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Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

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"The noise you hear is the sound of freedom"
Beaufort, S.C.

 

Our Mission

The Mission of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is to continue supporting establishment operations for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, attached II MEF units, and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region in order to set the conditions for the enduring success of our supported commands and their missions.

 

 

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An Italian Air Force KC-46 Pegasus carrying members of the Italian Air Force, takes off on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec. 14, 2022. VMFAT-501 helped support the Italian Navy F-35B pilots and maintainers and assisted in the development of their organic F-35B training program that will be located at Amendola Air Base, Italy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez)

Italian Air Force Departs MCAS Beaufort

Families and New Parent Support Program staff attend Play Morning in the new classroom at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec. 8, 2022. The New Parent Support Program offers services to families, such as their weekly Play Mornings, in-home visits and Baby Bootcamp classes, which helps parents build strong, healthy bonds with their children and allows them to form relationships with other families in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cheyeanne Campbell)

New Parent Support Program Opens New Playroom

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught and Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, pilots for the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, arrive at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort in preparation for the upcoming show in April at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Nov. 30, 2022. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

Blue Angels arrive at MCAS Beaufort

Cathy Stump and John Stump, U.S. Marine Corps veterans, Marine Corps League, Yellow Footprints Detachment, place a wreath during a Wreaths Across America remembrance wreath placing ceremony Dec. 17, 2021. Wreaths Across America honors military members and their families, and remembers those who served. Beaufort National Cemetery is the final resting place for an estimated 26,000 service members, and contains veterans of every conflict between the Civil War and Afghanistan. For the second year in a row a wreath was placed on every grave. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cheyeanne Campbell)

Wreaths Across America Beaufort Honors Veterans

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Jadon Ward, engineer equipment manager, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31, escorts guests to the Officers’ Club during the 51st Senior Citizen Tea at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec. 19, 2022. MCAS Beaufort partnered with the Beaufort Military Spouses’ Club to host the event allowing military families the opportunity to give back to the community for their continued support. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez)

Beaufort's 51st Senior Citizen Tea

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Koua Thao, administrative specialist, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Christopher Garcia, aviation precision measurement equipment/calibration and repair technician, Marine Aviation Logistics 31, traverse through trenches during a Martial Arts Instructor course at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Dec. 20, 2022. The event allowed Marines to get experience fighting in close quarters using weapons of opportunity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

MAI Course Culminating MCAS Beaufort

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island win the 2022 Firefest Grand Champion Award at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 7, 2022. Fire Fest hosted the competition for Marines to compete for personal prizes, unit funds and to improve camaraderie between the different commands. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

2022 Tri-Command BBQ Bash

Martina Williams, Family Advocacy Program Victim Advocate, hands U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Lillie Serena, embark specialist, Marine Aircraft Group 31, pamphlets with community resources during the Paws Against Domestic Violence Walk at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 13, 2022. The walk was held to show support and spread awareness of domestic violence prevention and resources on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cheyeanne Campbell)

PAWS Against Domestic Violence

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, and civilians sort through ammunition during an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Burn Range at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, Oct. 20, 2022. EOD burned the ammunition to keep up with their training and readiness standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

MCAS Beaufort's EOD Burn Range

U.S. Marines, Sailors and civilians stand for the National Anthem at the 66th Annual Beaufort Water Festival in downtown Beaufort, S.C., July 15, 2022. The Beaufort Water Festival is an annual event that brings the locals together to celebrate the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Aidan Parker)

66th Annual Beaufort Water Festival

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cody Schultz, the Chief Trainer for Military Working Dog (MWD) handling at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, S.C., demonstrates the capabilities of their MWDs July 14, 2022 at MCAS Beaufort. MWDs and their handlers mission is to ensure the safety of MCAS Beaufort with capabilities such as locating drugs and explosives, as well as taking down suspects when necessary. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac Jones)

Military Working Dog Demo

ARE WE THERE YET? U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Koua Thao, inbound non-commissioned officer in charge, Installation Personnel Administration Center, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, plots a set of coordinates during a land navigation competition at MCAS Beaufort, S.C., June 29, 2022. H&HS held the competition as the first event for the Summer Showdown Challenge to test Marines practical knowledge of Marine Corps basic skills. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cheyeanne Campbell)

H&HS Host Land Navigation Competition

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) stand together during the Freedom Family Fair at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 1, 2022. H&HS provided food, games and information about community resources to the squadron ahead of the Independence Day weekend. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Cheyeanne Campbell)

H&HS hosts Freedom Family Fair

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Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Leaders

MCAS Beaufort Commanding Officer

Colonel Mark D. Bortnem

Colonel Mark Bortnem grew up in Milford, MI, and has been a Marine for over 30 years, first enlisting in the Marine Corps in 1991.As an enlisted Marine, Colonel Bortnem served as a Supply Administration and Operations Specialist in Camp Lejeune, NC, before being selected for the Marine Enlisted...

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MCAS Beaufort Executive Officer

Lieutenant Colonel Robert L. Steinhauser III

Lieutenant Colonel Steinhauser is a native of DeForest, Wisconsin and a 2005 graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.  Upon graduation from the Basic School in Quantico Virginia, Second Lieutenant Steinhauser reported to Naval Air Station Pensacola for Naval Aviation Training....

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MCAS Beaufort Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Bryan M. Alfaro

A native of Fullerton, CA, SgtMaj Alfaro enlisted in the Marine Corps and attended Recruit Training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego in October 1995.  Upon completion of recruit training and Marine Combat Training Private First Class Alfaro reported to Military Police School, Ft. McClellan,...

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