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Friday, May 05, 2017 Vol. 52, No. 17 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C.
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“The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.”
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Northern Edge 17 kicks off in interior Alaska
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Refueled and Reloaded: Marines conduct FARP operations at WTI 2-17
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Fightertown hosts 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show “This is our opportunity to thank the local community of Beaufort,” said Col. Peter Buck, the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, practice flight formations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 28. The Blue Angels performed in the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show April 29-30.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
The pilots of the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, approach their aircraft prior to a flight demonstration aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 30. The Blue Angels performed in the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show April 29-30. MCAS Beaufort hosted the air show to promote the Marine Corps and Navy recruiting efforts, to demonstrate the full force and capabilities of our military and to show appreciation to the members of the surrounding communities who support the men and women serving within the Tri-Command area.
Photo by Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald
Col. Peter D. Buck, center, speaks with Cmdr. Ryan J. Bernacchi, left, after the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, lands aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 27. The Blue Angels performed in the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show April 29-30. MCAS Beaufort hosted the air show in order to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air Ground Task Force capabilities. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort and Bernacchi is the commanding officer of the Blue Angels.
Story and photos by: Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips, Lance Cpl. Benjamin McDonald Staff Writers
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arine Corps Air Station Beaufort hosted the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 29-30. The two day event was held to assist with recruiting efforts of the Navy and Marine Corps, educate the local community about operations aboard MCAS Beaufort and to show the Lowcountry appreciation for supporting the men and women who serve within the Tri-command. The two day event required months of planning and countless Marines, sailors, civilians and local volunteers to make it happen. Marine Corps Community Services
Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashley Phillips
The Geico Skytypers perform in their SNJ-2 aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort prior to the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show, April 29. The Geico Skytypers Airshow Team performs across the U.S. in six vintage WWII aircraft.
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