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.

Sgt. Mark Saeger receives the Marine Aircraft Group 31 non-commissioned officer of the quarter award from Michael Fleischbein in a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Sept. 1. The non-commissioned officer awards recognize outstanding Marines and help the unit. Issuing these awards shows that the Marines are doing a great job and provides a reward for exceptional service. Saeger is an aircraft ordinance technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31. Fleischbein was the presenter of the award. - Sgt. Mark Saeger receives the Marine Aircraft Group 31 non-commissioned officer of the quarter award from Michael Fleischbein in a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Sept. 1. The non-commissioned officer awards recognize outstanding Marines and help the unit. Issuing these awards shows that the Marines are doing a great job and provides a reward for exceptional service. Saeger is an aircraft ordinance technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31. Fleischbein was the presenter of the award.