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Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
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Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron

Mission Statement

The mission of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron is to support and enhance the combat readiness of the squadrons located aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, improving the quality of life for military personnel, their families and the work force assigned to the Air Station.


Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Leaders

H&HS Commanding Officer

Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin J. Fiala

LtCol Benjamin Fiala was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on 23 July 1977. Raised as a Colorado native in Durango, Colorado by James and Marilyn Fiala; he graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2000 - Finance and Accounting. He played professional golf, worked as an accountant and...

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H&HS Sergeant Major

Sergeant Major Joe M. Stewart

Sergeant Major Stewart was born in Carthage, Texas.  He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Delayed Entry Program in October 2003, and reported to recruit training at MCRD San Diego, California in June 2004.  Following completion of recruit training, Sergeant Major Stewart attended Marine...

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