Rear Adm. Keith Hash, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division commander, congratulates Cmdr. Christopher “Murdock” Putre, U.S. Navy, and Lt. Col. Timothy “Little Buddy” Burchett, U.S. Marine Corps, following the VX-31 change of command ceremony at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on March 6, 2025. VX-31 tests modifications, weapons systems, and mission capabilities for naval aircraft and operates a Search and Rescue detachment supporting military aviation operations and emergency response efforts. (U.S. Navy photo by Michael L. Smith)
| Date Taken: | 03.05.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 03.10.2025 19:22 |
| Photo ID: | 8907220 |
| VIRIN: | 250306-N-TC277-1017 |
| Resolution: | 5472x3648 |
| Size: | 2.08 MB |
| Location: | CHINA LAKE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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Dust Devils Turn the Page: VX-31 Welcomes New Commanding Officer
