Lt. Col. Brietta Larmon, assistant chief of staff for the G-1, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot, flies a CH-53E during her deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command in 2016. Larmon, began her Marine Corps career in 1999 on the active duty side, and later transferred to the Reserves in 2006. Her current billet is an active-reserve position and she hopes to have many more years working side-by-side with her fellow Marines. - Lt. Col. Brietta Larmon, assistant chief of staff for the G-1, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter pilot, flies a CH-53E during her deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command in 2016. Larmon, began her Marine Corps career in 1999 on the active duty side, and later transferred to the Reserves in 2006. Her current billet is an active-reserve position and she hopes to have many more years working side-by-side with her fellow Marines.

MARADMIN 016/15 announces guidance on the qualifications and application process of FY15 Active Reserve program aviation officer new applicant accession board, convening Feb. 5, 2015. - MARADMIN 016/15 announces guidance on the qualifications and application process of FY15 Active Reserve program aviation officer new applicant accession board, convening Feb. 5, 2015.

A F/A-18 Hornet Marine aircraft lands on a Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, California, June 7, 2014. ITX 4-14, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise that helps sharpen skills for Reserve units. - A F/A-18 Hornet Marine aircraft lands on a Strategic Expeditionary Landing Field during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Camp Wilson, Twentynine Palms, California, June 7, 2014. ITX 4-14, a cornerstone of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Program, is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise that helps sharpen skills for Reserve units.

Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing. - Marine administrative message 498/14 authorizes the transition and conversion retraining for Marine naval aviators and naval flight officers for Selected Marine Corps Reserve units within the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing.

Marines walk out to a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter operated by the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, New Mexico Army National Guard in a joint service exercise for preparation, situational awareness and medic familiarization during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, June 13, 2014. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete MAGTF. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released) - Marines walk out to a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter operated by the 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, New Mexico Army National Guard in a joint service exercise for preparation, situational awareness and medic familiarization during Integrated Training Exercise 4-14 aboard Marine Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms California, June 13, 2014. ITX 4-14 is the largest annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve training exercise, which helps refine skills necessary to seamlessly integrate with active duty counterparts as well as operate as a complete MAGTF. (U.S. Marine photo by Sgt. Adwin Esters/Released)

Lance Cpl. Chris Eichelberger, a gunner with a Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, and a native of San Diego, Calif., looks out of the UH-1Y Huey helicopter in preparation to launch from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-14. WTI is a biannual, seven-week training evolution that trains pilots from every corner of Marine aviation to become experts in tactics and effective situational employment of their aircraft and weapons systems. The intent is to make those who complete the course fully capable of passing their knowledge on to newer pilots. (Official photo by Cpl. Zachary Scanlon) - Lance Cpl. Chris Eichelberger, a gunner with a Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169, and a native of San Diego, Calif., looks out of the UH-1Y Huey helicopter in preparation to launch from the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-14. WTI is a biannual, seven-week training evolution that trains pilots from every corner of Marine aviation to become experts in tactics and effective situational employment of their aircraft and weapons systems. The intent is to make those who complete the course fully capable of passing their knowledge on to newer pilots. (Official photo by Cpl. Zachary Scanlon)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 Marines and 305th Aerial Port Squadron members load a UH-1N Huey onto a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 19, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. HMLA-773 is deploying on a Dutch ship alont the west coast of Africa. - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773 Marines and 305th Aerial Port Squadron members load a UH-1N Huey onto a C-17 Globemaster III Aug. 19, 2013, at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. HMLA-773 is deploying on a Dutch ship alont the west coast of Africa.

Brigadier Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing exchanges the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s guidon with Maj. Gen. John Croley, during a change of command ceremony. The official guidon exchange made McMillian commander of the wing. Croley is slated to become commander of Marine Forces South and deputy commander, Marine Forces Command. - Brigadier Gen. Rex C. McMillian, commander, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing exchanges the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing’s guidon with Maj. Gen. John Croley, during a change of command ceremony. The official guidon exchange made McMillian commander of the wing. Croley is slated to become commander of Marine Forces South and deputy commander, Marine Forces Command.