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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37 and US Navy Seabees, operate a power screed at the construction site while replacing the Catalina Island Conservancy's "Airport in the Sky" on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 23. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to generate readiness and lethality while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37 and US Navy Seabees, operate a power screed at the construction site while replacing the Catalina Island Conservancy's "Airport in the Sky" on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 23. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to generate readiness and lethality while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

1st Lt. Andrew E. Wallace, an engineer officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), chisels concrete during the “Catalina Island Airport in the Sky” project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 25. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

1st Lt. Andrew E. Wallace, an engineer officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), chisels concrete during the “Catalina Island Airport in the Sky” project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 25. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

PFC. Tomas Barajas, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), guards the tents while on duty in support of the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. The project provides training that will make Marines and Sailors far more effective in fulfilling their mission across a wide range of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

PFC. Tomas Barajas, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), guards the tents while on duty in support of the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. The project provides training that will make Marines and Sailors far more effective in fulfilling their mission across a wide range of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Lance Cpl. Jose A. ChavezMontes, an expeditionary airfield systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), coordinates the movement of people and aircraft during the “Catalina Island Airport in the Sky” project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. 3rd MAW’s partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Lance Cpl. Jose A. ChavezMontes, an expeditionary airfield systems technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), coordinates the movement of people and aircraft during the “Catalina Island Airport in the Sky” project at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. 3rd MAW’s partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), cover fresh concrete at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. Covering concrete allows it to cure properly by protecting the surface when it rains. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), cover fresh concrete at Catalina Island, Calif., Feb. 21. Covering concrete allows it to cure properly by protecting the surface when it rains. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Whitney Johnson, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing gives the signal for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement to stop on a scale prior to loading on a barge at San Pedro, Calif., Dec. 14. Marines completed the embarkation of utility and engineer assets aboard a barge headed to Catalina Island as part of an air strip reconstruction project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

SAN PEDRO, Calif. – Lance Cpl. Whitney Johnson, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing gives the signal for a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement to stop on a scale prior to loading on a barge at San Pedro, Calif., Dec. 14. Marines completed the embarkation of utility and engineer assets aboard a barge headed to Catalina Island as part of an air strip reconstruction project. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

CATALINA ISLAND, Calif. – Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, Calif., Dec. 17, prior to the start of the Catalina Island “Airport in the Sky” reconstruction project. The completion of phase one for the Catalina runway project consisted of the embarkation of utility and engineer assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

CATALINA ISLAND, Calif. – Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, load equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, Calif., Dec. 17, prior to the start of the Catalina Island “Airport in the Sky” reconstruction project. The completion of phase one for the Catalina runway project consisted of the embarkation of utility and engineer assets. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unload equipment for Marines and Sailors working on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 7. The partnership between the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unload equipment for Marines and Sailors working on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 7. The partnership between the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion scheduled to depart to Catalina Island from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. 3rd MAW’s partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to board a CH-53E Super Stallion scheduled to depart to Catalina Island from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. 3rd MAW’s partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy is a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unload gear from a CH-53E on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 9. The partnership between the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unload gear from a CH-53E on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 9. The partnership between the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy provides a unique opportunity to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Pfc. Zachary C. Thompson, left, and Cpl. Luke J. Kirmelewicz, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), drill dowels to start laying the foundation during the Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. Conducting realistic and relevant training in the local area is essential to maintain the unit's readiness while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Pfc. Zachary C. Thompson, left, and Cpl. Luke J. Kirmelewicz, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), drill dowels to start laying the foundation during the Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. Conducting realistic and relevant training in the local area is essential to maintain the unit's readiness while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Lance Cpl. Mathew Adams, left, and Lance Cpl. Kadin Peckhanson, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), carry concrete blocks to the foundation site as part of the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity which allows a rare collaboration that benefits both the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Lance Cpl. Mathew Adams, left, and Lance Cpl. Kadin Peckhanson, combat engineers with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), carry concrete blocks to the foundation site as part of the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity which allows a rare collaboration that benefits both the Marine Corps and the Catalina Island Conservancy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conduct pre-flight checks on a UH-1Y at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conduct pre-flight checks on a UH-1Y at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages in preparation for a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched more than 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages in preparation for a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched more than 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages in preparation for a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

A UH-1Y with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), stages in preparation for a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Two AH-1Zs with Marine Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Two AH-1Zs with Marine Light Attack Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out screens)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), fly over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz) (This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring out screens)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Several AH-1Z’s with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), staged for pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. MAG-39 aircrews taxied and launched their aircraft with a precision akin to that displayed during close order drill. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Several AH-1Z’s with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), staged for pre-flight inspection at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. MAG-39 aircrews taxied and launched their aircraft with a precision akin to that displayed during close order drill. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

An aircraft mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts preventative maintenance on an AH-1Z prior to takeoff as part of a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

An aircraft mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts preventative maintenance on an AH-1Z prior to takeoff as part of a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. Maintainers and ground support crews watched with pride and a strong sense of accomplishment as each of their aircraft fulfilled its role in formation, took to the sky, then disappeared over the horizon. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

An AH-1Z with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), flies over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. MAG-39 aircrews taxied and launched their aircraft with a precision akin to that displayed during close order drill. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

An AH-1Z with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), flies over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., during a training exercise, Feb 15. In a dynamic display of strength, MAG-39, launched 82 attack, utility and assault support aircraft. MAG-39 aircrews taxied and launched their aircraft with a precision akin to that displayed during close order drill. Over the course of several hours, more than 100 aircraft from MAG-13 and MAG-39 took to the skies over Southern California, proving 3rd MAW’s capability to “Fix, Fly, Fight” and, when needed advance at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra