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Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel McAllister

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Marines with Marine Wing Communication Squadron 48, 4th Marin Aircraft Wing, build an OE-254 very high frequency voice communication antenna during Communication Exercise (COMMEX) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. COMMEX is an annual training drill period for reserve Marines to practice and hone their skills in their military occupational specialties, and to establish and maintain long-range communications.

Photo by Cpl. Nathaniel McAllister

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks during the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks during the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

Photo by Cpl. Hailey Clay

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks during the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters speaks during the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

Photo by Cpl. Hailey Clay

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters and his staff present a painting created by Staff Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles, combat artist, of a Lioness Marine reading in Al Asad, Iraq, during the Women of America's "Salute to the Marines" reception, San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters and his staff present a painting created by Staff Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles, combat artist, of a Lioness Marine reading in Al Asad, Iraq, during the Women of America's "Salute to the Marines" reception, San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

Photo by Cpl. Hailey Clay

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters presents a painting created by Staff Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles, combat artist, of a Lioness Marine reading in Al Asad, Iraq, during the Women of America's "Salute to the Marines" reception, San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters presents a painting created by Staff Sgt. Kristopher J. Battles, combat artist, of a Lioness Marine reading in Al Asad, Iraq, during the Women of America's "Salute to the Marines" reception, San Diego, Calif., June 21, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

Photo by Cpl. Hailey Clay

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters poses for a photo with women attending the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn M. Walters poses for a photo with women attending the 2018 Joint Women's Leadership Symposium (JWLS), San Diego, Calif., June 22, 2018. JWLS is the largest annual gathering of women in uniform in the nation hosted by the Sea Service Leadership Association, and is dedicated to providing preemient professional development events to women serving in the Department of Defense and Coast Guard. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hailey D. Clay)

Photo by Cpl. Hailey Clay

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Staff Sgt. Lawrence D. Wilson, a career planner for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Air Group (MAG) 11, for his efforts as the fiscal year 2017 3rd MAW career planner of the year, during the 3rd MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal to Staff Sgt. Lawrence D. Wilson, a career planner for Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, Marine Air Group (MAG) 11, for his efforts as the fiscal year 2017 3rd MAW career planner of the year, during the 3rd MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a certificate of commendation to Sgt. Teena M. Sifuentez, a career planner for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Air Group (MAG) 39, during the 3rd MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a certificate of commendation to Sgt. Teena M. Sifuentez, a career planner for Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Air Group (MAG) 39, during the 3rd MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a certificate of commendation Sgt. Madison J. Benjamin, a career planner for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd MAW, during the 3d MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, presents a certificate of commendation Sgt. Madison J. Benjamin, a career planner for Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron (MWHS) 3, 3rd MAW, during the 3d MAW Annual Retention Awards Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 15. The award ceremony was held to reinforce the importance of enlisted retention throughout 3rd MAW and to recognize superior performance of career planners and the units during the 2017 retention campaign. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joshua S. McAlpine/ Released)

Photo by Cpl. Joshua McAlpine

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

Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, left, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, greets Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prior to the squadron providing air-delivered ground refuel services to fixed wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is conducting their deployment 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)

Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green, left, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, greets Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prior to the squadron providing air-delivered ground refuel services to fixed wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is conducting their deployment 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

A crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares an F-35B Lightning II for air-delivered ground refuel services at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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)

A crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares an F-35B Lightning II for air-delivered ground refuel services at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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

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 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 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

A Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, ensures the fuel hose is connected prior to providing air-delivered ground refuel services to fixed wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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)

A Marine with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, ensures the fuel hose is connected prior to providing air-delivered ground refuel services to fixed wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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

Marines with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 352, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, provide air-delivered ground refuel services to fixed-wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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 to fixed-wing aircraft at Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., June 9. VMGR-352 is 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

Capt. Raymond Takor, the Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 assistant operations officer, receives the Gen. Alfred M. Gray award April 19, 2018. Takor received the award based on his exceptional occupational field knowledge, dynamic leadership and contributions to the communications and aviation's command and control systems communities. (Photo by Andrew Noh)

Capt. Raymond Takor, the Marine Wing Communications Squadron (MWCS) 38 assistant operations officer, receives the Gen. Alfred M. Gray award April 19, 2018. Takor received the award based on his exceptional occupational field knowledge, dynamic leadership and contributions to the communications and aviation's command and control systems communities. (Photo by Andrew Noh)

Photo by Andrew Noh

Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Hicks, left, a data systems administrator with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Communications, is a First-Term Alignment Plan Marine with two years left on contract, visits the wing career planner’s office to learn more information about the Security+ Certificate, reenlistment requirements for his primary military occupational specialty and potential incentives associated with reenlistment during his initial interview, June 8. Currently within 3rd MAW, approximately 505 FTAP Marines have approved and/or executed reenlistments.

Lance Cpl. Jeremiah Hicks, left, a data systems administrator with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Communications, is a First-Term Alignment Plan Marine with two years left on contract, visits the wing career planner’s office to learn more information about the Security+ Certificate, reenlistment requirements for his primary military occupational specialty and potential incentives associated with reenlistment during his initial interview, June 8. Currently within 3rd MAW, approximately 505 FTAP Marines have approved and/or executed reenlistments.

Photo by Master Sgt. Christine Polvorosa

Fiscal Year 2019 First-Term Alignment Plan timeline.

Fiscal Year 2019 First-Term Alignment Plan timeline.

Photo by Master Sgt. Christine Polvorosa

Sgt. Darius T. Stanley-Nembhard, right, a career retention specialist student training with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, conducts an initial interview with a First-Term Alignment Plan Marine who is interested in reenlisting. Currently within 3rd MAW, approximately 505 FTAP Marines have approved and/or executed reenlistments.

Sgt. Darius T. Stanley-Nembhard, right, a career retention specialist student training with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing career planner, conducts an initial interview with a First-Term Alignment Plan Marine who is interested in reenlisting. Currently within 3rd MAW, approximately 505 FTAP Marines have approved and/or executed reenlistments.

Photo by Master Sgt. Christine Polvorosa