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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.

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.

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.

Marines and a fuels technician fill four-gallon bags with fuel to conduct a demolition exercise at the Explosive Ordnance Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 1. The MCAS Beaufort EOD Marines conducted the demolition exercise to detonate unused explosives from the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show using the opportunity to practice for future air shows. The fuel bags were ignited to create the ‘wall of fire’, a pyrotechnic display used during air shows. The Marines are EOD technicians with EOD, MCAS Beaufort and the fuels technician is with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Marines and a fuels technician fill four-gallon bags with fuel to conduct a demolition exercise at the Explosive Ordnance Range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, June 1. The MCAS Beaufort EOD Marines conducted the demolition exercise to detonate unused explosives from the 2017 MCAS Beaufort Air Show using the opportunity to practice for future air shows. The fuel bags were ignited to create the ‘wall of fire’, a pyrotechnic display used during air shows. The Marines are EOD technicians with EOD, MCAS Beaufort and the fuels technician is with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

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Marines conduct a controlled burn exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaradarie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Marines conduct a controlled burn exercise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Dec. 13. The Marines with Expeditionary Firefighting Rescue conducted the training to prepare for and hone skills necessary to face real life scenarios. The training also served as an opportunity to strengthen camaradarie and enhance trust among the unit members. The Marines are with EFR, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.

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.

A maintaner stands in front of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 4. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 is participating in a Weapons Systems Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 6-20. The program gives pilots experience with flying against real aircraft outside a simulation. The real world training helps Marines be tactically proficient and prepared to deploy. The pilot is with VMFA-251. - A maintaner stands in front of an F/A-18C Hornet on the flightline aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort May 4. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251 is participating in a Weapons Systems Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., May 6-20. The program gives pilots experience with flying against real aircraft outside a simulation. The real world training helps Marines be tactically proficient and prepared to deploy. The pilot is with VMFA-251.