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F/A-18C Hornets return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 26. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 returned from Weapons and Tactics Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - F/A-18C Hornets return to Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 26. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 and Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 533 returned from Weapons and Tactics Instructor course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The Hornets are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

The security manager’s course was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 25-28. The course is offered to security personnel to ensure every unit has Marines trained in the safeguarding of classified information. It is especially important for the military to maintain its security to keep service members safe. - The security manager’s course was held aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 25-28. The course is offered to security personnel to ensure every unit has Marines trained in the safeguarding of classified information. It is especially important for the military to maintain its security to keep service members safe.

Marines prepare an F/A-18C Hornet to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015, Aug 21. Sentry Savannah is a joint service air operation hosted by the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Ga. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31. - Marines prepare an F/A-18C Hornet to take off from Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort during Exercise Sentry Savannah 2015, Aug 21. Sentry Savannah is a joint service air operation hosted by the Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Ga. The Marines are with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, Marine Aircraft Group 31.

Deer season runs from Aug. 15 through Jan. 1(bucks only Aug. 15 through Sept. 15.) Harvest limits are set by the Air Station's game warden and are in accordance with state refulations. - Deer season runs from Aug. 15 through Jan. 1(bucks only Aug. 15 through Sept. 15.) Harvest limits are set by the Air Station's game warden and are in accordance with state refulations.

The structure of the new F-35B Lightning II hangar begins to appear aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The construction started with laying the foundation of the structure last year. Now the frame of the finished product has begun to take shape on the flight line. - The structure of the new F-35B Lightning II hangar begins to appear aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The construction started with laying the foundation of the structure last year. Now the frame of the finished product has begun to take shape on the flight line.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan, left, is greeted by Col. Peter D. Buck upon his arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 19. Bogdan’s tour of the air station included stops at Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31. Bogdan is the Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in Arlington, Va. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort. - Air Force Lt. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan, left, is greeted by Col. Peter D. Buck upon his arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Aug 19. Bogdan’s tour of the air station included stops at Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 31. Bogdan is the Program Executive Officer for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office in Arlington, Va. Buck is the commanding officer of MCAS Beaufort.

A F-A/18D Hornet taxis down the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 30. The jet is preparing to execute a night flight as part of the Palmetto Fire Exercise. The exercise is a joint service exercise utilizing Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force aircraft. The aircraft is a part of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres/released) - A F-A/18D Hornet taxis down the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort July 30. The jet is preparing to execute a night flight as part of the Palmetto Fire Exercise. The exercise is a joint service exercise utilizing Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force aircraft. The aircraft is a part of Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha K. Torres/released)

A simulated Landing Helicopter Dock is being constructed on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. An LHD is a classification for amphibious assault ships which are capable of landing helicopters or vertical take-off jets like the F-35B Lightning II. - A simulated Landing Helicopter Dock is being constructed on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. An LHD is a classification for amphibious assault ships which are capable of landing helicopters or vertical take-off jets like the F-35B Lightning II.

The Marine Corps is currently conducting an online survey to collect feedback on possible uniform changes. Active duty Marines can now influence the future of the policy by voting at https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application_noncac/.. - The Marine Corps is currently conducting an online survey to collect feedback on possible uniform changes. Active duty Marines can now influence the future of the policy by voting at https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/application_noncac/..

The first F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 17, 2014. The aircraft was the first to join VMFAT-501 at MCAS Beaufort since relocating from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 commenced operations with the F-35 aboard Eglin AFB in May 2012. - The first F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 17, 2014. The aircraft was the first to join VMFAT- 501 at MCAS Beaufort since relocating from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 commenced operations with the F-35 aboard Eglin AFB in May 2012.