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05/29/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring a Legacy of Service ✈️

On May 22, 2026, Marines, family, and friends gathered aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort to honor Lt. Col. Keller during his retirement ceremony with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312.

After years of dedicated leadership, unwavering commitment, and service to our nation, Lt. Col. Keller officially concluded an extraordinary Marine Corps career surrounded by those who served alongside him. 🦅🌎⚓

Thank you for your service, leadership, and lasting impact on the Marines of VMFA-312 and the Beaufort community. Fair winds and following seas! ✈️👏

📸by : LCpl Julius Hackney

05/27/2026

🏃‍♀️🇺🇸 Elliott Elementary Students Rise to the Challenge! 💪📚

Students with Elliott Elementary School conducted the Presidential Fitness Test at Laurel Bay as the program returns to Department of War Education Activity schools on military installations worldwide.

From push-ups to shuttle runs, students demonstrated teamwork, determination, and physical readiness while promoting healthy lifestyles and resilience. The renewed program supports fitness initiatives across 159 military-connected schools, helping prepare the next generation for success both inside and outside the classroom. 🏅🔥

📸 by: Pfc. Carl Walters

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05/20/2026

Storms Don’t Wait. Be Ready.

Hurricane season is here, and preparation starts before the storm arrives. Marines, sailors and civilians aboard MCAS Beaufort are encouraged to take the time now to review hurricane safety procedures and build a plan that keeps you and your loved ones safe.

Air Station safety tips:
• Prepare an emergency kit
• Fortify your home
• Stay informed and stay alert
• Have an evacuation plan
• Know your resources

Please visit the following sites for additional support.

SC Hurricane Guide:
https://hurricane.sc/

Weather:
National Hurricane Center: https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Beaufort County Alert Eagle: https://beaufortsc.alerteagle.com/
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/

Staying prepared strengthens our community and ensures readiness before severe weather impacts the area.

🎥: Sgt. Sean LeClaire
🎨: Sgt. Delilah M. Romayor
🎤: LCpl. Kayla LeClaire

05/15/2026

📚 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District Educators Visit MCAS Beaufort 📚

Educators from across the 4th Marine Corps Recruiting District participated in an immersive Educators Workshop at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, gaining a closer look at the mission, training, and equipment that support Marine Corps readiness. From classroom briefings to hands-on experiences with Marine Corps military vehicles, the workshop provided educators with insight into the opportunities and experiences available within the Corps.

Thank you to all the educators who joined us and continue to make an impact in their communities and classrooms. 🇺🇸

📸by: LCpl. Julius Hackney

05/08/2026

Well Earned 💪

Promotions from across MCAS Beaufort this month recognize Marines for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence. Each achievement reflects countless hours of effort, leadership, and perseverance in support of the mission and those around them.

Congratulations to all of our newly promoted Marines — continue to lead, inspire, and uphold the standard.

Semper Fidelis. 🇺🇸

📸: Cpl. Isabella Renaud & Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

05/06/2026

Strength Through Coordination

Multiple emergency response agencies including MCAS Beaufort Fire & PMO, Laurel Bay Fire & PMO, Hilton Head Fire & Police, Bluffton Fire & Police, and private partners came together at the Laurel Bay Fitness Center to participate in an Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) class .

This training united military, local, and private responders in a simulated emergency scenario, strengthening coordination, communication, and rapid response capabilities. By working together as one team, participants enhanced their ability to protect and serve the community when it matters most.

📸: Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

05/04/2026

Honoring distinguished leadership.

Gen. Bradford Gering, Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, arrives and departs Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort while en route to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, where he conducted a site visit and served as the parade reviewing official for a recruit graduation ceremony. As the second-highest ranking officer in the Marine Corps, he assists the Commandant in overseeing the administration, discipline, operations, and readiness of the force.

📸: Cpl. Isabella Renaud

05/01/2026

Class 4-26 Dismissed! 🇺🇸

From sharpening leadership skills in the classroom to building cohesion during PT and professional military education trips, these Marines have demonstrated the discipline, initiative, and warfighting mindset expected of NCOs.

Highlights from the course included a PME visit to Patriots Point in Charleston, connecting today’s leaders with the legacy of those who served before them, as well as challenging O-course PT sessions that reinforced resilience and teamwork.

Congratulations to the graduates of Class 4-26—ready to lead from the front and set the standard across the force.

📸: Cpl. Isabella Renaud

04/29/2026

Recognizing leadership and building readiness. 🌊💪

1st Lt. Anthony Witte was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his impactful service and leadership as supply officer and interim company commander. Alongside the recognition, Marines conducted water-based physical training designed to build confidence in carrying casualties to safety, with exercises that replicate the physical and mental demands of combat.

📸: Cpl. Isabella Renaud

04/27/2026

First flight complete. ✈️

An F-5N+ with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402 takes to the skies for the first time at MCAS Beaufort. The aircraft conducted its inaugural flight on station as the first F-5N+ assigned to the installation, following a redesign of its internal navigation and flight control systems to modern standards. VMFT-402 employs the F-5N+ and F-5N aircraft to provide adversary training in support of fleet readiness and advanced tactical instruction.

📸: Cpl. Isabella Renaud

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