U.S. Marines monitor simulated aircraft communications at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28. - U.S. Marines monitor simulated aircraft communications at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 28.

Capt. Meleah Martin smiles from the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 2. - Capt. Meleah Martin smiles from the cockpit of an F/A-18C Hornet at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 2.

What it Takes to Move a Mountain: The Regimental Air Assault - Marines with 1st Marine Division load onto an MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 165, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), for a regimental air assault during exercise Steel Knight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., Dec. 10, 2019. Steel Knight is an annual exercise that integrates 3rd MAW’s combat power and capabilities with those of 1st Marine Division. This exercise provides the Marines and sailors of 3rd MAW with realistic and relevant training, which enhances their skills, tactics and combat readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Warrant Officer Justin M. Pack)

U.S. Marine veteran John Campbell, a World War II pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor awaits his lunch during a Veterans Day Luncheon at La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach, California, Dec. 6, 2019.Campbell was present during the Pearl Harbor bombing and was recognized during the luncheon as being the oldest Pearl Harbor survivor in San Diego county. - U.S. Marine veteran John Campbell, a World War II pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor awaits his lunch during a Veterans Day Luncheon at La Vida Del Mar in Solana Beach, California, Dec. 6, 2019.Campbell was present during the Pearl Harbor bombing and was recognized during the luncheon as being the oldest Pearl Harbor survivor in San Diego county.

Pilots sit in the cockpit during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Yokota Air Base May 22, 2018. Training flights are a way for Marine pilots to get flight hours to help maintain their proficiency. They are also used to prepare pilots to fly in harsher weather, if needed. - Pilots sit in the cockpit during a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Yokota Air Base May 22, 2018. Training flights are a way for Marine pilots to get flight hours to help maintain their proficiency. They are also used to prepare pilots to fly in harsher weather, if needed.

An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 “Purple Foxes” lands during section and division confined area landings at Holtville Airfield, Calif., May 20. The training was conducted to familiarize both pilots and crew chiefs with landing in a small area around other aircraft. - An MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 “Purple Foxes” lands during section and division confined area landings at Holtville Airfield, Calif., May 20. The training was conducted to familiarize both pilots and crew chiefs with landing in a small area around other aircraft.

Marine air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 oversees ground Marines from within a CH-53E Super Stallion during an external lift exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 25, 2015. The air crew within carefully observed the ground team to ensure they securely attached their 8,500-pound high beam to a pintle hook below. - Marine air crew with Marine Heavy Helicopter Training Squadron 302 oversees ground Marines from within a CH-53E Super Stallion during an external lift exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Aug. 25, 2015. The air crew within carefully observed the ground team to ensure they securely attached their 8,500-pound high beam to a pintle hook below.

Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Maryland native is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released) - Marine Capt. Katie Higgins, the first female pilot with the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, or Blue Angels, speaks with media aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 9, 2015. The Severna Park, Maryland native is now the newest pilot of "Fat Albert," a C-130 Hercules flown by the Blue Angels. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia G. Ortiz/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted band member and then persued his dream of becoming a pilot. Stehenson is a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Sean M. Stephenson poses for a photo in front of his AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) March 17, 2015. Stephenson started out his career as an enlisted band member and then persued his dream of becoming a pilot. Stehenson is a Harrier pilot with Marine Attack Squadron 231, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.