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U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and the Bell H-1 team pose for a photo in front of the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), and the Bell H-1 team pose for a photo in front of the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper by Bell from Amarillo, Texas to MCAS Camp Pendleton. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss.)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), lands the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the aircraft from Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft rolled off the assembly line as the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper from Bell. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. “MOG” Marvel, commanding officer of Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), lands the final AH-1Z Viper produced for the Marine Corps on Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 4, 2022. Marvel flew the aircraft from Amarillo, Texas. The aircraft rolled off the assembly line as the final production of the U.S. Marine Corps AH-1Z Viper from Bell. The H-1 platform will continue to show the world why it is unequivocally important in maintaining 3rd MAW’s warfighting mentality and readiness to execute all six functions of Marine Corps Aviation. Marvel is a native of Montana. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Voss)

Photo by Cpl. Levi Voss

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a fire mission during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marine mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, inspect an M252 81 mm mortar tube during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

U.S. Marines Pfc. Layne Evens and Lance Cpl. John Hoffner, both mortarmen with Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, prepare an M252 81 mm mortar position during a field exercise at Range 800 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 20, 2022. The FEX was designed to improve the battalion’s combat and contingency capabilities in preparation for future deployments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Barton)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Earik Barton

U.S. Marine Corps transmission system operator, with 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fireman-carries a notional casualty for experimentation of Autonomous Casualty Evacuation (ACE) during Battalion Field exercise 1-23 on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 19, 2022. Battalion FX 1-23 is a 1st Transportation Battalion exercise integrated with Project Convergence 22, where Marines and Sailors leverage a series of joint, multi-domain engagements, integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy to enhance warfighting capabilities and accelerate decision-making timelines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lamas)

U.S. Marine Corps transmission system operator, with 1st Transportation Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 1, 1st Marine Logistics Group, fireman-carries a notional casualty for experimentation of Autonomous Casualty Evacuation (ACE) during Battalion Field exercise 1-23 on Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 19, 2022. Battalion FX 1-23 is a 1st Transportation Battalion exercise integrated with Project Convergence 22, where Marines and Sailors leverage a series of joint, multi-domain engagements, integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and autonomy to enhance warfighting capabilities and accelerate decision-making timelines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Lamas)

Photo by Cpl. Casandra Lamas

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, low crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, listen to instructions during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anthony D. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, back crawls during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, crawls under barbed wire during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, provides security during the Crucible at Camp Pendleton, California, Oct. 17, 2022. The Crucible is a 54-hour culminating event consisting of mentally and physically demanding challenges with limited food and sleep. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Pio)

Photo by Cpl. Anthony Pio

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a Standoff Radar Imaging System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 27, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, observe a Standoff Radar Imaging System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 27, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and contractors sweep through an area for simulated improvised explosive devices with a Standoff Radar Imaging Detection System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

U.S. Marines with 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 1st Marine Division, and contractors sweep through an area for simulated improvised explosive devices with a Standoff Radar Imaging Detection System-Sky Glass during Technical Concept Experiment 22.2 on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 26, 2022. TCE brings together Marines and contractors to experiment with new and emerging technologies to enable Marine forces to operate effectively in distributed and expeditionary advanced base operations. SoRIDS-Sky Glass is an unmanned aircraft system with 3D radar systems that can improve the speed and safety of military operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Brayden Daniel

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land a CH-53E Super Stallion for refueling during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 362, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, land a CH-53E Super Stallion for refueling during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument. Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Grasso, an aviation communications system technician with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off loads an MRZR from a CH-53E Super Stallion during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument . Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON (Aug. 31, 2022) - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Peter Grasso, an aviation communications system technician with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, off loads an MRZR from a CH-53E Super Stallion during forward arming and refueling point (FARP) operations, Aug. 31. The Navy-Marine Corps team, capable of both rapid response and sustained operations globally, remains America's most persistent and versatile military instrument . Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU are embarked aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) conducting integrated training operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Atehortua)

Photo by Sgt. Nicolas Atehortua

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tim Kuhn, right, the associate labor and employment law counsel for the Civilian Employment Law, Western Area Counsel Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the Nations Colors from Col. Pat Uetz, retired, during his retirement ceremony at the Memorial Golf Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 26, 2022. Kuhn served 20 years in the Marine Corps and received multiple awards for dedicated service and outstanding leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Tim Kuhn, right, the associate labor and employment law counsel for the Civilian Employment Law, Western Area Counsel Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, receives the Nations Colors from Col. Pat Uetz, retired, during his retirement ceremony at the Memorial Golf Course on Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 26, 2022. Kuhn served 20 years in the Marine Corps and received multiple awards for dedicated service and outstanding leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Hope Straley

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, wait for an MV-22B Osprey to land during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, wait for an MV-22B Osprey to land during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. This training evolution tested the Marines' ability to provide timely aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move simulated injured personnel onto an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The training tested the Marines' ability to react quickly and provide aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

U.S. Marines with Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, move simulated injured personnel onto an MV-22B Osprey during a Tactical Recovery of Aircraft and Personnel mission at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 24, 2022. The training tested the Marines' ability to react quickly and provide aid to isolated personnel in potential search and rescue situations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Harris)

Photo by Cpl. Skyler Harris