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G LOBE WWW.CAMPLEJEUNEGLOBE.COM THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2012 Special reaction team training answers call Page 1C VOLUME 74 EDITION 14 Tournament unites students, Marines, retirees in long- standing tradition Page 1B Serving Camp Lejeune and surrounding areas since 1944 THE THE THURSDAY APRIL 5, 20 Meggahunt draws record crowd Page 1D LEJEUNE SPORTS 1B INSIDE LEJEUNE 1C CLASSIFIEDS 3C CAROLINA LIVING 1D INSIDE THE GLOBE WEAPONS PLATOON ADAPTS, OVERCOMES IN SOUTHERN HELMAND PAGE 3A SGT. MICHAEL CIFUENTES Regimental Combat Team 5 A patrol leader with the Afghan Uniformed Police said he’s made substantial progress building rapport with the locals during his three months of service in Khan Neshin District. This is no small feat for a person from the op- posite side of the country and one who speaks a different language than the population he protects. He said there is one key element that takes him far when interacting with the people of Khan Neshin – respect. “When we show them respect, they return to us with respect. After that, we have their attention, we have their cooperation and more importantly, we have their respect,” said Bismullah Khaliq, a patrol leader with the Khan Neshin AUP precinct. During a foot patrol, March 24, to Wali Jan, a village almost three miles away from the precinct headquarters, Khaliq made sure that members of his patrol were giving proper greetings to villagers along the way, and were polite to motorists they stopped and searched. It was an AUP-led patrol, with two Marines and a Navy corpsman attached to provide guidance and advice as needed. “The closer you can get with the people of the community, they’ll see you as approachable, and the closer they’ll get with you,” said Khaliq through an Uzbek to English linguist. He said it is difficult getting cooperation from the people in the southern Helmand area when the police walking through their villages are Uzbeks from northern Afghanistan. To further complicate the matter, the residents in this part of Khan Neshin are mostly Pashtuns. Though the Uzbek members of the AUP know only their native language and Dari, Khaliq still finds a way to relate. When the patrol reached the village, he spoke to the elders, who at first seemed reluctant to speak to the leader of a six-man Uzbek outfit, with three American advisers in tow. “I know we’re not from here. I know this is your village we’re entering, but we traveled this far to tell you that we are here for you,” Khaliq told the two Afghan police show respect to villagers, receive cooperation in return KHAN NESHIN DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN Photo by Sgt. Michael Cifuentes Bismullah Khaliq, the patrol leader with a team of Afghan Uniformed Police based out of the Khan Neshin precinct, speaks with Staff Sgt. Alejandro Santiago, an assistant team leader with the Police Adviser Team, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, through a Dari to English linguist during a patrol here, March 24. SEE POLICE 7A CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMAN Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune S ince he took charge of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in June 2010, Col. Daniel J. Lecce has taken the role of base commanding officer to a level never seen before. April 3, during the MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Installations East re- designation ceremony, Lecce turned his duties and responsi- bilities over to Maj. Gen. Thom- as A. Gorry, the commanding general of MCIEAST. Lecce took a few moments to answer several questions about his unique tenure spent as the last field-grade officer in command of MCB Camp Lejeune. Q: What comes to mind when someone says, “natural disasters?” A: My tenure here at Camp Lejeune immediately comes to mind. They’re kind of connect- ed but we rose to the occasion every time, a very Marine-like way of handling one bad news story after another. The Emergency Operations Center, the base Web page and the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Facebook page were working like a dream. As bad as it was, almost 40 hours be- ing in the same place, we really reacted very well and got back to normal quickly. Q: What do you think you will miss the most about being the base commander? A: I think without question, I’m going to miss the young Marines. The demographic in the Marine Corps is 27-years- of-age or under. There is no greater honor than to lead Ma- rines. Q: What were your expecta- tions coming to this command and how did that match up to your experiences? A: I expected fewer natural disasters but it’s the typical Ma- rine Corps: it puts you in a job where you either grow or sink. None of us are brought up as installation commanders. The staff I had was tremendous; the community here in Onslow County has been very coopera- tive. After the first couple of months, it didn’t become easy to work here but it became more and more of a pleasure to do it. Q: You have used the phrase “Stay hard, stay Marine,” on numerous occasions before. Can you explain? A: It means a lot of things. It means live the code. It’s the unsaid code that we all share, honor, courage and commit- ment. You have to live those words, you have to personify them. It means doing the right thing when no one is looking and that your word is your bond. When you say something, without question, 100 percent of the time I can trust you. That’s what it is to be a Ma- rine. What causes someone to walk into a situation where death is almost assured? It’s the code and worse than death, is dishonoring that. Q: Over the past two years, you’ve become a part of the Camp Lejeune and Onslow County communities. How important is the military com- munity to you? A: The community here is tremendous. I get people (voicing their opinions) about many different things but the vast majority of them want to try and improve things. Every event that I’ve been to or any time I leave the base, everyone has been very gracious and very kind. It’s a community that you feel a part of. You don’t get this everywhere and the com- munity experience that we have here, New River and all of Onslow County has been a great experience. Q: When the history of Camp Lejeune is written, what are they going to say about your last few years here? A: They are going to talk about the unprecedented de- structive weather and man- made disasters. There are people that have been here for more than 40 years who have never seen this. My change of command was during a horrible lighten- ing storm and in 26 years (in the Marine Corps) I’ve never seen an entire formation run off of a field. That was a fore- shadowing, because after that, we had 29 inches of rain in three days. After that, we had record snowfall. After that, a 10,000-acre wildfire. After that, a tornado. Then, a light- ning bolt hit a tree at the base stables, which four horses were standing beneath. The horses were standing in water and be- cause one of them was wear- ing metal shoes, they were all (electrocuted). When I got there, it was a mess. After it was over, it was one of those things that got every- body involved and we were all SEE LECCE 7A Photo by Cpl. Damany S. Coleman Colonel Daniel J. Lecce, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks to service members, families and friends before stepping down as the base commander during the MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Installations East re-designation ceremony, April 3. NAT FAHY Marine Corps Installations East Beneath a cloudless sky Tuesday, several hun- dred Marines represent- ing Camp Lejeune units participated in a formal re-designation ceremony held at W.P.T. Hill Field to recognize the official merge of Marine Corps Installations East and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune under the singu- lar command of Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry. In front of more than 300 onlookers and as- sisted by their sergeants major, outgoing base commander Col. Dan- iel Lecce and Gorry en- cased their respective unit colors representing MCIEAST and Camp Lejeune. Shortly after- ward, Gorry unfurled a new set to recognize the re-designated command. This change in com- mand structure was in response to an earlier de- cision by Headquarters Marine Corps to realign installation commands to optimize support to Marine Corps operat- ing forces and tenant commands. According to HQMC, these orga- nizational changes are consistent with efficien- cies initiatives ongoing throughout the Marine Corps to implement more effective ways for mission accomplishment. Originally stood up in October 2005, MCIEAST is one of three other re- gional commands that now fall under Marine Corps Installations Com- mand at Headquarters Marine Corps. Since it was formed this past fall, the aim of MCICOM is to better increase the man- agement and operations of the installations with a clarification of authority and responsibility. In ad- dition, MCICOM hopes to standardize installa- tion functions across the Marine Corps to better support the warfighting mission. The other com- mands include Marine Corps Installations Pa- cific in Okinawa, Japan, and Marine Corps In- stallations West in Camp Pendleton, Calif. In a speech commend- ing Lecce’s ability to take care of tenants and fami- lies while fostering criti- cal relationships with the community, MCICOM Commanding General Maj. Gen. James Kessler remarked, “In the case of Dan Lecce, he has knocked the ball out of the park in all three areas.” Lecce was awarded a second Legion of Merit for his role in oversee- ing and protecting the 157,000-acre base, all while it underwent the largest construction boom since the 1950s. Accord- ing to the citation, he oversaw more than $1.5 billion in construction-re- lated expenses in support of the Grow the Force initiative and Global War on Terrorism. Indeed, by all accounts, he had one of the most memorable tours of duty reconciling these activities with re- cord rainfalls, a blizzard, a tornado, a 10,000 acre wildfire and a hurricane that dramatically impact- ed the base. MCIEAST, MCB Camp Lejeune merge under single command SEE MERGE 7A

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  • GLOBE WWW.CAMPLEJEUNEGLOBE.COM THURSDAY APRIL 5, 2012

    Special reaction team training answers call

    Page 1C

    VOLUME 74 EDITION 14

    Tournament unites students, Marines,

    retirees in long-standing tradition

    Page 1B

    Serving Camp Lejeune and surrounding areas since 1944

    THETHE

    THURSDAY APRIL 5, 20

    Meggahunt draws record crowd

    Page 1D

    LEJEUNE SPORTS 1BINSIDE LEJEUNE 1CCLASSIFIEDS 3CCAROLINA LIVING 1D

    INSIDE THE GLOBE

    WEAPONS PLATOON ADAPTS, OVERCOMES IN SOUTHERN HELMAND PAGE 3A

    SGT. MICHAEL CIFUENTESRegimental Combat Team 5

    A patrol leader with the Afghan Uniformed Police said hes made substantial progress building rapport with the locals during his three months of service in Khan Neshin District.

    This is no small feat for a person from the op-posite side of the country and one who speaks a different language than the population he protects.

    He said there is one key element that takes him far when interacting with the people of Khan Neshin respect.

    When we show them respect, they return to us with respect. After that, we have their attention, we have their cooperation and more importantly, we have their respect, said Bismullah Khaliq, a patrol leader with the Khan Neshin AUP precinct.

    During a foot patrol, March 24, to Wali Jan, a village almost three miles away from the precinct headquarters, Khaliq made sure that members of his patrol were giving proper greetings to villagers along the way, and were polite to motorists they

    stopped and searched. It was an AUP-led patrol, with two Marines and a Navy corpsman attached to provide guidance and advice as needed.

    The closer you can get with the people of the community, theyll see you as approachable, and the closer theyll get with you, said Khaliq through an Uzbek to English linguist.

    He said it is difficult getting cooperation from the people in the southern Helmand area when the police walking through their villages are Uzbeks from northern Afghanistan. To further complicate the matter, the residents in this part of Khan Neshin are mostly Pashtuns. Though the Uzbek members of the AUP know only their native language and Dari, Khaliq still finds a way to relate.

    When the patrol reached the village, he spoke to the elders, who at first seemed reluctant to speak to the leader of a six-man Uzbek outfit, with three American advisers in tow.

    I know were not from here. I know this is your village were entering, but we traveled this far to tell you that we are here for you, Khaliq told the two

    Afghan police show respect to villagers, receive cooperation in return

    KHAN NESHIN DISTRICT, AFGHANISTAN

    Photo by Sgt. Michael CifuentesBismullah Khaliq, the patrol leader with a team of Afghan Uniformed Police based out of the Khan Neshin precinct, speaks with Staff Sgt. Alejandro Santiago, an assistant team leader with the Police Adviser Team, Company D, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, through a Dari to English linguist during a patrol here, March 24.

    SEE MEU 7A

    SEE POLICE 7A

    CPL. DAMANY S. COLEMANMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

    Since he took charge of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in June 2010, Col. Daniel

    J. Lecce has taken the role of base commanding officer to a level never seen before.

    April 3, during the MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Installations East re-designation ceremony, Lecce turned his duties and responsi-bilities over to Maj. Gen. Thom-as A. Gorry, the commanding general of MCIEAST.

    Lecce took a few moments to answer several questions about his unique tenure spent as the last field-grade officer in command of MCB Camp Lejeune.

    Q: What comes to mind when someone says, natural disasters?

    A: My tenure here at Camp Lejeune immediately comes to mind. Theyre kind of connect-ed but we rose to the occasion every time, a very Marine-like way of handling one bad news story after another.

    The Emergency Operations Center, the base Web page and the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Facebook page were working like a dream. As bad as it was, almost 40 hours be-ing in the same place, we really reacted very well and got back to normal quickly.

    Q: What do you think you will miss the most about being the base commander?

    A: I think without question, Im going to miss the young Marines. The demographic in the Marine Corps is 27-years-

    of-age or under. There is no greater honor than to lead Ma-rines.

    Q: What were your expecta-tions coming to this command and how did that match up to your experiences?

    A: I expected fewer natural disasters but its the typical Ma-rine Corps: it puts you in a job where you either grow or sink. None of us are brought up as installation commanders. The staff I had was tremendous; the community here in Onslow County has been very coopera-tive. After the first couple of months, it didnt become easy to work here but it became more and more of a pleasure to do it.

    Q: You have used the phrase Stay hard, stay Marine, on numerous occasions before. Can you explain?

    A: It means a lot of things. It means live the code. Its the unsaid code that we all share, honor, courage and commit-ment. You have to live those words, you have to personify them. It means doing the right thing when no one is looking and that your word is your bond.

    When you say something, without question, 100 percent of the time I can trust you. Thats what it is to be a Ma-rine. What causes someone to walk into a situation where death is almost assured? Its the code and worse than death, is dishonoring that.

    Q: Over the past two years, youve become a part of the Camp Lejeune and Onslow County communities. How important is the military com-munity to you?

    A: The community here is tremendous. I get people

    (voicing their opinions) about many different things but the vast majority of them want to try and improve things. Every event that Ive been to or any time I leave the base, everyone has been very gracious and very kind.

    Its a community that you feel a part of. You dont get this everywhere and the com-munity experience that we have here, New River and all of Onslow County has been a great experience.

    Q: When the history of Camp Lejeune is written, what

    are they going to say about your last few years here?

    A: They are going to talk about the unprecedented de-structive weather and man-made disasters. There are people that have been here for more than 40 years who have never seen this.

    My change of command was during a horrible lighten-ing storm and in 26 years (in the Marine Corps) Ive never seen an entire formation run off of a field. That was a fore-shadowing, because after that, we had 29 inches of rain in

    three days. After that, we had record snowfall. After that, a 10,000-acre wildfire. After that, a tornado. Then, a light-ning bolt hit a tree at the base stables, which four horses were standing beneath. The horses were standing in water and be-cause one of them was wear-ing metal shoes, they were all (electrocuted).

    When I got there, it was a mess.

    After it was over, it was one of those things that got every-body involved and we were all

    SEE LECCE 7A

    Photo by Cpl. Damany S. ColemanColonel Daniel J. Lecce, commanding offi cer of Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, speaks to service members, families and friends before stepping down as the base commander during the MCB Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Installations East re-designation ceremony, April 3.

    NAT FAHYMarine Corps Installations East

    Beneath a cloudless sky Tuesday, several hun-dred Marines represent-ing Camp Lejeune units participated in a formal re-designation ceremony held at W.P.T. Hill Field to recognize the official merge of Marine Corps Installations East and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune under the singu-lar command of Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gorry.

    In front of more than

    300 onlookers and as-sisted by their sergeants major, outgoing base commander Col. Dan-iel Lecce and Gorry en-cased their respective unit colors representing MCIEAST and Camp Lejeune. Shortly after-ward, Gorry unfurled a new set to recognize the re-designated command.

    This change in com-mand structure was in response to an earlier de-cision by Headquarters Marine Corps to realign installation commands to optimize support to

    Marine Corps operat-ing forces and tenant commands. According to HQMC, these orga-nizational changes are consistent with efficien-cies initiatives ongoing throughout the Marine Corps to implement more effective ways for mission accomplishment.

    Originally stood up in October 2005, MCIEAST is one of three other re-gional commands that now fall under Marine Corps Installations Com-mand at Headquarters Marine Corps. Since it

    was formed this past fall, the aim of MCICOM is to better increase the man-agement and operations of the installations with a clarification of authority and responsibility. In ad-dition, MCICOM hopes to standardize installa-tion functions across the Marine Corps to better support the warfighting mission. The other com-mands include Marine Corps Installations Pa-cific in Okinawa, Japan, and Marine Corps In-stallations West in Camp Pendleton, Calif.

    In a speech commend-ing Lecces ability to take care of tenants and fami-lies while fostering criti-cal relationships with the community, MCICOM Commanding General Maj. Gen. James Kessler remarked, In the case of Dan Lecce, he has knocked the ball out of the park in all three areas.

    Lecce was awarded a second Legion of Merit for his role in oversee-ing and protecting the 157,000-acre base, all while it underwent the largest construction boom

    since the 1950s. Accord-ing to the citation, he oversaw more than $1.5 billion in construction-re-lated expenses in support of the Grow the Force initiative and Global War on Terrorism. Indeed, by all accounts, he had one of the most memorable tours of duty reconciling these activities with re-cord rainfalls, a blizzard, a tornado, a 10,000 acre wildfire and a hurricane that dramatically impact-ed the base.

    MCIEAST, MCB Camp Lejeune merge under single command

    SEE MERGE 7A

  • THE GLOBE, CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. 2A APRIL 5, 2012

    This Department of Defense newspaper is an authorized publication of the DOD. Contents of The Globe are not necessarily the offi cial views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. government, the DOD, or the Public Affairs Offi ce, Camp Lejeune, N.C. The Globe is published by Land-mark Military Newspapers of N.C., a private enterprise not connected with the DOD or the U.S. Marine Corps, under exclusive written con-tract with Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of these products or services by the DOD, the U.S. Marine Corps, or Landmark Military Newspapers of N.C.Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical handicap, political affi lia-tion, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, or patron. If a violation or rejection of this equal opportunity policy by an advertiser is confi rmed, the publisher shall refuse to print advertising from that source until the violation is corrected. The editorial content of this pub-lication is the responsibility of the Public Affairs Offi ce, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Any questions may be directed to: Commanding General, (Attn: Public Affairs Offi ce), Marine Corps Base, PSC Box 20004, Camp Leje-une, N.C. 28542-0004. For distribution and advertising inquiries, call 347-9624. Mail subscribers: Any notices to report a change of address need to be sent to: Landmark Military Newspapers - NC, 1122 Henderson Dr., Jacksonville, N.C. 28540. For advertising questions or to submit free trader ads, call 347-9624, ext. 101.

    Commanding Offi cer, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune

    Col. Daniel J. Lecce

    Marine Corps Installations East Public Affairs Offi cerNat Fahy

    MCB Camp Lejeune Public Affairs Offi cer1st Lt. Nicole Fiedler

    nicole.fi [email protected]

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    PublisherJames M. Connors

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    MAN ON THE STREETNow that Spring is here what

    activities are you looking forward to doing?

    Carlos ButtsRetired master sergeantDry Prong, La.

    Im looking forward to putting on a 50-pound

    rucksack and running 10 miles.

    Cpl. William Harris1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division Newport News, Va.

    Fishing. Its really relaxing and its my favorite thing to do.

    Maj. Steven MurphyCompany A, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Atlanta

    Fishing and getting out to the beach. My

    family really enjoys those activities and I like to be

    with my family.

    Lance Cpl. John FigueiredoHeadquarters Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics GroupSouthington, Conn.

    Im going to have to say fishing. Thats why

    Im at the (Marine Corps Exchange).

    Staff Sgt. Rosilene Deoliveira 2nd Supply Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary ForceProvidence, R.I.

    Hiking. Its something you can only do outside

    and its not as fun to do it in the winter. Its

    something that Im looking forward to.

    Traffi c violations aboardCamp Lejeune

    This graph represents traffi c violations and driving while intoxicated / driving under the infl uence refusals for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, March 26 through March 30. Traffi c violations are defi ned as: driving while license revoked; speeding in excess of 15 mph or more; traffi c crashes; seatbelt, cellular telephone and motorcycle personal protective equipment violations.Source: Command Inspector Generals Offi ce for Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

    Mess Hall 128 on A street is hosting a Customer Appreciation Day meal

    during lunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 12for all active-duty personnel

    Customer Appreciation Day

    Outage will effect all of Midway Park (housing and MCCS facilities) April 9 from 7 to 11 a.m.Outage is in support of the Solar Farm project outside of the Main Gate area (off of Highway 24).

    Power Outage

    Located at the Ball Center (Old Staff NCO Club)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. Meyerat 938-1610.

    Retired Military BreakfastApril 28

    PFC. NIK S. PHONGSISATTANAKMarine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

    Cutting edge gadgets and innova-tions will be showcased at the Marine South 2012 military exposition, spon-sored by the Marine Corps League and Marine Corps Systems Com-manded and hosted at the Goettge Memorial Field House aboard Ma-rine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, April 11 through 12.

    A large tent will facilitate more than 170 vendors and defense contractors who will be presenting a wide variety of products from improved combat boots designed to endure rough ter-rain without compromising comfort to robotic exoskeleton suits that make carrying 100-pound loads a breeze.

    Event coordinators encourage commands to give their Marines the opportunity to attend the event.

    Mark Dayoc, the operations spe-cialist with Marine Corps Installa-tions East-Marine Corps Base Camp

    Lejeune, said the purpose for the Ma-rines to show up is to provide feed-back to the companies that put this equipment out for the Marine Corps. Their input is solicited to help the companies improve their equipment to best fit the needs of the Marine us-ing the wares in combat.

    Attendees will have the opportuni-ty to review and critique new products, up-close and hands-on. The feedback between the users and contractors contributes to the vision and goal of implementing new and advanced tech-nologies and innovations to assist the Marine Corps with future challenges. Collaborative efforts between the user and maker help to fabricate the ideal product for the Marines.

    The input the Marines give to make the equipment better is the most important aspect that will take place, said Dayoc. Theres a lot of equipment that has been presented in the past and is now implemented in the Marine Corps.

    More than 4,000 spectators are ex-pected to arrive daily.

    The commanders preview recep-tion is scheduled for April 11, from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Followed by the opening ceremony with Lt. Gen. John Paxton, commanding general of II Marine Expeditionary Unit, who will give opening remarks.

    The event will be open to all patrons April 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on April 12, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Admission is free and advance reg-istration is not required for attendees. Marines in uniform may enter the event without a registration badge. Other military personnel and patrons will need to register on-site and ob-tain a complimentary attendee badge during the registration open hours.

    For more information on the event, visit marinemilitaryexpos.com/marine-south.shtml or visit mccsle-jeune.com and reference in their event calendar.

    Advance equipment, innovation to be shown at Marine South 2012

    Starting Sunday, April 8 work is scheduled to begin near Brewster Bou-levard to extend existing turn lanes to improve stacking capacity along Holcomb Boulevard. This in turn will help with the ongoing traffi c issues on Holcomb by pulling cars out of the through/passage lanes and into

    the dedicated turn lanes. There will be minimal impact on the base and traffi c as the work will be done from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Weather permitting,

    the project should be complete by early May.

    Holcomb Blvd turn lane project

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    Since transitioning authority of the Khan Neshin District with 2nd LAR five months ago, weapons platoon has stepped away from its traditional role and adapted to any mission that has come their way.

    We started off working for the (1st LAR) operations chief by escorting our command and staff to battlefield circula-tions, said Chitwood. Weve also acted as a rifle platoon for Charlie and Delta companies.

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    I had to learn how to program a ra-dio, said Lance Cpl. John Amore, a team leader and mortarman with weapons pla-toon, Company A, 1st LAR. I did a lot of dismounted patrols last year, so I was used to that.

    For the platoons newest warriors, their first deployment is a testament to

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    There wasnt much difference from what my instructors taught us (at SOI), said Lance Cpl. Fabian Aguilar, an assis-tant gunner with weapons platoon, Com-pany A, 1st LAR.

    They taught us to adapt and over-come and learn from the constant train-ing that we conduct, even while were out here, said Aguilar, currently on his first deployment.

    As their current deployment begins to wind down, the Marines of weapons pla-toon will continue to answer the call in Khan Neshin, employing their versatile skill set to any mission that needs to be accomplished.

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    Editors note: First Light Armored Re-connaissance Battalion is part of Regi-mental Combat Team 5, 1st Marine Division (Forward), which works in partnership with the Afghan National Security Forces and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency opera-tions. The unit is dedicated to securing the Afghan people, defeating insurgent forces and enabling ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, develop-ment and legitimate governance.

    Weapons platoon adapts, overcomes in southern HelmandKHAN NESHIN, AFGHANISTAN

    Photo by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez (Above) Marines with weapons platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, cross a canal as they head to an overnight post, March 23. The patrol was one of many missions the platoon has conducted since deploying to southern Helmand in October 2011. Marines with weapons platoon have taken on multi-faceted assignments like company and battalion quick reaction missions, battlefi eld circulations, and traditional rifl e platoon duties. (Below) Lance Cpl. John Amore, a team leader and mortarman with weapons platoon, Company A, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, encrypts a radio during an overnight post, March 23.

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    Gann has been on nu-merous deployments since joining the Marine Corps Jan. 10, 1983. Hes been deployed to Somalia, Iraq, Japan and various other locations throughout the world. He said his deploy-ment to Afghanistan had a different dynamic than his previous ones.

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    He said theres been a lot accomplished in re-gard to preparing the Af-ghans on how to defend their country against the Taliban.

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    Hes witnessed a vast improvement in the way Afghan leaders are prepar-ing for the future.

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    Photo by Spc. Chelsea RussellColonel Michael Gann, the II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) operations offi cer for Afghan National Security Forces Development stationed at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, hands a young girl a package of candy while in Zaranj, Nimroz province, recently.

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    PETTY OFFICER 3RD CLASS MONIQUE LAROUCHEII Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)

    The counter improvised explosive device course, which is part of Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration, is more than just a refresher it is a safety net for all who de-ploy to Regional Command Southwest.

    The eight-hour counter- IED course is given daily on Camp Leatherneck, Af-ghanistan, and it prepares service members who re-cently arrived in country a last chance to get real experience.

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    Norris volunteered to be a dog handler during June 2011 and said its a great experience. He and Crash have become close and they train together every day. They workout together and run through different train-ing exercises daily.

    Crash was skittish at first. But after working with the explosives for awhile, he got used to it. Now he is well trained and does a great job, said Norris.

    The augments from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regi-ment, who were recently in Sangin, told the group of their experience, and an-swered any questions. Most of the questions were about their area of operation, what local life is like, and what its like to work with interpreters.

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    Photo by Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Monique LaRoucheLance Cpl. David Kasper, an instructor for Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration training at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, shows elements of lane recognition to Marines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. Kasper, explained they should never be too sure of anything. The all-day training is a refresher for counter improvised explosive device awareness.

    Photos by Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Monique LaRouche(Above) An improvised explosive device is detonated at the Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The course was designed to prepare troops for last-minute reminders before going into real-life combat situations. (Right) Crash, an improvised explosive device detection dog, waits for his reward after fi nding an improvised explosive device. Crash works with his dog handler, Cpl. David Norris, an instructor of Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration course at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The two of them work on training exercises and physical exercise daily.

    Photo by Petty Offi cer 3rd Class Monique LaRoucheMarines from 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, observe the different types of improvised explosive devices at Reception, Staging, Onward movement and Integration training at Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The all day training is a refresher for counter IED awareness.

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    rated swimmers in the re-con community are filling the seats.

    The numerous tests challenged Marines phys-ical capabilities, to in-clude Marines swimming laps with their hands and feet tied.

    This training equips us with the tools to excel in dive school, said Sgt. Michael W. Elliot, a 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion Marine competing for a seat, with a confident grin. Im doing this so Marines can say, Oh, all these guys are dive certified we can send them on a dive insert. Im doing this for my platoon. This gives us tools to complete different missions. It makes us more well-rounded reconnais-sance Marines.

    These Marines took their complicated swim-ming techniques and perfected them into an art, gliding like sea lions through the water, seem-ingly effortless.

    Marines treaded water while fitted with oxygen tanks, fins and goggles for

    their last pool exercise: treading water while man-ually blowing up a flota-tion device.

    Were training more divers for the battalion to help the amphibious mission, said Staff Sgt. Chris A. Flynn, a dive locker instructor with the battalion. Were also in-creasing the divers water confidence and skills that could possibly save their lives one day.

    However daunting the task, there was certi-fied dive Marines on the watch, encouraging their every move with advice. Marines put on wetsuits to challenge the chilly har-bor water after complet-ing their pool exercises. Before entering the water, Flynn gave them some straightforward advice be-fore starting their test.

    Push yourself as hard as you can, and there shouldnt be any prob-lems, said Flynn.

    Two safety boats filled with dive-certified Ma-rines took to the sea to watch over the swimmers.

    Although the sun was out and temperatures were mild, a chilly breeze was a reminder that it wasnt summer.

    The waters cold, said Sgt. Justin A. Ko-zlowski, a certified dive reconnaissance Marine with the battalion, as he touched the water outside the small motorboat.

    Marines were armed with fins, snorkel, and compass and were told to swim approximately 1,000 yards to selected targets. The catch: their heads had to be submerged in the water, and they could only use their compasses for navigation.

    Flynn explained the training is vigorous be-cause of what will be re-quired of them at the dive school. One of their most daunting exercises in the challenge will include an approximate 10,000-yard swim, very similar to what is done at the Marine Combatant Diver Course at the Navy Diving and Salvage Training Center, Panama City, Fla.

    Usually, you see a huge increase. They learn to control their bodies with less oxygen, learn to make precise movements, opposed to jerking mo-tions, Kozlowski said about Marines who at-tend the dive course. Go-ing through the training

    teaches them to be able to trust their bodies. Usually, in the beginning, theyre a little shaky. But later on in the week, they continue to get better. This is built to build confidence. You cant be shaky in the wa-ter and put everyones life in jeopardy.

    Recon Marines compete for spot to splash at dive school

    Photo by Cpl. Walter D. Marino IISergeant Daniel Thienal (right), a reconnaissance Marine with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, dives into the Courthouse Bay swimming pool to start a swimming exercise requiring them to tread water and manually infl ate a fl otation device, March 28.

    There might be a few folks that are just a little happy to see you leave, Kessler joked.

    In his exit speech, Lecce deadpanned, I just want to say from the outset, none of these di-sasters were my fault I just had to manage them. Yet, through all (of them), the community that we have here is second to none. Thank you very much for everything you do to support the base.

    After a couple months attending joint profes-sional military education classes, Lecce will trans-fer to U.S. Southern Command based in Miami, to be the staff judge advocate later this summer.

    As the newly-appointed, dual-hatted com-mander of MCIEAST and Camp Lejeune, Gorry had a special message for the row of generals in attendance representing II Marine Expeditionary Force. We will do our utmost to support you and the quality of life for your Marines, sailors and their families.

    In his current capacity, Gorry will be the sole authority for all matters related to Camp Leje-une, Marine Corps Air Stations New River and Cherry Point, Marine Corps Logistics Base Al-bany, Ga., Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Fla., Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico, Va., and Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. ensuring an acceptable, consistent level of service is provided to Marines, sailors, and their families across the region. He is supported in the execu-tion of his duties by a deputy commander and a chief of staff.

    village elders in Dari, a language the three Afghans in the conversation shared. We are from this country too, so we are your sons we are your brothers. We came a long way to make sure you are well. Wed like to know if you have any problems here. Thats why we are here.

    Any feelings of anxiety were immediately relieved when the elders smiled and invited Khaliq to sit, lean his back against their mud hut and take a load off his feet. The elders also showed welcoming gestures to the rest of the patrol when they summoned their children to lead some of the police to the water pump to fill their water bottles.

    All it takes is some courtesy and professionalism to make friends with the people who live here, said Mohammad Nasim, a policeman on Khaliqs patrol. Theyve all treated us well here. But, it can be worse - you treat them badly and theyll easily be a part of the enemy.

    Staff Sgt. Alejandro Santiago, an assistant team leader with the Police Adviser Team, Company D, 1st Light Armored Re-connaissance Battalion, said cultural sensitivity is a small but important part of the training the AUP receive at the Khan Neshin precinct. He said Khaliq and his team of police didnt really need that portion of the training they were already on the same page.

    You can tell in the tone of their voice that theyre respect-ful and professional, said Santiago. I never had to remind them of it.

    Khaliq and his men came to the Afghan police force on the same page. They are all from the same village in the northern part of the country. Most of them knew each other when they

    joined, and group by group, trickled down to the precinct in Khan Neshin for duty after graduating from the AUP acade-my in Kabul. Khaliq even works side-by-side with his younger brother.

    Santiago said just like any other military force, it takes time and experience to gain rank in the AUP. While Khaliq has three months serving in the blue uniform, the respect hes gained as the teams patrol leader was garnered from his time with the Afghan National Army.

    Khaliq served as a soldier for three years in northern Af-ghanistan. His older brother was part of the Afghan National Civil Order Police, who he said was a well-known leader with more than 500 policemen under his command. Tragically, he was killed during a firefight with insurgents.

    His brothers death is what motivated Khaliq and other men in his home village to join the Afghan police force.

    (Khaliq) has the respect of all his men here and theres never any question about it, said Santiago. Because of his leadership, these guys take a lot of pride in what they do.

    Khaliq said all he wants is whats best for his country and he wants it done in the right way.

    The village elders in Wali Jan didnt have any complaints for the police. As their meeting came to a close, the elders agreed to spread the word to more distant villages about what Khaliq and his men are here to do.

    If you have no problems, then were happy, Khaliq told the elders.

    The patrol then continued their three-mile trek back to the precinct headquarters. Bolstered by another positive interac-tion with the people of Khan Neshin, Khaliq and his team re-main optimistic about operating independently in the future.

    POLICE FROM 1A MERGE FROM 1A

    LECCE FROM 1A just very appreciative that we came together. It just goes to show you that a little bit of in-volvement brings everyone closer. It turned out as good as something like that can.

    Q: Whats next for you?A: Im going to United States Southern

    Command, located and headquartered in Miami. Its going to be a change but Im looking forward to it.

    During the re-designation, Lecce received

    the Legion of Merit with a gold star in lieu of second award. Despite his bad luck with Mother Nature, Lecce still completed his tour of duty exceptionally well and thrived as a base commander on many different fronts.

    According to the citation, and everyone in attendance who could vouch for him, Lecce was responsible for maintaining and protecting a 157,000-acre training base, more than 6,600 facilities, 1,000 miles of

    roadway, a railroad line, five water treat-ment plants and a state-of-the-art wastewa-ter treatment plant.

    Lecce also supervised the execution of $1.5 billion in construction and the comple-tion of the United States Marine Corps Forces, Special Operations Command com-plex, the first phase of the Wallace Creek complex, base housing and an elementary school all part of the largest construction growth since the 1950s.

    Lecces advice for all oncoming and cur-rent service members and families was to maintain those basic attributes that got them where they are today.

    (Those attributes) will take them far, said Lecce. Obviously the construction is going to be a physical change to the base and the drawdown will be ongoing, but frankly, I dont think the base will change that much. The personality of the base will stay the same.

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    Photos by Jessie Heath(Above, left) Omar Tejeira, a member of the St. Thomas University golf team, watches his ball make its way toward the hole for the game-winning putt that earned Tejeira the 2012 Medalist title at the 41st Marine Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate Golf Championship at Paradise Point Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, Sunday. (Above, right) Members of the Methodist University golf team stand with MCB Camp Lejeune commanding offi cer, Col. Daniel J. Lecce, after being named the fi rst place winners of the 41st Marine Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate Golf Championship aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Sunday.

    JESSIE HEATHSports editor

    Golf is a mental game. It requires supreme concentration, long-lasting devotion and steadfast patience.

    Even the most devoted golfer gets tired, but quitting is never an option. In the most painful moments, when players want to drop their heads and avert their eyes, another hole must be played, another shot must be made and another course must be completed.

    As 31 collegiate teams converged on Paradise Point Golf Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the 41st Marine Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate Golf Cham-pionship, they shook off nerves

    and steeled themselves for a long weekend of competition, bracing for their highlights, their pitfalls and all the moments in between.

    A tournament many of the Division 3 colleges in attendance look forward to every year, the 41st Marine Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate Golf Championship is a 54-hole event held over a period of three days aboard MCB Camp Lejeune.

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    Tournament unites students, Marines, retirees in long-standing tradition

    Photo by Jessie HeathJ.B. Eksteen, a member of the Lee University golf team, keeps his eye on his ball during the 41st Marine Federal Credit Union Intercollegiate Golf Championship at Paradise Point Golf Course aboard MCB Camp Lejeune, Sunday. Eksteen was the second place medalist of the weekend.

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    Anglers continue to rejoice over the arrival of the pinfish, the North Carolina harbingers of springtime fishing. As the weather warms and the water temperatures steadily rise, spring fish-ing has started with a resounding bang.

    In the last week, fish-ing has picked up with gusto and anglers have been filling their coolers to the brim. The sea mul-let, also known as whit-ing, northern kingfish and virginia mullet, has been nothing short of remark-able. Bogue Pier, Beaufort Inlet and Dead Tree Hole have all produced a high number of fish.

    Many of the fish caught are large enough to keep and anglers have been reporting some large catches as the waters warm and the fish look for food to feast on. Ac-cording to North Caro-lina state law, sea mullet must be at least one and a half pounds. Unlike last year, when anglers had a hard time finding fish large enough to keep,

    dozens of these tasty fish meet the citation require-ments this year.

    Bait options for the sea mullet are still limited to shrimp, which seem to be wel-comed under the water. Recently, I have heard of some anglers who decided to try using sand fleas for bait. However, the sand fleas, even the large and

    egg-laden ones, have had only limited success. My advice for anglers would be to stick to shrimp or alternatives like blood worms, fish-bites and cut bait.

    The piers have contin-ued to receive reports of pufferfish and bluefish, most of which range from one and a half to two pounds. There have been reports of larger bluefish showing up around Ocra-coke and Topsail beaches, so anglers in the Onslow County area shouldnt have to wait much longer to see larger fish headed their way.

    Boaters are still report-ing successful ventures in the inlets and are returning with grey trout and croakers, along with sea mullet. I have heard reports of large schools of bluefish near the off-shore reefs AR 315 and 320. Ive also heard that anglers are finding grey trout near the high-rise bridges up and down the North Carolina coastline.

    For anglers who prefer to fish from the short,

    there is no shortage of fish to catch. Fort Macon has reported sea mullet, red and black drum.

    Speaking of drum, there are still slot red drum around the Look-out Shoals area. These fish have been there for weeks and show no signs of leaving any time soon. Large schools of red and black drum have also been spotted in the middle marshes and the haystack marshes, as well as the Bogue Sound and Swansboro Creek marshes. With the mild winter, unlike the previ-ous one, most of the fish remained inside and around the inlets and not out in the ocean. Many are now repopulating the marshes.

    The only down-side to a great week of warm weather fishing has been the offshore report. Rough weather kept many boaters from making it offshore last weekend. However, anglers who managed to get offshore brought back reports of gaffer dolphin, blackfin tuna, yellowfin tuna and wahoo, which are still biting between the Big Rock and the Swansboro hole areas.

    The newly refurbished wildlife boat ramp has opened in Cedar Point. After months of waiting, anglers can enjoy the new launching and dock fish-ing. Featuring two side-by-side ramps, floating docks and a 70-foot fish-ing pier, the ramp is sure to please anglers. The newly paved parking lot will accommodate 40 cars

    with trailers, as well as several vehicles without trailers. This is a result of our fishing licenses at work and anglers have already started to enjoy the new ramp.

    Finally, the Coast Guard is offering another round of boating safety classes. This one-day seminar will take place April 21. The seminar will meet the North Caro-lina State boater safety education requirements for boaters under 26 oper-ating vessels. This course is very well planned and highly recommended, and will take place at the Emerald Isle Coast Guard Station. There is a registration and class fee of $25 per person.

    A Global Positioning System for Mariners class will be held April 28. The half-day seminar provides an introduction to using the GPS navigational systems for recreational boating. Participants should bring their own handheld GPS. This class will be held at the Em-erald Isle Coast Guard Station. The cost of this class is $30. Additional family members may attend the course for an additional $10.

    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 Face-book page. For more in-formation on the boater safety and the GPS for Mariners courses, call 252-393-2436.

    Devil Pups football brainstorming sessionToday, 6:15 p.m.Parents of the Lejeune High School Devil Pups football team are encouraged to attend a brainstorming session with coach Darryl Schwartz at Heroz Club aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. This session will help the coaching staff prepare student athletes for the 2012 football season and give parents of student athletes some insight into the upcoming season. Please RSVP to [email protected].

    Kids Gone Fishing DerbyApril 14, 9 a.m. to noonJoin Outdoor Adventures for a free family-friendly day of fi shing at Orde Pond, designed for patrons 15 and under. Prizes will be given for most fi sh caught, biggest fi sh and smallest fi sh. Patrons must bring their own fi shing pole and tackle box. All bait will be provided. A fi shing license is not required for this event. A parent or guardian must be present. This event is open to all authorized Department of Defense identifi cation cardholders. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/outdooradventures.

    X-treme Endurance ChallengeApril 14, 9 a.m.Do you have the stamina and endurance it takes to fi nish this 10K off-road course? Join other runners for this new Grand Prix race at Camp Devil Dog. The course will boast a variety of obstacles, mud crawls and challenging man-made and natural features. A $25 early registration fee must be paid by 2 p.m. tomorrow. A $30 registration fee can be paid the day of the race. For more information, visit www.mccslejeune.com/grandprix.

    Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K runApril 20, 11:30 a.m.Join other patrons for this free 5K fun run and walk event at Marston Pavilion. There will be giveaways and prize drawings for all registered participants. Registration will begin at 10:45 a.m. the day of the race. This race is open to all authorized DOD identifi cation cardholders.

    Le Tour de Bogue Banks bike rideApril 21, 8 a.m.The town of Pine Knoll Shores will sponser this second annual bike ride in support of Hope for the Warriors. Two courses for bikers will be outlined. A 42.5-mile ride and a 10-mile route will both be available for riders of all ages. Proceeds raised will be given to Hope for the Warriors to assist with immediate and future needs. Registration includes a T-shirt, roving vehicle support, well-marked routes and fully stocked rest stops. For more information or to register, visit www.http://2012bicycleride.kintera.org/pks.

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    You cant stop a MarineCombat veterans, wounded warriors retrace historic 600-mile running routeJESSIE HEATHSports editor

    It was 1985 and there were no cell phones, com-puters or global positioning systems at our disposal, David English joked. What we had was a road map, a caravan of cars and a group of Marines and corpsmen who were dedicated to running 610 miles from Camp Geiger to Jersey City.

    English, a former Marine, had no idea that the 610-mile route he designed in 1985 to raise money for the Statue of Liberty Restoration Project would turn into a legacy. All he knew was that he had time on his hands and the Marine Corps had taught him how to run.

    With 18 other Marines and three corpsmen, all from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, $1,400 in the bank and a camper attached to the back of a truck, English set out to accomplish his mission of raising money for the Lady Liberty.

    The run began at 10 a.m. June 19, 1985, when a group of six Marines left the gate of Marine Corps Base Camp Geiger and started to make their way North. Clutching small American flags in their hands and running in front of a black car, with only a few supporters to see them off, the group had no idea the affect their trip would have.

    Broken into three relay teams, comprised of six men each, the group started their slow and steady pace toward Jersey City. Each relay team took a 25 to 30-mile stretch of road, with each runner jogging four to six miles before they could rest.

    Through exhaustion, rain, heat, wind and darkness, they ran for four days straight. How did they do it? English had no answers. All he knows is that some-where along the way, word got out. Word spread like wildfire, and when they started the last stretch of their run, with all runners in two lines, they were greeted by hundreds of people, waving flags, cheering them on and leading them to the finish line Flag Plaza, Liberty State Park, New Jersey.

    We started with so little publicity and so little funds, but by the time we got to Jersey City, we had $5,000 and the run had turned into something really good, said English. We finished because you cant stop a Marine.

    Now, 26 years later, their route is being retraced. The Honor Courage Commitment run, named for the Marine Corps core values, will follow the footsteps of the original runners in an effort to raise funds for the Wounded Warrior Project and the Wounded War-rior Regiment.

    Every penny we raise is going straight back to

    organizations that are grassroots groups, like the Wounded Warriors and the Semper Fi Fund, said English. We picked those organizations because we can really see where the funds are going, we can see how they are being used and we can watch them at work.

    The group of runners will start their trek at the Purple Heart Memorial in Jersey City, April 16, and head south along the coastline until they reach the Beirut Memorial, April 21. With every historical step, the meaning of their journey will be seeped in Ameri-can history and pride. Upon their arrival at the Beirut Memorial, the runners will take part in a commemora-tion ceremony and a wreath presentation.

    This is an opportunity for us to bridge a genera-tion gap, explained English. All our original runners were affected by what happened in Beirut and this is a chance to bridge the gap between what happened then and what these young warriors are experiencing now.

    Back then, they called it shell shocked, English continued. Thats what they said. We didnt have a lot of support when we came home, and I want to make sure that never happens again. Thats what this run is about supporting our wounded warriors and

    Courtesy photoThe original 18 runners make their way across the fi nish line at Liberty State Park in New Jersey, June 22, 1985. Twenty-six years later, a group of combat veterans and wounded warriors are preparing to retrace the footsteps of their brothers in arms by running from New Jersey to North Carolina to raise funds for the Semper Fi Fund, the Wounded Warrior Regiment and the Wounded Warrior Project.

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  • CAPT. JILL WOLFMarine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment

    The United States Marine Corps Wounded Warrior Regiment an-nounced today the final roster of 50 Marines and Marine veterans who will serve on the 2012 All-Marine Warrior Games team.

    Thirty four Marines on active-duty and 16 veteran Marines comprise the team that will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo., to compete against the Army, Navy and Coast Guard, Air Force, and Special Operations Command for the War-rior Games Chairmans Cup, April 30 through May 6.

    For 17 of the athletes, it is their second or third trip to the games, provid-ing seasoned athletes to mentor those who are new to the competition. These wounded, ill and

    injured athletes from the WWR, other Marine Corps units and commu-nities across the nation will come together and work to defend their first-place title.

    The Warrior Games provide competition in archery, cycling, shoot-ing, sitting volleyball, swimming, track and field and wheelchair basket-ball. The athletes on the All-Marine team are no strangers to these sports, most having competed in the Wounded Warrior Regiments Marine Corps Trials in February aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

    The WWR used the Trials as a forum to select

    most of the athletes named to the team. The trials provided a com-petitive opportunity for wounded, ill and injured Marines, Marine veterans and international service members with skills from novice to elite.

    Approximately 300 athletes were divided into four teams - East, West, Veteran and Interna-tional. The International team consisted of service members from Austra-lia, Canada, Colum-bia, France, Germany, Netherlands and United Kingdom. The four teams fiercely competed against each other in the same sports featured at the Warrior Games.

    The Trials also in-cluded a Warrior Pentath-lon competition, where Marines competed in 50-meter swim, 100-meter track, cycling, shot put and 10-meter air rifle prone events to be named all-around top athlete. The Warrior Pentathlete for the Marine Corps Tri-als, for the second year in a row, is Capt. Jonathan S. Disbro.

    Disbro is also the

    reining Warrior Games Ultimate Champion, a competition similar to the Marine Corps Warrior Pentathlon. This will be his third trip to the War-rior Games, where he will compete to maintain his Ultimate Champion title.

    Disbro is currently serving on active duty at Marine Corps Tacti-cal Systems Support Activity, a component of

    Marine Corps Systems Command, aboard MCB Camp Pendleton.

    For more information on the USMC Wounded Warrior Regiment, download the app for the iPhone, Android and iPad, go to: www.woundedwarriorregi-ment.org, or call the Sgt. Merlin German Wound-ed Warrior Call Center 24/7 at 877-487-6299.

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    Photos by Capt. Jill Wolf(Above, left) Marine Corps veteran Mark P. OBrien engages his target during an archery competition at the 2012 Marine Corps Trials at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, recently. OBrien went on to earn the gold in compound and was subsequently named to the All-Marine Warrior Games team. (Above, right) Capt. Jonathan Disbro, left, and Cpl. Kionte Storey, right, sprint down the track for the 2012 Marine Corps Trials 100-meter dash in Camp Pendleton, Calif., recently. Storey fi nished fi rst, earning the gold medal and Disbro second, earning the silver. Both Marines were selected to join the 2012 All-Marine Warrior Games team and will compete in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 30 to May 6.

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