Two pilots taxi down the flightline in F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 6. The Airborne Tactical Advantage Company is training with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 for the next two weeks to support new and transition pilots in their certification for the F-35B. The pilots are with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Two pilots taxi down the flightline in F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 6. The Airborne Tactical Advantage Company is training with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 for the next two weeks to support new and transition pilots in their certification for the F-35B. The pilots are with VMFAT-501, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan and Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wright case the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 Colors during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport. The squadron will stand up aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. as an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron. - Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan and Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Wright case the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 Colors during a Relinquishment of Command Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 22. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Michael P. Brennan relinquished command of “The Flying Leathernecks” and then cased the squadron colors for transport. The squadron will stand up aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. as an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron.

Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conducted a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 20. The live fire gave experienced Marines training they need to stay proficient and gave the new Marines a chance to train with a live fire. The training simulates extinguishing a jet fire. - Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting conducted a controlled burn training exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 20. The live fire gave experienced Marines training they need to stay proficient and gave the new Marines a chance to train with a live fire. The training simulates extinguishing a jet fire.

The Beaufort Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol present the colors during the 2017 Military Appreciation Day aboard Laurel Bay Housing, Aug. 26. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to thank service members and their families for contributions made to the Tri-command area. After the presentation of colors and an invocation, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and representatives of each installation in the Tri-command spoke to the attendees of the event. - The Beaufort Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol present the colors during the 2017 Military Appreciation Day aboard Laurel Bay Housing, Aug. 26. The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted the event to thank service members and their families for contributions made to the Tri-command area. After the presentation of colors and an invocation, the president of the Chamber of Commerce and representatives of each installation in the Tri-command spoke to the attendees of the event.

Cpl. Erik Powell and his Military Working Dog Joy prepare for their K-9 Team certification aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 20. The provost marshal and the kennel master with the MCAS Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office oversaw the certification .The certification scenarios were held in one of the storage warehouses on the air station and tested both the handler and the dog on their ability to work together. The K-9 team is with PMO. - Cpl. Erik Powell and his Military Working Dog Joy prepare for their K-9 Team certification aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 20. The provost marshal and the kennel master with the MCAS Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office oversaw the certification .The certification scenarios were held in one of the storage warehouses on the air station and tested both the handler and the dog on their ability to work together. The K-9 team is with PMO.

A pilot prepares to take off in an F-5N Tiger II aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 22. A detachment from Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 is providing red air for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. VMFT-401 will simulate an enemy for the warlords to fight and maneuver against. The pilot is with VMFT-401. - A pilot prepares to take off in an F-5N Tiger II aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 22. A detachment from Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 is providing red air for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. VMFT-401 will simulate an enemy for the warlords to fight and maneuver against. The pilot is with VMFT-401.