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THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 20 2011
FORWARD OPERATING BASE GERONIMO, AFGHANISTAN
Open for Business: CLB-1 builds route, brings growth to Helmand
Photo by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano
A Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), posts security as construction vehicles carry gravel to a work site in Helmand province, Afghanistan, recently. The gravel will be used to build Route Victoria in the coming weeks. CPL. KATHERINE M. SOLANO 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
The Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), are currently in the midst of a first-time operation. They are constructing a route between the Nawa and Marjah districts in Helmand province. The multiple-week project along Route Victoria will bring a route to an area that has no other Distinguished roads. “Basically, there is no set road here right now (so) it’s important for Helmand province as a whole,” said 2nd Lt. Ian Chuckran, the op-
erations platoon commander with Company A, CLB-1. “It will provide trafficability even after the Marines and coalition forces leave the area.” The construction will include multiple phases over its course. The land needs to be leveled, blast holes need to be filled in, gravel needs to be transported to the work site from various areas, and culverts will be emplaced for irrigation and flood prevention. “The interesting part of this mission is all the different aspects of this route,” said Chuckran. “Raising the road, the placing of culverts, and all of the civilian considerations, drainage considerations, and general
mobility and engineering considerations, is stuff you don’t really learn about or think about until you are actually on the project.” Upon completion, the road will provide coalition forces with a safe route between the districts, as well as give locals the chance for commercial growth. Route Victoria is a long-lasting solution and will ensure Helmand province stays open for business. “Building a longer lasting road like this should provide the government and the people the opportunity to travel between districts and create that freedom of movement that will allow the government to be successful later on,” concluded Chuckran. Photos by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano
(Far left) A construction vehicle belonging to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), stands parked aboard Forward Operating Base Geronimo, Afghanistan, in the early morning hours recently. (Left) A dump truck belonging to Combat Logistics Battalion 1, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), is operated by Marines during route construction in Helmand province, Afghanistan, recently.
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Second phase of transition 9th ESB relieves 7th, takes control of engineer support operations plans reviewed during conference 2ND LT. JAMES STENGER
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“Tranche Two,” the second phase of transition in southwest Afghanistan, was the highlight of a threeday conference aboard Camp Leatherneck in Helmand province, Afghanistan, recently. The upcoming inteqal, the Dari word for transition, or tranche, incorporates turning over authority to coalition leaders and provincial governmental organizers throughout Nimroz and Helmand provinces, giving those organizations the lead with developing Nimroz province. Afghan leaders traveled from as far away as Zaranj, a small metropolis in Nimroz province that skirts Iran, and Kabul, in the northern region of the country. Nimroz province is located in the extreme southwest corner of Afghanistan, and borders both Iran and Pakistan, making the region’s stability crucial to the success SEE TRANSITION 7A
Seventh Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), concluded a seven-month deployment in support of International Security Assistance Forces, as 9th Engineer Support Battalion assumed control of Marine engineer support operations in Regional Command Southwest during a transfer of authority ceremony aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, recently. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, spoke with Marines and sailors from 7th ESB, 9th ESB and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, before the ceremony. The two top Marines were on the last leg of a whirlwind tour of Afghanistan designed to show the deployed Marines and sailors their support. They wished those in attendance a happy
Thanksgiving, a happy belated 236th Marine Corps birthday and reinforced their mutual commitment to provide the Marines in Afghanistan whatever support they would need to accomplish the mission. Reminding the Marines of their important place in history, Amos pointed out, “80 miles east, in Kandahar, is where the 9/11 plot was hatched.” Before departing Camp Leatherneck, Amos congratulated 7th ESB, calling the job they have done here “remarkable.” Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of RC (SW), began the traditional transfer of authority ceremony by lauding the support of 7th ESB and encouraging 9th ESB to continue making a difference. “I know what the 9th engineers can do … by putting roads in, that allows commerce to grow,” Toolan said. Lt. Col. Daniel H. Dubbs, commanding SEE ENGINEER 6A
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MAN ON THE STREET If you were deployed, what would you want to receive in a Christmas care package? “I’d want Christmas in a box. Wrapped gifts, hot chocolate is always good, a Santa hat and some baked goods. The biggest thing is pictures, though.” Sgt. Mario Escobar
Company C, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group Miami
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“I’d like to get the newest music there is, and something to play it on. Music and movies were the two biggest things while I was deployed, but it’s always good to get food.” Lance Cpl. Jeffery Laine
1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division New Iberia, La.
“I’d want to get warm clothing, and books to read.”
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Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs visit The following briefs are scheduled for the Manpower Management Enlisted Affairs visit. Monday, 8 to 9:30 a.m. - First termer brief at the Base Theater for fiscal year 12/13 first term alignment program Marines Monday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Special duty assignment/reserve affairs/Marine Special Operations Command brief at the Base Theater for all Marines Monday, 1 to 2:30 p.m. - Career brief at the Base Theater for career Marines E5 to E7 Monday, 3 to 4 p.m. - E8 and E9 brief at the Base Theater for II MEF/MCB E8 and E9 Tuesday, 6 to 7 p.m. - Spouse brief at the Paradise Point Officers’ Club for all spouses The following is the schedule for monitor interviews and career counseling. Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - MMEA-82/83 interviews at Marston Pavilion Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - MMEA-84 interviews at AS 213 MCAS New River Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Career counselors, at Marston Pavilion Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - MMEA-82/83 interviews at Marston Pavilion Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - MMEA-84 interviews at AS 213 MCAS New River Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Career counselors at Marston Pavilion For more information, visit www.manpower.usmc.mil
“Home-baked cookies, a small Christmas tree, something that the kids and the family put together to give me a piece of the family.” Chief Warrant Officer 3 Cesar Ramirez
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DECEMBER 8, 2011
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE NOLAY, AFGHANISTAN
CLC-6 Marines support Task Force 1/6 during ‘Eastern Storm’ SGT. JUSTIN J. SHEMANSKI
2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward)
Little more than two months ago, the region through which Route 611 traced north through Helmand province was a dangerous one, at best. Known as the last Taliban stronghold in southern Afghanistan, the Upper Sangin Valley was gripped in terror and saw little activity in the way of local commerce and development along its main thoroughfare. The future was bleak. Operation Eastern Storm was launched in early October to combat the trend of oppression. The major offensive, led by 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward) aimed to drive the Taliban-led insurgency from the region, while also reestablishing a sense of stability among the local populace. Assisting them in a logistical capacity were the Marines of Combat Logistics Company 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). An element of Combat Logistics Battalion 6, the company was formed for the purpose of providing Task Force 1st Bn., 6th Marines direct support during their operations, said Gunnery Sgt. John Serpa, a company first sergeant for CLC-6. “The Marines understood that they had to give 110 percent every day. That’s what the infantrymen on the ground deserved,” said Serpa. As the logistical force in charge of supporting 1st Bn., 6th Marines, CLC6’s leadership isn’t unclear
Photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski
Little more than two months ago, the region through which Route 611 traced north through Helmand province was a dangerous one, at best, and saw little commercial activity. As seen through the windshield of a 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck, recently, near-ghost towns are teeming with life once again as a result of Operation Eastern Storm. about their mission. “1st Bn., 6th Marines was charged with clearing Route 611 and the Kajaki Sofla Bazaar,” said Capt. Kyle Schull, a company commander of CLC-6. “Our task was to figure out how to support that and we decided we were going to stand up a CLC comprised of one motor transport platoon and two engineer platoons.” The company also included a robust headquarters platoon, which provided critical services such as landing support and maintenance. In addition to clearing enemy forces from the population centers along the Helmand River, Schull noted that a secure route would allow convoys to deliver equipment and parts required to install a third turbine at the Kajaki Dam, located north-
east of the village of Kajaki. The dam was built in 1953, and according to the United States Agency for International Development, the additional turbine is part of ongoing project to bring more reliable power and irrigation to the region. Once operational, this enhancement would improve energy distribution through Helmand and Kandahar provinces. “It’s very significant to the local population,” said Schull, just moments after CLC-6 Marines became the first 2nd MLG (Fwd.) unit to resupply Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge by ground. The convoy rolled through Kajaki with impunity to deliver a pair of mine-resistant, ambush protected vehicles to the Marines based there, but this feat was weeks, if not years in the making.
To bolster security forces north to the dam, the CLC-6 engineers were tasked with building each of the several patrol bases along Route 611 and broke ground during the first week of October. The motor transportation platoon provided sustainment in the form of food, fuel and ammunition, noted 1st Lt. Alex Urankar, a CLC-6 executive officer. “The motor (transport) platoon has run 31 convoys to date, within the last 39 days,” he said. “Anytime they are not on the road, they are loading for the next mission or sleeping. The numbers they have posted in the last two months are substantial proof of their accomplishments during the operation. To date, the company has logged more than 37,000 convoy miles,
Photo by Sgt. Justin J. Shemanski
Cpl. Aaron Raley, removes a ratchet strap from a stack of lumber at Patrol Base New York, Afghanistan, recently. Raley is a motor transportation operator with Combat Logistics Company 6, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward). hauled more than nine million pounds of cargo and transported 146,000 gallons of fuel. Due to the massing of Marines in the area, positive results are already evident. Previously deserted villages and bazaars are teeming with life once again and life in general appears to be improving for the Afghans who call the area home. 1st Lt. Caelyn Furman, a CLC-6 motor transport platoon commander, has noted the change in atmosphere during her multiple combat logistics patrols along the
route. “The positives are definitely there … We are building rapport with the locals,” said Furman. “I think that puts a lot more responsibility on the Marines and they really thrive with that responsibility on their shoulders. “Route 611 is the main thoroughfare through Sangin District and Kajaki District. It’s the lifeblood. I think it’s critical to the future of Afghanistan that this area is secured and the local populace is able to use Route 611 for infrastructure building well into the future.”
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Retiree Corner
CAMP DWYER, AFGHANISTAN
with Randy Reichler
How third party insurance affects your TRICARE coverage A fellow retiree attending a veteran organization meeting with me asked why the Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune charge his private health insurance for his care and pharmacy since he is also 100 percent disabled through the VA. The quick answer is – TRICARE always acts as the secondary payer when other health insurance is in place, such as Mail Handlers, BlueCross/ Blue Shield and Medicare. The long answer is - The NHCL policy is that your private health insurance will be billed directly; pay your deductibles or copays for outpatient services received at NHCL, and absorb the costs not covered by the private insurance. The fact that you have private health insurance is obtained when you check-in for an appointment. The front desk will ask if you have private health insurance coverage, who it is and who is covered under the policy. Then a Third Party Collection Program, Medical Services Account or other health insurance form is filled out and signed. All outpatient healthcare services are included in this program including clinic visits, pharmacy, lab and radiology visits. The form is filled out once a year in case of changes. You can always add, delete, or change your policy information as needed. Please remember that there is a House Resolution coming up to reduce Medicare payments to providers by 29.4 percent in January 2012, which is anticipated to decimate the provider network. With the legislature considering raising TRICARE Prime premiums, a proposal to charge TRICARE for Lifers a $200 premium per year, a proposal to raise the catastrophic cap from $3,000 to $6,000, and proposals to base TRICARE cost according to increasing medical cost rather than cost of living allowances, TRICARE beneficiaries need to become very aware of the expenditures on the horizon. Years ago, I could not encourage retirees to maintain TRICARE additional supplemental insurance coverage, because with TRICARE for Life, Medicare A and B was billed first and TRICARE acted as a secondary payer. I believe with the rules and costs possibly changing, that new strategies and advice may be the order when dealing with TRICARE, TRICARE Supplemental Coverage, and Medicare payments. I encourage all retirees, spouses and widows to become knowledgeable on the proposed changes to TRICARE and start asking questions now.
Retired Military Breakfast Located at the Ball Center (Old Staff NCO Club) Dec. 17 Guest Speaker Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry, MCIEAST Commanding General Social hour will begin at 7 a.m., with breakfast at 8 a.m. All retirees, active duty, reserve, veterans and community friends are invited to attend the breakfast. For more information, contact Retired Sgt. Maj. George F. Meyer at 938-1610.
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Afghan National Army 1st Brigade, 215th Corps Religious Cultural Affairs officer, Lt. Col. Sultan Mohammad, (center), addresses the attendees during a Religious Engagement Conference, recently.
Afghan and Marine forces examine impacts of culture, religion STAFF SGT. ANDREW MILLER Regimental Combat Team 5
The Afghan National Army 1st Brigade, 215th Corps and Regimental Combat Team 5 conducted a Religious Engagement Conference, recently. “In this part of Afghanistan, culture is religion and religion is culture,� said Dauod Parwani, the RCT-5 cultural adviser. “The two concepts are inseparable, and unless you are speaking in the language of religion, no one will listen to you.� The conference brought together religious leaders from the partnered forces, including ANA Religious and Cultural Affairs officers and Navy chaplains, to discuss the importance of religious engagement with Afghan forces and the people of Southern Helmand province. Navy Cmdr. Mark Winward, the RCT-5 chaplain, said the spirit of the conference is best reflected by a quote from a fellow chaplain, Navy Capt. Paul Wrigley, on the impact of
religious belief in theater operations. “An operational commander, however well trained in the military issues, who is ignorant of or discounts the importance of religious belief can strengthen his enemy, offend his allies, alienate his own forces and antagonize public opinion,� Winward recited. “Religious belief is a factor he must consider in evaluating the enemy’s intentions and capabilities, the state of his own forces, his relationship with his allies and his courses of action.� The successful efforts by Afghan and coalition forces to understand the impact religion and culture can have on operations are due in no small part to the development and utilization of the ANA’s RCAO program. Currently, Mullahs make up almost half of the RCAO corps, and like military chaplains, they serve their fellow soldiers as religious officers. According to Army Col. Brent Causey, U.S. Forces Afghanistan command chaplain, coalition force chaplains are deeply
involved in the turnover of responsibilities with the Afghan government, just as infantry units are deeply involved with turnover of security. “Engagement with Afghan religious leaders requires a comprehensive, coordinated and focused approach, informed by indepth knowledge of Afghan religion, culture and history,� Causey said. He believes the partnering efforts of USFOR-A chaplains are essential to mentoring the RCAOs as they develop their roles and responsibilities to serve their fellow soldiers and surrounding communities. Some roles of the RCAOs include promoting Islamic faith and values, conducting religious observances, providing counseling for ANA personnel and family members, conducting casualty assistance for ANA family members, meeting with local leaders and community organizations for religious or humanitarian purposes, and serving as the principal adviser to the commander SEE IMPACT 6A
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22nd MEU, Bataan sing their way to ship stardom SGT. AMBER L. BLANNCHARD 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit
Marines and sailors with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, gathered on the ship’s mess decks, recently, to find out who would be the first Bataan Idol. The singing competition is modeled after the popular talent competition and television show “American Idol.” The competition replaces Bataan’s weekly talent show Saturday Night Alive. For the first round, participants sang songs from their favorite movies. “I think it’s a good way for the crew to relax from the daily routine,” said Lance Cpl. Brandon Reason, an aviation technician with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd MEU. Reason, one of two Marine participants, received an enthusiastic standing ovation from the audience following his performance. Service members seemed to en-
joy the show and are currently casting votes, hoping their favorite performer will be the first Bataan Idol. Performances on the ship give Marines and sailors a break from the stress of deployment. “I like to perform in front of people,” said Lance Cpl. Matt Floyd, an aviation ordnance technician with VMM263 (Rein.). Floyd’s performance also received favorable reviews from the audience. “I think it’s great, it takes my mind off of home for a minute. I could have done better with my performance, but I’m happy with it.” In the second round, the remaining vocalists will sing pop music. The 22nd MEU is currently deployed as part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group as the U.S. Central Command theater reserve force, also providing support for maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility.
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Lance Cpl. Matt Floyd, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron 263 (Reinforced), 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, sings in the first round of Bataan Idol aboard multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan recently.
DECEMBER 8, 2011
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LASHKAR GAH, AFGHANISTAN
Top generals, government officials discuss Nad ‘Ali, Nawa CPL. KATHERINE KELEHER
Regional Command Southwest
The Quran discusses the word shura as a principle, which is roughly similar to consultation in Arabic, encouraging Muslims to discuss and decide their affairs with those who will be affected by their decisions. Regional Command Southwest leadership participated in a transition shura, or meeting, recently, at the Helmand Provincial Governor’s compound in Lashka Gah. During the shura, senior Afghans and coalition ground forces commanders in Nawa and Nad ‘Ali presented security plans for transitioning those districts into Afghan control. Briefs were presented to Regional Command Southwest’s senior leadership, including Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of RC (SW) and II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), and Brig. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general of 2nd Marine Division (Fwd.) and Task Force Leatherneck. “Today’s meeting was about identifying and confirming that Nad ‘Ali, Nawa and Marjah are at the right state to enter into the transition process,” explained Toolan. Although Marjah was not represented during this shura, the district is scheduled for transition at the same time as Nad ‘Ali and Nawa. Toolan explained that the goals for the shura were to give key Afghan leadership an opportunity to focus on security plans, moving Nad ‘Ali and Nawa districts toward a safer direction for their communities. In addition to security, the district governors briefed the commanders on the concept of operations for independence, self sufficiency, and the transition ceremonies. “There are about 20 or 30 different things each district has to eventually build up to in order to make them eligible for transition,” Toolan said. Toolan and Craparotta were greeted in Lashkar Gah by Gov-
ernor Gulab Mangal, Helmand province’s provincial governor. More than 30 governmental, military and police officials participated, including Governor Adbudl Manat, district governor of Nawa, and Governor Habibullah Khan, district governor of Nad ‘Ali. Manat spoke positively about his district’s relationship with coalition forces and he pressed his confidence in the future plans and current successes Nawa is undergoing. Khan, also confident in his district’s current position with coalition troops, assured Mangal, Toolan and Craparotta that the leaders of his Afghan National Security Forces have been doing the best they can to secure Nad ‘Ali. “It was a very successful meeting,” said Qamar Jabarkhiel, the RC (SW) cultural adviser. “We’ve seen that the Afghan National Security Forces are ready, willing and the representatives of local governments were excited. It seems like their confidence has developed with their security forces.” With progress in both districts, Toolan said he is expecting to begin drawing down troops he has in Nawa and Nad ‘Ali in the near future. The general stressed that if progress continues, he plans to begin enabling both districts to transition around October 2012. During transition, coalition troops will shadow Afghan troops, acting as advisers while Afghan forces take over control of their territories. Coalition forces will be responsible for tasks such as medical evacuations and airfire support. “The importance of this event is that the Afghan National Security Forces and their local governance on the provincial level are giving a very positive message to the people of Afghanistan, especially to the people of Helmand province,” Jabarkhiel said. “It shows them they are improved and they are able to deliver basic services, which includes their security as well.”
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Staff Sgt. Robert J. Powell, a police advisery team staff noncommissioned officer in charge with 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, assesses a target with an Afghan Local Police academy recruit during a marksmanship class at the small arms firing range, recently. The Afghanistan Ministry of Interior funded academy trains local men from various “watons,” to become police officers. The recruits learn marksmanship skills, policing tactics and infantry engagement techniques from the Marines of 1st Bn., 9th Marines to protect their community.
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The Marines of the “Walking Dead”, 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), have brought a new kind of police training program to the citizens of Nawa. The Afghan Local Police academy, established here this September by 1st Bn., 9th Marines and funded by the Afghanistan Ministry of Interior, trains residents of various ‘watons,’ to become local policemen. “The villages around here are mostly patrolled by Afghan Uniformed Police,” said 1st Sgt. William C. Barnes, the 1st Bn., 9th Marines Headquarters and Service Company first sergeant and the ALP academy staff noncommissioned officer in charge. “They don’t necessarily live in the villages they’re assigned to.” This familiarity with their own communities sets future members of the ALP apart from Afghan police forces patrolling Nawa. “The mission of our Afghan Local Police academy is to train men to protect and police their own villages,” said Barnes. “This way, they have a better rapport with their people because they know who they are.” Forty-nine academy recruits, representing the local villages of Khalag, Hazarasp, Sorkhdos and Aynak, graduated from the 18-
day course, recently. “These recruits will be assigned to their home village,” said Staff Sgt. Robert J. Powell, 1st Bn., 9th Marines Police Advisery Team staff noncommissioned officer in charge. “Knowing that they’ll be protecting their homes… they were all about the training.” The local recruits learned small infantry unit tactics, patrolling procedures, leadership principles, marksmanship skills, as well as counter improvised explosive device techniques. Other topics included escalation of force procedures, rule of law, conflict resolution and survival training. “Most importantly, we needed to teach them how to become law enforcers,” said Powell. “We can’t just have local police kicking down doors, because it builds a bad relationship with the locals.” Academy instructors merge small infantry unit tactics with law enforcement tactics, creating a modern police officer who can effectively handle civil disputes and defend their village from insurgents, said Powell. Instructors also implemented Marine Corps recruit training-style leadership training into the course. One of the recruits is selected as a “guide” to lead and organize the 49-man class. If the guide fails in the performance of his duties, another recruit replaces him. “It helps them learn the value of rank,” said Powell. “They learn
IMPACT FROM 4A on all matters regarding religious, cultural, moral or family related issues. “Building a relationship with the RCA officers is as important as building a relationship with the local religious leaders, Mullahs, and religious scholars,” said Causey. Winward said that religious freedoms are an important part of basic human rights. He emphasized that people of southern Helmand must understand the partnered force will never infringe on their rights. “As Americans we value freedom of religion, and that means we value and respect Afghan religion,” Winward said. “Religious engagement is absolutely critical to our initiatives here in Afghanistan. We recognize that religion is central and important to the Afghan people, and it is critical that the Afghan people know that the ANA and coalition forces support their faith, and respect their religion and culture.” After the conference and through continued mentoring and training from U.S. military chaplains, the RCAOs will become more proficient in their basic focuses of attention: internal ministry – counseling soldiers at their respective units, horizontal support – building a team to establish relationships, and finally, external support – advising commanders on the effect religious and spiritual activities have on operations.
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An Afghan Local Police academy recruit searches a local man during an ALP academy established vehicle checkpoint, recently. The ALP academy recruits led a foot patrol and established the VCP as the final test of their skills, before returning to their villages as official ALP officers. to follow orders and give orders in a tough situation.” For their final test, the ALP recruits led a patrol to a local bridge. Once at the bridge, they established a vehicle checkpoint. Their goal was to practice everything they’ve been taught during the course. “The class did really well during the patrol,” said Powell. ENGINEER FROM 1A officer of 7th ESB, 2nd MLG (Fwd.), followed Toolan and thanked his Marines and sailors for their support saying, “day in and day out you were committed to doing whatever was needed (during the deployment) and made every day count.” Over the course of the deployment, 7th ESB built numerous bridges, improved hundreds of miles of roads and constructed combat outposts and patrol bases along Route 611, a main supply route connecting the Upper Sangin Valley in Southern Helmand province and the Kajaki Dam in the north. Connecting these two main areas of Helmand has been one of RC (SW)’s top priorities as coalition forces here continue the pro-
“Once they established the checkpoint, they had very few issues applying what they’ve learned, and they were very polite to the locals.” The next step for the academy will most likely involve members of the ALP training their own recruits. Marine instructors will continue to partner with ALP instructors until they can run the
cess of handing authority over to Afghan National Security Forces. Lt. Col. Scott A. Baldwin, commanding officer of 9th ESB, expressed that his Marines and sailors were ready to “Maintain that ESB fighting spirit,” and were thankful to have the chance to continue the mission. “We’re team players,” he concluded.
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As part of a team that considers every one of its Marines a rifleman, fitness is imperative. But aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Marines from Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, understand there are other things that are important when training for combat readiness. Dressed in camouflage utilities and boots, approximately 20 Marines from the company completed a workout that included an approximately two-mile run, pull-ups, push-ups, core exercises and monkey bars. During the entirety of the exercises, the team moved as one. After finishing their run, many of the Marines explained it’s important for them to practice things such as teamwork and fitness because while deployed, units like the Afghan
National Army learn from them. Cpl. Thomas J. Setnor, a team leader for the company, said that during his most recent deployment his team trained the Afghan police force in Marjah, Afghanistan. “The way we work here is the way we train the foreign forces over there,” said Setnor. “We build it up in ourselves so that we can teach them that you need to work together and you need to be able to rely on the person in front, behind and to the left and right of you, so that when it comes down to a combat situation you got them having your back as much as you have theirs.” Anyone watching the pack of Marines move through their workout routine could see the unity of the group. They stepped together – similar to gears in a finely tuned engine working together to move one car. “We’re trying to build team camaraderie,” said Lance Cpl. Amber L. Borysewicz,
TRANSITION FROM 1A of NATO International Security Assistance Forces or ISAF. “The value of this working group was to show that we are able to build common planning assumptions so we can go forward with the transition,” said Col. Mike Lawrence, Regional Command Southwest Nimroz provincial coordinator. “You can’t make a good plan unless you share common assumptions.” Nimroz Provincial Governor Abdul Karim Barawi, Haji Alami, chief of staff to the Nimroz provincial governor, and other senior government officials and security forces from Nimroz attended to review plans for the province. In the past, Nimroz province was a key stronghold for narcotics trafficking, which funded much of the Taliban insurgency. Due to upgraded security in the region, a direct result of conferences like these, Taliban movement has been much more restricted, said Lawrence. Throughout southwest Afghanistan, the transition to Afghan control has been slow but steady. Leaders looked to emulate stability under Afghan rule in newly transitioned areas like Lashkar Gah in neighboring Helmand province, a show of promise for the future of Nimroz. “What we were looking for in the conference was common understanding between GIRoA officials, ISAF higher level planners and between RCSW and GIRoA security in Nimroz,” Lawrence said. After several briefs, meetings and breakout groups concerning the future of the province, a feeling of unanimity regarding the successful inteqal of the province left some looking to the past as an encouraging reminder of what can be accomplished when great minds come together. “These kinds of planning groups give us a chance to reflect and see that we have really made some progress and that we really are on the right trajectory,” Lawrence said.
a team member with the company. “I treat these guys like my brothers. I’m going to help them move along just like they would help me move along. We make sure none of our other team members are left behind. We work as one and we finish as one. Then we teach others to work as one.” Although fatigued, drenched in sweat and slightly out of breath, the Marines showed high morale as they walked confidently back to their office. Full of pride, it was clear they fully exerted themselves. “I think Marines hurt doing the workout. But at the end of it they say ‘Oh it was nothing,’ and I’m like, ‘Yeah right! I see you breathing hard,’” said Setnor. “You feel good about the hard work afterward. The attitude before the run was like, ‘Dang.’ But once we got on the road, you could just hear one breath going and then toward the end we managed to get in one step. Everyone stuck together.”
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Marines with Military Police Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, begin an approximately twomile run aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, recently.
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Afghan Border Police emphasize security, prevent insurgent activity along borders CPL. MARCO MANCHA
2nd Marine Division (Forward)
There has been a huge change in the focus of the U.S. Border Patrol since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Their focus of effort has turned more toward preventing terrorist threats from entering the United States through its more than 300 border checkpoints, according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection official website. The Afghan Border Police has established a very similar mission, but on a slightly smaller scale. The ABP emphasizes border security around small Afghan towns and villages to prevent the infiltration of illegal drugs and weapons, which fuel the insurgency. Approximately 13,000 ABP work in unison with the Afghan Uniformed Police to help sustain the enemy threat along Afghanistan’s borders and the outskirts of small towns and villages. They patrol the perimeter of their areas of operations daily to ensure the safety of the citizens. The border police have worked diligently over time to improve their skills and effectiveness through rigorous training and continue to work with Marine mentors who assist them. “(Since) we’ve been here, I think we’ve made some great progress with
the ABP,” said Maj. James M. Moore, the Border Adviser Team leader for BAT-1, currently in support of 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. The ABP, like many of the Afghan security forces, has some Afghan service members who have more than 30 years of military and fighting experience. A portion of them were once a part of the Mujahedeen, or freedom fighters during the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s. This is why the Marines mentoring them can take a step back and serve as advisers. Moore mentioned the border policemen his team has worked with would be fully functional on their own. “These Afghan fighters are set and really well-trained,” said Sgt. Anthony Elzholz. “I feel if we leave tomorrow, they’d be able to hold their own.” A lot of training, manpower and logistical support go into getting any security force to a level of self-sustainment. Coalition forces are working to transition responsibility of security throughout the country to Afghan forces, so the ABP is working to ensure it can function on its own. Luckily for Elzholz, a rifleman and infantry tactics adviser with BAT-1, the ABP team he was once mentoring just a few weeks ago has allowed him to become much more
of an adviser than a mentor. “We were very hands-on about a month ago,” said Elzholz. “Now (the ABP) allow me to be more of a spectator and be there only if they need me rather than walk them through everything. It’s a lot more of suggesting than telling.” He also said the border police understand it won’t be long before they are running the show. They already know basic infantry tactics and can apply them if need be, but their role as police officers comes first. Their mission directs them to keep narcotics from entering their area of operations and disrupt enemy activity along the borders of their towns. Border policemen must work with the AUP and Afghan National Army in preparation to combat the narcotic threat, even as the United States and other coalition forces begin plans to return home and another poppy planting season begins. “Many Marine teams have come in and trained us, and we are blessed to have several policemen in our unit with many years of experience in fighting insurgents and eliminating their main source of income,” said Col. Ahmad Jan, an operations officer with the ABP. “It’s a battle long overdue, and it’s time we stand up for ourselves and show the world our strength.”
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In a back-and-forth battle that pitted the heavily-favored Lejeune High School Devil Pups’ men’s varsity basketball team against the Spring Creek High School Gators, fans stayed on their toes until the very end aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday. The game was thisclose and in the end, the Devil Pups left the court victorious. With the game tied at 73 and 9.6 seconds left on the clock, Craig Wilson, Devil Pups’ power forward, made a cross-court trek through the Gators’ defense and scored a lay-up, giving the undefeated Devil Pups a two-point lead over the Gators with a final score of 75-73. The team rushed around Wilson to congratulate him with open arms and smiles. Fans faced each other and yelled with joy. The suspenseful and climatic game was something one would see in a movie, said a fan in the bleachers. When a Devil Pups player rebounded a missed Gators’ shot, head coach Doug Erny called a time out to discuss strategy. He wanted to drain the clock and give his team the best possible opportunity to prevent the game from going into overtime.
“We put the ball in our best handlers’ hands,” said Erny. “We had a little back screen on the side for (Gaven Allen) as option two, and we had (Nick) Cruz in the corner for option three, but we were lucky enough to (succeed with) option one because (Wilson) did a good job.” Offensively, the first half was not in the Devil Pups’ favor. Missed shots and poor rebounding gave the Gators the edge as LHS failed to take control. However, Craig Wilson built momentum for his team when he dropped a three-point basket at the buzzer, shortening the Gators’ lead before halftime. The momentum was still there when Wilson drained two consecutive three-pointers to tie the game, but was short-lived as the Gators built up a 10-point lead following Spring Creek’s Aaron Haggerty’s recovery of a rebound and slam dunk at the end of the third quarter. Haggerty’s recovery put Spring Creek back in the lead with a third quarter score of 5545, effectively silencing the LHS fan base. As the fourth quarter began, LHS fans grew loud with chants of “Gaven Allen,” who had not played in the first three quarters of the game. After a minute of play, Erny put Allen in the game, SEE BASKETBALL 7B
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Craig Wilson, power forward with the Lejeune High School Devil Pups’ men’s varsity basketball team, drives in the ball in during the game against the Spring Creek High School Gators in the gymnasium at LHS aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday. The Devil Pups outscored the Gators 75-73 in the last seconds of the game, continuing their undefeated season to 4-0.
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Kyle Ford shoots a free-throw for the Lejeune High School Devil Pups’ men’s varsity basketball team during the game against the Spring Creek Gators, in the gymnasium at LHS aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Friday. The score was tied at 73 with 9.6 seconds on clock in the fourth quarter, before Craig Wilson, LHS power forward, made the last basket for the win with the final score 75-73. (Below) Doug Erny, head coach of the Lejeune High School Devil Pups’ men’s varsity basketball team, gathers his athletes after the first half to discuss strategies during the game against the Spring Creek High School Gators, in the gymnasium at LHS aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Friday.
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Pursuing perseverance Athletes learn to live relentlessly
When I was nine, I decided that I was going to be the next Mia Hamm – soccer star. After trying and failing to talk me out of my decision to play soccer, my mother signed me up for a recreational league and took me out to buy my soccer cleats and shin guards before my first practice. I was a terrible soccer player. I was slow. I was afraid of getting kicked. The ball had an uncanny ability to collide with my face. It only took one practice for me to decide that soccer was not for me. The same girl who had been so excited to go to her first practice went home asking if she could quit and just stick with softball and volleyball. Although I didn’t understand why at the time, my mom refused to let me quit my soccer team. She told me I had already agreed to play the season and that quitting wasn’t an option. Since then, I have come to be grateful for her decision and the lesson she taught me, because after that, not quitting became a major
part of my life. Perseverance is never fun when you are the one pushing your way through it. When you’re a secondstring athlete running five miles in the 110 degrees Fahrenheit, knowing that your chances of getting to play in the next game are slim to none, quitting sounds like a much better option than running. Being surrounded by a community of people who understand that perseverance is essential to their jobs, I’m sure the majority of you already understand why it’s important to stay the course and not give up. I’m sure most of you have been in situations you would have much rather not dealt with. You’ve fought through tough predicaments and spent nights trying to decide if it was worth it to push through one more day of training or just admit defeat and move past it. But for those of you who aren’t big on perseverance and would much rather quit instead of muddling your way through tough situations, let me help you understand something. Perseverance is not something that can be toyed with or done halfheartedly. It’s an unavoidable way of life.
Like the military, perseverance is a culture in and of itself. Once you adopt a model lifestyle of perseverance, you have to be willing to adapt to the challenges you will be faced with. Sometimes, pressing forward through a situation is easier than it looks. Once in a while, it may even be easier than washing your hands of the problem. But, sometimes persevering is like trying to run a marathon wearing 10 pound ankle weights without proper training. Two groups of people in this world who understand the importance of perseverance are athletes and Marines. Though the way they carry out the definition of perseverance can be quite different, the basic idea is still the same – if you want to be the best, you have to do the work. There is not an athlete worth his salt who has given up on practicing and decided to only show up on game days; those are the athletes who don’t stay on the team very long. The athletes who persevere through training and practicing understand that you have to put forth some effort to get to the top. The best athletes stay after practice and keep their head in the game; athletes who aren’t willing to give the sport everything they have are left in the dust, wishing they had done more. Likewise, service mem-
bers and their families know that determination is an important, necessary part of life. They unpack, get settled, repack and start over. They get up at strange hours and work unusual shifts. They know that not accepting change and refusing to adapt to new situations can be crippling to a career and a family. They push through worry, concern and frustration because they know that the situation could be much worse. Marines are the first ones in and the last ones to leave and they endure their surroundings, whatever they may be, with staying power not seen very often outside the Corps. Like the best athletes in popular culture, service members have made every effort to be the best of the best. They push forward and endure time and time again, without backing down or giving up. They hold each other up, hold one another accountable and make it their mission to complete every task they are handed, regardless of the effort that will be required of them. Athletes and Marines both have a unique understanding and command of mind over matter. Both groups value that success is not possible without effort. After all, the only place win comes before work is in the dictionary.
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As water becomes colder and the days grow shorter, the speckled trout are starting to make their grand exit from the coastline. Many anglers have already given up any hope of catching fish as the season ends, but for the anglers who are willing to put in a bit of work, there are still fish to be found. These days, the juvenile trout, most of which are eight to 12 inches long, can be found in local creeks, along the surf and in some area sounds. For anglers who are looking for bigger, more dominant fish, there are several options left to be found in the coastal waterways.
Nicely-sized fish can be caught at the Cape Lookout Rock Jetty, if anglers arrive in the aafternoon and evening. The best reported catches have been reported shortly after sundown. repo There are also fish large Th enough enou to keep near the Radio Island Jetty. Anglers can choose to fish from boat or beach, as both are boasting a decent number of catches. The Fort Macon Jetty, Brown’s Inlet, White Oak River, Slocum Creek, Neuse River and Southwest Creek have also proven themselves to be excellent trouting positions. Last Friday, the ninth annual Gordie McAdams Emerald Isle On Your Feet speckled trout tournament ended. Gary Mohorn came in as a winner with his 3.68-pound catch. Close behind him, Sean Getsinger reeled in a 3.65-pound trout, Bob Post brought a 3.35pound fish to the table and Don Haas caught a 3.17-pound trout to be weighed. Most of the fish eligible for weigh-in were caught early in the tournament season. The tournament began Oct. 22 and ended Friday. These early season catches are just another example of speckled
trout making the migration out to deeper waters as the season grows colder. With the season winding down, there isn’t too much to report. There are a few red drum popping up around the inlets and surf, but not many worth keeping. Various fish have been caught at Brown’s Inlet and along the surf at Fort Macon and Pine Knoll Shores. Pine Knoll Shores is always a good fishing location for anglers looking for trout, drum or flounder, since The Prevencey blockade-runner lies just offshore of the beach, where it sank in 1864. If it is flounder you are seeking, your best bet is to head toward the reefs, wrecks and rocks. Giving yourself an eight mile separation from the coast will help you find bigger, more substantial catches. Finally, there are still reported sightings of bluefin tuna on the east side of the lookout shoals, but none have been brought to the docks yet. Editor’s note: The Ask Dr. Bogus Fishing show can be heard every Monday morning at 7:30 on 107.1 FM and 1240 AM and can be accessed on the Coastal Daybreak Facebook page.
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and child who finish first – nine awards total.” Usry added that the sponsors for the run contributed a great deal and made it possible for the participants to earn prizes, raffle gifts and free food and beverages. “We also had Christmas music playing and free photos with Santa,” said Usry. “It gets bigger every year. We also plan to do one around Easter, called the Spring Doggy Dash, and we’ll have the Easter Bunny there. We can only do this twice a year because a lot of times, the beach is full of regular patrons. Today, we had tons of people – every dog from as small as a Yorkie to as big as a Great Dane and Saint Bernard. I love it.” Usry said all people and dogs are encouraged to come out to the next fun run event, but all participating animals must have up-to-date and valid shot records and cannot be listed in any restricted breeds categories. 1st Lt. Andrew Wright, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, finished the fun run in first place with his boxer, Remington, by his side, both panting from the mile trot. “(Me and my wife) did it last year but we arrived a little late,” said Wright. “We wanted to come back and try it again with both dogs this time.” Scarlett Lingafelt, a military spouse, said she and her husband brought out their Saint Bernard and German Shepherd, Maximus and Bomber, to enjoy the event. They decided to attend the event after hearing about it just earlier in the week. “We were motivated to come out here with all the other dogs and families to run and we thought it would be a lot of fun at the beach,” said Lingafelt. “I think everyone had fun jogging, running and walking. We had a very good time, plus all the dogs were friendly and the weather was very nice.” Brianna Beckstrand and Alissa Thomson, both military spouses, brought along their four-legged friends for “socialization with other dogs and exercise,” they said. Beckstrand and Thomson described the event as a fun, Christmas-themed beach event, and wondered aloud what could be better than taking pictures with Santa. “It’s a great event,” said Usry. “We just hope the folks keep making it grow every year.” For more information on events at Onslow Beach, visit www.mccslejeune. com.
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Lejeune High School wrestling team tackles new season with high hopes JESSIE HEATH Sports editor
For the Lejeune High School wrestling team, the season has started off with a bang. With a team comprised of new, fresh players who seem eager to learn, the Devil Pups’ wrestling team has proven that they are up to any challenge. Under the watchful gaze of head coach Thomas Childs, assistant coach June Kellum and volunteer coach Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune commanding officer Col. Daniel Lecce waiting by the mat to offer advice, the team of young wrestlers takes to the mat one at a time to show what they are made of. “We’ve got so many young ones on our team who have never wrestled before and don’t have much experience – we’re still making mistakes,” said Childs. “But, the thing that I like about this team is that they show so much promise and I know that their future is going to be bright.” Facing off against Swansboro High School aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Tuesday, the Devil Pups’ wrestlers didn’t let inexperience get in the way of giving it their all. Tackling a team with years of experience under its belt can be daunting, but if the wrestlers at LHS felt like the underdogs, they didn’t show it. With consistent comebacks, the Devil Pups took control of each situation the best way they could. “Wrestling is all about instinct and reaction,” explained Childs after LHS fell to Swansboro with a final score of 54-18. “If you think, you’re done. You just have to move and stay up – don’t think, just do.” For a young team, turning off the brain and tuning in to instinct can be difficult. To help them learn and support the instinctive feel of wrestling, Childs and his coaching staff instill an attitude of sacrifice in their athletes. Wrestling is all about sacrifice, according to Childs, and his wrestlers practice harder than most teams do to help them better understand what it takes to make it to the top of their sport. “Practice is very tough for these guys,” said Childs. “They have to wrestle for six minutes without much of a break in between. They just
have to learn it until it’s second nature. If a fly buzzes around your face, you swat at it without thinking. That’s what wrestling is – my team is starting to get the hang of that, but they still have a long way to go.” His team, Childs added, is just getting started. Showing promise on the mat with wrestlers like Zakk Gorman, Austin Downey and Matt Cancassi, the LHS Devil Pups’ took on the Swansboro High School Pirates with style and the determination their coaching staff has tried to instill in them. After losing to Swansboro, it’s back to the mat for the Devil Pups. “I’m proud of them, but there is always room for improvement,” said Childs. “We’ll see where we go after Christmas, when it really counts at conference. Like I tell them at practice, ‘We still got a lot of work to do, don’t we?’” Since the Devil Pups’ wrestling team does not have the luxury of a feeder program or much time to train players in its transient community, each wrestler must learn quickly and efficiently to take what they know and make something of it. While they are learning from their mistakes at practice and during meets, the LHS wrestlers keep their heads and attitudes high, something that makes their coaching
BASKETBALL FROM 1B satisfying the LHS fans cries. With Allen in the game, the tides seemed to turn for the Devil Pups. Allen sank two points as soon as he entered the game, but he was going to have to do more to pull his team out of their slump. With the score 62-49 and less than six minutes left, the Devil Pups proved what they were made of with nearly flawless passing and both offensive and defensive rebounding. Their renewed spirit enabled them to score 26 points in the final minutes of the game and gave them the extra push they needed to secure another win for their season. “We had to dig (deep),” said Allen. “I was scared at first, but we found a way to make a comeback.” Wilson, who was all smiles on the court after the game, said the game was the best time of his life. “It was crazy,” said Wilson. “This was one of my favorite games in my high school career. We had a little bit of a challenge in the beginning of game, but in the end we came together and teamwork is what made it happen.” The Devil Pups performance, which began with lackluster appeal and ended in a comeback that had their fans on their feet,
staff proud. “They might get beat out there, but they come back the next day and they work just as hard as they did before,” said Childs. “They’re learning to be self-confident and to take responsibility for their actions on the mat. There’s nobody for them to fall back on, so it’s important that they keep their attitude adjusted and build the right mix of humility and selfconfidence.” As they head back to practice and prepare for the rest of their season, the LHS wrestling team will continue to focus on learning the selfconfidence they need on the mat, as well as basic holds and ways to counter scenarios. Along with self-confidence, Childs hopes to use practice and upcoming meets to teach his wrestlers the importance of a good work ethic. “I’ve got great wrestlers, like Matt (Cancassi) and they can really make something out of this, but I want them to understand that it takes integrity. They have to be willing to get beat and still shake the hand of the man who beat them. They need to be aggressive on the mat, but conduct themselves like young men when they are off the mat.” To exemplify the character he believes wrestling builds, Childs uses former athletes from his 39-year
could be attributed to the fact most of the players just finished the football season. “They’re working themselves back into basketball playing condition,” said Erny. “Our defense is pretty good and our offense is a little shabby.” Aside from the transition, other setbacks forced Erny to make key decisions by frequently changing the team roster. Players who move with their families to another duty station create a stir as the team tries to fill the void and work out new strategies to make up for their missing teammate. “We’ve had a lot of groups transferred in and out,” said Erny. “It’s a transient community, but the (basketball) team I’ve had has been a cornerstone for the last three years. We try to make the best unified group that we can get with whoever shows up.” Wilson and Allen are two of the Devil Pups’ top players; both are ac-
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(Top) Zakk Gorman holds his Swansboro High School opponent during a wrestling match at Lejeune High School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Tuesday. The Swansboro High School Pirates defeated the LHS Devil Pups 54-18. (Above) Zakk Gorman is announced the winner of his six-minute match against Swansboro High School. Gorman and the rest of the wrestling team may be young, but head coach Thomas Childs believes that they have what it takes to make a good team of athletes. coaching career at LHS. He uses the examples of athletes who built up their character and skill on the mat and used it to carry them a long way after high school. “Wrestling is something that I think every young man should do.
It will build their confidence and teach them to stick with something. Then, you have somebody who is good at what he does and is a good all around person,” said Childs. “They have it and they know what they need to do, but it hasn’t
tively sought out by colleges and part of the starting line-up. Nick Cruz, Kyle Ford and Anton Crutcher are also part of the starting line-up, but the five players didn’t start during Friday’s game. “Our starting five are our best players, but it’s not always about using your best players,” said Erny. “We used a different combination of players, and we had them playing positions that they weren’t used to, but everyone worked with it.” The new starting line-up was a change of pace for the Devil Pups, who seemed to struggle with their offense throughout the majority of the game. They continued to bring the heat throughout the third quarter, draining shot after shot to keep up with the Gators, but it wasn’t enough. Erny said he knew his team was behind so they could trap their opponents
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by stepping up their defensive strategies at the end of the game. “We’re please by the outcome,” said Erny. “Our defense was pretty good (in the fourth quarter). Big kudos (go) to (Matt) Munoz, (Gary) Whitaker and (Qaasim) Gray. They came up with three of four steals and then we’d bring Cruz and Ford in. Spring Creek has a hell of a basketball team. We were lucky to win that one.” The Devil Pups remain undefeated and will try to maintain their perfect record in their game against Cape Fear Academy, tomorrow, at LHS aboard MCB Camp Lejeune at 7:30 p.m.
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Most of these offers sound too good to be true – they promise money from relatives, quick payoffs, big money for little to no work, small interest for even the worst credit – and they are all scams. They are in emails, billboard signs and come even from the mouths of some of the most honest-looking people. In a military town, scams tug on service members by using photos of people in uniform to lure them in, or the promise that no matter how bad their credit is, the fact that they’re military will
get them the lowest rates available. Luckily, there are people who help protect service members from scams that directly target those in a military uniform. “I think that most businesses and merchants honor our military, but there are other businesses that are on the shady side,” said Ray Cooper, the North Carolina attorney general. “Even worse, there are scam artists who try to trick service members out of their hard-earned money.” To help military families discuss their consumer concerns, Cooper and Holly Petraeus, assistant director for the Office of Servicemember Affairs, Consumer Financial Protection
Bureau, came to the Paradise Point Officers’ Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Dec. 6. Petraeus is the wife of current CIA director and retired Army General David Petraeus, and has 37 years of experience as a military spouse. She spent six years as the director of Better Business Bureau Military Line, working to establish relationships between BBB and military authorities by visiting military communities all around the United States and overseeing content posted on six of the BBB Military Line websites. She now works for the CFTB, where her mission is to ensure
military families receive financial education, monitor complaints from military families and respond to those complaints. This way, federal and state agencies can cooperate to improve consumer protection measures for military families. “Having Holly, who knows about military life and has experience protecting military personnel, (work with us) is invaluable,” said Cooper. This year alone, Petraeus has visited more than seven military installations to include Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., to see how the military educates its service members and where they
need help from the government. “It’s important for me both to get out and send the message that we are here and also to hear from the military personnel themselves and their families what the issues are that are impacting them in the consumer financial arena,” said Petraeus. Petraeus held two round table meetings to start the morning. At the first, attorneys and financial counselors gathered to discuss technical and legal issues related to unfair and deceptive practices by landlords, car dealerships and lenders. The second featured command level representatives SEE PETRAEUS 2C
CrimeStoppers, NCIS seek help from community on recent theft CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMAN
Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
After the 2011 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., where service members from every branch competed in sports such as basketball, swimming, volleyball and track, Marines from Wounded Warrior Battalion – East competed in the archery competition and placed well. These Marines often take trips to the base’s archery range, using the very same archery equipment at the Warrior Games, to get out of the barracks, spend time with friends and family, and relax: arguably some of the best medicine anyone could administer for a recovering
service member. Sadly, these 16 competition bows – worth approximately $30,000 – went missing during a weeklong archery competition Oct. 26, according to officials with Naval Criminal Investigative Service. Carlos Castro, a special agent with NCIS, said the bows were discovered missing during an archery competition the battalion was hosting. “They are completion target bows, bright red, single purpose,” said Castro. “Anyone who sees these high-end target shooting bows, which are extremely expensive, will (notice they) look out of place.” The internationally-recognized Crime Stoppers program was established more
than a decade ago, in 2000, and has since then put out bumper stickers, bookmarks and pocket calendars at schools and military installations in order to spread the word. The program, which now covers all of Onslow County plus all local Marine Corps installations, receives numerous tips to their hotline each month, many of which result in arrests. Joe Yannessa, chairman with the program, said some of those crimes seem more egregious than others because of three things: the nature of the crime, identity of the victims or the impact on the community. “The theft of these high-value competition bows from the Wounded War-
rior Battalion – East is one such crime which warrants a high level of concern, empathy and heightened outrage within our military and civilian community,” said Yannessa. “We certainly believe that someone in the area knows something about this theft. If it takes either the anonymous feature of the program, where you never have to give your name, or the reward of up to $2,500 to bring forward information, then the intended purpose of Crime Stoppers will be fulfilled.” Those with information are asked to contact NCIS Resident Agency Camp Lejeune at 451-8600 or give an anonymous call to the Jacksonville-Onslow County Crime Stoppers at 938-3273.
Energy conservation Chaplain of the Year honored for service efforts to bring changes to Camp Lejeune CPL. JONATHAN G. WRIGHT
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PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
For over a decade, the Marine Corps has been the lead military service in the nationwide efforts of conserving energy. In the Expeditionary Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Amos discussed the importance of energy conservation and highlighted how seeking new energies will better position the Corps in the future and keep it prepared for whatever mission comes its way. On Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the efforts have been visible; through a month-long series of events during Energy Awareness Month in October, energy initiatives were highlighted through the base Energy Fair at the Marine Corps Exchange and in a contest for base youth. At the MCB Camp Lejeune Energy Summit, held Nov. 30 at the Officers’ Club, leaders were afforded the opportunity to talk about ideas and plans for the future regarding the base's energy conservation methods. “All of the leaders here showed some great input and a great understanding of the subject,” said Navy Ensign Walter Anderson, the assistant public works officer with Public Works Division. The summit had several speakers and discussed changes coming to facilities on base, including an upcoming shift from a less efficient, centralized, coal-powered steam system to facility level natural gas hot water systems. Renovations and construction will pave the way to great reductions in energy usage. All buildings are being constructed to consume less energy than national standards, every streetlight will use light-emitting diode lights and all incandescent light bulbs will be replaced throughout the base. Goals include a 30 percent reduction in energy intensity by fiscal year 2015 and expanding the use of renewable energy by 25 percent by 2025. “It’s going to take time,” said Col. Daniel J. Lecce, MCB Camp Lejeune Commanding Officer. “It’s definitely not overnight stuff.” The summit had an emphasis on top-down leadership, SEE ENERGY 2C
“This right here has some pull, but it isn’t what matters,” he said, raising his right blouse collar with two parallel silvers bars pinned upon it. “This, however, is what is important and what people look to for counsel and guidance,” he finished, raising his left collar upon which a golden cross was proudly emblazoned. Navy Lt. Ray Rivers, chaplain of the Marine Corps Engineer School aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, knows the intricacies and responsibilities of his position, serving as the religious mentor for service members and civilians as well as being a prior Marine Corps officer. A sense of duty is not, and never has been, lost in terms of this Marine-turned-sailor, for his career achievements and dedication has landed Rivers the coveted 2011 United States Navy Witherspoon Award, at the National Bible Association Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, recently. In honor of Navy Capt. Maurice Witherspoon, a chaplain in both World Wars who later went on to be one of the founders and director of the National Bible Association, the Witherspoon Award is given to the top chaplains in the Navy, Army and Air Force who present themselves and their work above all others. “It’s a self-nomination process, which kind of put me off at first, but I asked my friends and co-workers if they thought I should submit for the award,” said Rivers. “They all felt I was qualified, and I met the criteria, so I submitted my package and hoped for the best.” The sole prerequisite for submissions were that the nominees must have previously been deployed to a combat zone or currently deployed. One page of narrative with two Bible citations and their effect on the nominee’s life were also included. “They said the winner would be announced no later than Oct. 21, but when that day came and went and I didn’t hear anything, I thought, ‘Oh well, I didn’t get it,’” said Rivers. “It wasn’t until I was (on temporary assigned duty) to Germany that my wife e-mailed me and told me I was selected.” Starting out in his military career as a Marine officer for seven years, Rivers ended up aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and in a tough spot in his life. After unsuccessfully going up for eight selection boards, his career seemed to be coming to an imminent end. “I eventually ended up having to leave active duty, but
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Navy Lt. Ray Rivers receives the 2011 United States Navy Witherspoon Award from Dr. John M. Templeton, president of The Templeton Foundation, at the National Bible Association Banquet at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City, recently. something that happened to me on ship helped me choose a path,” said Rivers. “I was helped to find Jesus, and that awakened passion in me eventually drove me to be a chaplain in a church south of Fort Worth, Texas.” For the next 10 years, Rivers preached the word of God to his mass, yet the influence of that one Navy chaplain on the USS Austin stuck with him. After a deep soul-searching session between God and himself, Rivers said he decided to follow the path of those before him – the path of a Navy chaplain. “It opened my eyes to so much more about myself and the Marine Corps I once operated in,” said Rivers. “Now that I was in it again from a different perspective, it made SEE CHAPLAIN 2C
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John Parr sings old hits, new songs at USO PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
In an emotional show at the USO of North CarolinaJacksonville Center, British singer and songwriter John Parr spoke about his deep affection for the military and America, Dec. 3. “America was the only place that gave me a shot,” he said. “When I came during the 1980s, people weren’t the way they are now about the military. You wouldn’t want to wear your uniform in the streets. It angered me greatly, being British and knowing how much we love our armed forces, to see the military getting a bad rap. I intended then to write songs about the plight of the military.” Now, after spending years in his home country, he has been able to return to the United States. His first action upon returning, rather than a pop music tour, was setting up a tour where he could perform for free to service members and their families. With only two guitars and Photo by Pfc. Jackeline M. Perez Rivera John Parr sings at his concert at the USO of North Carolina-Jacksonville, a keyboard, and singing his Dec. 3. He sang his popular songs from the ‘80’s along with new tracks from popular songs that landed him top spots on the record his album “Letter to America.”
charts in the 1980s and some new tracks from his album ‘Letter to America’, Parr infused the show with genuine passion and intensity. Parr engaged the crowd with songs about the military experience, and one song in particular, “A Few Good Men,” about Marines. His music was overlaid with video ranging from his performances with Meat Loaf to recordings of service members and military families. Parr is now in the process of working on an album with a military theme, where he hopes to cover multiple aspects of the military experience. “They’re not march and band songs,” said Parr. “They are contemporary songs, but they are on subjects like why people join, what it’s like to be in (the military), what it’s like to married (to a service member), what it’s like to be prepared to say, ‘If I come back I do and if I don’t, I’ve done my part.’” Parr’s concert at the USO of North Carolina-Jacksonville center was preceded by a concert on Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. “It’s a thrill. My first base ever was last night and there were a few Marines who re-
membered me,” said Parr. “I played a song called ‘A Few Good Men’, and they gave me a standing ovation.” Parr draws some inspiration from service members he’s met. He spoke of a young service member who was interviewed by his manager, Barbara Terry, who is involved with automobile sales. When she asked him what kind of a car he wanted to get, he told her while he had a car in mind, he had just joined and wasn’t sure what the future held, so he put thoughts of the car in the back of his mind. “It had a profound effect on me, so I wrote the song ‘Big Bad Silverado,’” said Parr. “It’s about a young boy who can only think about having a Chevy Silverado, and on the TV comes Sept. 11 and all thoughts of self leave and he joins the next day. The thoughts of the Silverado are in the back of his mind.” Parr hopes people will be able to see through his concerts that even somebody who isn’t American, cares about the U.S. military. “I’m honored to do the little things like play concerts for them, to sing songs,” Parr said.
Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune maintains readiness PFC. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
When work is carried out with the same sense of routine, day after day, week after week, life can be monotonous and boring. For partrons working at Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, the change to the daily routine is usually broken up by the varieties of patients who step in for care. If a tornado were to hit the hospital, however, panic and chaos might take its place. This is likely, unless a hospital and staff is ready to handle such dire situations. Luckily, readiness is of prime importance to the leaders aboard the base and at NHCL. The first Continuity of Operations Tabletop Exercise was held at the Chief Westfield building on the NHCL
campus aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Dec. 1. “The importance of the drill is to establish plans to support the base with medical capabilities even when we’ve been degraded by either man-made or natural disasters,” said Mark Starnes, emergency manager with NHCL. More than 50 participants from various departments within NHCL arrived with their standard operating procedures in hand for the group drill. Various agencies such as Onslow Memorial Hospital, North Carolina Emergency Management, Onslow County Emergency Operations Center and Marine Corps Base Emergency Operations Center were also onsite to assist with technical questions. “The focus of the exercise is to be able to make sure that each individual department within the hospital validates their emergency plans, and validates the de-
PETRAEUS FROM 1C and education experts who could speak from anecdotal experience. “(One of) the things that came up is the fact that even when Marines enter into a deal that may be unlawful, they feel an ethical and moral obligation to continue to pay,” said Lecce. “(This makes) Marines particularly good targets for (scams).” Petraeus then held a town hall meeting to allow a few Marines and their spouses to share their personal stories and concerns. Some participants spoke of personal experiences with car buying, vehicle repair shops, and of how one business uses a service member’s rank to profile and determine the type of deal they may be able to get.
tails within those plans,” said Jim Marker, exercise support staff with Camber Corporation, which provides simulation based tools and services for training, mission planning, rehearsal, after-action reviews, virtual reality command and control and engineering analysis. “In addition, they’ll be identifying short falls in their plans.” The participants in the drill were given scenarios such as a tornado that damages NHCL, and allowed a caucus period where they collectively discussed their plan of action. They assessed the hospital’s ability to respond to a destructive weather incident, and identified the gaps in the current continuity of operations plan and emergency response plan. Objectives of the NHCL’s Continuity of Operations exercise included: • Identify, discuss, evaluate and validate mission essential func-
“We want to protect (service members) from (scams) by educating them, but also by encouraging legislation to protect Marines and their families from this type of practice,” said Lecce. According to the Consumer Finance Office website, the Office of Servicemember Affairs is using its power with the CFPB to make markets work better so they can encourage good business practices while also taking action against business that harm service members. “There are many challenges facing the service men and women of our country particularly in the consumer area,” said Cooper. “With our partnership with this base and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, we hope to provide this protection.”
ENERGY FROM 1C instilling a sense of accountability on energy matters, and behavioral change. “It showed change is going to come from the top down, and that’s really important with any change to have support from the top,” said Maj. Brenda Wasser, the engineer officer with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. The changes will affect everybody. Every building will have an energy monitor who will assist with conservation efforts. They will report inefficient systems in a building and give recommendations for problems. “(MCB Camp) Lejeune has stepped up to the challenge,” said Gayle Von Eckartsberg, the deputy director of the United States Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office. Following suit with other installations, MCB Camp Lejeune will be implementing the Resident Energy Conservation Program, where a power bill will be given to those who go over a certain baseline in base housing. “The idea is that it’ll get people thinking about their energy usage,” said Lecce. He talked about changes in bases in Hawaii, saying that billing caused a shift in behavior there that lowered energy usage. “The whole United States needs to get more energy efficient,” said Wasser. “It’s good for the Marine Corps to lead the way” CHAPLAIN FROM 1C me realize a lot more about the role of God in the individual’s life, and that realization helped guide me to where I am now.” As a Navy chaplain, Rivers deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. There, Rivers engaged in a wide variety of religious services from field baptisms to masses made up of foreign nationals from across the globe in makeshift chapels. No matter where his duty took him, Rivers always looked toward the horizon with determination and a caring for those he served. Now residing in the “Mayberry of Camp Lejeune,” Rivers tends to the religious and spiritual needs of those aboard Courthouse Bay, holding two Bible studies per week along with one worship service. As he received his award at the National Bible Association’s awards gala, he remembered what it means to be a Navy chaplain and his current responsibilities to even the most junior Marine. “I am blessed to be where I am today and to have the opportunity to help those in need of guidance,” said Rivers. “No matter where a Marine goes in their careers, be it getting out after four years or retiring after 20, I will have helped in giving them the faith in themselves and God – and for that, I absolutely love what I do.”
tions in order to maintain continuity of operations. • Assess the staff ’s ability to continue critical patient care and restore critical mission essential functions within 12 hours. • Evaluate procedures for managing a response recovery to a destructive whether incident. • Evaluate communication process and reporting procedures between responders, action officers, hospital, installation leadership, installation populace and the surrounding community. “The drill was to make sure that we could identify and agree on what our mission essential functions are,” said Starnes. “The goal is to develop a web-based EOC, to better communicate with base emergency operation center as well as the other departments.” The NHCL web EOC is how the hospital shares information to the base.
“We can put in a request and anyone with access can look up patients, occupancy, or track patients and staff going out or coming in,” added Starnes. “What we are setting up is in the National Incident Management System, and the frame work is based on incident commands that we set up, it keeps everyone on the same sheet of music.” Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Tarawa Terrance housing area was hit by tornado earlier this year. Sometimes, Mother Nature is unpredictable, but the leaders aboard MCB Camp Lejeune have learned to expect the unexpected. According to Starnes, an after-action report was completed for the drill, Monday, with improvements on SOPs, checklists, memorandum of understandings and memorandums of agreement.
OFF-LIMITS ESTABLISHMENTS The following businesses are designated by the base commander as “off-limits” Bell Auto Salvage II at 136 Abbits Branch Rd., Hubert, N.C. Botta Booms (A.KA. Private Dancer) at 3054 Wilmington Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. Carland at 2911 Route 17/ G.W. Highway Tabb, V.a. Cash-N-Advance at 2235 Lejeune Blvd., Jacksonville, N.C. Centennial Enterprises, Inc. at 1489 East Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 2, Thousand Oaks, Calif. (Headquarter’s Office) Club Mickey’s at 4441 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville (Closed) Coastal Smoke Shop D’s Drive Thru at 226 Wilmington Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. D’s Quick Mart at Richlands, N.C. Dash-In at 1316 Hargett Street, Jacksonville, N.C. Discount Tobacco G & H at Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Doll House at Highway 258 West, Jacksonville, N.C. Easy Money Catalog Sales at 233-F Western Blvd., Jacksonville, N.C. Express Way at 1261 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, N.C. Fantasies at 4951 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. Hip Hop and Hookahs at 311 South Marine Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Illusions Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. Jacksonville Speedway Auto Parts (A.K.A. Raceway Auto Parts & Raceway Used Auto Parts) at 401 Blue Creek Elementary School Road Joshua Experience/Club Access at 200 Golden Oak Court, Virginia Beach, V.a. King’s Drive Thru at 1796 Gum Branch Road, Jacksonville, N.C. Laird’s Auto and Truck Repair at 1197 Piney Green Rd. Jacksonville, N.C.
Moe’s Mart at 2105 Belgrade Swansboro Road, Maysville, N.C. One Stop Shop at 501 Corbin Street, Jacksonville, N.C. Par Tech (A.K.A. Military Circuit of Jacksonville) at 487-A Western Blvd., Jacksonville, N.C. Playhouse at 6568 Richlands Highway, Jacksonville, N.C. Pleasure Palace at Highway 17, Jacksonville, N.C. Private Pleasures (A.K.A. Carriage House) at 5527 Highway 258, Jacksonville, N.C. Reflection Photo at 353 Western Blvd., Jacksonville, N.C. Smart Buy Jacksonville, N.C. Smitty’s R&R at Highway 17, Jacksonville, N.C. Southern Comfort at 2004 Highway 172, Sneads Ferry, N.C. Speed Mart at 2601 Piney Green Road, Jacksonville, N.C. Student Assistance Company at 244 South Randal Road, Suite III Eglin, I.L. Talk of the Town II (barbershop is not off limits) at 114 Texie Lane, Jacksonville, N.C. Tender Touch (A.K.A. Baby Dolls) at Highway 258, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco Alley at 521 Yopp Road, Unit 106, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco Club at 487-B Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco For Less at 439 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco House Cigarette Center at 1213-C Country Club Rd., Jacksonville, N.C. Tobacco Leaf at 215 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, N.C. Veterans Affairs Service at Jacksonville, N.C. (This is a private organization not affiliated with the Department of Veterans Affairs or the VA Outpatient Clinic.)
Hotline numbers to report fraud, waste, abuse and corruption Department of Defense 800-424-9098 Inspector General, Marine Corps 703-614-1348/1349/1698 Camp Lejeune (Recorded line) 451-3928 Hearing impaired 451-2999 To report business fraud 451-3928
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$129,900 ~ BRAND NEW 3 BR/ 2 BA/ 2 CG. Privacy Fencing , Sodded Front & Side Yards, Automatic Garage Door Opener with Remotes, Window Blinds in All Bedrooms, Vaulted Ceilings, Name Brand Kitchen Appliances include Side by SideRefrigerator, Smooth Top Electric Range Oven, Microwave Hood,and Dishwasher. Paid Buyer Closing Costs & Ten Year Builders’ Warranty Too! Your New Home awaits at 508 Cherry Blossom Lane in Ashbury Park. Located off Luther Banks Road in Richlands. Jody Davis @ Choice Realty (910) 265-0771 WWW.SAMNJODYHOMES.COM CHEAPER THAN RENT ~ ONLY $119,900 & Ready in January. New 3 BR/ 2 BA/ 2 CG Home on 1/2 Acre Lot. Sodded Front & Side Yards, Privacy Fencing, Vaulted Ceilings, Name Brand Kitchen Appliances include Side by Side Refrigerator, Smooth Top Electric Range/Oven, Microwave Hood, and Dishwasher. Window Blinds in ALL Bedrooms, Dry-walled Garage with Automatic Garage Door Opener & Remotes. Ten Year Builders’ Warranty and Paid Buyer Closing Costs Too! 514 Cherry Blossom Lane in Ashbury Park. Located off Luther Banks Road in Richlands. Jody Davis @ Choice Realty (910)265-0771WWW.SAMNJODYHOMES.COM
$$VA Interest Rate Reduction$$ NO CASH TO CLOSE - Rates at an all time low! Call Southern Trust Mortgage at 910-378-4440 today! 101 PADDLE TRAIL LN, SWANSBORO - $199,900. Open Floor Plan! Less than 30 Min to Camp Lejeune or Cherry Pt, Carteret Co Schools! Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543. 103 CALDWELL COURT. Beautiful 3BR, 2.5 bath home with 2 car garage in Kanton Hills. Great open floorplan & over 2200 htd. Sq. ft. Two story foyer with palladium window & laminate wood flooring. Formal dining room & bright & airy sunroom just off the family room. Master BR w/trey ceiling & FP, Master bath with dual vanity & stand alone shower. Huge Bonus room & additional 10x9 space. Home sits on a cul-de-sac and has an enormous fenced back yard. Chuck Compton (910) 330-5413, Choice Realty 103 SUTTON DRIVE - CAPE CATERET -$199,500. 3 bedroom and 2 bath..great location for Cherry Point or Camp Lejeune. Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128 or www.BluwaterMilitary.com 105 IVEY RIDGE PLACE. One of a kind contemporary styled 3 BR, 2BA home located on a large wooded lot at end of quiet cul-de-sac in lovely Acorn Forest. The heated & cooled sunroom looks out onto the natural beauty of the wooden backyard. The spacious 16x17 Master BR comes with a walk-in closet that accesses a large storage area. Priced to sell quickly at only $148,400! Lois Hutchins 910-330-448, Choice Realty 107 QUAIL NECK CT - CAPE CARTERET $189,900. Beautiful location and view of the golf course! www.BluewaterMilitary.com. Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128 108 COLDWATER DRIVE - CAPE CARTERET - $199,900. DYNAMITE SPLIT BDRM PLAN. Close to beaches, shopping, golfing, Camp Lejeune, and Cherry Point. Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543 or www.BluwaterMilitary.com 108 HILDA ROAD. BELLS & WHISTLES? We’ve got them! Brand new 3BR, 2BA Colonial Hills home with tons of upgrades. Home will have brick and vinyl front & spacious rooms for easy living. Huge master walk-in closet, hardwood flooring in living room, ceramic tile in kitchen/master bath, granite countertops, large laundry room/pantry/w deep sink. Large screened porch & architectural roof. Over 1700 sqft for $189,900! Susie Montag 910-340-0487, Choice Realty
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spacious home sits on a large lot with 12x12 deck to enjoy those backyard BBQ’s. Beautiful home! Mls# 114815. John Troup 910-539-3148, Choice. 1192 PONY FARM ROAD. New construction 3BR, 2BA home features stone front siding, 2-car garage, laundry closet in hallway, covered front porch, new heat pump with 10 year warranty and a wrap around rear wood deck!!! Fully equipped kitchen comes with brand new Whirlpool stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & ceramic tile flooring!! All of this for less than $150,000 located on almost 3/4 of an acre!! Lois Hutchins (910) 330-4481 195 HUNTER BROWN - Cape Carteret $138,000. Nice modular home with 3BR/2BA on brick foundation w/open floor plan. Centrally located, close to schools, beaches, Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point. Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128 or www.BluwaterMilitary.com 200 E. LAKERIDGE LANDING. Charming 3BR, 2BA home conveniently located near the base, shopping malls and Northeast Creek Park! Living room with fireplace, hardwood floors, cathedral ceiling, garage, fenced in yard and located on a corner lot. Buyer can move in until closing! Seller will pay up tO $3,500 toward Buyer closing costs. A great deal! Motoko Philpott (910) 459-6801, Choice Realty 206 VICTORY WAY. Just reduced Almost sold out! Only 4 more new construction homes in Liberty Hills. READY TO MOVE IN - GREAT LOCATION & GREAT PRICE! Two story, 3BR, 2.5 bath home with extra room for den/office. Tucked away on the end of a cul-de-sac on .72 acre lot. Back deck overlooks private wooded back yard. Comes with 1 car garage. Up to $2,500 toward buyers closing costs. Only $157,900! Peggy Stanley (910) 359-9787, Choice Realty 210 CHASTAIN DR. ONLY $200,000 MLS#118484, 4BRs 2.5BA, Absolutely the BEST VALUE in Northside at The Commons! This home is in perfect condition. Pristine bamboo floors downstairs, new carpet upstairs. Kitchen has solid surface countertops and a butler?s pantry. Smooth ceilings and new blinds. Extended patio in the fenced back yard. 1 year AHS warranty and assist with closing cost. Call Betty Davis 910-340-1822 287 BARRINGTON RIDGE, NEWPORT. $179,000. 3 bedroom/2 baths.. located between Camp Lejeune and Cherry Point, Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543. www.BluewaterMilitary.Com
109 CEDAR LANE - #10 Cedar Point - $135,000. This is the prefect place if you’re looking for a weekend. Shared 7 boat slips with private boat ramp. 5mins to the ICW. Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128 or www.BluwaterMilitary.com
303 FOXHALL ROAD, NEWPORT $159,000. 3 Bedroom and 2 Bath! One level home in great condition within short drive to Morehead & Cherry Point! Call Bluewater Real Estate or www.BluewaterMilitary.com
110 COLDWATER DRIVE, SWANSBORO. $199,900 Great Quality Built Home! Less than 30 Min to Camp Lejeune or Cherry Pt, Carteret Co Schools! Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543.
31 RIEGEL DRIVE. Affordable 3BR home located less than 4 miles from Camp Lejeune and less than 3 miles from nearest water access! This beautiful home features a spacious living room, large dining room & a roomy kitchenwith a gas range & refrigerator! This lot is almost 1/3 acre. Huge shed & chainlink fenced yard with gated access to driveway! Excellent long. term investment opportunity!! Jonathan Strader 910340-4480, Choice Realty
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311 APPALOOSA CT, SWANSBORO, NC. $184,900. Spacious ranch-style home on over an acre! About mid-way between Camp Lejeune & Cherry Point. Call Bluewater Real Estate 800-752-3543 353 HIGHWAY 172. Tired of the main gate traffic? This 3BR, 2BA home is located on Highway 172 with quick access to the back gate. With 1 acre, a fenced back yard and large deck, it’s perfect for BBQ’s and entertaining. The side entrance 2 car garage provides plenty of storage space. This home has an Eat-In Kitchen with a sky light and brand new carpeting throughout. Qualified Buyer Can Move In Before Closing!!!Melony Thimmes (910) 467-1413, Choice Realty 358 WATERSEDGE DRIVE - Emerald Isle- $135,000 The interior has been totally updated.Looks like a model home.Owner has one Share ownership in Mobile Home Park. Call Bluewater Real Estate 888-354-2128 418 STONEYBROOK CAPE CARTERET, $128,000. Open and spacious, this split flr plan doublewide has been meticulously maintained, great location to either base!! Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128. 504 CLYDE DRIVE. Great 4BR, 2BA in the Northwoods Subdivision. New roof, new vinyl, new windows, new exterior and interior doors. All hardwood through out the house has been refinished. HVAC and appliances replaced in 2003. Close to bases, shopping and schools. Vikki Stumpf 910-265-6901, Choice Realty 627 SOUTH HAMPTON DRIVE. Cute 3BR, 2BA home with one car garage located just minutes from the main gate of Camp Lejeune. New carpet, paint, vinyl siding and new roof. All appliances stay including washer and dryer. Central location close to schools, shopping and base. Vikki Stumpf 910-265-6901 Choice Realty 678 SANDRIDGE RD. HUBERT $175,000. Just minutes from Camp Lejeune back gate! This is a Must See! Approx 1/3 AC fenced in. Call Bluewater Real Estate-800-752-3543. www.BluewaterMilitary.Com 706 SHADOWRIDGE ROAD. Beautifully remodeled 3BR, 2BA home with one car garage. Great looking kitchen with new appliances, new flooring and lots of cabinet space. Living room with brick fireplace and new ceramic tiled flooring. New wood laminate flooring in Master Bedroom. New HVAC. Located on desirable corner lot in Brynn Marr subdivision. Close to everything! Lisa Hamner (910) 467-6530, Choice Realty 772 WEST FIRETOWER RD, Swansboro - $222,500. Nice & open great room, bonus room, & screen porch overlooking an in ground pool. Located between Camp Lejeune and Cherry Pt. Call Bluewater Real Estate-888-354-2128 or www.BluwaterMilitary.com ENNETT TOWNHOMES - 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths with appliances, storage room and screened porch. Located on Old Folkstone Road in Sneads Ferry convenient to MARSOC, Courthouse Bay, beaches and schools. Affordable at $114,900. Realty World-Ennett & Associates 910-327-3600. RHODESTOWN COMMUNITY, 5 MILES FROM JACKSONVILLE. Three bedroom house with open carport, one bath, half acre lot on Richlands highway near the airport turn off. $44,500 OBO. Call 910-934-3422
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Local residents show off their sea-worthy vessels, decorated in Christmas themes like “White Christmas” and “Polar Express,” to celebrate the holidays in the 24th annual Christmas Flotilla in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday.
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t’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas along the Eastern North Carolina coast. Even though the area isn’t exactly a winter wonderland, Santa made a visit to the waters along the Riverwalk Crossing Park at the 24th annual Christmas Flotilla in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday. Classic Christmas carols spread holiday cheer for all to hear and quickly drew a crowd
of hundreds. As the sun set, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Onslow County residents lined the docks in front of the USO of North Carolina Jacksonville Center and eagerly awaited the beginning of what has become a Christmas tradition for many and was a new adventure for others. “We saw the crowd gathering after the Christmas extravaganza at the USO and so we came on over,” explained Dimitria Lankford, a base employee who had never attended the event before.
The Jacksonville Breakfast Rotary Club, the event’s official sponsor, couldn’t have asked for better weather. The rain, snow and bitter cold of recent years eluded the 2011 crowd with clear skies, calm waters and just enough of a chill in the air to remind them of the quickly approaching holiday. “We’re looking forward to seeing a lot of beautiful lights,” said retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Kenneth Lester. His wife, Angela, who is also a former SEE FLOTILLA 3D
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The Grinch avoids stealing Christmas by dancing for the crowd aboard a holidaythemed boat during the 24th annual Christmas Flotilla in Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday.
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Take a trip ‘In Time’ with Timberlake’s newest role Now playing at Camp Lejeune “IN TIME” (PG-13) “In Time” is an action adventure set in a future where the aging gene has been turned off, enabling the wealthy to live forever, while the poor are forced to work and hustle nonstop to buy themselves more time. This science-fiction yarn shows us that time is literally money and aging has the ability to stop at 25. The only way to stay alive is to earn, steal or inherit more time. In this not-so-distant future, the threat of overpopulation looms over society, money becomes a thing of the past, and time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest try to negotiate for their immortality. Justin Timberlake (“The Social Network,” “Friends with Benefits,” “Bad Teacher”) stars as Will Salas, a factory worker, who lives minuteto-minute until a windfall of time gives him access to the world of the wealthy. When Will is falsely accused of murder, he is forced to go on the run from a sinister police force called Timekeepers. Now, he must figure out a way to bring down a system where time is money, enabling the wealthy to live forever while the poor, like him, have to beg, borrow and steal enough minutes to
make it through another day. With the Timekeepers in hot pursuit, Will teams up with a beautiful young heiress, Sylvia Weis, played by Amanda Seyfried (“Dear John,” “Letters to Juliet,” “Mamma Mia!”), and together they plan to destroy the corrupt system. However, when living on borrowed time, their love becomes a powerful tool in their war against the system. Cillian Murphy (“Inception”) co-stars as Timekeeper Raymond Leon, a relentless law enforcement official; and Olivia Wilde (“Cowboys & Aliens”) plays Rachel Salas, the beautiful mother of Will who fights her own battle with time. Also co-starring is Vincent Kartheiser (“Alpha Dog”) as Philippe Weis, Sylvia’s father and one of the biggest movers and shakers; August Emerson (“Last Call”) as Levi the Priest who runs a mission where transients line up for donated time and who provides a different kind of currency – hope; Alex Pettyfer (“Beastly”) as Fortis, the cold-blooded leader of a gang called the Minuteman, who lives to steals time; and Matt Bomer (TVs “White Collar”) as Henry Hamilton, who offers the ultimate sacrifice. Writer and director Andrew Niccol (“Lord of War,” “Simone,” “Gattaca,” “The Truman Show”) serves up this scifi thriller with the chilling proposition that humans
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only live until 25 years of age. Timberlake runs in the fast lane and proves again that he can be taken seriously as an actor as well as a music icon. “In Time” is trying to present an interesting concept but falls short of accomplishing this enormous undertaking. Now playing in Jacksonville “ARTHUR CHRISTMAS” (PG) “Arthur Christmas” is an animated Christmas fantasy that is set in the North Pole and tells about Santa’s son Arthur Christmas, who must complete a mission before Christmas morning. At the heart of the film is a story with the ingredients of a Christmas classic. There is a family in a state of comic dysfunction and an unlikely hero,
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ioned Christmas cheer and spirit. “Arthur Christmas” is a 3D, animated family comedy, the latest from the talented people who brought us “Wallace & Gromit.” Crafted with great imagination and creativity, it is exactly what the kids have wished for and is a wonderful holiday gift for the entire family. Ms. Huneycutt is the public affairs assistant at the base Public Affairs Office.
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Nutcracker ballet Friday and Saturday The Dance Theatre of Jacksonville will present its second annual performance of the classic ballet at Northside High School. Follow Clara as she dances her way through a magical world and witness the war between the Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Performances will be at 7 p.m. on Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday. The event is open to the public. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door for adults, $7 for children and free for children under 3 years old. For more information, call 347-3226. Holiday concert Saturday, 2 to 3:30 p.m. The 2nd Marine Division Band wants to wish you a season of peace and joy during their annual holiday concert at the Base Theater aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The band will be playing classic carols and holiday favorites. The Lejeune High School band will also be making a special appearance. The event is free to the public, but a donation of a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots is greatly appreciated and encouraged. Doors will open at 1 p.m. For more information, call 451-2785. PJ Party with Santa Saturday and Sunday Santa is ringing in the Christmas season with not one, but two pajama parties from 6 to 8 p.m. at Marine Corps Community Services Midway Park Community Center. Bring the kids out for a magical evening where they’ll enjoy story time, holiday crafts and snacks. Don’t forget your camera to take a photo with Santa. The event is open to all authorized Department of Defense identification card holders. Cost is $7 for children 11 years and older, $5 for children between the ages of three and 10 years old, and free for children two years old and younger. For more information, call 4511807.
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North Pole. Among the many popular and talented voices to be heard are James McAvoy as Arthur, the good-natured younger son of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus; Hugh Laurie as Steve, the cool, older son; Jim Broadbent as Santa; Imelda Stanton as Mrs. Claus; and Bill Nighy as the cranky old Grandsanta, the grandfather of Arthur and Steve. Director Sarah Smith presents this BritishAmerican holiday event that is of full of old-fash-
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Local seafarers show off their unique flair for the holidays with brightly lit decorations during the 24th annual Christmas Flotilla along the waters of Jacksonville, N.C., Saturday. FLOTILLA FROM 1D Marine, didn’t realize how long the event has actually been around. “We’ve been here off and on since 1986, but we’ve never been to this,” she noted. “Better late than never, I guess.” Children and adults had the opportunity to visit the historic Pelletier house, and the USO was serving hot chocolate to those who needed a break from winter’s bite. In years past, the large crowds have prevented some people from having good views of the watery display. Authorities closed off Old Bridge Street so excited observers could safely watch the ships pass by from the bridge. The anticipation grew as the boats were sighted coming around the bend, and the emcee announced their approach. No one does Christmas like the South and people living along the coast give the holiday a flair all their own. Several local seafarers lined up for the parade on the sea and showed off their vessels that had been decorated with lights, garland and twinkling tinsel. A variety of holiday themes like “Candy Cane Explosion,” “White Christmas” and “Jesus is the Reason for the Season,” dominated the flotilla. Rudolph and a few sparkly snowmen garnered applause from the audience, but a snarky appearance from the Grinch who was dancing and putting on a good show brought a mix of cheers and boos. With many holiday activities to choose from throughout the county last weekend, visitors to the flotilla were not disappointed by the event that consistently delivers free family fun year after year. Santa Claus’ arrival was the height of the event as he waved to the crowd. Children scurried to the dock where Old Saint Nick met them, handed out candy and wished everyone a “Merry Christmas and to all a good night.”
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Families go through a tunnel of lights during the Holiday Lights Hayride and dinner at Mike’s Farm in Richlands, N.C., Sunday. The event was created by the Midway Park and Tarawa Terrace Community Centers for service members and their families.
Lejeune families enjoy Holiday Lights Hayride PFC. JACKELINE M. PEREZ RIVERA Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Since Thanksgiving is over, die-hard Christmas enthusiasts have begun the journey of finding those tangled lights and decorations to make their home the best-lit house in the neighborhood. Families aboard the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune housing area who wanted to see true Christmas art were given the opportunity to experience a one-ofa-kind Christmas light display, containing a one-mile trail of nearly 500,000 lights, and a delicious meal during the Holiday Lights Hayride and dinner at Mike’s Farm,Sunday. Through reservations made by the Midway Park and Tarawa Terrace community centers aboard the MCB Camp Lejeune housing area,
participants were able to forego lines and focus on spending time together as a family. “It’s a good opportunity for military families to have access to local stuff that normally you might not be able to experience,” said Gunnery Sgt. Marben Aquino, a career planner with 2nd Marine Division. Through events like this, people are able to get together, and they do not have to make plans and organize it all, said Victoria Braggiotti, the recreation specialist with the Midway Park Community Center. “We’re excited,” said Ester Sanchez. Her family had recently returned to MCB Camp Lejeune after spending many years away. “It was the one thing we wanted to do now that we’re back in town. Our boys don’t remember it, so I’m excited that they get to see it now that they’re older.” – C A R E E R
The event included a journey through tunnels of lights with intricate displays and holiday music. “I think it’s pretty awesome,” said Master Sgt. Ramon Sanchez, a tank leader with 2nd Marine Division. “(Especially seeing) how much time was put into the trail.” Jennie Aquino was excited about the dinner, an all-you-can eat country meal that included dessert. “It’s delicious,” she said. Her family chose to take part in the event because there were reservations in place, since she had come to Mike’s Farm before and experienced long lines and wait times. Ester felt the same way. “(The community centers providing the opportunity) is the reason we came out today,” said Ester. “I knew there would be a lot of people, but not
as many as on the days when it isn’t reserved.” Throughout the light show, there were segments devoted to the military, with live actors and golden ribbons along with patriotic music. “You don’t see it every day but it’s good to know that the community supports what we do,” said Ramon. Ester was able to share the experience with a family that had never been able to experience the light show together due to deployments. “It was so special to be able to share that with them,” said Ester. The event is in its third year and is expected to continue into the future. Events such as this provide a sense of camaraderie within the community. “It’s good to have the opportunity for the military community to come together as a family,” concluded Ester.
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(Top left) Marine students from Logistics Operation School aboard Camp Johnson load Christmas trees into a semi-truck tractor trailer, Dec. 2, at Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. (Bottom left) Lance Cpl. Melvin Fisher, a comptroller with II Marine Expeditionary Force Headquarters Group, organizes Christmas trees into a pile at Onslow beach, Dec. 2, aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. (Above) Private Robert Lohr waits to load a Christmas tree onto a flatbed truck, Dec. 2, at Onslow Beach aboard MCB Camp Lejeune. The Christmas Spirit Foundation Trees For Troops program donated 850 Christmas trees for Marines, sailors and their families who can’t afford to buy one. This year, the foundation hopes to deliver its 100,000th tree since the program was created in 2005.
Operation Trees for Troops delivers Christmas holiday cheer to base
SGT. BRYAN A. PETERSON Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune
Marines and sailors, with 7-ton Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement trucks and a myriad of other military cargo trucks in tow, invaded Onslow Beach aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune early Friday morning for a critical operation. Their mission – locate, load and transport 850 Christmas trees back to the base mainside. Mission accomplished. Marines and sailors from MCB Camp Lejeune, Camp Geiger, Camp Johnson and Stone Bay picked up the trees, provided by
the Christmas Spirit Foundation’s Trees for Troops program, and delivered by FedEx, to bring back to their respective commands to be dished out to families who can’t afford to buy one. Yolanda Mayo, the deputy operations officer for Marine Corps Community Services aboard the base, said this is the fourth year MCB Camp Lejeune has partnered with the program, which she said is, “very well-known.” “Last year, we literally had a line of cars from the enlisted pavilion here at the beach, all the way back to Highway 172 – and much farther back,” said Mayo, who has coordinated the effort
It feels good to be part of a program that gives back to our troops who do so much for us. Amy Mills, Christmas Spirit Foundation assistant director
for the past four years. “Unfortunately, we had to turn people away because there were more people than trees.” When the program first happened aboard the base in 2007, Mayo said cars would line up, and people would get their trees on a first-come, first-served basis. This year, much like the last, MCB Camp Lejeune received less than 900 trees. She decided to get in contact with the units
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The Trees for Troops program is in its sixth year in existence and has been working not only with Marine Corps bases in North Carolina, but all services worldwide. To date, they have provided more than 84,000 Christmas trees. This year, the Chesterfield, Mo. – based Christmas Spirit Foundation plans on breaking the 100,000-tree mark. Amy Mills, the assistant director for the Christmas Spirit Foundation, visited MCB Camp Lejeune last year to watch the giveaway in person. She remembered it all too well. She took a photo of the line of cars occupying Highway 172, in a moment that was very reminiscent of the whisper “if you build it, they will come” from the movie Field of Dreams. “Funny thing, I ‘tweeted’ that photo, and not too long after that, Gary Sinise ‘re-tweeted’ it,” said Mills, who was very surprised at the gesture. “It provided a lot of publicity for the great cause.” In regards to the foundation planning on donating its 100,000th tree, Mills said the goal is not about number of trees, but rather the number of families who benefit. “It feels good to be part of a program that gives back to our troops who do so much for us,” said Mills. “We want to make sure we touch people’s lives as much as we can.” The trees come from growers across the country who give generously to the foundation. The foundation, as Mills put it, “would not be complete without the help of FedEx.” “We have teamed up with FedEx since the program started,” said Mills. The Christmas Spirit Foundation Troops For Trees program is a long, three-week logistical process, as Mills described it. Through national and a handful of state Christ-
mas tree associations, the foundation contacts tree growers from across the country. Once identified, and how many will be donated, FedEx will take it from there. The company’s freight division will send out drivers to these locations across the country, pick up the trees and deliver them at any installation needed, including international locations, free of charge. “We work with around 800 Christmas tree growers,” said Mills. “Collectively, they all donate at least 17,000 a year. They are even able to get these trees to Spain and Kuwait. They’re awesome.” Kelly Marro, the Area 4-5 MCCS coordinator, which covers 6th and 10th Marine Regiments, 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and 2nd Tank Battalion, was responsible for coming up with the idea to let the units handle the trees. “I talked with Col. Brad Hall, the 10th Marines (commanding officer) about using the 10th Marines area to set up an area to hand out the trees,” said Marro. “He liked the idea, and so did (1st Battalion, 10th Marines) CO, who allotted for two 7-ton trucks to bring more than 200 trees back.” Hall, who remembers the charity from MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., said when Morro spoke of the idea to host the tree pickup, it immediately reminded him of how the charity was run on the west coast. “This is all about getting Marines the right benefits,” said Hall. “This will be the direction for the future, here.” Mills said that she does not see the program going anywhere. No matter the economy, Trees For Troops will keep growing. “It’s an overwhelming feeling to provide such happiness to families who normally wouldn’t have a Christmas tree this time of year,” said Mills. “Our tree growers love it. I can see it going on forever.” For more information, visit www.christmasspiritfoundation.org/ programs/trees4troops/ home.htm.
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DECEMBER 8, 2011
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A military spouse fills her tote during the Backdoor Boutique event hosted by the Armed Services YMCA aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Tarawa Terrace base housing area, Dec. 2. Participants lined up early in the morning to shop for products such as kitchen wares, clothes and toys.
Service members save big at Backdoor Boutique PFC. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAK
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There are many ways that people can save money while shopping. Some of the most popular methods for saving are using an arsenal of coupons, or bidding for products online, and there are those who wait for days like Black Friday to empty their wallets. Patrons did not mind waiting and gathered outside to gain access to the collection of donated goods at the Armed Services YMCA last Backdoor Boutique of the year, Dec. 2. The boutique is located aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune’s Tarawa Terrace base housing area. “If I wouldn’t buy it and put it in my house, I would not put it in the boutique,� said Barbara Robinson, program director with Armed Services YMCA. “If I wouldn’t put those clothes on my children, I wouldn’t have them hanging
on the racks. We check everything to make sure nothing is broken or dirty.� Items such as clothes, toys, linens and decorative pieces are some of many things stocked for the event. “We have a lot of toys put out right now because it’s nearing Christmas,� said Robinson. “It’s great to help the families, especially around the holidays.� Doors opened for the event at 9 a.m. and closed at noon, but there is typically a buildup of military spouses waiting for the doors to open. “I understand the hardship, being a military spouse myself,� said Robinson. “It’s a really warm feeling to know that little-ol’-me is able to help the families that need support.� Participants could either donate $30 and receive a tote or $10 and receive a brown bag to fill up with the items they wanted. “I found out about this event through a friend and I’ve been coming (here)
ever since,� said Edna Allison, a military spouse who attends the boutique regularly. “I try not to ever miss this event. Even when I had my baby, I came here when he was two weeks old. My house is filled with items I get from the boutique.� “I told (Allison) to she needs to stay home and take care of herself after she had the baby,� said Robinson. “But she’s married to a motivated Marine and it trickles down.� According to Robinson, the number of patrons who attend this event has grown exponentially, and the boutique is also a way for participants to enjoy a day of hunting for merchandise. Allison said she had back surgery and she bought a therapeutic pillow worth $500 for $5 at the boutique. “Being a housewife and being home with the kids is what I spend a lot of my days doing,� said Allison. “This is my shopping time. It’s my happy time and
it’s great. There are things here that I’ve wished to have but couldn’t afford, but when I come here I’m able to get them. This year I’ve gotten a lot Christmas presents for my nieces and nephews, as well as my mom.� Unlike the typical swarming and hording displayed in most stores during blow-out sale, the ASYMCA conducts and hosts their event in an orderly fashion, allowing a limited number of patrons to access their building at a time so people do not create a mass of chaos. To make things fair for those waiting in line, items are restocked before a new group is let in. “If we can do stuff to put a smile on a few faces – I’m happy,� said Robinson. “I want to thank all of the military spouses for their support, because without their support, we wouldn’t exist.� For more information, call 450-0497 or visit lejeuneasymca.org.
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Wartime teaches wise life lessons Forgetfulness is the future’s greatest enemy.
New to Me with Amy Binkley Carolina Living editor
I am a movie addict. Comedies, dramas and romances overflow the shelves in my living room, a plethora of two-hour vacations for my alwaysrunning mind. While films can create fantastic worlds or throw their audiences back in time, they can also numb us to reality. That’s what happened my senior year of high school when the movie “Pearl Harbor� came to my local theater. I was caught up in the beauty of the shots, classic war-time costumes, music and, of course, the impossibly dramatic love triangle. World War II seemed as romantic as war could get. It’s amazing what 10 years of real-world experience can teach you. Somewhere along the way, I learned the real story behind the unprecedented and unprovoked Japanese air attack on the American naval fleet in Hawaii on Dec. 7, 1941. This week, the nation looks back to the day when terrorism came to our borders. There was no music that day, no crescendo for the sudden onslaught and no interlude for lovers. The attack that propelled the country into the second and most deadly world war had no director to yell cut. Many Marines and sailors lost their lives, and many more would pay the ultimate sacrifice in the years to come. I can only think of one
thing in war that is more tragic than the loss of human life, and that is the loss of lessons that should have been learned from it. Forgetfulness is the future’s greatest enemy. Now, 70 years later, our military is involved in the newest installment of our country’s war saga. The cast is new, the location has changed but the plot remains the same – there is an enemy to defeat. Much like with the Pearl Harbor attacks, our modern-day war began with an unsuspected assault, and the conflict has continued for a decade. In the movies, a dramatic fight won’t last much longer than five minutes because we, the audience, can’t stand the suffering or the anticipation. We want to know the end result. We want our curious natures satiated. We are a generation that demands instant gratification. However, in real life, deep-seeded battles take time because the walls that war must knock down are reinforced, strong and difficult to uproot. We cannot become war-weary. The work is tiresome and continuous, but if we allow ourselves to gain strength from the lessons of those who have gone before us, we will have an undefeatable advantage and make an indelible impact. Words of leaders from the past still find relevance in the present. President Franklin D. Roosevelt addressed the nation after declaring war in 1941with wisdom that bridges generational gaps and hauntingly reflects the modern mission. “This generation of Americans has come to
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realize, with a present and personal realization, that there is something larger and more important than the life of any individual or of any individual group – something for which a man will sacrifice, and gladly sacrifice, not only his pleasures, not only his goods, not only his associations with those he loves, but his life itself,� he said. “In times of crisis when the future is in the balance, we come to understand, with full recognition and devotion, what this nation is and what we owe to it.� Pearl Harbor was more than just a good plotline for a Hollywood movie. It taught us that, as a nation, our greatest strength lies in our ability to unify. Standing together in good times and in bad, we are a formidable force. Perhaps the most important lesson we can learn from what journalist Tom Brokaw called “the greatest generation� is that everything is not just about us. When our country is at war, we are all at war, not just the brave ones who put on a uniform. No matter what your stance is concerning the conflict we currently find ourselves facing, we are all in this. Seventy years ago, citizens stuck together, sharing each others’ joys and burdens, and, when the fighting was finished, they came home and built America into a prosperous nation. We must learn from our predecessors, for if we choose instead to go rogue, remaining self-centered instead of othersminded, our strength can only come from material things that will not last. United we stand.
Tarawa Terrace Chapel Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 6 p.m. Note: This joint service will be held at Mainside Protestant Chapel Dec. 25 Christmas Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Jan. 31 New Year’s Eve Prayer Service 6 p.m.
Orthodox Christian @ Camp Johnson Chapel Christmas Eve – Divine Liturgy The Nativity of Christ (Christmas Day) Matins Divine Liturgy Jan. 6 Epiphany Divine Liturgy & Blessing of the Waters
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Main Protestant Chapel Midway Park Chapel Dec. 24 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 6 p.m. Note: This joint service will be held at Mainside Protestant Chapel Dec. 25 Christmas Morning Worship Service 10:30 a.m.
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Marriage Enrichment “PREP� Thu & Fri, 15th & 16th 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 451-0176 Family Readiness Volunteer Training Tue, 20th, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 451-0176 Kids-N-Reunion Tue, 20th, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 451-0176 How to Avoid Falling for a Jerkette (Jerk Wed, 21st, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 451-2865) Investment Basics Thu, 22nd, 1:00-4:30 p.m. 451-2865
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