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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.

Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31. - Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31.

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.

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.

Sgt. Craig Ledyard accepts a children’s coat from Jean McElroy on behalf of Marine Corps Community Services at the Indigo Run housing community Sept. 12. Indigo Run raised more than 250 for donation to military children in the Beaufort area. Ledyard is a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. McElroy is the marketing and communications director of Indigo Run. - Sgt. Craig Ledyard accepts a children’s coat from Jean McElroy on behalf of Marine Corps Community Services at the Indigo Run housing community Sept. 12. Indigo Run raised more than 250 for donation to military children in the Beaufort area. Ledyard is a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. McElroy is the marketing and communications director of Indigo Run.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is closing in on the end of its 7th Annual Feds Feed Families Campaign to support households in the surrounding communities, Aug. 28. The event comes at a time of year when donations traditionally decline and school aged children do not have access to school food programs, making donations especially important, according to the Department of Agriculture. - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is closing in on the end of its 7th Annual Feds Feed Families Campaign to support households in the surrounding communities, Aug. 28. The event comes at a time of year when donations traditionally decline and school aged children do not have access to school food programs, making donations especially important, according to the Department of Agriculture.

Marines repair a ceiling at a Beaufort children’s shelter July 22. Marines donated their time and energy to remodel the shelter, so that it may house more children. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Marines repair a ceiling at a Beaufort children’s shelter July 22. Marines donated their time and energy to remodel the shelter, so that it may house more children. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Stepping up and lending a hand goes a long way for the community. Marines, sailors, teachers, parents and children volunteered to help beautify the grounds at Galer Elementary School, April 20. - Stepping up and lending a hand goes a long way for the community. Marines, sailors, teachers, parents and children volunteered to help beautify the grounds at Galer Elementary School, April 20.

Families aboard Laurel Bay have a new parental support oasis. A grand opening ceremony was held to officially open the Marine Corps Family Services Child Development Center, April 21. - Families aboard Laurel Bay have a new parental support oasis. A grand opening ceremony was held to officially open the Marine Corps Family Services Child Development Center, April 21.