WEBVTT 00:06.389 --> 00:08.611 Hello , I'm Colonel Trevor Felter , and 00:08.611 --> 00:10.556 it is both an incredible honor and 00:10.556 --> 00:12.778 humbling privilege to assume command of 00:12.778 --> 00:14.939 Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort . I 00:14.939 --> 00:16.883 want to take a moment to introduce 00:16.883 --> 00:18.717 myself not only to the Marines , 00:18.717 --> 00:20.939 sailors , and civilians who make up our 00:20.939 --> 00:23.161 team , but also to the greater Beaufort 00:23.161 --> 00:25.328 community that supports us every day . 00:25.328 --> 00:27.495 First and foremost , I want to express 00:27.495 --> 00:29.717 my sincere gratitude to the air station 00:29.717 --> 00:31.439 staff and leadership for their 00:31.439 --> 00:33.550 dedication and professionalism during 00:33.550 --> 00:36.169 this transition . Their commitment has 00:36.169 --> 00:38.336 ensured a seamless turnover , and I am 00:38.336 --> 00:40.502 truly thankful for the foundation they 00:40.502 --> 00:43.400 have built . To every marine , sailor , 00:43.599 --> 00:45.950 civilian employee , and family member 00:45.950 --> 00:48.061 who has contributed to the success of 00:48.061 --> 00:50.790 this installation , I thank you . Your 00:50.790 --> 00:52.901 efforts have not gone unnoticed , and 00:52.901 --> 00:55.430 you have my deepest respect . As I step 00:55.430 --> 00:57.430 into this role , I want to share my 00:57.430 --> 00:59.790 vision for MCAS Bufer , centered on 00:59.790 --> 01:02.619 mission , marine , and resiliency . Our 01:02.619 --> 01:04.629 mission is critical to provide 01:04.629 --> 01:06.900 unwavering support to the 2nd Marine 01:06.900 --> 01:08.949 Aircraft wing , 2nd Marine 01:08.949 --> 01:11.339 Expeditionary Force units , and Parris 01:11.339 --> 01:13.860 Island . To do this effectively , we 01:13.860 --> 01:15.804 must remain flexible to meet their 01:15.804 --> 01:18.050 evolving demands and adapted to the 01:18.050 --> 01:20.410 advancing capabilities of Marine Corps 01:20.410 --> 01:23.099 Aviation . Achieving our mission 01:23.099 --> 01:25.220 requires us to empower you , our 01:25.220 --> 01:27.500 marines , sailors , and civilian 01:27.500 --> 01:30.250 workforce to thrive in a dynamic 01:30.250 --> 01:32.470 environment . By supporting and 01:32.470 --> 01:34.980 investing in each individual , we 01:34.980 --> 01:36.813 ensure the team remains strong , 01:36.980 --> 01:39.410 capable , and ready for any challenge . 01:40.150 --> 01:42.669 Finally , resiliency is essential to 01:42.669 --> 01:44.790 our continued success . It means 01:44.790 --> 01:47.309 adapting and overcoming , no matter the 01:47.309 --> 01:49.870 obstacle , whether preparing for a 01:49.870 --> 01:52.309 future deployment , responding to an 01:52.309 --> 01:55.389 emergency either on base or off , or 01:55.389 --> 01:57.611 supporting one another through personal 01:57.611 --> 01:59.445 hardships , I have witnessed the 01:59.445 --> 02:01.556 determination and strength of the air 02:01.556 --> 02:03.389 station marines and sailors . By 02:03.389 --> 02:05.870 fostering a culture of resiliency , we 02:05.870 --> 02:09.054 ensure MCAS Buford will . steadfast and 02:09.054 --> 02:11.744 responsive to any threat and any 02:11.744 --> 02:13.664 environment to our local Beauford 02:13.664 --> 02:15.985 community , I want you to know how much 02:15.985 --> 02:18.544 we value your partnership . The support 02:18.544 --> 02:20.544 you provide , whether through local 02:20.544 --> 02:23.345 businesses , schools , or simply as 02:23.345 --> 02:25.512 neighbors , makes a real difference in 02:25.512 --> 02:27.456 the lives of our Marines and their 02:27.456 --> 02:29.764 families . We are proud to call Buford 02:29.764 --> 02:31.820 home , and we are committed to being 02:31.820 --> 02:34.304 good stewards and active members of 02:34.304 --> 02:37.229 this community . I am excited to serve 02:37.229 --> 02:39.389 alongside each of you . Together we 02:39.389 --> 02:41.278 will continue to uphold the proud 02:41.278 --> 02:43.222 traditions of the Marine Corps and 02:43.222 --> 02:45.222 strengthen the bonds between Marine 02:45.222 --> 02:47.167 Corps Air Station Beaufort and the 02:47.167 --> 02:49.389 community we serve . Thank you for your 02:49.389 --> 02:51.350 trust , your dedication , and your 02:51.350 --> 02:53.750 continued support , Semper fidelis .