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)

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., performs a vertical landing as part of required flying field carrier landing practices (FCLP) at the station’s auxiliary landing field, Monday, April 27, 2015. The landing field simulates the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to prepare pilots for landing and taking off at sea. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Gershaneck/Released) - An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., performs a vertical landing as part of required flying field carrier landing practices (FCLP) at the station’s auxiliary landing field, Monday, April 27, 2015. The landing field simulates the flight deck of an aircraft carrier to prepare pilots for landing and taking off at sea. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Travis Gershaneck/Released)

Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during an evening colors ceremony, June 23. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar recognized the spirit of the noncommissioned officer to pay tribute to the sacrifices of Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient. On June 19, 2014, Carpenter joined the ranks of Medal of Honor recipients for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while serving as a squad automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Nov. 21, 2010 in Marjah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As a lance corporal, Carpenter risked life and limb to shield his fellow Marine when a hand grenade detonated in their sandbagged position. - Marine Cpl. William “Kyle” Carpenter, recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses a crowd aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., during an evening colors ceremony, June 23. The Marines of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar recognized the spirit of the noncommissioned officer to pay tribute to the sacrifices of Carpenter, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient. On June 19, 2014, Carpenter joined the ranks of Medal of Honor recipients for conspicuous gallantry at the risk of his life while serving as a squad automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 1, I Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), Nov. 21, 2010 in Marjah District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. As a lance corporal, Carpenter risked life and limb to shield his fellow Marine when a hand grenade detonated in their sandbagged position.

Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie. - Linda Gonzalez, a Marine spouse with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 364 and an Austin, Texas native, pitches during a kickball tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 14. The tournament was part of the Committed and Engaged Spouses’ Sports League. The Committed and Engaged Spouse initiative, started by 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, highlights the service and sacrifice of military spouses, and works to develop opportunities to engage the community in camaraderie.

Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general. - Sgt. Lindsey Schindler, commander of troops and crew master with Marine Aerial Refueling and Transportation Squadron (VMGR) 352, stands at parade rest during an evening colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., June 10. The ceremony recognized the San Diego Chargers for their service to military members in surrounding communities. The event featured 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and MCAS Miramar noncommissioned officers as part of the Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative, originated by Maj. Gen. Steven Busby, 3rd MAW commanding general.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) collects water in a bambi bucket during aerial firefighting efforts, May 14, 2014. 3rd MAW aircraft partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Carl Atherton 3d MAW COMCAM/RELEASED) - A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 (HMH-462), Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) collects water in a bambi bucket during aerial firefighting efforts, May 14, 2014. 3rd MAW aircraft partnered with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to conduct aerial firefighting against several wildfires ablaze in San Diego County. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Carl Atherton 3d MAW COMCAM/RELEASED)

Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing tour the USS Missouri to gain a greater understanding of the nation's history, as well as leadership and esprit de Corps, during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 25. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative. - Marines and Sailors from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing tour the USS Missouri to gain a greater understanding of the nation's history, as well as leadership and esprit de Corps, during a Committed and Engaged Leadership seminar Jan. 25. This seminar was the third CEL seminar supporting the 3rd MAW commanding general’s Committed and Engaged Leadership initiative.

Bud Cauley, a member of the PGA Tour and guest of honor, is presented with a token of appreciation on behalf of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing by Cpl. Ciara Winton, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, during a morning colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21. The Daytona Beach, Fla., native established the Bud Cauley Foundation in 2012 to raise awareness and funds for military-related charities and is an active supporter of Birdies for the Brave, another military outreach program. Both Cauley’s grandfather and father served as divers in the Navy. - Bud Cauley, a member of the PGA Tour and guest of honor, is presented with a token of appreciation on behalf of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing by Cpl. Ciara Winton, a combat engineer with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 373, during a morning colors ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 21. The Daytona Beach, Fla., native established the Bud Cauley Foundation in 2012 to raise awareness and funds for military-related charities and is an active supporter of Birdies for the Brave, another military outreach program. Both Cauley’s grandfather and father served as divers in the Navy.

Two hundred seventy-one corporals from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., participating in the Corporals’ Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination course, pose for a photo by the newly constructed obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 9. The committed and engaged leadership of two noncommissioned officers with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38, Sgt. Mark Sanchez, a tactical data systems administrator and Sgt. Mark Willoughby, an air intercept controller, helped to influence the decision to build the obstacle course. (Photo courtesy: Lance Cpl Allison Herman, 3rd MAW Combat Camera) - Two hundred seventy-one corporals from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., participating in the Corporals’ Committed and Engaged Leadership Indoctrination course, pose for a photo by the newly constructed obstacle course aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 9. The committed and engaged leadership of two noncommissioned officers with Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38, Sgt. Mark Sanchez, a tactical data systems administrator and Sgt. Mark Willoughby, an air intercept controller, helped to influence the decision to build the obstacle course. (Photo courtesy: Lance Cpl Allison Herman, 3rd MAW Combat Camera)