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Ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 disarm an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft before conducting Hot-loading training at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Hot-loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing the downtime of an aircraft between sorties.

Ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 disarm an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft before conducting Hot-loading training at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Hot-loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing the downtime of an aircraft between sorties.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 disarm an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft before conducting Hot-loading training at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Hot-loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing the downtime of an aircraft between sorties.

Ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 disarm an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft before conducting Hot-loading training at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Hot-loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing the downtime of an aircraft between sorties.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) lands at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Ordnance Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) and VMFA-112 are conducting hot loading training at San Clemente Island. Hot loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft’s downtime between sorties.

An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) lands at San Clemente Island Naval Auxiliary Landing Field, March 7, 2023. Ordnance Marines from Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) and VMFA-112 are conducting hot loading training at San Clemente Island. Hot loading refers to the loading and arming of ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is still running, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft’s downtime between sorties.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 7, 2023.

The bomb was loaded and transported to San Clemente Island Naxal Auxiliary Landing Field in support of a hot loading training. Hot loading is the process of loading and arming ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is on, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft'ss downtime between sorties.

Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 7, 2023. The bomb was loaded and transported to San Clemente Island Naxal Auxiliary Landing Field in support of a hot loading training. Hot loading is the process of loading and arming ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is on, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft'ss downtime between sorties.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 7, 2023.

The bomb was loaded and transported to San Clemente Island Naxal Auxiliary Landing Field in support of a hot loading training. Hot loading is the process of loading and arming ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is on, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft'ss downtime between sorties.

Ordnance Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto a KC-130J Hercules aircraft attached to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 234 (VMGR-234) at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, March 7, 2023. The bomb was loaded and transported to San Clemente Island Naxal Auxiliary Landing Field in support of a hot loading training. Hot loading is the process of loading and arming ordnance on an aircraft while the aircraft is on, increasing the combat effectiveness of a squadron by reducing an aircraft'ss downtime between sorties.

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 – Marine Aircraft Group 41 – 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct.19, 2021. VMFA-112 is in Japan for a six-month cycle as part of the Unit Deployment Program, where they are helping maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Booker T. Thomas III)

A U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 – Marine Aircraft Group 41 – 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, taxis the runway aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct.19, 2021. VMFA-112 is in Japan for a six-month cycle as part of the Unit Deployment Program, where they are helping maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Booker T. Thomas III)

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew Ganceras, an aircraft ordnance staff non-commissioned officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 – Marine Aircraft Group 41 – 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, guides a team of Marines loading an AIM-9X missile on an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. VMFA-112 is in Japan for a six-month cycle as part of the Unit Deployment Program, where they are helping maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Booker T. Thomas III)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew Ganceras, an aircraft ordnance staff non-commissioned officer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 – Marine Aircraft Group 41 – 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, guides a team of Marines loading an AIM-9X missile on an F/A-18 Hornet aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 19, 2021. VMFA-112 is in Japan for a six-month cycle as part of the Unit Deployment Program, where they are helping maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Booker T. Thomas III)

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Staff Sgt. Bradley Maust, operations chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs a formation of Marines at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, prior to departing for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's area of responsibility, Sept. 17, 2021. VMFA-112, the only Reserve fighter squadron in the Marine Corps, will be closely integrated with the Active Component throughout their deployment to mainland Japan as they help maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Staff Sgt. Bradley Maust, operations chief with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, briefs a formation of Marines at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, prior to departing for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's area of responsibility, Sept. 17, 2021. VMFA-112, the only Reserve fighter squadron in the Marine Corps, will be closely integrated with the Active Component throughout their deployment to mainland Japan as they help maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

An aircraft maintainer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112 conducts final flight checks at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas before launching an F/A-18 Hornet for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 13, 2021. VMFA-112 completed pre-deployment training in preparation for deployment to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to augment and support Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. During the pre-deployment phase, VMFA-112 underwent a series of inspections, completed annual training requirements, and conducted a rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

An aircraft maintainer with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112 conducts final flight checks at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas before launching an F/A-18 Hornet for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 13, 2021. VMFA-112 completed pre-deployment training in preparation for deployment to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to augment and support Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. During the pre-deployment phase, VMFA-112 underwent a series of inspections, completed annual training requirements, and conducted a rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Brig. Gen. Len Anderson IV, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112 before they deploy to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Sept. 13, 2021. VMFA-112, the only Reserve fighter squadron in the Marine Corps, will be closely integrated with the Active Component throughout their deployment as they help maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Brig. Gen. Len Anderson IV, commanding general of 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, gives his remarks to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112 before they deploy to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility, Sept. 13, 2021. VMFA-112, the only Reserve fighter squadron in the Marine Corps, will be closely integrated with the Active Component throughout their deployment as they help maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, rehearse flight formations in preparation for a deployment sendoff aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 2, 2021. VMFA-112 completed pre-deployment training in preparation for deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command AOR to augment and support Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. During the pre-deployment phase, VMFA-112 underwent a series of inspections, completed annual training requirements, and conducted a rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, rehearse flight formations in preparation for a deployment sendoff aboard Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, Sept. 2, 2021. VMFA-112 completed pre-deployment training in preparation for deployment to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command AOR to augment and support Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. During the pre-deployment phase, VMFA-112 underwent a series of inspections, completed annual training requirements, and conducted a rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo By Sgt. Booker T. Thomas)

Photo by Sgt. Booker Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charissa Roby, a radio watch officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, makes a radio call at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charissa Roby, a radio watch officer with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, makes a radio call at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. WaFue Vang, left, and Cpl. Eddy Valdes, right, both administrative specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, finalize preparations for a convoy at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. WaFue Vang, left, and Cpl. Eddy Valdes, right, both administrative specialists with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, finalize preparations for a convoy at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kendrick, a combat engineer staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, finalize preparations for a convoy at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Robert Kendrick, a combat engineer staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, finalize preparations for a convoy at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, clean their M16A4 service rifles at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, clean their M16A4 service rifles at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. WaFue Vang, left, an administrative specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, reaches for cable at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. WaFue Vang, left, an administrative specialist with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, reaches for cable at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Wise, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans an M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Wise, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans an M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, clean their M16A4 service rifles at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, clean their M16A4 service rifles at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason Nowling, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans an M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jason Nowling, a motor vehicle operator with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, cleans an M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, assembles his M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron 471, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, assembles his M16A4 service rifle at Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Canada, June 19, 2019, in support of Sentinel Edge 19. Training exercises, such as SE19, ensure Reserve Marines are proficient and capable of successful integration with active-duty Marines, making MARFORRES critical to the Marine Corps’ Total Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Gonzalez