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Col. Frank Latt, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 19. Latt relinquished command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 to Col. Matthew H. Phares after commanding MAG-31 for 17 months. - Col. Frank Latt, the outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 31, addresses the crowd during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 19. Latt relinquished command of Marine Aircraft Group 31 to Col. Matthew H. Phares after commanding MAG-31 for 17 months.

Capt. Clay Groover trains during a High Intensity Tactical Training class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 12. The class was led by Sgt. Jared Skelley. Groover is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Capt. Clay Groover trains during a High Intensity Tactical Training class aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 12. The class was led by Sgt. Jared Skelley. Groover is with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. - Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31.

Tammie Ashely pins Gunnery Sgt. Justin Boyer during his promotion ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island July 2. - Tammie Ashely pins Gunnery Sgt. Justin Boyer during his promotion ceremony aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island July 2. Ashley also pinned Boyer to staff sergeant in 2014. Boyer was a friend and mentor to Sgt. Joshua Ashely who was killed in action in 2012 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Marines make landing at DragonBoat Beaufort 2018 - The Single Marine Program rowing team competes during the 6th annual DragonBoat Beaufort charity race June 23 at Waterfront Park in downtown Beaufort. The team was comprised of Marines and Sailors from the Tri-command. This was the second year SMP put together a team for the event. Both local and traveling teams competed in the volunteer organized event that strives to create a strong sense of wellness through competition, camaraderie and also raises money for local cancer patients, survivors, and families. The SMP team received the fastest local time for the second year in a row.

Inert munitions impact at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia. June 12. F-16 Falcons with the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base used the range to rehearse air-to-ground training. Aircraft around the Defense Department regularly use the range to practice strafing and dropping inert munitions. - Inert munitions impact at Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia. June 12. F-16 Falcons with the 157th Fighter Squadron, 169th Fighter Wing from McEntire Joint National Guard Base used the range to rehearse air-to-ground training. Aircraft around the Defense Department regularly use the range to practice strafing and dropping inert munitions.

Members of the Military Working Dog section of the Provost Marshal’s Office pose for a photo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June13. The MWD section aids the air station in detecting contraband and conducting security checks. The MWD section is attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Members of the Military Working Dog section of the Provost Marshal’s Office pose for a photo aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June13. The MWD section aids the air station in detecting contraband and conducting security checks. The MWD section is attached to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

Lance Cpl. Hunter Cathron, right, speaks with Maj. Kevin Bowler prior to take off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Cauthron is the plane captain for this particular aircraft and prior to every flight, he signs off on the inspection, certifying that the pilot is flying an aircraft that is mission ready. At just 23 years old, Cauthron holds the responsibility of ensuring the safety of every Marine on the flight deck before, during and after flight operations and missions. Cauthron is an engine mechanic and plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312. - Lance Cpl. Hunter Cathron, right, speaks with Maj. Kevin Bowler prior to take off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Cauthron is the plane captain for this particular aircraft and prior to every flight, he signs off on the inspection, certifying that the pilot is flying an aircraft that is mission ready. At just 23 years old, Cauthron holds the responsibility of ensuring the safety of every Marine on the flight deck before, during and after flight operations and missions. Cauthron is an engine mechanic and plane captain with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312.

A UK F-35B Lightning II taxis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. - A UK F-35B Lightning II taxis aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort June 6. Multiple F-35Bs with the Royal Air Force’s 617 Squadron “Dambusters” departed MCAS Beaufort headed for their new home at Royal Air Force Base Marham, England. The aircraft returning to the UK represents the transition from current to next generation air combat power for 617 Squadron. “617 Squadron has worked tirelessly for the past few weeks and months to prepare the aircraft to bring them to their final home of RAF Marham,” said Ground Capt. Cab Townsend, RAF Marham Station Commander.

MCAS Beaufort - Teams of chefs await the judge’s decision during the quarterly cook off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 16. The theme of this cook off was Pit Masters. Each team prepared a plate of BBQ for the judges. The competition served to foster camaraderie and sharpen the skills of food service Marines and Sodexo workers. The teams are with MCAS Beaufort and Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.