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U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) conduct ordnance and refueling procedures on various air frames during Weapons and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) 1-16 in Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 22, 2016. Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-16, a seven week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 cadre which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Daniel D. Kujanpaa)

U.S. Marines assigned to Alpha Battery 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, fire simulated stinger missiles aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 24, 2015. 2d LAAD gunners practiced firing a simulated stinger missile system to maintain combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. James R. Skelton)

The Weapon and Tactics Instructor course (WTI) is a seven-week period of instruction, hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz, that incorporates Marine Corps planning and implementation of advanced air and ground tactics through a series of escalating evolutions in order to produce certified Weapons and Tactics Intructors. WTIs serve as squadron training officers who use their skills to act as aircraft and weapons subject matter experts to provide their units with proper training and evaluation to ensure exceptional combat readiness. Produced by Sgt. Cody Haas. Includes soundbites from Maj. Douglas Seich, operations officer, MAWTS-1.

Marines with Food Service Company, Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group, compete for the William Pendleton Thompson Hill award for the third consecutive time while supporting 1st MLG Marines and Sailors during I Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 23, 2015.