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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bortnem, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bortnem, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bortnem, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Mark Bortnem, the commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brandon Dorsett, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brandon Dorsett, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his family during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robin Leilimarrazzo, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robin Leilimarrazzo, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232 “Red Devils”, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. The Red Devils spent six months deployed as part of the unit deployment program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jarod Dicks, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jarod Dicks, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, right, and Maj. Jarod Dicks, both F/A-18C Hornet pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, right, and Maj. Jarod Dicks, both F/A-18C Hornet pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jarrod DeVore, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jarod Dicks, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jarod Dicks, an F/A-18C Hornet pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, poses in front of a Hornet at the San Diego Jet Center, San Diego, Calif., July 27, 2019. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelica Mora, a flute instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, observes herself playing prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Angelica Mora, a flute instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, observes herself playing prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Peggs, a tuba instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, tunes his instrument prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. In a show of true “American Celebration”, the name of their Independence Day performance, the 3rd MAW Band performed for the people of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Peggs, a tuba instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, tunes his instrument prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. In a show of true “American Celebration”, the name of their Independence Day performance, the 3rd MAW Band performed for the people of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

Dr. Ricardo Espinosa, a guest conductor for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, leads a performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Dr. Ricardo Espinosa, a guest conductor for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, leads a performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark Pellon, the band officer for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, prepares to conduct the band’s performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mark Pellon, the band officer for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, prepares to conduct the band’s performance at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Peggs, a tuba instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, gestures to the colors during his performance of “Ragged Old Flag” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. In a show of true “American Celebration”, the name of their Independence Day performance, the 3rd MAW Band performed for the people of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. David Peggs, a tuba instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, gestures to the colors during his performance of “Ragged Old Flag” at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. In a show of true “American Celebration”, the name of their Independence Day performance, the 3rd MAW Band performed for the people of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John F. Geary, the enlisted conductor for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, leads the band in a practice backstage prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John F. Geary, the enlisted conductor for the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, leads the band in a practice backstage prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. The 3rd MAW Band spent countless hours of preparation into “An American Celebration” performance, which commemorated Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a guitar instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, hones his technique prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. With a massive crowd of people, the 3rd MAW Band celebrated Independence Day with “An American Celebration” performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Eduardo Espinosa, a guitar instrumentalist with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) Band, hones his technique prior to performing at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido, Calif., July 4, 2019. With a massive crowd of people, the 3rd MAW Band celebrated Independence Day with “An American Celebration” performance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

A U.S. Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-21/A from a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, in El Centro, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-21/A from a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, in El Centro, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

A U.S. Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), mounts a GAU-21/A to a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance the Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), mounts a GAU-21/A to a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance the Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William White, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), mounts a GAU-17/A Minigun to a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance the Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William White, crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), mounts a GAU-17/A Minigun to a UH-1Y Venom for close air support operations during Exercise Summer Fury 19, on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15, 2019. Summer Fury 19 is designed to enhance the Marine Air-Ground Task Force integration and increase aviation operations proficiency within the 3rd MAW and its adjacent units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe