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Friday, March 17, 2017 Vol. 52, No. 10 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”
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Protect What We’ve All Earned in Cyberspace
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Religious Program Specialist 2nd Class Kregel says goodbye to MCAS Beaufort
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Snow or shine: HMLA-269 Marines take to the frigid skies
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Honor. Courage. Commitment. Fightertown’s CO puts emphasis on core values
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips
Col. Peter D. Buck speaks to noncommissioned officers about his command philosophy focusing on core values and Warrior Ethos during a Corporals Course graduation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 14. Buck took the opportunity to remind the Marines of their role as noncommissioned officers and reemphasize his command philosophy in particular detrimental behavior that would break the special trust and confidence bestow upon them when they first receive the Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort. Stor y by: Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez Public Affairs Chief
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he Marine Corps has faced its share of challenges since it was created in 1775. Whether in combat or in garrison, Marines have tackled those obstacles head on. As the institution faces recent adversity, brought upon by a few individuals with
a skewed moral compass, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort reemphasizes his command philosophy to Marines aboard the air station. Shortly after taking command of the air station in 2014, Col. Peter D. Buck issued his philosophy, a framework of behavioral values and expectations designed to guide Marines under his
charge to make ethically and morally sound decisions. “My command philosophy is built on a strong foundation,” said Buck. “When you read, consider, and think about the elements of the philosophy, you will understand the simple but sound logic behind it. The philosophy’s foundation or starting point is our core values of honor, courage and commitment.”
The philosophy is built on the 3-66 Warrior Ethos and is focused on the Marine Corps’ three core values and their flow into six habits of thought, and six habits of action. The premise is that all things start with your core values.
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Air station Marines give back to community Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips Staff Writer
Marines volunteered at the Mini Marines program aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 11. The family event was organized by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina to build camaraderie amongst and promote a family atmosphere for the military children aboard the air station. “I am utterly impressed by all the Marines that are out here to volunteer for the families of air station; it is really awesome to see,” said Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122. “It shows that these Marines realize they are a part of an organization that is bigger than them. It makes me proud to be a Marine.” Mini Marines is held quarterly by MCCS-South Carolina. The children were split into different platoons and given different colored hankerchiefs to identify their group. Each platoon was led by two Marine volunteers and cycled through different activity sta-
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Children learn Marine Corps Martial Arts during a Mini Marines event aboard Marine Corps Air Station, March 11. The two-hour event was held for children of Marines to give them a small taste into the lives of their parents by participating in MCMAP, a modified Combat Fitness Test and other Marine Corps Activities. Mini Marines is hosted by Marine Corps Community Services South Carolina annually. Marines who volunteered at the event are stationed aboard MCAS Beaufort.