Marines and Sailors of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 6-9 after a deployment. The Checkerboards were deployedin support of combat operations overseas and maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations. - Marines and Sailors of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 6-9 after a deployment. The Checkerboards were deployed in support of combat operations overseas and maritime security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operations.

Lt. Col. Matthew Stover hands out awards to students during the Earth Day poster award ceremony aboard Laurel Bay April 24. - Lt. Col. Matthew Stover hands out awards to students during the Earth Day poster award ceremony aboard Laurel Bay April 24. Children from Charles F. Bolden Elementary School and Elliott Elementary School competed in the poster contest as a way to educate and involve children on environmental management. This year�s theme for the contest was �Give a hoot, Don�t Pollute.� April 22 has been designated as Earth Day since 1970 and Across the Marine Corps, installations are participating in Earth Day activities to help remind all Marines, Sailors, civilians, and their families that their everyday actions help protect our resources and contribute to the long-term success of the Marine Corps. Stover is the executive officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Lance Cpl. Keandre Blackshire, Cpl. Malik Collins, and Cpl. Oubigee Jones fought in the Marine Corps and Chevrolet Freedom Fight exhibition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 14. - Lance Cpl. Keandre Blackshire, Cpl. Malik Collins, and Cpl. Oubigee Jones fought in the Marine Corps and Chevrolet Freedom Fight exhibition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 14. The Marines were able to represent the Marine Corps Boxing Team in the exhibition match and had the opportunity to fight in front of retired and current boxing legends. The Marines are Administrative Specialists with the Installation Personnel Administrative Center.

The Parris Island Marine Band performs at Kids Fest in Beaufort, S.C. April 7. Kids Fest was held to help raise awareness for the month of the military child and child abuse prevention month. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event, organizing informational booths, resources and entertainment. - The Parris Island Marine Band performs at Kids Fest in Beaufort, S.C. April 7. Kids Fest was held to help raise awareness for the month of the military child and child abuse prevention month. Marine Corps Community Services hosted the event, organizing informational booths, resources and entertainment.

F/A-18C Hornets prepares for takeoff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 9. - F/A-18C Hornets prepares for takeoff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 9. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and deployed in support of combat operation overseas. While deployed, the squadron will coordinate with our international partners and other branches of the U.S. military in order to ensure the mission is accomplished and freedom is protected.