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U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), scan for targets while conducting an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), scan for targets while conducting an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conducts an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare for takeoff during an offensive air support exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) prepare for takeoff during an offensive air support exercise in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) arm a UH-1Y Venom aircraft while conducting an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Landing Zone Bull Attack in Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) arm a UH-1Y Venom aircraft while conducting an offensive air support exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Landing Zone Bull Attack in Chocolate Mountain Aerial Gunnery Range, California, Sept. 30, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune)

Photo by Cpl. Lauren Brune

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, respond to a simulated emergency call in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, respond to a simulated emergency call in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pull ratchet straps attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pull ratchet straps attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, utilize a fire hose in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, utilize a fire hose in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, respond to a simulated emergency call in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, respond to a simulated emergency call in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Diego Romero, a motor transport operations chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief over a simulated terrain model in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Diego Romero, a motor transport operations chief with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief over a simulated terrain model in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nicholas Listro, a logistics officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief over a simulated terrain model in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Nicholas Listro, a logistics officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a brief over a simulated terrain model in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Timmis, a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls a ratchet strap attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Timmis, a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls a ratchet strap attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Timmis, a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls a ratchet strap attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Timmis, a motor transport mechanic with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pulls a ratchet strap attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pull ratchet straps attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pull ratchet straps attached to a wrecked aircraft in support of an aircraft salvage and recovery exercise during Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-20 at Site 2 in Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona, Sept. 25, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1), which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. MAWTS-1 also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ursula V. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Ursula Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Canfield, aircraft support equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on an electric polyalphaolefin servicing cart aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Canfield, aircraft support equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on an electric polyalphaolefin servicing cart aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), transport a floor crane aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), transport a floor crane aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an F-35B Lightning II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Eastern Pacific, Sept. 30, 2019. Operating safe aircraft requires a team effort and constant training to allow air crews to enhance their aviation skills in preparation for combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Halin Arilus, aviation support technician with USS America, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Canfield, aircraft support equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an electric polyalphaolefin servicing cart aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Sept. 30, 2019. America is underway conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Halin Arilus, aviation support technician with USS America, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Dustin Canfield, aircraft support equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), perform maintenance on an electric polyalphaolefin servicing cart aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Sept. 30, 2019. America is underway conducting routine operations in the Eastern Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

190930-N-NB544-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) A Marine, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conducts maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team and is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

190930-N-NB544-1009 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) A Marine, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), conducts maintenance on an AH-1Z Viper aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26). John P. Murtha is currently on its first deployment and part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) team and is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom)

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kyle Car