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'Tybee Island bomb' still rests in depths of Wassaw Sound

During the early morning hours of Feb. 5, 1958, an Air Force B-47 Stratojet bomber was soaring high above the Lowcountry coast on a simulated combat mission, but at approximately 2 a.m., disaster struck at 36,000 feet. A group of Air Force F-86 Saberjet fighters were in the vicinity, and without warning, one of the aircraft slammed into the bomber.

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New Marine picks up where brother left off

Graduation from recruit training marks the end of the beginning for new Marines. For most, Sept. 15 was a day of joy, but for one Marine it was also a day of sadness. Private First Class Christina Gavriel graduated to begin her new life as a Marine in search of answers. Christina's brother, Lance Cpl. Dimiterios Gavriel, spent the last year of his

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Parris Island Youth Center celebrates Nat'l Kids Day

The Parris Island Youth Center celebrated its Annual Boys and Girls Club Association National Kid's Day 2006 Sept. 20. The bash, which was open to military dependents and active-duty, retired and Department of Defense personnel, was held to reward its current patrons for their support and to entice families new to the area to see what the center

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2nd RTBn. kicks off Family Fun Day

Marines from the 2nd Recruit Training Battalion enjoyed a day with their families during a monthly Family Fun Day Sept. 9. "These events, which are a continuous annual tradition of Second Battalion, are designed to build unit camaraderie and for the families of Marines to have a good time," said Lt. Col. Jim Gfrerer, commanding officer, 2nd

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Library tech awarded three silver medals at National Track meet

Physical training is a part of every Marine's life and for Joshua Willis, keeping in peak physical condition continues even 15 years after leaving the Corps. Willis, a Depot Library technician, recently brought home three silver medals from the U.S.A. National Master's Track and Field Championship, which took place in Charlotte N.C. Aug. 3-6. The

Approaching new fiscal years leaves Marines with re-enlistment decsions to be made before it's too late

With a new fiscal year around the corner, the time to decide whether to re-enlist is closing in fast on many Marines. Marines who decide to re-enlist must submit their package during the fiscal year of their end of active service date, however, there are many factors to consider before making the final decision. According to Master Sgt. Juan

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In remembrance: Tri-Command community holds 9-11 vigil

In recognition of the 5th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, the Tri-Command community gathered at Pigeon Point Park in Beaufort Sept. 11.The somber ceremony began with a welcome speech by Beaufort mayor, the Honorable Bill Raunch, and an invocation by Rev. Susan Ulmer, Carteret Street United Methodist

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Parris Island firefighters prepared to handle any emergency

The Parris Island Fire Department has been working to put out fires, rescue those in need and educate recruits, Marines, sailors and civilians aboard the Depot since 1915. Surprising to some, the PIFD offers a myriad of services to all who serve, work and reside aboard the Depot. "The primary role of the Parris Island Fire Department is to provide

CG begins plan to improve Depot quality of life

The Depot Quality of Life board was reestablished this month by Brig. Gen. Paul E. Lefebvre, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruiting Depot Parris Island/Eastern Recruiting Region. General Lefebvre called the first meeting to order August 11, in the Commanding General's conference room. "The last QOL meeting was held in November of 2002," said

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Port Royal students treated to music by Depot band during morning colors

Students and neighbors of Port Royal Elementary School gathered outside the schoolyard to hear the sounds of the Parris Island Marine Band and watch as the American flag was raised Tuesday morning. "We feel close to the island," said Kay Keeler, principal, Port Royal Elementary School. "A lot of the students' parents or siblings are in the

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