Stories

MCAS Beaufort - Teams of chefs await the judge’s decision during the quarterly cook off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 16. The theme of this cook off was Pit Masters. Each team prepared a plate of BBQ for the judges. The competition served to foster camaraderie and sharpen the skills of food service Marines and Sodexo workers. The teams are with MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Marines, Sailors and civilians attended the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Safety Fair aboard MCAS Beaufort May 14. Individuals at more than 30 booths taught personnel how to avoid dangerous situations throughout the summer months. The event was held to bring awareness to how Marines can be safe during the 101 Days of Summer. - Marines, Sailors and civilians attended the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Safety Fair aboard MCAS Beaufort May 14. Individuals at more than 30 booths taught personnel how to avoid dangerous situations throughout the summer months. The event was held to bring awareness to how Marines can be safe during the 101 Days of Summer.

Lance Cpl. Keandre Blackshire, Cpl. Malik Collins, and Cpl. Oubigee Jones fought in the Marine Corps and Chevrolet Freedom Fight exhibition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 14. - Lance Cpl. Keandre Blackshire, Cpl. Malik Collins, and Cpl. Oubigee Jones fought in the Marine Corps and Chevrolet Freedom Fight exhibition aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune April 14. The Marines were able to represent the Marine Corps Boxing Team in the exhibition match and had the opportunity to fight in front of retired and current boxing legends. The Marines are Administrative Specialists with the Installation Personnel Administrative Center.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron-224 underwent a change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron-224 underwent a change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. During the Ceremony, Lt. Col. Kristian von Heimburg relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joshua Pieczonka. After the change of command, von Heimburg was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

Aviators and air traffic controllers graduate the Marine Division Tactics Course graduation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 2. - Aviators and air traffic controllers graduate the Marine Division Tactics Course graduation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 2. MDTC took the Marines and honed their skills in air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics. After MDTC, the graduates are qualified to attend the Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course.

An A400 Atlas takes off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 25. . - An A400 Atlas takes off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 25. The Atlas is transporting F-35 equipment back to England in preparation for the remainder of the 617 Squadron “Dambusters” to transition from MCAS Beaufort to Royal Air Force Base Marham later in 2018.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft conducts a simulated aircraft carrier landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 22. Therunway is equipped with a painted outline simulating the carrier for the pilots. The Marine and aircraft are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft conducts a simulated aircraft carrier landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 22. The runway is equipped with a painted outline simulating the carrier for the pilots. The Marine and aircraft are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, Marine Aircraft Group 31.