Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort News

First Responders from multiple departments throughout South Carolina preform a lever technique on a downed aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The lever technique is important for first responders because it doesn’t require many resources to accomplish, training as a team helps keep our interoperability between departments high. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker) - First Responders from multiple departments throughout South Carolina preform a lever technique on a downed aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The lever technique is important for first responders because it doesn’t require many resources to accomplish, training as a team helps keep our interoperability between departments high. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)

Sgt. Brittany Callaway stands in front of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month display at Marine Wing Support Detachment 273 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 1. Callaway had the Marines of the detachment show their support of SAAPM by decorating 998 dog tags to bring awareness to the 998 sexual assaults reported in FY17. “We talked about how those numbers have gone up, but because Marines are more aware and are more comfortable reporting it because of the education and the climate of their units,” Callaway said. “This was also a way to start a sometimes uncomfortable conversation.” Callaway is a sexual assault prevention and response advocate with MWSD-273. - Sgt. Brittany Callaway stands in front of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month display at Marine Wing Support Detachment 273 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 1. Callaway had the Marines of the detachment show their support of SAAPM by decorating 998 dog tags to bring awareness to the 998 sexual assaults reported in FY17. “We talked about how those numbers have gone up, but because Marines are more aware and are more comfortable reporting it because of the education and the climate of their units,” Callaway said. “This was also a way to start a sometimes uncomfortable conversation.” Callaway is a sexual assault prevention and response advocate with MWSD-273.

Lt. Col. Kate Murray and Capt. Kevin Buonomo handle the company guidon during Combat Logistics Company 23's realignment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 15. Buono is the Company Commander of CLC-23 and Murray is the Commanding Officer of 2nd Maintenance Battalion. - Lt. Col. Kate Murray and Capt. Kevin Buonomo handle the company guidon during Combat Logistics Company 23's realignment ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 15. Buono is the Company Commander of CLC-23 and Murray is the Commanding Officer of 2nd Maintenance Battalion.

A static display of a wrecked car is displayed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 14. The display was set up to show the dangers of distracted and drunk drivingas well as to bring awareness to how Marines can stay safe during the “101 Days of Summer”. - A static display of a wrecked car is displayed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 14. The display was set up to show the dangers of distracted and drunk driving as well as to bring awareness to how Marines can stay safe during the “101 Days of Summer”.

Cpl. Oubigee Jones stands in the gym where he trains nearly every day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 30. Jones began fighting when he was eight years old. “I grew up in the streets of south Dallas, the hood basically. Everyone started fighting at a young age, whether it be to defend themselves or to earn their stripes.” Jones is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Oubigee Jones stands in the gym where he trains nearly every day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 30. Jones began fighting when he was eight years old. “I grew up in the streets of south Dallas, the hood basically. Everyone started fighting at a young age, whether it be to defend themselves or to earn their stripes.” Jones is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Lt. Col. Benedict G. Buerke relinquishes command of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 to Lt. Col. Steven B. Bowden aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 10.During the ceremony, Buerke was awarded the Bronze Star for his service as the commanding officer of the Checkerboards. - Lt. Col. Benedict G. Buerke relinquishes command of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 to Lt. Col. Steven B. Bowden aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 10. During the ceremony, Buerke was awarded the Bronze Star for his service as the commanding officer of the Checkerboards.