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2022 Marine Corps Ball

2022 Marine Corps Ball

Photo by Sgt Follis, Douglas S

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shokhrukh Saidjanov, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area during the Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Shokhrukh Saidjanov, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area during the Cory Iverson Wildland Firefighting exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

Maj Piersall, Executive Officer Marine Aircraft Group 16

Maj Piersall, Executive Officer Marine Aircraft Group 16

Photo by Capt Badillo, Omar

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes the pass and review with former VMFA 311 commanders during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), observes the pass and review with former VMFA 311 commanders during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by USMC

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Shannon M. Brown, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), congratulates Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Shannon M. Brown, commanding officer, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), congratulates Lt. Col. Michael P. Fisher, commanding officer Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Janet Marrufo (left) and Lt. Col. Michael Fisher, both with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), unfurl the squadron colors during a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by USMC

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 311, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), participate in a reactivation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 14, 2023. The reactivation and redesignation of VMFA-311 marks the transition for the squadron to the F-35C Lightning II, which brings its unique capabilities to 3rd MAW as a long-range compliment to existing aviation assets. Formerly Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, the Tomcats have made their mark on Marine Corps aviation for decades, and now will continue their legacy. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Photo by USMC

MASS-3 SgtMaj Martinez

MASS-3 SgtMaj Martinez

Photo by USMC

SgtMaj Ingram III, Theodore G, MALS-11 SgtMaj

SgtMaj Ingram III, Theodore G, MALS-11 SgtMaj

Photo by Sgt Follis, Douglas

U.S. Marine aviation ordnance technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, transport two training AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to be loaded onto an F/A-18D Hornet at Naval Air Station Key West

U.S. Marine aviation ordnance technicians with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, transport two training AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to be loaded onto an F/A-18D Hornet at Naval Air Station Key West

Photo by LCpl Courtney Robertson

U.S. Marines guide an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd MAW, as it lands on the Military Sealift Command Wright-class aviation logistics support ship SS Curtiss

U.S. Marines guide an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd MAW, as it lands on the Military Sealift Command Wright-class aviation logistics support ship SS Curtiss

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jackson Rush

HMH-361 EXECUTIVE OFFICER

HMH-361 EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Photo by Capt Badillo, Omar

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mathew Pleitez, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Group, surveys the area during a close air support exercise over San Clemente Island, California, March 2, 2023. This training evolution was designed to enhance lethality and further refine expeditionary advance base operation concepts to increase operational proficiency. Conducting realistic and relevant training ensures the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. Pleitez is a Santa Clarita, California, native. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mathew Pleitez, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Group, surveys the area during a close air support exercise over San Clemente Island, California, March 2, 2023. This training evolution was designed to enhance lethality and further refine expeditionary advance base operation concepts to increase operational proficiency. Conducting realistic and relevant training ensures the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. Pleitez is a Santa Clarita, California, native. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Group, participate in a close air support exercise over San Clemente Island, California, March 2, 2023. This training evolution was designed to enhance lethality and further refine expeditionary advance base operation concepts to increase operational proficiency. Conducting realistic and relevant training ensures the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Group, participate in a close air support exercise over San Clemente Island, California, March 2, 2023. This training evolution was designed to enhance lethality and further refine expeditionary advance base operation concepts to increase operational proficiency. Conducting realistic and relevant training ensures the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing remains operationally excellent, interoperable, and deployable on short notice. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Hernandez, team leader, 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, performs a "wave off" during a cargo lift during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Hernandez is a native of Phoenix. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Angel Hernandez, team leader, 1st Landing Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, performs a "wave off" during a cargo lift during exercise Steel Knight 23 on Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 4, 2022. Exercise Steel Knight 23 provides 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing an opportunity to refine Wing-level warfighting in support of I Marine Expeditionary Force and fleet maneuver. Hernandez is a native of Phoenix. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alex Devereux

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edgar Martinez Torres, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watches as an MV-22B Osprey prepares to land in the staging area at National City Pier in San Diego, Feb. 24, 2023. The squadron staged the aircraft for sea transport to provide task organized aviation combat elements and support. Martinez Torres is a Denver native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Courtney A. Robertson)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Edgar Martinez Torres, a tiltrotor mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, watches as an MV-22B Osprey prepares to land in the staging area at National City Pier in San Diego, Feb. 24, 2023. The squadron staged the aircraft for sea transport to provide task organized aviation combat elements and support. Martinez Torres is a Denver native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Courtney A. Robertson)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Courtney Robertson

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Hart (left) a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist and Cpl. Dominik Cochrane, a motor vehicle operator, both with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, post security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. Cochrane is a Cleveland native and Hart is Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, posts security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point in preparation for a simulated chemical attack during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, posts security for a Forward Arming and Refueling Point in preparation for a simulated chemical attack during the Aviation Ground Support (AGS) Leadership Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 8, 2023. Marines in the course trained for and demonstrated capabilities across the six activities of AGS: forward arming and refueling, airbase ground defense, airfield damage repair, aircraft salvage and recovery, base recovery after attack, and airfield operations. This course is designed to equip noncommissioned officers in AGS units with the knowledge and experience to be technically proficient, and develop them as strong, effective leaders. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Sgt. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Louis Donatucci III, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area before landing at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery. Donatucci is a Feasterville, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Louis Donatucci III, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the area before landing at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. U.S. Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery. Donatucci is a Feasterville, Pennsylvania, native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl Daniel Childs

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Allen Lieber, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives U.S. Airmen with 308th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Group, 920th Rescue Wing, a safety brief on Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. The Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery. Lieber is a Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Allen Lieber, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, gives U.S. Airmen with 308th Rescue Squadron, 920th Rescue Group, 920th Rescue Wing, a safety brief on Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Feb. 2, 2023. The Marines and Airmen participated in an alternate insertion and extraction exercise to enhance joint interoperability and techniques for personnel recovery. Lieber is a Houston native. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs