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U.S Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

U.S Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

Photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

U.S. Marines with 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

Photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai

U.S Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

U.S Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System into a KC-130J Hercules during a night tactics exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-25 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, April 7, 2025. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai)

Photo by Pfc. Alexander Mantai

A U.S. Marine Corps UC-35D Citation Encore assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The UC-35C is a multipurpose, low-wing, business-jet monoplane with a pod-mounted engine on each side, capable of carrying passengers and cargo. Marines with VMR DET Andrews provide air transportation for distinguished visitors and high-ranking military members within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)

A U.S. Marine Corps UC-35D Citation Encore assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews sits within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The UC-35C is a multipurpose, low-wing, business-jet monoplane with a pod-mounted engine on each side, capable of carrying passengers and cargo. Marines with VMR DET Andrews provide air transportation for distinguished visitors and high-ranking military members within the USCENTCOM AOR. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The VMR DET Andrews mission involves providing timely and secure air transportation services for distinguished visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. The VMR DET Andrews mission involves providing timely and secure air transportation services for distinguished visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. VMR DET Andrews Marines transport high-ranking military officials and DoD personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

U.S. Marines assigned to the Marine Transport Squadron Detachment (VMR DET) Andrews pose for a group photo in front of a UC-35D Citation Encore within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Oct. 22, 2024. VMR DET Andrews Marines transport high-ranking military officials and DoD personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, move a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, move a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps equipment is staged during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps equipment is staged during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, set up fueling equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, set up fueling equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wilfredo Huitroncampista, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, disassembles a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling Sysytem New Equipment Training at Marien Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Wilfredo Huitroncampista, a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 373, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, disassembles a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling Sysytem New Equipment Training at Marien Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings move a Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System during a New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings move a Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System during a New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 24, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings lay out a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings lay out a collapsible fuel tank during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, familiarize themselves with new equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, familiarize themselves with new equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, familiarize themselves with new equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, familiarize themselves with new equipment during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

A panel and gear from a U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

A panel and gear from a U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, is staged during Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

A U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System is staged during a New Equipment Training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

A U.S. Marine Corps Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System is staged during a New Equipment Training evolution at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings participate in Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marines from across the Marine Aircraft Wings participate in Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christophe Prangan Jr., a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, attends Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Christophe Prangan Jr., a bulk fuel specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, attends Tactical Air-Ground Refueling System New Equipment Training at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, April 23, 2025. The TAGRS, an expeditionary Marine Corps-exclusive asset, is a compact mobile refueling system designed to expand the capabilities of Marine Corps’ Forward Arming and Refueling Points and Expeditionary Advanced Base Operations. TAGRS support refueling operations in forward areas and remote locations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Devine

U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo alongside Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers with 70th Infantry Battalion before the annual Good Friday Parade hosted by Nuestra Senora de Lourdes Parish Church during Exercise Balikatan 25 at Pulong Sampalok, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. at Pulong Sampalok, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines, April 18, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

U.S. Marines with 4th Civil Affairs Group, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve pose for a photo alongside Armed Forces of the Philippines soldiers with 70th Infantry Battalion before the annual Good Friday Parade hosted by Nuestra Senora de Lourdes Parish Church during Exercise Balikatan 25 at Pulong Sampalok, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines, April 21, 2025. at Pulong Sampalok, Dona Remedios Trinidad, Bulacan, Philippines, April 18, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps courtesy photo)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Kai W. Huber

Randy Mohundro, an associate pastor, gives a sermon at the funeral of retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025.

Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

Randy Mohundro, an associate pastor, gives a sermon at the funeral of retired Lt. Gen. Richard E. Carey at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas, May 5, 2025. Carey served 38 years in the Marine Corps, serving in both the Korean and Vietnam War. Near the end of his service, Carey led the efforts of Operation Frequent Wind, the final phase in evacuation of American Forces from Saigon City, Vietnam, marking the end of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. After his service, Carey continued to help serve his community in different ways, such as participating in the creation of a national monument honoring those who served in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir and assisting in the construction of the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaiah W. Smith)

Photo by Cpl. Isaiah Smith