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Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented. - Visitors observe a moment of silence during a Veterans Day ceremony at Beaufort National Cemetery Nov. 11. The ceremony honored veterans of all wars as well as active duty service members. All branches of the military were represented.

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.

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 exits his aircraft after returning from the first operational test of the F-35B Lightning II, May 29. VMFAT-501 spent 11 days onboard the USS Wasp to demonstrate the capability of the F-35B to deploy onboard an amphibious ship. - A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron 501 exits his aircraft after returning from the first operational test of the F-35B Lightning II, May 29. VMFAT-501 spent 11 days onboard the USS Wasp to demonstrate the capability of the F-35B to deploy onboard an amphibious ship.

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.

As many Marines know, promotion varies depending on your military occupational specialty and Marine Corps-wide advancement standards. Factors that determine promotion include a cutting score for a specific field, proficiency and conduct, and individual effort. Lance corporals looking to advance to the rank of corporal are required to complete the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar according to MARADMIN 521/14. - As many Marines know, promotion varies depending on your military occupational specialty and Marine Corps-wide advancement standards. Factors that determine promotion include a cutting score for a specific field, proficiency and conduct, and individual effort. Lance corporals looking to advance to the rank of corporal are required to complete the Lance Corporal Leadership Ethics Seminar according to MARADMIN 521/14.

Marines play corn hole during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Single Marines were invited to enjoy the day to promote a sense of camaraderie within the unit. The Marines are with H&HS. - Marines play corn hole during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fall festival at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort Oct. 17. Single Marines were invited to enjoy the day to promote a sense of camaraderie within the unit. The Marines are with H&HS.

Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos hadbeen retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice toIraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments. The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.

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.