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A F-A/18D Hornet taxis down the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 30. The jet is preparing to execute a night flight as part of the Palmetto Fire Exercise. The exercise is a joint service exercise utilizing Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force aircraft. The aircraft is a part of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres/released) - A F-A/18D Hornet taxis down the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 30. The jet is preparing to execute a night flight as part of the Palmetto Fire Exercise. The exercise is a joint service exercise utilizing Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force aircraft. The aircraft is a part of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres/released)

A simulated Landing Helicopter Dock is being constructed on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. An LHD is a classification for amphibious assault ships which are capable of landing helicopters or vertical take-off jets like the F-35B Lightning II. - A simulated Landing Helicopter Dock is being constructed on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. An LHD is a classification for amphibious assault ships which are capable of landing helicopters or vertical take-off jets like the F-35B Lightning II.

The Marine Corps is currently conducting an online survey to collect feedback on possible uniform changes. Active duty Marines can now influence the future of the policy by voting at https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application_noncac/.. - The Marine Corps is currently conducting an online survey to collect feedback on possible uniform changes. Active duty Marines can now influence the future of the policy by voting at https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application_noncac/..

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort was awarded the Off-DutyBase Safety Award and the Environmental Planning TeamAward during the Secretary of the Navy’s annual Environmentaland Safety Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Navy MemorialHeritage Center in Washington, D.C. July 23. - Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort was awarded the Off-Duty Base Safety Award and the Environmental Planning Team Award during the Secretary of the Navy’s annual Environmental and Safety Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Navy Memorial Heritage Center in Washington, D.C. July 23.

Marines repair a ceiling at a Beaufort children’s shelter July 22. Marines donated their time and energy to remodel the shelter, so that it may house more children. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Marines repair a ceiling at a Beaufort children’s shelter July 22. Marines donated their time and energy to remodel the shelter, so that it may house more children. The Marines are with Marine Wing Support Squadron 273, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Sgt. Osias Lozano executes a cone drill during the Tactical Athlete Challenge held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 29. Marines from MCAS Beaufort competed in challenges based on the rigorous fundamentals of the High Intensity Tactical Training program. Lozano is a training non-commissioned officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31. - Sgt. Osias Lozano executes a cone drill during the Tactical Athlete Challenge held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 29. Marines from MCAS Beaufort competed in challenges based on the rigorous fundamentals of the High Intensity Tactical Training program. Lozano is a training non-commissioned officer with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31.

The Color Guard awaits the command to lead the Annual Beaufort Water Festival parade in downtown Beaufort July 25. Each year, Beaufort hosts local residents and visitors from across the state and country during the annual festival. - The Color Guard awaits the command to lead the Annual Beaufort Water Festival parade in downtown Beaufort July 25. Each year, Beaufort hosts local residents and visitors from across the state and country during the annual festival.

A Marine with Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting secures a boat during a Facility Response Team course to increase proficiency in nautical spill response procedures aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 14-17. The skimmer, a boat equipped with an oil recovery system, helps filter oil contamination in the water and is one of many assets in the Air Station’s arsenal for protecting the waterways. The Marine is with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting. - A Marine with Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting secures a boat during a Facility Response Team course to increase proficiency in nautical spill response procedures aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 14-17. The skimmer, a boat equipped with an oil recovery system, helps filter oil contamination in the water and is one of many assets in the Air Station’s arsenal for protecting the waterways. The Marine is with Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting.

Lt. Col. Brian W. Foster, left and Lt. Col. Douglas A. Seich salute the colors during the pass and review portion of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 16. The custom of troops passing in review began as a way for commanders to inspect their troops. Foster relinquished command to Seich after two years of leading H&HS. - Lt. Col. Brian W. Foster, left and Lt. Col. Douglas A. Seich salute the colors during the pass and review portion of the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 16. The custom of troops passing in review began as a way for commanders to inspect their troops. Foster relinquished command to Seich after two years of leading H&HS.