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Col Marvel

Col Marvel

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Col Winters

Col Winters

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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E aircraft maintainers attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform routine maintenance at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2021. Maintainers are essential in 24/7 mission readiness because they preserve and improve the reliability, safety, and lethality of Marine Corps Aviation with their attention to detail and timely requests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E aircraft maintainers attached to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform routine maintenance at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, June 16, 2021. Maintainers are essential in 24/7 mission readiness because they preserve and improve the reliability, safety, and lethality of Marine Corps Aviation with their attention to detail and timely requests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, perform preflight checks on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. HMH-361 flew to Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to train new aerial gunners' capabilities and qualifications for the enhancement of forward operational readiness of the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Rachaelanne Woodward

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, commander of Unites States Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Command within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Executive Director Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. The exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures allows joint services to maintain rigorous standards to not only survive on the modern battlefield but to fly, fight and win.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach, commander of Unites States Pacific Air Forces and Air Component Command within the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and Executive Director Pacific Air Combat Operations Staff, Joint Base Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Col. Charles B. Dockery, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, pose for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, June 15, 2021. The exchange of tactics, techniques and procedures allows joint services to maintain rigorous standards to not only survive on the modern battlefield but to fly, fight and win.

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

Winters

Winters

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Commanding Officer

Commanding Officer

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A Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 21 "The Wake Island Avengers" conducts carrier qualifications in an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II aboard Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Queen Elizabeth at sea off the United Kingdom (UK) on 02 May, 2021. Alongside the UK's 617 Squadron, VMFA-211 will form part of the largest carrier air group in the world. This deployment highlights the global reach of the U.S. and UK armed forces and their interoperability, and enhances the deterrence and defense capabilities of the NATO Alliance.

A Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 21 "The Wake Island Avengers" conducts carrier qualifications in an F-35B Joint Strike Fighter Lightning II aboard Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Queen Elizabeth at sea off the United Kingdom (UK) on 02 May, 2021. Alongside the UK's 617 Squadron, VMFA-211 will form part of the largest carrier air group in the world. This deployment highlights the global reach of the U.S. and UK armed forces and their interoperability, and enhances the deterrence and defense capabilities of the NATO Alliance.

Photo by 1st Lt. Zachary Bodner

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth

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SgtMaj

SgtMaj

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Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, California, April 11, 2021. The disembarkation of utility and engineer assets marked the beginning of the road reconstruction project. (Courtesy photo by Jessica Boudevin/Catalina Island Conservancy)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, unload equipment from a barge at Catalina Island, California, April 11, 2021. The disembarkation of utility and engineer assets marked the beginning of the road reconstruction project. (Courtesy photo by Jessica Boudevin/Catalina Island Conservancy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) support and short take-off and vertical landings on simulated narrow roads at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 6, 2021. VMFA-122 continues to refine EABO tactics to increase 3rd MAWs operation reach and ability to deliver long range precision fires in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), conducts expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) support and short take-off and vertical landings on simulated narrow roads at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, April 6, 2021. VMFA-122 continues to refine EABO tactics to increase 3rd MAWs operation reach and ability to deliver long range precision fires in preparation for future conflicts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Anaya

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, greets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 6, 2021. Routine visits and inspections play a vital role in ensuring that all equipment and personnel meet standards as the Marine Corps makes strides toward implementing the Force Design 2030. After the tour and inspection of the hangar, Lt. Gen. Heckl piloted an MV-22B Osprey to Marine Corps Air Station Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, commanding general of I Marine Expeditionary Force, greets Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 6, 2021. Routine visits and inspections play a vital role in ensuring that all equipment and personnel meet standards as the Marine Corps makes strides toward implementing the Force Design 2030. After the tour and inspection of the hangar, Lt. Gen. Heckl piloted an MV-22B Osprey to Marine Corps Air Station Pendleton. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

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Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), transport aircraft and equipment in preparation for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, March 16 2021. The WTI course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS), providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructors qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39 (MAG), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), transport aircraft and equipment in preparation for Weapons and Tactics Instructor course over Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, March 16 2021. The WTI course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS), providing standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructors qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, United States Cyber Command, visits 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on Marine Corps Aircraft Station Miramar, April 1, 2021. Glavy visited to discuss F-35 related capabilities in order to maintain an all-domain dominance according to Force Design 2030 with Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Force Design 2030 is based on a threat-informed, ten-year time horizon that design a force for naval expeditionary warfare in actively contested spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, United States Cyber Command, visits 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on Marine Corps Aircraft Station Miramar, April 1, 2021. Glavy visited to discuss F-35 related capabilities in order to maintain an all-domain dominance according to Force Design 2030 with Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Force Design 2030 is based on a threat-informed, ten-year time horizon that design a force for naval expeditionary warfare in actively contested spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, United States Cyber Command, visits 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on Marine Corps Aircraft Station Miramar, April 1, 2021. Glavy visited to discuss F-35 related capabilities in order to maintain an all-domain dominance according to Force Design 2030 with Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing.

Force Design 2030 is based on a threat-informed, ten-year time horizon that design a force for naval expeditionary warfare in actively contested spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Matthew Glavy, commander of Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, United States Cyber Command, visits 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing on Marine Corps Aircraft Station Miramar, April 1, 2021. Glavy visited to discuss F-35 related capabilities in order to maintain an all-domain dominance according to Force Design 2030 with Maj. Gen. Christopher J. Mahoney, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. Force Design 2030 is based on a threat-informed, ten-year time horizon that design a force for naval expeditionary warfare in actively contested spaces. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes)

Photo by Cpl. Leilani Cervantes

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 greets his family upon his return to MCAS Miramar from a 10-month carrier deployment, Feb. 26, 2021. VMFA-323 completed their last deployment while flying the F/A-18 Hornet and will be transitioning to flying the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Voss)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323 greets his family upon his return to MCAS Miramar from a 10-month carrier deployment, Feb. 26, 2021. VMFA-323 completed their last deployment while flying the F/A-18 Hornet and will be transitioning to flying the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Voss)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Levi Voss

Arlette Mendoza, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society director, provides kickstarter training for Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 16, 2021. The purpose of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired military personnel and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Arlette Mendoza, Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society director, provides kickstarter training for Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, March 16, 2021. The purpose of the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society is to provide emergency financial assistance to active duty and retired military personnel and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin