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Friday, April 15, 2016 Vol. 51, No. 15 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
Alpha and Oscar Company Graduates
“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Children mount up during Touch A Truck event
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Crawl, Walk, Run: Marines Take Their First Steps in Urban Combat Leadership
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Robotics Help ExplosiveHandling Marines Reduce Risk
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Respects, Honors for Late Chaplain
Navy Capt. Bryan J. Weaver is laid to rest after thirty-one years of honorable service
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Marines escort a casket during funeral at Saint Helena’s Church, Beaufort April 11. Navy Capt. Bryan J. Weaver was formally laid to rest during a ceremony held at the church. Weaver passed away after thirty-one years of honorable service to the Navy and the Marine Corps.
Service members support RBC Heritage Golf Tournament opening ceremony
Hawks soar overseas
Photo by Cpl. Sylvia Godinez
Photo by Cpl. Jonah Lovy
Civil War era cannons are fired during the 48th Annual RBC Heritage Golf Tournament held at Hilton Head Island April 11. The tournament, April 11-13, is a yearly tradition on Hilton Head bringing together players from around the country.
Story and photos by: Cpl. Jonah Lovy Staff Writer
The 48th Annual RBC Heritage Golf Tournament began with an opening ceremony on Hilton Head Island April 11. The tournament, April 11-13, is a yearly tradition on Hilton Head bringing together players from around the country.
The ceremony began with the past champion being presented with a Captain of Gentlemen Golfers plaque and then the tradition of hitting a golf ball into Calibogue Sound. Volunteers were dressed in plaid and kilts to honor Scottish traditions of the tournament. The Heritage’s relationship with Scotland began in 1969 when Sea Pines founder see
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Marine signals the pilot inside of an F-18D Hornet prior to his flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 12. Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 departed early morning to support operations overseas. The crew and the aircraft are with VMFA (AW)-533, Marine Aircraft Group 31.
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