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U.S. Marine Corps aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land during the final flight of the squadron in California, June 30, 2021. VMM-166 conducted its final flight in preparation for deactivation in accordance with Force Design 2030, which is a plan that will ensure the Marine Corps is prepared to stand as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps aircraft with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land during the final flight of the squadron in California, June 30, 2021. VMM-166 conducted its final flight in preparation for deactivation in accordance with Force Design 2030, which is a plan that will ensure the Marine Corps is prepared to stand as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Louis J. Donatucci III, a tiltrotor crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the aircraft in preparation for takeoff before the final flight of the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30, 2021. VMM-166 conducted its final flight in preparation for deactivation in accordance with Force Design 2030, which is a plan that will ensure the Marine Corps is prepared to stand as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Louis J. Donatucci III, a tiltrotor crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the aircraft in preparation for takeoff before the final flight of the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 30, 2021. VMM-166 conducted its final flight in preparation for deactivation in accordance with Force Design 2030, which is a plan that will ensure the Marine Corps is prepared to stand as the nation’s naval expeditionary force-in-readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over mountains in Bridgeport, California, June 25, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Bridgeport, California to conduct low level threat flying and mountain area landings to prepare for future forward deployments in this setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marines attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over mountains in Bridgeport, California, June 25, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Bridgeport, California to conduct low level threat flying and mountain area landings to prepare for future forward deployments in this setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott M. Coltick, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stands at attention in front of the unit during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2021. The mission of MAG-11 is to ensure success in combat in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Combatant Commanders by generating, deploying, and integrating relevant, combat ready, highly capable aviation forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Scott M. Coltick, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Corps Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stands at attention in front of the unit during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, July 1, 2021. The mission of MAG-11 is to ensure success in combat in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Combatant Commanders by generating, deploying, and integrating relevant, combat ready, highly capable aviation forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Quince Bisard

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a new expeditionary landing demonstration with M-31 arresting gear Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3rd, 2020. This new capability allows the F-35C Lightning II to land on smaller runways anywhere in the world and ensures extended flexibility in combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cervantes, Leilani)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 314 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a new expeditionary landing demonstration with M-31 arresting gear Interim Flight Clearance (IFC), on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 3rd, 2020. This new capability allows the F-35C Lightning II to land on smaller runways anywhere in the world and ensures extended flexibility in combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cervantes, Leilani)

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

Maj Teach

Maj Teach

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LtCol Phillips

LtCol Phillips

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Col Marvel

Col Marvel

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Col Winters

Col Winters

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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E aircraft maintainers attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform routine maintenance at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2021. Maintainers are essential in 24/7 mission readiness because they preserve and improve the reliability, safety, and lethality of Marine Corps Aviation with their attention to detail and timely requests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E aircraft maintainers attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform routine maintenance at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2021. Maintainers are essential in 24/7 mission readiness because they preserve and improve the reliability, safety, and lethality of Marine Corps Aviation with their attention to detail and timely requests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, commander of Unites States Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Command within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Executive Director Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. The exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures allows joint services to maintain rigorous standards to not only survive on the modern battlefield but to fly, fight and win.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, commander of Unites States Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Command within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Executive Director Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. The exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures allows joint services to maintain rigorous standards to not only survive on the modern battlefield but to fly, fight and win.

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

Winters

Winters

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Commanding Officer

Commanding Officer

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A Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 21 "The Wake Island Avengers" conducts carrier qualifications in an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II aboard Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Queen Elizabeth at sea off the United Kingdom (UK) on 02 May, 2021. Alongside the UK's 617 Squadron, VMFA-211 will form part of the largest carrier air group in the world. This deployment highlights the global reach of the U.S. and UK armed forces and their interoperability, and enhances the deterrence and defense capabilities of the NATO Alliance.

A Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 21 "The Wake Island Avengers" conducts carrier qualifications in an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II aboard Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Queen Elizabeth at sea off the United Kingdom (UK) on 02 May, 2021. Alongside the UK's 617 Squadron, VMFA-211 will form part of the largest carrier air group in the world. This deployment highlights the global reach of the U.S. and UK armed forces and their interoperability, and enhances the deterrence and defense capabilities of the NATO Alliance.

Photo by 1st Lt. Zachary Bodner

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

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SgtMaj

SgtMaj

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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, California, April 11, 2021. The disembarkation of utility and engineer assets marked the beginning of the road reconstruction project. (Courtesy photo by Jessica Boudevin/Catalina Island Conservancy)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, California, April 11, 2021. The disembarkation of utility and engineer assets marked the beginning of the road reconstruction project. (Courtesy photo by Jessica Boudevin/Catalina Island Conservancy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) support and short take-off and vertical landings on simulated narrow roads at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 6, 2021. VMFA-122 continues to refine EABO tactics to increase 3rd MAWs operation reach and ability to deliver long range precision fires in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) support and short take-off and vertical landings on simulated narrow roads at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 6, 2021. VMFA-122 continues to refine EABO tactics to increase 3rd MAWs operation reach and ability to deliver long range precision fires in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya