Readiness

A U.S. Marine rides in a UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)