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Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 11 prepare a 6,200 pound steel beam for a CH-53E Super Stallion lift aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and CLB-11 practiced daytime external lift training to prepare for deployments.

Marines with Combat Logistic Battalion 11 prepare a 6,200 pound steel beam for a CH-53E Super Stallion lift aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Jan. 7. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 465 and CLB-11 practiced daytime external lift training to prepare for deployments.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Robinson

Lance Cpl. Jacob Burnette, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load to the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Burnette, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load to the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

Cpl. Cody Vitols, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load to the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Cpl. Cody Vitols, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load to the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

Lance Cpl. Jacob Burnette, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, looks out the window as he prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load onto the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Lance Cpl. Jacob Burnette, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302, looks out the window as he prepares to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The crew chief’s responsibilities when conducting external lifts are to direct the pilot and co-pilot as they attach the load onto the CH-53E Super Stallion allowing the pilot to solely focus on maneuvering the aircraft.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 prepare to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB-2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with help from the crew chief.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 prepare to conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB-2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with help from the crew chief.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

CH-53E Super Stallion hovers over the landing zone prior to conducting external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The CH-53E is the go to aircraft in the Marine Corps for lifting heavy loads of cargo of up to 16 tons for 50 miles and back.

CH-53E Super Stallion hovers over the landing zone prior to conducting external lifts in conjunction with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The CH-53E is the go to aircraft in the Marine Corps for lifting heavy loads of cargo of up to 16 tons for 50 miles and back.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB 2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with the help from the crew chief, thus giving them the capability to move heavy loads in a combat environment.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB 2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with the help from the crew chief, thus giving them the capability to move heavy loads in a combat environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB 2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with the help from the crew chief, thus giving them the capability to move heavy loads in a combat environment.

U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 2 conduct external lifts in conjunction with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 302 at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 6, 2016. The Marines with CLB 2 are responsible for directing the aircraft from the ground and attaching the load with the help from the crew chief, thus giving them the capability to move heavy loads in a combat environment.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Erick Galera

U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tanks and Bulgarian T-72 tanks conduct maneuver training during Platinum Lion 16-2 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Jan. 8, 2016. Exercise Platinum Lion provides combined training with NATO Allies and partners, demonstrating our commitment to promoting a peaceful and stable Europe through theatre security cooperation engagements.

U.S. Marine M1A1 Abrams tanks and Bulgarian T-72 tanks conduct maneuver training during Platinum Lion 16-2 at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria, Jan. 8, 2016. Exercise Platinum Lion provides combined training with NATO Allies and partners, demonstrating our commitment to promoting a peaceful and stable Europe through theatre security cooperation engagements.

Photo by Cpl. Justin Updegraff

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Huey, squad leader, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 28, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Tyler Huey, squad leader, with Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, provides security during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 28, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence Leake

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, carry a simulated casualty toward an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 28, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, carry a simulated casualty toward an MV-22 Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, SPMAGTF-CR-CC, during a tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel exercise at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 28, 2015. SPMAGTF-CR-CC is ready to respond to any crisis response mission in theater to include the employment of a TRAP force.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence Leake

A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force receives fuel from a U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, August 13, in Spain. A total of five Spanish pilots and their aircraft had the opportunity to practice their air-to-air refueling skills with the Marines from SPMAGTF-CR-AF. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force receives fuel from a U.S. Marine KC-130J Hercules with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, August 13, in Spain. A total of five Spanish pilots and their aircraft had the opportunity to practice their air-to-air refueling skills with the Marines from SPMAGTF-CR-AF. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa coordinate an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, at Morón Air Base, Spain. Five Spanish Eurofighter Typhoons and a KC-130J Hercules from SPMAGTF-CR-AF successfully conducted a refueling of the Spanish aircraft for the first time highlighting a mutual commitment to working together as allies.

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa coordinate an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, at Morón Air Base, Spain. Five Spanish Eurofighter Typhoons and a KC-130J Hercules from SPMAGTF-CR-AF successfully conducted a refueling of the Spanish aircraft for the first time highlighting a mutual commitment to working together as allies.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

Three Eurofighter Typhoons with the Spanish Air Force escort a U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Hercules during an aerial refueling mission, Aug. 13, in Spain. Bilateral exercises such as this one are how Spain and the U.S. foster one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fly an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, near Morón Air Base, Spain. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

U.S. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa fly an aerial refueling mission with pilots from the Spanish Air Force, Aug. 13, near Morón Air Base, Spain. While this particular training was a first for the two countries, the U.S. and Spain work together routinely, fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force based out of Morón Air Base, Spain, refuels from a KC-130J Hercules, a first for the Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, Aug. 13, in Spain. The U.S. and Spain have been fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world for more than 60 years.

A Eurofighter Typhoon with the Spanish Air Force based out of Morón Air Base, Spain, refuels from a KC-130J Hercules, a first for the Marines from Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, Aug. 13, in Spain. The U.S. and Spain have been fostering one of the closest defense partnerships around the world for more than 60 years.

Photo by Staff Sgt. Vitaliy Rusavskiy

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over a live-fire range in search of simulated enemy targets during a Tactical Air Control Party at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 14, 2015. TACP is designed to enable live, virtual, and constructive training for participating units and allows participating services to strengthen partnerships and their interoperability.

A U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162 (Reinforced), 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, flies over a live-fire range in search of simulated enemy targets during a Tactical Air Control Party at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 14, 2015. TACP is designed to enable live, virtual, and constructive training for participating units and allows participating services to strengthen partnerships and their interoperability.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Clarence Leake

Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mulcahy, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, fires an M134 GAU-17 Minigun during an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Mulcahy, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, fires an M134 GAU-17 Minigun during an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Staff Sgt. Gregory Westhoff, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, prepares the .50 caliber machine gun ammunition for an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot to give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Staff Sgt. Gregory Westhoff, a combat marksmanship trainer instructor with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Training Squadron 303, prepares the .50 caliber machine gun ammunition for an aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot to give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens

Two combat marksmanship trainer instructors with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, prepare an M134 GAU-17 Minigun prior to a formation flight and aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot to give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Two combat marksmanship trainer instructors with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 303, prepare an M134 GAU-17 Minigun prior to a formation flight and aerial gunnery shoot at Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 17. Marines with HMLAT-303 flew a formation flight and conducted an aerial gunnery to shoot to give students the opportunity to refine basic skills needed to operate in the Fleet Marine Force.

Photo by Sgt. Lillian Stephens