The Mike & Oscar Company Friday, Jet Graduates August 05, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 31 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. See Page 07 “TheStream noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”

Technical Marine Air Control College of the Squadron 2 Family Lowcountry Readiness Fair hosts aviation showcase 4 4

beaufort.marines.mil | facebook.com/MCASBeaufort | youtube.com/MCASBeaufort | mcasbetwitter.com/MCASBeaufortSC MCAS Beaufort VMFA-122 runway open, maintenance Hornets take flight complete in Australia

Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy Runway 05/23 on Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort opened Aug. 2 after completing maintenance to the landing surfaces. This maintenance increases the integ- rity of the runway surfaces and ensures our aircraft will operate on the most stable and structurally efficient runway as we continue our mission of maintaining a high state of readiness to support current and emerging threats. Story by: Cpl. Jonah Lovy Press Chief

Runway 05/23, which runs northeast to southwest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, reopened Aug. 2 following scheduled maintenance to the run- way surface. The maintenance, which began in March, was con- F/A-18C Hornets conduct air operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base ducted to repair wear and tear on the landing surface Tindal, Australia, July 25. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise caused by aircraft departures and arrivals; similar to hosted by RAAF Tindal. The allied nation squadrons will execute day and night flights from Tindal to Darwin, the stress placed on roads from traffic over the years. while performing large force offensive counter-air and offensive air support operations throughout the exercise. “The purpose of the project was to maintain the The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122. runway,” said James Scott Roberts, the base architect for the air station and project manager. “We replaced Story and photos by: parts of the runway and repainted the markings for Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg, the carrier landing section. We also did some joint Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni repair on the existing infrastructure.” Fightertown is home to a total of seven flying Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 commenced squadrons: four F/A-18C Hornet squadrons, two air operations for Exercise Pitch Black 2016 alongside F/A-18D Hornet squadrons and one F-35B Lightning the Royal Australian Air Force at Royal Australian Air II Fleet Replacement Squadron. Each squaron con- Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. ducts vital training operations and requires high- Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multina- quality runways for departures and arrivals. tional, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF “There are a total of four runways here and we use Tindal. each one depending on the weather,” said Lt. Col. The allied nation squadrons will execute day and James Poppy, the airfield operations officer for MCAS night flights from Tindal to Darwin, while perform- Beaufort. “The prevailing wind ultimately decides ing large-force offensive counter-air and defensive counter-air support operations throughout the ex- ercise.The offensive counter-air technique is used to see RUNWAY, page 5 suppress enemy air power by destroying or disabling grounded aircraft and facilities, while defensive Capt. Daniel Lane conducts a preflight check on an F/A- counter-air detects, intercepts and destroys enemy 18C Hornet during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal threats to a friendly airspace. Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. Pitch Today’s operations began force integration training Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large- week, helping integrate and familiarize the other pi- force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. As the lots and further enhance training. training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get the oppor- “We started out with dissimilar basic fighter ma- tunity to fly with Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, neuvers with the Royal Australian Air Force and the Netherlands, New Zealand and Thailand. Lane is a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122. see 122, page 6

Photo by Cpl. Olivia Ortiz National Night Out: Marines Following scheduled maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, runway 05/23 has reopened and returned to operation Aug. 2. The maintenance, which promote safe communities began in March, allows MCAS Beaufort aircraft to operate Story and photos by: on the most structurally sound and efficient runway as Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips possible. Staff Writer Marines and sailors from the Tri- command teamed with local law enforcement to celebrate National Night Out 2016 aboard Naval Hos- pital Beaufort Aug. 3. The event brought together Marines, Naval Security Forces, Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office, Ridgeland Police Department, and South Carolina Highway Patrol with their local communities to build better rela- tionships and promote safer neigh- borhoods. Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Douglass “It is important for the community Following scheduled maintenance aboard Marine Corps to get to know us and the programs Cpl. Daniel Moriarty wears the bite suit to demonstrate patrol aggression drills Air Station Beaufort, runway 05/23 has reopened and for an audience at the National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort. we have available to help them,” said Petty Officer 3rd Class Victoria returned to operation Aug. 2. The maintenance, which Aug. 2. Demonstrations like this educate and build community relationships began in March, allows MCAS Beaufort aircraft to operate between law enforcement and communities. Moriarty is a working dog handler on the most structurally sound and efficient runway as with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station see NIGHT, page 6 possible. Beaufort. 2 The Jet Stream Friday, August 05, 2016 Games and Entertainment MCAS Beaufort Movie Schedule

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MCRD Parris Island Movie Schedule Mess Hall Menu Monday - Friday Saturday, Sunday Breakfast: 6 - 7:30 a.m. and holidays Lunch: 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Brunch: 8:30 - 11 a.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Dinner: 4 - 6 p.m. Midrats Sunday - Thursday 11:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Takeout window hours Breakfast - Mon. - Fri. 7:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Lunch - Mon. - Fri. 12:45 p.m. - 4 p.m. Dinner - Mon. - Fri. 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 2:00 p.m. Sunday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 7:00 p.m. Saturday PG (2:00) PG-13 (1:37) PG-13 (1:47) Lunch Dinner Bayou jerk pork loin Shrimp cocktail, fried and rice chicken, steak Sunday Lunch Dinner Salmon with Baked ziti with cucumber relish italian sausage SUDOKU WORD SCRAMBLE Rearrange the letters to spell something pertaining to baby safety. Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Lunch Dinner Baked smoked ham Spicy shrimp with and sweet potatoes cheesy grits Tuesday Lunch Dinner Chicken and dump- Herbed roast pork lings and rice loin with pan gravy Wednesday GUESS WHO? Lunch Dinner Roast turkey and Manhattan clam I am an actress born in Italy on September 20, green beans chowder Thursday 1934. I was a finalist for a beauty pageant at the age Lunch Dinner of 14. I’ve been in many notable films and I am the Arroz con pollo and Apple glazed corn first actress to win an Academy Award for a non- garlic bread beef and squash Friday English speaking performance. Lunch Dinner Herbed baked Chili macaroni and chicken and carrots green beans Chapel Services CHILD SAFETY WORD SEARCH Roman Catholic • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass • Confession takes place before Mass • Confession Monday - Thursday at noon

Protestant • 9:45 a.m. - Protestant Church School (Sun- day School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 5 p.m. - Saturday Worship Service at Laurel Bay Youth Center

Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall

Labyrinth Walk • 8 a.m - 4 p.m. - Monday in the Chapel Fel- lowship Hall

Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775

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Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY Hotlines AGE CHOKING GATES MOBILE SNAGS MCAS Beaufort Station 228-7789 ALARM CORDS GUIDELINES MONITOR STAIRCASE Inspector ALARMS CURIOUS HARNESS OUTLET TIPPING Sexual Assault Response 228-6904 Word BABYSIT DANGER HAZARD POISON WATCHFUL Coordinator BATHTUB FALLS HEAT PROTECT Force Protection infor- 228-6924 Bank CAREFUL FENCING HOUSE SAFETY mation and concerns CARSEAT FIRE LATCH SCALDING PMO Dispatch 228-6710 CHILD FURNITURE LOCKS SLIP Severe Weather and Force Protection 1-800-343-0639 Sexual Assault The contact number for a Uniformed Victim JULY 29 SOLUTIONS Advocate is 592-0646. This number can get you in contact with a UVA 24 hours a day. Word Scramble: MUSTARD Fraud, Waste and Abuse If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or Guess Who?: JESSE WILLIAMS abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 228-7777. If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse within MAG-31, call (252) 466-5038. The automated answering service on these lines is Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available available 24 hours a day. in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream. Command Information The Jet Stream Friday, August 05, 2016 3 Did you know... August 7, 1990: President HAPPENINGS Bush ordered U.S. military aircraft and troops to Saudi Arabia as part of a multinational force to defend n As part of regu- runways maintains the ments will include a ians within the Tri- that nation against possible Iraqi larly scheduled, integrity of the sur- new floor layout and Command. routine maintenance, face and ensures our new interior. invasion. One week later the Marine runway 05-23 is pilots are operating n The photocopying Corps announced the commitment n closed until mid- on the most structur- Alcoholics of U.S. Government of 45,000 troops to the Persian summer. Runways ally sound runway Anonymous meetings identification cards undergo wear and tear possible. are held at the Sta- is a violation of Title Gulf area as part of Operation when aircraft take off tion Chapel aboard 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Desert Shield which would become and land. This is simi- n The Laurel Bay MCAS Beaufort every Chapter 33, Section lar to the wear and Marine Mart (7-Day Monday at 6 p.m. and 701 and punishable the largest deployment of U.S. tear placed on roads Store) will be closed Thursday at 10 a.m. by fine and imprison- forces since the Vietnam War. due to traffic volume. from Jan. 21 until the Meetings are open to ment. Conducting routine fall of this year for a all service members, maintenance on our renovation. Improve- veterans, and civil-

Chaplain’s Corner

Seeing Value in Our Differences Effective June 1, MCAS By Chaplain Luke Wilson strangers,” it says, “for by so doing sal values we share such as to “love Beaufort will be in Tropi- Deputy Group Chaplain, MAG-31 some have unwittingly entertained your neighbor as yourself” (Leviticus angels.” (Hebrews 13:2). Likewise, our 19:18). cal Cyclone Condition V Wouldn’t life be easier if everyone differences can be a blessing in dis- We can be enriched by associations for 2016 Atlantic Hurricane were the same? Think of the prob- guise. with different people, which remind lems we could avoid if we all wanted A respect for diverse beliefs is an us of the wonderful diversity of the season until November 30. the same things and shared all the important part of spiritual maturity. children of God. One Christian leader same beliefs. Such a world, however, In that spirit, one religious leader expressed this idea: “Each of us is part This year is predicted to be doesn’t exist. The temptation to form made a plea for more understand- of a great family, the human family, a normal season. NOAA everyone “from a single mold,” said ing and encouraged people “to show sons and daughters of God, and there- one minister, “would contradict the kindness and respect for all people fore brothers and sisters” and that “we is predicting 10-16 named genius of God, who created every everywhere. The world in which we must work harder to build mutual re- man different.” live is filled with diversity. We can and spect” for one another. storms, which includes Society is full of different religious should demonstrate respect toward A Muslim scholar, Dr. Alwi Shihab, and cultural groups. As long as we those whose beliefs differ from ours.” from Indonesia, similarly taught that Alex. 4-8 will become Hur- treat each other with mutual respect, Krister Stendahl, who served as “we must respect this God-given ricanes. 1-4 will become our differences can enrich our lives Bishop of Stockholm and was a pro- dignity in every human being” and and our communities. fessor at Harvard Divinity School, that “the goal of all human relations” major Hurricanes. Be Pre- Rabbi Jonathan Sacks compared established three rules for religious should be “cooperation and mutual our society to the workings of nature: understanding: (1) When you are try- respect.” pared! “Just as the natural environment de- ing to understand another religion, Living together with mutual respect pends on biodiversity, so the human you should ask the adherents of that for one another’s differences is a environment depends on cultural di- religion and not its enemies; (2) don’t challenge in today’s world. However, The versity.” Equilibrium among different compare your best to their worst; and this is what we must strive to do. We groups can offer stability. (3) leave room for finding elements should look for and honor the good Jet We can each learn from others. We in other faiths to admire. These prin- we see in other people even though find meaning in human connection ciples foster positive relationships be- they may differ from us. Stream when we look beyond ourselves and tween people of different faiths. I pray that we will each reach out to Contact us: discover the dignity of others, even if It is important to note that pro- others in a spirit of love and concern 228-7225 we disagree. Differences can make life moting understanding does not re- for the welfare of all, regardless of our [email protected] harder, but also more worth living. quire compromising our own beliefs. differences, knowing that we are truly [email protected] The Bible points us to those who are Though we can recognize our differ- brothers and sisters, fellow children of different. “Do not forget to entertain ences, we can also recognize univer- God. Commanding Officer MCAS Beaufort Col. Peter D. Buck Public Affairs Officer Capt. Clayton Groover

Public Affairs Chief Fightertown deployed: Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Press Chief Cpl. Jonah Lovy

Community Relations/Staff Writer Cpl. Samantha K. Foster Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Cpl. Kalachik Vadim helps an attendee fasten the seatbelt in a helicopter on display at the Attendees at the Technical College of the Lowcountry talk about a plane element on display Technical College of the Lowcountry during an aviation showcase on the TCL Campus, July during an aviation showcase at the TCL Campus, July 28. The showcase was an opportunity 28. The showcase was open to the public and a great opportunity to educate the community for the local community to learn from each other and exchange knowledge about a career in and give students a chance to show the new skills they have learned in the course. Vadim Aviation. The showcase was also an example of how TCL is educating service members from is an engine mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, Marine Aircraft Group 31. Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Ga. to continue careers outside of the military as well as make well rounded service members with a more diverse skill set to support their respective missions.

Story and photos by: side of aircraft in the military you have to or retired military preparing to transition this schooling. If I need to attend class Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips be certified to perform certain types of into civilian jobs. For Marines still serving, they work around it,” said Kelly. “They are Staff Writer maintenance,” said Michael Weiss, the TCL it is more than just preparation for a job always supportive of extra school. I en- The Technical College of the Lowcoun- Military Community Liaison. “Their expe- outside of the military. courage my junior Marines to attend this try held an aviation showcase to educate rience, coupled with the certification can “When I get out of the Marine Corps in course. Three or four of them will be in the local community about the licensing earn them a really good wage in the air three years I will be a structural mechanic the next course. It’s not just a tool in the courses they offer at its campus July 28. and nautical industries.” for an airline or private company. What I fleet; it will help them later on when they This event showcased the importance of The two courses highlighted at the learn here at TCL Aviation Maintenance transition out of the military. I think it’s a TCL as they offer education opportuni- showcase have been developed over the Preparatory Course is definitely some- great program.” ties to service members at Marine Corps last four years. The classes are a mix of on- thing I can take back to my squadron,” The event provided an open forum for Air Station Beaufort and Hunter Army Air- line, classroom, hands on, and practical said Sgt. Michael Kelly, an airframe tech- instructors, students, prospective stu- field in Savannah, Ga. shop application. The Aviation Licensing nician with Marine Fighter Attack Squad- dents and the local community to learn TCL’s mission is to educate and prepare Preparatory course was one of them. ron 251. “I don’t get to work with engines, what a career in professional avionics service members to continue careers out- “It’s about a 10 week course and 17 col- electricity, and different aspects of avia- looks like. It also showed how TCL is pro- side of the military as well as make well lege credit hours,” said Sean Henrickson, tion. That is why I came here. I learn a lot viding courses that will utilize service rounded service members with a more di- Director of Veterans Education and Ser- more than the scope of what I deal with member’s experience and educate them verse set of skills to support their respec- vices. “When they complete this they are in my job.” to become FAA Certified. tive missions, according to their website. fully prepared to take their Airframe and Service members are supported and “This program is going to make service The showcase also gave students and the Powerplant license through the Federal encouraged by their command to contin- members better mechanics. They will public an opportunity to interact with Aviation Administration. We want experi- ue theibr education, using Tuition Assis- know how to work on more aspects of the the attendees to show the new skills they enced aviation mechanics. This is a con- tance and other government scholarship aircraft,” said Weiss. “They will be able to have acquired. densed course, students are screened by programs. Many units will work around help other shops and be contributing to “The experience that service members the instructors and need 30 months expe- school schedules to allow Marines to at- the squadron overall, as well as have an gain from the Maine Corps is extremely rience with aircraft to begin the course.” tend these classes. FAA certification.” important, however, when you work out- Many of the students are active duty “My command is very supportive of Marine Air Control Squadron 2 Family Readiness Fair

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus A child sprays a fire hose during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their families information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. Games and activities were set up at the Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus event for children and information booths were available Marines visit information booths during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. for parents. The Family Service Center hosts many support The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their families information about the services programs for service members in the Tri-command. MACS-2 the Marine Corps has to offer. The Family Service Center hosts many support programs for service members in the Tri- operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. command. MACS-2 operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus Photo by Lance Cpl. Jimmy Vertus Marines interact during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay Marines interact during a family readiness fair at the Family Service Center aboard Laurel Bay July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their fami- July 28. The fair was held to give Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and their fami- lies information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. The Family Service Center lies information about the services the Marine Corps has to offer. The Family Service Center hosts many support programs for service members in the Tri-command. MACS-2 operates hosts many support programs for service members in the Tri-command. MACS-2 operates aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. More of the Story The Jet Stream Friday, August 05, 2016 5

Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Douglass Following scheduled maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, runway 05/23 has reopened and returned to operation Aug. 2. The maintenance, which began in March, allows MCAS Beaufort aircraft to operate on the most structurally sound and efficient runway as possible.

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which runway we use.” sures aircraft will operate on the most Some additions were also made to structurally stable runway possible. 05/23 to better support the air station’s “Our goal is to support a safe environ- tenant squadrons. ment so the aircraft can continue to oper- “We added a short take-off lane to run- ate here for many years,” said Poppy. way 05 and reinforced the concrete there The maintenance of runway 05/23 to support F-35 operations for VMFAT-501 helps Marines accomplish their mission Photo by Lance Cpl. Kayla Douglass and future squadrons,” said Poppy. “We by giving them improved infrastructure have successfully improved the infra- to conduct aircraft operations. This al- Following scheduled maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, runway 05/23 structure here aboard the air station.” lows pilots and crew to maintain a high has reopened and returned to operation Aug. 2. The maintenance, which began in March, In addition, the integrity of the runway state of readiness to support current and allows MCAS Beaufort aircraft to operate on the most structurally sound and efficient run- surfaces has been strengthened and en- emerging threats. way as possible. 6 The Jet Stream Friday, August 05, 2016 More of the Story

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg, An F/A -18C Hornet taxis to the runway to launch air operations during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 1. Pitch Black 16 is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal. The U.S. flying squadron, home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, spent the last six months at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, with the Unit Deployment Program training and preparing for this training evolution. The Hornet is with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122.

122 “The nature of contemporary operations requires de- rine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 and Marine Aerial tailed planning and close coordination across multiple Refueler Transport Squadron 152 deployed from MCAS continued from page 1 platforms and nations, so exercises like this are invalu- Iwakuni to support the flight operations of VMFA-122. able,” said Flight Lieutenant Michael Marriner, a Royal “VMFA-122 is honored and excited to participate in Republic of Singapore Air Force,” said U.S. Marine Corps Australian Air Force pilot. “It’s always good to train with Pitch Black 16 with our counterparts,” said U.S. Marine Maj. Luke Borgan, quality assurance officer and VMFA- our close friends and fighter units. The variety of nations Corps Lt. Col. Derek Brannon, commanding officer of 122 pilot. “For an F-18 pilot, this is a dream place to fly. and capabilities participating in Exercise Pitch Black pro- VMFA-122. “The exercise will allow the Marines of Ma- The weather this time of year and the range space is vides a training opportunity we can’t get day-to-day at rine Aircraft Group-12 and VMFA-122 to gain a high level unbeatable. We can’t do training like this in Japan, so the squadron.” of training readiness by taking advantage of the inte- we’re taking advantage of the opportunity to maximize Whether it be a VMFA-122 F/A-18C or Singapore’s F- grated, large force events with our regional joint and training.” 16C/D, each nation involved in Pitch Black brings a coalition partners.” Dissimilar basic fighter maneuvers, or “dogfighting”, unique capability affording the associated countries Pitch Black gives the U.S. flying squadron a chance to are strategic movements executed by different aircraft the opportunity to learn and understand each partner’s employ all the training experience gained over the last while performing air combat maneuvers in order to gain skills, preparing for real world situations and further six months of deployment in the Pacific, in a real world an advantage over the opponent. strengthening the bonds of friendship. atmosphere with allied nations. As the training progresses, the U.S. pilots will also get “All the countries come to Australia to train in order to “Pitch Black 16 will provide us an opportunity to de- the opportunity to engage in offensive counter-air and demonstrate our presence and commitment in the Pa- velop and validate operational concepts for conducting defensive counter-air maneuvers with Canada, France, cific,” said Borgan. “The U.S. has such a large presence in sustained contingency and combat operations around Germany, Indonesia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Singa- the world, it’s important to work together with our allies the world,” said Brannon. “Simply put, Pitch Black 16 will pore and Thailand. Australia maintains a strong relation- to breed familiarity and ease future operations.” be the culminating event for VMFA-122’s deployment ship between the participating nations and identifies Among the approximately 2,500 personnel and ap- and will have lasting effects on the squadron’s combat the importance of regional security among the allied proximately 115 aircraft participating in Pitch Black, are readiness.” nations. members of Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Ma-

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Hodge, a hospital corpsman aboard Na- their ambulance and fire engine during val Hospital Beaufort. “We want to edu- the event, letting visitors get in the ve- cate them on all the public services we hicles and learn about the equipment offer.” they use. Parris Island Fire and Rescue Hospital corpsmen volunteered at the responds to emergencies aboard the de- event and set up a decontamination tent pot. to teach attendees about procedures “We love teaching the younger groups used to respond to chemical attacks. In- and getting them interested in what we formational booths were on display as do,” said Jay Carter a paramedic with well as handlers with therapy dogs to the MCRD Parris Island Fire Rescue. “An teach visitors about care available to the emergency is not when we want them to community. meet us for the first time. It makes it a “We are here to put on a show and little bit easier in an emergency situation teach people what we do,” said Cpl. Dar- if they can get to know us and what we Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips ren Keen, a Marine with the Provost Mar- do beforehand.” shal’s Office aboard Marine Corps Air Sta- According to the first responders, the A working dog handler teaches attendees to the National Night Out 2016 about military tion Beaufort. “This shows how military support of the communities is essential working dogs. The event brought together Marines and local law enforcement to educate police and local police come together to perform their duties and the event and foster community relations. Partnering with and teaching the community about their law to serve the community. It is important served as an opportunity to bring aware- enforcement work builds safer communities and promotes positive interactions. The handler to show the civilian population that we ness to it. is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. work with the local police.” National Night Out is held annually on The military working dog unit put on the second Tuesday of August. The goal a demonstration for attendees, teaching of this event is the education and un- them about the procedures and capa- derstanding of how each element works bilities of the unit. The patrol aggression together to promote safe interactions. drills showed the obedience, training Studies show that when communities in- and relationship between working dogs teract with each other and local law en- and their handlers. forcement they are more likely to have The Parris Island Fire Rescue Division lower crime rates, according to the Na- from MCRD Parris Island gave tours of tional Night Out website.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips A fireman teaches attendees at the National Night Out 2016 about the jaws of life at the Cpl. Daniel Moriarty conducts a patrol aggression exercise with a military working dog at National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort Aug. 2. These events promote and National Night Out 2016, aboard Naval Hospital Beaufort Aug. 2 . Marine Corps Air Station foster community partnership, building safer communities. The fireman is with Parris Island Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office conducted military working dog patrol aggression drills for Fire Rescue aboard Recruit Depot Parris Island. an audience at the event to educate and build community partnership. Moriarty is a working dog handler with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aboard MCAS Beaufort. Graduates The Jet Stream Friday, August 05, 2016 8 Mike and Oscar Company Graduates Honor Graduates

Platoon 3056 Platoon 3061 Pfc. M. J. Wright, Cerdele, GA Pfc. P. R. Guest, Barnwell, SC Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. A. Arias Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B. M. Bates

Platoon 3057 Platoon 4026 Pfc. D. T. Langford, Dumfries, VA Pfc. D. B. Cox, Oklahoma City, OK Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. B. L. Gorman Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt B. L. Hoover

Platoon 3058 Platoon 4027 Pfc. A. M. Ali, Columbus, OH Pfc. JazJuan Wallace-Sipp, Chicago, IL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J.A. Daniels Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. C. Navarro

Platoon 3060 Pfc. L. T. Foster, Staten Island, NY Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. A. B. Cantrell

Platoon 3056 Danger Pfc. Beaubrun, J. S.* , Pfc. Blanken, C. L. , Pvt. Bolton, C. J. , Pfc. Briggs, T. M. , Pfc. Brown, T. J. , Pvt. Carey, T. T. , Pvt. Clark, N. S. , Pfc. Croker, D. T.* , Pvt. Crosby, B. J. , Pvt. Csrenyi, A.L , Pfc. Culp, H. B. , Pfc. Derliunas, E. B. , Pfc. Donaldson, E. D. , Pvt. Franklin, N. J. , Pfc. Gonzalez, G. M. , Pvt. Gurly, C. J. , Pfc. Harris, Z. I. , Pfc. Haiser, B. M. , Pvt. Hepner, J. R. , Pfc. Hernandez, R. A. , Pvt. Hickman, J. M. , Pfc. Hickock, N. M. , Pvt. Holloway, S. A. , Pfc. Huss, B. J. , Pfc. Ipox, J. J. , Pvt. Jesanis, J. E. , Pfc. Kasunic, R. N. , Pfc. Lethco, N. M. , Pvt. Machamer, I. M. , Pfc. Matousik, P. A. , Pvt. Maccall, B. R. , Pfc. Mccuiston, D. H. , Pfc. Meabon, D. J.* , Pvt. Mero, J. B. , Pfc. Messer, J. A. , Pfc. Mitchell, C. M. , Pfc. Mitchell, D. L. , Pvt. Mollie, J. G. , Pfc. Mulcahy, P. C. , Pfc. Mullin, S. D. , Pvt. Pham, F. D. , Pvt. Poquette, B. O. , Pvt. Quinn, G. R. , Pvt. Ramos, J. D. , Pvt. Rettig, W. W. , Pfc. RodriguezSantiago, J. , Pfc. Russell, C. R. , Pvt. Short, C. A. , Pvt. Son, E. , Pvt. Springer, A. J. , Pvt. Swaringen, A. M. , Pvt. Tuttle, J. D. , Pvt. Walas, C. B. , Pfc. Williams, D. R. , Pfc. Wright, M. J. Platoon 3057 Pfc. Angel IV, R. H. , Pfc. Bean, D. D.* , Pfc. Bethea, T. C. , Pvt. Bolton, T. L. , Pfc. Brown Jr., O. L.* , Pvt. Burdette, B. D. , Pfc. Castillo, J. I.* , Pfc. Chancey, S. A. , Pfc. Clayton, C. M. , Pvt. Copley, J. R. , Pvt. Corzo, A. M. , Pfc. Crittendon, S. M. , Pvt. Curtis, J. T. , Pvt. Dahuya, J. J. , Pfc. Delorefice III, J. A. , Pvt. Fuller, D. A. , Pvt. Gravat, J. C. , Pvt. Gue- vara, A. , Pvt. Hansen, J. F. , Pfc. Haynes Jr., D. M. , Pfc. Heinze, J. , Pvt. Hodges, T. J. , Pvt. Jordan, A. H. , Pfc. Kiely, R. P. , Pvt. Krizner, C. M. , Pfc. Lands, C. J. , Pfc. Langford, D. T. , Pvt. Limas, D. , Pfc. Liranzo, B. R. , Pvt. Littles, B. M. , Pvt. Luzio Jr., J. M. , Pfc. Melow, T. S. , Pfc. Morell, N. J. , Pvt. Mudrich, T. G. , Pfc. Parsons, S. R. , Pvt. Phomhom, T. , Pvt. Robinson, V. , Pvt. Sanders, K. M. , Pvt. Shipley, D. D. , Pvt. Shoemaker, C. Q. , Pfc. Stanfield, T. D. , Pfc. Sumerall, G. K. , Pvt. Swan, J. H. , Pvt. Swartz, T. A. , Pvt. Tefoe, L. I. , Pfc. Vancuren, D. L. , Pvt. Vincent, K. C. , Pfc. Wakefield, T. J. , Pvt. Williams, C. W. , Pfc. Younker, S. T. , Pvt. Zarate Jr., D. , Pvt. Zello, C. A.

Platoon 3058 Pfc. Ali, A. M.* , Pfc. Aulet, D. A.* , Pfc. Bakergillette, M. S. , Pfc. Barnes, D. B. , Pvt. Biemiller, K. E. , Pvt. Bouchard, D. J. , Pfc. Browne, S. A. , Pvt. Busch, S. W. , Pvt. Cadet, J. W. , Pfc. Castaneda, M.* , Pvt. Checo, C. L. , Pfc. Cobb, M. T. , Pvt. Dekanchuk, R. J. , Pfc. Demarco, D. J. , Pfc. Durand, R. F. , Pvt. First, J. A. , Pvt. Fitch, E. C. , Pvt. Gaylord Jr., C. E. , Pfc. Hamel, R. J. , Pvt. Harris, N. R. , Pfc. Herndon, C. H. , Pvt. Hover, S. T. , Pfc. Jimenez, G. A. , Pvt. Koch, J. A. , Pvt. Lamere, J. D. , Pvt. Ligammari, V. S. , Pfc. Lizama- bomm, G. P. , Pfc. LopezCabrera, J. , Pvt. Lyons, S. M. , Pvt. Marmolejo, L. M. , Pfc. McAuliffe, A. O. , Pvt. Mears, S. A. , Pfc. Monzon, A. M. , Pvt. Morency, J. T. , Pvt. Nye, J. J. , Pvt. Pabon, M. Y. , Pvt. Pansch, T. M. , Pfc. Quick, A. W. , Pvt. Reed, C. R. , Pvt. Richards, D. S. , Pfc. Roche, N. M. , Pvt. Rosales, D. , Pfc. Saunders, Z. S. , Pvt. Stanley, C. S. , Pvt. Stover III, L. A. , Pfc. Sunday, C. L. , Pfc. Tilley, G. A. , Pfc. Toussaint, R. A. , Pvt. Turner, B. M. , Pvt. Wakefield, G. M. , Pfc. Wrye, A. D.

Platoon 3060 Pfc. Aurand, M. A.* , Pfc. Barsamian, F. C. , Pvt. Beaman, A. T. , Pfc. Beattie, T. C. , Pfc. Benoit, T. A. , Pfc. Brown, B. D. , Pfc. Bueno, N. T. , Pfc. Cerkez, I. B. , Pfc. Cherni- atynskyi, M. , Pfc. Colmerauer, W. R. , Pfc. Cotton, A. M. * , Pvt. Curtis, T. G. , Pfc. Cypher Jr., M. A. , Pvt. Davis, Z. J. , Pvt. Dickson, J. R. , Pvt. El Omari, A. , Pfc. Foster, L. T. , Pvt. Foster, M. K. , Pfc. George, N. T. , Pfc. Ginter, B. J. , Pvt. Gioia, A. J. , Pvt. Hamilton, C. D. , Pvt. Hollister, M. J. , Pvt. Howard, J. M. , Pvt. Jackson, T. T. , Pvt. Kerpi, G. , Pvt. Lyden, C. M. , Pvt. Malloch, T. M. , Pfc. Mayberry, D. M. , Pfc. Mullikin, D. O. , Pfc. Myers III, M. , Pfc. Napier, B. M. * , Pvt. Nicholsen, M. I. , Pvt. Nunez, J. C. , Pvt. Pinkham, S. W. , Pfc. Polanco, I. A. , Pvt. Quirindongo, C. M. , Pvt. Rainville, D. B. , Pfc. Riosjanne, J. , Pfc. Roark, M. A. , Pfc. Robinson, T. C. , Pfc. Rodriguez, A. A , Pvt. Ross, S. S. , Pfc. Schultz, A. R. , Pvt. Story, T. B , Pvt. Taylor, J. B. , Pfc. Turner, T. J. , Pvt. Villalobos, F. G. , Pvt. Ward, E. D. , Pvt. Young, B. J.

Platoon 3061 Pvt. Acosta, R. , Pfc. Atkinson, A. G. , Pvt. Baer, D. E. , Pvt. Barry, T. T. , Pfc. Battle, T. T. , Pvt. Brooks, D. L. , Pvt. Burford, T. S. , Pfc. Byrd, T. M. , Pvt. Callinan, P. R. , Pfc. Cappucci, R. A. , Pvt. Caroussos, A. P. , Pvt. Cassino, J. J. , Pvt. Cevis, N. E. , Pvt. Charles, C. R. , Pvt. Curley II, P. A. , Pfc. Duong, D.N. , Pvt. Flannery, P. R. , Pfc. Guest, P. R. , Pfc. Guest, R. T. , Pvt. Gutman, B. M. , Pfc. Ham, R. D. , Pvt. HernandezPerez, S. , Pvt. Hyland, J. A. , Pfc. Lokkesmoe, M. A. , Pvt. Mason, D. A. , Pfc. Maynard, N. C. , Pvt. McGown, T. J. , Pfc. McManus, S. R. , Pfc. Mutz, A. J. , Pvt. Nixon, T. S. , Pfc. Orcutt, A. G. , Pfc. Panayiotou, M. M. , Pvt. Perez, G. A. , Pvt. Perez, R. L. , Pfc. Piper, D. L. , Pfc. Potzler, D. M. , Pfc. Roark, J. E. , Pfc. Roberts, C. A. , Pvt. Schmidt, M. J. , Pfc. Shaw, Jr. D. B.* , Pfc. Smith, A. G. , Pfc. Smith, D. W. , Pfc. Spradley, J. W. , Pvt. Strazza, Z. H. , Pfc. Suk, E.* , Pvt. Thomas Jr., D. K. , Pfc. Tilley, G. C.* , Pvt. Velez, J. A. , Pvt. Wilde, H. M. , Pvt. Wollet, M. R.

Platoon 4026 Pfc. Arteaga, A. , Pfc. Bakhashab, M. M. , Pfc. Baron, J. S. , Pfc. Bentley, S. S. , Pvt. Bideau, A. M. , Pvt. Blake, O. M. , Pfc. Boykin, J. A. , Pfc. Brandt, J. V. , Pfc. Brooks, L. M. , Pvt. Bu- chanan, G. K. , Pfc. Chenoweth, J. E. , Pfc. Cheramie, C. R. , Pfc. Constant, A. , Pvt. Covill, M. M. , Pfc. Cox, D. B. , Pvt. Day, A. N. , Pvt. Gomez, V. C. , Pfc. Hall, L. R. , Pvt. Hamill, S. L. , Pfc. Hoover, D. R. , Pvt. Hudson, S. A. , Pfc. Hurtado, K. , Pfc. Kellman, S. R. , Pvt. Kuffler, Z. A. , Pfc. Luther, T. N. , Pfc. Maiolo, A. M. , Pfc. Mckinney, R. M. , Pfc. Miller, I. M. , Pvt. Mondragon, B. A. , Pvt. Monestime, W. , Pvt. Nettleton, H. L. , Pvt. Newcomer, M. A. , Pfc. Nickell, S. J. , Pfc. Odellas, C. N. , Pvt. Odonnell, R. R. , Pvt. Olton, A. N. , Pvt. Ortegaechevarria, N. , Pfc. Ortizcoleman, C. V. , Pfc. Osuji, F. C. * , Pfc. Petion, B. , Pfc. Rehmann, C. L. , Pvt. Reynolds, A. E. , Pvt. Robinson, S. K. , Pfc. Rogers, K. W. , Pfc. Rosario, K. M. , Pvt. Sackett, T. H. , Pvt. Sanchezarriaza, A. , Pvt. Shartzer, J. N. , Pvt. Sills, A. L. , Pfc. Smith, L. M. , Pvt. Stmartin, A. M. , PVT. Thiem, S. L. , Pfc. Thompson, C. N. , Pvt. Worst, M. A. , Pvt. Zeabari, M. P.

Platoon 4027 Pfc. Adorno, Adriana , Pvt. Aguero, Vivianlee P. , Pvt. Andreyev, Natalya , Pfc. Arambulajaime, Mayra L. , Pfc. Barajas, Ascencia R.* , Pfc. Baye, Andree A. , Pvt. Brennan, Syd- ney A. , Pvt. Brule, Alyson C. , Pfc. Cameanocasio, Yanelisse , Pfc. Carstens, Rebecca A. , Pvt. Castellanosventura, Adriana , Pvt. Chan, Socheata , Pvt. Chatman, Yakema N. , Pvt. Chavez, Rajah M. , Pfc. Christensen, Rachael A. , Pvt. Christensen, Tiffany J. , Pvt. Clark, Alexandrea Q. , Pvt. Cooper, Yah , Pvt. Cruz, Edith G. , Pfc. Dewey, Courtney E. , Pvt. Escamillamartinez, Angel L. , Pfc. Esparza, Veronica* , Pfc. Fish, Caitlin A.* , Pfc. Gonzales, Gizzel G. , Pfc. Guardado, Iridian , Pfc. Henry, Rebeka J. , Pvt. Henry, Shanique P. , Pvt. Hernandez, Vallessca I. , Pvt. Ibarragomez, Karla Y. , Pvt. Izurieta, Melissa N. , Pvt. Jarrell, Amber C. , Pvt. Johnson, Taylor N. , Pfc. Klein, Zoe E.* , Pfc. Lewis, Alexis C. , Pfc. Limatorres, Elizabeth , Pfc. Lusher, Megan E. , Pvt. Martinez, Summer A. , Pfc. Navarro, Jacqueline V. , Pvt. Pare, Symone E. , Pfc. Peel, Meggan R. , Pfc. Peterson, Alexis J. , Pfc. Polachek, Amy M. , Pvt. Salmeron, Jesica R. , Pvt. Staggs, Mia A. , Pfc. Taylor, Emily L. , Pvt. Tietz, Courtney L. , Pvt. Vera, Isabel A. , Pfc. Wallacesipp, Jazjuan S. , Pvt. Weyer, Susanne E. , Pfc. Zamorano, Jennifer J. , Pfc. Zamudio, Adriana J. , Pfc. Zdjelar, Mariana

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