Top 3rd MAW leaders pledge ‘protecting our people protects our mission’ - Maj. Gen. Mark R. Wise, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, signs a proclamation in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar support efforts to create military communities free from sexual violence and assault. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nadia J. Stark/ Released)

152nd Scottish Highland Gathering and Games - Sgt. Kevin Ashley, a 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) band drum major, stands beside two members of the L.A. Scotts, a pipe band from Los Angeles, prior to the 152nd Scottish Highland Gathering and Games in San Ramon, Calif., Sept. 1. In addition to performing concerts, 3rd MAW band members built relationships with pipe bands from around the world including Scotland, Canada and the United States.

“Fighter Attack Starts Here” hangs on the side of Hanger 3, home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 “, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Kitchen/Released) - “Fighter Attack Starts Here” hangs on the side of Hanger 3, home of Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 101 “, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. VMFAT-101 is the largest F/A-18 squadron in the Marine Corps and has over 60 fighter jets attached to the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Liah Kitchen/Released)

Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11 during a one-day “reset” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 9. During the reset, units across 3rd MAW suspended nearly all air field and shop operations to develop plans and improve their section’s operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) - Maj. Gen. Mark Wise, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general, speaks to Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 11 during a one-day “reset” aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 9. During the reset, units across 3rd MAW suspended nearly all air field and shop operations to develop plans and improve their section’s operational readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Thorn/Released) - A crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 looks outside an MV-22B Osprey during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 8. Crew chiefs aboard the Osprey assisted with maintaining visuals during the flight for the pilots. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Michael Thorn/Released)

A service member with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing rides on the helicopter landing field turned motorcycle track during Motorcycle Rider Preservation Day 2016 in San Mateo Canyon on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 20. Marine Aircraft Group 39 partnered with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Motorcycle Safety Division to host Motorcycle Rider Preservation Day 2016 for 3rd MAW service members who own bikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - A service member with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing rides on the helicopter landing field turned motorcycle track during Motorcycle Rider Preservation Day 2016 in San Mateo Canyon on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 20. Marine Aircraft Group 39 partnered with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Motorcycle Safety Division to host Motorcycle Rider Preservation Day 2016 for 3rd MAW service members who own bikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to their objective point during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit exit an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced) to their objective point during a simulated raid on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 17. Marines with VMM-163 (Rein.) supplied four MV-22B Ospreys, two AH-1W Cobras, two UH-1Y Hueys and one CH-53E Super Stallion to support a simulated raid. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

A Marine with the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) unit adjusts another Marine’s hazardous material suit during Assessment Consequence Management training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 6. The ACM training is conducted by CBRN once a month to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released) - A Marine with the Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) unit adjusts another Marine’s hazardous material suit during Assessment Consequence Management training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 6. The ACM training is conducted by CBRN once a month to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Liah Kitchen/Released)

A Marine returning from deployment reunites with his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. Service members from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 returned from a six and a half month deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released) - A Marine returning from deployment reunites with his family aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 4. Service members from Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 372, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 returned from a six and a half month deployment with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson/Released)

Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and senior leaders from the Naval Aviation Enterprise and 3rd MAW listen to a brief about Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 during the “Boots on the Ground” event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 5. “Boots on the Ground” allows senior leaders the opportunity to tour squadrons, meet with maintenance personnel and discuss how to better support aviation readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released) - Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco, left, commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and senior leaders from the Naval Aviation Enterprise and 3rd MAW listen to a brief about Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 during the “Boots on the Ground” event aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., April 5. “Boots on the Ground” allows senior leaders the opportunity to tour squadrons, meet with maintenance personnel and discuss how to better support aviation readiness requirements. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alissa P. Schuning/Released)