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Friday, June 08, 2018 Vol. 53, No. 22 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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First UK F-35s transition home

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips

An F-35B Lightning II taxis down the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Multiple United Kingdom F-35Bs departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home, Royal Air Force Base Marham, England. These aircraft are part of the UK’s 617 Dambuster Squadron and will be the first F-35Bs permanently stationed in the UK once they arrive to their home country. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron. Story by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald The United Kingdom’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” began transitioning their F-35B Lightning II from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to Royal Air Force Base Marham, England June 6. The transition of their F-35Bs signifies the shift from current to next generation air combat power for the Dambusters. Royal Air Force and Royal Navy personnel were incorporated in Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 even before the F-35s arrived to MCAS Beaufort in July of 2014. The beginning of the UK’s departure is another major landmark for VMFAT-501, 617 Squadron, and the F-35 program. “Today’s flight represents a tremendous milestone in the strategic partnership between the USMC, Royal Navy, and Royal Air Force in the context of the 617 squad-

ron’s preparation towards F-35B full transition in the latter half of 2018. From the tactical perspective, the launch of four aircraft on a June morning could simply be viewed as normal operations here at MCAS Beaufort. What makes this day unique is it reflects the culmination of six years of detailed integration between the Marines and Sailors of VMFAT-501 and our UK partners that began in 2012 with the arrival of the first UK maintenance personnel, pilots, and aircraft.” As the syllabus evolved and more UK personnel arrived, the American and British members of VMFAT-501 worked in unison so everyone could efficiently operate and maintain the F-35B. The UK’s goal is to achieve initial operating capability in a land-based role for the F-35B in 2018 and aboard the HMS Queen see 617, page 4

Photo by Cpl. Cameron Darrough

A UK F-35B Lightning II takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Multiple F-35Bs with the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home at Royal Air Force Base Marham, England. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron.

VMFA-312 Maintainers sustain mission readiness

Story by Cpl. Ashley Phillips The plane captain stands at attention, saluting the pilot one last time. After hours of preparation and meticulous pre-flight checks Lance Cpl. Hunter Cauthron confidently clears the pilot for flight. Cauthron and his fellow maintenance Marines run back into the hangar as the F/A-18C Hornet aircraft taxis onto the runway. “As an engine mechanic and PC, I am responsible for ensuring the safety of everyone on the flight deck, as well as for the life of the pilot who is about to fly that aircraft,” Cauthron said. “I am the one who signs off on inspections. I am the one who needs to make sure the jet is safe to fly. I ask myself, would I put one of my family members in that aircraft.” For the day-crew of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, most mornings begin early with meetings, cleanups, and fuel load inspections on the aircraft. Once those are done, the priority shifts to flight operations. “Before we begin maintenance on anything we prep the jets,” Cauthron said. “After our pilots take off, fly and return,

we begin maintenance on other aircraft. It changes every day and the work is never done. Depending on the flight schedule, we could be focusing on flight ops all day and the night-crew will handle the maintenance. At other times, there is a higher volume of night ops so the day-crew will handle more maintenance.” VMFA-312, also known as the Checkerboards, returned to Fightertown this past May following a seven-month deployment aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt in support of combat and security operations in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet area of operations. While deployed, the responsibilities of maintainers increases along with the operational tempo. “While on ship, the op tempo can be really intense,” Cauthron said. “Night or day, you have to be ready for anything. Sometimes we would get a mission out of nowhere. It was challenging to work long hours on an unpredictable schedule.” Despite the challenges of being on ship, the 23 year-old said the past deployment was one of the most rewarding experiences of his career thus far.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Lance Cpl. Hunter Cauthron places a screen over the engine intake of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. The screen over the engine intake is used when Marines who are not pilots start the aircraft’s engines to conduct pre-flight checks. It ensures foreign object debris does not enter the engine. Cauthron is an engine mechanic and plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312. see 312, page 4

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617 continued from page 1

Elizabeth aircraft carrier in 2020. “617 Squadron has worked tirelessly for the past few weeks and months to prepare the aircraft to bring them to their final home of RAF Marham,” said Ground Capt. Cab Townsend, RAF Marham Station Commander. “It is a brilliant time for 617 Squadron to return to RAF Marham as the RAF enters its 100th year representing a transition from current to next generation combat air power.” While the departure of 617 Squadron is a major accomplishment for the F-35B program, their expertise and professionalism will be missed throughout VMFAT-501. “Professionally speaking, the collaborative approach between our services in the conduct of daily organizational level maintenance and flight training has set the tone for future combined operations,” Said Levine. “On a personal level, I had

the opportunity to once again work and fly with Officer Commanding 617 Squadron, Wing Commander John Butcher. Butch had served as an exchange officer at Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 flying the F/A-18 Hornet while I was the Training Officer. At the time, we worked closely together training the Marine Corp’s newest strike fighter pilots. Fast forward to 2018, the [VMFAT-501] Warlords, and the F-35B, Butch and I once again have the privilege of sharpening the blade for the next generation of Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, and Marine Corps Fighter pilots. I wish him and the Dambusters of 617 Squadron the best of luck as Photo by Cpl. Cameron Darrough they begin to stand up in the UK. Simply A UK F-35B Lightning II takes off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. put, the command is more effective in all Multiple F-35Bs with the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home at Royal Air Force Base Marham, aspects because of our UK partners.” England. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips

UK F-35B Lightning II prepare to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Multiple F-35Bs with the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home at Royal Air Force Base Marham, England. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron.

312continued from page 1 “While aboard the USS Roosevelt we supported Operation Inherent Resolve,” Cauthron said. “It was so satisfying to send off our pilots with a full arsenal of munitions and see them return having deployed every single munition on a target. For the first time in my career, I saw how I was directly contributing to the mission of the Marine

Corps.” For Cauthron, safety of his Marines, of the pilot, and the pilot’s ability to fulfill the mission and support the Marines on the ground is what makes his job worth while. “It’s incredible that these 18 and 19 year olds are capable of handling the weight of so much responsibility,” said

Master Gunnery Sgt. Jonathan Flacon, the maintenance chief of VMFA-312. “I used to be a maintenance Marine just like Cauthron and I think they seldom get recognized. We trust them with multi-million-dollar aircraft and, most importantly, the lives of Marines and they do an amazing job.”

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Lance Cpl. Hunter Cathron, right, speaks with Maj. Kevin Bowler prior to take off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Cauthron is the plane captain for this particular aircraft and prior to every flight, he signs off on the inspection, certifying that the pilot is flying an aircraft that is mission ready. At just 23 years old, Cauthron holds the responsibility of ensuring the safety of every Marine on the flight deck before, during and after flight operations and missions. Cauthron is an engine mechanic and plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312.

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Marines of Parris Island honor Chosin Reservoir survivor

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Retired U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. George Willis and his wife Betty Willis pose for a photo with the Marines of Chosin Rifle Range, Weapons Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, after dedicating and naming the range control tower Willis Tower aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island May 24 The Marines of Chosin Rifle Range dedicated the tower to recognize Willis for his efforts during the historic battle in the Chosin Reservoir. Story by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Marines from the Parris Island rifle ranges gathered May 24 to dedicate a control tower in honor of a retired Marine who served in the Korean War. Approximately 50 Marines from Weapons Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion, took part in the ceremony, officially naming the control tower of the Chosin Rifle Range on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., to Willis Tower, in honor of retired 1st Sgt. George Willis. Willis enlisted in the Marine Corps Sept. 1946 and in 1950 he became a section leader for the .30 caliber Heavy Machine Gun Section with Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. During his tour, then-Cpl. Willis helped with the recapture of Seoul, South Korea and fought at the famous Battle of Chosin Reservoir. During the battle he was injured from a grenade blast and was awarded the Purple Heart. “I’ve always thought that being a Marine was special, I was glad to talk with the Marines today,” said Willis. “It means a lot to come be with Marines again. Having the tower dedicated to me and everything today was amazing...seeing all of the Marines in formation and then thanking me, and I thanked them too, because that’s how Marines are.” Willis spoke with the Marines before the dedication about his time in the Marine Corps and what it took to make it through the battle of the Chosin Reservoir. During the historic battle approximately 12,000 Marines of the 1st Marine Division, along with a few thousand Army

soldiers, were outnumbered when tens of thousands of soldiers from the Republic of China’s Ninth Army Group surrounded them at the Chosin Reservoir. The fight lasted for two weeks and was one of the biggest tests of equipment and perseverance that the Marines and soldiers had fought during the era. “He inspired us all to be better Marines and do better,” said Pfc. Kevin Velez, who serves as a marksmanship coach at the range. “He showed us that he did a lot for us to be here and he served the country. He is an inspiration for me and other young Marines especially with his dedication to the Marine Corps.” Later in his career Willis served as a drill instructor for the 2nd and 3rd Recruit Training Battalions, where he passed on his experiences and passion for the Marine Corps to the next generation. Capt. Lukas Rebertus, who is in charge of Chosin Rifle Range, said naming the tower helps connect the Marines currently serving on the range with the past history of the Corps and the Battle of Chosin Reservoir. “Why not actually name our tower after a Marine who fought in the Chosin Reservoir?” said Rebertus. “We wanted to honor [Willis], not many people would realize what that man did if they saw him on the street so we wanted to make sure he was recognized for what he did so long ago. Watching him talk to the Marines I noticed he really holds deeply that ‘Once a Marine always a Marine.’ No matter when you get out, or what you do when you get out, you’re always a Marine.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Retired U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. George Willis talks with Marines of Weapons Training Company, Weapons and Field Training Battalion during a dedication ceremony of the Chosin Rifle Range control tower in his honor aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island May 24. The control tower is being named Willis tower to recognize Willis’ efforts during the historic battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlin Warren

Capt. Lukas Rebertus, the range commander of Chosin Rifle Range, hands retired Marine Corps 1st Sgt. George Willis a plaque commemorating the dedication of the range’s control tower in his name aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island May 24. The control tower is being named Willis tower to recognize Willis’ efforts during the historic battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

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CORPS TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE ORDERS FOR COLD WEATHER BOOTS AND SOCKS

Photo by Cpl. Raul Torres

Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Europe move towards their objective during Exercise Winter Sun 18 in Boden, Sweden. Winter Sun 18 is a multinational exercise that integrates dismounted elements with a mechanized infantry and enhances strategic cooperation between the U.S. Marines and Swedish forces in a cold-weather environment. Marine Corps Systems Command intends to award sole source purchase orders for two types of Intense Cold Weather Boots and Intense Cold Weather Socks. Story byKaitlin Kelly, MCSC Office of Public Affairs and Communication, Marine Corps Systems Command

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- Marines will stay warm during ambient cold weather operations with new boots and socks. Marine Corps Systems Command intends to award sole source purchase orders for two types of Intense Cold Weather Boots and Intense Cold Weather Socks to improve Marines’ performance in cold weather environments. A total of 2,000 boots and 50,000 pairs of socks will be delivered from four vendors by Sept. 28. “Based on market research, industry days and events such as Modern Day Marine, we narrowed our decision for the orders down to two companies for cold weather boots and two for socks,” said Todd Towles, program analyst for the Clothing and Equipment Team at MCSC. There are currently no Marine Corps issue boots de-

signed for use in the -20 to 20 degrees Fahrenheit range. The Temperate Weather Marine Corps Combat Boot was designed for a temperature range between 20 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Extreme Cold Weather Vapor Barrier Boot was designed for a range between -65 to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. This effort to acquire the cold weather boots and socks will help MCSC evaluate commercial off-the-shelf solutions and offer the potential to reduce or eliminate the current environmental protection gap, said Towles. The socks will have much higher wool content than the polypropylene wool socks Marines currently use. Additionally, the Clothing and Equipment Team is hopeful the new gear will offer increased water repellency, comfort and insulation in extreme cold weather environments. MCSC’s Program Manager Infantry Combat Equipment will conduct a field user evaluation December 2018 through March 2019. The team will gather input from

Marines as they wear the ICWB and ICWS prototypes at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Fort McCoy and Norway. Feedback regarding fit, form and function will be collected along with how well both prototypes of the ICWB and ICWS perform in sub-zero temperatures. “The Army is conducting evaluations with similar boots and socks, so there is potential to have some consistency with our results and products,” said Lt. Col. Chris Madeline, program manager for ICE. “Marines will keep the prototype boots through the duration of testing. Once data is collected, it will inform future acquisition decisions and allow the Corps to purchase boots and socks that bridge the gap between the existing cold weather boots.” The Clothing and Equipment Team falls under Program Manager Infantry Combat Equipment at MCSC.

Photo by Cpl. Raul Torres

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