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A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft wing gives a class about the capabilities of the CH-53E Super Stallion during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 366, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft wing gives a class about the capabilities of the CH-53E Super Stallion during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A group of Marines walk towards a CH-53E Super Stallion during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A group of Marines walk towards a CH-53E Super Stallion during a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Staff Sgt. Cody Ferrell gives a class about the M1A1 Abrams tank during a field trip at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. Ferrell is an M1A1 tank crewman assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Staff Sgt. Cody Ferrell gives a class about the M1A1 Abrams tank during a field trip at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. Ferrell is an M1A1 tank crewman assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A group of Marines ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion after a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A group of Marines ride in a CH-53E Super Stallion after a field trip at Marine Corps Air Station New River, N.C., May 16, 2017. Marines assigned to the Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point Squadron Intelligence Training Certification Course had the opportunity to visit various units stationed at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C. and MCAS New River, N.C., in order to provide them a better understanding about capabilities and limitations of aircraft, weapons systems and vehicles their units may utilize. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

An AV-8B Harrier flies over the recently built high power run up system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The project was conducted by 25 Marines overall and required a total of 2,000 work hours to complete. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

An AV-8B Harrier flies over the recently built high power run up system at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The project was conducted by 25 Marines overall and required a total of 2,000 work hours to complete. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Anchoring points, key pieces of the recently built high power run up system, sit attached to the HPRU system on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The HPRU system is used to test aircraft engines before flight by securing them to the ground on anchoring points and running the engine at full power to ensure they can operate at full capacity and complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Anchoring points, key pieces of the recently built high power run up system, sit attached to the HPRU system on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 2, 2017. Heavy equipment operators and expeditionary airfield Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 274, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing worked to construct the system together. The HPRU system is used to test aircraft engines before flight by securing them to the ground on anchoring points and running the engine at full power to ensure they can operate at full capacity and complete the mission safely. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Col. James Wellons gives the opening remarks during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that trains Marines and Sailors to become certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Wellons is the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Col. James Wellons gives the opening remarks during the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that trains Marines and Sailors to become certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Wellons is the commanding officer of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Brig. Gen. William Mullen III gives a graduation speech to the recent graduates of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Mullen is the commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Brig. Gen. William Mullen III gives a graduation speech to the recent graduates of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Mullen is the commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Brig. General William Mullen III speaks to the recent graduates of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that teaches advanced air and ground tactics in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Mullen is the commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Brig. General William Mullen III speaks to the recent graduates of the Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that teaches advanced air and ground tactics in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Mullen is the commanding general of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

2nd Lt. Stephen Abernathy receives his Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 certification during a ceremonial graduation at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Abernathy is a low altitude air defense officer assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

2nd Lt. Stephen Abernathy receives his Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course 2-17 certification during a ceremonial graduation at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., April 30, 2017. WTI is a seven week period of instruction that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Instructors. More than 200 Marines and Sailors graduated from this class of WTI. Abernathy is a low altitude air defense officer assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons

Cpl. Cade Mierstice stands among aircraft on a flight line during cold weather training aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Cade Mierstice stands among aircraft on a flight line during cold weather training aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A UH-1Y Venom prepares to takeoff before conducting night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A UH-1Y Venom prepares to takeoff before conducting night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Sgt. Ty Morgan (left) and Cpl. Landon Cheek (center) keep watch out the back of a UH-1Y Venom as it takes off to conduct night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Morgan and Cheek are crew chiefs with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Sgt. Ty Morgan (left) and Cpl. Landon Cheek (center) keep watch out the back of a UH-1Y Venom as it takes off to conduct night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Morgan and Cheek are crew chiefs with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A pair of aviation ordnance technicians salute after arming a UH-1Y Venom for night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A pair of aviation ordnance technicians salute after arming a UH-1Y Venom for night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Landon Cheek gazes out the back of a UH-1Y Venom during night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Cheek is a crew chief with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Landon Cheek gazes out the back of a UH-1Y Venom during night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Cheek is a crew chief with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Landon Cheek uses his night vision goggles to keep watch out the back of a UH-1Y Venom during night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Cheek is a crew chief with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Landon Cheek uses his night vision goggles to keep watch out the back of a UH-1Y Venom during night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. Cheek is a crew chief with HMLA-269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

A UH-1Y Venom prepares to taxi into position after conducting night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

A UH-1Y Venom prepares to taxi into position after conducting night-time cold weather operations aboard Fort Drum, N.Y., March 17, 2017. Marines assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269, Marine Aircraft Group 29, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted close air support at night with live ordnance to simulate real world operations in a forward position. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Cade Mierstice opens a box of ammunition to load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Cade Mierstice opens a box of ammunition to load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Cade Mierstice moves a box of ammunition to load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. Mierstice states that he tries to lead his Marines by example and never let them do anything that he would not do. “Murphey’s Law is kind of a big thing here,” said Mierstice. “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. We just have to overcome the obstacles, and we always manage as a team.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Cade Mierstice moves a box of ammunition to load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. Mierstice states that he tries to lead his Marines by example and never let them do anything that he would not do. “Murphey’s Law is kind of a big thing here,” said Mierstice. “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. We just have to overcome the obstacles, and we always manage as a team.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

Cpl. Cade Mierstice supervises his Marines as they load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Cpl. Cade Mierstice supervises his Marines as they load aircraft for cold weather flight operations aboard Ft. Drum, N.Y., Mar. 11, 2017. After being an avid competitor in wrestling, he chose to join the Marine Corps because he did not want to settle for anything short of the finest. “We’re the best,” said Mierstice. “It’s just how we are. I was a state championship wrestler before I got in, and I always wanted to be the best at everything I did.” Mierstice is an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson

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