Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties
By Riley Ceder
Apr 16, 2025, 01:25 PM
The United States Marine Corps removed a commander from his position after deciding he was unfit to lead, according to the Marine Corps.
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.
“This decision was made due to a loss of trust and confidence in Bortnem’s ability to command,” said Nat Fahy, a Marine Corps Installations East spokesperson.
Brig. Gen. Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, handed down the decision.
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-marine-corps/2025/04/16/marine-corps-relieves-air-station-beaufort-commander-of-duties/
