Marines socialize during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Christmas party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Dec. 9. The party was held to foster unit cohesion and celebrate the upcoming holiday season. - Marines socialize during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Christmas party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Dec. 9. The party was held to foster unit cohesion and celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

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Marines, sailors, and their families attended a holiday party at the base gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 12. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the event for Marines, sailors, and their families to have fun during a busy time of year. The event included a holiday dinner, several contests, games, and a raffle. - Marines, sailors, and their families attended a holiday party at the base gymnasium aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 12. Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron hosted the event for Marines, sailors, and their families to have fun during a busy time of year. The event included a holiday dinner, several contests, games, and a raffle.

A child looks at Christmas decorations during the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 3. The event was held to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families. Entertainment was provided by the students of Bolden Elementary School, and was hosted by members of Marine Corps Community Services. - A child looks at Christmas decorations during the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 3. The event was held to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families. Entertainment was provided by the students of Bolden Elementary School, and was hosted by members of Marine Corps Community Services.

‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Numerous Christmas themed floats from local businesses and private vehicles driven by Beaufort residents participated in the parade. - ‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Numerous Christmas themed floats from local businesses and private vehicles driven by Beaufort residents participated in the parade.