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A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to refuel an F/A-18 Hornet, over the W-291 training area in southern California, March 6. VMGR-352 enhances 3rd MAW’s ability generate lethality by increasing the range and flight time of the aircraft flying in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepares to refuel an F/A-18 Hornet, over the W-291 training area in southern California, March 6. VMGR-352 enhances 3rd MAW’s ability generate lethality by increasing the range and flight time of the aircraft flying in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

U.S. Marine corporals Reid Geyer and Michael Womack, crewmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to refuel an F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, MAG-11, over the W-291 training area in southern California, March 6. VMGR-352 enhances 3rd MAW’s ability generate lethality by increasing the range and flight time of the aircraft flying in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

U.S. Marine corporals Reid Geyer and Michael Womack, crewmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), prepare to refuel an F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 323, MAG-11, over the W-291 training area in southern California, March 6. VMGR-352 enhances 3rd MAW’s ability generate lethality by increasing the range and flight time of the aircraft flying in support of a Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF). (U.S Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

Three KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Three KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

Two KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Two KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, help support a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during exercise Summer Fury at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 31. Summer Fury is designed to increase the functionality and effectiveness of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing while also enhancing Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval integration with participating I Marine Expeditionary Force and naval units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, help support a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during exercise Summer Fury at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 31. Summer Fury is designed to increase the functionality and effectiveness of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing while also enhancing Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval integration with participating I Marine Expeditionary Force and naval units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

Photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, rests on the flight line prior flying in the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlights the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlois)

A KC-130J Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, rests on the flight line prior flying in the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlights the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlois)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare for take off during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlois)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352 (VMGR-352), Marine Aircraft Group 11 (MAG-11), 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepare for take off during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 28. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight the accomplishments and milestones women have made since the first female enlistee, Opha May Johnson, who joined the service in 1918. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlois)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jesula Jeanlouis

Crewmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 confirm a succesful heavy equipment drop over Yuma, Ariz., June 6. VMGR-352's training at Kirtland AFB gives Marines real time preperation for missions their squadron might perform in a forward deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Crewmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352 confirm a succesful heavy equipment drop over Yuma, Ariz., June 6. VMGR-352's training at Kirtland AFB gives Marines real time preperation for missions their squadron might perform in a forward deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, provide air-delivered ground refuel services for F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is currently conducting their deployment for training at various bases in Southern California and at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., to give Marines real-time preparation for potential missions their squadron might perform in a forward-deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, provide air-delivered ground refuel services for F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is currently conducting their deployment for training at various bases in Southern California and at Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque, N.M., to give Marines real-time preparation for potential missions their squadron might perform in a forward-deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

Cpl. Nathion Apodaca, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, secures a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System to a KC-130J Super Hercules at the Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, June 22. The mission demonstrates a proof of concept that HIMARS can be effectively and rapidly inserted anywhere across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Cpl. Nathion Apodaca, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, secures a High-Mobility Artillery Rocket System to a KC-130J Super Hercules at the Dugway Proving Ground, Utah, June 22. The mission demonstrates a proof of concept that HIMARS can be effectively and rapidly inserted anywhere across the globe. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, help support a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during exercise Summer Fury at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 31. Summer Fury is designed to increase the functionality and effectiveness of 3rd MAW while also enhancing Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval integration with participating I Marine Expeditionary Force and naval units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, help support a forward arming and refueling point (FARP) during exercise Summer Fury at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., July 31. Summer Fury is designed to increase the functionality and effectiveness of 3rd MAW while also enhancing Marine Air-Ground Task Force and naval integration with participating I Marine Expeditionary Force and naval units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Becky Cleveland)

Photo by Cpl. Becky Calhoun

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land a KC-130J aircraft on the runway during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, land a KC-130J aircraft on the runway during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Sgt. Jimmie Rawls III, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, conducts pre-flight checks in preperation for a heavy equipment drop at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 6. VMGR-352's training at Kirtland AFB gives Marines real time preperation for missions their squadron might perform in a forward deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Sgt. Jimmie Rawls III, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, conducts pre-flight checks in preperation for a heavy equipment drop at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 6. VMGR-352's training at Kirtland AFB gives Marines real time preperation for missions their squadron might perform in a forward deployed scenario. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Photo by Sgt. David Bickel

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operate a KC-130J aircraft during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operate a KC-130J aircraft during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Keil Silva, a KC-130J co-pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates a KC-130J aircraft during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Keil Silva, a KC-130J co-pilot with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, operates a KC-130J aircraft during a strategic lift drill at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Camp Pendleton, California, May 3, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton supports a variety of training and mission necessities for not only its tenant squadrons, but squadrons across the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon)

Photo by Cpl. Dylan Chagnon

Three KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Three KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct a ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

Cpl. John Elie and Cpl. James Eckardt, both crew masters for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe a KC-130J Super Hercules ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Cpl. John Elie and Cpl. James Eckardt, both crew masters for Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, observe a KC-130J Super Hercules ceremonial formation flight for the VMGR-352 75th anniversary at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 30. The squadron held a battle color ceremony, which consisted of a reading of the unit’s citations and awards, a color guard, a performance by the 3rd MAW band, and a ceremonial formation flight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Clare J. McIntire/released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clare McIntire

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and other civilian leaders of Catalina Island, pose for a photo at the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and other civilian leaders of Catalina Island, pose for a photo at the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd MAW's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

A Douglas DC-3 conducts a flyover during the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

A Douglas DC-3 conducts a flyover during the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

A Douglas DC-3 set on display during the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

A Douglas DC-3 set on display during the grand reopening of the Airport in the Sky on Catalina Island, Calif., May. 3. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wings's partnership with the Catalina Island Conservancy to build the runway provided a unique opportunity for Marines to conduct applicable training while also helping the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt