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Department of Defense's first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter flies toward its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., escorted by Marine Corps F-18 Hornets. The Marine variant of the JSF belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501. The Marines of VMFAT-501 received two F-35Bs Jan. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago)

Department of Defense's first production F-35B Lightning II joint strike fighter flies toward its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., escorted by Marine Corps F-18 Hornets. The Marine variant of the JSF belongs to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 501. The Marines of VMFAT-501 received two F-35Bs Jan. 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago)

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Staff Sgt. Shival Ramroop, an airframes hydraulic mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, and a native of Bogota, New Jersey, gives stickers to children as part of the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport, July 20, 2014. More than 50,000 spectators viewed U.S. and Japan military and commercial aircraft that were either on static display or showcased flying over the airport. “It is a great opportunity, not only for the United States military, but also for the Japan military to showcase their aircraft. We want to show the Japanese public what we do and why our alliance is so important,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the deputy commander of United States Forces, Japan. This is the first time the Osprey has flown to Sapporo. The pilots and crew of the Osprey are with VMM-262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sgt. Shival Ramroop, an airframes hydraulic mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, and a native of Bogota, New Jersey, gives stickers to children as part of the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport, July 20, 2014. More than 50,000 spectators viewed U.S. and Japan military and commercial aircraft that were either on static display or showcased flying over the airport. “It is a great opportunity, not only for the United States military, but also for the Japan military to showcase their aircraft. We want to show the Japanese public what we do and why our alliance is so important,” said Maj. Gen. Andrew W. O’Donnell Jr., the deputy commander of United States Forces, Japan. This is the first time the Osprey has flown to Sapporo. The pilots and crew of the Osprey are with VMM-262, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Cpl. Henry J. Antenor

Marines with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, swab the deck of their hangar on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico to prepare for a breakfast they hosted to commemorate the last flight of the CH-46E Sea Knights from their Squadron July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, swab the deck of their hangar on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico to prepare for a breakfast they hosted to commemorate the last flight of the CH-46E Sea Knights from their Squadron July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez, an air frames mechanic with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, performs the last preflight check on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. Shortly after Ramirez completed his check the last four Sea Knights departed the squadron for the last time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez, an air frames mechanic with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, performs the last preflight check on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. Shortly after Ramirez completed his check the last four Sea Knights departed the squadron for the last time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Jose D. Lujano

The last four CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters depart from Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. The pilots on board are flying the ‘Phrogs,’ the aircraft they’ve trained on their entire career, for the last time taking them to Florida where they will be turned over to the State Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

The last four CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters depart from Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. The pilots on board are flying the ‘Phrogs,’ the aircraft they’ve trained on their entire career, for the last time taking them to Florida where they will be turned over to the State Department. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

A CH-46E Sea Knight taxis through the streams of two fire engines on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. It is customary among squadrons to douse an aircraft before it’s final flight with the squadron. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez, an air frames mechanic with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, smiles while performing his last preflight check on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

Sgt. Mario A. Ramirez, an air frames mechanic with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, smiles while performing his last preflight check on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Terry Brady/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Terry Brady

John Morgenstern, a Boeing representative who has been assigned to Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, for 50 years as their CH-46 Sea Knight technical expert speaks with Marines of the squadron before taking his last flight on the aircraft July 16, 2014. The CH-46E aircraft is being replaced by the more versatile V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler/Released)

John Morgenstern, a Boeing representative who has been assigned to Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, for 50 years as their CH-46 Sea Knight technical expert speaks with Marines of the squadron before taking his last flight on the aircraft July 16, 2014. The CH-46E aircraft is being replaced by the more versatile V-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler

Marines with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, perform a final preflight inspection on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler/Released)

Marines with Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron One, Headquarters Marine Corps, perform a final preflight inspection on a CH-46E Sea Knight on Marine Corps Air Facility Quantico July 16, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs from the flight deck of the USS San Diego during the initial on-load for Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, June 10, 2014. The exercise comprised of a specific series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the 11th MEU for their upcoming deployment with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/RELEASED)

An MV-22B Osprey from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, departs from the flight deck of the USS San Diego during the initial on-load for Certification Exercise (CERTEX) off the coast of San Diego, June 10, 2014. The exercise comprised of a specific series of missions intended to evaluate and certify the 11th MEU for their upcoming deployment with the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman/RELEASED)

Photo by Cpl. Jonathan R. Waldman

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand by to assist the take-off preparation of an AH-1Z Cobra during a take-off drill on the flight deck of the USS San Diego during Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of San Diego, May 11, 2014. COMPTUEX is the second at-sea period during the 11th MEU's predeployment cycle, in which the MEU will conduct concurrent mission planning and execution integrated across all element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force while supporting Amphibious Squadron 5 in their evaluated training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)

Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand by to assist the take-off preparation of an AH-1Z Cobra during a take-off drill on the flight deck of the USS San Diego during Composite Training Unit Exercise off the coast of San Diego, May 11, 2014. COMPTUEX is the second at-sea period during the 11th MEU's predeployment cycle, in which the MEU will conduct concurrent mission planning and execution integrated across all element of the Marine Air Ground Task Force while supporting Amphibious Squadron 5 in their evaluated training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus/Released)

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rome M. Lazarus

Lance Cpl. Zach Hansen, a flightline mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Craig, Colo. native, cleans an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Makin Island during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training off the coast of San Diego, Calif. April 8. PMINT is the first at-sea event in the 11th MEU’s predeployment training program where the unit will conduct live training operations alongside the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)

Lance Cpl. Zach Hansen, a flightline mechanic with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and a Craig, Colo. native, cleans an MV-22B Osprey aboard the USS Makin Island during Amphibious Squadron Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration Training off the coast of San Diego, Calif. April 8. PMINT is the first at-sea event in the 11th MEU’s predeployment training program where the unit will conduct live training operations alongside the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Melissa Wenger

Cpl. Nicholas C. Grasso inspects the UC-12W aircraft in preparation for a flight Feb. 14 at the Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield. Grasso is a transport air crewman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Cpl. Nicholas C. Grasso inspects the UC-12W aircraft in preparation for a flight Feb. 14 at the Utaphao Royal Thai Navy Airfield. Grasso is a transport air crewman with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

Photo by Cpl. Natalie M. Rostran

A Marine guides an MV-22B Osprey into position to be refueled during aviation delivered ground refueling operations training Feb. 5 at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The ADGR system pumps fuel from internal mission auxiliary tanks that can carry more than 2,000 pounds of fuel. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), Aviation Combat Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

A Marine guides an MV-22B Osprey into position to be refueled during aviation delivered ground refueling operations training Feb. 5 at Ie Shima Training Facility, Okinawa, Japan. The ADGR system pumps fuel from internal mission auxiliary tanks that can carry more than 2,000 pounds of fuel. The Marines are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), Aviation Combat Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Himes

Pilots in the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler fold the aircraft’s wings after flying from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Feb. 4. The Prowler is the newest aircraft slated to be displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum as the Navy and Marine Corps transition to the EA-18G Growler.

Pilots in the cockpit of an EA-6B Prowler fold the aircraft’s wings after flying from Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Wash. to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. Feb. 4. The Prowler is the newest aircraft slated to be displayed at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum as the Navy and Marine Corps transition to the EA-18G Growler.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Johns

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18,completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. The maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18,completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. The maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Boling

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18,completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. The maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18,completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. The maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Boling

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 maintainers prepare an F/A-18 hornet to complete it 9,000 flight hour aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13.The squadron's maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 maintainers prepare an F/A-18 hornet to complete it 9,000 flight hour aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13.The squadron's maintainers ensure the aircraft continue flying are responsible for the squadron maintaining the highest state readiness to deploy forward.

Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Boling

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18 hornet, completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 operates some the oldest F/A-18 on the Flightline of MCAS Beaufort and the entire Marine Corps.

Silver Eagle 206, a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 F/A-18 hornet, completed its 9,000th hour of flight in the skies above the Lowcountry before landing back aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, Nov. 13. Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 operates some the oldest F/A-18 on the Flightline of MCAS Beaufort and the entire Marine Corps.

Photo by Cpl. Justin M. Boling