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Marine Corps firing of Beaufort air station commanding officer draws local reaction
People who worked with Col. Mark Bortnem at Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, SC, react to his firing, noting his local ...
Air Force Times on MSN5d
Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
Military.com6d
Marine Corps Fires Commander of East Coast Air Station
Col. Mark D. Bortnem, a former F/A-18 pilot with more than 30 years in the service, was relieved of his duties as commander ...
Screaming jets, rocket fire and conservation come together on MCAS Beaufort's bombing range
The 33,000-acre Townsend Bombing Range is located in GA, but owned and operated by MCAS Beaufort. Pilots train for ...
Stars and Stripes6d
Marine Corps air station commander ousted
The commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort was ousted due to “loss of trust and confidence” in his ability ...
The Island Packet on MSN7d
Beaufort Marine airbase commander out for ‘Loss of trust.’ Next stop: Parris Island
Col. Mark Bortnem is no longer leading the men and women serving at Fighter Town East. The decision follows the conclusion of ...
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort 2025 Air Show this weekend
The Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort 2025 Air Show is happening this weekend. It’s happening Saturday and Sunday. Base ...
Marine Corps Times6d
Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
Col. Mark D. Bortnem was relieved of his duties as commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort on April 14, and reassigned to duties at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.