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Since the March 1 implementation of sequestration, thousands of government employees have been affected by the sweeping budget cuts to local, state and federal government agencies. Employees in the Beaufort area are feeling the effects with furlough days (involuntary days off without pay), and are having to adjust household budgets drastically to adapt to the 20 percent decrease in pay. - Since the March 1 implementation of sequestration, thousands of government employees have been affected by the sweeping budget cuts to local, state and federal government agencies. Employees in the Beaufort area are feeling the effects with furlough days (involuntary days off without pay), and are having to adjust household budgets drastically to adapt to the 20 percent decrease in pay.
Chief Hector Cajigas, Air Station fire chief, received a fireman helmet signed by friends and coworkers during his retirement ceremony at the Air Station Officers’ Club July 18. Cajigas retired after 32 years of service as a firefighter aboard the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, public safety officer for Port Royal and Marine. Cajigas served 28 of the 32 years in Beaufort and has been hired as the next Beaufort County deputy sheriff. - Chief Hector Cajigas, Air Station fire chief, received a fireman helmet signed by friends and coworkers during his retirement ceremony at the Air Station Officers’ Club July 18. Cajigas retired after 32 years of service as a firefighter aboard the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, public safety officer for Port Royal and Marine. Cajigas served 28 of the 32 years in Beaufort and has been hired as the next Beaufort County deputy sheriff.
Fightertown Marines donate blood during the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Blood Drive collectively receiving over 80 pints of blood at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort, July 17. With the donations over 240 lives can be saved. - Fightertown Marines donate blood during the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Blood Drive collectively receiving over 80 pints of blood at the Station Chapel aboard MCAS Beaufort, July 17. With the donations over 240 lives can be saved.
Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, make their approach to the Marine fighter Attack Squadron 122 hangar in order to be reunited with their families after a six-month deployment, July 18. during the deployment, the MALS-31 detachment was an augment with MALS-40 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. - Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, make their approach to the Marine fighter Attack Squadron 122 hangar in order to be reunited with their families after a six-month deployment, July 18. during the deployment, the MALS-31 detachment was an augment with MALS-40 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Cpl. Lucas Matte (center), a motor transport technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, stands aside Col. William Lieblein (left), the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, during an awards ceremony, July 12, recognizing Matte for his superior performance throughout 2012. Matte was recognized by the Marine Corps Motor Transport as the Motor Transport Technician of the Year for 2012, an award earned by Matte after being selected from a occupational field that contains almost 15,000 Marines. - Cpl. Lucas Matte (center), a motor transport technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, stands aside Col. William Lieblein (left), the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, during an awards ceremony, July 12, recognizing Matte for his superior performance throughout 2012. Matte was recognized by the Marine Corps Motor Transport as the Motor Transport Technician of the Year for 2012, an award earned by Matte after being selected from a occupational field that contains almost 15,000 Marines.
Marines offer each other a helping hand. - Marines offer each other a helping hand.