USS WASP F-35B Ship Integration (4)

05/30/2015
05/30/2015: On May 26, 2015, several journalists flew to the USS WASP aboard an Osprey from the Pentagon to the ship, which was operating off of the North Carolina coast. In addition to viewing the ops of the F-35B aboard the ship, there was opportunity to talk with the crew…

USS WASP F-35B Ship Integration (3)

05/29/2015
05/29/2015: On May 26, 2015, several journalists flew to the USS WASP aboard an Osprey from the Pentagon to the ship, which was operating off of the North Carolina coast. In addition to viewing the ops of the F-35B aboard the ship, there was opportunity to talk with the crew…

USS WASP F-35B Ship Integration (2)

05/28/2015
05/27/2015: On May 26, 2015, several journalists flew to the USS WASP aboard an Osprey from the Pentagon to the ship, which was operating off of the North Carolina coast. In addition to viewing the ops of the F-35B aboard the ship, there was opportunity to talk with the crew…

USS WASP F-35B Ship Integration (1)

05/27/2015
05/27/2015: On May 26, 2015, several journalists flew to the USS WASP aboard an Osprey from the Pentagon to the ship, which was operating off of the North Carolina coast. In addition to viewing the ops of the F-35B aboard the ship, there was opportunity to talk with the crew…

Aircraft Rescue Firefighters Training

11/30/2014
11/30/2014: When Aircraft Rescue Firefighters aren’t responding to emergencies on the flight line, they’re training to be first on the scene. Credit:American Forces Network, Iwakuni JAPAN:8/25/14 This story published in 2013 discusses the role of ARFF Marines, in this case in MCAS Beaufort, SC: Marines with Aircraft Rescue and Fire…

VMAT 203 Conducts Operation Angry Birds

07/08/2014
07/08/2014: U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203 conducted Operation Angry Birds with TAV8-B Harrier aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort S.C., May 13, 2014. The operation provided the Marines with enough flight hours to become certified Harrier pilots.  Credit:2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Combat Camera:5/13/14  

Marines Showcase the F-35B in MCAS Beaufort’s Future

08/27/2013
08/26/2013: On 20 August 2013, Marine Aircraft Group 31 hosted a showcase of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, SC. During the event, MajGen Robert Hedelund, Second Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General, addressed government dignitaries and the local media.  Credit:Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort- Combat…