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Capt. Michael Wehner discusses what it’s like to be an AV-8B Harrier II pilot at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 8, 2017. Harrier pilots conduct offensive and defensive anti-air warfare, including combat air patrol; armed escort missions; and offensive missions against enemy ground-to-air defenses. Wehner is assigned to Marine Attack Training Squadron 203, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Justin Roux/ Released)

Marines assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion conduct a live-fire FIM-92 Stinger range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 7, 2017. The Stinger missile is a ground-based air defense weapon utilized to target and destroy airborne threats, and has been around since the Vietnam conflict. 2nd LAAD Bn. is assigned to Marine Air Control Group 28, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Sgt. Anthony Gabriel explains the mission and purpose of career retention specialists in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., May 24, 2017. Career planners act as the commander's primary advisor for enlisted retention matters. When Marines are faced with decisions that could change the direction of their career, unit career planners provide the guidance they need to make successful choices. Gabriel is a career planner assigned to Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released) Music by: Accralate - The Dark Contenent by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100341 Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Cpl. Jonathan Becker walks us through the eyes of an RQ-21A Blackjack as it soars through the frigid air during a training flight conducted by Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 9, 2016. The RQ-21A is currently the only unmanned aerial system used by VMU-2, and one of many UAS’s employed by the Marine Corps. As the Marine Corps continues to develop new technology, the RQ-21A is the latest UAS innovation. The system is an essential piece to the reconnaissance mission of the air combat element in support of the Marines on the ground. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Sgt. Wesley Geary explains his role as a cyber network operator with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 10, 2017. Commonly known as an information technology technician in the civilian sector, cyber network operators install, configure and maintain cyber networks, both hardware and software. As the 2nd MAW help desk non-commissioned officer, Geary’s occupational specialty allows him to assist service members and civilians with any technology issues that prevent them from completing their mission. (Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jason Jimenez/Released)

Marine Corps marksmanship coaches assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron teach other Marines the art of marksmanship at the rifle range aboard Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Jan. 5, 2017. Marksmanship coaches analyze the difficulties shooters may be experiencing during dry and live-fire exercises in all phases of the Marine Corps Marksmanship Program leading up-to the qualification live-fire exercise. To become a coach, Marines must be qualified as sharpshooter or higher with the M16A4 service rifle, complete the Marine Corps Institute Course: Marine Marksman, and complete the Marksmanship Coach Course Program. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Mackenzie Gibson/ Released)

Military working dogs have been a crucial part of military operations since World War I. The selection and training process for military working dogs is extensive and rigorous; only the best are chosen to be a part of America’s fighting forces. Once they make it through training, they provide an auxiliary asset to military law enforcement units, to include drug detection, explosive detection or escalation of force support. Training is conducted on a daily basis to keep them sharp for future operations.

Pfc. Triston Dauzat shares what it is like to be a fixed wing aircraft mechanic assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, Aug. 31, 2016. Aircraft mechanics are just one component responsible for the readiness and up-keep of the KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252’s mission is to support the Marine Air-Ground Task Force commander by providing air-to-air refueling, assault support, and offensive air support, day or night under all weather conditions during expeditionary, joint, or combined operations. Dauzat is a fixed-winged aircraft mechanic assigned to VMGR-252. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. N.W. Huertas, Released)