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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.

Marines, veterans and their families gathered at the Yemassee train station for the 2nd Annual Yemassee Train Depot Reunion Oct. 16. Yemassee was the first stop for eager recruits seeking to earn the title United States Marine before reaching Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island from 1915 to 1965. Many Marines that fought in wars and conflicts spanning WWI through Vietnam began their transformation at the train station. - Marines, veterans and their families gathered at the Yemassee train station for the 2nd Annual Yemassee Train Depot Reunion Oct. 16. Yemassee was the first stop for eager recruits seeking to earn the title United States Marine before reaching Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island from 1915 to 1965. Many Marines that fought in wars and conflicts spanning WWI through Vietnam began their transformation at the train station.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31 helped sort and organize food and clothes, mow grass, remove trees and get rid of garbage during a community service event, Sept. 27. The event gave service members a chance to give back to the community, network, and gain valuable volunteer experience. - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31 helped sort and organize food and clothes, mow grass, remove trees and get rid of garbage during a community service event, Sept. 27. The event gave service members a chance to give back to the community, network, and gain valuable volunteer experience.

Photovoltaic panels, or solar panels, are one of the many projects aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to help reduce energy. In addition, Public Works asks that individuals help reduce the base energy bill by using electricity conservatively. - Photovoltaic panels, or solar panels, are one of the many projects aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to help reduce energy. In addition, Public Works asks that individuals help reduce the base energy bill by using electricity conservatively.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 conducted Fleet Carrier Landing Practice training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 2. The valuable training prepares pilots for situations and landings they will face while deployed aboard an aircraft carrier. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 conducted Fleet Carrier Landing Practice training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 2. The valuable training prepares pilots for situations and landings they will face while deployed aboard an aircraft carrier.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the Hawks, deployed to the Western Pacific though the Unit Deployment Program, Sept. 3. The UDP provides opportunities for Marines to train and partner with allies and other branches of service in the Pacific theater, and is a cost-effective way to expose U.S.-based Marine units to various training environments. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as the Hawks, deployed to the Western Pacific though the Unit Deployment Program, Sept. 3. The UDP provides opportunities for Marines to train and partner with allies and other branches of service in the Pacific theater, and is a cost-effective way to expose U.S.-based Marine units to various training environments.