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U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, takes a photo during a ceremony held by Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, takes a photo during a ceremony held by Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

A U.S. Marine Corps C-40A aircraft with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 sits on the fight line during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

A U.S. Marine Corps C-40A aircraft with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 sits on the fight line during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, receives a tour of the C-40A aircraft from Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, receives a tour of the C-40A aircraft from Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, holds scissors used to cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, holds scissors used to cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing VMR-1’S classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 and civilians cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 and civilians cut a ribbon after a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, watches Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, watches Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

Joaquin Castillo, Fort Worth veterans’ affairs officer, takes a photo during Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Joaquin Castillo, Fort Worth veterans’ affairs officer, takes a photo during Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 hold a ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marked a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1 hold a ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marked a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, watches the Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marked a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, the representative of Texas’ 33rd Congressional District, watches the Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s ceremony recognizing its classification as a full operational capability squadron, Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marked a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conducted a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marking a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marines with Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conducted a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marking a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Brian J. Flores, North Texas deputy regional director before a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marking a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. John F. Kelliher III, commanding general, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks with Brian J. Flores, North Texas deputy regional director before a ceremony at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. The ceremony celebrated Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marking a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Hanson W. Pitchford, commanding officer, Marine Transport Squadron (VMR) 1, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, speaks during a ceremony recognizing the unit’s classification as a full operational capability squadron at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, June 18, 2025. VMR-1’s achievement of full operational capability with the C-40A aircraft, marks a significant milestone in squadron readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas)

Photo by Cpl. Kanoa Thomas

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Collier, a Ramona, California native, field artillery officer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. John Collier, a Ramona, California native, field artillery officer with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, mark the impact of rounds during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marines with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, mark the impact of rounds during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, talks on the radio during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, documents the impact of rounds during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Ramirez, a Huntington Beach, California native, fire support Marine with 5th Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, documents the impact of rounds during a Fire Support Coordination Exercise as part of Service Level Training Exercise 0-25 at Training Area Quackenbush, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Dec. 6, 2024. FSCEX is a live-fire training event integrating infantry battalion combat operations center functions, distributed artillery, mobile fire support teams, close air support assets, and electronic warfare support teams. SLTE 0-25 is designed to enhance readiness across core Mission Essential Tasks and prepare Marines for Force-on-Force operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Enge You

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stage tactical vehicles during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 20, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive force-on-force training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics. Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 is purpose built to increase readiness across Core Mission Essential Tasks, preparing composite task forces for force-on-force operations across a contested multi-domain distributed environment through modern training tools and data capture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, stage tactical vehicles during a Marine Air-Ground Task Force Warfighting Exercise at MCAGCC, Twentynine Palms, California, Feb. 20, 2025. MWX is a comprehensive force-on-force training event designed to enhance the operational readiness and combat effectiveness of all MAGTF elements by simulating complex and dynamic battle scenarios while refining tactics. Service Level Training Exercise 1-25 is purpose built to increase readiness across Core Mission Essential Tasks, preparing composite task forces for force-on-force operations across a contested multi-domain distributed environment through modern training tools and data capture. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard PerezGarcia