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U.S. Marines Cpt. Daniel Hopkins, a MV-22 Osprey pilot, and Cpl. James Snow, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing (MAW), teach student about their aircraft during students day Fleet Week San Diego 2018, San Diego, California, Oct. 25. 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. Marines Cpt. Daniel Hopkins, a MV-22 Osprey pilot, and Cpl. James Snow, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tilt Rotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Air Wing (MAW), teach student about their aircraft during students day Fleet Week San Diego 2018, San Diego, California, Oct. 25. 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

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. George Gonzalez, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preservation maintenance on a generator converter unit (GCU) during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. George Gonzalez, a fixed-wing aircraft mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts preservation maintenance on a generator converter unit (GCU) during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U.S. Marine Cpls. Bryce W. Potter, left, and Charles A. Hutchinson Jr., fixed-wing aircraft mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct crew supervisor pass down during a shift changeover as a part of daily operations at exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U.S. Marine Cpls. Bryce W. Potter, left, and Charles A. Hutchinson Jr., fixed-wing aircraft mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct crew supervisor pass down during a shift changeover as a part of daily operations at exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Piper, a fixed-wing aircraft safety equipment mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, mounts a heat boot in a tight space of an F/A-18c Hornet during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jacob Piper, a fixed-wing aircraft safety equipment mechanic with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, mounts a heat boot in a tight space of an F/A-18c Hornet during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 10, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U.S. Marine Cpl. Edward Goscinski, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts an all-tools accounted for inventory on assigned tool boxes as an important part of daily operations during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U.S. Marine Cpl. Edward Goscinski, assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts an all-tools accounted for inventory on assigned tool boxes as an important part of daily operations during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in flight during Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, in flight during Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft taxis between a U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet and a Finnish F-15 Hornet before a familiarization flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft taxis between a U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet and a Finnish F-15 Hornet before a familiarization flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 5, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Navy EA-18G Growler prepares for flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Navy EA-18G Growler prepares for flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A)19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can and can locate targets in all weather conditions and its exterior paint scheme is designed to blend in with its surroundings in arctic locations. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A)19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can and can locate targets in all weather conditions and its exterior paint scheme is designed to blend in with its surroundings in arctic locations. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft is in flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft is in flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alask,a flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alask,a flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct a flight mission during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct a flight mission during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launches forward for flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8,2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launches forward for flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8,2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 walk in front of an F/A-18C Hornet after finishing routine maintenance checks during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 walk in front of an F/A-18C Hornet after finishing routine maintenance checks during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 communicate with hand and arm signals while performing maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 communicate with hand and arm signals while performing maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Rader Systems Technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 conducts maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Rader Systems Technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 conducts maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Hanson and Cpl. Warinthorn Chattongkam, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 execute corrosion control maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Hanson and Cpl. Warinthorn Chattongkam, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 execute corrosion control maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet in flight during familiarization (FAM) day operations as a part of Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet in flight during familiarization (FAM) day operations as a part of Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 begin post flight maintenance checks on F/A-18C Hornets after Familiarization (FAM) flights during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base flight line in Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 begin post flight maintenance checks on F/A-18C Hornets after Familiarization (FAM) flights during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base flight line in Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola