Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, and Col. Marcus Annibale, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, salute the colors during a re-designation and change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 30. During the ceremony, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 transitioned to VMFA-211 making it the first AV-8B Harrier squadron to become an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released.) - Sgt. Maj. Allen Goodyear, sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, and Col. Marcus Annibale, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, salute the colors during a re-designation and change of command ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 30. During the ceremony, Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 211 transitioned to VMFA-211 making it the first AV-8B Harrier squadron to become an F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released.)

A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Thorn/Released) - A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Thorn/Released)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Skaggs, an aeromedical safety corpsman with Marine Aircraft Group 39 and a Pensacola, Fla. native, demonstrates proper compression technique for CPR during an Improvised Sudden Attack First Emergency Response (IMSAFER) course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14. Skaggs also taught students how to use an automated external defibrillator properly during the IMSAFER course. - MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – Petty Officer 2nd Class Mark Skaggs, an aeromedical safety corpsman with Marine Aircraft Group 39 and a Pensacola, Fla. native, demonstrates proper compression technique for CPR during an Improvised Sudden Attack First Emergency Response (IMSAFER) course aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 14. Skaggs also taught students how to use an automated external defibrillator properly during the IMSAFER course.

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., performs a vertical landing as part of required flying field carrier landing practices (FCLP) at the station’s auxiliary landing field, Monday, April 27, 2015. The landing field simulates the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to prepare pilots for landing and taking off at sea. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Gershaneck/Released) - An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., performs a vertical landing as part of required flying field carrier landing practices (FCLP) at the station’s auxiliary landing field, Monday, April 27, 2015. The landing field simulates the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to prepare pilots for landing and taking off at sea. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Gershaneck/Released)

Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during an evening colors ceremony, June 23. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar recognized the spirit of the noncommissioned officer to pay tribute to the sacrifices of Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient. On June 19, 2014, Carpenter joined the ranks of Medal of Honor recipients for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while serving as a squad automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Nov. 21, 2010 in Marjah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As a lance corporal, Carpenter risked life and limb to shield his fellow Marine when a hand grenade detonated in their sandbagged position. - Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during an evening colors ceremony, June 23. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar recognized the spirit of the noncommissioned officer to pay tribute to the sacrifices of Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient. On June 19, 2014, Carpenter joined the ranks of Medal of Honor recipients for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while serving as a squad automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Nov. 21, 2010 in Marjah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As a lance corporal, Carpenter risked life and limb to shield his fellow Marine when a hand grenade detonated in their sandbagged position.

Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie. - Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie.

Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general. - Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) collects water in a bambi bucket during aerial firefighting efforts, May 14, 2014. 3rd MAW aircraft partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Carl Atherton 3d MAW COMCAM/RELEASED) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) collects water in a bambi bucket during aerial firefighting efforts, May 14, 2014. 3rd MAW aircraft partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Carl Atherton 3d MAW COMCAM/RELEASED)

Patricia Walker stands with her daughter and husband, Sgt. Mark Walker, an airframe structure and hydraulic mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, after he returned from deployment aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. - Patricia Walker stands with her daughter and husband, Sgt. Mark Walker, an airframe structure and hydraulic mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369, after he returned from deployment aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Sgt. Ryan-Michael Daffin (front row standing), an avionic technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, stands with his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program students after one of his sessions aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28. Daffin mentored more than 300 Marines utilizing the martial arts program as his teaching aid. - Sgt. Ryan-Michael Daffin (front row standing), an avionic technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, stands with his Marine Corps Martial Arts Program students after one of his sessions aboard Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 28. Daffin mentored more than 300 Marines utilizing the martial arts program as his teaching aid.