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Friday, September 04, 2015 Vol. 50, No. 35 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Echo Company Graduates
“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”
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Keeping the mission, Marines safe - Page 8
1st Marine Division demonstrates its amphibious capabilities for Secretary of Defense - Page 9
FAST participates in advanced urban combat training - Page 9
Laurel Bay hosts
Military Appreciation Day Family members of active duty personnel enjoy free popcorn during Military Appreciation Day aboard Laurel Bay housing Aug 29. Service members from the Tri-command area and beyond attended the celebration featuring games and entertainment for all ages. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce organized and hosted the event to say thank you to families that serve. All active duty military families were welcome to take part in the festivities. Photos by Bob Sofaly
Col. Peter D. Buck gives a speech at the Military Appreciation Day hosted aboard Laurel Bay housing Aug 29. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce organized the event to show appreciation to service members and their families. Buck’s speech thanked the organizers of the event and offered his support to families on behalf of the Tri-command. Buck is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Service members and their families attended Military Appreciation Day aboard Laurel Bay housing Aug 29. The event was open to all active duty military families and featured games, food, and activities for children. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce organized the event.
Keeping the mission, Marines safe Story by: Lance Cpl. Jonah V. Lovy Staff Writer
A security manager’s course 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 security within the Marine Corps. The course is offered to security personnel to ensure every unit has Marines trained in the safeguarding of classified information. It is especially important for the military to maintain its security to safeguard its members and the mission. “The course is a requirement for all security managers that are assigned in writing but we open it up to all security personnel throughout the Marine Corps,” said Christopher Lomen, the information personnel security program training manager for the Marine Corps. “We have
assistant security managers, assistant security clerks, security officers, civilians, and active duty that are in the class.” The course covers more than just security procedures. It also details exactly what role a security manager needs to play in their unit. “There’s two parts to it,” said Lomen. “One is a leadership overview course which encompasses day one, and then the remainder of the course covers informational security, personnel security and industrial security.” Representatives from various units aboard the air station attended the course to certify themselves as security managers and sustain their knowledge and skills. Every security manager is required to take the course at least once and are encouraged to attend again as the curriculum evolves. “I am taking the course so I can help run the Marine Aircraft Group 31 security program and make sure that if
I ever get a request for information from the subordinate squadrons, I can help them answer questions as well,” said 1st Lt. Shawn Bunting, the assistant security manager at MAG-31 Informational security is vital to keeping Marines safe from the moment they begin their service and throughout their whole careers. Throughout the Marine Corps, it is required to have a certain level of investigation and vetting before giving access to classified material, said Lomen. “We have to know how to protect our information and make sure people’s clearances are up to date so we don’t have insider threats trying to steal information or even try to hurt Marines,” said Bunting. One of the reasons security personnel are present in every unit in the Marine see
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Graphic illustration by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez
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 security within the Marine Corps.
Motorcycle Level 3
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A motorcycle instructor shows the proper head turning technique when executing a turn during a Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug. 28. The level three training teaches proper control of any on-road motorcycle regardless of displacement, size or power. The course is mental and practical training for the riders so, in the event of a dangerous situation, the rider can react in a calm and responsive manner. The clinic is for experienced riders who have completed and passed level one and two training and have the proper personal protective gear.