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A U. S. Navy EA-18G Growler prepares for flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Navy EA-18G Growler prepares for flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A)19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can and can locate targets in all weather conditions and its exterior paint scheme is designed to blend in with its surroundings in arctic locations. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, takes flight during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A)19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multi-role fighter aircraft that can and can locate targets in all weather conditions and its exterior paint scheme is designed to blend in with its surroundings in arctic locations. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft is in flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

A Republic of Korea Air Force F-15K Slam Eagle fighter aircraft is in flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo illustration by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)(This photo has been altered for security purposes by blurring the aircraft identification tags)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alask,a flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alask,a flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, proceeds down the Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, flight line before flight as a part of exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct a flight mission during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to conduct a flight mission during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launches forward for flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8,2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 232, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, launches forward for flight during exercise Red Flag-Alaska 19-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8,2018. Red Flag is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 walk in front of an F/A-18C Hornet after finishing routine maintenance checks during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 walk in front of an F/A-18C Hornet after finishing routine maintenance checks during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 communicate with hand and arm signals while performing maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 communicate with hand and arm signals while performing maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Rader Systems Technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 conducts maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marine Corps Pfc. Cathleen Telfer, an Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Rader Systems Technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 conducts maintenance checks on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Hanson and Cpl. Warinthorn Chattongkam, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 execute corrosion control maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tyler Hanson and Cpl. Warinthorn Chattongkam, Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanics with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 execute corrosion control maintenance on an F/A-18C Hornet during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, October 4, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet in flight during familiarization (FAM) day operations as a part of Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

A U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet in flight during familiarization (FAM) day operations as a part of Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 begin post flight maintenance checks on F/A-18C Hornets after Familiarization (FAM) flights during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base flight line in Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 begin post flight maintenance checks on F/A-18C Hornets after Familiarization (FAM) flights during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base flight line in Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 parked on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flight line after the familiarization (FAM) flights while participating in Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 parked on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska flight line after the familiarization (FAM) flights while participating in Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 observe their F/A-18C Hornet taxi before familiarization (FAM) flight operations during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

U. S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232 observe their F/A-18C Hornet taxi before familiarization (FAM) flight operations during Red Flag-Alaska (RF-A) 19-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska on October 5, 2018. RF-A 19-1 is a series of U.S. Pacific Air Force commander-directed field training exercise for U.S. and coalition forces to provide a realistic joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support and large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sergeant Maria A. Noyola)

Photo by Sgt. Maria Noyola

The Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Col. Charles B. Dockery, far left, California State Senate member, Joel Anderson, center, and the Commanding General of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. General Kevin M. Liams, center right, pose for a photo with a proclamation dedicated to commending the efforts of MCAS Miramar for honoring 100 years of women in the U.S. Marine Corps at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 30. 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 Cpl Nadia J. Stark)

The Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Col. Charles B. Dockery, far left, California State Senate member, Joel Anderson, center, and the Commanding General of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Maj. General Kevin M. Liams, center right, pose for a photo with a proclamation dedicated to commending the efforts of MCAS Miramar for honoring 100 years of women in the U.S. Marine Corps at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 30. 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 Cpl Nadia J. Stark)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia Stark

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over Southern California during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept 29. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight 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 Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

An MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies over Southern California during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept 29. This year's air show honors "100 years of women in the Marine Corps" by featuring several performances and displays that highlight 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 Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Cpl. Tyler Gartin, a crew master with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Air Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airshow on MCAS Miramar, Calf., Sept 29.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 Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Cpl. Tyler Gartin, a crew master with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, Marine Air Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, looks out the back of an MV-22B Osprey during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Airshow on MCAS Miramar, Calf., Sept 29.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 Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

An AV-8B Harrier II flies under a C-130 during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration at the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 30. 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. Maritza Vela)

An AV-8B Harrier II flies under a C-130 during the Marine Air-Ground Task Force demonstration at the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show on MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 30. 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. Maritza Vela)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Maritza Vela

Two F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Southern California during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. 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. Israel Chincio)

Two F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fly over Southern California during the 2018 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Sept. 29. 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. Israel Chincio)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Israel Chincio