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Four F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, 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 Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, 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

A Marine from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, fastens panels on an F/A-18C Hornet prior to a MAG 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, fastens panels on an F/A-18C Hornet prior to a MAG 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

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), walk toward the construction site at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity and 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)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), walk toward the construction site at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity and 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

A Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, carries lumber to the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

A Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, carries lumber to the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 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, stage metal rods at the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage metal rods at the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Cpl. Michael A. Hunnicut, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), cuts through a concrete section at the construction site of the Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 22. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity and 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)

Cpl. Michael A. Hunnicut, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), cuts through a concrete section at the construction site of the Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 22. The Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project is a strategic training opportunity and 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

U.S. Marines 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 Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 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), drill dowels to start laying the foundation during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Cpl. Angel Lopez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), carries lumber to the air strip construction site during 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 and 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)

Cpl. Angel Lopez, a heavy equipment operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), carries lumber to the air strip construction site during 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 and 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

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

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), gather stakes to build the foundation for the air strip during 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 and 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)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), gather stakes to build the foundation for the air strip during 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 and 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

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage metal rods at the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stage metal rods at the air strip construction site during the Catalina Island Airport in the Sky project at Catalina Island, Calif., Jan. 21. 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 Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marines with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepare to hook a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marines with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepare to hook a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTVR) to a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- A U.S. Marine with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepares a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH 462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 lbs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- A U.S. Marine with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepares a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH 462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 lbs. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trevor Peagler, a hook man with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), secures excess chain links to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Trevor Peagler, a hook man with 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), secures excess chain links to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepare a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and 1st Transportation Support Battalion (TSB), 1st Marine Logistics Group (MLG), prepare a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st MLG conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Martin Vargas, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bowen, both CH-53E Super Stallion crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st Marine Logistics Group conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif.- U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Martin Vargas, left, and Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bowen, both CH-53E Super Stallion crew chiefs with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (MTRV) to be lifted by a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 16. Marines from HMH-462 and 1st Marine Logistics Group conducted an external lift of an MTVR to improve their support capabilities and exercise the aircraft’s limit of 36,000 pounds. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Wing Support Group (MWSG) 37, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), begin staging gear near 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), begin staging gear near 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

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

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 Super Stallion on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, California, Jan. 9, 2019. 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 Super Stallion on the runway at Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, California, Jan. 9, 2019. 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