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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ethan Durham, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a eulogy 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 Capt. Ethan Durham, a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives a eulogy 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

Attendees listen to remarks at a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 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)

Attendees listen to remarks at a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, 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

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, places a flight vest on a battlefield cross in honor of Capt. Miguel Nava during a memorial ceremony honoring the 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)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, places a flight vest on a battlefield cross in honor of Capt. Miguel Nava during a memorial ceremony honoring the 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

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joel Daniel, a professional musician, plays the bagpipes at a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 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)

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joel Daniel, a professional musician, plays the bagpipes at a memorial ceremony honoring five Marines of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing 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

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing reviews a Marine Forces Reserve pamphlet during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing reviews a Marine Forces Reserve pamphlet during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Diaz, an active reserve career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Diaz, an active reserve career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Diaz, an active reserve career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Diaz, an active reserve career planner with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing attend a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine officers during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine officers during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to enlisted Marines during a Direct Affiliation Program brief at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Jan. 19, 2024. DAP is an initiative that allows Marines to affiliate with a Selected Marine Corps Reserve unit or participate in the Individual Mobilization Augmentee program in a guaranteed billet following their end of active service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnson Truong, an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, coordinates fire missions from the Multifunction Air Operations Center in support of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2023. The MAOC provides expeditionary aviation command and control and air surveillance to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnson Truong, an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, coordinates fire missions from the Multifunction Air Operations Center in support of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2023. The MAOC provides expeditionary aviation command and control and air surveillance to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnson Truong, an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, coordinates fire missions from the Multifunction Air Operations Center in support of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2023. The MAOC provides expeditionary aviation command and control and air surveillance to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Johnson Truong, an air support operations operator with Marine Air Support Squadron 3, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, coordinates fire missions from the Multifunction Air Operations Center in support of Exercise Steel Knight 23.2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 6, 2023. The MAOC provides expeditionary aviation command and control and air surveillance to the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. Steel Knight 23.2 is a three-phase exercise designed to train I Marine Expeditionary Force in the planning, deployment and command and control of a joint force against a peer or near-peer adversary combat force and enhance existing live-fire and maneuver capabilities of the MAGTF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

Sergeant Major Robert S. Horn

Sergeant Major Robert S. Horn

Photo by Sgt Follis, Douglas S

Sergeant Major Robert S. Horn

Sergeant Major Robert S. Horn

Photo by Sgt Follis, Douglas S.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Conlon Kane, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Conlon Kane, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rohman Papayev, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Rohman Papayev, a metal worker with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, cuts metal remains of the Bailey Bridge with an air carbon arc cutting system during a bridge demolition operation as part of phase I of Strategic Mobility Exercise (STRATMOBEX) II at San Clemente Island, California, Jan. 6, 2024. During phase I, MWSS-373 demolished a hazardous bridge that hindered range control’s ability to insert targets into the Shore Bombardment Area of San Clemente Island. Phase I set conditions for phases II and III of STRATMOBEX II, the construct of a shallow water crossing and follow on missions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez