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An F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts air-to-ground training at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia June 12. Aircraft around the Department of Defense regularly use the range to rehearse strafing and dropping inert munitions. The aircraft is with 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing based out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Georgia. - An F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts air-to-ground training at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia June 12. Aircraft around the Department of Defense regularly use the range to rehearse strafing and dropping inert munitions. The aircraft is with 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing based out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Georgia.

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.

A stack of posters rests on top of table prior to being judged during the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office Earth Day poster contest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 4. Bolden Elementary and Middle, Elliott Elementary, and Galer Elementary schools participated in the contest. The environmental specialists of NREAO hold the contest annually to promote healthy environmental management habits at an early age. - A stack of posters rests on top of table prior to being judged during the Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Office Earth Day poster contest aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 4. Bolden Elementary and Middle, Elliott Elementary, and Galer Elementary schools participated in the contest. The environmental specialists of NREAO hold the contest annually to promote healthy environmental management habits at an early age.

Guests applaud a performer during the National MontfordPoint Association’s Congressional Gold Medal presentationhosted by Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 25. Several musicians and groups preformed tribute songs to honor the Jameson family who accepted the medal on behalf of the late Willis Jameson. - Guests applaud a performer during the National Montford Point Association’s Congressional Gold Medal presentation hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 25. Several musicians and groups preformed tribute songs to honor the Jameson family who accepted the medal on behalf of the late Willis Jameson.

Capt. J. Ramseur, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort base firefighter, talks about hazardous material protection during a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course aboard MCAS Beaufort, Jan. 14. The HAZWOPER training is vital for safety aboard the Air Station, which has many hazardous waste risks. - Capt. J. Ramseur, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort base firefighter, talks about hazardous material protection during a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course aboard MCAS Beaufort, Jan. 14. The HAZWOPER training is vital for safety aboard the Air Station, which has many hazardous waste risks.

The Marine Corps has updated regulations for tuition assistance in the 2015 fiscal year.Marines now have longer to apply before their class begins and more stringent grade policies, according to Marine Administrative Message 687/14. - The Marine Corps has updated regulations for tuition assistance in the 2015 fiscal year. Marines now have longer to apply before their class begins and more stringent grade policies, according to Marine Administrative Message 687/14.

Master Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, inspects the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 career planner Staff Sgt. Andrew Nelson during the commanding general inspection. CGIs review the unit in categories ranging from basic Marine Corps standards such as proper wear of uniforms, drill and physical fitness to standards specific to the unit. - Master Sgt. Jason Spangenberg, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, inspects the Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 career planner Staff Sgt. Andrew Nelson during the commanding general inspection. CGIs review the unit in categories ranging from basic Marine Corps standards such as proper wear of uniforms, drill and physical fitness to standards specific to the unit.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt, Jan. 7. VMFA-251 will be executing a Composite Training Unit Exercise with Carrier Airwing One for approximately 30 days aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 deployed aboard the USS Roosevelt, Jan. 7. VMFA-251 will be executing a Composite Training Unit Exercise with Carrier Airwing One for approximately 30 days aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt.

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment while working on an F/A-18 Hornet, Jan. 14. Returning to work after the holidays presents unique challenges. Service members have been away from their work stations enjoying time with friends or family. Re-focusing on the mission or task at hand is essential for productivity, and safety remains extremely important. Back in the Saddle training was developed to help service members re-examine the safety concerns around them. - Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 demonstrate the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment while working on an F/A-18 Hornet, Jan. 14. Returning to work after the holidays presents unique challenges. Service members have been away from their work stations enjoying time with friends or family. Re-focusing on the mission or task at hand is essential for productivity, and safety remains extremely important. Back in the Saddle training was developed to help service members re-examine the safety concerns around them.

The Police Chiefs’ Association held their monthly meeting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 23. Representatives from departments included the Marine Corps’ Provost Marshal’s Office, FBI and City of Beaufort Police Department. - The Police Chiefs’ Association held their monthly meeting aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 23. Representatives from departments included the Marine Corps’ Provost Marshal’s Office, FBI and City of Beaufort Police Department.