Stories

Students gather around Annie, the inoperable AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, which serves as a static display for students to examine during Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day at Battery Creek High School, April 25. STEM Day serves to peak the interest of local children and educate them in the various the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in various careers. - Students gather around Annie, the inoperable AH-1 Cobra Attack Helicopter, which serves as a static display for students to examine during Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Day at Battery Creek High School, April 25. STEM Day serves to peak the interest of local children and educate them in the various the importance of science, technology, engineering and mathematics in various careers.

Marine with Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense decontaminate gear during a joint training exercise, March 8. Some of the procedures Marines might execute during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack include detection, sampling, identification and neutralization of hazardous materials and chemicals, extraction of contaminated personnel, technical and mass decontamination, and sensitive site exploitation. - Marine with Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Defense decontaminate gear during a joint training exercise, March 8. Some of the procedures Marines might execute during a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear attack include detection, sampling, identification and neutralization of hazardous materials and chemicals, extraction of contaminated personnel, technical and mass decontamination, and sensitive site exploitation.

Lt. Col. Kevin T. O'Rourke, the commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-533 takes charge of the squadron, known as the Hawks, during a change of command ceremony, March 11. - Lt. Col. Kevin T. O'Rourke, the commanding officer of VMFA(AW)-533 takes charge of the squadron, known as the Hawks, during a change of command ceremony, March 11.

Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Bease, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron squadron gunnery sergeant, sits in anticipation on a dunk tank while participating in a unit fundraising event at the squadron headquarters, Feb. 27. The event raised more than $300 for their 2013 Marine Corps Ball. - Gunnery Sgt. Maurice Bease, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron squadron gunnery sergeant, sits in anticipation on a dunk tank while participating in a unit fundraising event at the squadron headquarters, Feb. 27. The event raised more than $300 for their 2013 Marine Corps Ball.

Becky Salazar, Marine Corps Community Services LifeSkills trainer, speaks to couples during a Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Married workshop at Afterburners, Feb. 26. The workshop teaches young couples about family dynamics and how it can affect behavioral tendencies in relationships. - Becky Salazar, Marine Corps Community Services LifeSkills trainer, speaks to couples during a Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got Married workshop at Afterburners, Feb. 26. The workshop teaches young couples about family dynamics and how it can affect behavioral tendencies in relationships.

MCAS Beaufort gave Charlie Bowers, a Bluffton High School student with a degenerative eye disease, a tour of the Air Station. The tour, sponsored by MAG-31 and VMFA-115, let Charlie experience a taste of what it's like to be a fighter pilot before his disease worsens. - MCAS Beaufort gave Charlie Bowers, a Bluffton High School student with a degenerative eye disease, a tour of the Air Station. The tour, sponsored by MAG-31 and VMFA-115, let Charlie experience a taste of what it's like to be a fighter pilot before his disease worsens.

Lance Cpl. Avery Reddish, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 heavy equipment operator, removes a tree during an Engineer Company Community Relations Project on Hunting Island State Park, Feb. 20. Hunting Island is currently the fastest eroding beaches on the East Coast losing approximately 15 feet of sand each year. - Lance Cpl. Avery Reddish, Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 heavy equipment operator, removes a tree during an Engineer Company Community Relations Project on Hunting Island State Park, Feb. 20. Hunting Island is currently the fastest eroding beaches on the East Coast losing approximately 15 feet of sand each year.

Twenty Marines from the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island spent time speaking and enjoying a meal at River Oaks Residential Care in Beaufort, S.C., Valentines Day. Each Marine would deliver a rose to one of the residents and escort them to the dining area for lunch. - Twenty Marines from the Air Station and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island spent time speaking and enjoying a meal at River Oaks Residential Care in Beaufort, S.C., Valentines Day. Each Marine would deliver a rose to one of the residents and escort them to the dining area for lunch.

Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, presents awards to Marines who placed in the top 3 for each yard line at the 2013 Tri-Command Rifle and Pistol Intramural, Jan. 22. The competitors that demonstrated the professionalism to represent the Tri-Command Community and the desire to continue participating in marksmanship competitions were offered a chance to become a member of the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team. - Brig. Gen. Lori Reynolds, commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and Eastern Recruiting Region, presents awards to Marines who placed in the top 3 for each yard line at the 2013 Tri-Command Rifle and Pistol Intramural, Jan. 22. The competitors that demonstrated the professionalism to represent the Tri-Command Community and the desire to continue participating in marksmanship competitions were offered a chance to become a member of the Parris Island Rifle and Pistol Team.

Lance Cpl. Spencer Holm, Marine Fighter Attacks Squadron 251, aviation avionics technician, opens a prize with his daughter during the units family day at afterburners, Feb. 1. Family days are organized to improve overall troop morale and build camaraderie between service members, leadership and families. - Lance Cpl. Spencer Holm, Marine Fighter Attacks Squadron 251, aviation avionics technician, opens a prize with his daughter during the units family day at afterburners, Feb. 1. Family days are organized to improve overall troop morale and build camaraderie between service members, leadership and families.