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A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a replacement water guzzler to Harper Canyon located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, carries a replacement water guzzler to Harper Canyon located in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Trent Randolph

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on a UH-1Y Venom at Palm Springs International Airport, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct preflight checks on a UH-1Y Venom at Palm Springs International Airport, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Trent Randolph

Members of state, federal, and private agencies place a new water guzzler inserted by a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Members of state, federal, and private agencies place a new water guzzler inserted by a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Trent Randolph

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off after inserting a ground control team at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off after inserting a ground control team at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Trent Randolph

Current and veteran U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, take a photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey with VMM-362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a UH-34 Choctaw during the Ugly Angels Vietnam reunion in Inola, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2023. The YL-37 Foundation hosted current and former members of the VMM-362 “Ugly Angels” to honor the legacy of the UH-34 Choctaw and Marines of the Vietnam War. The Ugly Angels, flying the UH-34 Choctaw, were the first Marine aircraft unit in Southern Vietnam to support combat operations. Today, the Ugly Angels still provide aerial assault support across the globe, operating the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Current and veteran U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, take a photo in front of an MV-22B Osprey with VMM-362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and a UH-34 Choctaw during the Ugly Angels Vietnam reunion in Inola, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2023. The YL-37 Foundation hosted current and former members of the VMM-362 “Ugly Angels” to honor the legacy of the UH-34 Choctaw and Marines of the Vietnam War. The Ugly Angels, flying the UH-34 Choctaw, were the first Marine aircraft unit in Southern Vietnam to support combat operations. Today, the Ugly Angels still provide aerial assault support across the globe, operating the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct the oath of enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct the oath of enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, left, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines about their re-enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, left, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines about their re-enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Staff Sgt. Christian Puga, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, MAG-16, during a re-enlistment gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Staff Sgt. Christian Puga, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, MAG-16, during a re-enlistment gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Cpl. Gabriel Vera, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, MAG-16, during a re-enlistment gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Kevin Hunter, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, congratulates Cpl. Gabriel Vera, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, MAG-16, during a re-enlistment gathering at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines about their re-enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Roland R. McGinnis, sergeant major of Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marines about their re-enlistment at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 18, 2023. MAG-16 is exceeding the fiscal year 2024 retention mission by reenlisting 62 Marines. The retention of the best and most qualified Marines is vital for shaping and sustaining the Marine Corps as an elite fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.”

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023.

When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023. When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.”

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023.

When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023. When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.”

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023.

When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

“As a kid, surfing taught me respect for the ocean and respect for everybody in general. I’m drawn to service, and I’m motivated by the happiness the kids express.” U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Skylar Hays, an avionics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 11, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares a testing program during an in-process inspection, on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Oct. 5, 2023. When Hays isn’t testing, inspecting, and maintaining assemblies for the F-18, he’s sharing his surf passion with children with developmental disabilities. The Murrells Inlet, South Carolina native spent 70 hours the last two summers volunteering for the Surfing Madonna Special Needs Surf Camp. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

An F-35C Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules and an F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing fly over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 17, 2022. MAG 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft, all in order to ensure success in combat in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Combatant Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

An F-35C Lightning II, KC-130J Super Hercules and an F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing fly over the Pacific Ocean, Oct. 17, 2022. MAG 11 generates, embarks, and integrates relevant, combat ready aviation forces capable of providing Offensive Air Support, Anti-Aircraft Warfare, Assault Support, Aerial Reconnaissance, and terminal area Control of Aircraft, all in order to ensure success in combat in support of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force and Combatant Commanders. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua Brittenham

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn,” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. For more than 50 years, instructor pilots of the VMFAT-101 “SharpShooters” have qualified combat aviators and sent them to operational squadrons worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn,” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. For more than 50 years, instructor pilots of the VMFAT-101 “SharpShooters” have qualified combat aviators and sent them to operational squadrons worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Herrington, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, sits in the cockpit of a UH-34 Choctaw during the Ugly Angels Vietnam reunion in Inola, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2023. The YL-37 Foundation hosted current and former members of the VMM-362 “Ugly Angels” to honor the legacy of the UH-34 Choctaw and Marines of the Vietnam War. The Ugly Angels, flying the UH-34 Choctaw, were the first Marine aircraft unit in Southern Vietnam to support combat operations. Today, the Ugly Angels still provide aerial assault support across the globe, operating the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jason Herrington, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, sits in the cockpit of a UH-34 Choctaw during the Ugly Angels Vietnam reunion in Inola, Oklahoma, Oct. 7, 2023. The YL-37 Foundation hosted current and former members of the VMM-362 “Ugly Angels” to honor the legacy of the UH-34 Choctaw and Marines of the Vietnam War. The Ugly Angels, flying the UH-34 Choctaw, were the first Marine aircraft unit in Southern Vietnam to support combat operations. Today, the Ugly Angels still provide aerial assault support across the globe, operating the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Coast Guard Sector San Diego, District 11, participate in a search and rescue exercise with U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing near the coast of San Diego, California, Sept. 29, 2023. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen executed a joint search and rescue drill to improve interservice coordination and validate procedures for real world search and rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Coast Guard Sector San Diego, District 11, participate in a search and rescue exercise with U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing near the coast of San Diego, California, Sept. 29, 2023. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen executed a joint search and rescue drill to improve interservice coordination and validate procedures for real world search and rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Peter Lindsey, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, demonstrates the aviation life support equipment worn by F-35B Lightning II pilots in flight at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, California, Sept. 29, 2023. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen executed a joint search and rescue exercise to improve interservice coordination and validate procedures for real world search and rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Peter Lindsey, a pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, demonstrates the aviation life support equipment worn by F-35B Lightning II pilots in flight at Coast Guard Sector San Diego, California, Sept. 29, 2023. Marines, Sailors and Coast Guardsmen executed a joint search and rescue exercise to improve interservice coordination and validate procedures for real world search and rescue operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jennifer Sanchez

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn,” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. For more than 50 years, instructor pilots of the VMFAT-101 “SharpShooters” have qualified combat aviators and sent them to operational squadrons worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a mass formation launch known as “flying the barn,” to honor the squadron’s legacy on the day of its deactivation at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. For more than 50 years, instructor pilots of the VMFAT-101 “SharpShooters” have qualified combat aviators and sent them to operational squadrons worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ryan J. Franzen (left), commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Jonas Johnson (center), sergeant major of VMFAT-101, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, case their squadron’s colors during VMFAT-101's deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s history and contributions to Marine Corps readiness since its commissioning in 1969. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Ryan J. Franzen (left), commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Sgt. Maj. Jonas Johnson (center), sergeant major of VMFAT-101, MAG-11, 3rd MAW, case their squadron’s colors during VMFAT-101's deactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, Sept. 29, 2023. The ceremony commemorated the squadron’s history and contributions to Marine Corps readiness since its commissioning in 1969. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine