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(Instrumental holiday music)

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^- I'm Colonel Buck, Commanding Officer of

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^Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort.

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Together with Sergeant Maj Mays,

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we represent thousands of marines, sailors, and civilians

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aboard the air station in wishing you happy holidays

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and season's greetings.

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- Air Station Beaufort has enjoyed

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an exceptional relationship with the community

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throughout our 73 year history in the low country

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and we thank you for your partnership and support

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of our marines, sailors, and their families.

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- Your marines and sailors of Air Station Beaufort

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are playing a critical role in our nation's defense.

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As our our F/A-18 Hornet squadrons continue to fight

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and win today's battles and our F-35 Lightning squadron

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trains tomorrow's pilots.

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Rest assured that your marines will be decidedly prepared

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for the current and emerging threats.

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- As we approach 2017 our marines continue to train

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and deploy in support of this nation's defense.

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The people of Beaufort and the low country

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are a reminder of the freedoms we swore to uphold.

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We are proud to be team Beaufort.

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- As we bid farewell to 2016,

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and welcome 2017, we thank you for your support

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and we wish everyone a joy filled holiday season

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and a safe, prosperous, and happy new year!

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(instrumental music)