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A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 prepares to land on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 prepares to land on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

Photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 lands on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 lands on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

Photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 is unloaded upon arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J aircraft assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 is unloaded upon arriving at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 6, 2023. VMGR-153 will formally activate as a KC-130 squadron of Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, on Jan. 13, 2023. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

Photo by Cpl. Chandler Stacy

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 participate in a change of command ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 17, 2022. Col. Brian Koch relinquished command to Col. Manlee Herrington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 participate in a change of command ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 17, 2022. Col. Brian Koch relinquished command to Col. Manlee Herrington. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, load an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as part of exercise Bougainville II at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2022. A company with 3d Littoral Combat team secured an expeditionary advanced base at Dillingham Airfield in order to enable early warning of air and missile threats. Bougainville II is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLR’s ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, load an MV-22B Osprey attached to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, as part of exercise Bougainville II at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 25, 2022. A company with 3d Littoral Combat team secured an expeditionary advanced base at Dillingham Airfield in order to enable early warning of air and missile threats. Bougainville II is a field exercise that allows the MLR and its subordinate units to conduct expeditionary advanced base operations across the island of Oahu. BVII displays the MLR’s ability to rapidly establish and displace EABs while executing command and control in a dispersed environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio)

Photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 load ordnance onto an F-35B Lightning II aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Feb. 2, 2022. Marines with VMFA-121 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 conducted annual unit level training and practiced loading ordnance onto F-35B Lightning II aircraft, increasing capability while reducing time on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker)

Photo by Cpl. Jackson Ricker

MISAWA, Japan (July 16, 2021) – An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, prepares to launch at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VMM-262 is at NAF Misawa to conduct Tilt Rotor/Rotary Wing (TR-RW) training exercises and reduce the training activity impact on Okinawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Ringers)

MISAWA, Japan (July 16, 2021) – An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Flying Tigers” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, prepares to launch at Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa. VMM-262 is at NAF Misawa to conduct Tilt Rotor/Rotary Wing (TR-RW) training exercises and reduce the training activity impact on Okinawa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Ringers)

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Ringers

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Philippines on Oct. 7, 2018.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Philippines on Oct. 7, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Christian Lopez

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Philippines on Oct. 7, 2018.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 attached to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force, takes off from Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim during exercise KAMANDAG 2 at Ternate, Philippines on Oct. 7, 2018.

Photo by Cpl. Christian Lopez

U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, left, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, outgoing commanding officer of 1st MAW, conduct the passing of the colors during 1st MAW’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019. 1st MAW operates throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, supporting numerous operations, exercises and humanitarian aid missions. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger)

U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, left, commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, and Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley, outgoing commanding officer of 1st MAW, conduct the passing of the colors during 1st MAW’s change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2019. 1st MAW operates throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility, supporting numerous operations, exercises and humanitarian aid missions. The change of command ceremony represents the transfer of responsibility, authority and accountability from the outgoing commanding general to the incoming commanding general. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Persinger

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, looks at a 3-D printer at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed a cover for the F-35B Lightning II infrared countermeasure bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, to prevent corrosion and increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, looks at a 3-D printer at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed a cover for the F-35B Lightning II infrared countermeasure bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, to prevent corrosion and increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, holds a 3-D printed infrared countermeasure (IRCM) bucket housing cover at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed the cover to prevent corrosion in the IRCM bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, in order to increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, holds a 3-D printed infrared countermeasure (IRCM) bucket housing cover at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed the cover to prevent corrosion in the IRCM bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, in order to increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, stands next to 3-D printers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed a cover for the F-35B Lightning II infrared countermeasure bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, to prevent corrosion and increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Jacobson, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, stands next to 3-D printers at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 13, 2018. Jacobson printed a cover for the F-35B Lightning II infrared countermeasure bucket housing, a device designed to protect aircraft from infrared heat seeking missiles, to prevent corrosion and increase efficiency in the deployment of flares. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, pick up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, pick up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist Seaman Apprentice Whitney Hooker with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, picks up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

U.S. Navy Religious Program Specialist Seaman Apprentice Whitney Hooker with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, picks up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, pick up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

U.S. Marines and sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12, pick up trash during Exercise Valiant Shield 18 at Agat beach, Guam, Sep. 17, 2018. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. only, field training exercise (FTX) with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans. This training enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces through detecting, locating, tracking and engaging units at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace in response to a range of mission areas.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Seth Rosenberg

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Jagodzinski, an ordnance technician with All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, transitions to a plank during a workout at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 7, 2018. Jagodzinski prioritizes physical fitness by going to the gym every day before work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Austin Jagodzinski, an ordnance technician with All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 533, transitions to a plank during a workout at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sep. 7, 2018. Jagodzinski prioritizes physical fitness by going to the gym every day before work. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Harmon

Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley throws the opening pitch of the 4th annual Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Suicide Prevention Awareness Softball Tournament, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2018. The Suicide Prevention Awareness Softball Tournament is intended to increase suicide prevention awareness and serve as an opportunity for the Marines and Sailors of Marine Aircraft Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, Marine wing Headquarters Squadron 1 and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to build camaraderie and to demonstrate the idea of “work hard, play hard.” Weidley is the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Weidley throws the opening pitch of the 4th annual Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Suicide Prevention Awareness Softball Tournament, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 7, 2018. The Suicide Prevention Awareness Softball Tournament is intended to increase suicide prevention awareness and serve as an opportunity for the Marines and Sailors of Marine Aircraft Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, Marine wing Headquarters Squadron 1 and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to build camaraderie and to demonstrate the idea of “work hard, play hard.” Weidley is the commanding general of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

Photo by Pfc. Ryan Persinger

World War II veteran Sam Folsom flew the Grumman F4F Wildcat during his time of service in Guadalcanal in late 1942. His squadron, Marine Fighter Squadron 121, was the highest scoring Marine fighter squadron of WWII and received the presidential unit citation. During Folsom’s time with VMF-121, he shot down three total enemy aircrafts and received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. (Courtesy Photo)

World War II veteran Sam Folsom flew the Grumman F4F Wildcat during his time of service in Guadalcanal in late 1942. His squadron, Marine Fighter Squadron 121, was the highest scoring Marine fighter squadron of WWII and received the presidential unit citation. During Folsom’s time with VMF-121, he shot down three total enemy aircrafts and received the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. (Courtesy Photo)

Photo by Courtsey Photo

Marines and Sailors volunteer at Ai-no-Mura Senior Citizen Home, Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2018. Marines and Sailors volunteer to upkeep the senior citizen home to improve the quality of life. Volunteering is a great method to interact and build lasting relationships within the local community.

Marines and Sailors volunteer at Ai-no-Mura Senior Citizen Home, Kitanakagusuku, Okinawa, Japan, June 9, 2018. Marines and Sailors volunteer to upkeep the senior citizen home to improve the quality of life. Volunteering is a great method to interact and build lasting relationships within the local community.

Photo by Pfc. Ryan Persinger

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