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Aviation Academics - Letter "P" for Pilot ---------------------------------------------- U.S. Marine Corps 1st. Lt. Tyler Wiersma, a KC-130J pilot assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252, has had an interest in flight ever since he can remember. In this weeks Aviation Academics, Wiersma talks about his journey to becoming a pilot in the Marine Corps, and what it means to him. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe)

Marines assigned to 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing support Hurricane Irma relief efforts at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, Sept. 11, 2017. Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 supported relief efforts by transporting supplies and Marines to St. Thomas. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd MAW. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/Released)

U.S. Marines with VMGR-352 conduct aerial refueling over Southern California, Aug. 24. Four F-35B Lightning IIs receive fuel as they conducted flight-training operations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Mark A. Lowe/ Released)

Sgt. Maj. Michael Bolyard discusses his 24 year career in the Marine Corps at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug 21, 2017. Bolyard has reenlisted several times since he first stood on the yellow footprints in Oct. 18, 1993. He has chosen to continue his career for another enlistment, so he can continue to impact the lives of Marines around him. Bolyard is the sergeant major assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Pfc. Cody Rowe/ Released)

Marines assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 participate in a Chemincal, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear training exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, July 13, 2017. The training expanded upon the Marines knowledge of how to properly react and contain a CBRN attack aboard a KC-130J Super Hercules. VMGR-252 is assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 14, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

Marines assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Africa prepare a KC-130J Hercules aircraft for flight at Morón Air Base, Spain, June 28, 2017. SPMAGTF-CR-AF deployed to conduct limited crisis response and theater security operations in Europe and North Africa. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Jodson B. Graves)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, conduct a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise in Jordan, May 8, 2017. This event supported Eager Lion 2017, a recurring multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability between partner nations, and enhance regional security and stability. The SPMAGTF is a self-sustaining expeditionary unit, designed to provide a broad range of crisis response capabilities throughout the Central Command area of responsibility, using organic aviation, logistical, and ground combat assets. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Christopher Thompson)