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U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Adam Casas relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Willie Lucero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 775 stand at parade rest during a relief and appointment ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 6, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Adam Casas relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Willie Lucero. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark R. Mauberret relinquished command of HMLA-775 to Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara, the incoming commanding officer of Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, delivers remarks during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 13, 2025. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Mark R. Mauberret relinquished command of HMLA-775 to Lt. Col. Jack R. Guevara. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, pose for a photo after a meritorious promotion ceremony for Cpl. Celia G. Flomo, a supply clerk with MAG-39, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, March 25, 2024. Flomo was meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal for demonstrating exceptional leadership, knowledge, and physical fitness, and standing out amongst her peers while taking on the responsibilities and duties of a higher grade. (Courtesy photo)

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Fanelli, a helicopter crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the landing zone outlying a training area from a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2022. As a helicopter crew chief, Fanelli is responsible for maintaining the aircraft, preparing the helicopter for take-off and landing and manning weapon systems aboard the aircraft. Fanelli is a New Jersey native. (Photo courtesy of Cpl. Michael Fanelli)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael Fanelli, a helicopter crew chief with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, surveys the landing zone outlying a training area from a UH-1Y Venom at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 16, 2022. As a helicopter crew chief, Fanelli is responsible for maintaining the aircraft, preparing the helicopter for take-off and landing and manning weapon systems aboard the aircraft. Fanelli is a New Jersey native. (Photo courtesy of Cpl. Michael Fanelli)

Photo by Cpl. Mary Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marc Mihailovic, a radar technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands in front of a UC-12W aircraft at the MCAS Camp Pendleton flight line Aug. 21, 2023. Mihailovic a Sacramento, California native, was awarded the San Diego Military Advisory Council Achievement Award for his outstanding performance while serving as staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Transport Squadron detachment and as a UC-12W Transport Aircrewman Naval Air Training and Operations Procedures Standardization instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Jenni)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marc Mihailovic, a radar technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, stands in front of a UC-12W aircraft at the MCAS Camp Pendleton flight line Aug. 21, 2023. Mihailovic a Sacramento, California native, was awarded the San Diego Military Advisory Council Achievement Award for his outstanding performance while serving as staff non-commissioned officer in charge of Marine Transport Squadron detachment and as a UC-12W Transport Aircrewman Naval Air Training and Operations Procedures Standardization instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Jenni)

Photo by Cpl. Mary R. Jenni

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live-fire exercise in the Philipine Sea, June 16, 2023. The purpose of the training was to enhance crew chief and pilot profeciency during defensive air combat maneuvers. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)

U.S. Marines with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct a live-fire exercise in the Philipine Sea, June 16, 2023. The purpose of the training was to enhance crew chief and pilot profeciency during defensive air combat maneuvers. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Amphibious Ready Group in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado)

Photo by Sgt. Marcos A. Alvarado

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shelbie Allen, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2023. Allen was recognized as the 2024 Marine Corps Installations Command Enlisted Marine of the Year. This award highlights the outstanding achievements of the Corps' top performing Marines, and units in the Installations and Logistics community. Allen was recruited out of St. Louis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shelbie Allen, an air traffic controller with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2023. Allen was recognized as the 2024 Marine Corps Installations Command Enlisted Marine of the Year. This award highlights the outstanding achievements of the Corps' top performing Marines, and units in the Installations and Logistics community. Allen was recruited out of St. Louis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erin A. VandeHoef)

Photo by Sgt. Erin Vandehoef

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, celebrate Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, the commanding general of 3rd MAW, following his final flight in command, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 12, 2024. Marking the occasion as exceptionally meaningful, Borgschulte’s first flight assigned to an operational squadron in 1994 was also at HMLA-169. He now has more than 3,800 career flight hours, including 700 combat hours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his time in command of the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing, he flew every aircraft platform within the MAW. Borgschulte is slated to relinquish command to Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons on July 2, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, celebrate Maj. Gen. Michael J. Borgschulte, the commanding general of 3rd MAW, following his final flight in command, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, June 12, 2024. Marking the occasion as exceptionally meaningful, Borgschulte’s first flight assigned to an operational squadron in 1994 was also at HMLA-169. He now has more than 3,800 career flight hours, including 700 combat hours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and during his time in command of the Marine Corps’ largest aircraft wing, he flew every aircraft platform within the MAW. Borgschulte is slated to relinquish command to Maj. Gen. James B. Wellons on July 2, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett relinquished command of H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, to Lt. Col. Jason D. Graul. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick King)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, relinquishes command to Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 21, 2024. During the ceremony, Lt. Col. Stephen Borrett relinquished command of H&HS, MCAS Camp Pendleton, to Lt. Col. Jason D. Graul. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Patrick King)

Photo by Sgt. Patrick King

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pick up trash during a clean-up at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2024. Units with MCAS Camp Pendleton took part in an Earth Day 2024 competition, developing environmental compliance programs and conducted pollution preventative initiatives. MCAS Camp Pendleton is renowned for its preservation efforts and harmonizes environmental efficacy and military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, pick up trash during a clean-up at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 22, 2024. Units with MCAS Camp Pendleton took part in an Earth Day 2024 competition, developing environmental compliance programs and conducted pollution preventative initiatives. MCAS Camp Pendleton is renowned for its preservation efforts and harmonizes environmental efficacy and military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Tricia M. Smith-Leavey, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during a relief and appointment at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Curtis A. Rice relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Tricia M. Smith-Leavey. The historical post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Tricia M. Smith-Leavey, the incoming sergeant major of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, gives remarks during a relief and appointment at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., August 1, 2024. During the ceremony, Sgt. Maj. Curtis A. Rice relinquished his duties to Sgt. Maj. Tricia M. Smith-Leavey. The historical post and relief ceremony is a time-honored tradition within the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton after a five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165 (Reinforced), 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California Nov. 22, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU, embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton after a five-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific region in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle)

Photo by Cpl. Peyton Kahle

U.S. Airmen with 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 19th Airlift Wing, guide a U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto a C-130 Hercules during HIMARS rapid infiltration training at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2025. HIRAIN training tests 1st Bn., 11th Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy HIMARS to provide accurate, long-range fire in key terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Airmen with 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, 19th Airlift Wing, guide a U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System assigned to 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, onto a C-130 Hercules during HIMARS rapid infiltration training at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 17, 2025. HIRAIN training tests 1st Bn., 11th Marines’ ability to rapidly deploy HIMARS to provide accurate, long-range fire in key terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Royal Canadian Air Force with 429 Transport Squadron prepare to offload an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Marines worked alongside Canadian service members to rehearse HIMARS rapid infiltration procedures to deliver precision fires from forward locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, and members of the Royal Canadian Air Force with 429 Transport Squadron prepare to offload an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System from a Royal Canadian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2025. Marines worked alongside Canadian service members to rehearse HIMARS rapid infiltration procedures to deliver precision fires from forward locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Juan Torres)

Photo by Cpl. Juan Torres

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged on a landing zone during a familiarization flight at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 5, 2025. HMLAT-303 is the fleet replacement squadron for the H-1 series aircraft, responsible for training Marines to safely fly Marine Corps attack helicopters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron (HMLAT) 303, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged on a landing zone during a familiarization flight at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 5, 2025. HMLAT-303 is the fleet replacement squadron for the H-1 series aircraft, responsible for training Marines to safely fly Marine Corps attack helicopters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Luc Boatman

U.S. Marines with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 work alongside U.S. Airmen to load a Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom onto a C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2024. The Marines and Airmen tested out the effectiveness and quality of a new Helicopter Modular Approach Shoring system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres)

U.S. Marines with Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 work alongside U.S. Airmen to load a Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom onto a C-5M Super Galaxy at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 18, 2024. The Marines and Airmen tested out the effectiveness and quality of a new Helicopter Modular Approach Shoring system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jeslianne Torres

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies above Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2025. HMLA-367 flew from MCAS Pendleton over Miramar National Cemetery in honor of Maj. Billy C. Hall, a U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Family, friends, and Marines gathered at Miramar National Cemetery for an interment ceremony on what would have been Hall’s 99th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 367, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, flies above Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 11, 2025. HMLA-367 flew from MCAS Pendleton over Miramar National Cemetery in honor of Maj. Billy C. Hall, a U.S. Marine Corps and Army veteran of World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Family, friends, and Marines gathered at Miramar National Cemetery for an interment ceremony on what would have been Hall’s 99th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nan Yang

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF.- Early in the morning, a UC-12W aircraft, callsign Stampede 19, is parked at the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton flight line. U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marc Mihailovic, a radar technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, arrived to the flight line early, well before the pilot and passengers. He was there, safety and mission in mind, to perform a detailed preflight inspection to ensure the aircraft was in working order and would successfully and safely get where it needed to go. The UC-12W aircraft is typically used to carry VIPs from various places in a timely manner. It is also essential in mission accomplishment and able to go long distances without stopping to refuel.

Growing up in Sacramento, California, Mihailovic was recruited out of Recruiting Station Sacramento, Recruiting Sub-station Roseville, and was immediately drawn into the Marine Corps’ promise of excitement and adventure.

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, CALIF.- Early in the morning, a UC-12W aircraft, callsign Stampede 19, is parked at the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton flight line. U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marc Mihailovic, a radar technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, arrived to the flight line early, well before the pilot and passengers. He was there, safety and mission in mind, to perform a detailed preflight inspection to ensure the aircraft was in working order and would successfully and safely get where it needed to go. The UC-12W aircraft is typically used to carry VIPs from various places in a timely manner. It is also essential in mission accomplishment and able to go long distances without stopping to refuel. Growing up in Sacramento, California, Mihailovic was recruited out of Recruiting Station Sacramento, Recruiting Sub-station Roseville, and was immediately drawn into the Marine Corps’ promise of excitement and adventure.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mary Jenni

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Futch, left, the sergeant major, Lt. Col. John Miller, center, the commanding officer, Maj. Willis Woods, right, the executive officer, all of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton pose for a squadron photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher Futch, left, the sergeant major, Lt. Col. John Miller, center, the commanding officer, Maj. Willis Woods, right, the executive officer, all of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton pose for a squadron photo at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, April 8, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Watts)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela Watts

U.S. Navy forces participating in VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, Oct. 24 – Nov. 4, 2022. Exercise VFC serves as a train as you fight exercise by integrating the full spectrum of air, land, surface, space, and cyber warfighters in a virtual battlespace in joint and coalition environments; forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Deb Henley)

U.S. Navy forces participating in VIRTUAL FLAG: Coalition 23-1 at the 705th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Distributed Mission Operations Center, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed sites across four countries, Oct. 24 – Nov. 4, 2022. Exercise VFC serves as a train as you fight exercise by integrating the full spectrum of air, land, surface, space, and cyber warfighters in a virtual battlespace in joint and coalition environments; forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada participated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ms. Deb Henley)

Photo by Deb Henley

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