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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Henson, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the environment during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wyatt Henson, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the environment during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, loads an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle and a fireteam with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, loads an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle and a fireteam with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle and a fireteam with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle and a fireteam with 1st Marine Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, during Marine Air-Ground Task Force Distributed Exercise (MDMX) at the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, Feb. 10, 2024. The Marines with 1st Recon began MDMX by conducting a tactical night insertion into an austere environment. MDMX is a maneuver exercise that incorporates ground, air, and logistics operations over several days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, commences a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration after being deployed from a KC-130J Hercules during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, commences a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration after being deployed from a KC-130J Hercules during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, exit a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while conducting a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, exit a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, while conducting a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps crew chiefs with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, guide an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, into the cabin of a KC-130J Super Hercules to execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps crew chiefs with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, guide an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, into the cabin of a KC-130J Super Hercules to execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, is loaded into a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to execute a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, is loaded into a KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, to execute a HIMARS Rapid Infiltration during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands to execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands to execute a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to takeoff from a forward arming and refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare to takeoff from a forward arming and refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Thomas, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, checks a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Thomas, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, checks a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, load a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition into the cabin of a KC-130J Hercules assigned to VMGR-352, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from VMGR-352 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, load a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition into the cabin of a KC-130J Hercules assigned to VMGR-352, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from VMGR-352 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Thomas, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, transports a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition from the VMFA-122 hangar to a KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from VMGR-352 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler Thomas, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, transports a GBU-32 joint direct attack munition from the VMFA-122 hangar to a KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Feb. 7, 2024. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from VMGR-352 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Corey, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off from a forward arming and refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Corey, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to take off from a forward arming and refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 7, 2024. A FARP extends the capabilities of rotary or fixed wing aircraft to allow rearming and refueling of the aircraft without having to return to a forward operating base. Marines with VMFA-122 conducted air delivered ground refueling and ordnance operations with support from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, MAG-11, 3rd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands before a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, lands before a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Rapid Infiltration with 1st Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24, at the Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 10, 2024. The HIRAIN exercise demonstrated I Marine Expeditionary Force’s ability to rapidly deploy the HIMARS to meet and deter any threats. ITX ensures units are ready to “fight tonight” as a I MEF Marine Air-Ground task force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicky Drury, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, shoots a M240D machine gun during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2024. HMLA-267 was tasked to execute a series of different mission sets, centered around close air support, to support Marines on the ground in a simulated combat environment. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Nicky Drury, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, shoots a M240D machine gun during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2024. HMLA-267 was tasked to execute a series of different mission sets, centered around close air support, to support Marines on the ground in a simulated combat environment. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2024. HMLA-267 was tasked to execute a series of different mission sets, centered around close air support, to support Marines on the ground in a simulated combat environment. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies during Integrated Training Exercise 2-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 9, 2024. HMLA-267 was tasked to execute a series of different mission sets, centered around close air support, to support Marines on the ground in a simulated combat environment. ITX is designed to provide large forces the opportunity to command and control their Marines through a live-fire program incorporating every element of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, present arms following the 21-gun salute during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, present arms following the 21-gun salute during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Damien Blaise, the sergeant major of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts the final roll call during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Damien Blaise, the sergeant major of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts the final roll call during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey, the commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Nicholas J. Harvey, the commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives remarks during a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of HMH-361 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente

Five battlefield crosses are displayed in honor of five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a memorial ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

Five battlefield crosses are displayed in honor of five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, during a memorial ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Feb. 16, 2024. More than 550 Marines, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to the five Marines who lost their lives as the result of a CH-53E mishap on Feb. 6, 2024, in Pine Valley, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Antonio De La Fuente