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Marines march on the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 10. Lt. Col. Alvin Bryant relinquished command of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Lt. Col. Mathew A. Brown. The Marines are with VMFA(AW)-533. - Marines march on the colors during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 10. Lt. Col. Alvin Bryant relinquished command of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 to Lt. Col. Mathew A. Brown. The Marines are with VMFA(AW)-533.

A child looks at Christmas decorations during the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 3. The event was held to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families. Entertainment was provided by the students of Bolden Elementary School, and was hosted by members of Marine Corps Community Services. - A child looks at Christmas decorations during the 27th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony aboard Laurel Bay Dec. 3. The event was held to kick off the holiday season for service members and their families. Entertainment was provided by the students of Bolden Elementary School, and was hosted by members of Marine Corps Community Services.

An F/A- 18 C Hornet rests on the flight line Dec. 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort after returning from Integrated Training Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms Calif., from Oct. 16- Nov. 20. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 conducted the training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in early 2016. VMFA-122 is with Marine Aircraft Group 31. - An F/A- 18 C Hornet rests on the flight line Dec. 1 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort after returning from Integrated Training Exercise aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms Calif., from Oct. 16- Nov. 20. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 conducted the training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment in early 2016. VMFA-122 is with Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Sgt. Ian Mills was awarded the Marine Aircraft Group 31 noncommissioned officer of the quarter during a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 1. Mills is the operations NCO for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31. - Sgt. Ian Mills was awarded the Marine Aircraft Group 31 noncommissioned officer of the quarter during a ceremony held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 1. Mills is the operations NCO for Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31, MAG-31.

Nick Wallace monitors air traffic from the Air Traffic Control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 16. Controllers are essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of air station flight operations. - Nick Wallace monitors air traffic from the Air Traffic Control tower aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Dec. 16. Controllers are essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of air station flight operations.

Col. Peter D. Buck welcomes Marines to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Marriot Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, S.C. Nov. 6. Nov. 10 marks the 240th year the Marine Corps has been in existence and Marines will celebrate with birthday balls all over the world. Buck is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. - Col. Peter D. Buck welcomes Marines to the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at the Marriot Resort and Spa in Hilton Head, S.C. Nov. 6. Nov. 10 marks the 240th year the Marine Corps has been in existence and Marines will celebrate with birthday balls all over the world. Buck is the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines, sailors, and civilian personnel at the Lasseter Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 16. “I expect the most from our leaders,” said Neller. “They have to know their Marines’ problems and attend to them so we can get the mission done and keep everyone safe.” During his talk, the commandant touched on leadership, his expectations and vision for the future of the Corps, and responded to Marines’ questions. Neller visited the air station after attending the Parris Island Centennial Celebration. - Gen. Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, addressed Marines, sailors, and civilian personnel at the Lasseter Theater aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 16. “I expect the most from our leaders,” said Neller. “They have to know their Marines’ problems and attend to them so we can get the mission done and keep everyone safe.” During his talk, the commandant touched on leadership, his expectations and vision for the future of the Corps, and responded to Marines’ questions. Neller visited the air station after attending the Parris Island Centennial Celebration.

An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares for take-off Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFAT-101 is a training squadron for Marine Corps and Navy students who are training in Beaufort to prepare for their culminating event of landing aboard an aircraft carrier. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11. - An F/A-18D Hornet from Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 101 prepares for take-off Oct. 13 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. VMFAT-101 is a training squadron for Marine Corps and Navy students who are training in Beaufort to prepare for their culminating event of landing aboard an aircraft carrier. The squadron is based out of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar under the command of Marine Aircraft Group 11.

The child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will soon have a new tool for families to use. MilitaryChildCare.com will feature all programs offered to families in the Tri-command along with imagery, driving directions and schedules to make it easier for parents to make decisions. - The child development center aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort will soon have a new tool for families to use. MilitaryChildCare.com will feature all programs offered to families in the Tri-command along with imagery, driving directions and schedules to make it easier for parents to make decisions.

Trevor Romain presented his “We’re With You All The Way” educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. Romain gave a motivational speech to encourage children to be happier, healthier and more confident. Romain is an educator, nationally recognized children’s motivational speaker, and author who tours schools for the United Service Organizations. - Trevor Romain presented his “We’re With You All The Way” educational performance at Bolden Elementary School Oct. 5. Romain gave a motivational speech to encourage children to be happier, healthier and more confident. Romain is an educator, nationally recognized children’s motivational speaker, and author who tours schools for the United Service Organizations.