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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

190928-N-ZQ712-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 turns around 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 Chad Swysgood)

190928-N-ZQ712-1048 PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 28, 2019) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the “Flying Leathernecks” of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 turns around 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 Chad Swysgood)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Walter E

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 hosted a tour of their hangar for Jose Velasquez Jr., a patient being treated for cancer at the Rady’s Children's Hospital, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21. MCAS Miramar extended an invite to Velasquez and his father Jose Velasquez to learn about the capabilities and mission of the KC-130J Super Hercules. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Sgt. Jake McClung)

Photo by Sgt. Jake McClung