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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.
The Island Packet on MSN4d
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 ...
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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 ...
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MCAS Beaufort Commanding Officer relieved of duty
Colonel Mark D. Bortnem, Commanding Officer at the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, has been relieved of his command ...
MCAS Beaufort commanding officer formally relieved of his duties
BEAUFORT, S.C. (WTOC) - Col. Mark D. Bortnem has been relieved of his duties as commanding officer of Marine Corps Air ...
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Monster gator named after ‘Munsters’ actor is star on Parris Island. ‘He goes where he wants’
An alligator named Fred suns at The Legends Golf Course at Parris Island during the 2025 Armed Forces Golf Championship at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., Feb. 25, 2025.
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Beaufort Marine airbase commander out for ‘Loss of trust.’ Next stop: Parris Island
Bortnem is being reassigned to duties as directed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, the Marine training base in Port Royal located 10 miles south of the Beaufort air station.
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Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
and reassigned to duties at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. “This decision was made due to a loss of trust and confidence in Bortnem’s ability to command,” said Nat Fahy ...