Sgt. Diego Marmolejo Receiving the Sentinel Award - Sgt. Diego Marmolejo Receiving the Sentinel Award

Blue Angels allow their Key Influencer to sit in the passenger seat during the demonstration practice aboard MCAS Beaufort.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez) - Blue Angels allow their Key Influencer to sit in the passenger seat during the demonstration practice aboard MCAS Beaufort. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hernan Rodriguez)

Col. Matthew H. Phares, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, reflects on the many accomplishments that VMFA-251 had while active during a deactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., April 23, 2020. The squadron was active for nearly 80 years, supported various combat operations, and will be stood back up as an F-35C squadron aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker) - Col. Matthew H. Phares, the commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, reflects on the many accomplishments that VMFA-251 had while active during a deactivation ceremony for VMFA-251 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C., April 23, 2020. The squadron was active for nearly 80 years, supported various combat operations, and will be stood back up as an F-35C squadron aboard MCAS Cherry Point, N.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)

First Responders from multiple departments throughout South Carolina preform a lever technique on a downed aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The lever technique is important for first responders because it doesn’t require many resources to accomplish, training as a team helps keep our interoperability between departments high. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker) - First Responders from multiple departments throughout South Carolina preform a lever technique on a downed aircraft aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 25. The lever technique is important for first responders because it doesn’t require many resources to accomplish, training as a team helps keep our interoperability between departments high. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aidan Parker)

Col. Timothy Miller walks during the 64th annual Beaufort Water Festival Grand Parade in downtown Beaufort, July 20. Miller is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Col. Timothy Miller walks during the 64th annual Beaufort Water Festival Grand Parade in downtown Beaufort, July 20. Miller is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.