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)

Nathan Poole, chief operations instructor for the Common Aviation Command Control System Phase I, shows Lance Cpl. Ethan Weaver, an air control electronics operator, Marine Air Control Squadron 24, how to navigate a portion of the Common Aviation Command Control System (CAC2S). The MACS-24 Marines received in depth training on the new system as a part of Phase I of the CAC2S program. - Nathan Poole, chief operations instructor for the Common Aviation Command Control System Phase I, shows Lance Cpl. Ethan Weaver, an air control electronics operator, Marine Air Control Squadron 24, how to navigate a portion of the Common Aviation Command Control System (CAC2S). The MACS-24 Marines received in depth training on the new system as a part of Phase I of the CAC2S program.

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.

COLD LAKE, Alberta – Lance Cpls Aaron Greenlee, Cameron Gasaway and Ross Merritt await commands during an aircraft fire training simulation during multinational exercise Maple Flag here, June 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards) - COLD LAKE, Alberta – Lance Cpls Aaron Greenlee, Cameron Gasaway and Ross Merritt await commands during an aircraft fire training simulation during multinational exercise Maple Flag here, June 12. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards)

Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released) - Sgt. Ryan Ott, a fuel technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 and a Minnesota native, refuels a Canadian UH-1N Huey helicopter at a forward refueling point at Exercise Maple Flag 46 here, June 18. Maple Flag is an annual, multinational, air-combat training exercise that trains participating forces together as large coalition forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tiffany Edwards/Released)

Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald III receives the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office from Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Fitzgerald took over as sergeant major of the 4th MAW after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Forces South from September 2009 to March 2013. - Sgt. Maj. William F. Fitzgerald III receives the 4th Marine Aircraft Wing sword of office from Brig. Gen. William T. Collins during the 4th MAW relief and appointment ceremony April 14, 2013 at the Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans. Fitzgerald took over as sergeant major of the 4th MAW after serving as the sergeant major of Marine Forces South from September 2009 to March 2013.

The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released) - The Marines of 6th Engineer Support Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group were awarded the W.P.T. Hill award for best field mess for 2013. The Hill awards aim to reward high quality food service and recognize culinary expertise. 6th ESB achieved this award by improving food service operations and encouraging excellence in the garrison and field foodservice programs, as well as contributing to improving the quality of life for Marines and Navy personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Esdros Ruano/Released)

Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), relinquishes command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. After Weinstein took command, HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The unit's move to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released) - Lt. Col. Scott A. Craig, commanding officer of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764), relinquishes command to Osprey pilot Lt. Col. David A. Weinstein during a change of command and re-designation ceremony at Edwards Air Force Base near Lancaster, Calif., Jan. 12, 2013. After Weinstein took command, HMM-764 was re-designated to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM-764). The unit's move to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar will be complete Jan. 18, 2013. VMM-764 is Marine Forces Reserve's first tiltrotor squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ray Lewis/Released)

Capt. Michael Roberson, a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a simulated close-air support mission at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Roberson is a Columbia, S.C., native and has deployed four times to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released) - Capt. Michael Roberson, a UH-1N Huey utility helicopter pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts a simulated close-air support mission at Fort Irwin, Calif., Oct. 17, 2012. Roberson is a Columbia, S.C., native and has deployed four times to Iraq for Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Nana Dannsa-Appiah/Released)

A 6-ton truck with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is displayed at the 4th MAW recruiting display during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct, 13. Even though 4th MAW is a reserve unit, it trains with the same vehicles and aircraft as its active duty counterpart. - A 6-ton truck with 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is displayed at the 4th MAW recruiting display during the 2012 Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Air Show, Oct, 13. Even though 4th MAW is a reserve unit, it trains with the same vehicles and aircraft as its active duty counterpart.