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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.

The Battery Creek High School Marching Band performs during the Parris Island Centennial Parade in Port Royal Oct. 24. Veterans, service members and local residents attended to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. - The Battery Creek High School Marching Band performs during the Parris Island Centennial Parade in Port Royal Oct. 24. Veterans, service members and local residents attended to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines, sailors, and civilian personnel at the Lasseter Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 16. “I expect the most from our leaders,” said Neller. “They have to know their Marines’ problems and attend to them so we can get the mission done and keep everyone safe.” During his talk, the commandant touched on leadership, his expectations and vision for the future of the Corps, and responded to Marines’ questions. Neller visited the air station after attending the Parris Island Centennial Celebration. - Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines, sailors, and civilian personnel at the Lasseter Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 16. “I expect the most from our leaders,” said Neller. “They have to know their Marines’ problems and attend to them so we can get the mission done and keep everyone safe.” During his talk, the commandant touched on leadership, his expectations and vision for the future of the Corps, and responded to Marines’ questions. Neller visited the air station after attending the Parris Island Centennial Celebration.

As many Marines know, promotion varies depending on your military occupational specialty and Marine Corps-wide advancement standards. Factors that determine promotion include a cutting score for a specific field, proficiency and conduct, and individual effort. Lance corporals looking to advance to the rank of corporal are required to complete the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar according to MARADMIN 521/14. - As many Marines know, promotion varies depending on your military occupational specialty and Marine Corps-wide advancement standards. Factors that determine promotion include a cutting score for a specific field, proficiency and conduct, and individual effort. Lance corporals looking to advance to the rank of corporal are required to complete the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar according to MARADMIN 521/14.

Marines play corn hole during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Single Marines were invited to enjoy the day to promote a sense of camaraderie within the unit. The Marines are with H&HS. - Marines play corn hole during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Single Marines were invited to enjoy the day to promote a sense of camaraderie within the unit. The Marines are with H&HS.

An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares for take-off Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFAT-101 is a training squadron for Marine Corps and Navy students who are training in Beaufort to prepare for their culminating event of landing aboard an aircraft carrier. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11. - An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares for take-off Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFAT-101 is a training squadron for Marine Corps and Navy students who are training in Beaufort to prepare for their culminating event of landing aboard an aircraft carrier. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11.

Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos hadbeen retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice toIraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments. The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.

The child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will soon have a new tool for families to use. MilitaryChildCare.com will feature all programs offered to families in the Tri-command along with imagery, driving directions and schedules to make it easier for parents to make decisions. - The child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will soon have a new tool for families to use. MilitaryChildCare.com will feature all programs offered to families in the Tri-command along with imagery, driving directions and schedules to make it easier for parents to make decisions.

Trevor Romain presented his “We’re With You All The Way” educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. Romain gave a motivational speech to encourage children to be happier, healthier and more confident. Romain is an educator, nationally recognized children’s motivational speaker, and author who tours schools for the United Service Organizations. - Trevor Romain presented his “We’re With You All The Way” educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. Romain gave a motivational speech to encourage children to be happier, healthier and more confident. Romain is an educator, nationally recognized children’s motivational speaker, and author who tours schools for the United Service Organizations.

A Marine assists in a scene with a performer of “Domestic Violence: The Musical” during the show at Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 29. The show, produced by the Fix the Hurt company, is a creative take on traditional military training that uses dance and musical numbers to educate service members about the causes and prevention methods of domestic violence. - A Marine assists in a scene with a performer of “Domestic Violence: The Musical” during the show at Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 29. The show, produced by the Fix the Hurt company, is a creative take on traditional military training that uses dance and musical numbers to educate service members about the causes and prevention methods of domestic violence.