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MASA 24: MWSS-371 and Philippine airfield operators conduct FARP operations at Laoag International Airport - U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Philippine Sailors refuel a KC-130J Super Hercules with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, during forward arming and refueling point operations at Laoag International Airport, Laoag, Philippines, June 15, 2024. The FARP supported aircraft with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport (VMGR) 352, Marine Aircraft Group 11, 3rd MAW, and 1st Special Operations Squadron during Marine Aviation Support Activity 24. MASA is an annual Philippine-U.S. military exercise focused on mutual defense, strengthening relationships, and rehearsing emerging aviation concepts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nikolas Mascroft)

Sgt. Jonathan Temple, right, and Sgt. Manuel Soto Jr., left, motor transport operators with Motor Transport Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, supervise a Marine firing an MK-19 grenade launcher at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., June 16. Marines with MWSS-371 conducted crew-served weapons training with MK-19 grenade launchers and M2 .50-caliber machine guns mounted onto 7-ton trucks and Humvees to hone their skills and increase their readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler/Released) - Sgt. Jonathan Temple, right, and Sgt. Manuel Soto Jr., left, motor transport operators with Motor Transport Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 371, supervise a Marine firing an MK-19 grenade launcher at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz., June 16. Marines with MWSS-371 conducted crew-served weapons training with MK-19 grenade launchers and M2 .50-caliber machine guns mounted onto 7-ton trucks and Humvees to hone their skills and increase their readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brytani Wheeler/Released)