Stephen Binyard’s grave is displayed at the unveiling of Edgerly Cemetery aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 18. The cemetery has been cleaned-up and restored to honor the memory of Binyard and the More
Motorcyclists display American Flags as they ride in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Boundary St. in Beaufort, May 25. The bikers, along with high school bands, war veterans, and local community groups parade More
From left, Brig. Gen. Terry V. Williams, Col. Peter D. Buck, and Col. William R. Lieblein congratulate a college graduate during the annual Lifelong Learning Graduation and Recognition Ceremony at the Lyceum on More
An F-35B Lightning II takes off on the flight deck of USS Wasp (LHD-1) during routine daylight operations, as part of Operational Testing 1, May 22. Data and lessons learned during the operational test will lay More
Air Commodore Harvey Smyth, left, shakes hands with Squadron Leader Hugh Nichols during a tour of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501, June 16. There are currently 14 U.K. pilots and maintainers with VM More
Carolynn Bell and Col. Peter D. Buck cut a ribbon at the grand opening of the newly renovated lobby and breakfast nook at the deTriville House Temporary Lodging Facility aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort More
A simulated Landing Helicopter Dock is being constructed on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. An LHD is a classification for amphibious assault ships which are capable of landing helicop More
Sgt. Osias Lozano executes a cone drill during the Tactical Athlete Challenge held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 29. Marines from MCAS Beaufort competed in challenges based on the rigorous funda More
Staff Sgt. Marissa Grudowski trains for the Ultimate Tactical Athlete competition aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 4. Grudowski was the top scoring female in the first round of the competition July More
Marines, veterans and civilians gathered at Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort for a Vietnam Veterans Tribute, Aug 8. The event was organized by veteran services to give Vietnam War veterans the welcome that More
The Color Guard presents the Marine Corps colors at during the opening ceremony for the new school year at Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School, Aug. 10. The ceremony welcomed staff and faculty back from summ More
A Marine rests prior to a ten-mile hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 14. Detachments executed the hike to prepare for future missions and a longer hike during a field training exercise on Ft. St More
The structure of the new F-35B Lightning II hangar begins to appear aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The construction started with laying the foundation of the structure last year. Now the frame of the More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan, left, is greeted by Col. Peter D. Buck upon his arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 19. Bogdan’s tour of the air station included stops at Marine Fighter A More
Marines prepare an F/A-18C Hornet to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to participate in Sentry Savannah, Aug. 21. The hornet flew a joint mission with the Air Force simulating enemy aircraft in a More
Sgt. Mark Saeger receives the Marine Aircraft Group 31 non-commissioned officer of the quarter award from Michael Fleischbein in a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Sept. 1. The non-commiss More
A course for security personnel was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 25-28. The four day class covered security topics pertaining to informational security, personal security, and industrial se More
Col. Peter D. Buck congratulates Pam Mentzer during a celebration of her 20-year anniversary of employment with the Navy Marine Corps Relief Society aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 1, 2015. Her h More
Students of Bolden Elementary School held a 9/11 memorial service aboard Laurel Bay Sept. 11. Local policemen and firemen attended the ceremony and received tokens of gratitude from the community. Students read More
Jean McElroy sits in a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement during a community relations event at the Indigo Run housing community Sept. 12. The event was the third annual car and art show hosted by the communit More
Volunteers from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort pose for a photo with the Veterans of Foreign Wars during a motorcycle ride event Sept. 19 at the VFW post in Beaufort. More than 20 volunteers from the Tri-com More
A Marine stands on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort awaiting the arrival of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 Sept. 24. VMFAT-101 will be in Beaufort for three weeks conducting More
An F/A-18D Hornet returns to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 24. The Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 “Silver Eagles” and the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 “Hawks” deployed 10 F/A-18 H More
A child care provider feeds a toddler at the child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 23. Marine Corps Community Services is launching a website for service members seeking child More
Marines from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort review the program before “Domestic Violence: The Musical” begins at Lasseter Theatre Sept. 29. More than 300 Marines and sailors from the air station attended the More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley steps off of a C-12 Huron to begin his visit aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Sept. 30, 2015. Weidley visited the air station to review its installations and assess a More
Trevor Romain presented his “We’re With You All The Way” educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. Romain gave a motivational speech to encourage children to be happier, healthier and more con More
An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares to make a field carrier landing Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Statio More
Children decorate pumpkins during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Marines and their families had the opportunity to play More
Sgt. Carlos J. Valentin teaches his class during the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Oct 21. The seminar is built to remind lance corporals why they are importa More
The Battery Creek High School Marching Band performs during the Parris Island Centennial Parade in Port Royal Oct. 24. Veterans, service members and local residents attended to commemorate the 100th anniversary More
Marines and civilians clean up a simulated oil spill aboard the air station, Nov. 4, 2015. The exercise required multiple boats and two different teams; the facility response team and the spill management team. More
The Marine Corps has a zero tolerance policy on substance abuse. Just like drugs, alcohol physically impairs the body to perform to its full capabilities. Drinking and driving not only puts the driver at risk, More
A Marine Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps color guard presents the colors during a cake cutting ceremony at Bolden Elementary School aboard Laurel Bay Nov. 12. The ceremony is a Marine tradition performed More
Marines are welcomed home by their family and friends aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort after returning from Operation Inherent Resolve Nov. 17. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, from MCAS Beaufort, ha More
Students perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” during a Veterans Appreciation Tea at Bolden Elementary and Middle School aboard Laurel Bay Nov. 18. Active duty service members and local veterans attended the event More
A Marine crosses the finish line during a jingle bell run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 4. The run was sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services and open to all air station personnel.
The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band marches down town in the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Service members from the Tri-command were present to show their support and get into the holiday spirit.
A student plays the violin during a presentation at Bolden Elementary and Middle School aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 9. Each student chose a historical figure to impersonate and performed a short presentation. This s More
Lt. Col. Mathew A. Brown, left, takes command of Marine All-weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 from Lt. Col. Alvin Bryant during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 10. More
Nick Wallace monitors air traffic from the Air Traffic Control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 16. Controllers are essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of air station flight operations.
Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott speaks to Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. Scott is the 19th Chaplain of the United States Marine Corps and the Deputy Chief of Navy Chaplains. The Marines ar More
Marines brief prior to conducting a hostage scenario training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. Elements from the Criminal Investigations Division and the Special Reaction Team stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station More
Navy Lt. Misha Lockey speaks to students about dental hygiene at Bolden Elementary/Middle School aboard Laurel Bay Feb 17. Lockey and several hospital corpsmen shared about the importance of oral health with mo More
Marines prepare to light the fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The exercise utilized burning jet fuel around a model jet to give Marines a realist More
Col. Peter Buck, Left, receives a plaque of recognition from Lt. Col. Jan Durham aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 18. The plaque was accepted on behalf of the Provost Marshal’s Office, who received More
An AH-1W Super Cobra rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from MCAS Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Response Feb. 24-28. E More
Lt. Col Sean Henrickson speaks to Students during an Earth Day assembly at Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School aboard Laurel Bay April 22. Students drew Earth Day related artwork for a competition judged by More
A visitor at the Beaufort National Cemetery lays a rose on a veteran’s grave during the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, May 25. Hundreds of veterans, active duty service members, and civilians came to pay their r More
Marine Corps Community Services’ Lifelong Learning Program held a graduation ceremony for service members and Department of Defense civilians at the Lyceum aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 2 More
A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 taxies an F-35B Lightning II after returning from the first operational test of the F-35B on board the USS Wasp, May 29. The operational testing is execu More
Col. Peter D. Buck and Col. Robert D. Cooper greet United Kingdom Royal Air Force officers Air Commodore Harvey Smyth, Group Capt. Paul Godfrey, and Group Capt. Ian Townsend as they arrive at Headquarters and H More
Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 is lined with the mobile facilities that have the capability of deploying onboard ships and in foreign countries. Marines operate inside the units, and have all the necessa More
A mother and her son are dance to oldies music on Time Warp Tuesday at the Beaufort Water Festival July 21. The festival has several themed nights, dances, competitions, and activities for people for all ages to enjoy.
Construction has begun on a simulated Landing Helicopter Dock aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The simulated LHD will have all the working lights and equipment found onboard a ship. The base is solid c More
Staff Sgt. Vincent Huggan and Sgt. Osias Lozano perform kettlebell swings during the Tactical Athlete Challenge aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 29. Every event in the challenge was based on exerci More
Staff Sgt. Marissa Grudowski executes a tire flip aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 4, to prepare for the Ultimate Tactical Athlete competition. The competition is scheduled for Sept. 16 at Marine More
The Veterans of Foreign Wars organization hands out refreshments at a Vietnam Veterans Tribute, Aug. 8, at Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. Veterans of Foreign Wars is a non-profit organization whose missi More
Schools aboard Laurel Bay family housing held an opening ceremony for the new school year at Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School, Aug. 10. Teachers from Charles F. Bolden Elementary/Middle School, Robert E. More
Marines execute a ten-mile hike aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 14. The Marines hiked in order to build dexterity and prepare for future exercises carrying heavy loads. The Marines are with Marine More
Construction is underway on an F-35B Lightning II hangar aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The project began August 2014 and the facility is scheduled to be completed in October of 2016. The hangar will More
Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan, center, speaks to Marines during a tour of the facilities aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 19. Bogdan visited the air station to inspect all aspects of the More
Marines prepare F/A-18C Hornets to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to during Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015, Aug. 21. Several squadrons from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, including Marine Fi More
F/A-18C Hornets return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 26. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 returned from Weapons and Tactics Instructor course ab More
Sgt. Mark Saeger received the Marine Aircraft Group 31 non-commissioned officer of the quarter award in a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Sept. 1. Saeger is a two-time recipient of the aw More
Pam Mentzer cuts a cake during a celebration of her 20 years of service with the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Sept. 1, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The NMCRS is a non-profit volunteer ser More
Students of Bolden Elementary school give flowers to local first responders during a 9/11 memorial service aboard Laurel Bay Sept. 11. The ceremony thanked service members for their actions during the 9/11 atta More
A resident of the Indigo Run housing community views on an MKR18 Logistics Vehicle System Replacement during a community relations event Sept. 12. Marine Wing Support Squadron 273 displayed their vehicles to t More
Kimberly Morgan speaks during the unveiling of Edgerly Cemetery aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 18. Morgan has been overseeing the restoration of the cemetery and discovered the grave site of Ste More
Marines help register a rider during a motorcycle ride Sept. 19 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Beaufort. The ride was intended to gain support for the local military community and raise awareness for t More
A teacher reads with her students at the child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 23. MilitaryChildCare.com is a new website that will provide parents with comprehensive informati More
An F/A-18C Hornet lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 24. VMFAT-101 brought 15 jets from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to train at MCAS Beaufort. The Hornet is with Marine Fighter Attack Tra More
A Marine assists in a scene with a performer of “Domestic Violence: The Musical” during the show at Lasseter Theatre aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Sept. 29. The show, produced by the Fix the Hurt co More
Brig. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, left, shakes hands with Col. Peter D. Buck upon his arrival aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., Sept. 30, 2015. This is Weidley’s first visit to the air station since a More
A student raises her hand during an educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. The presentation from Trevor Romain,“We’re With You All The Way,” featured speeches, videos, and extensive classro More
An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares for take-off Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFAT-101 is a training squadron for Marine Corps and Navy students who More
Marines play corn hole during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Single Marines were invited to enjoy the day to promote a s More
Marines participate in class discussion class during the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar aboard Marine Corps Air station Beaufort Oct. 21. Lance corporals aspiring to pick up corporal are required to c More
Families from the local community ride on a float during the Parris Island Centennial Parade in Port Royal Oct. 24. The parade consisted of marching bands, reserve officer training corps cadets, and vintage mil More
Marines and civilians use a boom to contain a simulated oil spill aboard the air station, Nov. 4, 2015. The boom is towed behind the boats and acts as a large net, trapping the oil to be collected by a skimmer More
A Marine plays taps during a Veterans Day ceremony at the Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The annual event is held to recognize local veterans and active duty service members. The day began with a parade th More
Students at Bolden Elementary School aboard Laurel Bay hold their hands over their hearts for the Pledge of Allegiance during a cake cutting ceremony Nov. 12. The ceremony was held in honor of the 240th Marine More
Students recite the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Appreciation Tea at Bolden Elementary and Middle School aboard Laurel Bay Nov. 18. Students from every grade performed poems, songs and dances to show More
‘Gunny Clause’ rides his sleigh during the Beaufort Christmas Parade Dec. 6. Numerous Christmas themed floats from local businesses and private vehicles driven by Beaufort residents participated in the parade.
Marines compete in the jingle bell run aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 7. The run is held annually and is open to all air station personnel. Runners were encouraged to wear holiday season-inspire More
A student recites a speech during a presentation at Bolden Elementary and Middle School aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 9. The event was called the Wax Museum. Each student chose a historical figure to study and imperso More
Marines march on the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 10. Lt. Col. Alvin Bryant relinquished command of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to More
Rear Admiral Brent W. Scott speaks to Marines in the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 3. While aboard the air station, Scott spoke with Marines from Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting and Mari More
A Marine stands guard during hostage situation training aboard Laurel Bay Feb. 4. The training centered on a single individual barricaded in a house. The simulation was designed to be as realistic as possible t More
A student at Bolden Elementary/ Middle School aboard Laurel Bay demonstrates the correct way to brush teeth Feb. 17. Medical and dental personnel from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort used puppets to educate t More
Marines extinguish a fire during a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 17. The Marines battling the blaze use hoses to push the fire away from the model jet’s cockpit More
Col. Peter Buck, Left, speaks to Marines after receiving a plaque of recognition from Lt. Col. Jan Durham aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 18. The plaque was accepted on behalf of the Provost Marsh More
An AH-1W Super Cobra rests on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 22. Squadrons from Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point will visit MCAS Beaufort to participate in Exercise Eager Re More
Students attend an Earth Day assembly at Middleton S. Elliott Elementary School aboard Laurel Bay April 22. Students drew Earth Day related artwork for a competition judged by the recycling department aboard Ma More
Military veterans salute the flag during an annual Memorial Day Ceremony held at Beaufort Memorial Cemetery, May 18. The ceremony included speeches from leaders of the Tri-Command and presentations from veterans.
Members of the Tri-Command stand to be recognized during the Lifelong Learning Program’s Graduation and Recognition Ceremony at the Lyceum on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, May 26.
An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 taxies after returning from the USS Wasp as part of Operational Testing 1, May 22. The purpose of the operational test is to improve the pi More
Air Commodore Harvey Smyth, left, meets with Lt. Cmdr. Beth Kitchen during a tour of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 16. The tour familiarized United K More
Sgt. Osias Lozano carries weights during the Tactical Athlete Challenge held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 29. The 400 yard tactical course includes tire flips, sprints, and fireman carries. Loz More
Lance Cpl. Brandon Gitz executes a tire flip aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 4, to prepare for the Ultimate Tactical Athlete competition. As the top scoring Male competitor, Gitz is invited to co More