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Bronze Star VMR-1 sergeant major receives high award for combat-related service while in Afghanistan LANCE CPL. ANDREA CLEOPATRA DICKERSON MCAS CHERRY POINT

Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the Marine Transport Squadron 1 sergeant major, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at the squadron’s hangar Monday. Harrington was granted the award for the Espirit de Corps and devotion to duty he displayed leading his Marines from the front while serving as the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, 1st Marine Division (Forward), II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Afghanistan. The battle-tested warrior said he was humbled to be bestowed with such an honor. “The Bronze Star in my opinion represents all the heroes I have had the honor of serving with,” said Harrington. “Had it not been for the hard charging warriors I worked with, this would not exist. They inspired the desire of continued hard work and motivation.” His actions both on and off the battlefield proved to be a testament to the type of dedicated leader he was to the 1,000 Marines and Sailors under his charge. On a daily basis, Harrington was in harm’s way while participating in vehicle and dismounted patrols in Marjah, Upper Sangin and Kajaki, often positioning

himself alongside his Marines facing enemy threats. The sergeant major said he was motivated not only by the Marines he worked with, but by the Marines in history who helped pave the way for the generations to follow. “1/6 is one of the most legendary battalions in the Marine Corps,” he said. “It started in Belleau Woods, France and the legacy continues in Afghanistan. My time spent with the warriors and heroes is the most profound time I have had in my career. The French fourragère is burned in my spirit and a legacy written in blood forever runs through my veins. “ In addition to performing the tasks of a leader, like maintaining accountability of the service members assigned to the battalion and providing leadership and guidance to service members supporting Operation Eastern Storm, Harrington worked diligently to forge bonds and strengthen relationships with Afghan National Security Forces. Harrington said his days with the battalion will forever be etched in his memory, and he is proud of the accomplishments of the entire unit. “My time with 1/6 makes me proud to be a Marine and a citizen of this great See BRONZE STAR page A3

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Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the sergeant major of Marine Transport Squadron 1, received a Bronze Star Medal June 24 for actions during a deployment as the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment to Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012.

MCIEAST leaders talk with Cherry Point Marines CPL. SCOTT L. TOMASZYCKI MCAS CHERRY POINT

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Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gory, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, speaks with Cherry Point Marines and Sailors at the Training and Education building June 24. The general shared advice for career advancement and answered questions from the Marines.

Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gory, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, and Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of MCIEAST, visited Cherry Point June 24 to discuss important subjects with the Marines, Sailors and civilians who maintain Cherry Point’s operations. While MCIEAST and most of its components are non-deployable commands, the Marines and facilities still have an important role to play supporting warfighters overseas. “Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, I want to brag about you guys for a little bit,” said Hoopii while addressing the station’s Marines. “Everybody in this squadron has a part to ensure everybody else on this station can do their job safely and effectively. Thousands of our Marines and civilians have a responsibility to ensure that our Marines in See MCIEAST page A3

Ace of Spades welcomes new commanding officer

Campbell welcomed as ‘271 sergeant major

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Lt. Col. Michael P. Quinto assumed command of Marine Attack Squadron 231 from Lt. Col. Shawn R. Hermley during a ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point June 21. Hermley will join Marine Aircraft Group 14 as its Executive Officer. Hermley described his feelings of leaving the squadron as bittersweet. “I’ve been a part of this squadron since 2008. I’ve served as the Lt. Col. Quinto executive officer for a couple of years,” said Hermley. Although Hermley has been a part of VMA-231 for some time, he mentioned that just like other times in his career leaving this command is going to be tough. Being in charge of Marines will always put you in a position of experiencing that “Tough to leave” feeling, said Hermley. “It’s great to see that the squadron is going to have a great commanding officer so it is very sweet in the aspect to continue on to lead the Ace of Spades,” said Hermley. Upon leaving, Hermley reflected on the squadron’s ability to efficiently and diligently perform tasks that were expected of them. “The goal is to perform well in combat and be prepared to perform well in combat and we did that, so I walk away feeling very satisfied that we met those goals,” said Hermley. Before Quinto assumed the role of commanding officer, he served as the executive officer of VMA 231.

Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Campbell was welcomed back to Cherry Point to assume the post of sergeant major of Marine Wing Support Squadron 271 June 19. Campbell has been back and forth from Cherry Point throughout his career. His first time at the air station was in 2001, when he served as the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the airframes department with Marine Aerial Transport Squadron Sgt. Maj. Campbell 252. From 2008 to 2011, Campbell served as the sergeant major of Marine Unmanned Vehicle Squadron 2 before moving down the road to command those he protected from above with 2nd Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune. “I feel like I am very well prepared for this assignment,” said Campbell. “I have several years of experience as a sergeant major and have previously held most of the MOS’s that are at MWSS-271. Knowing the jobs of my Marines, as well as my previous experience here at Cherry Point, gives me an advantage of not having to learn what my Marines do. It is always good to have that credibility with Marines if you have already walked their walk.” Campbell assumed his current post as the MWSS-271 sergeant major by receiving the sword of office from Sgt. Maj. Douglas B. Schaefer at the station theater, officially bringing him back to Cherry Point and in the aviation war-fighting mindset. “My primary goal is to continue to instill excellence in the Marines,” said Camp-

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News Briefs National Flag At Half-Staff In accordance with Department of Defense directive 1005.6, the national flag was lowered to half-staff Tuesday in honor of and tribute to the memory of Adm. Frank B. Kelso, former chief of naval operations. The flag will be flown at half-staff on all DOD buildings, grounds and naval vessels throughout the United States and abroad, until sunset on Saturday.

CMC Visits Deployed Marines Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James F. Amos and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Michael P. Barrett visited with Marines and Sailors aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 19. The visit was centered on keeping service members informed about various current events outside Afghanistan and within the Marine Corps. During the trip, Amos and Barrett visited Marines with Regimental Combat Team 7, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (Forward) and the Afghan National Army 215th Corps Security Force Assistance Advisor Teams. Amos focused on the progress coalition forces have made in Afghanistan and how the Marines play a large role in the mission, just as they did in Iraq.

Corpsmen Celebrate 115th Birthday Corpsmen around the world celebrated the Hospital Corps’ 115th birthday June 17. Hospital Corpsmen work in a wide variety of capacities and locations, including naval hospitals and clinics, ships and various Marine Corps units. Dating back to June 17, 1898, when President William McKinley approved the creation of hospital corpsmen as a result of imminent danger of combat in the Spanish-American War, more than 2,000 corpsmen have died while saving lives. Today, they do much the same, often disregarding their own safety to aid a wounded Marine. Although the tools and the training are vastly improved, the indomitable spirit of our corpsmen has not changed.

Goodbye, farewell and amen CMDR. CARL P. KOCH MCAS CHERRY POINT

Okay, I was wrong. The last article I wrote wasn’t my last one. Imagine my surprise when I discovered I had duty one more week before I detach. This also meant I had one more article to write. So, this is my last, last article. I took leave last week. I had a family event to attend. It was also an official function. I provided the interment service for my father who died this past March. My dad was a WWII-era veteran. We buried his cremains in a small national cemetery in southwestern Jersey. This past Memorial Day, I provided the invocation for the Craven County Veteran’s Council. One stanza of this prayer was more personal than the rest: “There was a veteran I knew, Who served just after World War II, The things he learned while in Japan, Had lasting impact on this man, He died in March, but I am glad, To call this veteran my dad.” My dad served in Japan just after the war. He worked as a mailman. He delivered both civilian and military mail throughout Tokyo. He served for less than 2 years, but that was relatively normal for that time. Dad was an interesting character. After the war, he went to college. He became a school teacher, a soccer coach, and my junior high school vice principal. He wrote a book about teaching. He eventually went on to get a PhD in Education. And fathered six kids. Three with my mom and three with his third wife.

My two oldest brothers and I remember a slightly different dad than my three younger siblings do. It is inevitable. My dad had a second chance at a family. He also had 32 years between me and the first of my three half-siblings! He had mellowed. Or, he ran out of energy. Either way, he was different. My youngest daughter came with me to my dad’s funeral. She also came with me as we went to my dad’s apartment to start cleaning it out and dividing up the stuff he left behind. His few possessions stirred many memories from two distinct generations of his children. Going through his stuff gave us another opportunity to say goodbye to my dad. It wasn’t all tears. There were some funny stories and both great and bittersweet memories. Some of our memories of dad were the same even though decades apart. He told all of us, “Don’t touch the trains!” His model railroad was his “baby.” And all of his kids took great pleasure in moving things on his layout just to get him spun up. It worked every time! Dad had an eclectic faith. It was as though he went to a faith buffet and took a little bit from a variety of the different offerings. I told him some of the things he was mixing didn’t mix. He told me he was “good with God.” That was our last conversation. So, I am left wondering. In spite of his buffet of beliefs, was he “good with God?” My dad now knows. I selfishly wish I did too. The last episode of M*A*S*H was titled, “Goodbye, Farewell, and Amen.” Everything wasn’t tied up in a neat package. Neither was my dad’s life. “He died in March, but I am glad, to call this veteran my dad.” Goodbye, Dad. Farewell and amen.

The 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing band practices on Cherry Point roadways June 19. The band practices to remain proficient at their job and to prepare for future events. The band is scheduled to perform for the New Bern Fourth of July Celebration at Lawson Creek Park beginning at 5 p.m. July 4. CPL. S. T. STEWART

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Lt. Col. Shawn R. Hermley, commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 231, addresses his Marines and Sailors during a ceremony in which the squadron was recognized by Boeing for achieving 30,000 consecutive mishap-free flight hours.

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LANCE CPL. STANLEY T. T. BEATTY Job Title: Crew master Unit: Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 Age: 20 Hometown: Degraff, Ohio Date Joined: Aug. 8, 2011

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Although Lance Cpl. Stanley T. T. Beatty graduated from his military occupational specialty school, he continues to learn while on the job. As a new crew master, he flies with more experienced crews who test and evaluate his skills. Beatty learns how to troubleshoot problems while in flight, conduct aerial refueling and properly load the aircraft with cargo. “I sit with an instructor and I talk about the limitations and starting sequences of the engines,” said Beatty. “The training that we did today, going on a flight, seeing the system, participating in it, it’s a lot more hands-on and I feel like I learned a lot more and a lot better with more hands-on experience.” During the flight, he also watched his instructor conduct aerial refueling with F-35B Lightning IIs, which helped him understand the process by seeing it firsthand. When the flight landed, Beatty was tested on the subjects he learned, qualifying as competent in basic engine code. “As a student, I watched, I observed, I participated and I learned,” he said.

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nation,” he said. “Marines and Sailors from different walks of life coming together to fight an enemy is who was battle hardened over centuries of fighting, and we [1/6] took the fight to them and destroyed them. I’m proud.”

the operating forces and their families are well cared for so they can focus on carrying out the mission while the rest of us are holding down the fort in the rear.” They both talked about ways for Marines to improve their careers and issues that directly affect them. Gory spoke specifically of leadership and personal drive to accomplish missions. Gory shared the story of when he was a young supply officer, he was mistakenly ordered to Parris Island, S.C., to become a series commander of a boot camp platoon. They wanted an infantry officer, but the two fields can be confused on paper because their designators are two different combinations of the same four numbers. While it had been a mistake, Gory’s superiors said he could stay if he could prove worthy of his post. “The bottom line is, if you have that honor, courage and commitment, that (your military occupational specialty) isn’t going to hold you back,” said Gory. “It’s pride in what you do on a day-to-day basis, that’s what gets you through. Two and a half years later as a company commander, I was selected to be a general’s aide.” Hoopii also shared thoughts about the drawdown of the Marine Corps. In terms of infrastructure, the past decade benefitted MCIEAST because the Marine Corps improved old facilities and built new ones in order to support greater numbers of troops. While the Corps may be shrinking today, the benefits of those facilities are not going away. “There (are) many good things that have happened since the start of the Global War on Terrorism – the construction of new homes, schools, roads, MCCS facilities such as Child Development Centers and gymnasiums, renovations to our base hospital and the modernization of communications systems throughout the Corps,” said Hoopii. “So good things are happening, and we’ll all benefit from them for the next several decades.” After discussing the important issues facing the Corps today, Gory left the troops with some advice before continuing on his tour of the air station. “It’s an honor and a privilege to serve with you,” said Gory. “The sergeant major and I talked about some important things for us to think about today. Treat each other with honor, courage and commitment, treat yourself with the respect that you deserve, and treat others with respect. If you treat others with respect, it will come back to you.”

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Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, the sergeant major of Marine Transport Squadron 1, speaks to Marines and Sailors of the squadron during his Bronze Star Medal ceremony June 24. Harrington received the Bronze Star Medal for actions during a deployment as the sergeant major of 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment to Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012.

QUINTO from page A1 “My goals are to continue the great work that the current commanding officer has accomplished,” said Quinto. “To continue to train the squadron to be prepared to fight in the nation’s battles as they’ve done since 1919.”

CAMPBELL from page A1 bell. “Sgt. Maj. Schaefer did a great job with these Marines prior to my appointment and I will continue to build on what they have already accomplished.” Addressing his Marines, Campbell made it clear what he expects to see from them during his stay with the squadron. “My expectations of MWSS-271 Marines are simple,” he said. “Take care of one another on and off duty and treat every Marine with dignity and respect. I work for you and we will reward those Marines who live by their core values every day. Likewise, we will ensure the timely separation of Marines who don’t.” Sgt. Maj. Schaefer will move on to be the sergeant major of Marine Air Control Squadron 2.

Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Gory, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East, and Sgt. Maj. Ernest K. Hoopii, sergeant major of MCIEAST, speak with Marines and Sailors with Marine Transport Squadron 1 after awarding Sgt. Maj. Larry J. Harrington, VMR-1 sergeant major, the Bronze Star Medal June 24.

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Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 dive in and set flares during annual mishap drill training in Kaneohe Bay, June 11. MAG-24 coordinated with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 37, Patrol Squadron 9, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Waterfront Operations, the Federal Fire Department, and the Honolulu Fire Department for this training event.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 dove into the waters of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to conduct annual mishap drill training, June 11. The unit coordinated with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron Light 37, Patrol Squadron 9, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Waterfront Operations, the Federal Fire Department, and the Honolulu Fire Department for this training event. Capt. John Kolb, an aviation safety officer with MAG24 and a native of Rock Springs, Wyo., discussed the purpose for conducting this training. “The drill is designed to exercise and enhance unit, station and emergency response procedures and coordination,” Kolb said. “Conducting mishap drills in a safe and controlled environment builds familiarity with procedures, so that should an actual mishap occur, responders have developed some amount of muscle memory.” An UH-1Y Venom helicopter sent a simulated “mayday” call, signaling the beginning of the drill. Approximately one mile north of Pyramid Rock, the helicopter

simulated a catastrophic mechanical failure, resulting in 14 survivors floating in the water. The survivors used their survival equipment to remain afloat, signaled for help and made radio contact with the rescue vehicle. Air traffic controllers cleared the airspace of nonparticipating aircraft and directed a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter to the scene to coordinate rescue efforts. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Dan Immeker, an aviation flight physiologist with MAG-24 and a native of Orange City, Iowa, discussed the importance of mishap drill training. “This is really a great opportunity to train like we fight,” Immeker said. As the CH-53E helicopter informed air traffic controllers of the status of the survivors, they directed the rescue vehicles. For the purpose of this drill, three rescue vehicles were used. There were two helicopters and a rescue boat from MCB Hawaii’s Waterfront Operations. The first 10 survivors were rescued by either being hoisted into or suspended below one of the two helicopters in a rescue basket. The final four survivors were rescued by boat. Once rescued, all survivors were taken to the casualty collection point and evaluated by medical personnel. Maj. Chad Bignell, the director of safety and standard-

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 conduct annual mishap drill training rescuing simulated survivors with the help of the Honolulu Fire Department in Kaneohe Bay, June 11.

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Sgt. Patrick Gilbert, a team leader with Battery A, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, talks with coalition officers about the battalion’s role in air defense during their tour of Exercise Bold Quest 13-1 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., June 19. The Marines of 2nd LAAD constantly study aircraft silhouettes to positively identify whether they are friendly or hostile aircraft.

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Coalition officers took a tour of Exercise Bold Quest 13-1 crews and equipment on Cherry Point and Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, June 19, examining how each piece of gear and associated crew performed during the exercise. The exercise’s main objective was testing and integrating new gear for Identification Friend or Foe, or IFF, from multiple allied nations into a single battle picture. Several nations provided equipment, crew and aircraft including France, Germany, Italy, Norway and others. Other allied nations who didn’t send equipment and crew sent observers to learn lessons from the other nations’ performance during the exercise. “Bold Quest gave us a chance to do some vital training, especially in the mode four and mode five arena in Identification Friend or Foe,” said Maj. Richard P. Owens, the Marine Corps’ service lead for participation in the exercise. “You have to know what’s out there and if it’s friendly or not. The radar paints a picture and it comes back with the feed, but you don’t know what that is until you get a good identification on it.” “Mode four” and “mode five” are two different systems of IFF equipment. Mode four is currently in use today across the U.S. military and with many of our allies. Mode five is a more advanced system currently being developed and implemented into militaries around the world. IFF works by using radio transponders present on all aircraft today. Transponders send out a signal detailing what kind of aircraft it is and who owns the aircraft. Military aircraft, however, can turn off their transponders to avoid enemies using the transponders to target them. This presents its own problem because with the transponders off, friendly forces can’t tell immediately if an aircraft is friendly or hostile. To solve this, mode four and mode five IFF systems send a signal to the aircraft transponder and force it to respond. If the transponder doesn’t respond, it is a potential enemy. “Australia is looking at mode five IFF integration across a number of platforms, so it’s been informative to see where not only the U.S. but the European nations are going with that aspect of identification friend or foe,” said Wing Commander David Paddison, an Australian observer with the exercise. “I think it provides us with an increased level of situational awareness.” In recent history, like Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya and Bosnia, American forces worked side-by-side with coalition partners to reach their objectives. While combined operations are beneficial for the militaries involved, they have their own problem in terms of language barriers and differing operation procedures that exercises like Bold Quest help overcome. “These capabilities can only be reached with experience, with operations and exercises,” said Col. Vincenzo Falzarano, the country lead for Italy. “Now, we have many more coalition than joint operations, which means each operation will involve several different nations, and we need to prepare our soldiers to be ready when we have combined operations. Bold Quest is an opportunity to test what we already operate in Italy and to see the interoperability with all the other nation’s systems.”

Marines, Sailors and coalition forces observe a Norwegian projection of the area of operation during Exercise Bold Quest 13-1.

Army officers explain the capabilities of the Identification Friend or Foe components of the PATRIOT missile system during a tour by coalition officers of Exercise Bold Quest 13-1 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, N.C., June 19.

Marines with Battery A, 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, demonstrate the use of a Stinger, a shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missile, during a tour by coalition officers of Exercise Bold Quest 13-1.

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An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 lands onboard the JS Hyuga, during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 for the first time in history off the coast of Naval Base Coronado, June 14. Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013 is a multinational amphibious exercise off the Southern California coast that refocuses Navy, Marine Corps and coalition forces in their ability to conduct complex amphibious operations essential for global crisis response across the range of military operations.

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AT SEA – The U.S. Marines made their first landing with an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor helicopter aboard a Japanese ship, June 14, 2013. The landing is significant because it provides another avenue of approach during any future humanitarian and disaster relief operations in the region. As part of the ongoing Exercise Dawn Blitz 2013, the Marines from Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade demonstrated the abilities of the MV22 aircraft aboard Japanese Maritime Defense Force’s ship JS Hyuga for the first time off of the Southern California coast. “The Osprey landing here is a historic event,” said Marine Brig. Gen.

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Plan ahead with pets before PCS PFC. VICTOR A. ARRIAGA MCAS CHERRY POINT

With Marines permanently changing stations between June and August, Marine Corps bases and air stations face a major issue during this time; pet abandonment. “I think a lot of times service members don’t want to take them to an animal shelter because they think they are going to be euthanized,” said Elaine B. Taylor, an animal control officer with the provost marshal’s office. “If you love your pet and cannot take them with you, the worst thing you can do is let them go.” Resources are available to find pets a home, said Taylor. There are ways to put the word out there. Going on websites, looking on newspapers and just contacting personnel at the animal control office are some available resources, said Taylor. For Marines who are about to PCS and are unsure of what to do, contacting the air station’s veterinary clinic will provide them with the information needed. “They can contact animal control and ask them what to do,” said Taylor. “If you can’t keep your pet, the responsible thing to do is to contact someone and see if you can find a home for it.” When a pet is abandoned on the air station there are consequences for the owner of the pet. “Abandonment of animals is a criminal offense,” said Taylor. “Abandonments, neglect and abuse are three criminal offenses on this air station.” If you commit any of those, said Taylor, you lose your right to have pets aboard the air station. “Being responsible and educated can help to avoid these problems,” said Taylor. Taylor advises Marines to make arrangements for pet transportation well before a PCS and to carry health and rabies certificates to avoid complications during travel. Vaccinations are needed to travel to any foreign countries. When traveling, pets must also have an identification tag attached to its collar at all times. Sarah O’Mayo, whose husband was stationed at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, agrees that being prepared and planning ahead are important if moving. “Make sure you get your pets thoroughly checked out and give yourself at least a month’s time because you never know what is going to come up,” said O’Mayo. Additionally, all animals must obtain a microchip before arriving in Japan to easily screen for rabies. The microchip can be obtained at the local vet clinic, said O’Mayo. There are different rules and regulations on owning pets depending on where a service member is stationed. For specific details on owning a pet aboard Cherry Point, refer to air station order 10570.1R, which can be found at www.bit.ly/petorder.

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Sarah O’Mayo, whose husband was stationed Camp Kinser, Okinawa, poses with her dog Poppy on June 4. After her husband received orders from Okinawa to Cherry Point, O’Mayo went through the process of changing duty stations with a pet.

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Children of all ages went from booth to booth at the station theater Friday to learn about being healthy, staying fit and remaining safe on a day-to-day basis. The children spoke with the fire department, different sections of the Naval Health Clinic, Semper Fit and many local organizations that volunteered to help support the Marine Corps. “It is important for children to receive this information young,” said Berna Crosby, Semper Fit special events coordinator. “This event was not only good for the children, but the adults as well. It teaches them how to help promote helath and fitness with their children.” The next special event scheduled to be held by Semper Fit is the Cherry Point Sprint Triathlon and Relay Aug. 17. For more information on special events, call 466-2208.

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Children jump in a bounce house during the Health and Fitness Fair at the station theater Friday. Children learned how to live a healthy life, remain fit and stay safe.

A military spouse visits one of the booths with her child to learn how to promote a healthy childhood during the Health and Fitness Fair at the station theater Friday.

(Above) Children receive activity books during the fair at the station theater. The books included journals, how-to-write books and coloring books. (Left) Children learn what a full grown spine looks like during the fair Friday. Each child received a goody bag and was given more items to put into the bags as they made progress through each booth. (Right) Children gather around a booth during the fair to view dead mosquitoes and learn how to protect themselves from bug bites.

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Announcements ► Indicates new announcement Hurricane and Severe Weather Seminar Marine Corps Family Team Building will host a Hurricane and Severe Weather Seminar at Miller’s Landing today from 2:30–4: 30 p.m. The seminar is open to active duty, retirees and spouses and will ensure Marines, Sailors and their families will receive the tools and information they need for the hurricane season. Guest speakers include: Cherry Point Installation Emergency Manager, the National Weather Service, American Red Cross, Joint Legal Services Support Team, a Meteorological and Oceanographic representative and a Family Readiness Officer representative. Resource tables will be on display with information, weather preparedness kits, checklists, and other hurricane and severe weather information. To register, visit http://bit.ly/HSWSeminar. ► The Saints and Sinners Comedy Tour The Single Marine Program will host Matthew Lumpkin and Patrick Jolle in The Saints and Sinners Comedy Tour today at the Roadhouse beginning at 8:30 p.m. This free event is open to all authorized personnel 18 years and older. For more information, call 466-3027. Fourth Annual New Bern Beer Fest New Bern will host the Fourth Annual Beer Fest at the Riverfront Convention Center Saturday. Tickets cost $35. The festival will feature more than 50 American craft and regional micro breweries and more than 150 beers. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/NBBF13. ► Running Trail Closure For safety reasons, the running trail will be closed from July 1–3 between Roosevelt Blvd. and Slocum Bridge while construction is going on. Heavy equipment will be operating there as part of a project to upgrade utilities. Signs will be posted but given the high traffic in that area, alternate plans for running and walking are recommended. The section of the trail that crosses Slocum Rd. at the intersection along Roosevelt Blvd. will remain open and unaffected by the construction. ► New Bern 4th of July Celebration New Bern Parks and Recreation will host the New

Bern 4th of July Celebration at Lawson Creek Park in New Bern beginning at 5 p.m. July 4. Radio Theatre Company will read the Declaration of Independence at 5 p.m., followed by the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band from 6:30–9 p.m. Fireworks will follow the band. For more information, call 639-2902 or 639-2901. ► Civil War Songs The History Place in Morehead City will host Simon Spalding performing naval ballads and songs of the Civil War July 5 from 5–6 p.m. Tickets for Carteret Company Historical Society members will be $5. Tickets for non-members will be $8. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, call 247-7533. ► Harkers Island Fish Fry The Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center will host the Harkers Island Fish Fry July 6 from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. The food will include local fish, cole slaw, baked beans, hushpuppies, tea and dessert. Tickets for all non-active duty service members and veterans will be $8 per plate. Tickets can be bought at the door. All proceeds will benefit the museum. Active duty service members, their dependents and veterans will receive complimentary plates. To reserve your complimentary plate, call 728-1500, extension 21. Blood Glucose Screening Semper Fit will host a free blood glucose screening July 11 outside the commissary from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. For more information, call 466-6474. Hook a Kid on Golf Professional Golfers’ Association Pro Jim Ferree will host a Hook a Kid on Golf program for children ages 8– 15 at the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course. The sessions will be held from July 15–19 from 8:30 a.m.–noon. Registration is $155 and includes a set of clubs, golf shirt, hat and golf goodie bags. Participants with their own clubs pay a reduced fee of $65. For more information, call 466-5493. To register, visit the Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course. ► Sergeants Major Golf Tournament The Cherry Point Sound of Freedom Golf Course will host the Cherry Point Sergeants Major Golf Tournament

Monthly and Weekly Events Disabled Veterans Chapter 26 of the Disabled American Veterans meets the third Wednesday of the month at the Senior Center in Havelock at 7 p.m. For information, call Ancil Jones at 349-0006. Al-Anon Family Group Meeting Al-Anon family group meetings are held Mondays at 8 p.m. for family members and friends of individuals with possible alcohol problems. Meetings are held at Havelock First Baptist Church. For more information, call 4478063. Baby Boot Camp Marine Corps Family Team Building hosts a free Baby Boot Camp at the Training and Education Building every month. The next Baby Boot Camp is July 10–11 from 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Parents with children one year old

or younger will receive a hands-on experience learning to adjust to parenthood. Reservations are required. To register, call 466-3651. Domestic Violence Support Support groups for victims of domestic violence are provided by the Carteret County Domestic Violence Program. Meetings are held Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information, call 7283788. Welcome Aboard Expo Cherry Point hosts a Welcome Aboard Expo every month at Miller’s Landing. The expo is open to all new Marines, Sailors, civilian employees and spouses. The next expo is July 17 at 9 a.m. For questions or to register, contact Sandy Langlois at 466-5743.

Religious Services Sundays 9 a.m. – Liturgical Protestant Service, Fellowship Chapel 9 a.m. – Roman Catholic Mass, Memorial Chapel 11 a.m. – Contemporary Worship Service, Memorial Chapel

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Education Fairs The Cherry Point education office is currently hosting monthly career and education fairs, at the Jerry Marvel Training and Education building, room 171b. The next fair is Friday. For more information, call Dana Bayliss, at 466-2046. L.I.N.K.S. for Marines Marine Corps Family Team Building hosts a L.I.N.K.S. for Marines class at the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training every month. The next class is July 17 from 7 a.m.–noon. Marines will get a chance to test their knowledge of Marine Corps history, culture and traditions while discovering resources, services and benefits available on base. They will also gain insight on separation and deployments. For more information, call 4664637.

Signs of Terrorist Activity: Suspicious Persons People who don’t seem to belong in the workplace, neighborhood, business establishment or anywhere else on or near a military facility are suspicious persons. Specific activities include suspicious border crossings, stowaways, or people jumping ship in port. If you observe suspicious activities, call Cherry Point Emergency Dispatch immediately at 466-3616 or report it online at USMCEagleEyes.org.

Hotlines 2nd MAW Command Inspector General 466-5038 Station Inspector 466-3449 Fraud, Waste and Abuse If you know of or suspect any fraud, waste or abuse aboard MCAS Cherry Point, call 4662016. Suicide/Stress To talk to someone at the National Suicide

Hotline, call 1-800-273-8255. To seek confidential counseling with personal battles, call the DSTRESS line at 1-877-476-7734. Sexual Assault This procedure is not meant to replace calling 911 if you are in immediate danger. Immediately call 665-4713, which is monitored 24/7. Severe Weather and Force Protection Cherry Point personnel call 466-3093. FRC East personnel call 464-8333. DLA personnel call 466-4083.

Aug. 9 at noon. The tournament will be in four-player superball format and will give service members an opportunity to meet the new Cherry Point sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin L. Pangborn, and the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Christopher G. Robinson. Registration for annual golf members and E-5 and below is $35. Registration for E-6 and E-7 is $45 and registration for E-8, E-9, officers and all others is $50. For more information, call 466-3044.

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