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Navy Master Chief Donald Davis, command master chief of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), right, and Chief Petty Officer Danielle Duty, chief hospital corpsman of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd MAW, cut a cake in honor of the 226th birthday of chief petty officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 1, 2019. The rank and revered title of chief petty officer has been celebrated annually since its establishment in 1893 to recognize the service of chiefs. Those Sailors who have earned the rank of chief are charged with developing their junior Sailors and instilling them with the core values of the Navy. Chiefs play a critical role in the MAW by providing strong and effective leadership to promote resiliency in Marines and Sailors as part of the commitment to “Fix, Fly, Fight” in future defense of the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Navy Master Chief Donald Davis, command master chief of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), right, and Chief Petty Officer Danielle Duty, chief hospital corpsman of Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Wing Support Group 37, 3rd MAW, cut a cake in honor of the 226th birthday of chief petty officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 1, 2019. The rank and revered title of chief petty officer has been celebrated annually since its establishment in 1893 to recognize the service of chiefs. Those Sailors who have earned the rank of chief are charged with developing their junior Sailors and instilling them with the core values of the Navy. Chiefs play a critical role in the MAW by providing strong and effective leadership to promote resiliency in Marines and Sailors as part of the commitment to “Fix, Fly, Fight” in future defense of the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Chief Petty Officers with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a group photo following a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 226th birthday of chief petty officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 1, 2019. The rank and revered title of chief petty officer has been celebrated annually since its establishment in 1893 to recognize the service of chiefs. Those Sailors who have earned the rank of chief are charged with developing their junior Sailors and instilling them with the core values of the Navy. Chiefs play a critical role in the MAW by providing strong and effective leadership to promote resiliency in Marines and Sailors as part of the commitment to “Fix, Fly, Fight” in future defense of the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Chief Petty Officers with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing pose for a group photo following a cake cutting ceremony in honor of the 226th birthday of chief petty officers at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 1, 2019. The rank and revered title of chief petty officer has been celebrated annually since its establishment in 1893 to recognize the service of chiefs. Those Sailors who have earned the rank of chief are charged with developing their junior Sailors and instilling them with the core values of the Navy. Chiefs play a critical role in the MAW by providing strong and effective leadership to promote resiliency in Marines and Sailors as part of the commitment to “Fix, Fly, Fight” in future defense of the nation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Marines salute the passing of the colors during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Marines salute the passing of the colors during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

Marines salute the passing of the colors during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Marines salute the passing of the colors during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

Marines from across Southern California stand at parade rest during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Marines from across Southern California stand at parade rest during a military appreciation day ceremony, March 31, 2019, at Petco Park in San Diego. The San Diego Padres held the ceremony before playing the San Francisco Giants.

Photo by Sgt. Charles Plouffe

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, and other 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing key leaders observe the change of command ceremony of HMLA-469 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Cherry relinquished command to Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, and other 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing key leaders observe the change of command ceremony of HMLA-469 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Cherry relinquished command to Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, addresses the Marines, family and friends of HMLA-469 during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, addresses the Marines, family and friends of HMLA-469 during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Maj. Jonathan M. Geiser, executive officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Maj. Jonathan M. Geiser, executive officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, stands at attention during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry, commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, is awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry and Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, salute their Marines during the change of command ceremony of HMLA-469 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Cherry relinquished command to Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry and Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, salute their Marines during the change of command ceremony of HMLA-469 on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Cherry relinquished command to Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Sgt. Maj. Justin Gruber, sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, passes the unit colors to Col. Ryan Cherry during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Sgt. Maj. Justin Gruber, sergeant major of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, passes the unit colors to Col. Ryan Cherry during a change of command ceremony on Camp Pendleton, Calif., March. 29, 2019. Lt. Col. Ryan A. Cherry relinquished command to Lt. Col. Ryan P. Welborn, who committed to continue a legacy of operational and professional excellence into the future.. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt)

Photo by Cpl. Jacob Pruitt

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes the passing of the colors from Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes the passing of the colors from Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, left, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives possession of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, left, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receives possession of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Leaders with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute the American flag during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Leaders with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salute the American flag during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, center, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and guest bow during the invocation prior to the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, center, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and guest bow during the invocation prior to the change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing watches as Marines march in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing watches as Marines march in formation during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, right, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, stand at attention awaiting the passing of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, right, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, stand at attention awaiting the passing of the colors during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes the passing of the colors from Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 166, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), salutes the passing of the colors from Lt. Col Charles E. Bodwell, VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III, commanding officer of VMM-166, MAG-16, 3rd MAW, during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Ford signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell, outgoing commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Marine Sgt. Maj. Garett G. Kirkby, sergeant major of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, salutes during the playing of the national anthem during a change of command ceremony the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., March 28, 2019. The passing of the colors from Lt. Col. Charles E. Bodwell to Lt. Col. James C. Ford III signifies the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz)

Photo by Cpl. Samuel Ruiz