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Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton

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U.S. Marine Col. Richard Anderson, left, the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, answers questions during an interview with Joe Little, an NBC-7 San Diego reporter, on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2019. Air station leadership invited media aboard to show how Marine Aircraft Group 39 and MCAS Camp Pendleton continuously assist each other's specific mission requirements. Together, MCAS Camp Pendleton and MAG-39 are capable of supporting expeditionary military operations worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine Col. Richard Anderson, left, the commanding officer for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, answers questions during an interview with Joe Little, an NBC-7 San Diego reporter, on MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2019. Air station leadership invited media aboard to show how Marine Aircraft Group 39 and MCAS Camp Pendleton continuously assist each other's specific mission requirements. Together, MCAS Camp Pendleton and MAG-39 are capable of supporting expeditionary military operations worldwide. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Corporal Alison Dostie

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard T. Anderson, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey C. Holt, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speak with Clint Eastwood, actor and director, following an advanced showing of his new movie at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2019. Eastwood visited MCB Camp Pendleton to speak to U.S. Marines, sailors and base residents at the base theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard T. Anderson, commanding officer, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeffrey C. Holt, deputy commander, Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, speak with Clint Eastwood, actor and director, following an advanced showing of his new movie at MCAS Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 7, 2019. Eastwood visited MCB Camp Pendleton to speak to U.S. Marines, sailors and base residents at the base theater. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Melissa I. Ugalde)

Photo by Lance Corporal Melissa Ugalde

U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom helicopters sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

U.S. Marine UH-1Y Venom helicopters sit in the rain on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 23, 2019. MCAS Camp Pendleton operates and maintains a secure airfield in order to support I Marine Expeditionary Force, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton tenant commands and visiting units to maintain and enhance their mission capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie)

Photo by Lance Corporal Alison Dostie

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III waits on the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2019. The air station provides the Marines and sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. While the air station primarily supports rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft, it is also capable of landing large aircraft like the C-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III waits on the flight line on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2019. The air station provides the Marines and sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. While the air station primarily supports rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft, it is also capable of landing large aircraft like the C-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Cortez

The crew of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III unloads in the dark of night on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2019. The air station provides the Marines and sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. While the air station primarily supports rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft, it is also capable of landing large aircraft like the C-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

The crew of a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III unloads in the dark of night on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 7, 2019. The air station provides the Marines and sailors of I Marine Expeditionary Force and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing with flexible deployment options. While the air station primarily supports rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft, it is also capable of landing large aircraft like the C-17. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Cortez)

Photo by Lance Corporal Andrew Cortez

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Photo by Lance Cpl. Drake Nickels

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Venom UH-1Y being loaded into the C-5M Super Galaxy through sheer teamwork

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

C-5M Super Galaxy being prepared to load a Venom UH-1for transport

C-5M Super Galaxy being prepared to load a Venom UH-1for transport

Photo by Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

Lance Cpl. Rodrigo Rodriguezceron updates flight strips, helping further the mission of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and provide safe mission environments for pilots and their aircrew.

Lance Cpl. Rodrigo Rodriguezceron updates flight strips, helping further the mission of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and provide safe mission environments for pilots and their aircrew.

Photo by PFC Melissa Ugalde

Cpl. Hamilton Hull inputs flight plan data in order for flight strips to be printed. This job is critical in order for critical information to be relayed to pilots in order for them to fly safely in inclement weather.

Cpl. Hamilton Hull inputs flight plan data in order for flight strips to be printed. This job is critical in order for critical information to be relayed to pilots in order for them to fly safely in inclement weather.

Photo by PFC Melissa Ulgade

Johnathan Brewer, Lance Cpl. Alex Lopez, and Lance Cpl. Chance Rogers show their aircraft refueling skills aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. The Marines in the fuels Department dedicate endless hours to keep the mission of the Air Station in full force and aircraft flying safely filled tanks.

Johnathan Brewer, Lance Cpl. Alex Lopez, and Lance Cpl. Chance Rogers show their aircraft refueling skills aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. The Marines in the fuels Department dedicate endless hours to keep the mission of the Air Station in full force and aircraft flying safely filled tanks.

Photo by Cpl Juan Bustos

MCAS Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines practice their firefighting skills on a dummy aircraft. Their tireless practice has shown effective during the many live fires they have helped extinguish.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

MCAS Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines practice their firefighting skills on a dummy aircraft. Their tireless practice has shown effective during the many live fires they have helped extinguish. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

MCAS Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines practice their firefighting skills on a dummy aircraft. Their tireless practice has shown effective during the many live fires they have helped extinguish.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

MCAS Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Marines practice their firefighting skills on a dummy aircraft. Their tireless practice has shown effective during the many live fires they have helped extinguish. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

The dummy aircraft used by MCAS ARFF Marines to practice their firefighting skills is set ablaze for a drill.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

The dummy aircraft used by MCAS ARFF Marines to practice their firefighting skills is set ablaze for a drill. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

Light Attack Helicopters rest on the flight line after the rain.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Light Attack Helicopters rest on the flight line after the rain. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly.
*Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

The official helicopter of the Commanding Officer of Marine Light Attack helicopter Squadron 267 stands ready to fly. *Note: This photo has a light altering filter for clarity. It in no way alters the details of what is happening in or the objects in the photo.

Photo by Captain Jesse Adkison

Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton