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A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet with 462 Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

A Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornet with 462 Squadron receives fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets with 462 Squadron prepare to receive fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

Spanish Air Force F/A-18 Hornets with 462 Squadron prepare to receive fuel from a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252, Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response- Africa during an aerial refuel mission, Gran Canaria, Spain, Mar. 29, 2016. SPMAGTF-CR-AF Marines and Spanish airmen conducted air-to-air refueling missions in order to enhance crisis response readiness and help build relationships between the two militaries.

Photo by Sgt. Kassie McDole

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit arrive at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts in response to the earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. The 31st MEU is the only continually forward-deployed MEU and remains the Marine Corps’ force-in-readiness in the Asia-Pacific region.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

Marines disembark from MV-22B Ospreys belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which landed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts for those affected by earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. As the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward deployed unit, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is prepared to respond to a wide range of military operations, from humanitarian assistance missions to limited combat operations, at a moment’s notice.

Marines disembark from MV-22B Ospreys belonging to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, which landed at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17, 2016. The aircraft arrived in preparation to support the Government of Japan’s relief efforts for those affected by earthquakes that struck the island of Kyushu earlier this week. As the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward deployed unit, the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is prepared to respond to a wide range of military operations, from humanitarian assistance missions to limited combat operations, at a moment’s notice.

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Villarreal

A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during their takeoff April 17, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

A Marine waits to guide MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, during their takeoff April 17, 2016 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma. United States Forces, Japan is providing operational airlift support in coordination with the Government of Japan’s efforts to provide relief following the devastating earthquake near Kumamoto. “We express our deepest condolences to all of those affected by the recent earthquakes in Kyushu,” said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, commander of USFJ. “To the people of Japan and the region affected by this tragedy we send our heartfelt sympathies. The men and women of U.S. Forces, Japan stand with you during this difficult time.” The long-standing alliance between Japan and the U.S. allows U.S. military forces in Japan to provide rapid, integrated support to the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and civil relief efforts.

Photo by Cpl. Jessica Collins

A V-22 Osprey lands to insert Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a platoon attack training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. The training was focused on ensuring the Marines understood the fundamentals of operating efficiently on a larger scale to prepare for potential future engagements.

A V-22 Osprey lands to insert Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment during a platoon attack training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. The training was focused on ensuring the Marines understood the fundamentals of operating efficiently on a larger scale to prepare for potential future engagements.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment form defensive strategies after disembarking from two V-22 Ospreys during a platoon attack training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. The unit conducts this training multiple times a month to maintain tactical maneuverability expertise for upcoming deployments.

Marines with 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment form defensive strategies after disembarking from two V-22 Ospreys during a platoon attack training event at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 12, 2016. The unit conducts this training multiple times a month to maintain tactical maneuverability expertise for upcoming deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Guerra

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christos Onoufriadis pulls a fuel line away from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at an aerial delivery ground refueling station during Balikatan 16, in San Fernando, Philippines, April 12, 2016. Onoufriadis is from Redding, California and a MV-22B Osprey crew chief for Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. After establishing the ADGR, the Marines of VMM-262 refueled multiple U.S. Army aircrafts from Bravo 3-25, Aviation Regiment via the MV-22B Osprey.

U.S. Marine Cpl. Christos Onoufriadis pulls a fuel line away from a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk at an aerial delivery ground refueling station during Balikatan 16, in San Fernando, Philippines, April 12, 2016. Onoufriadis is from Redding, California and a MV-22B Osprey crew chief for Marine Medium Tilt-rotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. After establishing the ADGR, the Marines of VMM-262 refueled multiple U.S. Army aircrafts from Bravo 3-25, Aviation Regiment via the MV-22B Osprey.

Photo by Cpl. John Baker

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor squadron 262 transport Philippines, Austrailian and U.S. service members to Cagayancillo to participate in a cooperative health engagement during exercise Balikatan in the Philippines April 10, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys with Marine Medium Tilt-rotor squadron 262 transport Philippines, Austrailian and U.S. service members to Cagayancillo to participate in a cooperative health engagement during exercise Balikatan in the Philippines April 10, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Fudge

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 “Purple Foxes,” conduct the post-operations check of an MV-22B Osprey aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 5. Marines with VMM-364 and VMM-165 spent several hours conducting division confined area landings in Southern California to build and maintain the proficiency of the pilots and air crew.

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 364 “Purple Foxes,” conduct the post-operations check of an MV-22B Osprey aboard Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 5. Marines with VMM-364 and VMM-165 spent several hours conducting division confined area landings in Southern California to build and maintain the proficiency of the pilots and air crew.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Cpl. Alec Bechtel, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, communicates with pilots during a field carrier landing practice at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2016. Marines with VMM-161 conducted field carrier landing practices at Camp Pendleton to maintain their proficiency in landing aboard Navy vessels.

Cpl. Alec Bechtel, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161, communicates with pilots during a field carrier landing practice at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 30, 2016. Marines with VMM-161 conducted field carrier landing practices at Camp Pendleton to maintain their proficiency in landing aboard Navy vessels.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Sgt. Sean Machale, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 “Greyhawks”, looks out of an MV-22B Osprey while performing a confined area landing with VMM-165 “White Knights” in Southern California, March 30, 2016. Marines with VMM-161 also conducted a division-formation flight with Marines from VMM-165, which helped to build interoperability and rapport between the squadrons.

Sgt. Sean Machale, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 “Greyhawks”, looks out of an MV-22B Osprey while performing a confined area landing with VMM-165 “White Knights” in Southern California, March 30, 2016. Marines with VMM-161 also conducted a division-formation flight with Marines from VMM-165, which helped to build interoperability and rapport between the squadrons.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Cpl. Alec Bechtel, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 “Greyhawks”, monitors the distance of nearby aircraft during a confined area landing with Marines from VMM-165 in Southern California, March 30 2016. The training enabled Marines with VMM-161 to build interoperability between squadrons and maintain the proficiency of pilots and aircrew for these maneuvers.

Cpl. Alec Bechtel, a crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161 “Greyhawks”, monitors the distance of nearby aircraft during a confined area landing with Marines from VMM-165 in Southern California, March 30 2016. The training enabled Marines with VMM-161 to build interoperability between squadrons and maintain the proficiency of pilots and aircrew for these maneuvers.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules crew with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assist in loading a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Exercise Balikatan 16 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2016. The crew quickly and effectively loaded the HIMARS, showing its rapid mobility.

U.S. Marine KC-130J Super Hercules crew with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assist in loading a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during Exercise Balikatan 16 at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 6, 2016. The crew quickly and effectively loaded the HIMARS, showing its rapid mobility.

Photo by Tech. Sgt. Araceli Alarcon

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 perform function checks for the flight of the RQ-7Bv2 Shadow, an unmanned aerial system, at the Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 supported VMU-1 by building a runway in preparation for the Shadow’s first flight at the site.

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 perform function checks for the flight of the RQ-7Bv2 Shadow, an unmanned aerial system, at the Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 supported VMU-1 by building a runway in preparation for the Shadow’s first flight at the site.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 pose together on the runway built by Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 at Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. In January, VMU-1 Marines began moving from Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, to the Cannon Air Defense Complex with Marine Aircraft Group 13, where they have access to the aerial support they needed to continue operations.

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 pose together on the runway built by Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 at Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. In January, VMU-1 Marines began moving from Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California, to the Cannon Air Defense Complex with Marine Aircraft Group 13, where they have access to the aerial support they needed to continue operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 rolls the RQ-7Bv2 Shadow, an unmanned aerial system, unto the runway at Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 supported VMU-1 by building a runway in preparation for the Shadow’s first flight at the site.

Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 rolls the RQ-7Bv2 Shadow, an unmanned aerial system, unto the runway at Cannon Air Defense Complex in Yuma, Arizona, March 25, 2016. Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 and MWSS-274 supported VMU-1 by building a runway in preparation for the Shadow’s first flight at the site.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

The WWII SBD Dauntless dive-bomber showcases the heroic actions of the commanding officer of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 232 and his observer/gunner over Guadalcanal in August 1942. After temporarily closing its doors nearly three months ago, the National Museum for the Marine Corps will re-open to the public on April 1, 2016 at 9 a.m. Visitors will discover a recently restored World War II SBD Dauntless dive bomber and Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter which were installed during the closure

The WWII SBD Dauntless dive-bomber showcases the heroic actions of the commanding officer of Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 232 and his observer/gunner over Guadalcanal in August 1942. After temporarily closing its doors nearly three months ago, the National Museum for the Marine Corps will re-open to the public on April 1, 2016 at 9 a.m. Visitors will discover a recently restored World War II SBD Dauntless dive bomber and Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter which were installed during the closure

Photo by National Museum of the Marine Corps staff

This new tableau depicts Marines heading for cover as they exit a Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter during Operation Starlite in 1965. Active duty Marines and a Corpsman were used as models to create the cast figures for the new tableau.

This new tableau depicts Marines heading for cover as they exit a Vietnam-era Sikorsky UH-34D helicopter during Operation Starlite in 1965. Active duty Marines and a Corpsman were used as models to create the cast figures for the new tableau.

Photo by National Museum of the Marine Corps staff