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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of Hangar 3090 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. on July 7, 2022. Hangar 3090 will be the new home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and set the standard for future F-35B squadrons at MCAS Beaufort. (U.S. Marine Corps Video By Cpl. Aidan Parker) - A ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the opening of Hangar 3090 at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, S.C. on July 7, 2022. Hangar 3090 will be the new home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and set the standard for future F-35B squadrons at MCAS Beaufort. (U.S. Marine Corps Video By Cpl. Aidan Parker)

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.

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.

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.

A Marine spends time with his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 13. - A Marine spends time with his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 13. Marines and Sailors of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 deployed to the Pacific as part of a Unit Deployment Program. While deployed, the Hawks will train with partner nations and increase multilateral interoperability with our allies.

Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron-224 underwent a change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. - Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron-224 underwent a change of command aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 23. During the Ceremony, Lt. Col. Kristian von Heimburg relinquished command to Lt. Col. Joshua Pieczonka. After the change of command, von Heimburg was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

Aviators and air traffic controllers graduate the Marine Division Tactics Course graduation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 2. - Aviators and air traffic controllers graduate the Marine Division Tactics Course graduation aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Feb. 2. MDTC took the Marines and honed their skills in air-to-air and air-to-ground tactics. After MDTC, the graduates are qualified to attend the Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course.

An A400 Atlas takes off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 25. . - An A400 Atlas takes off aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Jan. 25. The Atlas is transporting F-35 equipment back to England in preparation for the remainder of the 617 Squadron “Dambusters” to transition from MCAS Beaufort to Royal Air Force Base Marham later in 2018.

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.

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.