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Sgt. Brittany Callaway stands in front of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month display at Marine Wing Support Detachment 273 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 1. Callaway had the Marines of the detachment show their support of SAAPM by decorating 998 dog tags to bring awareness to the 998 sexual assaults reported in FY17. “We talked about how those numbers have gone up, but because Marines are more aware and are more comfortable reporting it because of the education and the climate of their units,” Callaway said. “This was also a way to start a sometimes uncomfortable conversation.” Callaway is a sexual assault prevention and response advocate with MWSD-273. - Sgt. Brittany Callaway stands in front of a Sexual Assault Awareness Month display at Marine Wing Support Detachment 273 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 1. Callaway had the Marines of the detachment show their support of SAAPM by decorating 998 dog tags to bring awareness to the 998 sexual assaults reported in FY17. “We talked about how those numbers have gone up, but because Marines are more aware and are more comfortable reporting it because of the education and the climate of their units,” Callaway said. “This was also a way to start a sometimes uncomfortable conversation.” Callaway is a sexual assault prevention and response advocate with MWSD-273.

Capt. Clay Groover trains during a High Intensity Tactical Training class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 12. The class was led by Sgt. Jared Skelley. Groover is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Capt. Clay Groover trains during a High Intensity Tactical Training class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 12. The class was led by Sgt. Jared Skelley. Groover is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

MCAS Beaufort - Teams of chefs await the judge’s decision during the quarterly cook off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 16. The theme of this cook off was Pit Masters. Each team prepared a plate of BBQ for the judges. The competition served to foster camaraderie and sharpen the skills of food service Marines and Sodexo workers. The teams are with MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Marines, Sailors and civilians attended the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Safety Fair aboard MCAS Beaufort May 14. Individuals at more than 30 booths taught personnel how to avoid dangerous situations throughout the summer months. The event was held to bring awareness to how Marines can be safe during the 101 Days of Summer. - Marines, Sailors and civilians attended the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Safety Fair aboard MCAS Beaufort May 14. Individuals at more than 30 booths taught personnel how to avoid dangerous situations throughout the summer months. The event was held to bring awareness to how Marines can be safe during the 101 Days of Summer.

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.

Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school. - Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

A Marine prepares to throw a dodgeball as part of a tournament of the SEMPERFIT Summer Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, August 8. The summer challenge is a program that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and builds unit cohesion. - A Marine prepares to throw a dodgeball as part of a tournament of the SEMPERFIT Summer Challenge aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, August 8. The summer challenge is a program that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and builds unit cohesion.

Marines and a fuels technician fill four-gallon bags with fuel to conduct a demolition exercise at the Explosive Ordnance Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 1. The MCAS Beaufort EOD Marines conducted the demolition exercise to detonate unused explosives from the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show using the opportunity to practice for future air shows. The fuel bags were ignited to create the ‘wall of fire’, a pyrotechnic display used during air shows. The Marines are EOD technicians with EOD, MCAS Beaufort and the fuels technician is with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Marines and a fuels technician fill four-gallon bags with fuel to conduct a demolition exercise at the Explosive Ordnance Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 1. The MCAS Beaufort EOD Marines conducted the demolition exercise to detonate unused explosives from the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show using the opportunity to practice for future air shows. The fuel bags were ignited to create the ‘wall of fire’, a pyrotechnic display used during air shows. The Marines are EOD technicians with EOD, MCAS Beaufort and the fuels technician is with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.