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MCAS MIRAMAR -- Cpl. John Storaasli, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the interior of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. HMH-466 is a helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters based in MCAS Miramar.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

MCAS MIRAMAR -- Cpl. John Storaasli, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the interior of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. HMH-466 is a helicopter squadron consisting of CH-53E Super Stallion transport helicopters based in MCAS Miramar.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MCAS MIRAMAR -- Cpl. John Storaasli, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the interior of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. The CH-53E has capabilities of sling loading up to 36,000 lbs and transporting up to 55 troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

MCAS MIRAMAR -- Cpl. John Storaasli, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects the interior of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. The CH-53E has capabilities of sling loading up to 36,000 lbs and transporting up to 55 troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MCAS MIRAMAR-- Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. The CH-53E has capabilities of sling loading up to 36,000 lbs and transporting up to 55 troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

MCAS MIRAMAR-- Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform maintenance on a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. The CH-53E has capabilities of sling loading up to 36,000 lbs and transporting up to 55 troops. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

MCAS MIRAMAR -- Sgt. Chris Anchondo, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on the sleeve and spindle assembly of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. HMH-466 was commissioned in November of 1984 and has since been improving its capabilities as an assault support squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

MCAS MIRAMAR -- Sgt. Chris Anchondo, a non-destructive inspector with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, performs maintenance on the sleeve and spindle assembly of a CH-53E Super Stallion at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 12. HMH-466 was commissioned in November of 1984 and has since been improving its capabilities as an assault support squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

From right, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, his wife Terry, Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and his wife, bow their heads during the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Maj. Gen. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016 and trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expiditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

From right, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, his wife Terry, Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, and his wife, bow their heads during the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Maj. Gen. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016 and trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expiditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

From left, Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, salute the national ensign during the pass-in-review at their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Maj. Gen. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that, and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

From left, Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, salute the national ensign during the pass-in-review at their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Maj. Gen. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that, and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

From left, Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, and six other previous 3rd MAW commanding generals render honors during the pass-in-review of the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

From left, Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, and six other previous 3rd MAW commanding generals render honors during the pass-in-review of the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general, render honors to the national ensign during the pass-in-review at the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016, trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expeditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general, render honors to the national ensign during the pass-in-review at the change of command ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016, trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expeditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses guests after assuming command from Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise during the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that, and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, addresses guests after assuming command from Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise during the 3rd MAW change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. Iiams addressed his new Marines saying, "We’re going to focus on the things that have always made this MAW great. Let’s fix, fly, fight, blend a little bit of fun into that, and then stick to the things that have always made this MAW great, operational excellence in all that we do." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses the audience during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Lt. Gen. Lewis A. Craparotta, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses the audience during the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. During the ceremony, Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general, relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Iiams previously served as the commanding general of Marine Corps Training and Education Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, passes the flag to Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general, during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016 and trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expeditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. His next duty assignment is the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, passes the flag to Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, incoming commanding general, during their change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise, who took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016 and trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expeditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. His next duty assignment is the Marine Corps Combat Development Command in Washington, D.C. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and his wife Terry speak with Maj. Bjorn Thoreen, executive officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, and his wife following the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Under his command, 3rd MAW trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expiditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the outgoing commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and his wife Terry speak with Maj. Bjorn Thoreen, executive officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, and his wife following the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., July 13. Wise took command of 3rd MAW July 22, 2016. Under his command, 3rd MAW trained, equipped and deployed Marines with four Marine Expiditionary Units and with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force - Crisis Response - Central Command. 3rd MAW also continued its modernization with the standup of the first three operational F-35 Lightning II squadrons and the final transition from the AH-1W Super Cobra and UH-1N Huey to the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct water bucket drops over a brush fire in support of firefighting operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6. The “Pendleton Complex,” consisting of three separate fires, burned nearly 2,000 acres. In all, six aircraft from 3rd MAW conducted nearly 250 water drops over two separate fires in 30 hours. (Courtesy Photo)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct water bucket drops over a brush fire in support of firefighting operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6. The “Pendleton Complex,” consisting of three separate fires, burned nearly 2,000 acres. In all, six aircraft from 3rd MAW conducted nearly 250 water drops over two separate fires in 30 hours. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct water bucket drops over a brush fire in support of firefighting operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6. The “Pendleton Complex,” consisting of three separate fires, burned nearly 2,000 acres. In all, six aircraft from 3rd MAW conducted nearly 250 water drops over two separate fires in 30 hours. (Courtesy Photo)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 and HMLA-169, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct water bucket drops over a brush fire in support of firefighting operations at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 6. The “Pendleton Complex,” consisting of three separate fires, burned nearly 2,000 acres. In all, six aircraft from 3rd MAW conducted nearly 250 water drops over two separate fires in 30 hours. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Brytani Wheeler

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off in an F/A-18C Hornet during his final flight on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off in an F/A-18C Hornet during his final flight on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is sprayed with water to celebrate his return from his final flight in an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen. Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is sprayed with water to celebrate his return from his final flight in an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen. Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, climbs into an F/A-18C Hornet, during his final flight on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, the commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, climbs into an F/A-18C Hornet, during his final flight on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, Calif., July 02. Maj. Gen Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with Lt. Col. Erik A. Peterson, commanding officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd MAW, before his final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego Calif., July 02, 2018. Maj. Gen. Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general for 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks with Lt. Col. Erik A. Peterson, commanding officer for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd MAW, before his final flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego Calif., July 02, 2018. Maj. Gen. Wise flew for the last time as the commanding general of 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for Marine reservists to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Marines with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 48, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for Marine reservists to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel McAllister

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel McAllister