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A CH-53E Super Stallion lowers a M777 Howitzer and its ammunition onto a landing zone aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of a reactionary combat training exercise Sept. 30, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to build cohesion between and the aircraft’s crew and the Marines on the ground handling the equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald/Released)

A CH-53E Super Stallion lowers a M777 Howitzer and its ammunition onto a landing zone aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., as part of a reactionary combat training exercise Sept. 30, 2014. The purpose of the exercise was to build cohesion between and the aircraft’s crew and the Marines on the ground handling the equipment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald

Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion to prepare a M777 Howitzer for firing during a reactionary combat training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014. The combined air-ground team used the training to build cohesion and improve their ability to rapidly deploy the weapon system in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald/Released)

Marines disembark a CH-53E Super Stallion to prepare a M777 Howitzer for firing during a reactionary combat training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 30, 2014. The combined air-ground team used the training to build cohesion and improve their ability to rapidly deploy the weapon system in a combat environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald/Released)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Olivia C. McDonald

A Marine Infantry Officer Course student falls to the deck after descending from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

A Marine Infantry Officer Course student falls to the deck after descending from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

Photo by Cpl. James Marchetti

Marine Infantry Officer Course students await a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

Marine Infantry Officer Course students await a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

Photo by Cpl. James Marchetti

Marine Infantry Officer Course students await a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

Marine Infantry Officer Course students await a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter fast rope drill on the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Auxiliary Landing Field 2, Wednesday, August 18, 2014. The fast rope training instilled in these Marines the skills necessary to complete IOC’s final exercise, Talon Reach IV.

Photo by Cpl. James Marchetti

Corporal Phillip Lilly II, a chief scout with Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his rifle during Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise aboard the USS Iwo Jima, at sea, Sept. 16, 2014. The Marines conducted a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise during Amphibious Ready Group/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise, which spans over the majority of September.

Corporal Phillip Lilly II, a chief scout with Scout Sniper Platoon, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares his rifle during Amphibious Ready Group/Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise aboard the USS Iwo Jima, at sea, Sept. 16, 2014. The Marines conducted a Visit, Board, Search and Seizure exercise during Amphibious Ready Group/ Marine Expeditionary Unit Exercise, which spans over the majority of September.

Photo by Sgt. Devin Nichols

An FA-18C hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, makes an arrested landing using the M31 Marine Corps expeditionary arresting gear system during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners.

An FA-18C hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115, currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, makes an arrested landing using the M31 Marine Corps expeditionary arresting gear system during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners.

Photo by Cpl. David A. Walters

Sgt. Rico L. Rose clears the back-blast area during a simulated PL-87 Stinger missile shoot during a 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Rose is a gunner with the battalion and a native of Appomattox, Va.

Sgt. Rico L. Rose clears the back-blast area during a simulated PL-87 Stinger missile shoot during a 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Rose is a gunner with the battalion and a native of Appomattox, Va.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Sgt. Rico L. Rose simulates firing a PL-87 Stinger missile during a 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Rose is a gunner with the battalion and a native of Appomattox, Va.

Sgt. Rico L. Rose simulates firing a PL-87 Stinger missile during a 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Rose is a gunner with the battalion and a native of Appomattox, Va.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Sgt. Ben W. Cole loads a round into a PL-87 Stinger missile during a simulated missile shoot as part of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Cole is a course instructor with 2nd LAAD and is a native of Linden, Mich.

Sgt. Ben W. Cole loads a round into a PL-87 Stinger missile during a simulated missile shoot as part of 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion’s section leader course and team leader course at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 11, 2014. Cole is a course instructor with 2nd LAAD and is a native of Linden, Mich.

Photo by Cpl. J. R. Heins

Marine officers with Charlie Company begin boarding a MV-22B Osprey Sept. 7 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Their seven-day War Field Exercise continued when they return to The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Marine officers with Charlie Company begin boarding a MV-22B Osprey Sept. 7 at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Their seven-day War Field Exercise continued when they return to The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Lance Cpl. Alexander Stensland, left, signals good to go to Lt. Col. Roger T. McDuffie who is piloting an AV-8B Harrier on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. Stensland is an aircraft powerline mechanic and McDuffie is the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223. Stensland is a native of Hastings, Minn.

Lance Cpl. Alexander Stensland, left, signals good to go to Lt. Col. Roger T. McDuffie who is piloting an AV-8B Harrier on the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. Stensland is an aircraft powerline mechanic and McDuffie is the commanding officer of Marine Attack Squadron 223. Stensland is a native of Hastings, Minn.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Marines prepare to guide a AV-8B Harriers down the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. The Harriers were part of a detachment of more than 160 Marines leaving for exercise Green Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.

Marines prepare to guide a AV-8B Harriers down the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. The Harriers were part of a detachment of more than 160 Marines leaving for exercise Green Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

An AV-8B Harrier taxis down the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. The Harrier was part of a detachment of more than 160 Marines leaving for exercise Green Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.

An AV-8B Harrier taxis down the flightline at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Sept. 10, 2014. The Harrier was part of a detachment of more than 160 Marines leaving for exercise Green Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Grace L. Waladkewics

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadrons 171 and 172, both currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, use a jackhammer to drive a stake into the ground as part of the M31 Marine Corps expeditionary arresting gear system installation in preparation for Valiant Shield 2014. Arresting gear is used to stop aircraft quickly in case they land on a short runway or experience an emergency. Valiant Shield is a biennial exercise which focuses on training that enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadrons 171 and 172, both currently assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, use a jackhammer to drive a stake into the ground as part of the M31 Marine Corps expeditionary arresting gear system installation in preparation for Valiant Shield 2014. Arresting gear is used to stop aircraft quickly in case they land on a short runway or experience an emergency. Valiant Shield is a biennial exercise which focuses on training that enables real-world proficiency in sustaining joint forces.

Photo by Cpl. David A. Walters

Landing support Marines, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Division watch as an MV-22 conducts an external lift of a M777A2 lightweight howitzer in support of the summer firing exercise, August 21, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The 11th Marines conducted an eight-day firing exercise where they maneuvered and fired upon multiple ranges. For two days, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer.

Landing support Marines, with Combat Logistics Battalion 13, 1st Marine Division watch as an MV-22 conducts an external lift of a M777A2 lightweight howitzer in support of the summer firing exercise, August 21, 2014, aboard Camp Pendleton, California. The 11th Marines conducted an eight-day firing exercise where they maneuvered and fired upon multiple ranges. For two days, the Marines trained for internal embarkation of the 120 mm mortar and the external lift of the howitzer.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Ashton Buckingham

Gunnery Sgt. Jhimelle Sepulveda, training chief with a fire fighting unit here, dons a flame resistant suit and oxygen tank in preparation for an exercise conducted by the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton’s Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting unit on a controlled burn training facility at the 25 Area here.
"This is good training because we don't normally get to experience this type of situation when dealing with burning aircraft," said Sepulveda.

Gunnery Sgt. Jhimelle Sepulveda, training chief with a fire fighting unit here, dons a flame resistant suit and oxygen tank in preparation for an exercise conducted by the Camp Pendleton Fire Department and the Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton’s Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting unit on a controlled burn training facility at the 25 Area here. "This is good training because we don't normally get to experience this type of situation when dealing with burning aircraft," said Sepulveda.

Photo by Sgt. Christopher Duncan

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 completes an aerial refuel from an Air Force KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, August 23, 2014. The Hornet flew from Hawaii to Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. While in Alaska, VMFA-122, nicknamed the Werewolves, is scheduled to conduct unit level training and fly with squadrons from the United States Air Force to enhance interoperability between services.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 completes an aerial refuel from an Air Force KC-10 Extender over the Pacific Ocean, August 23, 2014. The Hornet flew from Hawaii to Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. While in Alaska, VMFA-122, nicknamed the Werewolves, is scheduled to conduct unit level training and fly with squadrons from the United States Air Force to enhance interoperability between services.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Pack

Lance Cpl. Cody Goers, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion Aug. 22 at the Central Training Area. Once the aircraft crews give a predetermined signal, Marines can make their way to the helicopter. Goers is a team leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Lance Cpl. Cody Goers, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, prepares to board a CH-53E Super Stallion Aug. 22 at the Central Training Area. Once the aircraft crews give a predetermined signal, Marines can make their way to the helicopter. Goers is a team leader with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, under the unit deployment program.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Ngiraswei

Lance Cpl. Christopher Eliff, a crew chief with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 369, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and a Houston native, mounts a GAU-11 Minigun during a moving target exercise at the Yodaville Urban Target Complex, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. The crew chiefs expended more than 6,000 rounds during the exercise, building proficiency in their gunnery skillsets.

Lance Cpl. Christopher Eliff, a crew chief with Marine Light Helicopter Squadron 369, based at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., and a Houston native, mounts a GAU-11 Minigun during a moving target exercise at the Yodaville Urban Target Complex, located in the Barry M. Goldwater Range, Ariz., Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2014. The crew chiefs expended more than 6,000 rounds during the exercise, building proficiency in their gunnery skillsets.

Photo by Cpl. James Marchetti