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Sgt. Ian Mills was awarded the Marine Aircraft Group 31 noncommissioned officer of the quarter during a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 1. Mills is the operations NCO for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31. - Sgt. Ian Mills was awarded the Marine Aircraft Group 31 noncommissioned officer of the quarter during a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 1. Mills is the operations NCO for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31.

The Substance Abuse Counseling Center Beaufort earned its second accreditation in the top three percent by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Nov. 18. SACC treated more than 200 cases this year dealing with substance abuse. Due to their dedication of providing the best services and safest environment for clients and staff, the facility earned the high level accreditation and recognition from CARF international. - The Substance Abuse Counseling Center Beaufort earned its second accreditation in the top three percent by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities Nov. 18. SACC treated more than 200 cases this year dealing with substance abuse. Due to their dedication of providing the best services and safest environment for clients and staff, the facility earned the high level accreditation and recognition from CARF international.

Nick Wallace monitors air traffic from the Air Traffic Control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 16. Controllers are essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of air station flight operations. - Nick Wallace monitors air traffic from the Air Traffic Control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 16. Controllers are essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of air station flight operations.

Rose Krauss, left, Col. Peter D. Buck, center, and Gary Cassevah, cut a ribbon during a ceremony for the reopening of the library aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Nov 23. The library finished a three-month renovation where the building, furniture and shelving were upgraded. The ceremony marked the official reopening of the library. Krauss is the supervisory librarian at MCAS Beaufort. Buck is the commanding officer of the air station. Cassevah is the director of Marine Corps Community Services. - Rose Krauss, left, Col. Peter D. Buck, center, and Gary Cassevah, cut a ribbon during a ceremony for the reopening of the library aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Nov 23. The library finished a three-month renovation where the building, furniture and shelving were upgraded. The ceremony marked the official reopening of the library. Krauss is the supervisory librarian at MCAS Beaufort. Buck is the commanding officer of the air station. Cassevah is the director of Marine Corps Community Services.

Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented. - Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented.

Col. Peter D. Buck welcomes Marines to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Marriot Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, S.C. Nov. 6. Nov. 10 marks the 240th year the Marine Corps has been in existence and Marines will celebrate with birthday balls all over the world. Buck is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Col. Peter D. Buck welcomes Marines to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Marriot Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, S.C. Nov. 6. Nov. 10 marks the 240th year the Marine Corps has been in existence and Marines will celebrate with birthday balls all over the world. Buck is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 exits his aircraft after returning from the first operational test of the F-35B Lightning II, May 29. VMFAT-501 spent 11 days onboard the USS Wasp to demonstrate the capability of the F-35B to deploy onboard an amphibious ship. - A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 exits his aircraft after returning from the first operational test of the F-35B Lightning II, May 29. VMFAT-501 spent 11 days onboard the USS Wasp to demonstrate the capability of the F-35B to deploy onboard an amphibious ship.

A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin lifts a Marine during a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Charleston Nov. 3. The purpose of this exercise is to test the capabilities and procedures of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard in a real world scenario. The Marine is a pilot with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - A Coast Guard HH-65 Dolphin lifts a Marine during a search and rescue exercise off the coast of Charleston Nov. 3. The purpose of this exercise is to test the capabilities and procedures of the Marine Corps and Coast Guard in a real world scenario. The Marine is a pilot with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Marines and civilians use a boom to contain a simulated oil spill aboard the air station Nov. 4. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. The Marines and civilians are with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort fuels sections and the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office. - Marines and civilians use a boom to contain a simulated oil spill aboard the air station Nov. 4. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer boat. The Marines and civilians are with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort fuels sections and the Natural Resources Environmental Affairs Office.

F/A-18C Hornets return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 26. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 returned from Weapons and Tactics Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - F/A-18C Hornets return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 26. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 returned from Weapons and Tactics Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.