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U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremie N. Hester, left, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Maj. Christopher Gasser, right, sergeant major of MAG-39; and Staff Sgt. Mariel A. Kurland, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, MAG-39, take a group photo during a MAG-39 awards presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2023. Kurland was awarded the Sgt. Maj. Valerie Camacho award which is presented to a Marine Corps staff noncommissioned officer who embodies the qualities of a great role model for junior Marines and officers. The award is named in honor of Sgt. Maj. Valerie Camacho, a former sergeant major of MCAS Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremie N. Hester, left, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Maj. Christopher Gasser, right, sergeant major of MAG-39; and Staff Sgt. Mariel A. Kurland, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, MAG-39, take a group photo during a MAG-39 awards presentation at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 6, 2023. Kurland was awarded the Sgt. Maj. Valerie Camacho award which is presented to a Marine Corps staff noncommissioned officer who embodies the qualities of a great role model for junior Marines and officers. The award is named in honor of Sgt. Maj. Valerie Camacho, a former sergeant major of MCAS Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd MAW, and MAG-39 Women’s Leadership and Education Committee pose for a photo during the Annual Leadership and Education Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 26, 2023. The MAG-39 Women’s Leadership and Education Committee hosted its 7th annual Leadership and Education Symposium, welcoming Marines and Sailors of all ages and ranks. The symposium aims to foster mentorship, empowerment, and create an inclusive environment, empowering attendees to harness their full potential and knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd MAW, and MAG-39 Women’s Leadership and Education Committee pose for a photo during the Annual Leadership and Education Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 26, 2023. The MAG-39 Women’s Leadership and Education Committee hosted its 7th annual Leadership and Education Symposium, welcoming Marines and Sailors of all ages and ranks. The symposium aims to foster mentorship, empowerment, and create an inclusive environment, empowering attendees to harness their full potential and knowledge. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, depart in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, depart in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, says his goodbyes to his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, says his goodbyes to his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to depart in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to depart in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his spouse before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his spouse before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Quinter, commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion before their departure in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jason Quinter, commanding officer of Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion before their departure in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their family before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their family before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their family before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their family before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, says his goodbyes to his family before departing in support of the unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, says his goodbyes to his family before departing in support of the unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses Marines before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses Marines before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, say their final goodbyes before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, say their final goodbyes before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his final goodbye to his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his final goodbye to his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, give their goodbyes before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Aircraft Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, give their goodbyes before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his spouse before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his spouse before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, embraces their daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. This will be the last rotation 3rd LAAD supports the 31st MEU before transferring responsibility to 1st LAAD in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexis Ibarra

Peninsular bighorn sheep drink water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

Peninsular bighorn sheep drink water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

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Peninsular bighorn sheep drink water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

Peninsular bighorn sheep drink water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy Asset

A Peninsular bighorn sheep drinks water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

A Peninsular bighorn sheep drinks water out of a trough filled by a water guzzler at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom helicopters with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtesy Asset