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VMFA -212: While on Okinawa Deployment Vol. 16, No. 29 Serving MCAS Kaneohe Bay, 1st MAR. Camp H.M. Smith and Marine Barracks, Hawaii, July 16, 1987 1st Radio Bn Celebrates 23 years of proud service By Cpl. Tom Worth units became a reserve signal Unit Information Officer company. 1st Radio Bn By 1951, the reserve signal First Radio Battalion, one company became let Radio of only two cryptologic units Company, based at Camp in the Marine Corps, pro- Pendleton, then later at vides task force commanders Camp Lejeune, The Marine with signals intelligence and Corps split the radio corn- related support, and will pany into two entities in celebrate its 23rd birthday on 1958, sending half the per- Friday. sonnel to Camp Smith and But the unit, comprised designating the unit 1st BATTALION mainly of linguists, morse 01 RADIO FMF Radio Company and redesig- code operators, and other nating the unit left at Camp radio intelligence operators Lejeune as 2nd Radio Corn- and analysts, has a heritage pany. that reaches back to World The unit has been based at A year later both compa- War II. a variety of locations, includ- nies were redesignated as a The earliest Radio Battal- ing Da Nang, republic of "Composite Radio Company, ion ancestor, known as Radio Vietnam; Camp Smith, HI; FMF." The term "composite" Intelligence Platoons, Wahiawa, HI; Pearl Harbor; meant that each company formed in 1943 and went on Peleliu, Paladu Islands had the potential for forming to supply Marine combat (roughly between Guam and the nucleus of both division divisions in the Pacific the- the Philippines); and other and force radio companies ater with valuable intelli- Pacific Islands during World during mobilization, accord- gence. The 1st Radio Intelli- War II. ing to historical accounts. Move 'em out! gence Platoon supported the The intelligence platoons First Radio Composite Com- Marines from 1st Bn., 3d Marines, and reserve evaluators from a Mobilization Training capture of Iwo Jima, and was were deactivated, however, pany conducted forward area Unit battle reservists from 2nd Bn., 23d Marines, during a force-on-force exercise awarded a Navy Unit Com- after the close of World War training in Taiwan and the held recently as part of PTA 2-87 at the Pohakuloa Training Area On the Big Island. mendation. II and the post-war occupa- Phillippines and sent detach- The force-on-force exercise was just one element of PTA 2-87. See B-1 and B- From its inception in 1943, tions. But the Marine crypto- ments to several other areas. 2 for the stories. Radio Battalion ancestry has logic effort remained alive followed a zigzagged path. since elements of the old ' See RADIO A-3 Lancers' make Corps history VMFA -212: while on Okinawa deployment Ely Sgt. William A. Ridley workhorse for the last 26 run by MCAS Yuma, Ariz., young Marines on the ground than those around Iwakuni," always ideal. On Okinawa years. It's sad to see it being and features types of flying crews." the squadron commander we got some experience fly- _Kadena Air Base, Japan put out to pasture. including F-4 versus multiple Johnson praised the avail- said, "It gave us more time ing in less-than-ideal condi- A detachment of VMFA- "On the other hand," Jor- adversaries.' ability of ,ranges and the on station to practice our tions and that gave us a 212's "Lancers" left Okin- gensen said, "it's great that Additionally, the Lancers opportunity to fly'in different trade dad a ,higher ceiling to chance to refine our instru- awa June 20 following a six- we're getting the new tech-, flew missions against Air types of weather irk Okinawa. fly in. As tar as the weather ment flying techniques. Our week deployment. nology and greater capabil- Force F-15s. "The F-15 is a "The ranges off Okinawa are goes, back in Hawaii, the time at Kadena was very well The detachment returned ities of the Hornet. It's going newer model plane than the a lot closer and a lot bigger flying conditions are almost spent." to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, to make for a lot of changes Phantom and it turns bet- where it is deployed from that will aid the Marine rifle- ter," Jorgensen said. "How- MCAS Kaneohe Bay, as part man on the ground. And, ever, the F-4 has the advan- of the unit deployment pro- ultimately, that's our job, to tage of a crew of two. Or, in gram. support the Marine infan- other words, in the F-4 you The squadron is making try." have an extra set of eyes to history by being the last Another highlight of the see with." Marine F-4 squadron to be detachment's tour on Okin- In addition to the squad- deployed to the Western awa was the initial qualifica- ron's successes in the air, the Pacific. The next VMFA tion of four pilots and four ground crews enjoyed just as squadron to deploy to West- radar intercept officers in the high a success rate. "his the * Pac will be flying the F/A- Air Combat Tactics Instruc- young enlisted Marines who 18 Hornet. tor Course. maintained the jets that were "There's two ways to look responsible for our success at at being the last F-4 squad- "It's outstanding that all Kadena," said LtCol. Mel ron to deploy to WestPac, " four crews 'quelled' in the Johnson, CO, VMFA-121. said Capt. Ken Jorgensen, ACT ," Jorgensen said. "They gave us good jets and one of the squadron's pilots. "Normally, only three of the the opportunity to go and do "On the one hand it's very four crews would have so our training. It's not the sad because it certainly we're pleased to have a 100 officers and staff noncom- marks the end of an era of percent qual rate." missioned officers who kept The ACT is a program Air Base. S an airplane that's been a real our planes in the air, it's the An F-4 from VMFA-212 prepares to fly a mission from Kadena Navy Relief volunteers honored News in Brief YMCA.Hosts Swap Meet in recent awards ceremony The Armed Services The fee for seller's spaces is YMCA Outreach will host a $1. The Navy Relief Society announced Ruth Brassell as will be leaving the island Mrs. Barbara Gage, Chair- Swap Meet from 9 a.m. to 2 (NRS), Hawaiian Auxiliary, the Volunteer of the Quarter. with her husband to his new man of Records also honored p.m., Aug. 14, in the court- For more information, call Kaneohe Branch, held their duty station. the volunteer workers who yard behind the 7-Day Store. 254-4719, or 254-4965. awards ceremony recently at "If it wasn't for these reached 100, 600 and 1,500 the 19th Puka, honoring the ladies, there wouldn't be a Mr. Paul Belanger, ex- hours of service. They are: POV Info women who unselfishly vol- Navy Relief," said Col. ecutive director of the 100 hours - Donna Cradic, unteer their services. Daniell. Donna Forinash, Sherry To help you avoid the Hawaii. Give your Hawaiian Auxiliary, costly rental cars and reduce address, work phone presented Helen with the Nolan, Carolyn Cates, Debby name, Colonel W.E. Daniell, Air Special recognition was Davey, Loretta Sarmiento, time in waiting for your car number and command, this special certificate and a well call POV Information enable the POV office to Station Commanding Officer given to Helen Courneya for deserved "Mahalo." Reenie Scull, Kay Taylor, the will and President of NRS, her unique dedication to the and Emma Olsen; 600 hours Office at 423-1300/1308/ contact you immediately Kaneohe Branch, presented NRS. Courneya, accumulat- Carolyn Cates, Honorary - Camille Livsey; and 1,500 1309, when you arrive in when your POV arrives. certificates of appreciation to ing more than 2,300 hours, Chairman of Volunteers and hours - Karen Pollard Debby Davey, Portia Graves and Kelly Hershman and MCX recalls Spray Paint Marine Corps Exchange reported that cans contain- officials here are warning ing Chrysler Red (#2111) and patrons to return certain Buick Red (#2114) may pose automotive spray paints a hazard to consumers and 'which may have been pur- must not be used. uNsOe chased recently from the Patrons who may have MCX Auto Center. bought any of the affected paints here may return them At a glance A-2 The manufactureres of to MCX Auto Center for a full Salutes A-4 Krylon Spray Paint have refund. Education A-10 Family Services A-12 Special Services B-4 `Retired Affairs' Sport Shorts B-4 The Naval Station, Pearl nel and their families. The Movies B-5 Harbor "Retired Affairs Retired Affairs Office is Tickets B-5 Office" is manned by volun- located in the Family Service Island Happening B-8 Navy Relief Society officials and award recipients are: (left to right), Colonel W.E. teers. The staff assists Center Building (Bldg. 193). Religious Serv. B-9 Daniell, Barbara Gage, Loretta Sarmiento; Ruth Brass, Portia Graves, Helen Navy, Marine Corps and The telephone number is 471- B-9 Courneya, Emma Olsen, Camille Livsey, Reenie Scull, Debby Davey, Kay Taylor, CoaSt Guard retired_person- 3345. HM Ads Karen Pollard, Carolyn Cates, Kelly Hershman, Paul Belanger and Sheryl Reid. A-2 HAWAII MARINE July 16, 1987 At A Glance seminar, designed for people waiting to be identified and HciCo, 3d P.E.O. seeking strategies to help picked up by the owners. Parking warning Luncheon professionals enter the job Captain C. W. Neuhardt market.
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