Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Volunteer Spotlight: Gemma Downard

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Bengals depart Fightertown

An F/A-18D Hornet aircraft taxis on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 8. The Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 deployed overseas in support of combat operations. The F/A-18D Hornet squadron will be providing air-to-ground support and close air support to combatant commands while deployed. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Story and photos by: are able to complete their mission or loca- Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Staff Writer tion. The F/A-18D Hornet aircraft departed apart from the main body of Marines mostly Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack composed by support staff. Squadron 224 departed from Marine Corps “We are going to be headed to the Middle Air Station Beaufort to support combat oper- East in support of combat operations,” said ations overseas May 8. Maj. Jason Whittaker, a Weapons Systems The Marines of VMFA(AW)-224 have been training and preparing to ensure they see 224, page 4

A pilot says goodbye to his family before departing overseas in support of combat operations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 8. The Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 will be providing air-to-ground support and close air support to combatant commands while deployed. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Swamp Foxes dig deep during field meet

Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Benjamin Mc- Seich, the commanding offi- Donald cer of H&HS. “The purpose Staff Writer of these events was to push the Marines to their limits. Marines with Headquar- This field meet served as a ters and Headquarters great way for the squadron Squadron competed in a field to get together and have meet aboard Marine Corps some friendly competition.” Air Station Beaufort, May The field meet began with 5. The competition was held the obstacle course. Five to foster unit cohesion, build Marines from each section camaraderie, and help Ma- had to maneuver through rines showcae their physical the obstacle course one at a prowess. time and the first section to H&HS units each picked have all five Marines com- their top Marines to complete won the event. The ob- pete in the field meet. The stacle course was followed winning unit will compete by a pull-up challenge, obsta- against the Provost Mar- cle relay race, the dizzy izzy, shals Office and Expedition- a quarter mile relay race, tug ary Fire Fighting and Res- of war, and pugil sticks. The cue for the H&HS Cup. dizzy izzy requires Marines Marines compete in a tug of war aboard Marine Lt. Col Douglas A. Seich competes in a relay “Today’s field meet was to spin around a baseball bat Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station comprised of seven events,” with their forhead touching Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and Headquarters said Lt. Col Douglas A. the bat and then run while unit cohesion and camaraderie through competition. Squadron hosted a field meet to build unit cohesion The Marines are with H&HS, MCAS Beaufort. and camaraderie through competition. Seich is the commanding officer of H&HS, MCAS Beaufort. see FIELD MEET, page 5 2 The Jet Stream Friday, May 12, 2017 Games and Entertainment

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Did you know... May 15, 1862: Corporal HAPPENINGS John Mackie, the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor, was commended for service n The photocopying of U.S. n If you have lost something and n The Technical College of the in the USS GALENA during Government identification cards are looking for it, please contact Lowcountry is hosting a Day of action against Confederate is a violation of Title 18, U.S. the Lost and Found Custodian at Service celebrating veterans at Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 843-228-6335 Monday through the TCL Beaufort campus, Bldg shore batteries at Drewry’s Bluff 701 and punishable by fine and Friday between the hours of 8 12, 921 Ribaut Rd., May 20.The which blocked the James River imprisonment. a.m. to 4 p.m. event will be held from 1 p.m. to approaches to Richmond. 4 p.m. and is free to active duty, veterans and their families.

Chaplain’s Corner

What is in a Name? NOAA climate prediction center, predicts weakening La Nina By Cmdr. William Holiman, This article will deal with the names an expression of who we conditions resulting in a warmer Former MCAS Beaufort Command Chaplain old folks used to call our Christian are, now we see that we can bring and dryer winter for the Southern name or these days simply our first honor to the name we have or we US states and a cooler and name. You have more names than can bring dishonor to that name. wetter winter with above average that, but we will just look at “your So let me ask you, what does snowfall in the Northern and What is in a name? I would bet name.” your name says about you? What that some of us can quote William I write about this today because character traits does your name Midwest states. These conditions Shakespeare who wrote the line, will persist until spring. “A rose would smell as sweet in many Christian churches the express? I know that these days by any other name.” He meant scripture readings the past few many people have names that are that names do not matter. Only weeks have had something to do not tra-ditional and they may not Monitor the latest forecasts with names. have traditional meanings, but and briefings from the National the character matters. But in the In the scripture readings even so Mom and Dad were trying 20th century another writer came for Christmas there is always to say something special about you. Weather Service in order to along and wrote, “A rose is a rose something about naming Jesus. What were they saying? What prepare your family for any is a rose.” That writer meant that extreme weather affecting our names and characters go together. The name expresses his mission hopes are you carrying from them? When Shakespeare wrote his line and character. January 1 is not Your name is not only given to area or along your route during he knew that it would turn out that only New Year’s Day, but it is you by your parents, but you also vacations at: weather.gov the line would prove false. It is also Jesus’ name day, the day do things with it. When people use from Romeo and Juliet and it turns when he was officially named at your name, what do they do? Do out that names really do matter, if his circumcision. Various writers they shudder at the very sound of give differing numbers of names your name or find strength in it? The you remember reading that play in and titles for Jesus. One had a list Do people remember your name high school. of 200; another had a list of 102 and think good things or do they Jet Many of us have old traditional names. All those names express clear their throats after saying it? names with deep meaning. Those his character, mission and role. Does your name say some-thing Stream names express a hope from our Names are important. true and good about you? This Contact us: parents, or perhaps we are named Many churches have just read is an important topic. All of us are 228-7225 after a relative who had that name. a passage from Isaiah 62 about known by name, in the military [email protected] My first name, William, means [email protected] something like “resolute protector” ancient Israel being given a new usually by our last names, but still and is a pretty good description name. When the land was desolate the first name, that name that is Commanding Officer MCAS of my character. My nature is to and the people in despair they had especially yours, is important. It has Beaufort protect people and institutions. It one name, but when God acts for meaning not only to you and your Col. Peter D. Buck is expressed my character. them they get a new name. family but to everyone around you. My wife and I have three In the entire Bible people are I do not think that many of spend Public Affairs Officer children and their names are renamed regularly to express who much time wondering about how Capt. Clayton Groover amazingly accurate de-scriptions they are, or some-thing special our names will be remembered, or of their characters. The oldest is about them. Pharaoh renamed how to take care of our names. But Public Affairs Chief Graham, which means “person Joseph. Jesus renames Simon as we should. Your name is important. Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez who lives in a grey house.” He Peter. We could name many other So take a moment today and just never wants to go outside. The next examples but you get the idea. think, “How do people think of Press Chief is Alan, which means “Cheerful.” Names are a big deal. They are my name?” What do you think of Cpl. Jonah Lovy He was always a happy camper. who you are. I remember hearing your name? When you leave your The third I will leave out just so a sermon long ago from the text in section behind in a few years, what Community Relations/Staff Writer you wonder. Proverbs 22:1 that says: “A good scent will your name leave behind? Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Pilots usually have a call sign, name is more desirable than great Will it be a good name that is es- Lance Cpl. Benjamnin McDonald a name, that expresses something riches; to be esteemed is better than teemed higher than silver and gold about them, usu-ally something silver or gold.” That takes us to or will be something else. The Advertising Account Executive that they did wrong or silly. whole new level. Not only are our choice is yours. Choose wisely. Natalie Woods, Bluffton Today 843-815-0800 x20

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Officer with VMFA(AW)-224. “For some of us, they will be able to use ours and complete the this isn’t our first deployment to this region so mission.” we know what has to get done. We can operate While deployed, the Marines of VM- smoothly and efficiently to accomplish our mis- FA(AW)-224 will face hardships such as severe sion while over there.” heat and being away from their friends and fam- Over the past months the pilots, maintainers, ily. Both the pilots and maintainers will be work- and rest of the squadron have been working to ing longer shifts than the ones worked while prepare not only the aircraft, but their minds aboard the air station as well. for the fast-paced tempo of a deployment. Other “We are going to be operating in hostile ter- Marine Aircraft Group 31 squadrons have been ritory, it doesn’t get any more real than this,” working with VMFA(AW)-224 to support their said Whittaker. “The shifts will be longer, the deployment and training. temperatures will be higher and the danger will “My squadron might not be deploying be real. We have been preparing for months to right now, but of course we are helping VM- go on this deployment and now all of the squad- FA(AW)-224,” said Lance Cpl. Jordan Paladino, ron’s hard will work will be paying off. Marines an aviation mechanic with VMFA(AW)-533. train to be operationally ready and that’s what “They are our sister squadron and if they we are. We are going to go over there, do our job, couldn’t, we would be the ones out there. We are accomplish our mission, and bring the sound of making sure that we have back up gear avail- freedom.” able to them. In the event that theirs should fail,

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald A pilot says goodbye to his family before departing for a deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 8. The Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 deployed overseas in support of combat operations. The F/A-18D Hornet squadron will be providing air-to-ground support and close air support to combatant commands while deployed. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald A pilot performs pre-flight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station A pilot says goodbye to his family before departing for a deployment aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 8. The Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Beaufort, May 8. The Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 deployed overseas Squadron 224 deployed overseas in support of combat operations. in support of combat operations. The F/A-18D Hornet squadron will be providing air-to-ground sup- The F/A-18D Hornet squadron will be providing air-to-ground support and close air support to combatant commands while deployed. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224, port and close air support to combatant commands while deployed. Marine Aircraft Group 31. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort volunteer spotlight: Gemma Downard

Marine Corps Community Services for Brits, the class for Beaufort offers educational classes, spouses of the F-35B volunteer opportunities and other ser- U.K. squadron sta- vices designed to help Marines, spous- tioned aboard MCAS es and children to be healthy and suc- Beaufort. Downard cessful. The classes they offer provide has been aboard the air station with the class. We might be from different opportunities to network, learn and her spouse for the past three years. As countries, but certainly as a spouse we tools to navigate a military lifestyle. a L.I.N.K.S. mentor she teaches classes face the same challenges with mov- Some of the classes they offer are and provides supports for women who ing around, being away from family L.I.N.K.S., Family Readiness Program, face similar struggles being stationed and we can all learn from each other, Readiness and Deployment Support, abroad and away from family. As a realizing we aren’t going through this and Life Skills. Often these classes are manager she prepares all of the class alone. Sharing this information and taught by knowledgeable volunteers materials. knowledge is vital in ensuring the and spouses. “I think these classes are so import- spouses feel successful and thriving in Gemma Downard is a Lifestyle In- ant. They give a sense of community this lifestyle. It also gives our service Gemma Downard is a Lifestyle Insights, sights, Networking, Knowledge and and the opportunity to learn so much member faith and confidence that Networking, Knowledge and Skills men- Skills mentor and manager. She vol- about the Marine Corps, services their spouse is taken care of, allowing tor and manager. unteers her time teaching L.I.N.K.S. available and the other members of them to focus on their job.” More of the Story The Jet Stream Friday, May 12, 2017 5

FIELD MEET continued from page 1 they are still dizzy. the field meet, share a meal, “The field meet was a lot of and socialize as a squadron. fun,” said Pfc. Matthew Rice, “The barracks bash gives a administrative specialist Marines an opportunity to with H&HS. “I got to partic- foster unit cohesion and ipate in the obstacle course, meet the other Marines pull-up challenge, and the in H&HS,” said Sgt. Jacob tug of war. I have only been Chase, a data network spe- here for two weeks so this cialist and the manager for was a great way to meet the papa barracks. “Because Marines in the squadron. I of the operational tempo didn’t know how many sec- of the squadron, we don’t tions made up H&HS and it get to see each other a lot. was motivating to see the The sections stick to them- commanding officer, execu- selves and never mingles tive officer, and operations with other sections. The officer compete in the field barracks bash changes that meet too.” and gives all the Marines of After the field meet the H&HS time to meet one an- squadron got together at other. That’s what today as Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Barracks P for a bash. The a whole was all about, bring- Marines compete during a pugil stick bout aboard A Marine maneuvers the obstacle course aboard Marine barracks bash gave the Ma- ing the squadron together as Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and rines of H&HS an opportu- the Swamp Fox family. “ and Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build unit unit cohesion and camaraderie through competition. cohesion and camaraderie through competition. The nity to come together after The Marines are with H&HS, MCAS Beaufort. Marines are with H&HS, MCAS Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Marines compete in a tug of war aboard Marine Marines compete in a pugil stick bout aboard Marine Sergeant Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. (left) and Col. Peter Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and D. Buck (center) compete in a tug of war aboard Marine Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build unit Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 5. Headquarters and cohesion and camaraderie through competition. The unit cohesion and camaraderie through competition.The Headquarters Squadron hosted a field meet to build winners of field meet will compete against Expeditionary winners of field meet will compete against Expeditionary camaraderie through competition. The winners of the field Fire Fighting and Rescue and the Provost Marshal’s Fire Fighting and Rescue and the Provost Marshal’s meet will compete against Expeditionary Fire Fighting and Office for the H&HS Cup.The Marines are with H&HS, Office for the H&HS Cup. The Marines are with H&HS, Rescue and the Provost Marshal’s Office for the H&HS Cup. Hebron is the sergeant major of H&HS, Buck is the MCAS Beaufort. MCAS Beaufort. commanding officer of MCA Beaufort. 6 The Jet Stream Friday, May 12, 2017 In Other News Single Marine Program holds May the 4th be with you

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips A Marine eats and watches an iconic movie during the ‘May the 4th be with you’ event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 4. The Single Marine Program sponsored the event at Afterburners for movie fans and as an opportunity for squadrons to earn points in the Semper Fit Summer Challenge. Marines and their squadrons can attend camaraderie building events held by SMP or fitness challenges to earn points for a prize and money towards their Marine Corps Ball. The Marines are stationed aboard MCAS Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Marines socialize during the ‘May the 4th be with you’ event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 4. The Single Marine Program sponsored the event at Afterburners for movie fans and as an opportunity for squadrons to earn points in the Semper Fit Summer Challenge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Marines play pool during the ‘May the 4th be with you’ event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 4. The Single Marine Program sponsored the event at Afterburners for movie fans and as an opportunity for squadrons to earn points in the Semper Fit Summer Challenge.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Marines eat and watch a iconic movie during A Marine plays pool during the the ‘May the 4th be with you’ event aboard ‘May the 4th be with you’ event Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 4. The aboard Marine Corps Air Station Single Marine Program sponsored the event at Beaufort, May 4. The Marine Afterburners for movie fans and as an opportunity is stationed aboard MCAS for squadrons to earn points in the Semper Fit Beaufort. Summer Challenge. Around the Corps The Jet Stream Friday, May 12, 2017 7

JMSDF, MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day exhibits US – Japan Alliance

Story by: to perform in expeditionary environ- Cpl. Aaron Henson Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan ments. The air show also encompassed MARINE CORPS AIR STATION various U.S. and Japanese static dis- IWAKUNI, Japan — Marine Corps play aircraft, food and entertainment. Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, opened Some displays included F/A-18C and its gates to approximately 210,000 F/A-18D Hornets, an MV-22B Os- guests for the 41st Japan Maritime prey and F-35B Lightning II from Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni the U.S. Marine Corps’ III Marine Ex- Friendship Day, May 5, 2017. peditionary Force, an F-16 Fighting Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has Falcon, an A-10 Thunderbolt II, and a held a single-day air show designed KC-135 Stratotanker from U.S. forc- to foster positive relationships and es in Korea. offer an elevating experience that “We have a multitude of U.S. Ma- displays the communal support be- rine Corps, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air tween the U.S. and Japan. Force aircraft from throughout the “Friendship day is a community Pacific area of operations,” said Hoff. relations event,” said U.S. Marine “The Japan Self-Defense Force will Corps Maj. Nathan Hoff, station oper- also be providing displays of their Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts ations officer and air show director. planes and helicopters. We will also a level III flight demonstration during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense “The big thing to me is the opportu- have some civilian aircraft displayed Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, nity we have to open our gates and and a DC-3 presented by Breitling. Japan, May 5. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show welcome in the whole community of For anyone who is interested in avi- designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that Japan. They are able to see what we ation, there is something out here for displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show are all about . . . our ability to perform them to see.” also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial military tasks as well as integrate in Included among the exhibits were performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment. with the JMSDF. Whether it’s train- the U.S. Air Force MC-130J Comman- ing for real-world contingencies or do II, C-1, A6M Zero, and MCH-101 in this case hosting a community-re- from the JSDF, along with WACO Japanese visitors traveled from all structed between two nations. lated event . . . it is an opportunity to biplanes and Cessna airplanes from over Japan to experience the one-day “Friendship day is a great exam- showcase our bilateral cooperation.” the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Asso- event, hoping to capture firsthand ple of the U.S.-Japan alliance,” said Hoff also said this year differs from ciation Japan. the unique U.S.-Japan security alli- Fuerst. “I want to thank Rear Adm. others as it highlights aerial perfor- Visitors were also provided the op- ance and the various Marine Corps Futakawa, Fleet Air Wing 31 com- mances and capabilities including portunity to observe ground-combat capabilities showcased at the event. mander, and all of the sailors of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force element capabilities from Marine “Friendship Day is one of the many FAW-31 for their support in hosting demonstrating aviation support for Wing Support Squadron 171 through ways MCAS Iwakuni can show their this air show with us. This coopera- ground units. heavy and utility equipment, Expedi- respect for the Japanese people, their tion is another example of the great Performances included the U.S. tionary Field Kitchen and a variety culture and their country,” said U.S. alliance between the United States Army Golden Knights parachute of military vehicles. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, and Japan, and I am extremely proud team, Whiskey Papa Skywriting, Also, Marines with Headquarters commanding officer of MCAS of the relationship we have with Evolve Aerosports Squirrel-Suit and Support Company, 3rd Battalion, Iwakuni. “This is the third year that FAW-31 and the local community. I jump, and demonstrations of the Ja- 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Di- we have conducted this airshow with look forward to many years of being pan Ground Self-Defense Force rap- vision, currently forward deployed to the JMSDF, and this highlights the a good neighbor.” pelling team, U.S. Marine Corps MV- Okinawa, Japan, from Camp Lejeune, mutually-beneficial relationship we 22B Osprey, MAGTF, Pacific Air North Carolina, displayed their pro- have, not only with them but with Forces’ F-16 demonstration team and ficiencies in ground tactics. the local Iwakuni community.” Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue “This is my first time visiting Although Friendship Day is a Impulse. Friendship Day, and I loved watch- one-day event, it exemplifies and During the MAGTF demonstra- ing the air show,” said Kuniko Koy- reaffirms the remarkable bond con- tion, onlookers observed close air anagi, a Friendship Day guest. “The support, simulated aerial refueling Americans seem very friendly, and I and the extended capabilities of Ma- want to come back even though it is rine Corps assets that are designed very far from Sapporo, my home.”

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo The Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s Blue Impulse performs aerial demonstrations during the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 5. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Farbo Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, hosted the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force – MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, May 5. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has held a single-day air show designed to foster positive relationships and offer an elevating experience that displays the communal support between the U.S. and Japan. The air show also encompassed various U.S. and Japanese static aircraft displays, aerial performances and demonstrations, food and entertainment. 8 The Jet Stream Friday, May 12, 2017