Readiness

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lucas Valdivieso, a field radio operator assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, observes a UH-1Y Venom during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. Valdivieso is a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)