Stories

Lt. Col. Joshua Riggs, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 commanding officer, relievesLt. Col. Simon Doran during a change and command ceremony, May 3. Doranwill continue his career as a post-graduate student at the Air Warfare College. - Lt. Col. Joshua Riggs, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 commanding officer, relieves Lt. Col. Simon Doran during a change and command ceremony, May 3. Doran will continue his career as a post-graduate student at the Air Warfare College.

Bikers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the Christian Motorcycle Association gather at the Air station Chapel for a Biker Sunday Service, April 28. At the end of the service, the bikers and their motorcycleswere blessed with holy water and received a prayer to have God watch over them. - Bikers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and the Christian Motorcycle Association gather at the Air station Chapel for a Biker Sunday Service, April 28. At the end of the service, the bikers and their motorcycles were blessed with holy water and received a prayer to have God watch over them.

Gunnery Sgt. Richard Garrett (center), fuels team leader with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, is surrounded by Marines from his workcenter aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 7. Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 received honors from the American Petroleum Institutefor contributions to Department of Defense bulk fuel operations, petroleum supply chain management, and fleet fuel support during 2012. - Gunnery Sgt. Richard Garrett (center), fuels team leader with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, is surrounded by Marines from his work center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 7. Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 received honors from the American Petroleum Institute for contributions to Department of Defense bulk fuel operations, petroleum supply chain management, and fleet fuel support during 2012.

(From left to right) Holly Todd, Evelyn St. John, Brett St. John, Natalie Whatley, Trinity Wolfe and Julia Morgan present their award-winning posters during the annual Earth Day poster contest awards presentation at Elliott Elementary School, April 25. The contest aimed to teach kids more about their environment and with a theme of "Make every day, Earth Day," the top artists were rewarded with a certificate, medal and a gift card to the Marine Corps Exchange. - (From left to right) Holly Todd, Evelyn St. John, Brett St. John, Natalie Whatley, Trinity Wolfe and Julia Morgan present their award-winning posters during the annual Earth Day poster contest awards presentation at Elliott Elementary School, April 25. The contest aimed to teach kids more about their environment and with a theme of "Make every day, Earth Day," the top artists were rewarded with a certificate, medal and a gift card to the Marine Corps Exchange.

Lt. Twig Sergeant, Air Station staff chaplain, executes 20 ammo can lifts during the Warrior Challenge March 13. The Warrior Challenge is similar to a modified combat fitness test and has aspects of the High Intensity Tactical Training program. - Lt. Twig Sergeant, Air Station staff chaplain, executes 20 ammo can lifts during the Warrior Challenge March 13. The Warrior Challenge is similar to a modified combat fitness test and has aspects of the High Intensity Tactical Training program.

Sgt. Fernando Camacho, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aircraft rescue and firefighting Marine, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device, March 4. Camancho was awarded the medal for his actions during an assault on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan. - Sgt. Fernando Camacho, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron aircraft rescue and firefighting Marine, receives a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with combat distinguishing device, March 4. Camancho was awarded the medal for his actions during an assault on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan.

The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, toured training facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and took questions from service members and their dependents during an open floor forum, March 21. During Dempsey’s visit he was briefed on the current construction projects aboard MCAS Beaufort including training facilities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Dempsey’s visit was part of a tour to various military installations on the East Coast. - The 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, toured training facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and took questions from service members and their dependents during an open floor forum, March 21. During Dempsey’s visit he was briefed on the current construction projects aboard MCAS Beaufort including training facilities for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Dempsey’s visit was part of a tour to various military installations on the East Coast.

Pfc. Coty Thomas, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 powerline mechanic, practices the piano in the Air Station chapel Feb. 26. The guitar was Thomas’ first instrument, but he taught himself to play both with moderate proficiency - Pfc. Coty Thomas, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 powerline mechanic, practices the piano in the Air Station chapel Feb. 26. The guitar was Thomas’ first instrument, but he taught himself to play both with moderate proficiency