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A1, A7, MAY 19 FINAL.Indd Expeditionary airfi eld Vol. 69, No. 20 www.cherrypoint.marines.mil May 19, 2011 See A3 Thousands gather to Night Owls return from welcome vets home Afghanistan PFC. CORY D. POLOM MCAS CHERRY POINT from ‘Honor Flight’ Families cheered and waved as the Marines and Sailors of Ma- rine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 returned home from Afghanistan May 14. LANCE CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI Capt. Daniel M. Apodaca “It is great to have my husband embraces his wife, McKenzie, home,” said Cera R. Boyle. “It on the flight line after returning feels awesome to fi nally be able from a deployment with the to hold him and have the extra 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit help with the baby at night.” May 15. Apodoca is a KC-130J Marines with VMU-2 returned pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler after a seven-month deployment. Transport Squadron 252. “After the last six months it is good to be back home in my own bed,” said Cpl. Bernard F. Boyle Aviation III, maintenance control Marine with VMU-2. “Its going to be elements nice fi nally getting to hold my son after just meeting him for the fi rst time.” return from There were multiple new ba- bies born into the VMU-2 family during this deployment. CPL. TYLER J. BOLKEN “It is surreal,” said Maj. John 26th MEU World War II veteran Terrence Walker, right, walks past an aisle of applause at the Coastal C. Norton, Scan Eagle offi cer LANCE CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI Carolina Regional Airport in New Bern, N.C., in appreciation of him and 107 of his fellow in charge. “This probably won’t MCAS CHERRY POINT WWII veterans. The non-profit organization Honor Flight Southeastern North Carolina flew the The Marine Corps prides itself veterans to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, D.C., May 4. “I’m so overwhelmed right really hit me ‘til I get home and on being a force in readiness, now,” Walker said of the reception. “I’m at a loss for words.” fi nally get to hold her without her able to be wherever needed at a screaming.” CPL. TYLER J. BOLKEN The veterans, mostly in their 80s, took an moment’s notice. Epitomizing Norton’s wife Margo echoed MCAS CHERRY POINT early morning chartered fl ight out of New Bern, the mission is the Marine expe- the sentiments of the mothers at World War II veterans came home to heroic, many of which donned attire from their respec- ditionary unit, a force of approxi- the return. street-lined welcomes in 1945, having left many tive branches of service during the day trip. mately 2,200 Marines and Sail- “Finally my children have their of their fallen brothers behind on the battlefi elds “Most of us were strangers to each other be- ors that operate from amphibious daddy back home,” said Margo. of Europe and the Pacifi c. fore today,” explained veteran Paul Banks, who platforms at sea. “I have my husband and my part- Never forgetting, 108 Eastern North Carolina resides in New Bern. “But we’ve always shared In August 2010, the 26th MEU ner but my girls defi nitely need WWII veterans were fl own to our nation’s capi- the same background.” set sail for a deployment where their father. I’m glad he and the tal May 4 to commemorate the memorial that The men made their fi rst stop in Washington, they supported operations rang- rest of his unit are home safe.” honors them and their fallen comrades. The trip D.C., at the World War II memorial. They saw ing from humanitarian relief in During their deployment, was sponsored by the non-profi t organization the pillar, arch and foundation formed a plaza Pakistan to combat operations in VMU-2 fl ew more than 2,500 Honor Flight Southeastern North Carolina. that serves as a reminder of what they fought for Libya. combat sorties resulting in more “These guys don’t live forever, and they’re fad- more than 65 years ago. During their eight-month de- than 24,000 fl ight hours. ing away quickly,” explained retired Maj. Gen. “It was very moving and emotional,” said vet- ployment, Marine Medium Tiltro- “It was a lot of work but we got Tom Braaten, director of the Coastal Carolina eran Larry Ford, resident of New Bern. tor Squadron 266 (Reinforced), the job done,” said Boyle. “While Regional Airport in New Bern and main organiz- The men also saw many of the other war the aviation combat element with deployed we kicked butt, and I’m er of the fl ight and former commander of Marine memorials in the Washington, D.C., area during the 26th MEU, proved crucial to glad we are home now. I got to Corps Air Station Cherry Point. “We’re trying to their trip, which Braaten said was funded by the MEU in its ability to com- hold my son for the fi rst time; I give as many of them as we can a chance to go plete its objectives. They enabled got to feed him for the fi rst time. up and see the memorial, which they earned.” See VETS page A7 the successful relief efforts after fl oods in Pakistan and protected See VMU-2 page A7 Libyan civilians from the forces of Col. Moammar Gadhafi . To support the full spectrum Former 2nd LAAD commander KIA of military operations, the rein- forced squadron was composed JOINT PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE of several components. MV-22B MCAS CHERRY POINT Ospreys from VMM-266 (Rein.) Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, former command- provided medium lift and troop ing offi cer of the 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense transport capabilities and served Battalion based out of Marine Corps Air Station as the command element, while Cherry Point, died as a result of wounds received CH-53E Super Stallions from from enemy small-arms fi re in Helmand province, HMH-366 provided heavy lift Afghanistan, May 12. and transport capabilities. Also, Palmer was attached to II Marine Expeditionary UH-1N Huey helicopters and Force (Forward) in support of Operation Endur- AH-1W Super Cobras from ing Freedom. HMLA-467 provided helicopter The Modesto, Calif., native had been in Af- attack support if necessary. AV- ghanistan since April. 8B Harriers provided the airstrike Palmer relinquished command of 2nd LAAD in capabilities. KC-130Js provided December to Lt. Col. Joel A. Burdette. Burdette refueling and transportation. described Palmer as a family man who cared very “We are sea-based, able to use much for his Marines. the sea for maneuver space,” “I told my Marines not to lean on the limits of said Maj. Gen. Jon M. Davis, our own understanding,” Burdette said. “We need commanding general of the 2nd to focus on the good things and our positive mem- Marine Aircraft Wing. “We are ories of him.” tailored to support missions Palmer’s personal decorations included the across the spectrum of military Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious operations.” Service Medal, Republic of Korea Joint Service During the 26th MEU’s de- Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps ployment, all elements VMM- Commendation Medal with two gold stars and the 266 (Rein.) proved themselves Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with OFFICIAL USMC PHOTO competent in every role they gold star. Lt. Col. Benjamin J. Palmer, former commanding officer of the 2nd Low Altitude Palmer is survived by his wife and four chil- Air Defense Battalion, died as a result of wounds received from enemy small- See ACE page A7 dren. arms fire in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 12. Cherry Point prepares for destructive weather season PFC. CORY D. POLOM ty director of public affairs. “This exercise During the exercise’s fi nal day a group nario and it did. With this event there will MCAS CHERRY POINT helps better prepare those who are needed of Marines, Sailors, civilians and local res- be little mistakes, but the good thing is no Eastern North Carolina is known for its in emergency situations.” cue services joined together in the Cherry one can get hurt from those mistakes and destructive weather to include thunder- Hurricane season begins June 1 and Point Emergency Operations Center to we can learn from them.” storms, high wind conditions, fl ooding, ends Nov. 30. discuss storm scenarios that might occur Jones said he feels that with the hur- tropical cyclones and hurricanes. Barton said a destructive weather sce- on the air station. Sections had to fi gure ricane season approaching, Cherry Point With the start of hurricane season right nario was given where a hurricane was out how to work together to successfully will be better prepared if destructive around the corner, Marine Corps Air Sta- predicted to make landfall near Wilming- implement the preparedness plan and pre- weather hits the area. tion Cherry Point offi cials prepared for ton, N.C., and the Marines, Sailors and ci- vent injuries and fatalities. “In a real-life situation, we cannot be worst-case scenarios during its annual de- vilians who would be involved with storm About 25 personnel gathered in the EOC 100 percent ready for everything,” said structive weather functional exercise May preparation and response were tested to to execute the destructive weather safety Barton. “Nature can surprise you no matter 6-11. see if they would be ready when called to plan. how much you prepare. This exercise was “This event is used by the commander react. “This event ran extremely smooth,” just one way for us to reduce the number of the air station to make sure personnel “We use events like this to see what said Capt.
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