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VMM-161 Reaches Milestone Staff Sgt Vol. 13 No. 21 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. May 27, 2011 VMM-161 reaches milestone Staff Sgt. deployment Training Program or Marine Christine Polvorosa expeditionary unit work-up cycle. COMBAT CORRESPONDENT However, what makes this significant for VMM-161 is that it is now eligible As the first West Coast Osprey squad- to enter the deployment cycle and take ron to meet final operating capability re- pressure off the East Coast VMMs – or quirements, Marine Medium Tiltrotor other aviation squadrons – that are de- Squadron 161 is now “an official squad- ploying more often due to the non-op- ron in the Fleet Marine Force,” said erational status of the West Coast squad- Houston native Maj. Jeffery D. Cabana, rons, explained Capt. Ahron K. Oddman, the aircraft maintenance officer for the a Greyhawksʼ pilot training officer from “Greyhawks.” Brooklyn, N.Y. VMM-161 reached its milestone in Furthermore, the squadron can be the allotted 18 months with 26 pilots “Fraged,” or given a fragmentary or- Col. Thomas D. Weidley Col. Shaun L. Sadler flying approximately 2,388 flight hours, der, to facilitate and support other units OUTGOING COMMANDING OFFICER INCOMING COMMANDING OFFICER 110 maintenance personnel, 12 MV-22B with their training, which can range from Ospreys and obtaining a T-3 rating in troop transport to amphibious shipping MAG-39 receives new commanding officer Defense Readiness Reporting System – allowing the squadron to enter into a Pre- GO TO VMM-161, PAGE 3 Compiled by support of Operations Desert Shield The Flight Jacket Staff and Storm. Weidley reported to Marine Avia- Col. Thomas D. Weidley relin- tion Weapons and Tactics Squadron quished command of Marine Aircraft One in Yuma, Ariz., in May of 1994, Group 39 to Col. Shaun L. Sadler dur- where he served as an AH-1W instruc- ing a change of command ceremony tor and assistant operations officer. on the Marine Corps Air Station Camp He then reported to the United Pendleton, Calif., flight line today. States Central Command in Tampa, Weidley was commissioned a sec- Fla., where he participated in Opera- ond lieutenant in the Marine Corps tions Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. Reserve following his graduation Weidley graduated from the Naval from Ohio Northern University in War College in Newport, R.I., in June 1987, where he earned a bachelorʼs in of 2004, where he earned a masterʼs mechanical engineering. in national security and strategic stud- Weidley was designated a naval ies. After, he reported to HMLA-369, aviator in July 1989. He completed this time serving as the unitʼs com- initial training at Marine Light At- manding officer. tack Helicopter Training Squadron Upom returning from a combat de- 303 and reported to Marine Light At- ployment in support of OIF, Weidley 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley tack Helicopter Squadron 367 aboard relinquished command of the Gun- An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 prepares to receive MCAS Camp Pendleton in January fighters in May 2006 and proceeded to fuel from a KC-130J Hercules from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 1990. Weidley completed the AH-1W Quantico, Va., for his next assignment while flying over the Pacific off the coast of San Diego. In-flight refueling allows the Cobra transition with the squadron pilots to provide longer airborne support to troops on the ground. and deployed to the Persian Gulf in GO TO COMMAND, PAGE 3 ANNUAL ʻSEMPER FI RIDEʼ SUPPORTS MCAA HOSTS SYPOSIUM FOR REACH US MCAS Miramar MIRAMAR AVIATION MUSEUM PAST, PRESENT AVIATORS Motorcycle riders from around San Diego Hundreds of Marine and Navy aviators Website County came together for the 2nd Annual of all ages gathered in San Diego for Semper Fi Ride in support of the Fly- the Marine Corps Aviation Associa- www.miramar.usmc.mil ing Leatherneck Museum and Historical tionʼs Symposium and Reception. See EDITORIAL Society. See page 4 for full story. pages 5 & 6 for full story. (858)-577-6000 FEATURE Fun in the sun, summer Religious Services The Chaplainʼs Offi ce, located in Building 5632 safety go hand-in-hand on Bauer Road, coordi- nates regularly scheduled Sgt. Deanne Hurla fitting, then, that we honor the memory of all services. For the location COMBAT CORRESPONDENT Americans who have died in defense of our great nation, and pay remembrance along with and meeting schedules of From Memorial Day to Labor Day, the sun their families and loved ones. religious activities, call is shining and service members are participat- “In addition to honoring our fallen warriors, (858)-577-1333, or visit ing in more outdoor activities. this weekend traditionally begins the summer www.miramar.usmc.mil. During this warmer weather, Marines and holiday and travel season. As you celebrate sailors should remember their part in taking with family and friends, I urge you to guard Sunday: care of one another and ensuring the safety of against reckless behavior and remain focused on Maj. Gen. family and friends. preserving our most precious asset – the indi- 9 a.m. Protestant Thomas L. Conant To remind service members of this, Gen. vidual Marine. Take this opportunity to remind Worship Service Commanding General James F. Amos, commandant of the Marine one another of your importance to our mission 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Corps, wrote the following message: – whether in combat, garrison or on liberty. 9:30 a.m. Protestant “Throughout our Nationʼs rich history, great “Remember that I need you ready for the Childrenʼs Worship sacrifice has been required to protect our coun- fight. I wish you a pleasurable Memorial Day try and to preserve the American way of life. holiday and look forward to your safe return. This Memorial Day, I ask everyone to reflect Enjoy your well-deserved liberty period.” 11 a.m. on the lives and actions of all Marines, sailors, Remembering the commandantʼs words and Roman Catholic Mass airmen, Coast Guardsman and soldiers, past and following a few simple rules could mean the present, who have made the ultimate sacrifice. difference between a summer of memories or Religious Education/Sunday: Nations are judged by those they honor. It is one of tragedy. 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. Catholic CCD Children K-12 10 a.m. Protestant Summer Safety Tips: Adult Bible Study Tip 1: Grill Safety Weekday Worship Service: Col. Frank A. Richie Thoroughly clean a grill of any grease or dust. Check the tubes leading into the burner for any block- Mon. – Fri. 11:30 a.m. Commanding Offi cer ages from insects or food grease that can cause an uncontrolled fi re. Replace any connectors which MCAS Miramar can lead to a gas leak and keep cigarettes, matches or open fl ames away from a leaking grill. Do not Catholic Mass use a grill in a garage, breezeway, carport, on a porch or near any surface that can catch fi re. Also, Maj. Jay Delarosa always follow the manufacturerʼs instructions that accompany the grill. Mon. 6:30 p.m. Contemporary Public Affairs Director Praise and Worship Service Gunnery Sgt. Steven Williams Tip 2: Water and Sun Safety Wed. 7 p.m. Baptist Service Public Affairs Chief Avoid alcohol when swimming or boating. Wear a lifejacket while boating. Make sure young children are supervised at all times when near the beach, on a boat or by a pool. Learn to swim and teach chil- Staff Sgt. Christine Polvorosa dren to swim. Protect against sunburn and heat stroke. Wear sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 or Study Groups: Internal Information Chief higher and apply it generously throughout the day. Wear a hat outdoors and a good pair of sunglasses Mon. 7 p.m. to protect eyes. Drink plenty of water, especially when in the sun or if sweating heavily. If feeling Night Bible Study, Sgt. Deanne Hurla faint or nauseous, get into a cool place immediately. Classroom in the Chapel area Editor Tues. 6 a.m. Cpl. Alexandra M. Vazquez Tip 3: Travel Safety Layout and Design Specialist Do not drink and drive or travel with anyone who has been drinking. Wear seatbelts at all times. Make Morning Prayer Service sure vehicles have been properly serviced and are in good working shape before a long road trip. and Study Group The Flight Jacket is published every Friday. This newspaper is an authorized publication for When in an unfamiliar place, become familiar with surroundings and know where the nearest hospital the military services, contents of the Flight Jacket are not is at all times in case of an emergency. necessarily the offi cial 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. Tip 4: Motorcycle Safety The editorial content is edited, prepared and pro- Required gear includes properly fastened (under the chin) protective helmet, which meets the stan- www.icsd.org vided by the Public Affairs Offi ce. Comments or questions should be directed to 858-577-6000. dards of the Department of Transportation. Impact or shatter resistant goggles or full-face shield attached to the helmet. A windshield, eyeglasses or fairing alone are not considered proper eye Jewish: protection. Wear over the ankle, hard-soled shoes with heels. The use of leather boots is encouraged. Jewish Outreach at Properly worn long sleeve shirt or riding jacket. Jackets constructed of abrasion resistant materials (858) - 571 - 3444 such as leather, kevlar or cordura and containing impact-absorbing padding are strongly encouraged. www.jewishinsandiego.org Full fi ngered gloves are also required.
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