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Friday, May 19, 2017 Vol. 52, No. 19 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

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Leading the Future

Marine shapes next generations of leaders through mentorship

Cpl. Jamie Brooks instructs Marines as they prepare for a Marine Corps Martial Arts belt test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 15. Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times a week to coach a youth sports team. He also spends one weekend a month volunteering at events in the local Beaufort community. Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer A Marine stands in the shadows, looking at the empty football field in front of him. He waits in the silence of the dawn. The flood lights turn on and shine onto the martial arts weapons, neatly displayed, ready for use. It is

early enough in the morning that the moon and stars are clearly visible and the base is still and silent. The 22-year-old’s face is weathered by the elements. As other Marines begin to gather around the instructor his tired expression is replaced with a confident smile as he greets his students.

Cpl. Jamie D. Brooks has dedicated a majority of his time during off-duty hours to teach, lead, train and mentor Marines as well as the local Beaufort community in the past two year. What sets him apart from his peers is the dedication to help others regardless of the sacrifices he has to endure. Brooks

was introduced to youth sports at an early age and understands the impact it can have on a young person’s life. He approaches both coaching and training with the same mentality he grew up on.

“I grew up playing baseball,” said the adsee

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Fightertown observes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Story by: Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Staff Writer

May is observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the rest of the Department of Defense.

The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country.

May was officially designated as AAPI heritage month in 1992 when it was signed into law.

According to Marine administrative message 208/17, the month of May

was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the trans-continental railroad on May 10, 1869. Each

year, a theme is selected to unify the celebration and remembrance around the country. The theme for this year’s AAPI Heritage Month is ‘Unite Our Voices by Speaking Together.’

Major Kurt Chew-Een Lee was the first Asian-American U. S. Marine Corps officer. In 1950, as a lieutenant and a machine-gun platoon commander in 1st Marine Division, Major Lee distinguished himself in the midst of a blizzard in the mountains of Northeast Korea. While facing advancing Chinese troops

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May is observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the rest of the Department of Defense. The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country. May was officially designated as AAPI heritage month in 1992 when it was signed into law.

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Alfred A. Cunningham, the first Marine officer to be assigned to “duty in connection with aviation”

by Major General Commandant William P. Biddle, reported for aviation training at the Naval Aviation Camp at Annapolis, Maryland, and Marine aviation had its official beginning.

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Call Sign: The origins of the Marine and Naval Aviator tradition but their use is not totally exclusive to the former.

How an aviator gets a Civilians know them nickname varies. Length and as nicknames, but for the aviation Marines and sailors familiarity of name, play on name, a unique personal they’re ‘call signs.’ Just like the wings worn on their appearance, a unique event uniform, call signs are given or just overall tomfoolery.

For instance, if a Marine to them by fellow aviators. is a large person who has Since the radio was first used in aircraft, pilots would a habitual weight-training schedule, “Hulk” might be use their already given assigned to that pilot. nicknames over the radio It is considered bad form for security. Since then, the nicknames evolved into call to try to give oneself a call sign and it is also common signs and are now given to for aviators to be given a aviators by their peers. fairly hilarious call sign, The call sign is a and the more they complain substitute for the aviator’s about it, the more likely it is given name, and is used on to stick. Some stick with one flight suit and flight jacket name tags, painted/displayed call sign forever, while in other cases an aviator might beneath the officer’s or enlisted aircrewman’s name have a series of call signs throughout his or her career. on aircraft fuselages or For those given a call sign canopy rails, and in radio that they don’t like, it’s best conversations.

They are most commonly if they keep it to themselves.

And the more you don’t like used in tactical jet aircraft it, the more it’s going to communities, fighter and attack, than in other aircraft stick. Once or twice a year, communities such as airlift, those that wish to change their call sign may do so in mobility, maritime patrol, Story by: Staff Sgt. Dengrer M. Baez Public Affairs Chief

an informal meeting.

For the Marines and sailors in the air, call signs not only identify, but they’re also used as positive reinforcement. Call Signs are a tool to correct bad habits and enforce lessons learned among the officers.

Marines tend to give each other less popular call signs because they tend to be more demanding on their peers.

Pilots and weapons systems officers are not the only ones who receive call signs, aircrew do as well.

Call signs can be used as a morale boost. The point is to maintain a lighthearted attitude and keep the receiver from getting too proud or arrogant.

From its humble beginnings as nothing more than a nickname a pilot would use over early radios, call signs have evolved to mean more to those that use them every day and will always have a place in aviation’s history.

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Fightertown Marines give back: Red Cross blood drive

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

A Marine gives blood during the Red Cross blood drive at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. According to the Red Cross, one donation can save up to three lives. There is a need for a blood donation about every two seconds. Marines and sailors could give blood or just red cells. The Marine is with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

A Marine gives blood during the Red Cross blood drive at the station chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. According to the Red Cross, one donation can save up to three lives. The Marine is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald

A Marine goes through a red cell donation at the station chapel for the Red Cross aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. During a red cell donation instead of giving a pint of red cells, platelets, and plasma, donors give a pint of just red cells.

Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. The Marine is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Beaufort.

A Marine finihes giving blood at the station chapel during the Red Cross blood drive aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. According to the Red Cross, there is a need for a blood donation about every two seconds. Marines and sailors could give blood or they just red cells. The Marine is with the Provost Marshal’s Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

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May is observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the rest of the Department of Defense. The month is a celebration of the achievements reached by Asian Americans and everything they have given this country.

deployed to aid North Korean forces, Lee drew enemy fire and yelled phrases in Mandarin to confuse the enemy and expose the position of Chinese units. His bravery enabled his unit to take a Chinese-occupied base despite his unit’s significantly lower numbers. During the Korean War, he received the Navy Cross, the Silver Star, and two purple hearts for his heroism.

President Jimmy Carter was the

first president to designate an annual celebration of Asian American and Pacific Is lander Heritage Week, in October 1978. Twelve years later, President George H. W. Bush signed an extension making May 1990 the first AAPI Heritage Month, changing the observance from a week to a month.

“There are more than 20 million Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. and each day through their actions, they make America more vibrant, more prosperous and more secure,” said President Donald J. Trump, in a

statement about AAPI Month 2017.

During the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, commanders are encouraged to take time to recognize and celebrate the contributions AAPI’s have made to the U.S. and armed services. Commanders are further encouraged to conduct programs and promote participation in observance of events both on base and in the local community, and to develop local themes for use at their commands.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort volunteer spotlight:

Gemma Downard

Gemma Downard is a Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills mentor and manager.

Marine Corps Community Services Beaufort offers educational classes, volunteer opportunities and other services designed to help Marines, spouses and children to be healthy and successful. The classes they offer provide opportunities to network, learn and tools to navigate a military lifestyle.

Some of the classes they offer are L.I.N.K.S., Family Readiness Program, Readiness and Deployment Support, and Life Skills. Often these classes are taught by knowledgeable volunteers and spouses.

Gemma Downard is a Lifestyle Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills mentor and manager. She volunteers her time teaching L.I.N.K.S.

for Brits, the class for spouses of the F-35B U.K. squadron stationed aboard MCAS Beaufort.

Downard has been aboard the air station with her spouse for the past three years. As a L.I.N.K.S. mentor she teaches classes and provides supports for women who face similar struggles being stationed abroad and away from family. As a manager she prepares all of the class materials.

“I think these classes are so important. They give a sense of community and the opportunity to learn so much about the Marine Corps, services available and the other members of

the class. We might be from different countries, but certainly as a spouse we face the same challenges with moving around, being away from family and we can all learn from each other, realizing we aren’t going through this alone. Sharing this information and knowledge is vital in ensuring the spouses feel successful and thriving in this lifestyle. It also gives our service member faith and confidence that their spouse is taken care of, allowing them to focus on their job.”

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Marines earn academic credit for professional military education, training Story by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer

The Commandant of the Marine Corps released his Message to the Force 2017, outlining six resolutions for every Marine to strive towards throughout this year. Among those he states, “become smarter because you mind is a weapon,” The Commandant states that true military professionals study and write. In addition to reading five books off of the Commandant’s Professional Reading List he encourages Marines to pursue education programs and earn a degree.

In order to promote and help Marines achieve this, the Marine Corps has adopted the ‘Partnership Approach’. According to the administrative message 227/17 this approach consists of informing Marines of existing opportunities with civilian institutions, as well as initiatives aimed at enhancing such partnerships.

The partnership approach assists Marines by maximizing the amount of credit they receive for military training, education, and experience through evaluation by the American Council on Education and partnership with accredited college and universities.

According to 227/17 ACE evaluates military training and education courses in order to make recommendations about how much and what type of academic credit colleges and universities should grant to Marines. Some colleges and universities will take the ACE recommen-

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ministrative specialist with the Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “I started playing in second grade and have loved sports ever since. Looking back, I realize that the skills

dations, others use them as a guide.

For more information on military courses evaluated by ACE go to http://www.acenet.edu/newsroom/Pages/Military-Guide-Online.aspx. For a list of colleges and universities that accept ACE credit recommendations go to http:// www2.acenet.edu/CREDITCollegeNetwork/.

Other resources available to assist with earning a degree is the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges and a Marine’s Joint Service Transcript.

The SOC Degree Network System consists of 155 regionally accredited colleges and universities that offer degree programs to service members, including distance learning programs at or near base education centers worldwide.

Many courses offered by DNS institutions have two-way guaranteed transferability, making it easier for Marines to complete degrees no matter where they move during their military careers.

The JST is document that describes the courses a Marine has completed, and how many and what type of credit ACE recommends for each course. Marines can obtain an unofficial copy of their JST, and request an official copy be sent to a particular college, online via the JST website at: https://jst.doded. mil/smart/signIn.do.

According to 227/17 Marines can take advantage of existing degree opportunities by performing the following steps:

I learned playing sports as a kid are important life skills.

That’s why I coach now, to give back and teach the kids in my community not only the sport, but team work and self-discipline.”

Brooks grew up in Roseville, Mich. A year after graduating high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. After completing recruit training at

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Review JST and ensure it reflects all of the training and education completed to date.

2. Meet with an Education Services Officer at local installation education center to review JST and select a home college and degree program.

3. Choose a degree program and a home college.

4. Submit a Student Agreement to the home college and a request for Tuition Assistance.

5. Complete required coursework depending on the program, credits may be earned by resident and/or distance courses, or examination.

The Marine Corps has invested significant time and money into the education of their Marines, ensuring they can adequately perform their duties and continue to develop critical thinking skills.

The Marine Corps strongly encourages that all Marines make continued education a high priority by providing programs and tools to leverage the training and education they have already received into appropriate academic credit towards a civilian college degree.

“Just like it takes practice, repetition, and dedication to get to 20+ pull-ups, it takes hard work to sharpen our minds and think critically,” said General Robert Neller, the 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps. “It costs us nothing to think. In fact, our best ideas have historically come forth when our Corps was most challenged.”

Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, Marine Combat Training, and his military occupational school in Camp Gilbert H. Johnson, N.C., he reported to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Soon after arriving to the air station Brooks realized that his life was missing something.

“I was working out in the gym one day and saw a Ma-

Photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez

A Marine is congratulated during a joint-service graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, June 3, 2016. Service members who completed their degree online were invited to the ceremony to have an official graduation to attend. The Marine is stationed aboard MCRD Parris Island.

rine Corps Community Services poster asking for Marines to coach youth sports teams,” said Brooks. “I realized coaching was something I could do to make a difference and give back.”

He began coaching three youth sports teams a year, but he still wanted to do more with his time.

In February of this year

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Cpl. Jamie Brooks instructs Marines as they prepare for a Marine Corps Martial Arts belt test aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 15. Brooks became a MCMAP Instructor during February this year. Since then he has been providing classes for Marines. “I think a lot of times it’s easy for Marines to become complacent, especially being stationed aboard an air station,” said Brooks. “Whenever I run a MCMAP class I make sure the Marines run the obstacle course and the confidence course so they remember that they are a tactical athlete.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips

Cpl. Jamie Brooks receives Presidential Volunteer Service Awards from the volunteer program coordinator, Paula Dyson, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 9. Brooks volunteers his time coaching youth sports teams and at events within the local Beaufort community. Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks closes out his youth t-ball practice with a team huddle aboard Laurel Bay, May 14. Brooks has been coaching youth sports teams for the past two years. “I grew up playing sports and I think it’s important to give back,” said Brooks. “I want the kids I teach to feel successful at their sports and to see measurable improvement. I also know that I am teaching them things that I learned while playing sports as a kid; things like team work and self-discipline.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Brooks attended the Martial Arts Instructor course at MCRD Parris Island. Since then he has been running MCMAP courses six days a week. His classes begin at 4:30 a.m. and end at 7 a.m.

“I wake up at four every morning and get ready for MCMAP,” said Brooks. “After class I’ll change over for work and work until 4:30 p.m. After, I coach a sports team three times a week.”

When Brooks is coaching he focuses on teaching proper technique. For each sport he coaches he ensures that the players get the attention they need, adjusting his coaching methods to each individual.

“If one of my players is struggling with a skill, I make sure I take the time to work with them in a way that gets through to them,” said Brooks. “I remember when I was growing up I used to struggle with batting. One of my players had the same issue and after I figured out how to teach them in a way that they understood, they got it. Now they are one of my most reliable batters on -the team.”

Brooks approaches his coaching and teaching with an understanding that everyone learns differently as he did in the past. He explains that the most important thing is that the Marine or player can measure their success by the amount of improvement.

“My personal philosophy is that I want them to walk away knowing that they are better than when they began,” said Brooks. “They will know that they overcame whatever they were struggling with. I like to think that one day someone I coached or taught could become a great athlete.”

When it comes to physical

training Brooks pushes his Marines and players to the limit. Whether they are running drills or racing through the obstacle course, he demands 100 percent effort.

“The reason why I take my Marines to the obstacle course and the confidence course is because I want them to remember that they are a Marine – a tactical athlete,” said Brooks. “It’s easy for Marines to become complacent, being stationed aboard an air station, but I want to make sure they get back to the basics. I want them to feel like they are doing ‘Marine things’, pushing themselves and overcoming their own expectations of themselves.

That’s what being a Marine is all about.”

According to Brooks an important aspect of leadership development is sacrificing your time to invest in the community around you. He volunteers once a month out in the local Beaufort community.

“Even though I don’t have a lot of down time I never get tired of it,” said Brooks. “It really doesn’t take that much to make a difference in the lives of people around you. A few hours a day is all it takes. Seeing the change in a Marine’s mindset – the confidence they gain, or seeing the joy in the kids’ faces is what makes it all worth it.”

Brooks was awarded the bronze and silver Presidential Volunteer Service Award and has plans to continue to instruct, coach and volunteer.

He wants to encourage more Marines to get out there and make a difference for others as he strives to every day.

“True leaders will make the time to invest in and mentor others,” said Brooks. “I want to know that I made a difference in someone’s life and made them better.”

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Kilo and November Company Graduates Honor Graduates Platoon 3032

Platoon 3037

Pfc. M. K. Maples, Loveland, OH Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. K. J. Beamon

Pfc. M. M. Dewitt, Frederick, MD Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M. D. Workman

Platoon 3033

Platoon 4018

Pfc. C. L. Theriot Jr, Goose Creek, SC Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. J. M. Lawson

Pfc. Hicks, H. N., Charleston, SC Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. M. J. Maganasaldivar

Platoon 3036

Platoon 4019

Pfc. L.A.Cruzmorales, Pembroke Pines, FL Senior Drill Instructor: Staff Sgt. Z. Martin

Pfc. Jewell, H. B., Grand Blanc, MI Senior Drill Instructor: Sgt. K. M. Erianne

Platoon 3032 Pvt. Aukerman, N. R. , Pfc. Barnes, A. D. , Pvt. Bartram, C. S. , Pfc. Batista, M. A. , Pfc. Benitez Jr, L. L. , Pvt. Bird, J. A. , Pfc. Bolena, B. J. , Pfc. Brewster, J. D. LCpl Bullock Jr., K. L. , Pvt. Capogrossi, C. J. , Pvt. Charette, R. P. , Pvt. Cleland, Z. B. , Pvt. Custer, M. S. , Pfc. Damico Jr., M. A. , Pvt. Davis, M. K. , Pfc. Dehart, S. D. , Pfc. Diaz, A. J. , Pvt. Douglas, W. , Pvt. Duncan, C. A. , Pvt. Foyle, A. J. , Pvt. Franciscoaguirre, S. R.* , Pfc. Furlough, J. M.* , Pvt. Garcia, A. , Pvt. Gardner, J. L. , Pvt. George, M. D. , Pfc. Godoy, E. S. , Pvt. Gordon, R. C. , Pvt. Hagler, C. T. , Pvt. Hamilton, A. R. , Pfc. Harris, A. R. , Pvt. Hayes, R. , Pfc. Ingle, L. C. , Pvt. Israel, M. L. , Pvt. Jacobs, J. N. , Pfc. Jenkins, M. W. , Pfc. Jessee, J. B. , Pvt. Koski, C. M. , Pfc. Kwan, S. J. , Pvt. Lewis, C. R. , Pvt. Ludwig, K. M. , Pfc. Mahood, E. R. , Pvt. Mang, S. , Pfc. Manley, C. L. , Pfc. Maples, M. K. , Pvt. Marlow, B. D. , Pvt. Martin, P. J. , Pvt. Mccarson, J. D. , Pvt. Mccroan II, M. J.* , Pvt. Mcgrey, Al. C. , Pvt. Odom, D. R. , Pfc. Parks Jr, D. , Pfc. Pasch, C. T. , Pvt. Patel, J. A. , Pvt. Petroff, D. D. , Pvt. Rojas, B. A. , Pvt. Rose, M. L.*

Platoon 3033 Pvt. Ali, I. , Pfc. Allen, A. C. , Pfc. Barbin, R. B.* , Pfc. Bigelow, R. A. , Pvt. Bissinger, J. R. , Pfc. Brann, A. K. , Pvt. Braswell, T. I. , Pvt. Busby, J. K. , Pfc. Cessna, T. M. , Pfc. Chong, W. S.* , Pvt. Clum, Z. A. , Pvt. Coats, H. J. , Pfc. Cole, A. M.* , Pfc. Collins, G. W. , Pvt. Crosley, T. R. , Pvt. Delbosque, A. E. , Pvt. Duszynski, S. M. , Pfc. Fee, G. G. , Pfc. Floresayllon, G. , Pvt. Fought, S. C. , Pvt. Gainey, C. L. , Pvt. Ginder, C. B. , Pfc. Goode, D. E. , Pfc. Goodhue, T. J. , Pvt. Greendavis, J. J.* , Pvt. Haun, M. S. , Pfc. Hayes, R. T. , Pvt. Hernandez, J. S. , Pvt. Hernandezmillares, E. R. , Pvt. Hertel, J. D. , Pfc. Hibian, A. J. , Pfc. Hodge, C. D. , Pfc. Holl, L. P. , Pvt. Hottinger, Z. E. , Pvt. Jenkins, H. A. , Pfc. Jernigan, C. J. , Pvt. Kalinski, T. M. , Pvt. Kuhn, J. E. , Pvt. Langley, H. S. , Pfc. Lannan, P. M. , Pfc. Lawrence, B. J.* , Pfc. Lowe, J. J. , Pvt. Miller, N. D. , Pfc. Mendoza, J. D. , Pfc. Paiva, A. J. , Pfc. Porter, W. G. , Pvt. Ragland, T. L. , Pvt. Reyes, L. C. , Pvt. Richmond, P. A. , Pvt. Rios, F. L. , Pvt. Rivera, J. R. , Pvt. Roa, D. M. , Pvt. Rodriguezmontez, M. C. , Pvt. Ruiz, A. , Pfc. Scott, B. T. , Pvt. Seals Jr, M. L. , Pfc. Sevilla, Joshua J. , Pvt. Smith, E. M. , Pvt. Snead, A. W. , Pvt. Stinson, W. A. , Pvt. Stone, H. W. , Pfc. Theriot Jr, C. L. , Pvt. Valderrama, A. G. , Pvt. Villanueva, J. A. , Pvt. Vincelette, P. A. , Pfc. Walker, O. M. , Pvt. Wellham, T. A. , Pfc. Williams, B. D. , Pfc. Wood, J. L. , Pfc. Zemkosky, J. T.

Platoon 3036 Pfc. Alvarez, G. G. , Pvt. Ambos, D. J. , Pfc. Barriosgarcia, B. A. , Pvt. Bartlett, J. , Pfc. Beckel, K. R. , Pfc. Bohanan, C. I. , Pvt. Brown, Z. M. , Pvt. Buensalida, P. G. , Pvt. Carrabis, M. W. , Pvt. Carter, M. D. , Pvt. Castellino, G. G. , Pvt. Castilloespinal, A. , Pvt. Chagas, M. A. , Pvt. Colondominguez, D. M. , Pvt. Cruzmorales, L. A.* , Pvt. Daniels, T. L. , Pvt. Donahue, F. S. , Pvt. Fadoir, A. J. , Pvt. Faught, T. C. , Pvt. Fleming, K. D. , Pvt. Gonzalez, C. A. , Pvt. Gray, A. K. , Pvt. Hardison, C. D. , Pvt. Heeder, T. A. , Pvt. Jeremiah, J. A. , Pvt. Jindra, J. P. , Pvt. Johnson, B. L. , Pvt. Kayanja, L. , Pvt. Keyt, S. D. , Pfc. Kim, J. T. , Pfc. Kirkwood, C. W. , Pvt. Knuckles, H. C. , Pvt. Kopp, R. E. , Pfc. Kopp Jr, J. S. , Pvt. Laguna, A. M. , Pvt. Latvis, W. J. , Pvt. Lewis, D. W. , Pvt. Martinez, P. C. , Pvt. Martinezramirez, E. , Pfc. Maxwell, J. L. , Pfc. Merino, J. , Pvt. Moreno, A. M.* , Pvt. Morin, C. O. , Pfc. Mulhall, J. P. , Pvt. Orr Jr, S. P. , Pfc. Parris, M. B. , Pvt. Pinner, D. C. , Pvt. Pitts, A. H. , Pvt. Pizzuti, T. A. , Pfc. Ramos Jr, C. A. , Pvt. Revere, S. I. , Pfc. Richards, J. S. , Pvt. Roseborough Jr, J. D. , Pvt. Ross, B. S. , Pvt. Schille, C. M. , Pfc. Servita, A. B. , Pfc. Settles, E. R. , Pvt. Simons, B. M. , Pvt. Smith, D. A.* , Pvt. Snyder, C. J. , Pvt. Stanuszek, J. A. , Pvt. Suculandaordonez, B. J. , Pfc. Szczepanski, C. G. , Pfc. Thelusme, Q. , Pfc. Torresvazquez, D. J. , Pvt. Westphal, T. M. , Pfc. Wilker, J. A. , Pvt. Williams, B.* , Pvt. Wilson, N. J.

Platoon 3037

Pvt. Allen, N. D. , Pvt. Alomarpriestley, C. M. , Pfc. Alvarado, O. A. , Pfc. Arias, M. A. , Pvt. Blaisdell, M. J. , Pvt. Browne, L. F. , Pfc. Bruce, M. S. , Pfc. Buelis, F. G. , Pfc. Canales, D. A. , Pvt. Cardenas, J. , Pvt. Carnes, B. S. , Pfc. Carter Iii, R. A. , Pfc. Chilton, B. A. , Pvt. Ckyyou, K. , Pfc. Cortez, A. , Pvt. Davis, S. L. , Pvt. Deangelis, M. L. , Pvt. Delarosaayala, J. S. , Pfc. Derico, J. A. , Pfc. Dewitt, M. M. * , Pfc. Dodds, J. A. , Pvt. Dye, Z. C. , Pvt. Evans, N. A. , Pfc. Fabian, M. P. , Pvt. French, B. T. , Pfc. Gatcomb, A. P. , Pvt. Gifft, N. R. , Pvt. Gil, Ranfis R. , Pvt. Goldman, G. J. , Pfc. Gordon, J. M. , Pfc. Hanel, Z. A. , Pvt. Houk, D. J. , Pvt. Howard, E. R. , Pfc. Hudlow, T. M. , Pvt. Hunt Ii, E. A. , Pvt. Ituarte, A. M. , Pfc. Jaquezcastro, O. A. , Pfc. Jenkins, J. R *. , Pvt. Kervin, D. M. , Pvt. Kos, B. M. , Pfc. Lacanne, J. N. , Pfc. Leding, Q. T. * , Pvt. Leet, J. D. , Pvt. Mazraani, J. G. , Pfc. Mccubbin, J. A. , Pvt. Medina, S. O. , Pvt. Parenas, D. B. , Pvt. Peluso, B. M. , Pvt. Putney, E. J. , Pfc. Reyes, A. , Pfc. Richardson, M. D. * , Pvt. Romero, H. J. , Pvt. Rorick, J. C , Pvt. Saritareynes, I. A. , Pfc. Saulsberry, S. S. , Pvt. Sinclair, T. J , Pvt. Steen, J. M. , Pvt. Taylorwright, D. R. , Pvt. Veralopez, H. A. , Pfc. Vines, J. C. , Pfc. Walters, C. R. , Pfc. Wardrick, D. , Pfc. Watkins, T. A. , Pfc. Wiedmann, J. J. , Pvt. Xie, Y. , Pvt. Young, B. S. , Pvt. Zainos, F. , Pvt. Zann, C. A.

Platoon 4018 Pvt. Aguiniga, Y. , Pvt. Albarran, T. , Pfc. Andrews, A. T. , Pvt. Arevalo, B. S. , Pvt. Arnold, M. S. , Pfc. Baker, A. M. , Pfc. Bates, S. M. , Pvt. Bowman, B. R. , Pvt. Boynton, R. N. , Pfc. Brown, S. D. , Pvt. Burnette, A. C. , Pfc. Bustamante, M. M. , Pfc. Carr, D. M. , Pfc. Cecil, G. J. , Pvt. Chaisson, H. R. , Pvt. Cole, A. C. , Pfc. Davis, E. N. , Pvt. Day, K. M. , Pfc. Echazarreta, P. , Pfc. Elliott, B. S. , Pvt. Ellis, S. D. , Pvt. Enneking, S. R. , Pvt. Faucette, Y. , Pvt. Gately, L. E. , Pfc. Gawronski, H. M. , Pfc. Godinet, K. J. , Pvt. Goodwin, J. L. , Pfc. Guinto, C. Q. , Pvt. Harris, S. M. , Pvt. Hauk, S. L. , Pvt. Hawkins, C. F. , Pvt. Hawkins, D. M. , Pfc. Hicks, H. N. , Pfc. Johnson, M. M. , Pvt. Jordan, B. M. , Pvt. Kososki, V. S. , Pvt. Lantz, G. L. , Pvt. Mahowald, K. A. , Pvt. Marquezcarrillo, M. R. , Pvt. Pleasant, P. M. , Pvt. Reid, M. A. , Pvt. Roberts, K. A. , Pvt. Rodriguez, A. H. , Pfc. Rodriguezperez, J. Y. , Pfc. Santanaberrocales, K. , Pvt. Sheardown, A. L. , Pvt. Sliby, D. R. , Pfc. Spraggins, F. D. , Pvt. Stangl, K. R. , Pvt. Taylor, A. A. , Pvt. Taylor, S. C. , Pvt. Torresrosario, A. J. , Pvt. Truax, A. W. , Pfc. Ussery, E. M. , Pfc. Vang, P. F. , Pvt. Vasquez, C. S. E2 Vassas, A. K. , Pvt. Vazquez, J. , Pfc. Vieira, K. F. , Pfc. Westlake, J. L. , Pfc. Williams, J. A. , Pvt. Winston, A. A. , Pvt. Woodworth, G. R.

Platoon 4019 Pfc. Ahuatl, M. C. , Pvt. Arnett, T. N. , Pvt. Arun, A. , Pfc. Avileshall, F. M. , Pvt. Baughman, G. L. , Pfc. Belcher, J. R. , Pvt. Benavidez, J. L. , Pvt. Berardinelli, A. L. , Pvt. Carrillo, L. L. , Pfc. Chavez, A. L. , Pfc. Chavez, L. , Pfc. Contreras, M. A. , Pvt. Culver, A.M. , Pfc. Davis, M. P. , Pfc. Decker, M. N. * , Pfc. Dejesus, A. M. * , Pvt. Downer, J. D. , Pfc. Espinoza, C. B. , Pfc. Freeman, A. L. , Pvt. Gaines, T. T. , Pvt. Garay, C. G. , Pvt. Gatten, L. J. , Pfc. Gilliard, S. M. , Pvt. Gishie, O. C. , Pvt. Gonzalez, M. C. , Pfc. Goshorn, M. K. , Pvt. Goss, J. C. , Pfc. Gray, C. M. , Pfc. Guarnes, R. D. , Pfc. Haynor, K. A. , Pfc. Helbig, E. G. , Pvt. Hiestand, M. J. , Pvt. Hudson, S. E. , Pvt. Inthavongsa, I. R. , Pfc. Jewell, H. B. * , Pfc. Kelly, T. L. , Pvt. Koroush, F. M. , Pfc. Labollita, A. N. * , Pfc. Lamour, J. A. * , Pfc. Leanoreyes, M. , Pfc. Lorenzo, B. L. * , Pvt. Losoya, E. A. , Pvt. Marquez, G. M. , Pvt. Martin, T. A. , Pfc. Meskimen, R. A. , Pvt. Munoz, D. A. , Pvt. Murillo, M. , Pvt. Nelson, A. K. , Pvt. Peci, V. , Pvt. Regensburger, R. A. , Pfc. Rene, B. J. , Pfc. Reynolds, R. J. , Pvt. Robles, R. M. , Pvt. Roche, T. L. , Pvt. Rodriguezsuarez, S. M. , Pvt. Scaturro, L. R. , Pvt. Scholl, R. M. , Pvt. Sebo, A. P. , Pfc. Taniguchi, A. N. , Pvt. Telfer, C. A. , Pvt. Thompson, C. R. , Pfc. Vila, D. , Pvt. Vuong, T. , Pfc. Watts, A. A. , Pfc. Wertsbaugh, S. B. , Pvt. Wilks, A. D.

*Denotes meritorious promotion

Wounded Heroes ★ ★ Golf Classic 2017 May 22, 2017 Hampton Hall and Belfair Clubs, Bluffton, South Carolina

“Our MISSION is to provide funds that directly support wounded military heroes through charitable programs reviewed, approved and recommended by the Birdies for the Brave which is a PGA Tour Charities, Inc. affiliate. These programs are designed specifically for the individual needs of our wounded heroes as they assimilate back into the civilian population.”

LFWMH “2016” Wounded Military Heroes

It’s impossible to adequately repay the service of veterans who return from war zones bearing the most profound of injuries. As a humble token of our gratitude, the annual Wounded Heroes Golf Classic offers these brave men and women a day of fun-filled brotherhood. Friendly rivalries play out on two superb golf courses. Veterans and community come together to enjoy patriotic entertainment. Evening festivities include dinner and silent and live auctions, with proceeds benefiting our own Lowcountry heroes.

18 Holes.

For the 7th year in succession the Wounded Heroes Golf Classic will be held at the Hampton Hall Pete Dye designed Signature course.

The sold out event added the Belfair golf course this past year for our Belfair supporters and residents to accommodate the growing demand for this popular event and will do so again in 2017.

Rick & Berkeley

We will be honored again this year by the participation of several Purple Heart recipients from the Afghanistan and Iraq war zones. They, along with fellow servicemen and women, will be joined by area residents, sponsors, contributors, and businesspeople.

“K9s For Warriors is proud to partner with the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes to give a new leash on life to warriors and rescue dogs. Outstanding organization and outstanding people.” ~ Becca Molesky, Executive Director K9s For Warriors

“The need has never been greater to honor and support our courageous military members and their families, and the Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes has been an outstanding partner in helping the PGA TOUR support wounded heroes in the South Carolina Lowcountry the past six years through the Birdies for the Brave military outreach initiative.”

– John Flaschner Vice President, Public Relations and Community Outreach, PGA TOUR

$740,000 and counting.

Over the past six years our golf classic and other fund-raising events have resulted in over $740,000 in donations for our Wounded Heroes. While we have been overwhelmed by such a great response, it is our hope that our 2017 event will add to this wonderful amount and continue our efforts to aid those who served.

LFWMH is a 100% volunteer effort. This leads to a very high percentage of all proceeds directly benefiting charities we have chosen to support. As in our prior 6 years, we have chosen to direct our donations through the PGA’s “Birdies for the Brave” military outreach program to six very deserving military charities. (1) K9s For Warriors, providing service canines to injured military suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (2) Special Operations Warrior Foundation (3) Operation Homefront (4) Military Warrior Support Foundation (5) Navy SEAL Foundation and (6) Green Beret Foundation.

To learn more about participating in our event (entry fee is $800 per foursome), donating money or items for our silent and live auctions, sponsorship opportunities, the charities we support, or our Foundation, please visit our website: www.woundedmilitaryheroes.org, email us at lfwmh@yahoo.com, or please call us at 843-815-6339.

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Friday, May 19, 2017