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Friday, May 10, 2013  Pilots from the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort are conducting takeoff and landing exercises that could disturb residents near the installation.

Monday, April 08, 2013 

Monday, March 25, 2013  Residents of Beaufort, Bluffton and Hilton Head Island may be able to hear members of the Marine Corps as they conduct helicopter training.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  The air show scheduled for April at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort is being canceled due to Pentagon budget cuts.

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Romney Smith is getting a first hand look at the training Marine recruits go through along with educators, counselors, and coaches who mentor young students considering a military career.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Original Iwo Jima monument coming to New York City auction, estimated to bring up to $1.8 million

Monday, February 04, 2013  About 150 Marines and sailors will conduct a training exercise in Jasper County this week.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is expected to announce Thursday that more than 230,000 battlefront posts are now open to women.

Monday, December 17, 2012  Fort Jackson National Cemetery packed with people honoring those who serve and those who  have given their lives for our country Saturday.

Sunday, November 25, 2012  Some veterans accused of crimes in South Carolina are getting the chance to stay out of jail, thanks to a special court program.

Friday, November 09, 2012  South Carolina State University is holding its Annual Veterans Day Recognition Program.

Thursday, November 01, 2012  Some 225 Marines are home at the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort after serving an eight-month tour of duty aboard the USS Enterprise.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012  Skydivers blown off-course, land on high-security submarine base along Georgia coast

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  The Army and Marine Corps announced a decrease in activated reservists and National Guard members while the Navy and Air Force announced an increase. The net collective result is 277 fewer reservists activated in comparison to last week.

Thursday, June 14, 2012  Former Georgia football coach and Director of Athletics Vince Dooley will be inducted into the Marine Corps Sports Hall of Fame on July 27, 2012, in Quantico, Va.