February 08, 2013 — A Marine looks through the scope of his weapon at a target 500 yards away. Before pulling the trigger he shifts his elbow, remembering everything he has learned. As the Marine breathes in and exhales, he gently squeezes the trigger. Bang! The bullet twists out of the barrel and flies through the air, striking the target with unerring MORE
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February 08, 2013 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 hosted a family day for their Marines at Afterburners aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 1. Family days are gatherings hosted by squadrons to build unit cohesion and give families the opportunity to meet others while creating camaraderie and building up morale within the unit. Marines and their MORE
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February 08, 2013 — Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort and Naval Hospital personnel visited Michael C. Riley Elementary School in Bluffton, S.C., for Career Day, Jan. 31.Marines and Sailors spoke to students from multiple grade levels to inform them about the military and each of their occupational specialties.“Having military members present provides students MORE
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February 01, 2013 — Military Identification card holders will have an opportunity to gain a new skill as a dental assistant as part of the American Red Cross Dental Assistant Program taking place at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, starting in May. “This type of training would cost someone anywhere from $6,000 to $8,000 at local colleges,” said Jong Gamboa, MORE
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February 01, 2013 — Marines of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533, also known as “Hawks,” were awarded the II Marine Expeditionary Force Lt. Gen. Chesty Puller Award aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 25. MORE
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February 01, 2013 — The Military Fatherhood Award recognizes a military father who displays an enduring commitment to his children, makes exceptional efforts to parent while deployed, successfully balances military and family life, and makes an effort to mentor other military fathers or children. MORE
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January 18, 2013 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312, also known as the Checkerboards, deployed Jan. 12, aboard the USS Harry S. Truman in support of Navy Carrier Air Wing 3 as well as Carrier Support Group Ten. Carrier Strike Group Ten is one of five U.S. Navy carrier strike groups currently assigned to the United States Fleet Forces Command. U.S. Navy carrier MORE
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January 18, 2013 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, also known as the Werewolves, set-off for the Western Pacific Jan. 10.The aircraft will support 6 multinational exercises, which will not only increase the readiness of the Squadron but safequard international goodwill and ensure we can work with our allies effectively.“These types of deployments offer a MORE
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January 18, 2013 — My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. The rifleman’s creed is not at all a stranger to Marines and with yearly qualifications the retention of marksmanship skills is upheld within our Corps; but what happens to rifles when not in use? Inside Fightertown’s armory are Marines who ensure and hold accountability for most MORE
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January 18, 2013 — Laughter filled Fightertown’s theater as the Leathernecks II Comedy and Entertainment Tour visited, Jan. 11.The Single Marine and Sailor Program coordinated the event, which featured the Maggie Rose Band and comedians Alex Scott, Geoff Keith and Tim Gaither.“I enjoy entertaining our service members because it’s important to attract their MORE
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