Three Marines receive The Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal Wednesday, November 13, 2019. NCM is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed an exceedingly heroic act, exceptional achievement, or commendable service that has not been recognized by a higher award - Three Marines receive The Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal Wednesday, November 13, 2019. NCM is a decoration presented by the United States Department of the Navy to service members of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps who have performed an exceedingly heroic act, exceptional achievement, or commendable service that has not been recognized by a higher award
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Staff Sgt. Steve Gomez wires detonation cord during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July11. The range was conducted to familiarize the technicians with the gear they utilize during operations. Gomez is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with MCAS Beaufort. - Staff Sgt. Steve Gomez wires detonation cord during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July11. The range was conducted to familiarize the technicians with the gear they utilize during operations. Gomez is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with MCAS Beaufort.
Cpl. Parker Golz conducts V-situps during a High Intensity Tactical Training class led by Force Fitness instructor, Sgt. Jared Skelley July 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Skelley specializes in creating workout routines for individual Marines focusing on functional planes of motion, combat readiness and injury prevention. Golz is a combat videographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Parker Golz conducts V-situps during a High Intensity Tactical Training class led by Force Fitness instructor, Sgt. Jared Skelley July 12 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. Skelley specializes in creating workout routines for individual Marines focusing on functional planes of motion, combat readiness and injury prevention. Golz is a combat videographer with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.
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.
VMFA-251 has intensified training on familiarizing aircrew members with the JPACE, a pilot’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense equipment, while still maintaining focus on the squadron’s mission. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Wilson T. Southerland, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 251, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., receives assistance with his Joint Protective Aircrew Ensemble (JPACE) and Respirator equipment at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 29, 2017. VMFA-251 has intensified training on familiarizing aircrew members with the JPACE, a pilot’s Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Defense equipment, while still maintaining focus on the squadron’s mission.
A pilot greets his family at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, March 15, 2016. More than 180 Marines and 10 F/A-18D Hornet aircraft have been deployed to the Western Pacific since October 2015 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224. - A pilot greets his family at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, March 15, 2016. More than 180 Marines and 10 F/A-18D Hornet aircraft have been deployed to the Western Pacific since October 2015 as part of the Unit Deployment Program. The pilot is with VMFA(AW)-224.
A Marine performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight line Dec. 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. after returning from Integrated Training Exercise held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., from Oct. 16- Nov. 20. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 returned to the air station after a 38-day integrated training exercise. VMFA-122 conducted the training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in early 2016. The jet and Marine are with VMFA-122, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - A Marine performs maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight line Dec. 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. after returning from Integrated Training Exercise held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., from Oct. 16- Nov. 20. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 returned to the air station after a 38-day integrated training exercise. VMFA-122 conducted the training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in early 2016. The jet and Marine are with VMFA-122, Marine Aircraft Group 31.
Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.
“More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.” - “More than seven decades have passed since 10 July 1941 when [2nd Marine Aircraft Wing] was activated in San Diego, [California]. Wars in the Pacific, in the Middle East and operations around the world have added to your battle colors, but have not dulled your spirit … As we continue to confront those who would do us harm, take pride in knowing you continue to add to the storied history of our Corps, and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much in the defense of our nation.”
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