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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

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