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U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kordell Ellis, a crew chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M240D 7.62mm machine gun in a UH-1Y Venom during a live fire exercise near Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, April 11, 2025. Weapons and Tactics instructor course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kordell Ellis, a crew chief with 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, fires a M240D 7.62mm machine gun in a UH-1Y Venom during a live fire exercise near Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, April 11, 2025. Weapons and Tactics instructor course is a seven-week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Bryan Giraldo

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an air power demonstration as part of a Tiger Cruise aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 16, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit fast-rope onto the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during an air power demonstration as part of a Tiger Cruise aboard Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 16, 2024. Elements of the 15th MEU are currently embarked aboard Boxer and are conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Photo by Sgt. Amelia Kang

Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load ordnance and ammunition on to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 in Arizona, Oct. 7, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1m which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Marines assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1) load ordnance and ammunition on to a Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement truck during a foreign humanitarian assistance exercise as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructor (WTI) course 1-25 in Arizona, Oct. 7, 2024. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1m which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine aviation in support of the Marine Air Ground Task Force, Joint and Coalition Forces.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to conduct maintenance to an AH-1Z Viper helicopter as part of Service Level Training Exercise 5-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2024. Fleet Support is a period where Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructors provide certification of unit instructor qualifications and general support throughout the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while standardizing Marine aviation across the fleet.

Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing prepare to conduct maintenance to an AH-1Z Viper helicopter as part of Service Level Training Exercise 5-24 at Camp Wilson, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Aug. 6, 2024. Fleet Support is a period where Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One Weapons and Tactics Instructors provide certification of unit instructor qualifications and general support throughout the Marine Air-Ground Task Force while standardizing Marine aviation across the fleet.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Thompson

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit dispenses flares while conducting threat counter tactics training over the Pacific Ocean Aug. 1, 2024. The aircraft launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet areas of operations.

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper attached to 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit dispenses flares while conducting threat counter tactics training over the Pacific Ocean Aug. 1, 2024. The aircraft launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. Boxer and embarked elements of the 15th MEU are conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet areas of operations.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct carrier qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 11, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II aircraft attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conduct carrier qualifications aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 11, 2023. The 15th MEU is currently embarked aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group conducting integrated training and routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet.

Photo by Cpl. Joseph Helms

A AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

A AH-1Z Viper attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, sits on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the Western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Adam Dublinske

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during night flight operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

An AV-8B Harrier with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer during night flight operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Dalton Swanbeck

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land an AH-1Z Viper aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepare to land an AH-1Z Viper aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

Photo by Cpl. Jason Monty

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swap pilots for an AH-1Z Viper aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, swap pilots for an AH-1Z Viper aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS John P. Murtha. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

Photo by Cpl. Jason Monty

Cpl. Dylan Frank, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, watches as two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One perform a high altitude aerial refuel in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-19 in Yuma, Arizona, March 27, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Cpl. Dylan Frank, a crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, watches as two U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One perform a high altitude aerial refuel in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-19 in Yuma, Arizona, March 27, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Berry

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One performs a high altitude aerial refuel in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-19 in Yuma, Arizona, March 27, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One performs a high altitude aerial refuel in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 2-19 in Yuma, Arizona, March 27, 2019. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1, which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine Air Ground Task Force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training readiness and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Sgt. Sean Berry

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security and prepare the litter for extraction during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore on Jan. 15, 2019. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up security and prepare the litter for extraction during a simulated visit, board, search and seizure mission aboard the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore on Jan. 15, 2019. The Essex Amphibious Ready Group and the 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Roberts, a boatswain, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, watches as a U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Jan. 5, 2019. The Essex ARG and the 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 2 Jason Roberts, a boatswain, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, watches as a U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, approaches the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Rushmore, Jan. 5, 2019. The Essex ARG and the 13th MEU are deployed to the U.S. 5th fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Danny Gonzalez

U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire on their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 2, 2019. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

U.S. Marines with the Command Element, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fire on their targets during a morning rifle range aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Jan. 2, 2019. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Cpl. Francisco Diaz

A UH-1Y Venom with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently underway for a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

A UH-1Y Venom with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit takes off from the flight deck during flight operations aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 28, 2018. Marines and Sailors with the 22nd MEU and Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group are currently underway for a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 30, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

A U.S. Marine CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 Reinforced, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is staged aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex, Dec. 30, 2018. The Essex is the flagship for the Essex Amphibious Ready Group and, with the embarked 13th MEU, is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to ensure maritime stability and security in the Central Region, connecting the Mediterranean and the Pacific through the western Indian Ocean and three strategic choke points.

Photo by Lance Cpl. A. J. Van Fredenberg

Sailors transport an MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to the hangar bay via elevator aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 27, 2018. The 22nd MEU is currently on deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.

Sailors transport an MV-22 Osprey with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit to the hangar bay via elevator aboard the USS Kearsarge, Dec. 27, 2018. The 22nd MEU is currently on deployment to the 5th and 6th fleet areas of responsibility with the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group.

Photo by Cpl. Aaron Henson

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, fly an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a tail gunnery certification in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 29, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

U.S. Marine Corps pilots assigned to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One, fly an MV-22B Osprey aircraft during a tail gunnery certification in support of Weapons and Tactics Instructor course 1-19 in Yuma, Arizona, Sept. 29, 2018. WTI is a seven-week training event hosted by MAWTS-1 which emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. WTI also provides standardized advanced tactical training and certification of unit instructor qualifications to support Marine aviation training and readiness, and assists in developing and employing aviation weapons and tactics.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jonah White

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nathan Piltz, a crew chief with Helicopter Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303, serves as a second pair of eyes when landing the Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft during Assault Support Tactics 4, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018. WTI, a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. This year, Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command 19.1 served as the command element for WTI.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Nathan Piltz, a crew chief with Helicopter Marine Light Attack Training Squadron 303, serves as a second pair of eyes when landing the Bell UH-1Y Venom aircraft during Assault Support Tactics 4, as part of Weapons and Tactics Instructors Course 1-19 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Oct. 9, 2018. WTI, a seven week training event hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1, emphasizes operational integration of the six functions of Marine Corps aviation in support of a Marine air-ground task force. This year, Marines and Sailors with the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Central Command 19.1 served as the command element for WTI.

Photo by Pfc. Mackenzie Binion