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Staff Sgt. Jerrod Gelbaugh, the ordnance staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, assists Cpl. Mark Tate, an aviation ordnance technician with VMFA-122, remove a Bomb Rack Unit 55 from an F/A-18C during exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016. Southern Frontier is three weeks of unit level training helping the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. VMFA-122 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and are currently assigned to MAG-12 at MCAS Iwakuni under the Unit Deployment Program.

Staff Sgt. Jerrod Gelbaugh, the ordnance staff noncommissioned officer in charge with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, assists Cpl. Mark Tate, an aviation ordnance technician with VMFA-122, remove a Bomb Rack Unit 55 from an F/A-18C during exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016. Southern Frontier is three weeks of unit level training helping the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. VMFA-122 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and are currently assigned to MAG-12 at MCAS Iwakuni under the Unit Deployment Program.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Lance Cpl. Trevor Serenelli, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, unloads high explosive ordnance during exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016. Southern Frontier is three weeks of unit level training helping the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. VMFA-122 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and are currently assigned to MAG-12 at MCAS Iwakuni under the Unit Deployment Program. Australia is the last stop on the squadron’s deployment before heading back home.

Lance Cpl. Trevor Serenelli, an aviation ordnance technician with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, unloads high explosive ordnance during exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016. Southern Frontier is three weeks of unit level training helping the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. VMFA-122 is home based out of Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina and are currently assigned to MAG-12 at MCAS Iwakuni under the Unit Deployment Program. Australia is the last stop on the squadron’s deployment before heading back home.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, forward deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, taxis into an ordnance loading area after landing at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 21, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time to participate in Pitch Black 2016 and unit level training known as Southern Frontier. Pitch Black affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners, while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations. Southern Frontier will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level.

An F/A-18C Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, forward deployed to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, taxis into an ordnance loading area after landing at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 21, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time to participate in Pitch Black 2016 and unit level training known as Southern Frontier. Pitch Black affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners, while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations. Southern Frontier will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Lance Cpl. James Headrick, an airframe Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, demonstrates how to operate an NC-10 Hydraulic Generator for Cpl. Robert Ramos, Marine Aviation Logisitsics Squadron 12 airframes, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 25, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time to participate in Pitch Black 2016 and unit level training known as Southern Frontier. Pitch Black affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners, while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations. Southern Frontier will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level.

Lance Cpl. James Headrick, an airframe Marine with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, demonstrates how to operate an NC-10 Hydraulic Generator for Cpl. Robert Ramos, Marine Aviation Logisitsics Squadron 12 airframes, at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 25, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time to participate in Pitch Black 2016 and unit level training known as Southern Frontier. Pitch Black affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners, while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations. Southern Frontier will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air-ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

Cpl. Matthew Sisk, ordnance man with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, guides an F/A 18C Hornet with VMFA-122 to a halt for inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time for exercises Southern Frontier Unit Level Training and Pitch Black 16. Southern Frontier ULT will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. Pitch Black 16 affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations.

Cpl. Matthew Sisk, ordnance man with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122, guides an F/A 18C Hornet with VMFA-122 to a halt for inspection at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 22, 2016. VMFA-122 traveled to RAAF Base Tindal for the first time for exercises Southern Frontier Unit Level Training and Pitch Black 16. Southern Frontier ULT will help the squadron gain experience and qualifications in low altitude, air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery at the unit level. Pitch Black 16 affords Marines with VMFA-122 the opportunity to integrate and increase interoperability with regional joint and coalition partners while developing operational concepts for conducting sustained combat operations.

Photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

A U.S. Marine assigned to Logistics Operations School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools, uses hand and arm signals to direct the flight path of a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Helicopter Support Team exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 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, uses hand and arm signals to direct the flight path of a CH-53E Super Stallion during a Helicopter Support Team exercise at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 19, 2016. Students attending LOS performed HST exercises as part of their required entry-level training.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Manuel Serrano

A member of the Australian Army, attached to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, establishes communication after debarking a CH53E Super Stallion helicopter during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

A member of the Australian Army, attached to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, establishes communication after debarking a CH53E Super Stallion helicopter during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC 16 from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Robert Sweet

A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over Naha city July 22, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa

A CH-53E Super Stallion flies over Naha city July 22, 2016, in Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

1st Lt. Molly Hurt approaches a CH-53E Super Stallion, Okinawa, Japan Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa. Hurt is a CH-53E pilot wit Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program.

1st Lt. Molly Hurt approaches a CH-53E Super Stallion, Okinawa, Japan Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa. Hurt is a CH-53E pilot wit Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program.

Photo by Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

A CH-53E Super Stallion returns to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July, 22 2016, at Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa.

A CH-53E Super Stallion returns to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma July, 22 2016, at Camp Naha, Okinawa, Japan. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing currently deployed with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing as part of the unit deployment program, worked alongside the Japan Self-Defense Force and Okinawa emergency services in Chura-Shima Rescue 2016. The annual exercise hosted by the 15th Brigade, Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, trains humanitarian assistance and disaster relief-involved agencies for a swift reaction to a large-scale earthquake and tsunami in Okinawa.

Photo by 1st Lt. George McArthur

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 exit F-35B Lightning II’s after conducting training during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20, 2016. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

Pilots with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 exit F-35B Lightning II’s after conducting training during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20, 2016. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Lt. Col. J.T. Bardo, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, answers questions about the F-35B Lightning II participating in exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

Lt. Col. J.T. Bardo, second from left, commanding officer of Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, answers questions about the F-35B Lightning II participating in exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 takes off during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

An F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 takes off during exercise Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 20. This is the first time that the fifth generation fighter has participated in the multiservice air-to-air combat training exercise.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by Cpl. John Hamilton

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, lands on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by Cpl. John Hamilton

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by Cpl. John Hamilton

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

An AV-8B Harrier II with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 264, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp on July 18, 2016. The 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, deployed with the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, is conducting naval operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Photo by Cpl. John Hamilton

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted flight deck landing qualifications for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command MV-22's, demonstrating interoperability between Navy and Marine Corps units. Two MV-22 Osprey from VMM-363, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, landed on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, July 7, 2016. The Boxer is currently in support of the 13th MEU operating in and around the Central Command area of responsibility. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies

The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted flight deck landing qualifications for Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command MV-22's, demonstrating interoperability between Navy and Marine Corps units. Two MV-22 Osprey from VMM-363, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, landed on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, July 7, 2016. The Boxer is currently in support of the 13th MEU operating in and around the Central Command area of responsibility. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies

Photo by Sgt. Seth Starr

Romanian Marines scan, search and assess for threats after executing a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner nations for a live-fire exercise aimed to strengthen regional defense in Eastern Europe.

Romanian Marines scan, search and assess for threats after executing a speed reload drill during Exercise Platinum Lion 16-4 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, July 12, 2016. This multi-national exercise brings together eight NATO and partner nations for a live-fire exercise aimed to strengthen regional defense in Eastern Europe.

Photo by Cpl. Kelly Street

An aviation boatswain’s mate guides an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-363, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, to land on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, July 7, 2016. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted flight deck landing qualifications for SPMAGTF-CR-CC MV-22's, demonstrating interoperability between Navy and Marine Corps units . The Boxer is currently in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit operating in and around the Central Command area of responsibility. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies.

An aviation boatswain’s mate guides an MV-22 Osprey from VMM-363, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, to land on the deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, July 7, 2016. The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit hosted flight deck landing qualifications for SPMAGTF-CR-CC MV-22's, demonstrating interoperability between Navy and Marine Corps units . The Boxer is currently in support of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit operating in and around the Central Command area of responsibility. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is forward deployed in several host nations, with the ability to respond, rapidly, to a variety of contingencies.

Photo by Sgt. Seth Starr