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190930-N-NB544-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Adam Harless, from Melbourne, Fla., signals to UH-1Y Venom pilots, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 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-NB544-1050 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 1st Class Adam Harless, from Melbourne, Fla., signals to UH-1Y Venom pilots, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 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

190930-N-NB544-1086 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits past a lightning storm in the South China Sea. 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-NB544-1086 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits past a lightning storm in the South China Sea. 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

190930-N-NB544-1134 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits past a lightning storm in the South China Sea. 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-NB544-1134 SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 30, 2019) The amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) transits past a lightning storm in the South China Sea. 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

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

LEMOORE, California (June 5, 2019) The first Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 "Black Knights" F-35C aircraft from Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore flown by CAPT Tommy Beau Locke from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 125 "Rough Raiders" flies in formation over the Sierra's with the VFMA-314 squadron F/A-18A++, flown by LtCol Cedar Hinton aircraft "passing the lead" as part of the F/A-18 Sundown with the Black Knights. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Darin Russell/Released)

Photo by Lt.Cmdr. Darin Russell

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

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Students from Maie Ellis Elementary pose for a photo with a U.S. Marine after running in support of improving afterschool programs in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

Students from Maie Ellis Elementary pose for a photo with a U.S. Marine after running in support of improving afterschool programs in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine PFC Smith GamezPinal, left, and LCpl Jomar Ortiz, both

transmissions chiefs from 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd

Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) run with and encourage children from Maie Ellis

Elementary in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around

the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit"

attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's

fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities.

Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and

supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low

Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

U.S. Marine PFC Smith GamezPinal, left, and LCpl Jomar Ortiz, both transmissions chiefs from 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) run with and encourage children from Maie Ellis Elementary in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Kevin Porter ,left, a transmissions chief from 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) runs with and encourages children from Maie Ellis Elementary in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

U.S. Marine Staff Sgt Kevin Porter ,left, a transmissions chief from 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion (LAAD), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) runs with and encourages children from Maie Ellis Elementary in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion pose for a photo after volunteering at Maie Ellis Elementary for their afterschool programs in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalion pose for a photo after volunteering at Maie Ellis Elementary for their afterschool programs in Fallbook, Calif., Sept. 27. Marines paced the students around the track and showed them the importance of maintaining a "never quit" attitude. More than 500 students ran laps as part of the school's fundraising efforts toward reading programs and after-school activities. Marines from 3rd MAW always take great pride in interacting with and supporting the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo courtesy of 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion)

Photo by Sgt. Victoria Decker

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Marines demonstrate the capabilities of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force at the 2019 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. This year’s air show honors first responders by featuring several performances and displays that highlight first responders and their accomplishments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes