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A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 2024. VMFA-542 is scheduled to deploy to Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares to taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Feb. 13, 2024. VMFA-542 is scheduled to deploy to Norway for Exercise Nordic Response 24. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, attach snow chains to the wheels of a medium tactical-vehicle replacement during a slippery-road training course in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 8, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, II Marine Expeditionary Force, attach snow chains to the wheels of a medium tactical-vehicle replacement during a slippery-road training course in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24 at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 8, 2024. Exercise Nordic Response, formerly known as Cold Response, is a NATO training event conducted every two years to promote military competency in arctic environments and to foster interoperability between the U.S. Marine Corps and allied nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Ronhovde, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in formation during his meritorious promotion ceremony at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 2, 2024. Ronhovde was selected for meritorious promotion from corporal to sergeant because his performance exceeded that of his peers, enabling his advancement. Ronhovde chose to have his chevrons placed by members of the Norwegian Army to honor his Norwegian descent and to recognize the cooperation between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Brandon Ronhovde, left, a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, stands in formation during his meritorious promotion ceremony at Setermoen, Norway, Feb. 2, 2024. Ronhovde was selected for meritorious promotion from corporal to sergeant because his performance exceeded that of his peers, enabling his advancement. Ronhovde chose to have his chevrons placed by members of the Norwegian Army to honor his Norwegian descent and to recognize the cooperation between the U.S. Marine Corps and NATO allies in preparation for Exercise Nordic Response 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 28, 2023. VMFA-542 pilots conducted routine flight operations to maintain proficiency and achieve training objectives in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing missions. The F-35B Lightning II is designed to meet an advanced threat while improving lethality, survivability, and supportability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)

Two U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542 taxi at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Dec. 28, 2023. VMFA-542 pilots conducted routine flight operations to maintain proficiency and achieve training objectives in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing missions. The F-35B Lightning II is designed to meet an advanced threat while improving lethality, survivability, and supportability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)

Photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, prepares to land during Operation Potomac Enforcer at Landing Zone Bluebird, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2023. Operation Potomac Enforcer allowed Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 to exercise various aviation ground-support capabilities, including forward-arming and refueling operations in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) aviation squadrons. HMLA-167 and MWSS-272 are subordinate units of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Ornelas-Baeza)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom, assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 167, prepares to land during Operation Potomac Enforcer at Landing Zone Bluebird, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 7, 2023. Operation Potomac Enforcer allowed Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272 to exercise various aviation ground-support capabilities, including forward-arming and refueling operations in support of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) aviation squadrons. HMLA-167 and MWSS-272 are subordinate units of 2nd MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Ornelas-Baeza)

Photo by Lance Cpl. David Ornelas-Baeza

A U.S. Marine F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224 takes off from Tampere-Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, as part of a training flight in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 23, Nov 21, 2023. FW23 is a Finnish-led maritime exercise in which United States Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force- Europe, and U.S. Navy Forces Europe takes part. The exercise serves as a venue to increase Finnish Navy readiness and increase U.S., Finland, and NATO partners and Allies interoperability in operational logistics, integrated fires, and amphibious operations in and around Baltic Sea littorals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

A U.S. Marine F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224 takes off from Tampere-Pirkkala Air Base, Finland, as part of a training flight in preparation for exercise Freezing Winds 23, Nov 21, 2023. FW23 is a Finnish-led maritime exercise in which United States Marines assigned to Marine Rotational Force- Europe, and U.S. Navy Forces Europe takes part. The exercise serves as a venue to increase Finnish Navy readiness and increase U.S., Finland, and NATO partners and Allies interoperability in operational logistics, integrated fires, and amphibious operations in and around Baltic Sea littorals. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paing Win, an engineer assistant with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, primes an explosive during Field Exercise (FEX) 1-24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2023. Combat engineers with MWSS-271 trained in clearing, breaching, and airfield-recovery operations using distributed aviation operations and distributed command-and-control tactics during FEX 1-24. MWSS-271 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paing Win, an engineer assistant with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 271, primes an explosive during Field Exercise (FEX) 1-24 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 24, 2023. Combat engineers with MWSS-271 trained in clearing, breaching, and airfield-recovery operations using distributed aviation operations and distributed command-and-control tactics during FEX 1-24. MWSS-271 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB) execute the lift of a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk at Inyo National Forest, California, Oct. 20, 2023. The combined efforts of U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel allowed HMH-461 to successfully recover an MH-60S Seahawk with a CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd DSB is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 and 2nd Distribution Support Battalion (DSB) execute the lift of a downed U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk at Inyo National Forest, California, Oct. 20, 2023. The combined efforts of U.S. Marines, Sailors, and Forest Service personnel allowed HMH-461 to successfully recover an MH-60S Seahawk with a CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, and 2nd DSB is a subordinate unit of the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, the aviation and logistics combat elements of the II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

Photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Antonio Trujillo, a CH-53K King Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, sits on the ramp of a CH-53K during a terrain-familiarization flight as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-24 near Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 10, 2023. The WTI course is an advanced, graduate-level, seven-week course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1, which provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications, to support Marine aviation training and readiness and to assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Antonio Trujillo, a CH-53K King Stallion crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, sits on the ramp of a CH-53K during a terrain-familiarization flight as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-24 near Yuma, Arizona, Oct. 10, 2023. The WTI course is an advanced, graduate-level, seven-week course hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS) 1, which provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications, to support Marine aviation training and readiness and to assist in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike)

Photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, land and take off from HMS Prince of Wales, a Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, near the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. VMM-365 conducted carrier qualifications aboard HMS Prince of Wales to maintain crew readiness and to showcase cooperation with allies and partners. VMM-365 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Two U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365, land and take off from HMS Prince of Wales, a Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carrier, near the coast of North Carolina, Sept. 28, 2023. VMM-365 conducted carrier qualifications aboard HMS Prince of Wales to maintain crew readiness and to showcase cooperation with allies and partners. VMM-365 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Anakin Smith

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathyn Edson-Schuerfeld, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, poses for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 2023. The Naval Weapon System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadrons' ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nathyn Edson-Schuerfeld, an F-35B Lightning II pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 542, poses for a photo at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 12, 2023. The Naval Weapon System Evaluation Program allowed VMFA-542 to safely conduct the loading and firing of live missiles at threat-realistic targets to test the squadrons' ability, flexibility, and procedures while repositioned in unfamiliar locations. VMFA-542 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element for II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2 set up an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system as part of a larger tactical air operations center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2023. MACS-2 took part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets in support of the joint force. The training was based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine modern warfare concepts. MACS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron (MACS) 2 set up an AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task Oriented Radar system as part of a larger tactical air operations center on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2023. MACS-2 took part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets in support of the joint force. The training was based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine modern warfare concepts. MACS-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adam Henke)

Photo by Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), looks on at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2023. Alrushdawi, an Orlando, Florida and Bagdad, Iraq native, joined the Marine Corps after being inspired by the work his father did as an interpreter alongside U.S. forces in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. MWSS 273 is a subordinate command of 2d MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hasanein Alrushdawi a motor transport operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 273, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), looks on at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, Aug. 17, 2023. Alrushdawi, an Orlando, Florida and Bagdad, Iraq native, joined the Marine Corps after being inspired by the work his father did as an interpreter alongside U.S. forces in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. MWSS 273 is a subordinate command of 2d MAW, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin)

Photo by Warrant Officer Akeel Austin

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cesar Durangordian, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, observes the back of a CH-53K King Stallion at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2023. HMH-461 takes part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets, in support of the joint force. The training is based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine how modern warfare concepts. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Cesar Durangordian, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, observes the back of a CH-53K King Stallion at Marine Corps Outlying Landing Field Oak Grove, North Carolina, Aug. 14, 2023. HMH-461 takes part in Large Scale Exercise 2023, a globally integrated exercise designed to refine how we synchronize maritime operations across multiple fleets, in support of the joint force. The training is based on a progression of scenarios that will assess and refine how modern warfare concepts. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarid Fowle, an aviation precision-measurement equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2023. Fowle was selected for the Commandant’s Retention Program and reenlisted in the Marine Corps to give back to his Marines. MALS-14 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jarid Fowle, an aviation precision-measurement equipment technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 14, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2023. Fowle was selected for the Commandant’s Retention Program and reenlisted in the Marine Corps to give back to his Marines. MALS-14 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez)

Photo by Cpl. Christian Cortez

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron, flies over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2023. Exercise Razor Talon was an opportunity for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and the U.S. Air Force to maintain readiness by training and improving proficiency in joint operations in eastern North Carolina. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle, assigned to the 335th Fighter Squadron, flies over Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, July 26, 2023. Exercise Razor Talon was an opportunity for 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) and the U.S. Air Force to maintain readiness by training and improving proficiency in joint operations in eastern North Carolina. 2nd MAW is the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock

Photo by Lance Cpl. Madison Blackstock

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 24, 2023. Smith visited HMH-461 in order to familiarize himself with the CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric M. Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, speaks with Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461 at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, July 24, 2023. Smith visited HMH-461 in order to familiarize himself with the CH-53K King Stallion. HMH-461 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Luke, a KC-130J Super Hercules loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, observes the right wing of the aircraft over eastern North Carolina, July 12, 2023. Pilots and aircrew trained in mission-oriented protective posture gear to maintain their readiness in preparation for an upcoming deployment. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. John Luke, a KC-130J Super Hercules loadmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, observes the right wing of the aircraft over eastern North Carolina, July 12, 2023. Pilots and aircrew trained in mission-oriented protective posture gear to maintain their readiness in preparation for an upcoming deployment. VMGR-252 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

Photo by Cpl. Rowdy Vanskike

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steve Willory, a radio operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Willory was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions in response to a kitchen fire while eating at a restaurant off duty. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steve Willory, a radio operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 2, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 16, 2023. Willory was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal for his actions in response to a kitchen fire while eating at a restaurant off duty. VMU-2 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley Bush, left, and Lance Cpl. Brian Hernandez, right, both bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, unhook refueling hoses at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 14, 2023. U.S. Marines with MWSS-272 trained with the Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) Kit, a refuel-equipment adapter that allows hot and cold refuel operations, and facilitates highly mobile fuel support with a limited footprint, and allows for rapid sortie generation. MWSS- 272 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Harley Bush, left, and Lance Cpl. Brian Hernandez, right, both bulk fuel specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 272, unhook refueling hoses at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, June 14, 2023. U.S. Marines with MWSS-272 trained with the Versatile Integrating Partner Equipment Refueling (VIPER) Kit, a refuel-equipment adapter that allows hot and cold refuel operations, and facilitates highly mobile fuel support with a limited footprint, and allows for rapid sortie generation. MWSS- 272 is a subordinate unit of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Orlanys Diaz Figueroa

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