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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.

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.

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.

Cpl. Erik Powell and his Military Working Dog Joy prepare for their K-9 Team certification aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 20. The provost marshal and the kennel master with the MCAS Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office oversaw the certification .The certification scenarios were held in one of the storage warehouses on the air station and tested both the handler and the dog on their ability to work together. The K-9 team is with PMO. - Cpl. Erik Powell and his Military Working Dog Joy prepare for their K-9 Team certification aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Sept. 20. The provost marshal and the kennel master with the MCAS Beaufort Provost Marshal’s Office oversaw the certification .The certification scenarios were held in one of the storage warehouses on the air station and tested both the handler and the dog on their ability to work together. The K-9 team is with PMO.

A pilot prepares to take off in an F-5N Tiger II aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 22. A detachment from Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 is providing red air for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. VMFT-401 will simulate an enemy for the warlords to fight and maneuver against. The pilot is with VMFT-401. - A pilot prepares to take off in an F-5N Tiger II aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 22. A detachment from Marine Fighter Training Squadron 401 is providing red air for Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 from Aug. 20 to Sept. 1. VMFT-401 will simulate an enemy for the warlords to fight and maneuver against. The pilot is with VMFT-401.

Midshipman Theo Freidenrich (center) and Midshipmen Austin Pitcher (right) are taught Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 8. The Midshipmen visited the air station as part of their summer cruise, to experience the aviation side of the Marine Corps. While aboard MCAS Beaufort, they visited Marine Aircraft Group 31, visited F/A-18 Hornet squadrons, VMFAT-501, and took a MCMAP class. - Midshipman Theo Freidenrich (center) and Midshipmen Austin Pitcher (right) are taught Marine Corps Martial Arts Program techniques aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Aug. 8. The Midshipmen visited the air station as part of their summer cruise, to experience the aviation side of the Marine Corps. While aboard MCAS Beaufort, they visited Marine Aircraft Group 31, visited F/A-18 Hornet squadrons, VMFAT-501, and took a MCMAP class.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 conduct night operations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 20. The squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 31 conduct day and night operations to maintain operational readiness 365 days a year. - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 312 conduct night operations aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 20. The squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 31 conduct day and night operations to maintain operational readiness 365 days a year.

Col. Timothy P. Miller speaks during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 7. Colonel Peter Buck relinquished command of the Air Station to Col. Timothy P. Miller, who most recently served at U.S. Pacific Command as the Warfighting Exercises Branch Chief. Buck, who assumed command on Feb. 13, 2014, is retiring from the Marine Corps after 30 years of dedicated service. - Col. Timothy P. Miller speaks during a change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, July 7. Colonel Peter Buck relinquished command of the Air Station to Col. Timothy P. Miller, who most recently served at U.S. Pacific Command as the Warfighting Exercises Branch Chief. Buck, who assumed command on Feb. 13, 2014, is retiring from the Marine Corps after 30 years of dedicated service.

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.

Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron. - Cpl. Jamie Brooks is a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program Instructor and sports coach who uses his free time to give back to the communities around him. He spends two hours every morning teaching Marines MCMAP and volunteers for an hour after work three times week to coach a youth sports team. Despite working 14 to 15 hour days he says he never gets tired of it. “Seeing the shift in a Marines mindset - seeing the confidence they gain from belting up and challenging themselves is what makes the long hours worth it,” said Brooks. “When I coach after work I get to see the kid’s faces light up with joy and I know I am teaching them valuable life skills.” Brooks is an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron.