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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.

Teresa Neuer and Allison Scott, whose spouses are stationed at the Air Station meet at the Marine Corps Family Team Building House with Nicole Shea, the readiness and support program trainer for MCFTB, aboard Laurel Bay for the Read Your way Through Deployment class, May 16. In this class spouses gather bi-weekly to discuss books that are chosen to help them with the stresses of deployment. - Teresa Neuer and Allison Scott, whose spouses are stationed at the Air Station meet at the Marine Corps Family Team Building House with Nicole Shea, the readiness and support program trainer for MCFTB, aboard Laurel Bay for the Read Your way Through Deployment class, May 16. In this class spouses gather bi-weekly to discuss books that are chosen to help them with the stresses of deployment.

Sgt. Kalen Gall, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, reels in the first catch of the day during an Operation Adrenaline Rush unit fishing trip, held by Marine Corps Community Services, off the shore of Hilton Head Island, S.C., May 15. OAR is meant to teach service members safe activities that can help them manage stress related to combat or their daily work routines. - Sgt. Kalen Gall, a heavy equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Company 23 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, reels in the first catch of the day during an Operation Adrenaline Rush unit fishing trip, held by Marine Corps Community Services, off the shore of Hilton Head Island, S.C., May 15. OAR is meant to teach service members safe activities that can help them manage stress related to combat or their daily work routines.

A Crash Fire Rescue Marine with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting unit, prepares a hose to extinguish a fire during a training exercise on May15, 2013. - A Crash Fire Rescue Marine with Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting unit, prepares a hose to extinguish a fire during a training exercise on May15, 2013.

A blood drive with the American Red Cross was held at the Air Station chapel, May 15. The organization provides support to military families by providing services such as their emergency communication center. - A blood drive with the American Red Cross was held at the Air Station chapel, May 15. The organization provides support to military families by providing services such as their emergency communication center.