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Friday, April 06, 2018 Vol. 53, No. 11 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
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‘Eggstravaganza’ brings Tri-command families together
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Story by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes, III
Marine Corps Community Services held its annual ‘Eggstravaganza’ aboard Laurel Bay, March 31. The family oriented event was held to bring the families of the Tri-command together and foster unit cohesion. The event also served to inform families about the services the youth center offers, such as
summer camp and after school care. “This is my favorite event that I’ve volunteered for since I got to the air station,” said Lance Cpl. Jadon Carroll, an administrative clerk with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. “I love helping out and decorating to create this awesome atmosphere. Seeing all of these families come out and celebrate the holiday not see
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Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes
Children make Easter baskets during Marine Corps Community Service’s annual ‘Eggstravaganza’ aboard Laurel Bay, March 31. The family oriented event was held to bring the families of the Tri-command together and celebrate the holiday. The ‘Eggstravaganza’ offered arts & crafts, bounce houses as well as an Easter egg hunt.
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission
Story by Cpl. Ashley Phillips
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The Marine Corps is observing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month throughout the month of April, focusing on the theme, “Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission.” All across the Marine Corps, installations will raise awareness to prevent sexual assault in accordance with Marine Administrative Message 075/18. “In order for our Marines to accomplish the mission they have to be whole in body, spirit, and mind,” said Gunnery Sgt. James McCrohan, a Uniformed Victim Advocate for MCAS Beaufort. “Protecting our Marines and creating a culture of respect and integrity is paramount. The goal this month is to raise awareness see
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The month of April is a Department of Defense recognized observance of Sexual Assualt Awareness and Prevention. “Individual Marines need to be aware of the fact that sexual assault is the fault of the attacker and never the victim,” said Gunnery Sgt. James McCrohan, a Uniformed Victim Advocate with MCAS Beaufort. “It is also the fault of the bystander who sees something wrong and doesn’t act. This month is just a reminder that you need to take care of the Marines next to you and have a plan. It doesn’t matter where you are or who you are with, you need to protect yourself, your Marines, and know what resources are available to you.”