Marine’s sexual assault indictment adds to tension over Okinawa troop presenceJapanese prosecutors have indicted a U.S. Marine on charges of sexually assaulting a Japanese woman and injuring another in a restroom on a Marine Corps base in March.
Beaufort Marine air base has new commander in wake of dismissal of former leaderCol. Trevor J. Felter assumed command Tuesday morning. He replaces Col. Mark Bortnem, who was dismissed April 15, 2025, for “loss of trust and confidence” in his ability to command. Bortnem is remaining in the area. He was reassigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in Port Royal.