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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

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gabriel Hall, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Gabriel Hall, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tristen Angle, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jake Fortune (left) and Lance Cpl. Francisco Salas (right), tiltrotor mechanics with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Jake Fortune (left) and Lance Cpl. Francisco Salas (right), tiltrotor mechanics with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Crawford, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Crawford, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 165, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 21, 2019 As America’s “Force in Readiness,” 3rd MAW’s Marines remain ready to respond to crises anytime, anywhere. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Marines, families and guests of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), play corn hole prior to an aerial demonstration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2019. Marines and their family members were given the opportunity to experience some of what their loved ones do as U.S. Marines as well as witness a demonstration of the capabilities HMLAT 303 brings to the combat power of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II).

Marines, families and guests of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), play corn hole prior to an aerial demonstration on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 19, 2019. Marines and their family members were given the opportunity to experience some of what their loved ones do as U.S. Marines as well as witness a demonstration of the capabilities HMLAT 303 brings to the combat power of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II).

Photo by Cpl. Mark Lowe

Leaders of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salute the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Leaders of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salute the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez, right, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), welcomes Sgt. Maj Christian B. Bull as the oncoming sergeant major on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez, right, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), welcomes Sgt. Maj Christian B. Bull as the oncoming sergeant major on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), partake in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), partake in a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Steven J. Acosta, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the noncommissioned officer sword to Sgt. Maj. Christian B. Bull during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Oct. 18, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Luis E. Hernandez’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit while also welcoming Bull as the squadron sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. 3rd MAW is capable of conducting missions across the range of military operations and continues to promote the defense of our nation and its interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departs the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), as part of routine training in the eastern Pacific, Oct. 8, 2019. 3rd MAW is capable of conducting missions across the range of military operations and continues to promote the defense of our nation and its interests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz, center, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), delivers his final speech during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz, center, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), delivers his final speech during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stand at Parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stand at Parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and outgoing sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz salute the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and outgoing sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz salute the colors during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Dirk, left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), receives the noncommissioned officer sword from Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. Lutz during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 17, 2019. The ceremony recognized Sgt. Maj. Lutz’s service, leadership and dedication to the unit. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes