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Friday, March 02, 2018 Vol. 53, No. 08 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
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VMFA(AW)-224 welcomes new commander Story and photos by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Lt. Col. Kristian von Heimburg relinquished command of Marine AllWeather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 to Lt. Col. Joshua Pieczonka during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. The ceremony was held in front of the VMFA(AW)-224 hangar at exactly 2:24 p.m. The commanding general of the II Marine Expeditionary Force, Lt. Gen. Robert Hedelund attended with the commanding general of the II Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, Col. Frank Latt, and the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort, Col. Timothy Miller. “When I think about the Bengals and what they have accomplished, it’s pretty compelling,” said Latt. “This squadron went to combat and when they arrived they found complex mission sets in a com-
Photos by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III
Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy and Pam Mentzer address Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 23. Glavy’s intent was to spread awareness for the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society and how their efforts can benefit Marines, Sailors and their families. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and Mentzer is the NMCRS Director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron-224 underwent a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. During the Ceremony, Lt. Col. Kristian von Heimburg relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joshua Pieczonka.
plex environment and they executed famously. It is unbelievable what they accomplished and that doesn’t come without leadership. You did an excellent
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Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, Pam Mentzer, Marines and Sailors spread awareness of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Feb. 23. Glavy visited the air station to inform 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Beaufort service members about the NMCRS and how their efforts can benefit Marines, Sailors and their families. Glavy is the commanding general of 2nd MAW and Mentzer is the NMCRS Director aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.
Marine NCOs lead from the front at Cpl’s Course
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
A Marine low crawls through a cement tunnel during the combat endurance course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 28. Story by Cpl. Ashley Phillips
Every month at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, a new group of Marines attend and graduate the air station’s Corporal’s Course. This month 32 Marines are set to graduate, March 13. While at Corporal’s Course, these Non-Commissioned Officers are taught to exemplify the highest military bearing, integrity, discipline, and lead their peers and subordinates in physical standards. NCO’s are charged with training, teaching, and mentoring the next generation of Marines. NCO’s are taught to lead from the front, at the
points of friction. “For some people it may be the most difficult physical training they’ve ever done. It’s tailored to the needs of the Marine Corps and not the individuals,” said Gunnery Sgt. Justin Starleigh. “It’s good to see a change. Some Marines come here and struggle with Physical Fitness Tests and at the end of the course they’re able to pass them with no problem.” Throughout the course, the Marines are put through a barrage of physical tests. They begin with an initial Physical Fitness Test and from then on, are expected to perform each and every day. By the end
Photo by Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Marines maneuver through obstacles during the combat endurance course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Feb. 28. The Marines attending Corporal’s Course conduct physical training like the combat endurance course to foster unit cohesion and to work together as a team. Each Marine was given the chance to lead their squad through an obstacle and learned valuable lessons learned during the execution.
of the course they have completed a Combat Fitness Test, numerous high mileage runs, simulated casualty rescues, the obstacle course on base, multiple High Intensity Tactical Training classes, and the Combat Endurance Course at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. “We model our PT mostly after the Marine Corps see
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