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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Carrillo, military working dog handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, left, conducts a bite test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Eric Carrillo, military working dog handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, left, conducts a bite test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

Officer Jose Espinosa, K-9 handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, conducts a bite test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Officer Jose Espinosa, K-9 handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, conducts a bite test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

Officer Jose Espinosa, K-9 handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, conducts a vehicle search during an explosive detection test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Officer Jose Espinosa, K-9 handler, Provost Marshals Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, conducts a vehicle search during an explosive detection test at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, June 16, 2026. PMO conducted an explosive detection test and bite test in order to train their K-9 unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julius Hackney

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael R. Cassidy, out-going commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael R. Cassidy, out-going commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj. Nicholas C. Elliott, left, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing passes the guidon to Col. Clayton Gard III, in-coming commanding officer, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Gard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marine Corps SgtMaj. Nicholas C. Elliott, left, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing passes the guidon to Col. Clayton Gard III, in-coming commanding officer, MAG-31, 2nd MAW, during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Gard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael R. Cassidy, out-going commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael R. Cassidy, out-going commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, march during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, march during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stand in formation during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marines with the Parris Island Marine Band perform during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Col. Clayton D. Gard III. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clayton D. Gard III, in-coming commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Gard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clayton D. Gard III, in-coming commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks during a Change of Command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, June 26, 2026. The ceremony recognized Col. Michael R. Cassidy for his service, leadership and dedication to the unit while welcoming Gard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joshua K. Miller, sergeant major, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Mayra M. Moreno, sergeant major, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joshua K. Miller, sergeant major, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, left, speaks with Sgt. Maj. Mayra M. Moreno, sergeant major, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, left, speaks with Maj. Murphy B. Mosley, pilot, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured the hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, left, speaks with Maj. Murphy B. Mosley, pilot, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 533, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured the hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clayton D. Gard III, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, left, greets Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, during a site visit at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Clayton D. Gard III, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 31, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, left, greets Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, during a site visit at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Marines with Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, right, speaks with Col. Trevor Felter, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, right, speaks with Col. Trevor Felter, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

Leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort salute during the arrival of Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort salute during the arrival of Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Trevor Felter, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, left, speaks with Brig. Gen. Patrick Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Trevor Felter, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, left, speaks with Brig. Gen. Patrick Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Patrick F. Tiernan, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with leaders of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort at MCAS Beaufort, South Carolina, July 7, 2026. During the visit, Tiernan engaged in discussions regarding the future of Marine Fighter Training Squadron 402, fleet adversary support, Reserve Component support to the Active Component, and toured hangars, facilities, and barracks.

Photo by Cpl. Isabella Renaud

U.S. Marines celebrate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 1, 2026. The watch party was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and televised by FOX Sports to bolster comradery and moral within surrounding units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

U.S. Marines celebrate during the FIFA World Cup 2026 watch party at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, July 1, 2026. The watch party was hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and televised by FOX Sports to bolster comradery and moral within surrounding units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carl J. Walters)

Photo by LCpl. Carl Walters

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