Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. David Martinez, right, plane captain with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Detachment A, Marine Aircraft Group 49, explains the AH-1W’s engine at NOLA Motorsports Park, Avondale, La., March 30, 2019. Martinez explained his role in Marine aviation and life as a Marine to the future Marines of Baton Rouge’s parish. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)