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F/A-18C Hornets prepares for takeoff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 9. - F/A-18C Hornets prepares for takeoff aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, April 9. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and deployed in support of combat operation overseas. While deployed, the squadron will coordinate with our international partners and other branches of the U.S. military in order to ensure the mission is accomplished and freedom is protected.

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.

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.

Captain Denver Edick, left and David Stoopes, right take appliances out of a home burnt by a fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, July 27. The Provost Marshals Office took time out of their day to assist a family as part of their mission to serve and protect others. Edick and Stoopes work aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island. - Captain Denver Edick, left and David Stoopes, right take appliances out of a home burnt by a fire aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, July 27. The Provost Marshals Office took time out of their day to assist a family as part of their mission to serve and protect others. Edick and Stoopes work aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31. - Maj. Sean Hennessy, right, plays with a guest attending the Halloween Party aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Oct. 27. The Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 leadership held the party to thank the families for their support of the Marines. Hennessy is the operations officer with MALS-31.

Marines clear debris left by Hurricane Matthew from Marines’ houses who live in the local community. The recovery platoon is made up of volunteers and assists service members and families from the air station with hurricane recovery efforts. The volunteers are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Marines clear debris left by Hurricane Matthew from Marines’ houses who live in the local community. The recovery platoon is made up of volunteers and assists service members and families from the air station with hurricane recovery efforts. The volunteers are with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos hadbeen retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice toIraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments. The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.