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Friday, September 29, 2017 Vol. 52, No. 38 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”

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Chaplain’s Corner: The joys of distinguished visitors

Fightertown’s new chaplain

Riding the stallion: HMHT302 conducts formation flight

MCAS Beaufort bids farewell to VMFA-122

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 held a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan, relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport. The squadron will relocate to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. as an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron.

Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport. The squadron will relocate to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. as an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron.

Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Staff Writer Marines solemnly form into platoons as guests take their seats. Over the low roar of jets, guests can hear the pre-parade serenade provided by the Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band. Once the seats are filled and the band clears the parade deck, quietness falls onto the flight line as a single Marine walks out to the center. After the Marine gives the order “Staff, fall in,” and four Marines from each side of the seating area make their way to meet him, the final ceremony for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort begins.

The ceremony started like most traditional Marine Corps ceremonies. The band played “Sound Off” and the platoon leaders reported to the commander of troops. However, instead of a change of command or a post and relief, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of VMFA-122. “This Ceremony is a bit unique,” said Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan, the commanding officer of VMFA-122. “This isn’t a change of command, but a relinquishment of command. I will relinquish command of the squadron and we will case the squadron colors so they may be transported to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. It is there the colors will be un-cased and the squadron

will stand up as an F-35B Lightning II squadron with Marine Aircraft Group 13.” The “Flying Leathernecks” were commissioned on March 1, 1942 as a Grumman F4F Wildcat squadron with the name “Candy Stripers”. Throughout 1942-1943, the squadron conducted combat operations until changing to a F4U-1 Corsair squadron in 1943. In 1944, the “Candy Stripers” embarked on their second combat deployment aboard the U.S.S. Hollandia with the F4G-1A aircraft. VMF-122 then reported to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC where they were see

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‘Swamp Foxes’ operational pause trains Marines, builds unit cohesion Story by: Cpl. Ashley Phillips Press Chief

Marines held an operational pause to conduct physical training and annual training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. The Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to conduct annual training as well as PT as a unit. The op-pause consisted of a circuit race, with a group of speakers at each activity area.

The speakers covered topics such as suicide prevention, supplement education, substance abuse, and sexual assault prevention. “Overall, this op-pause was about both mental and physical health,” said Lt. Col. Jeffery Pelt, the commanding officer of H&HS. “It was a great way to do our annual training

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Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Marines compete in a circuit race during an operational pause aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. Lt. Col Jeffery Pelt (left) and Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. (middle) competed in the circuit race and spoke at the end of the op-pause. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to complete annual training and to build camaraderie while competing in a circuit race. Pelt is the commanding officer of H&HS and Hebron is the sergeant major of the squadron.

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Games and Entertainment

Saturday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:29)

Saturday 4:30 p.m. PG (2:07)*

Saturday 7:00 p.m. R (1:47)

Thursday TBA

Friday 7:00 p.m. R (2:13) • NDVD

Sunday 2:00 p.m. PG (1:29)

Sunday 4:30 p.m. PG-13 (12:58)

Sunday 7:00 p.m. R (1:51)

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. Spanish city 7. Middle ear bone 13. Satisfy to the fullest 14. Able to be consumed 16. US island territory (abbr.) 17. Predatory reptile 19. Beachwear manufacturer 20. European space program 22. Alias 23. Metrical feet 25. Large integers 26. Matrilineality 28. Snouts 29. Giants’ signal caller Manning 30. Pacific Time 31. Electronic countermeasures 33. “Anna Karenina” author 34. Snare 36. Sleeveless garment 38. More arctic 40. Clean off 41. Signs 43. Common Japanese surname 44. Allow 45. A way to mark 47. Ballplayers need one 48. __ and cheese 51. KGB mole 53. Indicating silence 55. Capital of Yemen 56. A woman of refinement 58. Extinct flightless bird of New Zealand 59. Belonging to a bottom layer 60. Stephen King novel 61. Fire obstacle 64. Lumen 65. Loud insects

SUDOKU

GUESS WHO? I am an actor born in New York on October 29, 1947. I made my television debut in a 1966 episode of “Bewitched.” I have also performed on Broadway. Fans know me best for battling a ferocious sea creature alongside Roy Scheider. 67. Energetic persons 69. Confession (archaic) 70. Witnessing CLUES DOWN 1. Whiskey receptacle 2. Western State 3. Cereal grasses 4. Needlefishes 5. Relating to the ears 6. Mathematical ratio 7. Dignified 8. Pacific sea bream 9. One of Thor’s names 10. Song of praise 11. Equal to one quintillion

(abbr.) 12. Drools 13. Cluster 15. One in a series 18. Egyptian unit of weight 21. Broached 24. Skin cancers 26. Second sight 27. Shock treatment 30. Whittled 32. Murdered in his bathtub 35. A way to soak 37. Small piece 38. Relating to Islam 39. Climbing plant 42. Drunkard 43. Test for high schoolers

46. Least exciting 47. Amanda and James are two 49. Something comparable to another 50. Soothes 52. Month in the Islamic calendar 54. White gull having a black back and wings 55. Japanese seaport 57. The south of France 59. Batman villain 62. British air aces 63. Body part 66. Clearinghouse 68. Manganese

FRUIT-FILLED WORD SEARCH

HOROSCOPES ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may seem like you have long been preparing for a big event. Now is your chance to finally take action. Try to do something proactive this week. You are ready to move forward. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, reality is setting in this week, and you realize just how much you need to catch up on. There is no more room for procrastination. It is time to get busy. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, an attitude about a particular relationship is changing, and you may need to go with the flow. This may result in some self-doubt, but you can make it through. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, shifting circumstances at work may leave you a little confused. Reassess your situation and come up with a new plan. Work collectively toward the goal. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Your inspiration comes from a blend of methodical planning as well as clever inspiration, Leo. The results will be exceptional if you keep at it.

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

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even if you step out of your comfort zone, you will not venture too far. That is fine by you since you tend to be a creature of habit. Just expand your reach a little bit.

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

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Your friendly attitude can be just what others need in the week ahead, Libra. They simply cannot resist your charms, and you can help them to settle down.

See something suspicious Say something.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, recognition is coming your way. Embrace the attention and recognize that it is not unfounded. You earned the praise about to be heaped on you. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may head in one direction only to find that you might have been better off going elsewhere. Eventually you will get your bearings. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Take a risk at work, Capricorn. If you consistently sit in the shadows, then you won’t ever get ahead. Try a few things to make an impact without generating big waves.

Call (843) 228-6710 / 911 - IMMEDIATELY

Hotlines MCAS Beaufort Station Inspector

843-228-7789

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Hotline 24/7

843-321-6009

Force Protection information and concerns

843-228-6924

PMO Dispatch

843-228-6710

Severe Weather and Force Protection

1-800-343-0639

Fraud, Waste and Abuse

If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Beaufort, call 843-812-9537. 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 available 24 hours a day.

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CANTALOUPE CHERRY CITRON DATE DRUPE ELDERBERRY FEIJOA FIG FLESHY GOOSEBERRY

GRAPE GUAVA HUCKLEBERRY JACKFRUIT JAMBUL JUJUBE KIWI LEMON LIME LYCHEE

MANGO MELON MULBERRY OLIVE ORANGE PEACH PEAR RAMBUTAN

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Making decisions this week requires little effort on your part, Aquarius. That’s because all of your stress has melted away in the last few days and things are relatively easy. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, even though everything seems predictable right now, things are about to get a little backwards in the next few days.

SEPTEMBER 22 PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Guess Who?: SIMON COWELL Answer to this week’s puzzles will be available in next week’s edition of The Jet Stream.

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 fomr 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

n If you have lost something and

are looking for it, please contact the Lost and Found Custodian at 843-228-6335 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

n The photocopying of U.S. Gov-

ernment identification cards is a violation of Title 18, U.S. Code Part 1, Chapter 33, Section 701 and punishable by fine and imprisonment.

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Did you know...

September 30, 1945: Marines of III Amphibious Corps, commanded by Major General Keller E. Rockey, began landing in North China to assist the Chinese Nationalist government in accepting the surrender of Japanese forces and repatriating Japanese soldiers and civilians.

Chaplain’s Corner

The Joys of Distinguished Visitors By Chaplain William Holiman Former Command Chaplain, MCAS Beaufort How many of you enjoy having a distinguished visitor come to visit your work center? Sometimes we enjoy it when we get to show off our knowledge of the gear and get to talk about something we are passionate about. When I go around the shops visiting Marines and Sailors I usually find that to be true. Most of you really are knowledgeable and excited about what you do. Good on you! However, sometimes a distinguished visitor wants to come and see what we are doing, and that can be, well, a mess. We have to stop what we are really doing, clean up the shop, put on a clean uniform, have someone more senior than we are come inspect us first, maybe have a practice run of our speech or someone gives us a question to ask. Plus we make sure that everyone knows who is coming and how to announce that visitor. Over the years most of us will see the Secretary of the Navy, Commandant of the Marine Corps, a wide variety of General Officers, the base CO, the people from another echelon of command, your own CO and department head. Onboard ship in the Navy there is a quarterly inspection team that fans out all over the ship and some Sailor has to present the space, which had better be clean and have no discrepancies. Why do these people come to visit us? The easy answer is that they want us to see who they are. They want to express to us exactly what their vision is. It is one thing to put the Commandant’s vision in writing and send it out to everyone. But the vision becomes alive when the Com-

mandant shows up and talks to you about it. But that is only part of the answer. These visitors also want to look you in the eye and see who you are, too. They want to see where you work, what equipment you have, what you need, what things are really on your mind. This part is really important to all good leaders. Yes, they want you to know what they want, but they also really want to know what you want. Most will bring a staff officer who will write down all the questions. Back in the office they will compare questions from base to base or unit to unit. Once a four star general officer was visiting my base. I was in a bad mood, yes Chaplains can be in bad moods, and I was forced to ask a question by my chain of command. My question was fierce. The four star did not like my question. He stumbled through the answer. I transferred the next week to somewhere else. Lo and behold, he showed up there shortly thereafter. And you know what, he lead off his speech with my question! Oh, not by name of course, but he decided that the question really was a good one, and needed to be answered. So now it was part of his stump speech. He got the point and I felt much better about things. Sometimes what we say really makes a difference. Now you may wonder why the Chaplain would talk about DVs. Not only is an interesting item, but it is also part of the Bible. One of the themes that runs through the Bible is the theme of God visiting us to look us in the eye, see who we are, what are we doing, what do we need, and also to show us who God is. For example, in Genesis God walks in the

Garden of Eden looking for Adam and Eve. Later on, God visits Abraham, several times in fact. Once He says: “The outcry of Sodom and Gomorrah is indeed great, and their sin is exceedingly grave. I will go down now, and see if they have done entirely according to its outcry, which has come to Me, and if not, I will know.” In another place it says: “The best of them is like a brier, the most upright worse than a thorn hedge. The day God visits you has come, the day your watchmen sound the alarm.” (Micah 7:4) Those two visits were pretty fierce! On the other hand, Jesus and James both speak of visiting the poor, widows and orphans. For example, in Matthew 25:36 Jesus says, “I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ In these cases people are visiting other people to see what they need and then providing it. So next time you think about DVs coming to visit, you might want to think, “They are coming to look after me!” And sometimes, you will want to visit to look after other Marines, too. Visitors, distinguished or otherwise, can be a joy! And yes, sometimes visits can be fierce when we are doing the wrong things.

MCAS Beaufort is in Tropical Cyclone Condition V for 2017 Atlantic Hurricane season until November 30. This year is predicted to be an above normal season due to weak or non-existent El Nino. NOAA is predicting 14-19 named storms, which includes Franklin. 5-9 will become Hurricanes. 2-5 will become major Hurricanes. 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 vacation travels. Be Prepared! weather.gov

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Volunteer fair brings Marines, community together

Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III

A Marine speaks to a representative of a Halloween 5K run at a volunteer fair aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 21. The volunteer fair was held to help Marines find opportunities in the local area as well as build community relations.

A Marine speaks to the organizer of a Halloween 5K run at a volunteer fair aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 21. The volunteer fair was held to help Marines find opportunities in the local area as well as build community relations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III

A Marine speaks to representatives of the Lowcountry county fair at a volunteer fair aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 21. The volunteer fair was held to help Marines find opportunities in the local area as well as build community relations.

A Marine speaks to a representative of United Way aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 21. The volunteer fair was held to help Marines find opportunities in the local area as well as foster community relations.

A Marine speaks to members of the Child Abuse Prevention Association at a volunteer fair aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 21. The event was held to help Marines find opportunities to volunteer in the local area as well as foster community relations.

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deactivated for a year. The squadron reactivated as a demonstration team with the FH-1 Phantom for two years before being re-assigned to the U.S.S Oriskany. While aboard the Oriskany, VMF-122 became the first squadron to be both day and night qualified for carrier operations. In 1952, the squadron transitioned to the F9F-4 Panther and then the F9F5 while deployed aboard the U.S.S. Coral. VMF-122 relocated to MCAS Beaufort in 1957 and became the “Crusaders” because of their new aircraft the F8U-1 Crusader. In 1986,

the “Crusaders” began their era as an F/A-18 Hornet squadron with the F/A-18A Hornet. In 2001, the squadron increased their capabilities with the F/A-18C Hornet. In 2008, the Crusaders were re-designated to the Werewolves for nine years until they were designated “The Flying Leathernecks”. After 31 years, countless combat operations, Unit Deployment Programs, and West Pacific deployments, Headquarters Marine Corps re-designated “The Flying Leathernecks” as an F-35B squadron effective Oct. 1. Since the message from HQMC, Brennan and his squadron have worked tirelessly to prepare the squadron for its standing-down and assist the other squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 31in preparing for their deployments. “For the last year we have been focused on fixing aircraft for our fellow squadrons,” Said LtCol Brennan. “We have found some success in that effort. I have over the last year watched our squadron shrink to our current size. What we have left is a very small family of people pulling more than their weight and I couldn’t

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be more proud of what they have done. Their efforts ensured that MAG-31 was successful, and to me that is the definition of Institutional Team work.” After relinquishing his command, Brennan was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as the commanding officer of VMFA-122. “The way I would describe VMFA122 in the last year would be readiness, readiness, and excellence,” said Col. Frank Latt, the commanding officer of MAG-31. “You have not only carried on the legacy of your squadron but have elevated it. There is no leader that takes care of his Marines more than Brennan. MAG-31 has reached readiness levels not seen in five years because of Brennan and his Marines. When Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 needed assistance, 20 Marines from ‘The Flying Leathernecks’ volunteered to deploy and help the ‘Bengals’. On behalf of MAG-31, I want to say thank you to ‘The Flying Leathernecks’ for your dedicated service.” After remarks from Latt and Brennan, the Squadron proceeded with the pass in review. As the platoons reformed, a somber quietness fell over the guests as Brennan and Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wright stood up and made their way to the squadron colors. As the two Marines folded the colors, an F/A-18C Hornet and an F-35B flew overhead representing the end of one era and the beginning of another. The Marines slowly covered the colors in silence as they said goodbye to their squadron. Once the colors were cased, the two Marines made their way back. Wright returned to his seat while Brennan stood at attention in front of the commander of troops. After the commander of troops saluted Brennan one last time, he turned around to dismiss his staff. The Marines acknowledged the order and responded with “Dismissed aye aye sir,” and took one-step back and dispersed for the last time as Marines with VMFA-122.

Staff Writer Lieutenant Commander Joseph Wilburn assumed the duties of chaplain for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort in January of 2017 and with the assistance of religious program specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Holman, they have been providing services and guidance for Marines of the air station. “I feel like we have one of the more misunderstood jobs in the military,” said Wilburn. “We are responsible for so many different aspects that it’s easy for people to lose sight of what we do and what services we offer.” There are four specific things that a chaplain is required to provide and what service members should expect from them. Chaplains provide, accommodate, advise, and care for the service members they serve. “I come from the Associated Gospel Churches, so the religious programs I directly provide must be set to the requirements of that agency,” said Wil-

burn. “It’s the same way a Jewish priest provides ministry for the Jewish Community.” Accommodation or facilitation is how the chaplain manages the command religious program and ensures that the spiritual needs of the community are accommodated. “We have a civilian contracted Catholic Priest and a volunteer who comes in and covers Buddhist services,’ said Holman. “They are qualified to cover services that we cannot provide.” Along with the different services and programs the chapel provides, they also have days during the week when they study scripture. “Having the ability to give back and help guide Marines means a lot,” said Michael Lundblad, a minister with Tun Tavern Fellowship. “The Corps did so much for me when I served, that it’s the least I can do to assist the Marines spiritually.” Care is how a chaplain relates to all of the service members and their loved ones and how they can

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan Latt stands at attention during the playing of the Marine Corps Hymn during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport.

Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan and Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wright case the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 Colors during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter and an F/A-18C Hornet fly over-head during the playing of the Marine Corps Hymn during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport. The squadron will relocate to Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. as an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron.

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help provide for them and their needs. “Just because I’m a Baptist, that doesn’t mean that I care less for someone who’s not a Baptist,” said Wilburn. “I provide the same amount of care and service to everybody no matter the denomination.” Advisement is how the chaplain relates to the commanding officer as well as the chain of command. The chaplain advises on issues that deal with moral, ethics, and morality. “I meet with the base commanding officer once a week,” said Wilburn. “I advise him on what’s relative to my staff function and different trends I may notice in the service members I take care of.” Becoming a chaplain requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and 72 credit hours in post-graduate work as well as 2 years of pastoral service. “I would say most chaplains have more than the minimal requirements,” said Wilburn. “I’ve met many chaplains who have doctorates in theology.”

Service members and their dependents have absolute confidentiality with a chaplain. While other counseling resources may have mandatory disclosure requirements, chaplains cannot disclose anything incriminating to authorities, they can’t participate in investigations or testify in court. “We are a resource that service members have that they can’t use in any other capacity,” said Wilburn. “All other counseling sources have disclosure requirements of some kind and may prevent service members from seeking help they may need.” Marines must be mentally, physically, and spiritually fit in order to help achieve the mission of the Marine Corps. “We furnish an overall command religious program that meets the needs of the community of the tri-command area,” said Wilburn. “By providing counseling and care we can keep Marines and sailors spiritually fit for everyday mission requirements.”

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and get in our daily PT. This is the type of training I want the Marines to do. Instead of sitting in a theater for three hours, we got some PT, training and were able to have fun as a unit.” The event began with the Marines signing up to compete in teams of their choosing. From there, they began the circuit race in heats. They ran from each station to the next, performing exercises as a group while listening to one to three speakers talk about suicide prevention, supplement education, substance abuse, and sexual assault prevention. “For each exercise at each station they had to do 250 repetitions of the exercise as a team,” Staff Sgt. Phillip Thompson, the operations chief of H&HS. “The exercises for the stations were burpees, squats, crunches, pushups, and ammo-can lifts. They ran in between each event. It was good exercise for them and to complete the circuit course they needed to use teamwork.” The speakers would talk while the Marines exercised, reinforcing the importance of both physical and mental health. After the Marines finished the course the squadron sergeant major and Pelt spoke to them. They invited them to have lunch and to visit the informational booths. The event served not only to meet annual requirements, but to bring together a squadron that is often spread out, to have some good natured competition, and promote camaraderie and unit cohesion.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erin Ramsay

Lt. Col Jeffery Pelt (left) and Sgt. Maj. Edward L. Hebron Jr. speak to Marines during an operational pause aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to complete annual training and to build camaraderie while competing in a circuit race. Pelt is the commanding officer of H&HS and Hebron is the sergeant major of the squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Staff Sgt. Omar Caraballo Pietri completes burpees during an operational pause aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to complete annual training and to build camaraderie while competing in a circuit race. Caraballo Pietri is the career planner for H&HS.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Marines compete in a circuit race during an operational pause aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to complete annual training and to build camaraderie while competing in a circuit race. The Marines are with H&HS.

Marines compete in a tricycle race while wearing ‘drunk goggles’ during an operational pause aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 25. The ‘drunk goggles warp the Marines vision, simulating drunk driving, to teach them about the dangers of driving under the influence. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron held the op-pause to complete annual training and to build camaraderie while competing in a circuit race.

Riding the stallion: HMHT-302 conducts formation flight

Story and photos by: Pfc. Nicholas Guevara II Marine Expeditionary Force

Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 flew in a formation flight at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Sept. 22, 2017. The Marines conducted the flight to celebrate attaining the unit’s training requirements for this fiscal year. “We launched eight CH-53 Super Stallions as a visualization of all the hard work we have put in this year,” said Lt. Col. Enrique Azenon, the commanding officer of the unit. “You usually don’t see this many aircraft flying at one time unless it’s during an operation, so it’s a sight to see.” The Marines celebrated by flying to MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, and then fly-

ing back to MCAS New River. One of the pilots also received a special qualification after the flight for leading the formation. “One of our pilots was qualifying for their Assault Flight Lead Check Flight,” said Azenon. “We are trying to put some more training into our instructor pilots for their proficiency and their job advancement.” Because the Marines were able to reach all of their fiscal year requirements, the training enabled Marines to be proficient enough as a team to make the formation happen at such a large magnitude. “This flight was definitely a win for the unit and for 2nd Marine Air Wing,” said Azenon. “Everyone collectively doing their part and showing what Marines can do really reflected in today’s flight.”

Four CH-53 Super Stallions conduct an in-flight turn during a formation flight off the North Carolina coast, Sept. 25, 2017. The formation flight allowed the Marines to showcase their ability to plan and execute an eight-aircraft formation. The Marines are with HMHT-302.

A CH-53 Super Stallion lands in a field at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., during a formation flight, Sept. 25, 2017. The formation flight allowed the Marines to showcase their ability to plan and execute an eight-aircraft formation. The Marines are with HMHT-302.

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