The Jet Stream Dec. 11, 2015

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Friday, December 11, 2015 Vol. 50, No. 49 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.

Alpha Company Graduates See Page 7

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Beaufort hosts 30th Annual Night on the Town– Page 4

Parade for Beaufort to welcome the holidays – Page 6

MCAS Beaufort holds Jingle Bell Run – Page 5

LAUREL BAY CELEBRATES 27th ANNUAL

Tree Lighting Ceremony Story and photos See Pg. 6

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres

A child looks at Christmas decorations during the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 3. The event was held to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families. Entertainment was provided by the students of Bolden Elementary School, and was hosted by members of Marine Corps Community Services.

Parade for Beaufort to welcome the holidays

MCAS Beaufort hosts jingle bell run

‘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. Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer

A parade in honor of the holiday season was held in downtown Beaufort Dec 6. Local residents and service members attended to celebrate upcoming winter festivities. The parade consisted of Christmas themed floats, local businesses and private vehicles

driven by Beaufort residents. The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band led the way with holiday tunes and classic American standards. “I love this time of year” said Vanesa Saunders, a hairdresser from Beaufort. “It is so exciting to bring my family and see all the floats. It really gets us ready for Christmas.” see

PARADE, page 6

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah Lovy

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 seasoninspired costumes.

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JINGLE, page 5


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