Stories

Participants in the 2nd Quarterly Road Race run towards the finish line aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 22. MCCS has been hosting the Quarterly Road Races for over 14 years in support of service members and civilians aboard the Air Station and Parris Island. - Participants in the 2nd Quarterly Road Race run towards the finish line aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 22. MCCS has been hosting the Quarterly Road Races for over 14 years in support of service members and civilians aboard the Air Station and Parris Island.

Sergeant Major Jimmy Sanchez, the sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, holds VMFA-312's colors while Lt. Col. Joseph Reedy, the commanding officer of VMFA-312, places battle streamers on the colors during a rededication to colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 23. The rededication to colors ceremony marked VMFA-312's 70th anniversary. VMFA-312 was commissioned on June 1, 1943 at Page Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. - Sergeant Major Jimmy Sanchez, the sergeant major for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, holds VMFA-312's colors while Lt. Col. Joseph Reedy, the commanding officer of VMFA-312, places battle streamers on the colors during a rededication to colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 23. The rededication to colors ceremony marked VMFA-312's 70th anniversary. VMFA-312 was commissioned on June 1, 1943 at Page Field aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Marines guide a TRAM 624KR Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-purpose vehicle through the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 compound during a rearrangement of the mobile facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. Marines worked diligently over a three-day-span to make the move without disturbing airfield operations. - Marines guide a TRAM 624KR Tractor, Rubber Tired, Articulated Steering, Multi-purpose vehicle through the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 compound during a rearrangement of the mobile facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 17. Marines worked diligently over a three-day-span to make the move without disturbing airfield operations.

Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 march past Lt. Col. Willie Stansell, the commanding officer of MALS-31 and Lt. Col. Bill Gray, during the change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort,May 10. During the ceremony, MALS-31, also known as the Stingers, bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bill Gray as he relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Willie Stansell. - Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 march past Lt. Col. Willie Stansell, the commanding officer of MALS-31 and Lt. Col. Bill Gray, during the change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 10. During the ceremony, MALS-31, also known as the Stingers, bid farewell to Lt. Col. Bill Gray as he relinquished command of the squadron to Lt. Col. Willie Stansell.

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2012, 349 United States service members were lost due to suicides, 48 suicides and more than 180 attempts were within the Marine Corps. DSTRESS Line is a free and anonymous phone service for Marines and sailors who are contemplating suicide. - According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, in 2012, 349 United States service members were lost due to suicides, 48 suicides and more than 180 attempts were within the Marine Corps. DSTRESS Line is a free and anonymous phone service for Marines and sailors who are contemplating suicide.

Marines from the Ordnance, Powerline and Avionics work centers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 tow a F/A-18 Hornet into VMFA-312’s hangar for regular maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 10. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 celebrate their 70th anniversary May 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and May 24 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The squadron was commissioned on June 1, 1943 at Page Field aboard MCRD Parris Island and equipped with F4U Corsairs. - Marines from the Ordnance, Powerline and Avionics work centers of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 tow a F/A-18 Hornet into VMFA-312’s hangar for regular maintenance aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 10. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 celebrate their 70th anniversary May 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and May 24 aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. The squadron was commissioned on June 1, 1943 at Page Field aboard MCRD Parris Island and equipped with F4U Corsairs.