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Friday, December 21, 2018 Vol. 53, No. 48 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
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Bolden elementary hosts D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony Story and photos by: Cpl. Debra Sainer Bolden Elementary School held a graduation for fifth grade students who completed the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, Dec. 17 on Laurel Bay. The D.A.R.E. program is a ten week course that teaches students about the effects of drugs and violence. “At this point, they are developing and getting ready for middle school, where they’re going to have a lot more decisions to make, a lot more coming at them, changes in themselves and their friends” said Cpl. Chris Stephens, a Police Officer with School Resource Officer at Bolden Elementary. “I think it is important to instill good decision making skills at this age. Now when they go to middle school and their friends are trying to get them to do something they know they shouldn’t, they know how to say no.” D.A.R.E. was founded in 1983 as a police officer-led series of classroom lessons. The police officers educate children from kindergarten through 12th grade how to resist peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives. “I try to be the best role model I can be” Stephens said. “I strive to be someone they can look up to and respect. They don’t think of me so much as a police officer; they think of me more as the person they talk to everyday at lunch and in the hallways.” D.A.R.E. has proven so successful that it is now being implesee dare page 4
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Cpl. Chris Stephens congratulates a student on completing the of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 17. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Cpl. Stephens is the school resource officer.
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Games and Entertainment
Thursday 7:00 p.m. R (2:02)
Friday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (2:10)
Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:52)
Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG (1:30)
Saturday 7:00 p.m. PG-13 (2:14)
Sunday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:30)
Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (1:58)
Sunday 7:00 p.m. R (1:50)
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.
Saturday Lunch Dinner Shrimp cocktail, fried Bayou jerk pork loin chicken, steak and rice Lunch Salmon with cucumber relish
Sunday
Dinner Baked ziti with Italian sausage
Monday - Friday Breakfast Hot farina, hot hominy grits and oven-fried bacon Monday Dinner Lunch Spicy shrimp with Baked smoked ham cheesy grits and sweet potatoes Tuesday Dinner Lunch Herbed roast pork Chicken and dumploin with pan gravy lings and rice Wednesday Dinner Lunch Manhattan clam Roast turkey and chowder green beans Thursday Dinner Lunch Apple glazed corn Arroz con pollo and beef and squash garlic bread Friday Dinner Lunch Chili macaroni and Herbed baked green beans chicken and carrots
Chapel Services 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 (Sunday School) • 11 a.m. - Protestant Sunday Worship Service (Children’s church is also available at this time) • 5 p.m. - Wednesday Protestant Bible Study • 9:30 a.m. - Sunday Mass
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintained possession of 5. Dropsy 10. Type of music 12. One who is deliberately cruel 14. 411 16. Rhode Island 18. Follows sigma 19. Baked dessert 20. Craftsman 22. Austrian river 23. Distributed 25. Close 26. Midway between east and southeast 27. Thunderstorm code 28. Where wrestlers work 30. Away from (prefix) 31. Canadian law enforcers 33. Shade 35. Sir Samuel __, Brit. statesman 37. Della __, singer 38. Existing in fact 40. Tennis matches have at least two 41. Reunifying Chinese dynasty 42. Not just “play” 44. Angry 45. Photomultiplier tube 48. Slovenly person 50. __ and Diu 52. Cologne 53. What actors deliver 55. Campaigned 56. Cash machine 57. Spanish be 58. Animal that eats insects 63. Colonists who sup-
SUDOKU
GUESS WHO?
ported the British 65. Loved 66. A pair of people who live together 67. Work tools CLUES DOWN 1. Kilogram force (abbr.) 2. Your consciousness of your own identity 3. Score 4. A way to modify 5. Respect 6. Midwife 7. Region near the Dead Sea 8. __ Gerais: gold-rich state of Brazil 9. Equally
10. Monetary units 11. The mentioning of things one by one 13. Traveling entertainers 15. Small island 17. A way to sing 18. __-bo: form of exercise 21. “The Bard” 23. The best player 24. Male parent 27. Harm the reputation of 29. Allow for the tare of 32. Grand __: wine classification 34. Soak 35. Bother 36. Ophthalmologist
39. Preceded 40. __ Francisco, California 43. Touch gently 44. Lithuanian given name 46. Matched 47. Stomach 49. Mother of all gods in Scots’ Celtic mythology 51. Partner to cheese 54. Fit of irritation 59. Visit 60. Suffragist Wells 61. Swearing to the truth of a statement 62. Old Red Sandstone 64. Sacred Hindu syllable
MAKES & MODELS WORD SEARCH
Buddhist • 11 a.m. - Saturday Worship Service in the Chapel Fellowship Hall
I am an actress born in Paris, France on April 15, 1990. I attended Dragon School in Oxford and starred in school plays. I rose to fame in the popular Harry Potter series, and was recently seen in a popular Disney film.
HOROSCOPES ARIES — Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to admit that the master plan you have set up has a few flaws. You don’t have to abandon it, just modify. These modifications may be relatively simple. TAURUS — Apr 21/May 21 Pisces, you may think that you have missed an important opportunity, but don’t get too worried just yet. With a few new strategies, you can regain your momentum. GEMINI — May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may be easily swayed this week by someone who is smooth-talking. Figure out if this person can be believed or not, but give them a chance. CANCER — Jun 22/Jul 22 You may find yourself in a position where you can take on a leadership role, Cancer. Do not hesitate to jump onboard because this can be just what’s needed for your career. LEO — Jul 23/Aug 23 Responsibilities will soon be easier to handle, Leo. Not because the tasks are less difficult, but because you have more people on your side helping you out.
Other Faith Groups • For Jewish, Mormon and Islamic support, contact the Chaplain’s Office at 228-7775
VIRGO — Aug 24/Sept 22 Planning a vacation can be almost as fun as traveling, Virgo. When someone asks for your help drawing up a travel itinerary, put all of your effort into the task.
See something suspicious Say something.
LIBRA — Sept 23/Oct 23 Some sort of breakthrough in your life is soon to become a reality, Libra. It may be a financial windfall or a new job opportunity. Keep your eyes open to any and all possibilities. SCORPIO — Oct 24/Nov 22 You can achieve great things this week, Scorpio. Ultimately, your accomplishments depend on how much you can focus on the tasks at hand. The ball is in your court. SAGITTARIUS — Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are on the move this week, but it is best to have a plan and not leave things to chance. Look ahead to all the possible scenarios that have the potential to trip you up.
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Fraud, Waste and Abuse
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CAPRICORN — Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, it is easy to get carried away with an idea. Just do not mistake obsession for focus. You need to pace yourself if you are going to be effective. AQUARIUS — Jan 21/Feb 18 You may need to postpone something you had hoped to finish this week, Aquarius. As long as it does not get pushed too far onto the back burner you should be fine. PISCES — Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a setback of some kind may occur this week. Don’t get too worried just yet. Adversity can be a learning experience.
Command Information
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HAPPENINGS n The acting Sexual Assault Re-
sponse Coordinator of MCAS Beaufort is Marie Brodie. She can be reached at (910)-450-5159 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
n Due to a scheduled power outage MCAS movies will be shown at MCRD Theater on 15 and 29 December. During this period, we apologize for any inconvenience and offer our sincere thanks for your patience and support.
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Date: 23 December 1941:
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ernment identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.
Japanese forces launched a predawn landing on Wake Island and Wilkes Island, while their carriers launched air strikes against Wilkes, Wake, and Peale islands in support of the landing force. After nearly 12 hours of desperate fighting, the three islands were surrendered.
Around the Corps NOAA climate prediction center, predicts a weak El Nino climate pattern will persist through winter resulting in a relatively warmer and wetter winter for the Southern US states and a relatively warmer and mild winter with average snowfall in the Northern and Midwest states. These conditions will persist until spring. Monitor the latest forecasts and briefings from the National Weather Service in order to prepare your family for any extreme weather affecting our area or along your route during vacations Reduction in predicted storms does not reduce the risk…it only takes one. Be Prepared!
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NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES-- Cpl. Darrell Reynolds, the fiscal chief with 4th Marine Logistics Group, Marine Forces Reserve, low crawls during the maneuver under fire portion of the Combat Fitness Test at Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, Dec. 14, 2018. The CFT is an annual fitness assessment comprised of a simulated movement to contact, which is an 880-meter sprint; 2 minutes of 30-pound ammo can lifts, and a maneuver under fire, which is a timed 300-yard shuttle run of combat-related tasks
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Photo by Cpl. Debra Sainer
Students at Bolden Elementary School listen to a school assembly during a D.A.R.E. graduation ceremony on Laurel Bay, Dec. 17. The program was founded in 1983, and is now taught in more than 50 countries around the world, according to the D.A.R.E. program website. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse.
mented in 75 percent of our nation’s school districts and in more than 52 countries around the world. “It’s the greatest feeling when students come back and tell me that they remember lessons I taught them” Stephens said. “It feels great to know that I have an impact on their lives.” During the ceremony Stephens talked about how great these students did throughout the course and how they are the leaders that will go on to make a positive impact on their peers. Bolden will continue to have students participate in this program for years to come, so the
leaders of tomorrow can continue to live healthy lifestyles and better their community. “I learned a lot in D.A.R.E.” said Dayton Leland, a student at Bolden Elementary and a D.A.R.E. graduate. “I learned about the health effects of alcohol and nicotine. I even found out that kids my age will try them. Now if I see my friends doing it, I will know that it’s bad for me and I maybe even tell them to stop.”
Photo by Cpl. Debra Sainer
Cpl. Chris Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 17. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the school resource officer for Laurel Bay schools.
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MWSD-273 Conducts Forward Area Refueling Point training aboard Fightertown
Photo by Cpl. Debra Sainer
A Marine guides an F-18 into position during a Forward Arming and Refueling Point training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 19. The training was conducted to prepare for for future exercises and deployments. MWSD-273 mission is to provide aviation ground support for Marine Aircraft Group-31
and supporting or attached elements of the Marine Air Control Group. Story and photos by: Cpl. Debra Sainer Marine Wing Support Detachment -273 conducted a Forward Arming and Refueling Point training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC, Dec. 19. The training was conducted to prepare for future exercises and deployments. During the training, Marines worked together to refuel aircraft. “Our goal is to provide quality fuel safely, efficiently and timely” said Gunnery Sgt. Michael Toler, the Fuels Chief for MWSD-273. “We want to rule out any possible issues now, so that when we are called upon, we can accomplish the mission properly.” 1391 bulk refuelers and 3534 mobile refuelers served their vital roles during the exercise. Pilots from different squadrons, their captains, and wing crews came out to participate. “Mission readiness for us is to ensure that the Marines are ready to deploy worldwide at any given time” said Toler. “They need to be kept updated on our standards, training and the whole Marine. We need to be as close to 100% ready as possible at all times.” During the FARP, Marines with MWSD-273 also tested their equipment and trained all personnel so that they know the right place to be and the right actions to take. “The exercise has provided us a lot
Photo by Cpl. Debra Sainer
Marines conduct refueling training during a Forward Arming and Refueling Point training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 19. The training was conducted to prepare for for future exercises and deployments. MWSD-273
mission is to provide aviation ground support for Marine Aircraft Group-31 and supporting or attached elements of the Marine Air Control Group.
of insight on points of friction” said to do the real thing, we will be able to learned to enhance unit readiness and Toler. “The great thing about train- accomplish the mission properly.” effectiveness for months to come. ing like this is being able to eliminate The Marines of MWSD-273 will points of friction now, so when we have continue to use the knowledge they
Photo by Cpl. Debra Sainer
Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment-273 observe their equipment during a Forward Arming and Refueling Point training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 19. The training was conducted to prepare for for future exercises and deployments. MWSD-273 mission is to provide aviation ground
support for Marine Aircraft Group-31 and supporting or attached elements of the Marine Air Control Group.
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Around Fightertown
Marines showcase marksmanship skills at the 2018 Far East Marksmanship Competition on Okinawa
Photo by Pfc. Brennan Beauton
A U.S. Marine competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition fires a round at Range 1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The M9 is the standard issue pistol for the Marine Corps and fires a 9mm round. Story by Pfc. Brennan Beauton
The annual U.S. Marine Corps Far East Marksmanship Competition was held from Nov. 30 to Dec. 14 on Camp Hansen. The competition allowed Marines stationed in Japan to test and enhance their shooting abilities. “The concept of every Marine a rifleman goes back to our basics,” said Sgt. Christian Lee Burdette, an ordinance maintenance chief with Marine Corps Installations Pacific. “We learn basic infantry skills before we learn our military occupational specialty. Every Marine in general has the capabilities to engage any threat with a weapon. With this training, it provides that confidence for a Marine to engage effectively.” The first day of the competition included a brief morning class to brush the competitors up on their marksmanship knowledge followed by competitors zeroing their rifles. Zeroing is the process of calibrating the rifle combat optic, so the weapon is accurate to where the shooter is aiming. The shooters’ zero is essential, as a faulty zero can disrupt a shooters’ ability to hit their target. The following week allowed the shooters to practice the various courses of fire. To complete certain courses, the shooters were forced to shoot with their off-hand and eye. “It puts you into unknown situations, instead of just shooting on a flat range and known distances,” said Sgt. Shane Holum, an emergency service crew chief with MCIPAC. “You have multiple targets and you are shooting and moving. You have
to work through problems and malfunctions.” The final week was for score. All of the shooters’ shots were marked and recorded. Marines were able to compete as an individual, a team, or both. Each shooter had to complete the standard Marine Corps rifle and pistol qualification course along with other courses. The additional courses required shooters to fire and maneuver obstacles, and switch weapons while engaging targets at different distances. Sixteen teams competed on Dec. 13 in a rifle and pistol competition. To enter and compete as a team, each team must include four shooters. A team must have an officer and a first time shooter. The first time shooter must be at least a noncommissioned officer. “Any command that is stationed on Okinawa or mainland Japan can come out to the competition,” said Staff Sgt. Stephen Ferguson, an instructor and competitor for the Marine Corps Shooting Team. “You can bring as large as a team as you want, or bring a single shooter. Either way, you can come out and compete.” The Marine Corps Base Camp Butler’s team won the team rifle competition. The Communication Strategy and Operations Company on Camp Hansen won the team pistol competition, the same day the unit became officially activated. On Dec. 14, the MCB rifle team was presented with the Calvin A. Lloyd Memorial Trophy, and the CommStrat pistol team was presented with the Shively Trophy. “Annual qualification is once a year,” said Sgt. Cameron Patrick, an instructor and competitor for the Marine Corps
Photo by Pfc. Brennan Beauton
U.S. Marines competing in the Far East Marksmanship Competition engage targets at Range 18 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 13, 2018. The competitors engaged targets up to 300 meters.
Shooting Team. “Shooting is a very perishable skill so we want you to not just do the qualification, but to try and get out and practice on your own time. Actually refine your skills by yourself. Don’t wait for that one year to come around.” The top 10 percent of shooters are invited to participate in the United States Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship Competition in Quantico, Virginia, in April 2019. From there they will be
evaluated to see if the individual has the qualities of becoming a member of the Marine Corps Shooting Team, according to Patrick. The Far East Competition is held annually on Okinawa. Marines that want to participate are encouraged to sign up early as slots fill up quickly.
Graduates
Wreathes Across America
Services members, veterans, and families take part in Wreaths Across America at Beaufort National Cemetery, Dec. 15, 2018. Wreaths were laid to honor the fallen during the holidays. Photos by: Cpl. Kathryn Adams and Cpl. Terry Haynes III
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