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U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board a CH-53 Super Stallion during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to board a CH-53 Super Stallion during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Rodriguez, a joint terminal attack controller with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attempts to contact a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.) during a tactical air control party operation as a part of Talisman Sabre 25, at Queensland, Australia, July 22, 2025. The bilateral training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Rodriguez is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. David Rodriguez, a joint terminal attack controller with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, attempts to contact a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Rein.) during a tactical air control party operation as a part of Talisman Sabre 25, at Queensland, Australia, July 22, 2025. The bilateral training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Rodriguez is a native of Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, coordinate live ordnance drops during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

U.S. Marines with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, coordinate live ordnance drops during a tactical air control party operation as a part of exercise Talisman Sabre 25, in Queensland, Australia, July 14, 2025. The bilateral TACP training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kelvin Leung, an artillery officer with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, performs a call for fire during a tactical air control party operation as a part of Talisman Sabre 25, at Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. The bilateral training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Leung is a native of South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Kelvin Leung, an artillery officer with 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members with 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Regiment, performs a call for fire during a tactical air control party operation as a part of Talisman Sabre 25, at Queensland, Australia, July 24, 2025. The bilateral training with multinational participation established the ability to conduct coordinated deployment and training exercises using long-range precision fires enhancing combat readiness and interoperability with allies and partners. Talisman Sabre is the largest bilateral military exercise between Australia and the United States advancing a free and open Indo-Pacific by strengthening relationships and interoperability among key allies and partners, while enhancing our collective capabilities to respond to a wide array of potential security concerns. Leung is a native of South Carolina. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Gerardo Mendez

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Walker, an ordnance chief with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775 (HMLA-775), loads a 2.75” high explosive rocket onto a UH-1Y Venom aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, March 8, 2023.

HMLA-775 flew sorties from MCAS Camp Pendleton to the San Clemente Island Range Complex in support of the Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) exercise held from February 26 to March 11. The exercise implemented concepts of Force Design 2030, a call to modernize the Marine Corps’ warfighting doctrine, via expeditionary advanced based operations such as a limited-footprint forward arming and refueling point and hot ordnance loading evolutions to reduce downtime between sorties and build joint fires proficiency.

U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Carlos Walker, an ordnance chief with Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 775 (HMLA-775), loads a 2.75” high explosive rocket onto a UH-1Y Venom aircraft at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, March 8, 2023. HMLA-775 flew sorties from MCAS Camp Pendleton to the San Clemente Island Range Complex in support of the Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) exercise held from February 26 to March 11. The exercise implemented concepts of Force Design 2030, a call to modernize the Marine Corps’ warfighting doctrine, via expeditionary advanced based operations such as a limited-footprint forward arming and refueling point and hot ordnance loading evolutions to reduce downtime between sorties and build joint fires proficiency.

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 (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 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, observe and plot targets during a tactical air control party exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2023. Marine Forces Reserve conducts TACP currency and readiness fires exercises semi-annually to ensure unit readiness and combat capability. TACP exercises also prepare prospective Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, Force Headquarters Group, Marine Forces Reserve, observe and plot targets during a tactical air control party exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 1, 2023. Marine Forces Reserve conducts TACP currency and readiness fires exercises semi-annually to ensure unit readiness and combat capability. TACP exercises also prepare prospective Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and Joint Fires Observers for formal schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz

An F/A-18 Hornet with the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, uses evasive maneuvers during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel when the need for them arises. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

An F/A-18 Hornet with the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 112, Marine Aircraft Group 41, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, uses evasive maneuvers during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel when the need for them arises. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

A UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, deploys rockets during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

A UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, deploys rockets during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

A UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, deploys rockets during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

A UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, deploys rockets during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

A U.S. Marine rides in a UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

A U.S. Marine rides in a UH-1Y Venom with the Marine Light Helicopter Attack Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lucas Valdivieso, a field radio operator assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, observes a UH-1Y Venom during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. Valdivieso is a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lucas Valdivieso, a field radio operator assigned to 4th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, observes a UH-1Y Venom during Marine Forces Reserve Tactical Air Control Party Fire Exercise 23-1 on Rattlesnake Range, Camp Shelby, Mississippi, Oct. 27, 2022. During this exercise, Marines were evaluated on their performances in multiple scenarios to remain ready to augment the active component with support personnel. In completion, Marines become qualified and proficient as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers. Valdivieso is a native of Pembroke Pines, Florida. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

Photo by MFR COMMSTRAT