U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew R. Christ, out-going commanding officer, relinquishes command of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, to Lt. Col. John F. Carter, on-coming commanding officer, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 9, 2026. The ceremony recognized Christ’s effort and dedication for standing up and commanding the Squadron while also recognizing Carter’s commitment to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Jon C. Stone)
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Danielle Cribb wears the same uniform she once dreamed of as a young girl. A proud native of the Lowcountry, Cribbâs family roots run deep, stretching from Charleston to Beaufort across multiple generations. Coming back to Beaufort, she served again in uniform in the same streets where she grew up.
H&HS OSA squadron wins JOSAC 2023 best squadron award. Maj. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, Director of Operations, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) recognized Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) as the Operational Support Airlift (OSA) Squadron of the year for 2023.
Col. Mark Bortnem officially assumed duties as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort from Col. Karl Arbogast today at the headquarters building aboard the installation.
