Pool party for Beaufort Marines and family

Photo By Cpl. Terry Haynes | Marines and their families eat barbecue at the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron end of summer pool party at Laurel Bay, August 10. The pool party was held to bring families together and foster unit cohesion.  

LAUREL BAY, SC, UNITED STATES

08.17.2017

Story by Lance Cpl. Terry Haynes 

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Marines and their families attended a Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron end of summer pool party at Laurel Bay, August 10.
The pool party was held to bring Marines and families together as well as promote unit cohesion. Due to the operational tempo of the squadron’s many shops do not have opportunities to work side by side, and this event served as good chance to bring every-one and together.
“The purpose of the pool party was to thank the Marines and their families for everything they do,” said Gunnery Sgt. Evans Janvier, the family readiness officer and squadron gunnery sergeant of H&HS. “Functions like this make us more effective as a squadron while strengthening our bond.”
Organizing and pulling off the event was a team effort, with Marines from all different parts of the squadron collaborating to pitch in. Multiple sections all worked nonstop to make sure every-thing went off without a hitch.
“We worked long hours to provide all of the food and entertainment for the party,” said Cpl. Carlos Hernandez, a food service technician and the barracks manager for H&HS. “Watching everybody having fun makes it all worth the while.”
Marines were able to eat barbecued foods and spend time with their families and coworkers, while getting to know one another better off duty. These kinds of events help to promote unit camaraderie and trust. These two elements are essential to the mission accomplishment in the Marine Corps.
“Hosting events like this is a great way to relieve some of the everyday stress,” said Hernandez.
Lt. Col. Jeffrey Pelt, the commanding officer of H&HS, closed out the pool party, stating that the strength of the Swamp Fox family comes from the sup-port of the families.“I just wanted to thank all of the Marines of the squadron who made this event possible,” said Pelt. “Without the love and sup-port of the families however, none of this would have even been possible.”

• Date Taken: 08.17.2017
• Date Posted: 08.22.2017 12:47
• Story ID: 245589
• Location: LAUREL BAY, SC, US