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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon P. Evans, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Brandon P. Evans, an aerial observer with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Adam A. Horne, commanding officer of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 461, poses for a photo following a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

A CH-53K King Stallion (right) and a CH-53E Super Stallion are staged during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

A CH-53K King Stallion (right) and a CH-53E Super Stallion are staged during a redesignation ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina, Jan. 24, 2022. The squadron received its first CH-53K King Stallion, and the ceremony signified the beginning of the Marine Corps’ modernization from the CH-53E Super Stallion to the CH-53K King Stallion in support of the expeditionary warfare vision for future-force employment. The CH-53K is an optimized vertical, heavy-lift, sea-based, long-range solution for the Marine Corps and will provide three times the lift capability of its predecessor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Kelly (left), a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS)-1, and Sgt. Samuel Bonita, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, look at the skyline over Miami, Florida, Dec. 2, 2021. Marines with HMH-464 trained to increase proficiency in sustained littoral operations from expeditionary advanced bases. HMH-464 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. Christopher Hernandez)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Patrick Kelly (left), a CH-53E Super Stallion pilot with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron (MAWTS)-1, and Sgt. Samuel Bonita, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 464, look at the skyline over Miami, Florida, Dec. 2, 2021. Marines with HMH-464 trained to increase proficiency in sustained littoral operations from expeditionary advanced bases. HMH-464 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. Christopher Hernandez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Hernandez

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 31 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 refuel and arm two F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field (MCALF) Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2021. The event was a demonstration of expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) concepts to illustrate the capabilities of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a result of the Commandant of the Marine Corps' force design. The demonstration marks the first time East Coast F-35 air delivery ground refueling and other F-35 operations have been conducted at MCALF Bogue. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nygaard)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 31 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252 refuel and arm two F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 501 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field (MCALF) Bogue, North Carolina, Nov. 18, 2021. The event was a demonstration of expeditionary advanced base operations (EABO) concepts to illustrate the capabilities of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing as a result of the Commandant of the Marine Corps' force design. The demonstration marks the first time East Coast F-35 air delivery ground refueling and other F-35 operations have been conducted at MCALF Bogue. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nygaard)

Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Bryan Nygaard

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter and two UH-1Y Venom helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 fly over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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)

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter and two UH-1Y Venom helicopters assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269 fly over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 flies over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with VMM-266 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). VMM-266 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)

An MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 flies over Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with VMM-266 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). VMM-266 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 Lance Cpl. Cody O’Neill, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, surveys a landing zone in an MV-22B Osprey near Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with VMM-266 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). VMM-266 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. Adam C. Henke)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cody O’Neill, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266, surveys a landing zone in an MV-22B Osprey near Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 12, 2021. Marines with VMM-266 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). VMM-266 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. Adam C. Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Carl A. Newman III (left) and Cpl. Colton A. Rosseland, airframe mechanics with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, replace the components of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter’s tail rotor at Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 4, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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 Lance Cpl. Carl A. Newman III (left) and Cpl. Colton A. Rosseland, airframe mechanics with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, replace the components of an AH-1Z Viper helicopter’s tail rotor at Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 4, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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. Colton A. Rosseland, an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, delivers hand and arm signals to AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilots at Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 4, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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 Cpl. Colton A. Rosseland, an airframe mechanic with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 269, delivers hand and arm signals to AH-1Z Viper helicopter pilots at Lamar, Colorado, Nov. 4, 2021. Marines with HMLA-269 trained in a cold-weather, high-altitude environment to increase proficiency in expeditionary advanced basing operations (EABO). HMLA-269 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 Lt. Col. Daniel S. Fiust (center), commanding officer of Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, and Master Sgt. Jesse W. Wagner (right), senior enlisted advisor of VMAT-203, case their squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Daniel S. Fiust (center), commanding officer of Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203, and Master Sgt. Jesse W. Wagner (right), senior enlisted advisor of VMAT-203, case their squadron’s colors during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Retired Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, Retired Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm pose for a photograph after Hedelund’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. Hedelund retired after 38 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert F. Hedelund, Retired Lt. Gen. John G. Castellaw, Retired Gen. Gary L. Thomas, Lt. Gen. Karsten S. Heckl, and Maj. Gen. Michael S. Cederholm pose for a photograph after Hedelund’s retirement ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. Hedelund retired after 38 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

U.S. Marines with Marine Attack Training Squadron (VMAT) 203 stand in formation during a deactivation ceremony for the squadron at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 29, 2021. VMAT-203 was established in 1983 and was tasked with the mission of training Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier pilots. In accordance with the Commandant’s Force Design 2030, VMAT-203 will transition to a Fleet Replacement Detachment assigned to Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 223 and will continue training Marines until the Harrier is fully decommissioned. VMAT-203 was 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. Adam Henke)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Adam Henke

A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 shoots a .50-cal machine gun during exercise Carolina Thunder over Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, Oct. 27, 2021. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31 trained with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Reserve squadrons to improve proficiency in close-air support and forward air control. VMFAT-502 and MAG-31 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

A U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 shoots a .50-cal machine gun during exercise Carolina Thunder over Townsend Bombing Range, Georgia, Oct. 27, 2021. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31 trained with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Reserve squadrons to improve proficiency in close-air support and forward air control. VMFAT-502 and MAG-31 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, conducts aerial refueling during exercise Carolina Thunder over Avon Park, Florida, Oct. 26, 2021. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31 trained with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Reserve squadrons to improve proficiency in close-air support and forward air control. VMFAT-502 and MAG-31 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

An F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter with Marine Fighter Attack Training Squadron (VMFAT) 502, conducts aerial refueling during exercise Carolina Thunder over Avon Park, Florida, Oct. 26, 2021. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 31 trained with Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Reserve squadrons to improve proficiency in close-air support and forward air control. VMFAT-502 and MAG-31 are subordinate units of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, the aviation combat element of II Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2021. The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E, which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1, at Marine Corps Outlying Field Atlantic, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2021. The CH-53K will replace the CH-53E, which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias)

Photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2021. The CH-53K King Stallion will replace the CH-53E Super Stallion, which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment, and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53K King Stallion assigned to Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron (VMX) 1 at Marine Corps Auxiliary Landing Field Bogue, North Carolina, Oct. 20, 2021. The CH-53K King Stallion will replace the CH-53E Super Stallion, which has served the Marine Corps for 40 years, and will transport Marines, heavy equipment, and supplies during ship-to-shore movement in support of amphibious assault and subsequent operations ashore. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elias E. Pimentel III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Elias Pimentel

An SU-31 taxis down the flight line during the air show at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Damaris Arias)

An SU-31 taxis down the flight line during the air show at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021. The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing's immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Damaris Arias)

Photo by Sgt. Damaris Arias

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion greet community members at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion greet community members at the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels preform for the community during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels preform for the community during the 2021 Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Sept. 25, 2021.The air show is MCAS Cherry Point and the 2D Marine Aircraft Wing’s immense, community outreach event that is a show of appreciation to its regional neighbors and community partners for their enduring support in mission success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez)

Photo by Cpl. Yuritzy Gomez

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