Location: Savannah, GA
April has been a slow military monitoring month for me. First, I've not had as many chances to play radio as I'd like and it seems that when I have had the chances there hasn't been much to hear. Today I've had the opportunity and it's been pretty fun. Overcast skies have kept down Townsend Range activity, but W-157 has been pretty busy with activity from MCAS Beaufort F/A-18s. A couple of flights have also gone to the Bulldog MOA.
I've also played around with ID Tracker on one of the BC-780s to do some recording. I'll be leaving out shortly to do some volunteer work on the B-17 at the Mighty Eighth Air Force museum and I'm going to let ID Tracker run on the 780 with the SUA and Range frequencies in it to see what I miss while I'm gone.
Another one of the new USCG frequencies has been active this morning as well. CG 107 (150.300) has been active with encrypted digital activity. So far there hasn't been any clear traffic, so I've got no idea who is using it or where it is coming from.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
Showing posts with label MCAS Beaufort. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MCAS Beaufort. Show all posts
21 April 2010
26 March 2010
VMFA-115 Returns From Japan
Story by Lance Cpl. Courtney White
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Approximately 175 Marines and three corpsmen with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, also known as the Silver Eagles, along with 60 augments with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, returned to the Air Station after a six-month deployment, March 12.
The Silver Eagles conducted a Western Pacific deployment to Iwakuni, Japan and worked alongside numerous units from the Marine Corps, Air Force and other foreign military allies.
"We did standard operations and conducted ambassador relations with allies," said Capt. Stewart Wittel, a VMFA-115 pilot. "Also, during the deployment, we were able to conduct inter-service training, large force exercises and the Cobra Gold exercise."
The inter-service training allowed the Marines and sailors to work with the Royal Thai Air Force and go on mini deployments to Kadena Air Base, Japan and Korat, Thailand.
During the deployment, the Silver Eagles and the Stingers did basic squadron training, increased air crew qualifications and was the first squadron in the Marine Corps to be fully equipped with the F/A-18 Hornets A++.
The F/A-18 Hornet A++ modification is an updated version of the F/A-18 Hornet with the latest and greatest avionic upgrades, according to Capt. James Berard, the VMFA-115 embarkation officer.
"Even though we didn't train with new equipment, we were able to increase qualifications and successfully train with foreign military on mini deployments," Berard said.
While the Marines and sailors were deployed, their spouses were able to participate in various activities such as a family holiday lunch, bowling day and, before the Marines returned, they held a "Welcome Home" banner-making party, according to Jimmie Woods, the VMFA-115 family readiness officer.
"Although I had mixed emotions about leaving my wife here during the deployment, she handled it well with the help of the [spouses] working together," said Lance Cpl. Marcus Power, a VMFA-115 aviations operator. "During the deployment, it was easy to keep in contact and made things easier knowing she was OK."
It is the job of the unit's FRO to make sure families are taken care of at all times, including deployments, according to Woods. Family readiness officers are non-deployable, so they can be with service members families and host activities to keep them in touch with their loved ones during challenging times.
"The deployment was, overall, very successful with the Marines being able to complete multiple mini deployments, focus on developing and progressing [in their job fields] and maintain a partnership with Japan," Berard said.
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, BEAUFORT, S.C. -- Approximately 175 Marines and three corpsmen with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, also known as the Silver Eagles, along with 60 augments with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, returned to the Air Station after a six-month deployment, March 12.
The Silver Eagles conducted a Western Pacific deployment to Iwakuni, Japan and worked alongside numerous units from the Marine Corps, Air Force and other foreign military allies.
"We did standard operations and conducted ambassador relations with allies," said Capt. Stewart Wittel, a VMFA-115 pilot. "Also, during the deployment, we were able to conduct inter-service training, large force exercises and the Cobra Gold exercise."
The inter-service training allowed the Marines and sailors to work with the Royal Thai Air Force and go on mini deployments to Kadena Air Base, Japan and Korat, Thailand.
During the deployment, the Silver Eagles and the Stingers did basic squadron training, increased air crew qualifications and was the first squadron in the Marine Corps to be fully equipped with the F/A-18 Hornets A++.
The F/A-18 Hornet A++ modification is an updated version of the F/A-18 Hornet with the latest and greatest avionic upgrades, according to Capt. James Berard, the VMFA-115 embarkation officer.
"Even though we didn't train with new equipment, we were able to increase qualifications and successfully train with foreign military on mini deployments," Berard said.
While the Marines and sailors were deployed, their spouses were able to participate in various activities such as a family holiday lunch, bowling day and, before the Marines returned, they held a "Welcome Home" banner-making party, according to Jimmie Woods, the VMFA-115 family readiness officer.
"Although I had mixed emotions about leaving my wife here during the deployment, she handled it well with the help of the [spouses] working together," said Lance Cpl. Marcus Power, a VMFA-115 aviations operator. "During the deployment, it was easy to keep in contact and made things easier knowing she was OK."
It is the job of the unit's FRO to make sure families are taken care of at all times, including deployments, according to Woods. Family readiness officers are non-deployable, so they can be with service members families and host activities to keep them in touch with their loved ones during challenging times.
"The deployment was, overall, very successful with the Marines being able to complete multiple mini deployments, focus on developing and progressing [in their job fields] and maintain a partnership with Japan," Berard said.
12 March 2010
More on the VMFA(AW)-224 Crash and SAR
WTOC update on the VMFA(AW)-224 F/A-18D crash earlier this week. What this story describes is pretty much what I heard from the VMFA-251 aircraft and 6542
http://www.wtoc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12126799
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
http://www.wtoc.com/Global/story.asp?S=12126799
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
10 March 2010
VMFA(AW)-224 F/A-18D Crashes Offshore of SC
http://www2.wsav.com/sav/news/local/article/south_carolina_marines_recovering_after_fighter_jet_crash/105146/
I caught the tail end of the SAR after eating dinner and before going to Church this evening. At the time I wasn't sure if it was a fighter, but I knew that it was not a drill. 282.800, SAR Common was being used and 413.000, CG 410 was being used. There were also related comms on 313.800, VMFA-251 Base and 156.800, Marine VHF Ch. 16. F/A-18Cs from VMFA-251 and Coast Guard 6542 were working the SAR; as I walked in the room, the TBOLTs from VMFA-251 and 6542 were en route to MCAS Beaufort and Sector Charleston was broadcasting on Ch. 16 that two persons had been recovered.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
I caught the tail end of the SAR after eating dinner and before going to Church this evening. At the time I wasn't sure if it was a fighter, but I knew that it was not a drill. 282.800, SAR Common was being used and 413.000, CG 410 was being used. There were also related comms on 313.800, VMFA-251 Base and 156.800, Marine VHF Ch. 16. F/A-18Cs from VMFA-251 and Coast Guard 6542 were working the SAR; as I walked in the room, the TBOLTs from VMFA-251 and 6542 were en route to MCAS Beaufort and Sector Charleston was broadcasting on Ch. 16 that two persons had been recovered.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
15 January 2010
Hawks Return From Japan
I have not heard the HAWKs return, but I look forward to hearing them back in the air and training in the Coastal Georgia area soon. They work Townsend Range frequently and that is something I should be able to hear pretty easily from Brunswick. - Mac
After six months of deployment, approximately 190 Marines and two corpsman with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the Hawks, returned to the Air Station, Tuesday from Iwakuni, Japan.
The Hawks conducted a Western Pacific deployment to Iwakuni and provided 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with additional operational capability, including flight support and disaster relief.
"The Hawks provided 1st MAW with additional assets to conduct inter-service operation in order to exercise systems as well as provide valuable experience for all aircrew and maintainers," explained Capt. Matt Humphries, a weapons systems officer with VMFA(AW) – 533.
The Hawks worked with numerous units from the Marine Corps, the Air Force, Japanese Air Self Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.
During the deployment, the Hawks pilots were able to successfully train with various types of F/A-18 Hornets, train in Dissimilar Air Combat Training with Mitsubishi F-2's and F-15 Eagle's from the JASDF and provided real-time imagery and reconnaissance in support of humanitarian and disaster relief operations in the Philippines as a result of Super Typhoon Ketsana.
"We were able to send individual Marines to work with the Army and Air Force in South Korea and Japan as part of annual bi-lateral exercises," Humphries said.
While the Marines were deployed, their spouses were able to participate in various activities such as movie night, bowling night and a yellow ribbon cruise to pass time with others who are experiencing the same thing, explained Jennifer Scherr, the VMFA(AW) – 533 family readiness officer.
"Although deployments can be demanding on families, the support of other spouses helps us know that we're not going through this alone," said Maura Quinn, spouse of a Fightertown Marine. "When you're having a rough time during a deployment, it's nice to know that others are going through the same thing and are there for you."
Spouses will continue to have support for each other and gatherings during future deployments, according to Sherr.
"As a whole, the deployment was extremely successful, with all of the Marines gaining valuable experience in all aspects of aviation and maintenance," Humphries said. "We hope to take all that we have learned and translate it into an even greater success in the United States."
The Hawks will continue training for their upcoming deployment, scheduled for early 2011.
Story by Lance Cpl. Courtney White
Date: 01.14.2010After six months of deployment, approximately 190 Marines and two corpsman with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the Hawks, returned to the Air Station, Tuesday from Iwakuni, Japan.
The Hawks conducted a Western Pacific deployment to Iwakuni and provided 1st Marine Aircraft Wing with additional operational capability, including flight support and disaster relief.
"The Hawks provided 1st MAW with additional assets to conduct inter-service operation in order to exercise systems as well as provide valuable experience for all aircrew and maintainers," explained Capt. Matt Humphries, a weapons systems officer with VMFA(AW) – 533.
The Hawks worked with numerous units from the Marine Corps, the Air Force, Japanese Air Self Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force.
During the deployment, the Hawks pilots were able to successfully train with various types of F/A-18 Hornets, train in Dissimilar Air Combat Training with Mitsubishi F-2's and F-15 Eagle's from the JASDF and provided real-time imagery and reconnaissance in support of humanitarian and disaster relief operations in the Philippines as a result of Super Typhoon Ketsana.
"We were able to send individual Marines to work with the Army and Air Force in South Korea and Japan as part of annual bi-lateral exercises," Humphries said.
While the Marines were deployed, their spouses were able to participate in various activities such as movie night, bowling night and a yellow ribbon cruise to pass time with others who are experiencing the same thing, explained Jennifer Scherr, the VMFA(AW) – 533 family readiness officer.
"Although deployments can be demanding on families, the support of other spouses helps us know that we're not going through this alone," said Maura Quinn, spouse of a Fightertown Marine. "When you're having a rough time during a deployment, it's nice to know that others are going through the same thing and are there for you."
Spouses will continue to have support for each other and gatherings during future deployments, according to Sherr.
"As a whole, the deployment was extremely successful, with all of the Marines gaining valuable experience in all aspects of aviation and maintenance," Humphries said. "We hope to take all that we have learned and translate it into an even greater success in the United States."
The Hawks will continue training for their upcoming deployment, scheduled for early 2011.
07 December 2009
VMFT-401 at MCAS Beaufort
Location: Savannah
F-5s from VMFT-401 are operating out of MCAS Beaufort this week. They worked in the SEALORD Special Use Areas today using their usual callsign SNIPER and Tac frequencies 268.300 and 285.375. They were also on the SEALORD frequencies 284.500, 376.900, and 385.300 and Beaufort Approach/Departure on 292.125.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
F-5s from VMFT-401 are operating out of MCAS Beaufort this week. They worked in the SEALORD Special Use Areas today using their usual callsign SNIPER and Tac frequencies 268.300 and 285.375. They were also on the SEALORD frequencies 284.500, 376.900, and 385.300 and Beaufort Approach/Departure on 292.125.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
06 May 2009
VMFT-401 Back at MCAS Beaufort
The F-5s from VMFT-401 are back at MCAS Beaufort, SC to do training operations with the Beaufort F/A-18 squadrons. They are using their usual callsign and frequencies: the callsigns are SNIPER ## and the Tac frequencies are 250.300, 268.300, and 300.550.
They've been working with W-157 this morning on SEALORD frequencies 284.500, 385.300, and 376.900 with TBOLT 5# (VMFA-251) AND NIKEL 3# (VMFA-122) flights.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
They've been working with W-157 this morning on SEALORD frequencies 284.500, 385.300, and 376.900 with TBOLT 5# (VMFA-251) AND NIKEL 3# (VMFA-122) flights.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
23 April 2009
MCAS Beaufort TRS
MCAS Beaufort, SC now has a 9600 baud P25 digital trunked repeater system. Over the weekend, I first heard a control channel for the system during a slight band opening. Earlier today, I took a trip to Beaufort to do some further listening to the system and found the following:
System ID: 0032h
9600 Baud P25 Mil UHF System
Sites:
386.725 - 0032h-0101 - Control Channel
386.1375
386.9625
386.5125
380.4875 - 0032h-0102 - Control Channel
(No talkgroup activity noted)
385.625 - 0032h-0103 - Control Channel
385.350
386.2125
I didn't come to any full conclusions on site locations while I was up there (in part because I'm not completely familiar with Beaufort's geography. Site 0101 is definitely on or very near to MCAS Beaufort, that much I am sure of. 0103 seems to be further to the south; I had good signal strengths on it in the area of US 21/SC 170 all the way down to SC 170 at the Beaufort/Jasper County line although it drop out at times in the area of Beaufort Memorial and spots along Ribault Rd. 0102 has me somewhat perplexed. I think it may be on MCRD Parris Island as it came in VERY strong crossing over the Lady's Island Bridge (where you can look straight south down the Beaufort River and see MCRD PI). Passing by Parris Island Gateway on SC 802, however, there was almost no signal strength on it so that leads to a bit of confusion on my part.
So far, the only Talkgroup heard on the system has been PMO (MPs) on TG 38141. I'm guessing that the system has not been up very long and that not many users have migrated over to it yet. I would also like to thank a source in Beaufort who shall be anonymous for now (because I forgot to ask him if it was OK to mention his name).
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
System ID: 0032h
9600 Baud P25 Mil UHF System
Sites:
386.725 - 0032h-0101 - Control Channel
386.1375
386.9625
386.5125
380.4875 - 0032h-0102 - Control Channel
(No talkgroup activity noted)
385.625 - 0032h-0103 - Control Channel
385.350
386.2125
I didn't come to any full conclusions on site locations while I was up there (in part because I'm not completely familiar with Beaufort's geography. Site 0101 is definitely on or very near to MCAS Beaufort, that much I am sure of. 0103 seems to be further to the south; I had good signal strengths on it in the area of US 21/SC 170 all the way down to SC 170 at the Beaufort/Jasper County line although it drop out at times in the area of Beaufort Memorial and spots along Ribault Rd. 0102 has me somewhat perplexed. I think it may be on MCRD Parris Island as it came in VERY strong crossing over the Lady's Island Bridge (where you can look straight south down the Beaufort River and see MCRD PI). Passing by Parris Island Gateway on SC 802, however, there was almost no signal strength on it so that leads to a bit of confusion on my part.
So far, the only Talkgroup heard on the system has been PMO (MPs) on TG 38141. I'm guessing that the system has not been up very long and that not many users have migrated over to it yet. I would also like to thank a source in Beaufort who shall be anonymous for now (because I forgot to ask him if it was OK to mention his name).
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
18 April 2009
MCAS Beaufort Trunked Repeater System?
I'm awaiting confirmation from someone who lives in the Beaufort area, but I think I've discovered a military UHF trunked system for Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort:
System/Site ID: 0032h-0103
385.625 Control Channel
385.350 Digital Voice
386.2125 Digital Voice
TG 38141 Beaufort MPs? -12, 13, 14 wkg BEAUFORT (Dispatch)
System/Site ID: 0032h-0103
385.625 Control Channel
385.350 Digital Voice
386.2125 Digital Voice
TG 38141 Beaufort MPs? -12, 13, 14 wkg BEAUFORT (Dispatch)
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
12 January 2009
VMFA(AW)-224 Deploys to Japan This Week
According to news reports from WSAV and WTOC in Savannah, VMFA(AW)-224 deploys to Japan for a six month rotation this week. Approximately 20 personnel departed today with the bulk of the squadron to follow later in the week. I was not around the radios today, so I didn't hear if the squadron's F/A-18s departed or if it was an advance party that departed.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
09 December 2008
VMFT-401 "SNIPERS" at MCAS Beaufort
VMFT-401 F-5s arrived at MCAS Beaufort yesterday afternoon and worked with various F/A-18 flights from Beaufort this afternoon using their usual callsign SNIPER.
Air-to-air frequencies were 268.300, 300.550, and 313.850. Common frequencies for the air combat training with the F/A-18s was the W-157 Discrete 385.300 (376.900 and 349.800 may be used as well).
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
Air-to-air frequencies were 268.300, 300.550, and 313.850. Common frequencies for the air combat training with the F/A-18s was the W-157 Discrete 385.300 (376.900 and 349.800 may be used as well).
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
25 September 2008
Yet Another Frequency Change at MCAS Beaufort
In addition to previously noted changes at MCAS Beaufort, I've heard yet another one over the last few days. VMFA(AW)-224 Base seems to have changed from 305.800 to 344.200.
344.200 used to be the Base frequency for VMFA(AW)-332. When VMFA(AW)-332 when into Cadre status, I left their frequencies programmed in just for something like this. You never know when a frequency might come back into use.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
344.200 used to be the Base frequency for VMFA(AW)-332. When VMFA(AW)-332 when into Cadre status, I left their frequencies programmed in just for something like this. You never know when a frequency might come back into use.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
02 September 2008
MCAS Beaufort Frequency Changes
A NOTAM for MCAS Beaufort list the following frequency changes for MCAS Beaufort Ground, Tower, and Beaufort Approach/Departure:
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
- 336.400, Ground replaced with 348.625
- 340.200, Tower Primary replaced with 342.675
- 360.200, Tower Secondary replaced with 363.150
- 301.200, Approach/Departure replaced with 292.125
- 251.700, Approach/Departure replaced with 328.425
292.125 has been confirmed in use by monitoring and by handoffs from SEALORD on 284.500.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
25 August 2008
MCAS Beaufort Movements
According to the Beaufort Gazette, MCAS Beaufort will be a busy place in September. As VMFA-122 and MWSS-273 deploy to Iraq, VMFA-115 will return from Iraq and VMFA(AW)-533 will return from Japan.
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
Mac McCormick III, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
17 July 2008
Runway Maintenance at MCAS Beaufort, Some Squadrons Train out of Savannah
There is runway maintenance on the runway intersection at MCAS Beaufort which prevents the base's F/A-18 Hornets from flying out of the airfield until repairs are completed. As a result, some of the squadrons are temporarily operating out of Savannah IAP.
Aircraft from VMFA-122 (NIKELs), VMFA-251 (TBOLTs), and VMFA-312 (CHECKs) are at Savannah IAP this week. On Sunday, I heard TBOLTs checking in with their Base on 237.000, the Savannah CRTC Ops frequency.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
Aircraft from VMFA-122 (NIKELs), VMFA-251 (TBOLTs), and VMFA-312 (CHECKs) are at Savannah IAP this week. On Sunday, I heard TBOLTs checking in with their Base on 237.000, the Savannah CRTC Ops frequency.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
20 May 2008
VMFA-122 "Werewolves" Base
VMFA-122 has recently changed it's squadron Base frequency. Formerly using 253.100, they are now using 361.800. 361.800 was previously used at MCAS Beaufort by VMFA-115 for their squadron Base.
VMFA-115 is currently deployed, so we'll have to see what they use for their squadron Base frequency when they return.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
VMFA-115 is currently deployed, so we'll have to see what they use for their squadron Base frequency when they return.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
12 May 2008
FIghter Units Visit the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry Area
95th Fighter Squadron
F-15s from Tyndall AFB's 95th Fighter Squadron are at the Savannah CRTC this week. They flew missions today in the offshore special use areas against F-5s from VMFT-401. Some good frequencies to catch the 95th FS aircraft on are:
257.800 Savannah IAP Tower
380.025 Savannah Approach/Departure
387.100 Savannah Approach/Departure
282.200 Jacksonville Center
284.500 SEALORD Primary
237.000 CRTC Ops
293.300 CRTC Discrete
328.500 CRTC Discrete
363.900 CRTC Discrete
VMFT-401
F-5s from the USMC Agressor Squadron VMFT-401 are working out of MCAS Beaufort this week. They have been flying missions against the 95th FS F-15s mentioned above in the offshore special use areas. You can catch VMFT-401 on:
301.200 MCAS Beaufort Approach/Departure
284.500 SEALORD Primary
250.300 VMFT-401 air-to-air
268.300 VMFT-401 air-to-air
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
F-15s from Tyndall AFB's 95th Fighter Squadron are at the Savannah CRTC this week. They flew missions today in the offshore special use areas against F-5s from VMFT-401. Some good frequencies to catch the 95th FS aircraft on are:
257.800 Savannah IAP Tower
380.025 Savannah Approach/Departure
387.100 Savannah Approach/Departure
282.200 Jacksonville Center
284.500 SEALORD Primary
237.000 CRTC Ops
293.300 CRTC Discrete
328.500 CRTC Discrete
363.900 CRTC Discrete
VMFT-401
F-5s from the USMC Agressor Squadron VMFT-401 are working out of MCAS Beaufort this week. They have been flying missions against the 95th FS F-15s mentioned above in the offshore special use areas. You can catch VMFT-401 on:
301.200 MCAS Beaufort Approach/Departure
284.500 SEALORD Primary
250.300 VMFT-401 air-to-air
268.300 VMFT-401 air-to-air
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
27 March 2008
VMFA-312 Returns to the Air
VMFA-312 from MCAS Beaufort has been back in the air for the last several weeks after returning from a recent deployment. They have resumed use of their CHECK 6# callsigns and continue to use their previous base and Tac frequencies:
228.200 - VMFA-312 Base
301.950 - VMFA-312 Tac 1
320.300 - VMFA-312 Tac 2
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
228.200 - VMFA-312 Base
301.950 - VMFA-312 Tac 1
320.300 - VMFA-312 Tac 2
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
08 January 2008
VMFA-251 Back in the Air
Over the last couple of days, I've heard VMFA-251's F/A-18s back in the air after their recent deployment aboard the USS Enterprise. Like VFA-86, who also deployed on the Enterprise, VMFA-251 has resumed using their same Base and Tac frequencies now that they have returned to MCAS Beaufort.
313.800 - VMFA-251 Base
290.000 - VMFA-251 Tac 1
327.475 - VMFA-251 Tac 2
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
313.800 - VMFA-251 Base
290.000 - VMFA-251 Tac 1
327.475 - VMFA-251 Tac 2
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
07 January 2008
VMFA-122 "Werewolves"
http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local/story/129343.html
VMFA-122 at MCAS Beaufort have become the "Werewolves." Previously known as the "Crusaders," they have dropped that nickname prior to going on a deployment to the Middle East out of cultural sensitivities. The Crusades have quite a negative connotation in many areas of that part of the world.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
VMFA-122 at MCAS Beaufort have become the "Werewolves." Previously known as the "Crusaders," they have dropped that nickname prior to going on a deployment to the Middle East out of cultural sensitivities. The Crusades have quite a negative connotation in many areas of that part of the world.
Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net
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