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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), passes the colors during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, right, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), passes the colors during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr., right, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and previous commanding officers of MALS-13 salute during a pass in review during MALS-13’s change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr., right, commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and previous commanding officers of MALS-13 salute during a pass in review during MALS-13’s change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr., incoming commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr., incoming commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Luke T. Watson, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 13, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks during MALS-13's change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., June 13, 2019. During the ceremony, Lt. Col Luke T. Watson was recognized for his leadership, service and dedication to the Corps. The unit also welcomed Lt. Col. John Bacon Jr. as the new commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons (HMH) 361, 465 and 466, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. The training exercise set the standard for operational excellence with a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons (HMH) 361, 465 and 466, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. The training exercise set the standard for operational excellence with a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), takes off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” Marines must remain ready when others are not. The exercise highlights the 3rd MAW’s professional warriors, Marines who can think critically and act decisively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), takes off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. As America’s “Force in Readiness,” Marines must remain ready when others are not. The exercise highlights the 3rd MAW’s professional warriors, Marines who can think critically and act decisively. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Victor Mackson)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Victor Mackson)

Photo by Pfc. Victor Mackson

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Victor Mackson)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Victor Mackson)

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), performs maintenance on the propellers of an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. 3rd MAW maintainers continue to serve as the driving force behind aviation operations through ruthless and diligent behind-the-scenes efforts to ensure operational excellence of Marines, equipment and aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Twenty seven MV-22B Ospreys and 16 CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are lined up as part of the mass flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and combat power the MAG-16 uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Twenty seven MV-22B Ospreys and 16 CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), are lined up as part of the mass flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and combat power the MAG-16 uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), taxis down the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), taxis down the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons (HMH) 361, 465 and 465, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stage on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and power the 3rd MAW uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadrons (HMH) 361, 465 and 465, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stage on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and power the 3rd MAW uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and power the 3rd MAW uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Aircraft Group 16 (MAG), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and power the 3rd MAW uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons (VMM) 161, 165 and 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadrons (VMM) 161, 165 and 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), take off from the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. MAG-16’s commitment of operational excellence and lethality was demonstrated in a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. The training exercise set the standard for operational excellence with a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages on the flight line during a mass flight exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. The training exercise set the standard for operational excellence with a mass flight, which featured more than 40 aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Twenty seven MV-22B Ospreys and 16 CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), line up as part of the mass flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and combat power the MAG-16 uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Twenty seven MV-22B Ospreys and 16 CH-53E Super Stallions with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), line up as part of the mass flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 6, 2019. In a dynamic display of strength, the aircraft showcased the tactical capabilities and combat power the MAG-16 uses to defend the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya