Marine Corps News Service - 4 Jun 93

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MARINE CORPS NEWS SERVICE - 4 JUN 93 - MCNEWS 23-93
1. NEWS RELEASES
A. MARINE STAFF SERGEANT CONVICTED OF MURDER
A Marine staff sergeant stationed at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms
was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of
premeditated murder and other charges during a general
court-martial at the Combat Center on May 26, 1993.
An eight-member military panel, made up of senior officers
and staff NCOs, deliberated for about six hours before convicting
SSgt. Kevin Townes, 33, an ammunition technician with 3rd Bn.,
11th Marines, of murdering SSgt. Susan Carol Myers. Townes stabbed
Myers 21 times the morning of Aug. 18, 1992, in the garage of the
house they had shared in Twentynine Palms.
Government trial counsels Capt. Robert Miller and Capt. James
Jellison, successfully argued Townes intended to kill Myers after
she discovered he was involved in another relationship with a
Marine lance corporal, and threatened to reveal information to
authorities about Townes' sexual abuse of her 10-year-old
daughter. Townes was on probation for a previous sexual assault
conviction in San Bernardino County involving Myers' daughter and
was awaiting an administrative discharge from the Marine Corps at
the time of the murder.
During the trial Townes admitted to raping and sodomizing
Myers' daughter previously, and admitted to lying to San
Bernardino county authorities about those crimes. In addition to
premeditated murder, he was convicted of rape, sodomy, indecent
liberties with a child, assault and unauthorized absence.
In addition to sentencing Townes to life in prison, the
military members voted for forfeiture of all his pay and
allowances, reduction to the rank of private and a dishonorable
discharge. The conviction for premeditated murder carries a
mandatory life sentence. Under provisions of the Uniform Code of
Military Justice, the sentence will automatically be appealed.
(Sgt. Tony Sinagra, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center,
Twentynine Palms, Calif.)
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B. ASPIN ANNOUNCES PROGRAM TO ADDRESS DEFENSE DOWNSIZING
Secretary of Defense Les Aspin announced May 28, that the
Department of Defense has selected four communities for a new
Defense pilot project designed to develop innovative approaches to
respond to military downsizing. Pilot planning grants of up to
$500,000 will be awarded to each of the following areas: the New
England Region (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island); Los
Alamos, N.M.; Meridian, Miss.; and Alameda County, Calif.
The planning grants will be made as a result of a provision
contained in the 1993 Defense Authorization Act. Under that law,
DoD was directed to develop and test new approaches to community
adjustment in an area in which the local economy could be
significantly affected by: (1) layoffs by defense contractors; (2)
changes in the use of a national laboratory previously needed for
testing nuclear weapons; (3) closure of a military installation;
and (4) a combination of at least two of the above listed types of
impacts.
Key features of the pilot projects include testing adjustment
planning concepts, rigorous evaluation of those concepts, and wide
dissemination of the results for use in similarly affected
communities. Secretary Aspin said, "These grants will help improve
the Department's continuing efforts to ease the transition of
workers, communities and firms that are being impacted by the cuts
in Defense spending."
Each area will address a different type of adjustment
problem: the New England Region will study innovative ways to
offset the adverse impacts of defense industry cutbacks; Los Alamos
will explore new economic adjustment approaches to cutbacks at
laboratories previously needed for nuclear weapons testing; and
Meridian will develop more effective ways for a rural community to
diversify its economy, especially with the potential closing of a
military base. The Alameda County area is vulnerable to a
combination of all three types of defense reductions, including
contractor layoffs, potential military base closings and the
downsizing of a nuclear weapons facility.
The Office of Economic Adjustment in the Office of the
Secretary of Defense will administer the pilot program.
Representatives from OEA will visit each of the selected
communities to help local officials develop their programs.
(Official DoD Press Release)
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C. MODELING AND SIMULATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE ACTIVATING
With the advancements in computer technologies and computer-
based graphic systems, models, simulators, and simulation can now
be effectively linked to create a "synthetic environment." The
military applications of this technology are broad, and the Marine
Corps is creating a focal point to fully exploit them.
The synthetic environment, created with modeling and
simulation (M and S) technologies, is based on a core technology of
common computer protocols and standards, networks and system
internets, interoperable data bases, and the inclusion of live
instrumented ranges. The result is the ability to link various
forms of simulation and models, to include aircraft simulators,
computer-based exercises, and live-fire exercises, into a single
system.
In the past two years, there has been a sustained effort
within the Department of Defense to integrate M and S applications
across the spectrum of DoD Agencies and concurrently reduce
redundancy. This effort has been formally titled the Defense M
and S Initiative (DMSI). In 1990, the Wargaming and Assesment
Center was tasked at the Marine Corps focal point for this
initiative. The scope and complexity of the DMSI have, however,
exceeded WGAC's available resources. In addition, the DMSI's
original scope has been expanded for a wide range of service
responsibilities. Major areas include training, education,
military operations, analysis, research and development, production
and logistics, and testing and evaluation.
To settle these concerns, the ACMC and the Executive Steering
Group decided to establish a focal point agency to address the
development and coordination of M and S policy and technical
applications for the Marine Corps. Thus, the Marine Corps Modeling
and Simulation Management Office was established May 1, aboard
MCCDC. ALMAR 160-93 covers MCMSMO's mission and breakdown.
(HQMC Release)
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D. U.S. TO CONDUCT JOINT OPERATION WITH KUWAIT, U.K.
Within the framework of the Defense Cooperation Agreement
between Kuwait and the United States, members of the U.S. Central
Command's Naval Component will conduct a joint/combined
U.S./Kuwaiti/United Kingdom amphibious exercise, Eager Mace 93-2,
beginning next week.
Units participating in Eager Mace 93-2 include elements of
Amphibious Squadron Two and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit,
which is made up of Battalion Landing Team 1/2, Marine Helicopter
Squadron (medium) 263, and Marine Service Support Group 24. A
total of approximately 4,200 U.S. personnel will participate.
Exercise Eager Mace 93-2 will be a trilateral exercise
designed to demonstrate U.S. amphibious capabilities and the
continuing U.S. commitment to the security and stability of the
Persian Gulf Region. It will also provide an opportunity for U.S.,
Kuwaiti, and British forces to share military expertise and
increase their ability to operate together. The exercise will be
conducted June 7-15, 1993 in Kuwait and the northern Persian Gulf.
(Department of Defense release)
-USMC-
2. NEWS BRIEFS
A. MARINE CORPS RECRUITING AND RECRUIT TRAINING COMMAND
According to MCBUL 5400, the Marine Corps Recruiting and
Recruit Training Command (MCR&RTC) is set to be established on or
about June 25. MCR&RTC headquarters will initially stand up at
HQMC, Washington, D.C., then locate aboard MCRD Parris Island, S.C.
At that time, personnel currently assigned to CMC (MR) will be
transferred to Headquarters and Service Battalion at Parris Island.
A forward command element, including the CG and representative
staff from each branch of (MR), will move to Parris Island on or
about August 1. The remainder of (MR) personnel will transfer
later.
-USMC-
B. RS SAN DIEGO NEEDS COMMAND RECRUITERS
Marine Corps Recruiting Station San Diego is looking for
native Southern Californian Marines to participate in the Command
Recruiting Program.
The RS encompasses San Diego, Imperial, Riverside, San
Bernadino and Yuma counties, and the Upland/Pomona/Ontario, Calif.
area. All enlisted Marines, including those who enlisted in these
areas are encouraged to participate. Those selected for the
program are authorized Temporary Additional Duty (permissive
basis).
Lance corporals and corporals can earn bonus points for
promotion. Other incentives apply to Marines of other ranks. This
program can aide Marines contemplating recruiting duty.
Additionally, the Command Recruiting Program allows Marines to
spend time at home without losing leave.
All Marines are eligible , upon command approval. Those
interested should contact SSgt. Woodmancy at (619) 688-1507.
-USMC-
C. VOTING INFORMATION
The states of Arkansas and Michigan are having special
elections in June and July. Arkansas will hold special primary
elections on June 8 to select nominees to run for lieutenant
governor and state representative for to the general assembly for
District 20. The district is comprised of all of Little River
County and parts of Miller and Sevier counties. The elections to
fill those seats will be held on July 27.
Michigan will hold an election to fill the seats of the 3rd
and 65th District Representatives on June 29.
Questions which cannot be answered locally may be referred to
the Director, Federal Voting Assistance Program, Office of the
Secretary of Defense, Room 1B457, The Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
20301, or call DSN 255- or commercial (703) 695-0663 or (800) 438-
VOTE.
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D. NAVY MARINE CORPS NEWS THIS WEEK BEGINS
The Navy Broadcasting Service show "Navy News This Week,"
recently changed their name and format in an effort to better serve
their viewers. The first show titled "Navy Marine Corps News This
Week," may be seen on June 4.
According to GySgt. Cynthia Atwood of NMCNTW, the show is also
changing its format from a strict news desk concept, to one with a
broader, public affairs base. The show will include live
broadcasts and retain a flexibility to change the format to enhance
feature stories. In addition, Atwood says they will be working to
bring more of a Marine presence into the segment, but to do that
they need help from the fleet. Public Affairs shops with video
stories can coordinate with NMCNTW before shooting to make the
pieces of interest to wider audiences. Also base newspapers are a
great source of story ideas to NMCNTW and Atwood asked that PA
shops continue to send them in. NMCNTW can be contacted at DSN 288
or COM (202) 433-5771/5778.
-USMC-
3. NAVY BROADCASTING SERVICE
THE NAVY MARINE CORPS NEWS THIS WEEK PROGRAM DATED JUNE 4
INCLUDES THESE STORIES: 1993 SHORE SAILOR OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCED;
MARCH ADVANCEMENT EXAM RATES 20,000 NEW PETTY OFFICERS; NEW YORK
CITY ROLES OUT THE RED CARPET FOR FLEET WEEK 1993; VISITING SAILORS
ENJOY THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF NEW YORK CITY; SPECIAL EVENTS GIVE
VISITING SAILORS A TASTE OF NEW YORK LIFE; U.S. SERVICEMEMBERS
PARTICIPATE IN "COBRA GOLD" EXERCISE IN THAILAND; MARINE CORPS AIR
STATION, BEAUFORT, S.C., HELPS PROTECT ENVIRONMENT; BASE RESIDENTS
HELP HOUSING REJUVENATION PROGRAM SUCCEED; NEW AIR COMBAT SUPPORT
SYSTEM COMES ON LINE; DELAYED ENTRY PROGRAM INTRODUCES RECRUITS TO
NAVY IN NORFOLK; NAS BARBERS POINT HELPS CHILDREN'S EDUCATION "TAKE
OFF"; NAS LEMOORE RECYCLING PROGRAM SPARKS PARTNERSHIP WITH
COMMUNITY; NAVY COMPETES IN 3-ON-3 "HOOP-IT-UP" BASKETBALL
TOURNAMENT.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NAVY MARINE CORPS NEWS THIS WEEK,
CALL GYSGT. C. ATWOOD AT {202} 433-5771 {DSN PREFIX: 288}, OR
WRITE NAVY NEWS THIS WEEK, NAVY BROADCASTING SERVICE, BUILDING 168,
NAVAL STATION ANACOSTIA, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20374-1682 {ATTN: NEWS
DIRECTOR}.
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4. FOL ALMARS RECEIVED BY PUBLIC AFFAIRS THIS WEEK: 152/93,
ACTIVE DUTY MONTGOMERY GI BILL LEGISLATIVE CHANGES, (280938Z MAY
93); 153/93, JUNE 1993 PROMOTIONS FOR STAFF NONCOMMISSIONED
OFFICERS, (270542Z MAY 93); 154/93, MARINE CORPS MATERNITY SERVICE
UNIFORM ITEMS, (250103Z MAY 93); 155/93, IMPLEMENTING OF RESERVE
ENLISTED MOS CONVERSIONS, (011929Z JUN 93); 156/93, ASINMENT OF
ADDITIONAL PRIMARY MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY, (10336Z JUN
93); 157/93, IDENTIFICATION CARDS FOR MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED
SERVICES, (011441Z JUN 93); 158/93, STATUS OF RESOURCES AND
TRAINING (SORTS) TABLE OF ORGANIZATION, (011830Z JUN 93); 159/93,
1993 STAFF SERGEANT SELECTION BOARD, (010542Z JUN 93); 160/93,
ACTIVATION OF A MARINE CORPS MODELING AND SIMULATION MANAGEMENT
OFFICE, (021952Z JUN 93).
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5. MCNEWS IS THE WIRE SERVICE FOR THE MARINE CORPS. IT IS
TRANSMITTED TO EVERY MAJOR CMD AND MOST SMALL DETS. IT IS A TOOL
FOR PAOS TO USE TO SPREAD THE WORD OF THEIR CMD'S ACHIEVEMENTS OR
NEEDS CORPS-WIDE. PAOS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT ITEMS OF CORPS-
WIDE INTEREST TO MCNEWS. SEND BY ELMS {GIPM04:HQICMC1} OR CALL
DSN 224-1492, COMMERCIAL {703} 614-1492 OR 1494, FAX {703}
695-7460.
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