A stack of posters rests on top of table prior to being judged during the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office Earth Day poster contest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 4. Bolden Elementary and Middle, Elliott Elementary, and Galer Elementary schools participated in the contest. The environmental specialists of NREAO hold the contest annually to promote healthy environmental management habits at an early age. - A stack of posters rests on top of table prior to being judged during the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office Earth Day poster contest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 4. Bolden Elementary and Middle, Elliott Elementary, and Galer Elementary schools participated in the contest. The environmental specialists of NREAO hold the contest annually to promote healthy environmental management habits at an early age.

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft conducts a simulated aircraft carrier landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 22. Therunway is equipped with a painted outline simulating the carrier for the pilots. The Marine and aircraft are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft conducts a simulated aircraft carrier landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 22. The runway is equipped with a painted outline simulating the carrier for the pilots. The Marine and aircraft are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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Marines conduct a controlled burn exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaradarie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Marines conduct a controlled burn exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaradarie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31. - Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31.

Marines clear debris left by Hurricane Matthew from Marines’ houses who live in the local community. The recovery platoon is made up of volunteers and assists service members and families from the air station with hurricane recovery efforts. The volunteers are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Marines clear debris left by Hurricane Matthew from Marines’ houses who live in the local community. The recovery platoon is made up of volunteers and assists service members and families from the air station with hurricane recovery efforts. The volunteers are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.