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A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses for a photo with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Family members wait as Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Family members wait as Marines with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2019. VMA-311 returned home from their deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis-Response-Central Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin Hutchins, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, MAG-13, 3rd MAW, during routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 7, 2019. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps continue to combine efforts to refine and strengthen the fundamental amphibious capabilities and reinforce the Navy and Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Benjamin Hutchins, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in an F-35B Lightning II from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, MAG-13, 3rd MAW, during routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 7, 2019. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps continue to combine efforts to refine and strengthen the fundamental amphibious capabilities and reinforce the Navy and Marine Corps team. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Thirteen U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. Integrating 3rd MAW’s combat power and capabilities while conducting realistic training is essential to generate readiness and lethality in our units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Thirteen U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. Integrating 3rd MAW’s combat power and capabilities while conducting realistic training is essential to generate readiness and lethality in our units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await to board a KC-130J Hercules during a training exercise at Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 22, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await to board a KC-130J Hercules during a training exercise at Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 22, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await to board a KC-130J Hercules during a training exercise at Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 22, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await to board a KC-130J Hercules during a training exercise at Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 22, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

U.S. Marines with Alpha Battery, 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile during a training exercise at Yuma Proving Ground Stinger Range, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2019. The training focuses on operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps Aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. Training events such as this one ensure the Marines and machines of 3rd MAW are able and ready to respond to crisis anytime, anywhere (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero).

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

191002-N-NJ919-2012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 refuels from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

191002-N-NJ919-2012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 refuels from the flight deck aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

191002-N-NJ919-2011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) Marines assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

191002-N-NJ919-2011 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) Marines assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

191003-N-ZS023-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2019) Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Blackburn, assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, installs components on an F-35B Lightning II in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

191003-N-ZS023-1012 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 3, 2019) Gunnery Sgt. Ryan Blackburn, assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, installs components on an F-35B Lightning II in the hangar bay of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

191002-N-ZS023-1022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 is positioned on the port side elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

191002-N-ZS023-1022 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 is positioned on the port side elevator of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

190929-N-ZS023-1118 (Sept. 29, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

190929-N-ZS023-1118 (Sept. 29, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

190928-N-ZQ712-1067 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chad Swysgood)

190928-N-ZQ712-1067 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations in the eastern Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Chad Swysgood)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

191002-N-NJ919-1003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) Marines assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

191002-N-NJ919-1003 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 2, 2019) Marines assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Squadron (VMFA) 122 perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America is underway conducting routine operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E