Stories

Caution tape, warning signs and personal belongings are scattered around the office, setting the scene for the Emergency Preparedness Brief held for Marines and thier spouses at the Marine Corps Family Team Building Office, April 11. The brief intends to show Marines and thier families the importance of preparing for such a disaster especially since hurricane season is coming. - Caution tape, warning signs and personal belongings are scattered around the office, setting the scene for the Emergency Preparedness Brief held for Marines and thier spouses at the Marine Corps Family Team Building Office, April 11. The brief intends to show Marines and thier families the importance of preparing for such a disaster especially since hurricane season is coming.

Staff Sgt. Joshua McLeod, an explosives ordinance disposal technician, with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort EOD , allows first grade students to try on a protective helmet EOD Marines wear during operations, at Gayler Elementary, April 9. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics week offers a new way to peak the students interest and show them the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in today's world. - Staff Sgt. Joshua McLeod, an explosives ordinance disposal technician, with the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort EOD , allows first grade students to try on a protective helmet EOD Marines wear during operations, at Gayler Elementary, April 9. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics week offers a new way to peak the students interest and show them the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in today's world.

Children dance alongside thier parents and KidFest volunteers during the 18th Annual KidFest at the Cross Creek Shopping Center, April 6.The event is meant to increase the public’s awareness on the struggles that military children go through while raising awareness on child abuse. - Children dance alongside thier parents and KidFest volunteers during the 18th Annual KidFest at the Cross Creek Shopping Center, April 6.The event is meant to increase the public’s awareness on the struggles that military children go through while raising awareness on child abuse.

A Marine with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 is reunited with his family after a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific in Support of the Unit Deployment Program aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort flightline, March 22. While supporting the UDP, VMFA(AW)-224 increased forward presence in the area and participated in theater security cooperation activities with regional allies. - A Marine with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 is reunited with his family after a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific in Support of the Unit Deployment Program aboard the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort flightline, March 22. While supporting the UDP, VMFA(AW)-224 increased forward presence in the area and participated in theater security cooperation activities with regional allies.

Cpl. Maria Cognac, a personal administrator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, spends time with her four-month-old daughter Lea Cognac during the Month of the Military Child picnic at the Child Developement Center at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 1. This month recognizes the sacrifices military children make and struggles they go through as their parents serve our country. - Cpl. Maria Cognac, a personal administrator with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, spends time with her four-month-old daughter Lea Cognac during the Month of the Military Child picnic at the Child Developement Center at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 1. This month recognizes the sacrifices military children make and struggles they go through as their parents serve our country.

Staff Sgt. Brian Telinda,an assistant operations chief at Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island,made his mixed martial arts debut at the King of Jacksonville fight series in North Carolina, March 16, where he won by decision after nearly scoring a knockout in the first round. - Staff Sgt. Brian Telinda,an assistant operations chief at Weapons and Field Training Battalion, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island,made his mixed martial arts debut at the King of Jacksonville fight series in North Carolina, March 16, where he won by decision after nearly scoring a knockout in the first round.

Staff Sgt. Fernando Pupo, logistics chief for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 and native of Miami, fought through and survived stage 4 lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer that forms in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. The cancer diminishes the immune system, growing and multiplying. - Staff Sgt. Fernando Pupo, logistics chief for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 and native of Miami, fought through and survived stage 4 lymphoma. Lymphoma is a cancer that forms in the white blood cells called lymphocytes. The cancer diminishes the immune system, growing and multiplying.

Chidren run and look for eggs during the Easter egg hunt held at the Laurel Bay Youth Center, March 23. The Eggstravaganza was the first event to bring all units within the tri-command together for one unified Easter celebration. - Chidren run and look for eggs during the Easter egg hunt held at the Laurel Bay Youth Center, March 23. The Eggstravaganza was the first event to bring all units within the tri-command together for one unified Easter celebration.

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.