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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Rischling, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes an AH-1Z Cobra conducts close air support operations in support of Exercise Summer Fury 19 over El Centro, Calif., July 18, 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 Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Rischling, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes an AH-1Z Cobra conducts close air support operations in support of Exercise Summer Fury 19 over El Centro, Calif., July 18, 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 Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Rischling, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to mount a GAU 17/A minigun on a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 18, 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 Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Simon Rischling, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 369, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to mount a GAU 17/A minigun on a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 18, 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 Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), refuel a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming refueling point 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)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), refuel a UH-1Y Venom at a forward arming refueling point 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

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William White, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-17/A Minigun 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 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, a crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fires a GAU-17/A Minigun 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 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

GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman 3rd Class Cornell Pradier, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), stands near an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during flight operations. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman 3rd Class Cornell Pradier, assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), stands near an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), during flight operations. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

190703-M-EC058-1226 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Newson, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands near an MV-22 Osprey during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

190703-M-EC058-1226 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Newson, an MV-22 Osprey crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), stands near an MV-22 Osprey during flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

190703-M-EC058-1264 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

190703-M-EC058-1264 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

190703-M-EC058-1046 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Floresbarrios, a powerline mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a brake pressure test on an AV-8B Harrier during routine maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

190703-M-EC058-1046 GULF OF ADEN (July 3, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alejandro Floresbarrios, a powerline mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), performs a brake pressure test on an AV-8B Harrier during routine maintenance aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyre Reynolds, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), removes a winch from a trailer during a Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) MKR-16 tractor and M870A2 trailer licensing course at the 25 area motor pool, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, July 2, 2019. MWSS-372 is responsible for providing vehicular transportation and support to the various units housed at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Peter Field, the first commanding officer to receive the F/A-18 in 1982 with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photo with an F/A-18C Hornet during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Peter Field, the first commanding officer to receive the F/A-18 in 1982 with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photo with an F/A-18C Hornet during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps veterans who served with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pose for a photo with the F/A-18C Hornet during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

U.S. Marine Corps veterans who served with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), pose for a photo with the F/A-18C Hornet during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

An F-35C Lightning II and two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are displayed during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

An F-35C Lightning II and two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are displayed during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), present the colors during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), present the colors during a sun down ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 21, 2019. The squadron held the ceremony to retire the F/A-18C Hornet from their ranks and introduce the F-35C Lightning II as their new operating aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), addresses his Marines during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), addresses his Marines during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Andreoli-Brown, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents flowers to Phembisa Schaffer during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle Andreoli-Brown, an aviation ordinance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), presents flowers to Phembisa Schaffer during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to pass the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg, incoming sergeant major of HMLAT-303, MAG-39, 3rd MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Eric P. Shaffer, outgoing sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to pass the sword of office to Sgt. Maj. Marshall H. Gregg, incoming sergeant major of HMLAT-303, MAG-39, 3rd MAW, during a relief and appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 25, 2019. During the ceremony, Shaffer was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Gregg as the new sergeant major. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra