Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort News

An F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts air-to-ground training at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia June 12. Aircraft around the Department of Defense regularly use the range to rehearse strafing and dropping inert munitions. The aircraft is with 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing based out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Georgia. - An F-16 Fighting Falcon conducts air-to-ground training at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia June 12. Aircraft around the Department of Defense regularly use the range to rehearse strafing and dropping inert munitions. The aircraft is with 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing based out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Georgia.

Officer Jack Hunt conducts bite training with his dog aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 13. The military working dog section aids the air station in detecting contraband and conducting security checks. Hunt is a dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard MCAS Beaufort. - Officer Jack Hunt conducts bite training with his dog aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 13. The military working dog section aids the air station in detecting contraband and conducting security checks. Hunt is a dog handler with the Provost Marshal’s Office aboard MCAS Beaufort.

Lance Cpl. Hunter Cauthron places a screen over the engine intake of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. - Lance Cpl. Hunter Cauthron places a screen over the engine intake of an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. The screen over the engine intake is used when Marines who are not pilots start the aircraft’s engines to conduct pre-flight checks. It ensures foreign object debris does not enter the engine. Cauthron is an engine mechanic and plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312.

A UK F-35B Lightning II taxis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. - A UK F-35B Lightning II taxis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Multiple F-35Bs with the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home at Royal Air Force Base Marham, England. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron. “617 Squadron has worked tirelessly for the past few weeks and months to prepare the aircraft to bring them to their final home of RAF Marham,” said Ground Capt. Cab Townsend, RAF Marham Station Commander.

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.