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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryce Nelson, a joint terminal attack controller with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, takes notes prior to giving terminal guidance for air delivered munitions during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4, 2025. The integration of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing H-1 attack helicopters with 11th Marines, demonstrates 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s ability to deliver responsive, precision fires in support of the Marines on the ground across the battlespace. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bryce Nelson, a joint terminal attack controller with 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, takes notes prior to giving terminal guidance for air delivered munitions during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4, 2025. The integration of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing H-1 attack helicopters with 11th Marines, demonstrates 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing’s ability to deliver responsive, precision fires in support of the Marines on the ground across the battlespace. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper aircraft with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down runway for a Close Air Support mission during Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4, 2025. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain MAGTF readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper aircraft with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi down runway for a Close Air Support mission during Steel Knight 25 at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 4, 2025. CAS employment demonstrates 3rd MAW’s ability to deliver timely, precise fires that enable the Marine Air-Ground Task Force to maneuver effectively across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain MAGTF readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load ordnance on to an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load ordnance on to an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuels an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel and load ordnance on to an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, refuel and load ordnance on to an F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311 during exercise Steel Knight 25 at Sacramento Mather Airport, California, Dec. 9, 2025. The forward node at Mather enabled aircraft to arm and refuel before launching a simulated Maritime Strike, demonstrating 3rd MAW’s ability to sustain fixed-wing operations from distributed locations. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team’s ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brian A. Stippey)

Photo by Sgt. Brian Stippey

A U.S. Marine Corps Sky Raider R 80D drone assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

A U.S. Marine Corps Sky Raider R 80D drone assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andres Osborn, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a measurement during reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. Osborn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andres Osborn, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes a measurement during reconnaissance and engineering assessments to identify terrain suitability for future Forward Arming and Refueling Point and logistics sites during Steel Knight 25 on San Clemente Island, California, Dec. 4, 2025. These assessments enable 3d MAW to establish expeditionary aviation support sites across distributed and contested environments. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps team's ability to respond forward, integrate across domains, and sustain Marine Air-Ground Task Force readiness. Osborn is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

An F-35C Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off during Red Flag Alaska 25-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, July 22, 2025. Red Flag Alaska is a joint exercise that enhances combat readiness and prepares units for deployments to austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Michael Gavin

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Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration

Marine Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration

Photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft

U.S. Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization, and volunteers pose for a photo after assembling care packages to be shipped to Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, MAG-11, 3rd MAW at Petco Park, San Diego, CA, Sept. 15, 2025. VMFA-232 is currently attached to MAG-12, 1st MAW, as part of the unit deployment program, enhancing squadron readiness and providing flexible fighter attack capabilities to support U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region. The San Diego Padres demonstrate their commitment to U.S. service members and their families with over 30 years of support through donations, Military Sundays, and community programs via the Padres Foundation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines, members of the San Diego Padres organization, and volunteers pose for a photo after assembling care packages to be shipped to Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, MAG-11, 3rd MAW at Petco Park, San Diego, CA, Sept. 15, 2025. VMFA-232 is currently attached to MAG-12, 1st MAW, as part of the unit deployment program, enhancing squadron readiness and providing flexible fighter attack capabilities to support U.S. forces in the Indo-Pacific region. The San Diego Padres demonstrate their commitment to U.S. service members and their families with over 30 years of support through donations, Military Sundays, and community programs via the Padres Foundation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kendall Curtis, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, advances the ball during the 2025 Armed Forces Championship in Chula Vista, San Diego, Sept. 6, 2025. The Marine Corps Sports Program enables exceptional Marine athletes to compete in the AFC to promote goodwill through competitive sports across the service branches. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kendall Curtis, an aircraft ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, advances the ball during the 2025 Armed Forces Championship in Chula Vista, San Diego, Sept. 6, 2025. The Marine Corps Sports Program enables exceptional Marine athletes to compete in the AFC to promote goodwill through competitive sports across the service branches. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Martinez, a network transport technician with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, connects to the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group

38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing

the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-

mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Martinez is a native of New

Hampshire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Phillip Martinez, a network transport technician with 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, connects to the Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six- mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Martinez is a native of New Hampshire. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steele Armstrong, a satellite transmissions systems operator, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Coleman, a transmission systems operator, both with Marine
Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing,

set up a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by

MWCS-38, MACG-38, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10,

2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines,

showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations.

The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Armstrong is a native of

Minnesota, and Coleman is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Steele Armstrong, a satellite transmissions systems operator, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jaden Coleman, a transmission systems operator, both with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, set up a radio call during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by MWCS-38, MACG-38, 3rd MAW, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. Armstrong is a native of Minnesota, and Coleman is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines from Communications Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph after receiving an award and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for winning first place in the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

U.S. Marines from Communications Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, pose for a photograph after receiving an award and Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals for winning first place in the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, arrive at Check Point 2 during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group

38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025.

Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing

the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-

mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite

communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical,

technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo

by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marines with 8th Communication Battalion, II Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, arrive at Check Point 2 during the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition, hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six- mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Corps’ communications field take off at the start of the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications

Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air

Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition

dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient

command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency

radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under

expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps

communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Corps’ communications field take off at the start of the inaugural Thunderstruck Communications Competition hosted by Marine Wing Communications Squadron 38, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 10, 2025. Thunderstruck is a service-wide competition dedicated to communications Marines, showcasing the increasing importance of resilient command and control in distributed operations. The six-mile course integrated high frequency radio, Mobile User Objective System satellite communications, and data networking tasks under expeditionary conditions, testing the tactical, technical, and physical proficiency of Marine Corps communicators. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Renee Gray)

Photo by Cpl. Renee Gray

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Roque, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, clears foreign objects and debris from an airfield at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2025. Operation Resilient Spear is an opportunity for Marines with MWSS-372 to integrate and train with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Naval Construction Force, through Base Recovery After Attack and Airfield Damage Repair Training to increase interoperability between Marine Corps engineers and Navy Seabees. Roque is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Roque, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, clears foreign objects and debris from an airfield at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2025. Operation Resilient Spear is an opportunity for Marines with MWSS-372 to integrate and train with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Naval Construction Force, through Base Recovery After Attack and Airfield Damage Repair Training to increase interoperability between Marine Corps engineers and Navy Seabees. Roque is a native of Virginia. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad T. Fitzgerald, right, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Sgt. Hayden Gowin, a combat engineer with MWSS-372, during Operation Resilient Spear at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2025. Operation Resilient Spear is an opportunity for Marines with MWSS-372 to integrate and train with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Naval Construction Force, through Base Recovery After Attack and Airfield Damage Repair Training to increase interoperability between Marine Corps engineers and Navy Seabees. Fitzgerald is a native of Pennsylvania, and Gowin is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chad T. Fitzgerald, right, the commanding officer of Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, awards the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Sgt. Hayden Gowin, a combat engineer with MWSS-372, during Operation Resilient Spear at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, Aug. 10, 2025. Operation Resilient Spear is an opportunity for Marines with MWSS-372 to integrate and train with Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5, Naval Construction Force, through Base Recovery After Attack and Airfield Damage Repair Training to increase interoperability between Marine Corps engineers and Navy Seabees. Fitzgerald is a native of Pennsylvania, and Gowin is a native of New York. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alexander Vaughn