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An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 takes off during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed low-altitude tactics training, flying below 500 feet to evade simulated enemy radar detection or to escape enemy aircraft vectored toward friendly aircraft. By integrating low-altitude tactics into the three week unit level training, pilots gained their final qualifications during Southern Frontier, strengthening the squadrons overall combat readiness.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 takes off during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. VMFA-122 executed low-altitude tactics training, flying below 500 feet to evade simulated enemy radar detection or to escape enemy aircraft vectored toward friendly aircraft. By integrating low-altitude tactics into the three week unit level training, pilots gained their final qualifications during Southern Frontier, strengthening the squadrons overall combat readiness.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery.

Two F/A-18C Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 fly over head during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. The Hornet squadron trained in low-altitude tactics, building pilots’ confidence and skills with low flying while performing air-to-surface maneuvers simultaneously. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training helping pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 taxis to the runway for a night flight during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 17, 2016. The flying squadron executed large force close air support, air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, and strike coordination and reconnaissance missions over the three week training evolution. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 taxis to the runway for a night flight during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 17, 2016. The flying squadron executed large force close air support, air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, and strike coordination and reconnaissance missions over the three week training evolution. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to taxi during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016. The flying squadron executed large force close air support, air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, and strike coordination and reconnaissance missions over the three week training evolution. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 prepares to taxi during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016. The flying squadron executed large force close air support, air interdiction, armed reconnaissance, and strike coordination and reconnaissance missions over the three week training evolution. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, talks to Sgt. Austin J. Otto, a flightline technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, aboard an MV-22 Osprey during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, talks to Sgt. Austin J. Otto, a flightline technician with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command, aboard an MV-22 Osprey during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, tours the flight line of MV-22 Ospreys with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, tours the flight line of MV-22 Ospreys with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, prepares to pilot an MV-22 Osprey with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, prepares to pilot an MV-22 Osprey with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, prepares to pilot an MV-22 Osprey with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, prepares to pilot an MV-22 Osprey with U.S. Marine Maj. Eric Keith, executive officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, tours the flight line of MV-22 Ospreys with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Hoffmann, commanding officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces Central Command and Combined Forces Air Component, U.S. Central Command, tours the flight line of MV-22 Ospreys with U.S. Marine Lt. Col. James Hoffmann, commanding officer for Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Crisis Response – Central Command during a recent tour of the area of operations. USAFCENT and the CFACC oversees the development of contingency plans, conduct of air operations, and provides guidance for the coalition air campaign spanning 20 nations.

Photo by Sgt. Donald Holbert

A Sikorsky S76A++ Search and Rescue helicopter hovers during SAR training at Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 16, 2016. The SAR team trains with local and international forces during exercises like Pitch Black to ensure all medical personnel that can respond to an aircraft emergency are capable of carrying out the same procedures. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

A Sikorsky S76A++ Search and Rescue helicopter hovers during SAR training at Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 16, 2016. The SAR team trains with local and international forces during exercises like Pitch Black to ensure all medical personnel that can respond to an aircraft emergency are capable of carrying out the same procedures. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Case, flight surgeon, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Juan Garcia, hospital corpsman, are hoisted into a Sikorsky S76A++ Search and Rescue helicopter while conducting SAR training during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 16, 2016. The SAR team trains with local and international forces during exercises like Pitch Black to ensure all medical personnel that can respond to an aircraft emergency are capable of carrying out the same procedures. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Case, flight surgeon, and U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Juan Garcia, hospital corpsman, are hoisted into a Sikorsky S76A++ Search and Rescue helicopter while conducting SAR training during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, August 16, 2016. The SAR team trains with local and international forces during exercises like Pitch Black to ensure all medical personnel that can respond to an aircraft emergency are capable of carrying out the same procedures. The biennial, multinational exercise involves approximately 10 allied nations and prepares these forces for possible real-world scenarios. The bilateral effort amongst Exercise Pitch Black 2016 furthermore showcases the strength amongst various militaries and solidifies the relationship across the Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) perform maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the USS Makin Island flight deck. Makin Island is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced) perform maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey on the USS Makin Island flight deck. Makin Island is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise with Amphibious Squadron Five and the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in preparation for an upcoming deployment.

Photo by Seaman Clark Lane

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 17, 2016. While passing through the air station for aircraft-based training, maintainers inspected and refueled the Hawkeyes before their retrograde back to Naval Air Facility Atusgi.

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 17, 2016. While passing through the air station for aircraft-based training, maintainers inspected and refueled the Hawkeyes before their retrograde back to Naval Air Facility Atusgi.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 17, 2016. While passing through the air station for aircraft-based training, maintainers inspected and refueled the Hawkeyes before their retrograde back to Naval Air Facility Atusgi.

A U.S. Navy E-2C Hawkeye assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115, with Carrier Air Wing 5, taxis into hot refueling pits at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 17, 2016. While passing through the air station for aircraft-based training, maintainers inspected and refueled the Hawkeyes before their retrograde back to Naval Air Facility Atusgi.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin

A Bell AH-1Z helicopter with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.-based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 sits idle on the flight deck on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., with a canopy cover, Aug. 5, 2016. The covers were constructed by Staff Sgt. Daniel Plyler, flight equipment technician, HMLA-169, to reduce the effects of heat on the aircraft and the Marines who operate it.

A Bell AH-1Z helicopter with Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif.-based Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 sits idle on the flight deck on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif., with a canopy cover, Aug. 5, 2016. The covers were constructed by Staff Sgt. Daniel Plyler, flight equipment technician, HMLA-169, to reduce the effects of heat on the aircraft and the Marines who operate it.

Photo by Cpl. Medina Ayala-Lo

A U.S. Marine assigned to Logistics Operations School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, looks out from the rear opening of a CH-53E Super Stallion before conducting a Helicopter Support Team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2016. Students attending LOS performed HST exercises as part of their required entry-level training.

A U.S. Marine assigned to Logistics Operations School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, looks out from the rear opening of a CH-53E Super Stallion before conducting a Helicopter Support Team exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., July 19, 2016. Students attending LOS performed HST exercises as part of their required entry-level training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Serrano

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 performs a vertical landing while using the lights on the mobile Expeditionary Hover Position Indicator to adjust its position at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2016. VMA-542 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. The Harrier pilots used the mobile EHPI in coordination with Aircraft Recovery assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron to recertify on boat-deck landings to prepare for other future operations in the Pacific.

A U.S. Marine Corps AV-8B Harrier with Marine Attack Squadron 542 performs a vertical landing while using the lights on the mobile Expeditionary Hover Position Indicator to adjust its position at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Aug. 9, 2016. VMA-542 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., and is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, as part of the unit deployment program. The Harrier pilots used the mobile EHPI in coordination with Aircraft Recovery assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron to recertify on boat-deck landings to prepare for other future operations in the Pacific.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 moves in to catch the basket during an aerial refueling mission with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia during Exercise Pitch Black 2016, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 conducts an aerial refueling with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 conducts an aerial refueling with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary and joint or combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Lawler, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, observes an F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 approach the refueling hose during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary, joint and combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Lawler, a crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, observes an F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 approach the refueling hose during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. VMGR-152 provides aerial refueling and assault support during expeditionary, joint and combined operations like Pitch Black. This exercise is a biennial, three week, multinational, large-force training exercise hosted by RAAF Tindal.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg