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From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West; Capt. Landon Nagao, a UH-1Y pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Stephanie Evtodi, a maintenance management specialist with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, senior enlisted leader of MCIWEST, pose for a photo during the 2025 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Athlete of the Year award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2026. The Camp Pendleton Athletes of the Year for 2025 were recognized for their sustained excellence in competitive athletics while serving on active duty. (Courtesy photo by Nava Kiss)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West; Capt. Landon Nagao, a UH-1Y pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Stephanie Evtodi, a maintenance management specialist with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, senior enlisted leader of MCIWEST, pose for a photo during the 2025 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Athlete of the Year award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2026. The Camp Pendleton Athletes of the Year for 2025 were recognized for their sustained excellence in competitive athletics while serving on active duty. (Courtesy photo by Nava Kiss)

Photo by Nava Kiss

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West; Capt. Landon Nagao, a UH-1Y pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Stephanie Evtodi, a maintenance management specialist with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, senior enlisted leader of MCIWEST, pose for a photo during the 2025 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Athlete of the Year award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2026. The Camp Pendleton Athletes of the Year for 2025 were recognized for their sustained excellence in competitive athletics while serving on active duty. (Courtesy photo by Nava Kiss)

From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Nick I. Brown, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West; Capt. Landon Nagao, a UH-1Y pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing; Sgt. Stephanie Evtodi, a maintenance management specialist with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd MAW and Sgt. Maj. Sherri N. Cook, senior enlisted leader of MCIWEST, pose for a photo during the 2025 Camp Pendleton Male and Female Athlete of the Year award ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 9, 2026. The Camp Pendleton Athletes of the Year for 2025 were recognized for their sustained excellence in competitive athletics while serving on active duty. (Courtesy photo by Nava Kiss)

Photo by Nava Kiss

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Linwood Hinton, operations chief at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. Hinton was recognized as the 2026 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Linwood Hinton, operations chief at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, poses for a photo at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., March 20, 2026. Hinton was recognized as the 2026 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Martinez)

Photo by Cpl. Noah Martinez

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Col. Houser, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and Mr. Soucy, high voltage electrician with MCAS Camp Pendleton, stand for photo during a the MCAS Safety Award Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2026. This award highlights the significant contribution and accomplishment MCAS Camp Pendleton made in the field of safety and mishap prevention across all Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Brown, right, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Col. Houser, left, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton and Mr. Soucy, high voltage electrician with MCAS Camp Pendleton, stand for photo during a the MCAS Safety Award Ceremony at MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 12, 2026. This award highlights the significant contribution and accomplishment MCAS Camp Pendleton made in the field of safety and mishap prevention across all Marine Corps units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

Photo by Pfc. Joseph Cantu

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Houser, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, salutes the colors during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Houser, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, salutes the colors during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Camp Pendleton, change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 4, 2026. The ceremony represented the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Cantu)

Photo by Pfc. Joseph Cantu

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Turay, left, the incoming senior enlisted leader for Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, and Sgt. Maj. Smith-Leavy, right, the outgoing senior enlisted leader of MCAS Camp Pendleton, salute during a relief and appointment ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., May 28, 2026. During the ceremony, Smith-Leavy relinquished her role as the air station’s senior enlisted leader to Turay. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority and accountability from the outgoing senior enlisted leader to the incoming senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 39th Airlift Squadron approaches Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. During the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council, the aircraft diverted to assist a grounded C-130J, enabling maintenance Airmen to identify, repair and return the aircraft to flight status before redeploying to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Idris Turay, Marine Aircraft Group 39 sergeant major , speaks with U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Martin Castillo, 317th Airlift Wing command chief, during a senior enlisted leader sync at the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 5, 2026. The senior enlisted leaders discussed enlisted development, challenges faced by both branches and opportunities for future joint integration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and U.S. Airmen assigned to the 317th Airlift Wing observe aircraft rescue and firefighting response training on a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. This training exercise allowed the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th AW to understand how to safely execute missions and work together to respond to emergency scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville, 40th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, signals the upload of fuel during a hot-pit refuel at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The Specialized Fueling Operation supported joint training between the I Marine Expeditionary Force and 317th Airlift Wing during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the I Marine Expeditionary Force discuss Specialized Fuel Operations and C-130J Super Hercules hot-pit refueling procedures during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training generated data to improve fuel upload efficiency for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Reece Cooke, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, observes terrain from a C-130J Super Hercules during low-level flight over the Peninsular Ranges, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The aircraft carried an ultra-light tactical vehicle and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, providing realistic joint training during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Two U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 19th Airlift Wing and 317th Airlift Wing remain running while U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 prepare fuel lines during Specialized Fueling Operations at Naval Landing Field, San Clemente Island, California, Feb. 4, 2026. The training validated repeatable joint fueling procedures in support of distributed operations during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council led by the 317th AW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Talon Gardener, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372 expeditionary fuels technician, center, reverses an ultra-light tactical vehicle equipped with a Tactical Air Ground Refueling Systems onto a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron, as U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Monville and Master Sgt. Andy Cline, both 40th AS loadmasters, assist during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapons System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 4, 2026. During the WSC, Airmen conducted Specialized Fueling Operations training with I Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marines assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Division receive a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules from U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2026. Pasterski answered questions related to emergency equipment and response procedures on the aircraft, strengthening joint safety awareness and coordination between Airmen and I Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Division receive a tour of a C-130J Super Hercules from U.S. Air Force Capt. Sydney Pasterski, 40th Airlift Squadron pilot, during the Spring 2026 C-130 Weapon System Council at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Feb. 3, 2026. Pasterski answered questions related to emergency equipment and response procedures on the aircraft, strengthening joint safety awareness and coordination between Airmen and I Marine Expeditionary Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander and C-130 Weapon System Council chair, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for the Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, Feb. 3, 2026. The 317th AW led the council, iterating with the I Marine Expeditionary Force and other active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 units to validate rapid air mobility concepts and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Diehl, 317th Airlift Wing commander and C-130 Weapon System Council chair, pilots a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 40th Airlift Squadron en route to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, for the Spring 2026 C-130 WSC, Feb. 3, 2026. The 317th AW led the council, iterating with the I Marine Expeditionary Force and other active-duty, Guard and Reserve C-130 units to validate rapid air mobility concepts and joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell)

Photo by Senior Airman Jade M. Caldwell

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Capt. Nelson J. Baker observes an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran Capt. Nelson J. Baker observes an MV-22B Osprey at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses VMM-364 heritage with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bunce, commanding officer of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, discusses VMM-364 heritage with U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Capt. Nelson J. Baker, speaks with Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Jan. 30, 2026. Baker is a plank holder of VMM-364 and served as one of the squadron’s first pilots when it was commissioned as Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron (HMM) 364 in 1961. He visited to share the squadron’s legacy with the current generation of Marines who work with and fly the MV-22B Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Sherchand

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