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Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, wait for pilots to walk to three F-35B Lightning IIs on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, wait for pilots to walk to three F-35B Lightning IIs on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts the preflight inspection of an F-35B Lightning II on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

A pilot with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducts the preflight inspection of an F-35B Lightning II on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, wait to take off on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

Four F-35B Lightning IIs with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, wait to take off on the first day of Red Flag 17-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 10. Red Flag 17-3 is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps and this iteration is the first to have both the Air Force’s F-35A Lightning II and the Marine Corps’ F-35B Lightning II, which is capable of short takeoff vertical landing.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller presented an award to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, during Davis’ retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller presented an award to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, during Davis’ retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Clay

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Christian Varney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, and his wife Carol walk down center walk with their grandchildren during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, and his wife Carol walk down center walk with their grandchildren during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Christian Varney

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, salutes the flag during the playing of the national anthem during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, salutes the flag during the playing of the national anthem during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Clay

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, and his wife Carol walk down center walk with their grandchildren during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, and his wife Carol walk down center walk with their grandchildren during his retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Christian Varney

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington,D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller gives remarks during the retirement ceremony of U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington,D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Cpl. Christian Varney

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller presented an award to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, during Davis’ retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Robert B. Neller presented an award to U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Jon M. Davis, deputy commandant, Aviation, during Davis’ retirement ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, Washington, D.C., July 10, 2017. Davis retired after 37 years of service.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hailey Clay

Cpl. Robert Lozano, an avionics technician attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2017. A Harlingen, Texas native, Lozano enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 2014 at 19, after graduating from Los Fresnos High School. VMM-265 is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently supporting Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces.

Cpl. Robert Lozano, an avionics technician attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 conducts maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard while underway in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2017. A Harlingen, Texas native, Lozano enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 2014 at 19, after graduating from Los Fresnos High School. VMM-265 is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently supporting Talisman Saber 17 while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Breanna Weisenberger

Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28.

Two Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211 “Wake Island Avengers,” 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, walk away from the flight line after inspecting F-35B Lightning IIs at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 5. A total of 10 aircraft and more than 250 Marines with VMFA-211 will participate in Red Flag 17-3, a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force and its allies, to assess the squadron’s ability to deploy and support contingency operations using the F-35B. Red Flag 17-3 begins July 10 and ends July 28.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

A set of MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2017. The MV-22Bs belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265. VMM-265 is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group arrived in Sydney after transiting south across the vast Pacific Ocean, from Okinawa, Japan, to southeastern Australia in just over three weeks. Sydney is a favorite port stop for both Marines and Sailors crossing the Pacific. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

A set of MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft fly in formation above the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Sydney, Australia, June 29, 2017. The MV-22Bs belong to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265. VMM-265 is part of the Aviation Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The 31st MEU and the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group arrived in Sydney after transiting south across the vast Pacific Ocean, from Okinawa, Japan, to southeastern Australia in just over three weeks. Sydney is a favorite port stop for both Marines and Sailors crossing the Pacific. The 31st MEU partners with the Navy’s Amphibious Squadron 11 to form the amphibious component of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group. The 31st MEU and PHIBRON 11 combine to provide a cohesive blue-green team capable of accomplishing a variety of missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Phan

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted a training flight from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to Kadena Air Force Base, Okinawa, Japan, June 26, 2017. The Marines with VMFA- 121 worked alongside Airmen with the 18th Wing. This event marked the first time an F-35B Lightning II landed in Okinawa. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Charles Plouffe

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Flores, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, guides a KC-130J Hercules into a set of hot refuel pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 20, 2017. U.S. Marines, U.S. Sailors and Master Labor Contractors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fuels division conducted a proof of concept for hot refueling in order to test for safety and ensure all equipment functioned properly. Pending approval from the air station’s commanding officer and the Defense Logistics Agency, the rebuilt hot refuel pits will allow aircraft to rapidly refuel without powering down their engines, which increases operational readiness.

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Flores, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, guides a KC-130J Hercules into a set of hot refuel pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 20, 2017. U.S. Marines, U.S. Sailors and Master Labor Contractors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron fuels division conducted a proof of concept for hot refueling in order to test for safety and ensure all equipment functioned properly. Pending approval from the air station’s commanding officer and the Defense Logistics Agency, the rebuilt hot refuel pits will allow aircraft to rapidly refuel without powering down their engines, which increases operational readiness.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas E. Prentice, commanding officer, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct reconnaissance of the training area at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California during Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 on a UH-1Y Huey belonging to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, June 20, 2017. The scouting mission was in preparation of the 25th Marine Regiment final battalion exercise during ITX 4-17.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas E. Prentice, commanding officer, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, Marine Forces Reserve, conduct reconnaissance of the training area at Marine Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California during Integrated Training Exercise 4-17 on a UH-1Y Huey belonging to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 773, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, MARFORRES, June 20, 2017. The scouting mission was in preparation of the 25th Marine Regiment final battalion exercise during ITX 4-17.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Imari Dubose

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 departs from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 2, 2017. VMA-311 is expected to be the last AV-8B Harrier squadron forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the unit deployment program. The squadron's departure caps the end of an era for U.S. attack aircraft in Japan and is a significant milestone for MCAS Iwakuni and Marine Corps aviation.

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311 departs from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 2, 2017. VMA-311 is expected to be the last AV-8B Harrier squadron forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni as part of the unit deployment program. The squadron's departure caps the end of an era for U.S. attack aircraft in Japan and is a significant milestone for MCAS Iwakuni and Marine Corps aviation.

Photo by Sgt. Nathan Wicks

An F-35B is prepped for a test flight at Pax River Integrated Test Force in Patuxent River Md. May 24, 2017. The air station is the testing sight for the F-35’s capabilities. This site will be responsible for the overall design and improvements to the F-35 throughout it’s service history.

An F-35B is prepped for a test flight at Pax River Integrated Test Force in Patuxent River Md. May 24, 2017. The air station is the testing sight for the F-35’s capabilities. This site will be responsible for the overall design and improvements to the F-35 throughout it’s service history.

Photo by Cpl. Timothy R. Smithers