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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), level out the concrete at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 24. Conducting realistic and relevant training in the local area is essential to maintaining 3rd MAW's readiness and lethality while serving as America’s crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), level out the concrete at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 24. Conducting realistic and relevant training in the local area is essential to maintaining 3rd MAW's readiness and lethality while serving as America’s crisis response force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Four F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

Four F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark A. Lowe II)

Photo by Cpl. Mark Lowe

An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch that included more than 30 aircraft during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch that included more than 30 aircraft during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off during a MAG-11 training exercise, that included more than 30 aircraft, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off during a MAG-11 training exercise, that included more than 30 aircraft, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch that included more than 30 aircraft during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch that included more than 30 aircraft during a training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

In a display of military might and raw power, multiple FA-18 Hornets, from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage in preparation for take off during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to test its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

In a display of military might and raw power, multiple FA-18 Hornets, from Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, stage in preparation for take off during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to test its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph)

Photo by Sgt. Sarah Ralph

Maintainers and crew members with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 prepare more than 30 aircraft for a massive launch during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryanne E. Tschanz)

Maintainers and crew members with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11 prepare more than 30 aircraft for a massive launch during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryanne E. Tschanz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryanne Tschanz

U.S. Marine Sergeant Francisco Parra, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, helps direct multiple F/A-18C Hornets as they move into position during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Sergeant Francisco Parra, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, helps direct multiple F/A-18C Hornets as they move into position during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Townsend, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, tracks refueling operations during a MAG-11 training exercise, that included more than 30 aircraft, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. James Townsend, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, tracks refueling operations during a MAG-11 training exercise, that included more than 30 aircraft, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

More than 30 F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, demonstrate the power and might of Marine Corps aviation as they prepare to take off during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

More than 30 F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, demonstrate the power and might of Marine Corps aviation as they prepare to take off during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, taxis in preparation for a massive launch, that included more than 30 aircraft, during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, taxis in preparation for a massive launch, that included more than 30 aircraft, during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch including more than 30 aircraft during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch including more than 30 aircraft during a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch including more than 30 aircraft during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian. K. Elliott-Drouin)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch including more than 30 aircraft during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian. K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch, that included more than 30 aircraft, during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian. K. Elliott-Drouin)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of a massive launch, that included more than 30 aircraft, during the MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian. K. Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

In a massive display of combat power, more than 30 F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, prepare for take off in support of a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

In a massive display of combat power, more than 30 F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, prepare for take off in support of a MAG-11 training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero)

Photo by Sgt. Dominic Romero

A Marine from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, marshals an F/A-18C Hornet onto the flightline during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nadia J. Stark)

A Marine from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, marshals an F/A-18C Hornet onto the flightline during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nadia J. Stark)

Photo by Cpl. Nadia Stark

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of the massive launch during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryanne E. Tschanz)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off as part of the massive launch during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise their real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryanne E. Tschanz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryanne Tschanz

Four F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, move into formation over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. during a training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Four F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, move into formation over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1. during a training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, breaks from formation over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1 during a training exercise that involved more than 30 aircraft . MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, breaks from formation over San Diego, Calif., Feb. 1 during a training exercise that involved more than 30 aircraft . MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, takes off during a MAG-11 training exercise that included more than 30 aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Feb. 1. MAG-11 conducted this training to exercise its real-world capabilities. Exercises such as this provide realistic, relevant training necessary for 3rd MAW to “Fix, Fly, and Fight” as the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing and ensures the unit remains combat-ready, inter-operable, deployable on short notice, and lethal when called into action. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin