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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes a section of KC-130J Super Hercules during a division flight, over Southern California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observes a section of KC-130J Super Hercules during a division flight, over Southern California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, controls the speed of a KC-130J Super Hercules during a division flight, over Southern California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, controls the speed of a KC-130J Super Hercules during a division flight, over Southern California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, left, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Capt. Daniel Savella, a pilot with VMGR-352, pilot a KC-130J Super Hercules in formation over Southern California during a VMGR-352 division flight, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, left, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Capt. Daniel Savella, a pilot with VMGR-352, pilot a KC-130J Super Hercules in formation over Southern California during a VMGR-352 division flight, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies a KC-130J Super Hercules over Southern California during a division flight, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies a KC-130J Super Hercules over Southern California during a division flight, April 25, 2024. O’Brien commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies in formation over Southern California during a division flight, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies in formation over Southern California during a division flight, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, commanded the division flight, serving as flight lead for two sections of KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time before her retirement this year after 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a KC-130J Super Hercules before a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a pre-flight inspection of a KC-130J Super Hercules before a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs aircrew before a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien led the flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs aircrew before a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. O’Brien led the flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, parks following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, parks following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi the flightline following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, taxi the flightline following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien, commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

A division of U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to land after following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

A division of U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to land after following a VMGR-352 division flight at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 25, 2024. Lt. Col. Courtney O’Brien commanding officer of VMGR-352, led a flight of four KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for the final time, before her retirement following 20 years of faithful service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sean Potter)

Photo by Sgt. Sean Potter

Megan Heartwell, left, a deployment readiness coordinator with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joel Angulo, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, MAG-16, draw raffle tickets during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Megan Heartwell, left, a deployment readiness coordinator with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Joel Angulo, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, MAG-16, draw raffle tickets during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and their families pose for a group photo during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and their families pose for a group photo during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A family member of a U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, tosses a basketball during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A family member of a U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, tosses a basketball during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

A family member of a U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, plays cornhole during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A family member of a U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, plays cornhole during the VMM-161 Bring Your Family to Work Day at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 26, 2024. The event gave families of the VMM-161 “Grayhawks” the opportunity to see what their Marines do daily and fostered squadron camaraderie. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennae Kahler, an F-35B Lightning II aircraft electrical systems technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the role women play in the Marine Corps during a luncheon with representatives from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. The purpose of the luncheon was to conduct research on behalf of Lloyd J. Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, in an informal setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jennae Kahler, an F-35B Lightning II aircraft electrical systems technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses the role women play in the Marine Corps during a luncheon with representatives from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. The purpose of the luncheon was to conduct research on behalf of Lloyd J. Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, in an informal setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

Photo by PFC Serefino Gamez

Robin Kelleher, a representative from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, discusses the role women play in the Marine Corps during a luncheon with U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. Marines with MCAS Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted DACOWITS members from April 22-23, to support research on service member experiences, attitudes, and recommendations for recruitment and retention of women in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

Robin Kelleher, a representative from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services, discusses the role women play in the Marine Corps during a luncheon with U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. Marines with MCAS Miramar and the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing hosted DACOWITS members from April 22-23, to support research on service member experiences, attitudes, and recommendations for recruitment and retention of women in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

Photo by PFC Serefino Gamez

U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar pose for a group photo with a representative from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services after a luncheon on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. The purpose of the luncheon was to conduct research on behalf of Lloyd J. Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, in an informal setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

U.S. Marines stationed on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar pose for a group photo with a representative from the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services after a luncheon on MCAS Miramar, California, April 22, 2024. The purpose of the luncheon was to conduct research on behalf of Lloyd J. Austin III, the Secretary of Defense, in an informal setting. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Seferino Gamez)

Photo by PFC Serefino Gamez

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo

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From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremie Hester, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39; and Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, sergeant major of MAG-39; pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Flomo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

From left, U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremie Hester, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39; and Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, sergeant major of MAG-39; pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Flomo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

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