Lt. Gen. John M. Davis, right, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, joins senior leaders across the aviation community on stage during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released) - Lt. Gen. John M. Davis, right, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, joins senior leaders across the aviation community on stage during a winging ceremony at New Bern, N.C., May 19, 2016. Naval aviators received the prestigious honor of receiving an iconic emblem, depicting the culmination of years of training, perseverance and sacrifice. Pilots and crewmen receive wings once they complete their respective training requirements and are then designated to join the fleet as an operational Marine Corps asset. The winging ceremony took place during the 45th Annual Marine Corps Aviation Association Symposium and Marine Corps Aviation Summit. ( U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. N.W. Huertas/ Released)