Capt. J. Ramseur, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort base firefighter, talks about hazardous material protection during a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course aboard MCAS Beaufort, Jan. 14. The HAZWOPER training is vital for safety aboard the Air Station, which has many hazardous waste risks. - Capt. J. Ramseur, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort base firefighter, talks about hazardous material protection during a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course aboard MCAS Beaufort, Jan. 14. The HAZWOPER training is vital for safety aboard the Air Station, which has many hazardous waste risks.

The Marine Corps has updated regulations for tuition assistance in the 2015 fiscal year.Marines now have longer to apply before their class begins and more stringent grade policies, according to Marine Administrative Message 687/14. - The Marine Corps has updated regulations for tuition assistance in the 2015 fiscal year. Marines now have longer to apply before their class begins and more stringent grade policies, according to Marine Administrative Message 687/14.

Master Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, inspects the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 career planner Staff Sgt. Andrew Nelson during the commanding general inspection. CGIs review the unit in categories ranging from basic Marine Corps standards such as proper wear of uniforms, drill and physical fitness to standards specific to the unit. - Master Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, inspects the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 career planner Staff Sgt. Andrew Nelson during the commanding general inspection. CGIs review the unit in categories ranging from basic Marine Corps standards such as proper wear of uniforms, drill and physical fitness to standards specific to the unit.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Margolis, the new commanding officer for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, addresses Marines of MALS-31 during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 22. - Lieutenant Colonel Michael Margolis, the new commanding officer for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, addresses Marines of MALS-31 during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 22.

A Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 hugs his children upon returning from deplooyment, Jan. 10. While deployed, the Marines provided intermediate logistical support to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (forward). - A Marine with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 hugs his children upon returning from deplooyment, Jan. 10. While deployed, the Marines provided intermediate logistical support to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (forward).

Lt. Col. Willie Stansell, the commanding officder of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 and Maj. Meghan Kennerly, MALS-31 executive officer, help sort through donated clothes at HELP of Beaufort, Dec. 27, 2013. More than 40 Marines with MALS-31 gave their time and assistance to four non-profit groups in Beaufort. Marines volunteered at Red Door Thrift Store, HELP of Beaufort, CAPA’s Closet and the Beaufort County Animal Shelter. - Lt. Col. Willie Stansell, the commanding officder of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 and Maj. Meghan Kennerly, MALS-31 executive officer, help sort through donated clothes at HELP of Beaufort, Dec. 27, 2013. More than 40 Marines with MALS-31 gave their time and assistance to four non-profit groups in Beaufort. Marines volunteered at Red Door Thrift Store, HELP of Beaufort, CAPA’s Closet and the Beaufort County Animal Shelter.