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Friday, March 4, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 09 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Lima Company Graduates
“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Marine aircraft wing provides assets in Cobra Gold
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Prowler “Final Four” perform division flight
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Exercise Eager Response concludes Story by: MCAS Beaufort and 2nd MAW Public Affairs In order to demonstrate the ability to transport, tactically insert, support, and conduct high-intensity, combined-arms operations with a battalion-sized infantry force, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing conducted a large-scale tactical exercise in conjunction with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division at Fort Stewart, Georgia, during Exercise Eager Response, Feb. 24-29. The exercise commenced with two AH-1W Super Cobras, two UH-1Y Venoms, and a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft landing aboard Marine Corps Air StationBeaufort Feb. 22. The air station served as a staging point for the aircraft and personnel from the various squadrons. During the exercise, Marines trained in events including casualty evacuation, assault support missions and aerial refueling, proving the Marine Air-Ground Task Force a highly combat effective force. 3/6 Marines were transported from Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, in MV-22B Ospreys and CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters to accomplish a long-range insert see
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Photo by Sgt. Jarrod R. Rayner
Marines and sailors conduct forward arming and refueling operations while participating in Operation Eager Response Feb. 22-28. Eager Response is a Battalion sized tactical insertion and combined arms exercise with units from 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing from MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. and 2nd Marine Division from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C. The exercise was conducted at Fort Stewart, Ga. The Marines and sailors are with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing.
Wish granted: Teen trains with MCAS Beaufort Marines for a day Story and photo by: Cpl. Samantha K. Foster Staff Writer
Timothy Rhodes, left, receives an award from Lt. Col. Sean D. Henrickson aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 26. The Make-A-Wish foundation, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and MCAS Beaufort granted Rhodes’ wish and allowed him to experience some of what it takes to become and be a Marine during his visit Feb. 25-26. Henrickson is the executive officer of MCAS Beaufort.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation granted the wish of 18 year old Timothy Rhodes Feb. 25-26. Rhodes had the opportunity to experience recruit training and Marine Corps life. Becoming a Marine is a lot more than being physically strong. Before going to recruit training, a person
has to be in excellent health before raising their right hand. Being a United States Marine was just a dream for 18 year old Timothy Rhodes. Rhodes was ineligible to join the Corps because of an illness called cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disorder that affects mostly the lungs, and causes breathing problems. “I want to be a Marine for a couple of days to, in some little way, give my see
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ACMC visits MCAS Beaufort, MCRD Parris Island Gen. John M. Paxton, Jr., center, exits a jet aboard Marine Corps Station Beaufort Feb. 26. Paxton was greeted by the leadership from MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island. Paxton toured the facilities at Parris Island and was the guest of honor for the graduation. Paxton is the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. Photo by Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez
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