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Master Sgt. Michael A. Moore, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing G-6, technical control engineer, explains future plans for the Hatch Mounted SATCOM (Satellite Communication) Antenna System (HMSAS) to the commanding general of 3rd MAW, Maj. Gen. Mark Wise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 9. The HMSAS was developed for pre-deployment training in order to enhance communications for raid force and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) missions, in preparation to support a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF). - Master Sgt. Michael A. Moore, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing G-6, technical control engineer, explains future plans for the Hatch Mounted SATCOM (Satellite Communication) Antenna System (HMSAS) to the commanding general of 3rd MAW, Maj. Gen. Mark Wise aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 9. The HMSAS was developed for pre-deployment training in order to enhance communications for raid force and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel (TRAP) missions, in preparation to support a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF).

From left to right: Cpl. Brittney Gibson, Lance Cpl. Marisol Vilchismuizar, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Robshaw and Sgt. Thamya Morales pose for a photo before going underway for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016. During RIMPAC, Morales was responsible for embarking gear and supplies for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161. (Courtesy photo/Released) - From left to right: Cpl. Brittney Gibson, Lance Cpl. Marisol Vilchismuizar, Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren Robshaw and Sgt. Thamya Morales pose for a photo before going underway for Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2016. During RIMPAC, Morales was responsible for embarking gear and supplies for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161. (Courtesy photo/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 completed a two-week deployment for training (DFT) exercise based out of Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 1 to 14. The “Greyhawks” conducted the DFT in preparation for their deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 completed a two-week deployment for training (DFT) exercise based out of Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 1 to 14. The “Greyhawks” conducted the DFT in preparation for their deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 flies to a landing zone during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6. The training was conducted as a part of the squadron’s deployment for training at Creech Air Force Base. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Engstrom/Released) - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 flies to a landing zone during tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6. The training was conducted as a part of the squadron’s deployment for training at Creech Air Force Base. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tristan Engstrom/Released)

Cpl. Christopher Delaney, an airframe mechanic and collateral duty inspector for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, is currently participating in a deployment for training exercise at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 5. The squadron is preparing to deploy with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Cpl. Christopher Delaney, an airframe mechanic and collateral duty inspector for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161, is currently participating in a deployment for training exercise at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 5. The squadron is preparing to deploy with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in 2017. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Two AH-1Z Viper pilots with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 participate in a simulation of exercise Sea Horse Wind aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. Exercise Sea Horse Wind was a long-range raid conducted by more than 600 Marines with 1st Marine Division and 29 aircraft with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released) - Two AH-1Z Viper pilots with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 participate in a simulation of exercise Sea Horse Wind aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 1. Exercise Sea Horse Wind was a long-range raid conducted by more than 600 Marines with 1st Marine Division and 29 aircraft with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jake M.T. McClung/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 head to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to conduct a deployment for training (DFT) exercise, Dec. 1. The squadron is scheduled to complete several missions during this exercise, which include long range raids, aerial refueling, and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel in preparation for their deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released) - Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 161 head to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to conduct a deployment for training (DFT) exercise, Dec. 1. The squadron is scheduled to complete several missions during this exercise, which include long range raids, aerial refueling, and tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel in preparation for their deployment with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit next year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kimberlyn Adams/Released)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 prepare to load AH-1Z Vipers onto a C-17 Globemaster III aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. HMLA-267 deployed to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, in November. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released) - Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 267 prepare to load AH-1Z Vipers onto a C-17 Globemaster III aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. HMLA-267 deployed to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, in November. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Honored guests and family of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38 take in the history of Marine Air Control Group-38’s new heritage room aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. The unit’s command built the heritage room so that future Marines may reflect and grow from the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released) - Honored guests and family of Marine Air Control Group (MACG) 38 take in the history of Marine Air Control Group-38’s new heritage room aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 10. The unit’s command built the heritage room so that future Marines may reflect and grow from the unit’s proud history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob Pruitt/Released)

The city of Coronado, Calif., honored 17 heroes during their 4th biannual Hometown Hero Banner event at the Coronado Clubroom, Nov. 5. The Hometown Hero Banner Program was started in order to honor service members who served gallantly in the past by displaying banners on the Avenue of Heroes. - The city of Coronado, Calif., honored 17 heroes during their 4th biannual Hometown Hero Banner event at the Coronado Clubroom, Nov. 5. The Hometown Hero Banner Program was started in order to honor service members who served gallantly in the past by displaying banners on the Avenue of Heroes.