"America's MAG" celebrates 50 years of history - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to present the battle color ribbons during the MAG-39 50th anniversary ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 16. MAG-39 held a rededication and battle color ceremony to commemorate the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 and other volunteers set up tents for the Veterans Village of San Diego’s Homeless Veteran Stand Down at San Diego High School in San Diego, July 19. The Veterans Village of San Diego hosted the Homeless Veteran Stand Down to support homeless veterans by giving them a place to stay and providing services such as medical care, dental care, legal assistance, haircuts and food for three days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake McClung/ Released) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 and other volunteers set up tents for the Veterans Village of San Diego’s Homeless Veteran Stand Down at San Diego High School in San Diego, July 19. The Veterans Village of San Diego hosted the Homeless Veteran Stand Down to support homeless veterans by giving them a place to stay and providing services such as medical care, dental care, legal assistance, haircuts and food for three days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake McClung/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks about Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 and 1st MARDIV’s integration during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15. 1st MARDIV recognized MAG-39 as an honorary member for continuing to support the ground Marines and constantly working toward more advanced MAGTF integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released) - Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks about Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 and 1st MARDIV’s integration during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15. 1st MARDIV recognized MAG-39 as an honorary member for continuing to support the ground Marines and constantly working toward more advanced MAGTF integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)

Cpl. Ceasar Marin, an avionics Marine with HMH-462, poses for a photo in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 11. Marin attended mountain exercise and pre-deployment training with HMH-462 from Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released) - Cpl. Ceasar Marin, an avionics Marine with HMH-462, poses for a photo in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 11. Marin attended mountain exercise and pre-deployment training with HMH-462 from Jan. 31 to Feb. 15. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, begin on and offloading into Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 CH-53E Super Stallions during Mountain Exercise training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3. The Marines practice these fundamental drills to hone their proficiency in preparation for real-life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay/RELEASED) - Marines with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, begin on and offloading into Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 CH-53E Super Stallions during Mountain Exercise training at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, Calif., Feb. 3. The Marines practice these fundamental drills to hone their proficiency in preparation for real-life situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dylan Overbay/RELEASED)

Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11 during a one-day “reset” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 9. During the reset, units across 3rd MAW suspended nearly all air field and shop operations to develop plans and improve their section’s operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) - Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11 during a one-day “reset” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 9. During the reset, units across 3rd MAW suspended nearly all air field and shop operations to develop plans and improve their section’s operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Family of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receive the opportunity to see the cockpit of an AH-1Y Super Cobra during the family day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16. The squadron held the event to show the service members’ family and friends what they do every day to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) - Family of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receive the opportunity to see the cockpit of an AH-1Y Super Cobra during the family day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16. The squadron held the event to show the service members’ family and friends what they do every day to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Corporals Course 2-16 graduates are congratulated by fellow Marines after their graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 10. Corporals Course, a professional military education program hosted by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is a re-introduction of the basic Marine Corps values to noncommissioned officers.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - Corporals Course 2-16 graduates are congratulated by fellow Marines after their graduation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Dec. 10. Corporals Course, a professional military education program hosted by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is a re-introduction of the basic Marine Corps values to noncommissioned officers.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Cpl. Joseph Giordano, a team leader with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, carries a FIM-92 stinger weapons system during the National Training Center Rotation 16-01 on Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 20. This was the first time in more than 10 years that a Marine LAAD unit participated in this exercise. - Cpl. Joseph Giordano, a team leader with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, carries a FIM-92 stinger weapons system during the National Training Center Rotation 16-01 on Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 20. This was the first time in more than 10 years that a Marine LAAD unit participated in this exercise.

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to lift a 6,200 pound steel girder during external lift training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 14. The squadron conducted the training to maintain proficiency in transporting external cargo. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released) - A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166 (Reinforced), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to lift a 6,200 pound steel girder during external lift training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 14. The squadron conducted the training to maintain proficiency in transporting external cargo. (Official Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian Marion/Released)