Lt. Col. Timothy “Little Buddy” Burchett, U.S. Marine Corps, delivers remarks after assuming command of VX-31 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on March 6, 2025. Burchett previously served as the squadron’s chief test pilot. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Smith)

Lt. Col. Timothy “Little Buddy” Burchett, U.S. Marine Corps, delivers remarks after assuming command of VX-31 during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake on March 6, 2025. Burchett previously served as the squadron’s chief test pilot. (U.S. Navy photo by Ryan Smith)