Stories

The Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 departed July 30, and made their way to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Ga., for Field Exercise 2-14. Field Exercise 2-14 is a 10 to 12 day field exercise the squadron conducts in order to get Marines and sailors tactically ready with weapon familiarization, performing land navigation, living in the field and gives them a chance to execute their Military Occupational Specialties in the field. - The Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 departed July 30, and made their way to Fort Stewart in Hinesville, Ga., for Field Exercise 2-14. Field Exercise 2-14 is a 10 to 12 day field exercise the squadron conducts in order to get Marines and sailors tactically ready with weapon familiarization, performing land navigation, living in the field and gives them a chance to execute their Military Occupational Specialties in the field.

Changing health care providers during a permanent change of station is becoming less difficult through programs put into place by Tri-Care. Following the closure of Tri-Care Service Centers on April 1, Tri-Care Health Services released information informing Tri-Care beneficiaries about the several options to find new health care providers when moving to a new duty station or other residence. - Changing health care providers during a permanent change of station is becoming less difficult through programs put into place by Tri-Care. Following the closure of Tri-Care Service Centers on April 1, Tri-Care Health Services released information informing Tri-Care beneficiaries about the several options to find new health care providers when moving to a new duty station or other residence.

The 6th Annual Feds Feed Families Campaign began June 18, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The campaign, which runs through August, is a voluntary effort undertaken by federal employees to bring nonperishable food items to their offices for distribution to local food banks. The food is used to support food insecure households in the surrounding communities. Donation boxes are located at the Marine Corps Exchanges on MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay and the Station Chapel. - The 6th Annual Feds Feed Families Campaign began June 18, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The campaign, which runs through August, is a voluntary effort undertaken by federal employees to bring nonperishable food items to their offices for distribution to local food banks. The food is used to support food insecure households in the surrounding communities. Donation boxes are located at the Marine Corps Exchanges on MCAS Beaufort and Laurel Bay and the Station Chapel.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort food service specialists compete in the Mess Hall Cook-Off held at the Consolidated Mess Hall on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 20. To compete in the biannual competition, the Marines needed to complete the Culinary Foundations Course and have one of the top four scores in the class. The Cook-off was held to teach the cooks how to think creatively and use their knowledge to create unique recipes. - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort food service specialists compete in the Mess Hall Cook-Off held at the Consolidated Mess Hall on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 20. To compete in the biannual competition, the Marines needed to complete the Culinary Foundations Course and have one of the top four scores in the class. The Cook-off was held to teach the cooks how to think creatively and use their knowledge to create unique recipes.

Sgt. Michael McIntire stands with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general and command sergeant major, Maj. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson, before receiving an award, May 20. The award, sponsored by the Navy and Marine Association, is given to leaders considered to be ethical, proud, and professional. - Sgt. Michael McIntire stands with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general and command sergeant major, Maj. Gen. Robert Hedelund and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Robinson, before receiving an award, May 20. The award, sponsored by the Navy and Marine Association, is given to leaders considered to be ethical, proud, and professional.

Lieutenant Colonel Michael Margolis, the new commanding officer for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, addresses Marines of MALS-31 during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 22. - Lieutenant Colonel Michael Margolis, the new commanding officer for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, addresses Marines of MALS-31 during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, May 22.

Active duty service members, veterans, and family members from all walks of life participate in the 2014 Beaufort, S.C., Memorial Day parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C., May 26, 2014. The ceremony was held in remembrance of the many military service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aneshea S. Yee/Released) - Active duty service members, veterans, and family members from all walks of life participate in the 2014 Beaufort, S.C., Memorial Day parade and Ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, S.C., May 26, 2014. The ceremony was held in remembrance of the many military service members who gave the ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aneshea S. Yee/Released)

Bags of oysters are lined up at the the Laurel Bay shoreline as part of a project to prevent erosion and to bring oysters back in to the nnatural environment, June 18. Marines from the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island banded together to accomplish this goal. - Bags of oysters are lined up at the the Laurel Bay shoreline as part of a project to prevent erosion and to bring oysters back in to the nnatural environment, June 18. Marines from the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island banded together to accomplish this goal.

Corporal Jason Rex, a modifications noncommissioned officer with Combat Logistics Company 23, makes repairs to a street sweeper Monday. Along with taking care of its primary mission aboard the Air Station, CLC-23 Marines also volunteer throughout the Lowcountry area for schools and for Marine Corps Community Services functions. - Corporal Jason Rex, a modifications noncommissioned officer with Combat Logistics Company 23, makes repairs to a street sweeper Monday. Along with taking care of its primary mission aboard the Air Station, CLC-23 Marines also volunteer throughout the Lowcountry area for schools and for Marine Corps Community Services functions.