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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Henson, power line mechanic, and Cpl. Michael Roberts, fixed-wing aircraft mechanic, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Gage Henson, power line mechanic, and Cpl. Michael Roberts, fixed-wing aircraft mechanic, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Anthony Heiser, F/A-18A Super Hornet pilot, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conducts a post-flight debrief with Cpl. Gage Henson, power line mechanic, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Anthony Heiser, F/A-18A Super Hornet pilot, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conducts a post-flight debrief with Cpl. Gage Henson, power line mechanic, at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, perform de-arming and hot break checks on an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, perform de-arming and hot break checks on an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Presley Lewis, aviation ordnance technician, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Presley Lewis, aviation ordnance technician, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hans Ames, power line mechanic, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Hans Ames, power line mechanic, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, ground guides an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element during Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct maintenance on an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA), Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct maintenance on an F/A-18A Super Hornet at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, TX, June 7, 2024. VMFA-112 is part of the air combat element for Integrated Training Exercise 4-24. ITX provides the Marine Corps Reserve opportunities to conduct force deployment planning, mobilization rehearsals, and increase combat readiness for all elements of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Kilpatrick

Ordnance Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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 (VMFA-112) and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 41 (MALS-41) hot load a Mark 82 General Purpose bomb onto an F/A-18C Hornet aircraft 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

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

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve, return home to their loved ones at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, March 9, 2022. The Marines and Sailors with VMFA-112 completed a six month deployment to the INDOPACOM area of responsibility to promote regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, Marine Forces Reserve, return home to their loved ones at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas, March 9, 2022. The Marines and Sailors with VMFA-112 completed a six month deployment to the INDOPACOM area of responsibility to promote regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin)

Photo by Cpl. Brendan Mullin

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