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Helicopter Support Team (HST) Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 5 prepare to attach a 20,000 pound training load to a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lifts training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 5. The HST Marines with CLB-5 supported Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 during the external lift exercise, securing the training load to the CH-53E ensuring the aircraft carried the load safely. - Helicopter Support Team (HST) Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 5 prepare to attach a 20,000 pound training load to a CH-53E Super Stallion during external lifts training at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, June 5. The HST Marines with CLB-5 supported Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 during the external lift exercise, securing the training load to the CH-53E ensuring the aircraft carried the load safely.

Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 participate in the MAG-39 “Victory Lap” around the flightline on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22. Marines from 11 squadrons in MAG-39 participated in the run to celebrate a year of aviation excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Smuin/Released) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 participate in the MAG-39 “Victory Lap” around the flightline on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 22. Marines from 11 squadrons in MAG-39 participated in the run to celebrate a year of aviation excellence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Smuin/Released)

Col. Michael Borgschulte, the outgoing Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 commanding officer addresses the audience during his change of command ceremony on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 25. During the ceremony, command of MAG-39 changed hands from Col. Michael Borgschulte to Col. Matthew Mowery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Smuin/Released) - Col. Michael Borgschulte, the outgoing Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 commanding officer addresses the audience during his change of command ceremony on the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 25. During the ceremony, command of MAG-39 changed hands from Col. Michael Borgschulte to Col. Matthew Mowery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Smuin/Released)

The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn Walters addresses the audience as the guest speaker of the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s 46th Annual Symposium and Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in La Jolla, Calif., May 19. The MCAA awards program was founded in 1962 and since then has recognized excellence in Marine aviation through education, activities, media, events and its awards program. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing received six individual awards and three squadron awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - The Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Glenn Walters addresses the audience as the guest speaker of the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s 46th Annual Symposium and Awards Banquet at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in La Jolla, Calif., May 19. The MCAA awards program was founded in 1962 and since then has recognized excellence in Marine aviation through education, activities, media, events and its awards program. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing received six individual awards and three squadron awards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 return from their guard post and prepare to conduct an area damage assessment as part of the base recovery after attack training (BRAAT) evolution during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 23. ITX is a combined-arms exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 return from their guard post and prepare to conduct an area damage assessment as part of the base recovery after attack training (BRAAT) evolution during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 23. ITX is a combined-arms exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

Sgt. Pedro Henriquez, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, communicates an enemy position via radio while defending a field aircraft refuel point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released) - Sgt. Pedro Henriquez, a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, communicates an enemy position via radio while defending a field aircraft refuel point (FARP) during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, provides cover fire for Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel) - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Gregory Ybarra, a UH-1Y crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 469, provides cover fire for Marines from 3rd Marine Regiment during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) training mission as part of Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 17, 2017. ITX is a combined-arms training exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. More than 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW are supporting ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. David Bickel)

A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler conducts air-to-air-refueling during exercise Northern Edge 17 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 12, 2017. Northern Edge 17 is Alaska’s premier joint-training exercise and is conducted to strengthen the interoperability between various aircraft from all services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo) - A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler conducts air-to-air-refueling during exercise Northern Edge 17 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 12, 2017. Northern Edge 17 is Alaska’s premier joint-training exercise and is conducted to strengthen the interoperability between various aircraft from all services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks about Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 and 1st MARDIV’s integration during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15. 1st MARDIV recognized MAG-39 as an honorary member for continuing to support the ground Marines and constantly working toward more advanced MAGTF integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released) - Maj. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, commanding general of 1st Marine Division, speaks about Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39 and 1st MARDIV’s integration during an award ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 15. 1st MARDIV recognized MAG-39 as an honorary member for continuing to support the ground Marines and constantly working toward more advanced MAGTF integration. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)

MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. Expeditionary fire and rescue (EFR) Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 extinguish a blaze during a simulated emergency exercise for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 10. ITX is a combined-arms exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. Approximately 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW supported ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Becky L. Calhoun/Released) - MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. Expeditionary fire and rescue (EFR) Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373 extinguish a blaze during a simulated emergency exercise for Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 3-17 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., May 10. ITX is a combined-arms exercise enabling Marines across 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing to operate as an aviation combat element integrated with ground and logistics combat elements as a Marine air-ground task force. Approximately 650 Marines and 27 aircraft with 3rd MAW supported ITX 3-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Becky L. Calhoun/Released)