Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school. - Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school.

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.

A Marine prepares to throw a dodgeball as part of a tournament of the SEMPERFIT Summer Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, August 8. The summer challenge is a program that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and builds unit cohesion. - A Marine prepares to throw a dodgeball as part of a tournament of the SEMPERFIT Summer Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, August 8. The summer challenge is a program that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and builds unit cohesion.

Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conduct inerting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The technicians conduct training to develop their skills and keep them proficient. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Detachment-31 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron EOD. - Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conduct inerting training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The technicians conduct training to develop their skills and keep them proficient. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Detachment-31 and Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron EOD.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.