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Vol. 13 No. 18 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. May 6, 2011

Good workouts leave one sore, not in agony Sgt. W. Zach Griffi th had a survival instinct that said, “if youʼre COMBAT CORRESPONDENT not running to catch something to eat, you shouldnʼt be running.” Pain from physical training can mean That instinct is part of what we, living “weakness is leaving the body,” or thereʼs in the time of fast food and refrigerators, a problem. If itʼs just the pain of a hard have to overcome when we want to, or are run, itʼs the primitive leftovers in the required to, get into fi ghting shape. This human brain from thousands of years ago means people, whose exercise was previ- trying to stop you from losing energy and ously limited to the walk to the kitchen, valuable fat stores in your body. that start a real workout regime are not Not too long ago, compared to how going to be used to the stress on their long the planet Earth has been around, bodies. humans that were grubbing around in “Your body has to go through a transition caves had to catch or harvest their food before they ate it. Those early humans GO TO EXERCISE, PAGE 3

Courtesy Photo ‘Stomping out’ sexual assault A Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 AH-1W Super Cobra flies over the border city of El Paso, Texas, assisting U.S. Border Patrol in keeping an eye out for illegal immigrants. HMLA-267 has been dedicated to sending detachments in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and Southern expeditionary units for the past few years, and is now deployed to as a full squadron for the first time since 2003. HMLA-267 heads to the fi ght Sgt. W. Zach Griffi th COMBAT CORRESPONDENT Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 departed this week to support combat operations in Afghanistan. This deployment marks the first squadron deployment since Operation Iraqi Freedom I in 2003 as a full light attack squadron, according to 1st Lt. Dana R. Howe, the unit information officer and an AH-1 Cobra pilot for HMLA-267. For the past few years, the squadron has been dedicated to sending detachments in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit in Okinawa, Japan, and Southern California expeditionary units. “Weʼve been preparing for a year,” he added. “The Marines are all excited to deploy together for the first time in years.” Cpl. Jamean R. Berry According to Howe, their focus will be on taking care of the Marines on the Marines, sailors and civilian personnel participate in the second annual Sexual ground by providing close air support, resupply, over watch, casualty evacuation, and Assault Awareness Month walk aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., joint tactical air strikes, for troops on the ground throughout Helmand province. April 28. The SAAM walk is held to promote awareness and prevention. GO TO DEPLOYMENT, PAGE 3

11TH MEU GATHERS GROUND, AIR, FEMALE MARINES HELP BUILD REACH US MCAS Miramar LOGISTICS ELEMENTS AFGHANISTAN RELATIONSHIPS The 11th MEU began its deployment Female Marines speak to locals in Af- Website cycle by assuming operational control ghanistan to help build up communities of the elements that make it a complete and improve trust with the Government www.miramar.usmc.mil Marine Air Ground Task Force. See page of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. EDITORIAL 5 for full story. See page 6 for full story. (858)-577-6000 FEATURE EOD Marine, civilian make explosive connection Religious Services Sgt. Deanne Hurla his senior officers interviewed him for the squad, COMBAT CORRESPONDENT they asked why he wanted to do it. His response was readily available. The Chaplainʼs Office, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines con- “In my high school shop class, my teacher located in Building 5632 duct training with their civilian counterparts on filled up three balloons, one with amphetalean, on Bauer Road, coordi- a regular basis, but for one Miramar Marine, that one with oxygen and one with both. He took his nates regularly scheduled training introduced her to her husband. torch and popped the first balloon with ampheta- services. For the location Staff Sgt. Michelle Kuranishi, an EOD lean, and it was a big ball of fire and a lot of technician here, met her husband, Steven, a Los black smoke. The second balloon just popped and meeting schedules of Angeles police officer and bomb squad member, and when he hit the third balloon it went BANG! religious activities, call during a training event in 2008, married him in I was thinking to myself ʻwow how cool is it that (858)-577-1333, or visit 2010 and gave her own senior EOD badge to him two gases by themselves are small explosions www.miramar.usmc.mil. during a ceremony at the Los Angeles Interna- and the mixture produces a huge explosion,ʼ” tional Airport May 4. Steven said. Sunday: “I am so honored that she is coming to pin Two years later, another explosion occurred Maj. Gen. me,” said Steven. “I donʼt think anybody I know in Michelleʼs and Stevenʼs lives when they met 9 a.m. Protestant Thomas L. Conant of can say their wife can pull her senior EOD during training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Worship Service Commanding General badge off her uniform and pin it on them.” Pendleton. Steven says he feels so honored because he is Michelle recognized Steven from previous 9:30 a.m. Protestant married to his heroine. training where they had not been introduced, so Childrenʼs Worship Everything she has been through, done in this time she made the introduction. the military and what she has accomplished are “During the course, all the EOD techs and his reasons for calling Michelle a heroine. It is [civilian] bomb techs went to an 80s rock band 11 a.m. uncommon for females to be part of EOD and concert and we were hanging out there,” Mi- Roman Catholic Mass for her to go to war and experience the things chelle said. “The course ended on a Friday, and she has is very impressive, explained the San that day I asked him out.” Religious Education/Sunday: Fernando, Calif., native. Steven said he wasnʼt looking for a seri- 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Michelle has deployed twice to and lost ous relationship when he met Michelle but “the Catholic CCD Children K-12 her mentor, Master Sgt. Brett Angus, during the moons aligned,” and two years later the couple first deployment, she explained. She is a five- married. year veteran of the EOD military occupational The couple currently shares a job through 10 a.m. Protestant specialty and is one of approximately eight the military and civilian workforces; however, Adult Bible Study females who currently take part in the EOD mis- Michelle is passing her badge to Steven. sion. “Iʼm leaving and he is carrying on, so Iʼm Weekday Worship Service: Col. Frank A. Richie “I was one of the first females to join EOD, going to take my badge and give it to him,” said Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. Commanding Officer possibly the third,” Michelle said, who is origi- Michelle. MCAS Miramar nally from Cateaugay, N.Y. “I like to think that Next year, Michelle will end her active ser- Catholic Mass having done it this long hopefully can pave the vice with EOD and Steven will continue to carry Maj. Jay Delarosa way for others.” on ensuring the safety of civilians and military Mon. 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Public Affairs Director Steven wanted to be part of the LAPD bomb alike by handling, transportation and rendering Praise and Worship Service squad since he joined the force in 1996. When safe all explosive items he is called to handle. Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams Staff Sgt. Michelle Kuranishi, Wed. 7 p.m. Baptist Service Public Affairs Chief an explosive ordnance dispoal technician, pinned her husband, Study Groups: Staff Sgt. Tiffany Carter Steven, with his senior EOD Internal Information Chief badge. Steven is a Los Angeles Mon. 7 p.m. police officer and bomb squad Night Bible Study, Sgt. W. Zach Griffith member. He earned his senior Classroom in the Chapel area Editor EOD badge for five years of serive with the LAPD bomb Tues. 6 a.m. Cpl. Alexandra M. Vazquez squad. Michelle attended the Layout and Design Specialist ceremony at the Los Angeles Morning Prayer Service Intrenational Air Port May 4, and Study The Flight Jacket is published every Friday. and gave Steven her own senior This newspaper is an authorized publication for the military services, contents of the Flight Jacket are not EOD badge. (Courtesy Photo) necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Islamic Worship Service: government, the Department of Defense, Department of Fri. at noon. the Navy or U.S. Marine Corps. It is for informational purposes only and in no way should be considered direc- Located in the Chapel or visit tive in nature. The editorial content is edited, prepared and pro- www.icsd.org vided by the Public Affairs Office. Comments or questions should be directed to 858-577-6000. Jewish: Jewish Outreach at (858) - 571 - 3444 Visit us on www.jewishinsandiego.org www.miramar.usmc.mil May 6, 2011 Flight Jacket Page 2 FEATURE

DEPLOYMENT, cally the sole provider of AH-1 and UH-1 detachments effect on the squadron as a whole,” he said. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 to the 31st MEU and West Pacific MEUs, said Lt. Col. “I am extremely proud of the hard work my Marines Matt Mowery, the commanding officer of HMLA-267. have done to prepare for this combat deployment and “When Marines are in trouble and need close air sup- “The unit has done an incredible job performing this have absolute confidence in our ability to execute our port or resupply, weʼll be there,” he said. mission but the constant turnover of personnel, pro- assigned mission. We will continue to live up to our The squadron has spent the last seven years as basi- grams, and aircraft was beginning to have a negative motto ʻany time, any where.ʼ”

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period,” said Dr. Joseph Moore, the medical director of the Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. “Any Marine whoʼs been through boot camp will understand that.” That transition period can be a tough one, but a lot of it is mental, added Valerie Villerin, a recreational specialist and per- sonal trainer for Marine Corps Community Services. “In the early phases of starting to exercise, your body is go- ing to be sore while it adapts,” she said. “Your body will adapt though. You have to make your exercises more strenuous if you want to get stronger or faster.” According to Moore, everyone is at a certain level of fi tness - ranging from very bad to excellent with lots of levels in be- tween. Moving from one to the other is going to strain your body while it gets used to the new workload. In general, it takes about seven to 10 days to get through the increased soreness, fatigue and decrease in fl exibility. The most common mistake for people trying to get to a higher level of fi t- ness is to push themselves too far, too fast, too soon, explained Moore. “You donʼt start training for a marathon with really long runs,” he said. “You start with a distance you can comfortably do and then work from there. Itʼs the same thing for any exer- cise.” Some people have a lower threshold for pain and even the regular muscle soreness can be too much for them, Villerin stated. “An injury could just be an excuse,” she said. “But if you as a leader pay close attention to your Marines during PT, you can tell the difference between someone whoʼs injured and someone whoʼs just making an excuse.” However, most Marines arenʼt medical professionals and should leave medical diagnoses to the professionals. One of the most common issues that Moore and his fellow therapists encounter is Marines or sailors injured due to inappropriate tech- niques during unit physical training events. “There are a lot of bad techniques handed down through the ranks from some of the senior leaders,” Moore said. “Itʼs stuff that got handed down without professional input and some of it can be unhealthy.” Traditionally, a lot of senior leaders came up in the Corps being told to “suck it up,” and ended up working out on injuries, Moore said. That led to a lot of chronic pain and joint problems in the leadership ranks. With that in mind, one needs to keep an eye out for signs that there is a problem. Pain that is present on only one side of the body, like pain in one shoulder or knee, is a good indicator of a strain or other in- jury. Those experiencing swelling or liquid on the joints should also have a medical professional take a look. Pain that interferes with normal daily activities is also a problem. Injury prevention is the best medicine. “The older we are, the more time it takes our bodies to heal and recover,” explained Moore. “Anyone over the age of 35 can Photo Illustration by Sgt. W. Zach Griffi th start to see chronic skeletal and muscular injuries. If we catch it It is important to know the difference between pain associated with an injury, and the simple pain of muscle early, we can treat it early. If we catch it late, it is very diffi - burn and exhaustion. There are several indicators of injury; pain on one side of the body or in one joint, cult to treat it. If someone has doubts, itʼs better to get yourself swelling or pain that interferes with normal daily activities. If in doubt, ask a medical professional. checked out.”

Page 3 Flight Jacket May 6, 2011 www.miramar.usmc.mil NEWS Honoring military working dogs

Cpl. Ryan Rholes Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar act as a color guard during a ceremony at the recent unveiling of a public military working dog memorial at the Rancho Costal Humane Society in Encinitas, Calif. The color guard began the hour-long ceremony and several Marines from nearby Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton expressed their appreciation for the monument with speeches and statements for the small attending audience, which included a contingent of young Marines.

‘Scarface’ alumni return home

Courtesy Photo by MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. Capt. Porter B. Jones, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, talks to visiting “Scarface” alumni as they walk through the squadron’s spaces aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton’s flight line April 29. HMLA-367 invited several former HMLA-367 members to tour the unit’s hangars and get an up-close look at the squadron’s new aircraft. www.miramar.usmc.mil May 6, 2011 Flight Jacket Page 4 NEWS

A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 taxis the fl ight line at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton here May 2. Squadron pilots fl ew four of the heavy- lift helicopters from their home station at MCAS Miramar, Calif., bringing a detachment of pilots, crew and assets to reinforce Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 (Reinforced), which will serve as the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s during an upcoming deployment. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Carpenter) Unit takes form, begins deployment cycle

Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn Teaming up with the Navyʼs Amphibious Squad- fully together. This blue-green team synchronizes COMBAT CORRESPONDENTWITH THE 11TH MEU ron 5, the MEU is scheduled to deploy aboard three by perfecting a rapid-response planning process, the ships: USS Makin Island, an amphibious assault MEUʼs baseline for planning and executing mis- The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit began its de- ship; USS New Orleans, an amphibious transport sions. ployment cycle here May 2 by assuming operational dock, and USS Pearl Harbor, an amphibious dock The planning process is tested during several day control of the elements that make it a complete landing ship. The squadron aboard these ships forms and night training raids, facilitated by helicopters Marine air-ground task force. the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, the and landing craft operating from the flight and well The unitʼs major subordinate elements become “blue-side” partner to the MEUʼs “green side.” decks of the three amphibious ships. – with all their attachments – Battalion Landing “The blue-green partnership is the key to a suc- Pile said the major subordinate elements come Team 3/1, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 cessful deployment,” said Col. Michael R. Hudson, “well trained, enthusiastic, and committed to our (Reinforced) and Combat Logistics Battalion 11, the 11th MEU commanding officer. “A forward-de- responsibility of deploying” as a MEU. ground, aviation and logistics elements respectively. ployed and fully integrated (Amphibious Squadron “The strength of the (Marine air-ground task “Our leaders at all levels are engaged, focused, 5) and (Marine air-ground task force) team provides force) comes from harnessing the power of each ele- and embrace the responsibility that comes with our leadership with solutions to problems and the ment as one team focused on the mission assigned,” deploying as a MEU,” said Sgt. Maj. Scott T. Pile, ability to exploit opportunities in real time.” Pile said. 11th MEU sergeant major. Hudson, who is supported by a sergeant major The ground-combat element comes from 1st One of seven of its kind in the world, the unit has and a staff, is at the helm of the MEU and its com- Marine Regiment and attachments from 1st Marine begun training to deploy later this year as a flexible, mand element, whose approximately 200 Marines Division; the aviation-combat element comes from combined-arms, seagoing force that can conduct the and sailors provide leadership, planning and com- and attachments from 3rd Marine Corpsʼ full range of operations, from disaster munications for the entire force of 2,200 service Marine Aircraft Wing, and the logistics-combat ele- relief to combat. members. ment comes from Combat Logistics Regiment 17. “As a MEU, training both during pre-deployment Training the MEU will include several land-based Parent commands of these elements have handed workups and while underway will remain a continual exercises and specialized courses, but to prepare operational control and Department of Defense focus to place us in a position to be the most ready for amphibious operations, the unit has scheduled readiness-reporting responsibilities to the 11th MEU when we are tasked to execute our assigned mis- three at-sea periods wherein the Marine Corps and commander until 30 days after the unitʼs deploy- sion,” said Pile. Navy staffs integrate and learn to operate success- ment.

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Story and Photos by and a Marine to be able to work Cpl. Colby Brown alongside an infantry battalion,” COMBAT CORRESPONDENT WITH Nalepka said. “I think it is great REGIMENTAL COMBAT TEAM 1 women are being employed in this kind of role in Afghanistan, and [it] GARMSIR DISTRICT, Helmand gives me a positive feeling about province, Islamic Republic of Af- how far a femaleʼs role has come ghanistan - She has long brown hair, in the U.S. military and the Marine but itʼs coiled into a tight bun. Her Corps.” glare burns through tactical sun- Each FET member volunteered glasses but somehow doesnʼt betray for the duty and received the same the femininity in her mahogany pre-deployment training as the 1/3 colored eyes. Her M-4 rifle is slung infantrymen. They received Pashtu loosely over her shoulder, and an language and cultural training so M-9 pistol hangs from her hip. they can be confident when interact- Sergeant Kimberly Nalepka and ing with the Afghan people. the rest of her Female Engagement When Lance Cpl. Victoria Rog- Team squad play an integral role in ers patrolled to a local school with counterinsurgency operations here. her team leader, Cpl. Julie Buskirk, Nalepka, a Coral Springs, Fla., April 26, children stopped in the native, is a squad leader with the middle of the street and whispered FET in Garmsir, the district where to each other, and the men glanced 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, blankly at the team. The childrenʼs Sgt. Kimberly Nalepka speaks to a teacher about the day’s lesson plan at a local school in Garmsir operates. curiosity soon took control and they District, Afghanistan April 30. Nalepka is the team leader of the Female Engagement Team in Garmsir, “I have a passion for what I am swarmed the team, asking about where 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment operates. The FET supports Regimental Combat Team 1, 2nd doing,” Nalepka said. “Weʼre here their gear or for a piece of candy. Marine Division (Forward), which is heading the in Helmand province. to help the people, and itʼs excit- For some of the local residents, ing because being able to have a this was the first time interacting deeper impact on the Marine Corpsʼ with a woman from the United mission is something I have always States. For others, it was the first wanted to do. Interacting with the time seeing a woman of different Female Marines: people is an amazing opportunity, ethnic descent. and being able to see the smiles Rogers, a native of Splendora, on their faces makes everything Texas, said these engagements mo- worthwhile, because a smile is tivate her. building relationships universal no matter what language “Getting to know the local resi- you speak.” dents and gaining their trust helps In some of the local communi- the battalion with their mission,” ties, a woman canʼt interact with Rogers said, “because (we find more in Afghanistan men outside her family. This is friends) to tell us when to be more where Nalepka and her squad come watchful in an area if they know into the equation. something bad might happen. Itʼs a “Weʼre here to build up the local once- in-a-lifetime opportunity to community and improve the peo- be a part of the Female Engagement pleʼs trust in the Government of the Team.” Islamic Republic of Afghanistan,” Although their primary mission the 28-year-old sergeant said. “The is to engage females in Garmsir, Female Engagement Team is able the FET finds many other ways to to reach the part of the population help the local people. Currently in that male Marines (canʼt). In order Garmsir, the squad regularly visits to build a community, you have medical clinics and schools. These to build both the male and female visits help the FET gain acceptance side.” from the local community, which Throughout Afghanistan, FET increases the likelihood of meeting squads like this assist infantry bat- more women. talions by supporting the counterin- The cultural difference is a chal- surgency mission, but this is the first lenge, said Rogers, but being able to time 1/3 has worked with a FET. help the Afghans is rewarding. The advantage of reaching out to “The mission is going smoother Middle Eastern women was first re- in Afghanistan, and maybe employ- alized in Iraq during Operation Iraqi ing females is the key,” the 22- Freedom. In 2009, the first team was year-old lance corporal said. “Itʼs established with 3rd Battalion, 8th obviously a combination of learning Marine Regiment, during their de- from our experience in Iraq and ployment to Afghanistan in support applying new ideas, but having the Sgt. Kimberly Nalepka and Lance Cpl. Victoria Rogers speak to students at a local school in Garmsir of Operation Enduring Freedom. Female Engagement Team provides District, Afghanistan April 30. Nalepka and Rogers, members of the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment Now, the FET is a necessary as- a different perspective of what can Female Engagement Team, visit medical clinics and schools on a regular basis. The FET’s purpose is to set to every Marine battalion. be done to help the local people of interact with the female population in the local community and find the needs of the women in the area. “It makes me (proud) as a female Afghanistan.” www.miramar.usmc.mil May 6, 2011 Flight Jacket Page 6 COMMENTARY Learning to leave the ‘gun club’ Cpl. Ryan Rholes realize how intricately the Marine Corps is integrated The class should be longer. I felt like the VA rep- COMBAT CORRESPONDENT into my life. Even learning how to dress for a busi- resentatives had to move quickly through their cur- ness interview was something new. Did you know riculum. They provided great information, but I think Editorʼs note: Cpl. Rholes is a regular you shouldnʼt wear a tie clasp or pin to an interview, they could give us more if they were given more contributor to the Flight Jacket. you should only wear certain colors, sit a certain way time. I also think the class could focus a little more and your wallet should be a precise thickness? Yeah, on preparing for college. I learned a lot about pre- Maybe you are retiring, maybe you are just ready I didnʼt either. paring for the corporate world, but very little about for a change or maybe you just didnʼt get your boat I also didnʼt know that as a federal employee I am making myself competitive for higher education. space. Whatever the case, those of you preparing to eligible to receive unemployment insurance from any There are a lot of archaic perceptions from outsid- reenter civilian life should make attending the Tran- state. I didnʼt know that there are institutions spe- ers that the military isnʼt as concerned with people sition Assistance Program class a high priority. Not cifically designed to help me plan, fund and create leaving its ranks compared to those joining. Howev- just because it is mandatory (although that helps), a small business. I didnʼt know how many benefits I er, TAP class is a very professional and informative but because it is packed with extremely useful could receive from the Department of Veterans Af- program that dispels that idea by preparing Marines knowledge that, when applied correctly, could help fairs. to continue contributing to our society as successful Marines thrive in the corporate world. I learned all of this while practicing to conduct Americans. The experience was surreal for me. I wasnʼt Cpl. myself as a civilian. I learned how to prepare for an Although I am unsure about my future, I can hon- Rholes, I was Ryan. The man teaching our class interview and how to write a professional resume that estly say I am optimistic. Transitioning back to civil- wasnʼt Sir, he was Cliff. The military was out, and advocates my skills, knowledge and abilities. All of this ian life is daunting and creates a lot of questions, but corporate, college and civilian were in. information was packed into a tight, but manageable this class answered most of my questions and helped TAP class was a shock to my system. I didnʼt four-day schedule. And now here comes my gripe. me realize I had options. Hawks, Grizzlies prey on favored opponents Itʼs hard to miss a raging bull and easy to miss a high- game and 21.7 rebounds. This is a formidable adversary for flying Hawk , but how do you explain missing a giant griz- even the best line ups in the league. zly? In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks may have The first round of the 2011 NBA playoffs is over and flown in under the radar and might steal a game or two from the biggest surprise came from the Memphis Grizzlies who the Chicago Bulls. Although the Bulls are heavily favored knocked out the number one-seeded San Antonio Spurs. in this matchup, donʼt expect this to be an easy series for The Spurs dominated the regular season, finishing 61-21, Chi-Town. and no one expected their season to be at the mercy of Zach Derrick Rose is a bona fide superstar and the Bulls fin- Randolph and the 46-36 Grizzlies. Memphis held the worst ished the season with the best record, but Atlanta will not be regular season record of any team in the playoffs, and all of a walk in the park. the sudden they have asserted themselves as a force to be The Hawks mean business, which was best displayed in reckoned with. the first round, as they took out the favored Orlando Magic. They out-played, out-matched and out-hustled the four- Dwight Howard was frustrated all series long, and was kept time champions in every way imaginable. Memphisʼ of- at bay by Atlantaʼs well balanced assault from, Jamal Craw- fense is well balanced, getting them an even distribution of ford, Joe Johnson, Josh Smith, Al Horford and Kirk Hinrich, Cpl. Steven H. Posy points from all five of their starters and solid play from their who all average in double digits. bench. The second round looks to be even better than the first, COMBAT CORRESPONDENT They donʼt have 30-point-per-game superstars, or even with two underdogs making their mark on the postseason. Editorʼs note: Cpl. Posy is a regular all stars, but what they do have is toughness. Zach Randolph While the Lakers and Celtics are still in it, and expected to contributor to the sports section of the and Mark Gasol add up to 13 feet 10 inches and weigh more meet in the finals again, they will have a seriously rough Flight Jacket and an avid sports fan. than 500 pounds. Together, they combine for 38 points per road ahead of them.

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friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 The Pendleton UCSD Student Motherʼs Day Brunch Miramar Varsity *Train the Trainer: Fish & Chips Special Roadhouse Veterans Organization 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Soccer Tryouts Fitness & Nutrition for Legends Sports Grill Country Fest Event Offi cersʼ Club 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Weight Loss 858-693-1543 7 p.m. – 2 a.m. 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 858-577-4808 Youth Sports Complex 858-577-1331 South Mesa Club UCSD Campus – for reservations 858-577-1202 Anger Management II Camp Pendleton Porterʼs Pub R&DS Hearts Apart 1 – 3 p.m. 760-725-5496 858-587-4828 Alcoholics Anonymous Social Hour Counseling Center and Al-Anon Meetings 858-577-6306 858-577-6585 to register “Marketing Yourself 6:30 p.m. for a Second Career” MCCS FREE PRIZE Counseling Center Career Resource *Beyond the Brief: Seminar GIVEAWAYS... 858-577-6585 Center, “Federal Jobs Culinary Connection 9 – 11:30 a.m. ITT/Travel Offi ce: San & Applications” 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Hub Room 177 Diego Zoo Gift Pack 858-577-6710 L.I.N.K.S. House 858-577-6710 Winner will be drawn on SHOP AT THE MCX... 858-577-7993 to register May 31 MCX Fragrance Sale Domestic Violence Stop in and fi ll out an Awareness April 27 – May 8 MCAS Miramar entry form today! 858-577-6585 to register Motherʼs Day Flower Shop Special reminds everyone May 4 – 8 Exceptional Family to recycle plastics, • Sports Complex Marine Teen training Tues. & Sat. 858-577-4128/4129 MCX Optical Center Trunk Show Member ADHD Train- paper, cardboard • Deployment support for preschoolers, elementary and teenagers Mon. and electronics at the May 7 Only ing Series (Part 3 of 3) through Wed. 858-577-4588 858-577-4668 Miramar Recycling • QOL Golf: Two Hours After Twilight free Golf for Active Duty Sight & Sound Sale Center. 858-577-4155 May 11 - 24

TRAIN THE TRAINER: FITNESS & NUTRITION FOR WEIGHT LOSS This Train the Trainer Fitness Session will be held on Wednesday, May 11 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Semper Fit Center. This session will focus on Correct Nutrition for Weight Loss by a Registered Dietitian and Better Workouts for Max Calorie Burn by a Certified Athletic Trainer. Call 858-577- 1331 to register or for more information. BEYOND THE BRIEF: CULINARY CONNECTION No matter what your comfort food looks like, the diverse Marine Corps family always finds a way to stress together, cope together, and eat together! Gather around the table to share fun, easy recipes and other ways to handle the stressors of deployment with Readiness & Deployment Support as we create around the world comfort foods. This exciting brief will be held on Thursday, May 12 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the L.I.N.K.S. House. Call 858-577-7993 to register or for more information.

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