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U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Air Controle Group (MACG) 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his walk through of 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 02. Green took this time to remeind the Marines that they are the nations responce force," the U.S. is like Gotham city, except when the shine the spotlight it's not the bat symbole, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Air Controle Group (MACG) 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his walk through of 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 02. Green took this time to remeind the Marines that they are the nations responce force," the U.S. is like Gotham city, except when the shine the spotlight it's not the bat symbole, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his walk through of 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 02. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his walk through of 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 02. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, stating "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, to reiterate his philosophy, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, to reiterate his philosophy, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green took this time to remind the Marines that they are the nation’s response force. “The U.S. is like Gotham city, except when they shine the spotlight, it's not the bat symbol, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green took this time to remind the Marines that they are the nation’s response force. “The U.S. is like Gotham city, except when they shine the spotlight, it's not the bat symbol, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green took this time to remind the Marines that they are the nation’s response force. "The U.S. is like Gotham city, except when they shine the spotlight, it's not the bat symbol, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green took this time to remind the Marines that they are the nation’s response force. "The U.S. is like Gotham city, except when they shine the spotlight, it's not the bat symbol, it's the eagle globe and anchor."(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with Marines from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, to reiterate his philosophy, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.-U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, poses for a photo with Marines from Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 2. Green made it a point to speak and listen to as many young Marines as possible, to reiterate his philosophy, "you don't work for me, I work for you." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marines participate in a panel during the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Hunger for Strength Women’s Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations, learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marines participate in a panel during the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Hunger for Strength Women’s Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations, learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

Women who hosted the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Hunger for Strength Women’s Symposium pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations, learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Women who hosted the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Hunger for Strength Women’s Symposium pose for a photo at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations, learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marines write reasons to re-enlist during an activity as part of the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Women’s Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

U.S. Marines write reasons to re-enlist during an activity as part of the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39’s Women’s Symposium at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 11. The symposium allowed both female and male Marines alike to open conversations learn new leadership skills and hear from role models and mentors. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi J. Guerra)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Guerra

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, addresses the Marines of Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during his visit to 3rd MAW at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Nov. 1. Sgt. Maj. Green emphasized the importance of camaraderie between the Marines saying "Every formation is a family reunion." (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marines and families await the return of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marines and families await the return of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Graninger, an aircraft maintenance engineer officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reunites with his family at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Chief Warrant Officer 3 Kevin Graninger, an aircraft maintenance engineer officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), reunites with his family at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Christopher Battiest, an aircraft maintenance chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photograph with his children at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Master Sgt. Christopher Battiest, an aircraft maintenance chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), poses for a photograph with his children at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Patino, a tiltrotor crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), embraces his family at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.- U.S. Marine Sgt. Justin Patino, a tiltrotor crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 164, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), embraces his family at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Oct. 17. VMM-164 returned from a six-month deployment in Kuwait while attached to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command (SPMAGTF-CR-CC). (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jose Lopez, a field artillery cannoneer with 2nd battalion, 11th marines, 1st Marine Division, explains the capabilities of the M777 "Howitzer" during Fleet Week San Diego 2018, in San Diego, California, Oct. 27. Fleet Week San Diego 2018 gives service members the opportunity to show community involvement, develop stronger relationships with other branches and highlight the positive military presence in the heart of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

U.S. Marine Sgt. Jose Lopez, a field artillery cannoneer with 2nd battalion, 11th marines, 1st Marine Division, explains the capabilities of the M777 "Howitzer" during Fleet Week San Diego 2018, in San Diego, California, Oct. 27. Fleet Week San Diego 2018 gives service members the opportunity to show community involvement, develop stronger relationships with other branches and highlight the positive military presence in the heart of San Diego. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Marines recycle old appliances as a part of a community relations event in support of Fleet Week San Diego 2018 in Escondido, California, Oct. 24. Fleet Week San Diego 2018 gives service members the opportunity to show community involvement, develop stronger relationships with other branches and highlight the positive military presence in the heart of San Diego.(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Marines recycle old appliances as a part of a community relations event in support of Fleet Week San Diego 2018 in Escondido, California, Oct. 24. Fleet Week San Diego 2018 gives service members the opportunity to show community involvement, develop stronger relationships with other branches and highlight the positive military presence in the heart of San Diego.(U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine