with If a Marine fits that crite- Lappe, member of the Ma- great power comes great ria and their package is ac- rine Corps Embassy Se- responsibility, responsibil- cepted, they are then sent curity Guard Recruiting, ity the Marine Corps plac- to Quantico, Va., where Advertising and Screen- es with only a select few. they will be given all the ing team. “Marines who According to Lappe, the tools they need to survive complete an MSG tour re- selection process is very de- three, 12-month tours in turn with skills that make tailed. Marines are required a foreign country for ser- them stand out ahead of to have a secret clearance, geants and below and two, their peers.” be financially stable, a gen- 18-month tours for staff According to Lappe, Ma- eral technical score of 90 sergeants and above. rines will have the chance or more and sergeants and The best kept secret in to make connections with below must be single just to the Marine Corps isn’t government officials and name a few. told easily. agencies, which could help them transistion into their civilian lives. These opportunities had the Marines in the theater hanging on every word, as Staff Sgt. Cydney Rose explained, “the Marines at their post have access to a language coach and state- of-the-art equipment.” The language coach is key in the Marines’ world- wde duties. “They need to know how to say phrases like ‘stop, put your hands behind your back’ in languages such as French, Italian, Latin and Spanish because of the many embassies we have throughout the world,” Rose explained. The duties of a Marine security guard are like no other. Rose provided in- sight into how important a responsibility they have and shared her experiences. “I’ve personally had to guard the president four times,” Rose said, which brought some gravity to the situation. 6 The Jet Stream Friday, Aug. 19 , 2011 Fightertown Feature

It is 7 a.m. in a humid, dimly-lit kennel. Three, industrial sized fans keep the canine aroma flow- ing through the air. The constant barking and panting coupled with fans must make it hard to sleep at night. In a matter of minutes, handlers fill the narrow walkway as the working dogs survey their every move, detect every scent and wait until it is their turn to be fed and hydrated. The feeding marks the beginning of the dogs’ work day. A run through the obedience and scent courses in the South Carolina heat is a formi- dable foe, but a familiar one. Photos by Cpl. R.J. Driver Through a series of photos The Jet Stream aims to portray a day in the life of a military working dog.