A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off after inserting a ground control team at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023 - A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, takes off after inserting a ground control team at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California, Nov. 5, 2023. HMLAT-303 supported state, federal, and private agencies utilizing long-line external lift capabilities of the UH-1Y to replace water guzzlers throughout the park. Guzzlers are self-filling, constructed watering facilities that collect, store, and make water available for wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer 2 Trent Randolph)

Family of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receive the opportunity to see the cockpit of an AH-1Y Super Cobra during the family day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16. The squadron held the event to show the service members’ family and friends what they do every day to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released) - Family of service members with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, receive the opportunity to see the cockpit of an AH-1Y Super Cobra during the family day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 16. The squadron held the event to show the service members’ family and friends what they do every day to maintain mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens/Released)

Corporals with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17. Marines are not entitled to wear the traditional blood stripe until they reach the rank of corporal, signifying their status as a noncommissioned officer. - Corporals with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 receive their blood stripes during a Blood Stripe Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 17. Marines are not entitled to wear the traditional blood stripe until they reach the rank of corporal, signifying their status as a noncommissioned officer.

Sergeant Michael Burgess receives the Cpl. Mario Arias Award naming him the first Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Morgan, center left, former commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, and Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, left, sergeant major of HMLAT-303, attended to commend their successful Marine. - Sergeant Michael Burgess receives the Cpl. Mario Arias Award naming him the first Committed and Engaged Leader of the Year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Dec. 6. Lieutenant Colonel Robert Morgan, center left, former commanding officer of Marine Light Attack Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, and Sgt. Maj. Donna Dunbar, left, sergeant major of HMLAT-303, attended to commend their successful Marine.

Sgt. Michael Burgess, left, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of fire control at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 and a Ramona, Calif. native, poses with his Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15. Burgess is highlighted as part of the committed and engaged leadership campaign acknowledging his leadership of these seven award-winning Marines. - Sgt. Michael Burgess, left, noncommissioned officer-in-charge of fire control at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303 and a Ramona, Calif. native, poses with his Marines aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 15. Burgess is highlighted as part of the committed and engaged leadership campaign acknowledging his leadership of these seven award-winning Marines.

A three barreled M197 20- mm Gatling gun rests in front of a AH-1Z "Viper", the latest gunship to join the Marine Corps. The new Cobra can hold more than 700 rounds and fire them at a rate of approximately 730 per minute. The new Cobra can also carry twice the number of Hellfire missiles compared to the AH-1W ?Super Cobra.? (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released) - A three barreled M197 20- mm Gatling gun rests in front of a AH-1Z "Viper", the latest gunship to join the Marine Corps. The new Cobra can hold more than 700 rounds and fire them at a rate of approximately 730 per minute. The new Cobra can also carry twice the number of Hellfire missiles compared to the AH-1W ?Super Cobra.? (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher O'Quin) (Released)