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U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load an AH-1Z Viper helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load an AH-1Z Viper helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Airmen prepare to drop the loading dock of a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marines secure a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, train alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines secure a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, train alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen secure a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen secure a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose E. Lopez, logistics specialist poses for a photo during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Lopez with Marine Forces Reserves G-4, trained alongside Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 and U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jose E. Lopez, logistics specialist poses for a photo during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Lopez with Marine Forces Reserves G-4, trained alongside Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773 and U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Poeppelmeier, airframe technician prepares to load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Poeppelmeier with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joseph Poeppelmeier, airframe technician prepares to load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter during a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Poeppelmeier with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron, to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

U.S. Marines and U.S. Airmen load a UH-1Y Venom helicopter onto a C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft during a static load exercise at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana, Feb. 6, 2025. Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 773, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, trained alongside U.S. Airmen, 26th Aerial Port Squadron, 68th Airlift Squadron to mentor and develop the next generation of logisticians, while fostering cross service knowledge and collaboration between Air Force and Marine Corps teams. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez)

Photo by Sgt. Emely Gonzalez

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jordan Kline, a force reconnaissance platoon commander, provides air support for a tactical air control party during a close air support exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Dec. 4, 2024. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conducted TACP CASEX to ensure unit readiness and combat capability. TACP exercises also prepares prospective Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jordan Kline, a force reconnaissance platoon commander, provides air support for a tactical air control party during a close air support exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Dec. 4, 2024. Marines with 3rd Force Reconnaissance, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conducted TACP CASEX to ensure unit readiness and combat capability. TACP exercises also prepares prospective Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Edward Spears

A U.S. Airman with the 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, directs an MQ-9 Reaper to a refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

A U.S. Airman with the 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, directs an MQ-9 Reaper to a refueling point during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper with the 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, refuels during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Sgt. Matthew Teutsch)

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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper with the 163rd Attack Wing, California Air National Guard, refuels during Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 4-22 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 20th, 2022. The MQ-9 Reaper received fuel via aviation delivered ground refueling from an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 764, marking the first time the MQ-9 received fuel from a joint asset and the first time an Air National Guard MQ-9 received fuel from another aircraft. The MQ-9 Reaper provided close air support to Marine Air-Ground Task Force 23 during its execution of the fire support coordination exercise of ITX as the Marine Corps Reserve continues to work to integrate with sister services in preparation for future operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Sgt. Matthew Teutsch) This photo has been altered for security purposes

Photo by Sgt. Matthew Teutsch

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Bost, an inspector instructor with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, examines a gun drive under an A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Bost, an inspector instructor with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, examines a gun drive under an A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif. on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Millen, a firefighter technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects an A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Millen, a firefighter technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, inspects an A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, observe the side of an A-10 Warthog from the 357th Fighter Wing at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from MWSS-473 refueled two A-10 Warthogs that were qualifying in landing on unimproved surfaces. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 473, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, observe the side of an A-10 Warthog from the 357th Fighter Wing at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from MWSS-473 refueled two A-10 Warthogs that were qualifying in landing on unimproved surfaces. The A-10 pilots also provided the Marines with a familiarization of the capabilities and limitations of their aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joden Werlin, an A-10 Warthog fighter pilot with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Wing, briefs Marines on the capabilities of the A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Joden Werlin, an A-10 Warthog fighter pilot with the 357th Fighter Squadron, 355th Fighter Wing, briefs Marines on the capabilities of the A-10 Warthog at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., on July 18, 2022. Marines from Marine Air Control Squadron 24 controlled the U.S. Air Force A-10s as they landed and then received fuel from Marines with MWSS-473. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by. Cpl. Ryan Schmid)

Photo by Cpl. Ryan Schmid

U.S. Army Maj. Melissa M. Pietras, the medical officer in charge of Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico, colors on a paper with a child at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

U.S. Army Maj. Melissa M. Pietras, the medical officer in charge of Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico, colors on a paper with a child at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

A child looks through a phoropter at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

A child looks through a phoropter at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Perla Solis, an aerospace medical technician with 185th Medical Support Group, checks a child’s eyes at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Perla Solis, an aerospace medical technician with 185th Medical Support Group, checks a child’s eyes at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019, during Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez

U.S. Army Maj. Melissa M. Pietras, the medical officer in charge of Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico, plays catch with children at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

U.S. Army Maj. Melissa M. Pietras, the medical officer in charge of Innovative Readiness Training Puerto Rico, plays catch with children at Ponce, Puerto Rico, May 4, 2019. IRT Puerto Rico is also called Ola de Esperanza Sanadora, which translates to Healing Wave of Hope. This IRT is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez