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Marines perform pre-flight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22 - Marines perform pre-flight checks aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 22. The pilot of the aircraft is one of four aviators in the Marine Division Tactics Course. In MDTC, aviators from MAG-31 are taught to be experts in air-to-air maneuvering within visual range and beyond visual range. Murray is the scheduling officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, MAG-31.

A student displays his presentation to other students during the Bolden Elementary and Middle School Wax Museum aboard Laurel Bay Jan. 17. The students watching are second graders who will participate in the event next year. - A student displays his presentation to other students during the Bolden Elementary and Middle School Wax Museum aboard Laurel Bay Jan. 17. The students watching are second graders who will participate in the event next year.

Marines sign up for more information about Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command after a MARSOC briefing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. Many of the Marines at the brief met the MARSOC recruiting criteria and were eligible to attend. - Marines sign up for more information about Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command after a MARSOC briefing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. Many of the Marines at the brief met the MARSOC recruiting criteria and were eligible to attend.

Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school. - Dr. Angela Stephens speaks to students at the graduation of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program at Laurel Bay, Dec. 8. The goal of the program is the educate students on the danger of substance abuse. Stephens is the principal of Charles F. Bolden elementary school.

The Harbor Masters sing Christmas carols during the 48th annual Senior Tea aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 11. The time honored event began in 1968. Since then the event has been held to honor one of Team Beaufort’s greatest generations. The Harbor Masters are a local singing group. - The Harbor Masters sing Christmas carols during the 48th annual Senior Tea aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 11. The time honored event began in 1968. Since then the event has been held to honor one of Team Beaufort’s greatest generations. The Harbor Masters are a local singing group.

Marines socialize during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Christmas party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Dec. 9. The party was held to foster unit cohesion and celebrate the upcoming holiday season. - Marines socialize during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Christmas party aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, Dec. 9. The party was held to foster unit cohesion and celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. - The Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Band participates in the annual Beaufort Christmas parade on Dec. 2. The band played traditional Christmas music during the parade. The parade was held to celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

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.