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The Marine Corps has released new promotion criteria for lance corporals and corporals looking to rank up in Marine administrative message 055/16 Feb. 4. Effective April 1, lance corporals and corporals must have 12 months time-in-grade to be eligible for promotion to the next rank according to the MARADMIN. - The Marine Corps has released new promotion criteria for lance corporals and corporals looking to rank up in Marine administrative message 055/16 Feb. 4. Effective April 1, lance corporals and corporals must have 12 months time-in-grade to be eligible for promotion to the next rank according to the MARADMIN.

Marines conduct crisis negotiation training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. Military police from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island are the first responders for security threats aboard either installation or military housing facility. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard MCAS Beaufort. - Marines conduct crisis negotiation training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. Military police from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island are the first responders for security threats aboard either installation or military housing facility. The Marines are with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard MCAS Beaufort.

Service members both deployed and traveling abroad must take extra precautions not to be infected with the Zika virus that is currently affecting the Americas. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. Because the Aedes species mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries. - Service members both deployed and traveling abroad must take extra precautions not to be infected with the Zika virus that is currently affecting the Americas. Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. Because the Aedes species mosquitoes that spread Zika virus are found throughout the world, it is likely that outbreaks will spread to new countries.

Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. Scott will be in the Tri-command area throughout the week where he plans to visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island as well as Naval Hospital Beaufort. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. - Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott visits Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. Scott will be in the Tri-command area throughout the week where he plans to visit Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island as well as Naval Hospital Beaufort. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains.

Tri-Command service members participated in the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, Nov. 11.The annual event is held to recognize Beaufort's veterans and active duty service members. During the parade, the streets were lined with people waving American flags and cheering as the color guard, the Parris Island Marine Band, veterans and active duty service members and local organizations paraded through the streets. Following the parade, approximately 200 people were in attendance for the ceremony, including veterans and active duty service members of every branch of service. - Tri-Command service members participated in the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, Nov. 11.The annual event is held to recognize Beaufort's veterans and active duty service members. During the parade, the streets were lined with people waving American flags and cheering as the color guard, the Parris Island Marine Band, veterans and active duty service members and local organizations paraded through the streets. Following the parade, approximately 200 people were in attendance for the ceremony, including veterans and active duty service members of every branch of service.

Contractors have completed a ground support equipment workspace for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The squadron moved into the new facility at the beginning of 2016. The building features upgraded gear and additional storage space that the squadron can use for larger equipment. - Contractors have completed a ground support equipment workspace for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The squadron moved into the new facility at the beginning of 2016. The building features upgraded gear and additional storage space that the squadron can use for larger equipment.

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Students from Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay browse through items during Career Day at the school’s gymnasium Jan. 22. The day was part of a familiarization for the students in careers that tie into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program. The STEM program is designed to give students a basic understanding of the core subjects and encourage the pursuit of careers in those fields. - Students from Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay browse through items during Career Day at the school’s gymnasium Jan. 22. The day was part of a familiarization for the students in careers that tie into the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics program. The STEM program is designed to give students a basic understanding of the core subjects and encourage the pursuit of careers in those fields.

An F-5N Tiger II aircraft rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 3, 2015. The Marine Division Tactics Course began aboard the air station Jan. 11. The course provides F/A- 18 Hornet aircrew and Marine air intercept controllers with groundside and airborne instruction in doctrine, tactics and weapons considerations for the successful use of Marine fighter attack aircraft in combat. Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 brought eight F-5N Tiger II aircraft to support red air for the course. Red air is the adversary forces for air-to-air training.The aircraft is with VMFT-401, Marine Aircraft Group 41. - An F-5N Tiger II aircraft rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 3, 2015. The Marine Division Tactics Course began aboard the air station Jan. 11. The course provides F/A- 18 Hornet aircrew and Marine air intercept controllers with groundside and airborne instruction in doctrine, tactics and weapons considerations for the successful use of Marine fighter attack aircraft in combat. Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 brought eight F-5N Tiger II aircraft to support red air for the course. Red air is the adversary forces for air-to-air training.The aircraft is with VMFT-401, Marine Aircraft Group 41.